Douluo Dalu 2: You are an Evil Soul Master, but also a good person ?

Everyone watched the arena intently.

From the very beginning, when the Blood Moon Descended, triggering a celestial phenomenon, this young man had already left a deep impression on almost everyone. That eerie and unpredictable victory only added an extra layer of mystery around him.

He had caught the attention of countless teams, all of whom had been studying him closely.

They had even devised numerous countermeasures against his Blood Moon.

But would those countermeasures be effective?

For instance, Ma Xiaotao and the others were all equipped with treasures brought by Xuanzi from Shrek, capable of resisting most illusions. A small piece of wood taken from the Golden Tree in the Sea God's Pavilion—how many in the Sun Moon Empire could use illusions? The answer was obvious.

Yet Xu Cheng had never planned to use illusions in the first place.

Studying me?

Xu Cheng curled his lips into a smirk.

Shinra Tensei!

The next instant—

An invisible repulsive force swept across the entire battlefield. Centered around Xu Cheng, the incoming Phoenix Meteor Shower and White Tiger Meteor Shower were forcefully repelled and deflected. Explosions echoed through the sky as the attacks rebounded, even sending the three main attackers flying.

Ma Xiaotao, like a fiery phoenix, spread her wings and tumbled mid-air multiple times before barely avoiding crashing into the sky barrier formed by the defensive platform.

Dai Yueheng, wielding the Domineering Tiger Soul Refining Blade, stabbed it into the hard metallic stage, leaving a long trail of sparks. His body barely managed to come to a stop in a kneeling position, just before he would have fallen off the stage.

Bei Bei had it the worst—he coughed up a mouthful of blood. Luckily, Xiao Xiao had summoned her Ding (cauldron) just in time to block him, preventing him from falling directly off the stage.

But even so, the impact caused a loud, resonating hum from the cauldron.

In the blink of an eye—

What had seemed like an inescapable crisis, a dead end, was effortlessly unraveled by Xu Cheng with a casual motion.

This repulsive force was actually a reward he had obtained after killing the Soul-Reaping Wraith Spirit, even though it had technically been Wu Yun who dealt the final blow. But since Xu Cheng had foreseen the battle's outcome and sent Wu Yun in advance, the ability was his.

This power allowed him to repel everything within his vicinity—including soul skills.

If he had to describe it, it was essentially a weaker version of Shinra Tensei. After all, if he unleashed the full power of Shinra Tensei, the entire arena—including the spectators—would likely be wiped out.

"He isn't just a twin martial soul wielder of the Sun and Blood Pupil?"

Xu Jiujie's beautiful eyes flashed with shock.

If she were the one facing two Soul Emperors and a Soul Elder from Shrek, she wouldn't even dare to think about countering like this. Surviving for five seconds would already be a struggle.

Just Ma Xiaotao alone, with her Fire Phoenix, would be enough to reduce her to ashes.

"A repulsive force... Perhaps a magnetic-type martial soul, or a gravity-type martial soul could do something similar. But none could affect soul skills this way," an elderly figure slowly materialized beside her, a complex expression in her aged eyes.

Even with her vast knowledge, she struggled to comprehend what kind of technique Xu Cheng had just used.

"Hah..."

Xu Jiujie gently parted her red lips and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

Her delicate face was filled with conflicted emotions.

This man's power was not only immense—it was completely unfathomable.

Before the tournament began, she had made extensive preparations against Xu Cheng's twin martial souls. But ever since the elimination rounds, the abilities he had demonstrated—starting with the Blood Moon—had completely shattered her previous confidence.

And now, this divine ability…

For the first time, she felt despair.

This man had too many tricks up his sleeve.

Too mysterious. Too powerful.

"To be born in the same era as him is both a blessing... and a curse," the elderly woman sighed, casting a glance at Xu Cheng, who was casually standing in the arena.

"Grandmother Man Yi… Do we, the Star Luo Empire, really have no hope at all?" Xu Jiujie murmured, her beautiful eyes filled with uncertainty.

"..."

The elderly woman shook her head. "I don't know. But we must at least try."

"Once the final step is complete…"

Below the Arena

Xuanzi narrowed his eyes slightly.

He hated this boy.

But his strength—was undeniable.

Just this pure repulsion ability alone—even his martial soul, which controlled gravity, could not compare.

Because Xu Cheng's ability repelled even soul skills.

"Interesting."

Xuanzi took a sip of his wine, muttering under his breath.

Back in the Arena

"Damn it!"

Ma Xiaotao forcefully suppressed the turmoil within her.

It was clear that their original plan to counter Xu Cheng had been completely dismantled.

Their supposedly flawless encirclement had been destroyed.

At the same time, the Sun Moon Battle Team did not remain idle.

Ji Juechen, wielding his Judgment Sword, released a black-and-white field of silence, enveloping Ma Xiaotao.

Boom!

In an instant, they clashed.

One side wielded black-and-white oblivion.

The other radiated brilliant crimson flames.

Pfft!

Ji Juechen was sent flying, spitting blood.

But his eyes burned with passion.

This was the kind of opponent he had always longed for—

A true warrior!

Again!

He swung his sword once more…

Ma Xiaotao clenched her teeth.

To be held back by Ji Juechen—was already an insult to her.

A Level 68 Soul Emperor—even within Shrek's Inner Court, few could withstand her onslaught.

Let alone a mere Soul King from the Sun Moon Empire, whose strength was propped up by pills!

Her Evil Fire Phoenix flared even stronger.

Meanwhile

Lin Xi, Ma Rulong, and Xiao Hongchen constructed a massive steel cannon turret.

The first two retrieved components from storage devices, while the latter forged parts out of thin air.

A Soul King—but demonstrating unbelievable control.

First and third soul skills, paired with second and fourth—

Nearly a hundred cannon barrels emerged in an instant.

Even He Caitou, the soul engineer on the opposing side, was utterly stunned.

"A Soul King controlling a hundred Level Five Soul Cannons simultaneously—impossible!"

"I told you—this is the end!"

Xiao Hongchen smirked arrogantly at Xiao Xiao.

One hundred and twenty-eight Level Five Soul Cannons fired at once.

BOOM!

"Everyone, gather around me!"

Ling Luochen's expression turned grim.

She pulled Xiao Xiao and He Caitou close, then let out a low shout—

"Ice Prison!"

A crystalline barrier of ice formed, encasing them.

The artillery fire rained down relentlessly—

Shattering ice fragments flew everywhere.

But layer after layer, the ice wall held firm.

Meanwhile—

Dai Yueheng activated White Tiger Vajra Transformation, tanking some of the blasts.

Bei Bei wiped blood from his lips and, seeing Xu Sanshi nearby—

He grabbed him and used him as a shield.

"Hey! I'm a human, you know?!" Xu Sanshi protested.

"You're a defense-type soul master! Your turtle shell won't break!" Bei Bei replied.

"You—!"

Before Xu Sanshi could finish—

The artillery bombardment engulfed his back.

Even with his Tortoise Shell, maintaining his soul power became increasingly difficult.

"I can't hold on much longer!" he roared.

"I'll take care of it!"

A blue lightning flash streaked forward—

Bei Bei lunged toward Xiao Hongchen.

"Thunder Dragon's Head!"

"Thunder's Wrath!"

Two purple soul rings flared—

The Thunderclap Bei Bei, in full force—

Like a bolt of lightning, charged directly at Xiao Hongchen!