Douluo Dalu 3: Legend of the White Fox

Wu Jin was tall and broad-shouldered, with a square face and prominent forehead. He was rugged and powerful, yet his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes gave him an air of exceptional handsomeness.

Although purely in terms of looks, he was slightly inferior to Xia Yi.

But undeniably, some women were particularly fond of his type.

He combined the security of a robust man with the pleasing aesthetics of a handsome one. In short, Wu Jin perfectly fit the ideal standard in the hearts of many young girls.

At East Sea Academy, although he kept a low profile more than anyone else, his name was still widely circulated among the senior female students.

Some of them even approached Xia Yi to ask for Wu Jin's contact information, leaving Xia Yi feeling slightly defeated, almost to the point of asking them why they weren't asking for his instead.

At this moment, Wu Jin's figure seemed even more towering, so much so that he demanded to be looked up to. He exuded an aura of absolute dominance and unmatched authority.

He stood like a king, causing many girls' eyes to sparkle with admiration.

Some were already trying to find out how to contact him.

After all, anyone who entered Shrek Academy, regardless of gender, would harbor a little fantasy about the legendary Sea God Fate Matchmaking Festival.

They hoped to find true love at Shrek Academy, to stand on the stage of the Sea God Fate Matchmaking Festival in front of everyone, exchange vows with their beloved, and receive blessings from all.

In Shrek Academy, as long as you were exceptional and single, you would never lack admirers.

Just yesterday, Mu Xi had rushed to Shrek City to find Xia Yi, intending to declare her claim on him to all the other girls.

She did not want to compete with a group of other admirers.

At this moment, the aura around Wu Jin grew even more powerful.

With Ya Li's shout to begin, he and Xia Yi both charged at each other.

Wu Jin's second spirit ring glowed, and Snow Jade Heart enveloped him, forming a layer of crystal-clear ice armor.

His massive lion claws swung towards Xia Yi.

Xia Yi faced him head-on, throwing a punch without hesitation.

"Roar!"

A deafening roar erupted from Wu Jin's claws. For a moment, Xia Yi felt as if he could see a scene of ten thousand beasts roaring together.

Xia Yi's second spirit ring instantly glowed, clearing his mind.

He wasn't trying to control Wu Jin. Instead, he used his Fox Thought Technique to channel the echoing roars out of his mind.

The roars from Wu Jin's fists were mentally overwhelming, and his claws carried the same effect. Xia Yi couldn't afford to be affected.

What surprised Xia Yi was that previously, Wu Jin's fists only carried the roar of a lion. But now, it was as if the roars of ten thousand beasts combined, making it much more majestic and powerful.

Boom!

The moment Xia Yi's fist and Wu Jin's claw collided, massive beastly shadows appeared behind Wu Jin. Though blurry, they were imposing.

The only clear figure was the leading Snow Jade Lion Emperor.

The other beastly shadows were indistinct, but their fierce and violent aura was vividly real.

Like Wu Jin, they raised their claws and struck towards Xia Yi.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Xia Yi staggered backward. Wu Jin's overwhelming power surged through him, making his blood churn.

In a direct confrontation, Xia Yi was not afraid of Wu Jin. But with Wu Jin's ever-evolving self-created spirit skill, combined with the enhancement from his second spirit skill, Snow Jade Heart, Xia Yi was at a slight disadvantage.

Wu Jin stepped forward, closing the distance once more, his third spirit ring lighting up.

This time, Xia Yi didn't hesitate. His second and third spirit rings lit up simultaneously.

Before Wu Jin could activate his third spirit skill, he was immobilized by Xia Yi's Fox Thought Technique and Absolute Zero.

Xia Yi wasted no time, lifting his Genesis Hammer to strike.

He could sense that Fox Thought Technique hadn't truly controlled Wu Jin, and even Absolute Zero failed to fully restrain him.

This was why Xia Yi hadn't used Absolute Zero and Fox Thought Technique from the start.

Wu Jin was the first to learn about Fox Thought Technique. Over such a long time, he must've found a way to counter it.

Just as Xia Yi's Genesis Hammer was about to land on the frozen Wu Jin, Wu Jin's eyes suddenly snapped open.

Unlike before, his eyes were now blood-red and filled with a sinister aura.

"Roar!"

Another fierce roar burst out, and Wu Jin's waist-length white hair turned blood-red.

"Evil Soul Master?"

Outside the Battle Arena, Yue Zhengyu stood up abruptly.

"Sit down!"

Cai Yue'er's stern voice alone was enough to force Yue Zhengyu back into his seat.

Boom!

Wu Jin shattered the Absolute Zero ice prison with a punch.

When the ice shattered, the spectators noticed that a layer of blood-red mist now surrounded Wu Jin.

Within the mist, countless beastly spirits howled in agony.

The horrifying appearances and heart-wrenching cries of the beastly spirits made weaker soul masters turn pale with fear.

Xia Yi struck twice with his Genesis Hammer, but it was like hitting cotton; most of the force was absorbed by the blood mist.

It was this mist, formed from the spirits of soul beasts, that shielded Wu Jin, rendering Fox Thought Technique and Absolute Zero ineffective.

Using the power of the vengeful spirits also affected Wu Jin. His blood-red eyes grew even more frenzied.

The third spirit ring lit up again.

"True Fox Thought Technique: A Thought to Dispel Three Thousand Troubles."

Xia Yi floated midair, releasing a torrent of palm imprints toward Wu Jin.

As the palm imprints made contact, strands of black mist were expelled from Wu Jin's blood aura.

With each expelled strand, Wu Jin's eyes, though still blood-red, gradually regained clarity.

"Return!"

Xia Yi shouted, extending his hand. The expelled black mist converged into his palm.

Under the stunned gazes of everyone present, Xia Yi swallowed the black mist in one gulp.

Having absorbed it, Xia Yi collapsed to the ground, pale and exhausted, forced out of his Spirit Possession state.

Wu Jin furrowed his brows, confirming Xia Yi was unharmed before dispelling the blood mist around him.

With the red fading from his eyes, his hair returned to its snow-white color.

"This round goes to Wu Jin!"

Amid Xia Yi's resentful gaze, Ya Li announced with a smile.

Seeing his defeated expression, Ya Li couldn't help but tease, "Are you dissatisfied?"

"I only lost because I helped him!" Xia Yi protested, feeling wronged despite his usual indifference to victory or defeat.

"You should've checked if he needed your help first." Ya Li replied, her smile growing even brighter.

Taking a deep breath, she added, "Though the vengeful spirits affected his sanity, another force within him was resisting them. He could've subdued them on his own."

She then looked at Wu Jin, her tone turning serious, "Your path is dangerous. One wrong step, and you won't even have the chance to become an Evil Soul Master—you'll perish with the spirits inside you."

"I've always been lucky," Wu Jin replied, glancing at Xia Yi.

"Yes, thanks to Xia Yi's help, your success rate is now over ninety percent," Ya Li nodded. "But I suggest you wait until you reach the five-ring level before continuing to merge with the spirits."

"I'll consider it. Thank you, Your Eminence," Wu Jin responded before leaving the arena.

(End of Chapter)

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