C305 The Sound Waves Were as Sharp as Blades Yelu Qingyin(2)

Woo Zhengyang realized that Yelv Qingyin's soul attack was a function of the ancient zither, not because they had a unique method for soul attacks.

"I'm an alchemist and a master of battle arrays, skilled in setting up illusion arrays. Naturally, my soul energy is stronger, making it easier to resist soul attacks like illusions," Woo Zhengyang explained, unable to reveal the true situation.

"So that's how it is... It seems you're specifically designed to counter me," Yelv Qingyin said with a hint of resignation.

Despite feeling reluctant, Yelv Qingyin showed remarkable composure. After getting the answer they sought, they tossed the jade plate to Woo Zhengyang. As soon as the jade plate left their hand, Yelv Qingyin turned into a point of light and vanished.

Taking Yelv Qingyin's jade plate, Woo Zhengyang combined it with his own. A flash of white light merged the two plates into one, with the number on the side changing from zero to one.

Having experienced No Life City, Woo Zhengyang knew what this meant and wasn't surprised.

Turning the jade plate over, he noticed the red dot that had been following him was gone. Looking around, he confirmed that Tang Xiaoyue was no longer across from him. On the edge of the jade plate, two red dots were intertwining, indicating that Tang Xiaoyue had encountered an opponent as well.

Shaking his head, Woo Zhengyang continued walking along the riverbank...

Outside the Heavenly Martial Realm, Yelv Qingyin was transported out through the portal. He bowed respectfully towards the section where the Yinsha Sect was seated, but he didn't say a word.

The Sect Master and the elders of the Yinsha Sect didn't look pleased, but they understood that Yelv Qingyin had done his best, so they didn't blame him. For the other spectators, this was an unexpected turn of events.

Last year's sixth-place finisher in the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association and one of the four young prodigies, Yelv Qingyin, was unexpectedly defeated by Woo Zhengyang and was the first to be sent out of the Heavenly Martial Realm.

Despite this battle, while Woo Zhengyang's combat prowess was acknowledged, many felt he was still a notch below Moh Lunhui. Although Moh Lunhui's opponents weren't among the eight prodigies, they were not far off. Woo Zhengyang's fights seemed like hard-fought battles, whereas Moh Lunhui's were straightforward and lethal, often ending with a single decisive blow.

Some disagreed, arguing that since the opponents were different, it was unfair to compare the two directly. The true measure of their strength would only be revealed when they faced each other.

Yelv Qingyin's unexpected exit was a topic of discussion for a short while, becoming a minor episode in this year's Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association.

As time passed, participants in the Heavenly Martial Realm used their jade plates to find their respective opponents, and battles unfolded everywhere, captivating the spectators. However, no matter how intense the other fights were, whenever Moh Lunhui or Woo Zhengyang faced an opponent, the crowd's attention would inevitably shift to them.

Before they knew it, this year's Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association seemed to revolve around just two individuals. Even the eight other prodigies paled in comparison to them.

Shortly after Woo Zhengyang encountered Yelv Qingyin, a red dot appeared on the jade plate he held. Woo Zhengyang headed towards the red dot, but soon found, much to his frustration, that it had vanished. He couldn't tell if the person had encountered danger and been sent out of the Heavenly Martial Realm, or if they had simply moved elsewhere after spotting other Heavenly Martial Seeds.

Unfazed, Woo Zhengyang continued to stroll leisurely, much to the chagrin of those watching him. How had the once fierce competitor become so laid-back? In the Heavenly Martial Realm, instead of constantly tracking the jade plate for opponents to score points, he seemed to be wandering aimlessly.

Of course, Woo Zhengyang was unaware of this perception. Even if he knew, he wouldn't change his approach. It wasn't that he lacked enthusiasm; he simply had more important matters to attend to. The greatest threat from Moh Lunhui, in Woo Zhengyang's view, was likely soul attacks. The recent battle with Yelv Qingyin had given Woo Zhengyang a preliminary understanding of such attacks. Although he couldn't determine whose soul attacks were stronger, he at least felt mentally prepared.

While Woo Zhengyang was not well-versed in soul attacks, his past experience of nearly being possessed had led him to learn about the manipulation of soul energy from the No Life Patriarch.

The method of utilizing soul energy doesn't allow for offensive attacks, but it can be condensed for defense. Even if it's only a fraction of true soul defense techniques, it's better than nothing. At least, it ensures that Woo Zhengyang isn't caught off guard when facing Moh Lunhui's soul attacks.

Throughout his journey, Woo Zhengyang appeared to wander aimlessly, but in reality, he was reflecting on the sensation of being affected by soul attacks and the peculiarities he felt while resisting them. He hoped to deepen his understanding and defense against such attacks.

However, mastering the use of soul energy is not something easily discovered on one's own. Aside from simply condensing soul energy, Woo Zhengyang couldn't find any other direction.

Meanwhile, as Woo Zhengyang was deep in thought, the spectators outside the Heavenly Martial Realm once again focused their attention on a particular spot.