Chapter 503 501: A Deep Sense of Powerlessness

'I have to say, this Tang Yingxue's Soul Attack is incredibly strong. Even stronger than mine!'

Lin Xuan appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly, he was stunned. He had undergone countless trials to reach his current level. He never expected Tang Yingxue's Soul Attack to be even a bit stronger than his own. She was simply a monster.

Then again, this place was teeming with geniuses. It was only natural for a monster like her to appear.

In the contest of Soul Attacks, Lin Xuan was faintly at a disadvantage. The rapid consumption of his Soul Power caused his face to turn slightly pale.

This scene did not escape the notice of the many Elders. Su Feng of the Su Family couldn't help but chuckle. "He's cracking, just as I expected. I told you this kid couldn't beat our girl. Tang Yingxue is a prodigy when it comes to Soul Attacks. Overpowering her is next to impossible... It's too late even if he wants to settle this with brute force now. Once you're trapped, it's hard to get back up."

Normally, trying to resolve things with martial prowess would be difficult the moment one was ensnared by an Illusion Technique. Unless one's strength was absolutely overwhelming, it would be extremely hard to even touch Tang Yingxue.

"Is it going to end like this..." Bu Feiyun's expression darkened, and he sighed. He had desperately wanted to see Lin Xuan break into the top three. Never mind first place; just making it to the top three would have been enough.

At the very least, that result would have been their best in history and a resounding slap in the face to the Yan Family. Who would have thought he would now lose at the hands of the Su Family? It left a bitter taste in his mouth.

But a loss was a loss. At least they would still be gaining a very fine genius.

Qing Deyun and his group weren't thinking along those lines. In their eyes, it wasn't a big deal if Lin Xuan lost now. For them, as long as he made it into the top fifty, everything was perfect. Being able to join a Super Race—wasn't that the most perfect outcome already?

The top three? They truly didn't dare to imagine it.

"Brother, if you can't hold on, just give up... You've done enough!" Lin Xue stood up and shouted to Lin Xuan.

She wasn't asking for Lin Xuan to get into the top three, nor for him to achieve a high rank; she just didn't want him to get hurt. Seeing his pale face made her heart ache. She knew this match was important, but to her, Lin Xuan's well-being was what mattered most.

"Heh, I didn't expect the kid to have such a pretty little chick cheering for him. Too bad, her shouts are destined to go unheard!"

"Yeah, stop shouting, little girl. It's useless no matter how much you yell. He can't hear you. If he could, he might actually surrender. But if he really chose to surrender, that would be pretty pathetic!"

"If Mu Shuang heard that, I bet he'd get distracted and lose. This is just sabotage! If it were me, I'd really want to slap her!"

...

Because they were all relatives of the contestants, they were seated in a very close section. At such a close distance, they should have been audible, but with Lin Xuan trapped in the Illusion Technique, it was highly likely he couldn't hear a thing.

The key issue was that her shouting was tantamount to telling Lin Xuan to surrender. Giving up without fighting to the very end was truly pathetic. And if Lin Xuan really did hear her, wouldn't it just distract him?

If he could have won, a shout like that might have made him lose instead. She'd really be a jinx then.

Bu Feiyun was taken aback, then sighed. "That's right. Why fight so hard? Just doing your best is enough..." The Bu Family wasn't as tyrannical as the Yan Family. They surely had a culling process, but they were at least more lenient.

However, that voice actually managed to pierce through the Illusion Technique and enter Lin Xuan's ears. It sounded so real, and it filled him with such warmth.

'Surrender? Of course I won't choose to surrender. I'll only continue to press forward. I'm not fighting for the competition, but for the loved ones standing behind me, supporting me!'

Lin Xue desperately wanted Lin Xuan to get into the top three, or even first place. Every woman wanted to see the man they admired stand tall and indomitable, a master above all others. But even more than that, she didn't want to see the man she loved get hurt. That was an outcome she could not accept.

"I'm sorry. I'd love to continue this contest with you, to see what my limits are, but my woman is starting to worry about me. So, I'm afraid I'm done playing." Lin Xuan broke into a grin, so radiant that it stunned Tang Yingxue, and stunned the crowd watching him as well.

What did that smile mean? Was he really choosing to give up? Was he smiling because he heard Lin Xue's concern? Or was it the smile of impending victory?

"Done playing with me?" A hint of anger flashed in Tang Yingxue's beautiful eyes. 'Is he mocking me? Is he implying he hasn't been using his full strength?'

In truth, Lin Xuan had been using his full strength. He had gone all out from the very first moment, yet he was still a step behind. Without using Soul Possession, he would have lost to Tang Yingxue in every aspect.

But now, things were different. He didn't want to make his woman worry, so he chose the simplest, most brutal method—mobilizing the Soul Pearl!

"Break!"

He uttered a single word. In an instant, the veil of illusion enveloping Lin Xuan shattered in the blink of an eye, dissolving into countless motes of light that dispersed into the air, unable to reform. No matter how Tang Yingxue tried to concentrate, she found her Illusion Technique was utterly useless against Lin Xuan. Her proudest skill had been broken so easily.

With almost no chance to resist, it was shattered just like that.

After shattering it, Lin Xuan stomped on the ground and charged toward Tang Yingxue, kicking up a whirlwind and leaving deep footprints in his wake.

In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Tang Yingxue, his hand reaching for her snow-white neck. Tang Yingxue's composure was impressive; she reacted instantly, raising a palm to block him.

But she was no monster like Lin Xuan. How could her Physique compare to his Soul Power? When she raised her palm to block, Lin Xuan easily knocked it aside.

Her petite body was easily thrown back. All one could see was pallor and powerlessness. Her face, once calm as still water, was finally stirred by waves of emotion. The former composure was gone, replaced by panic, shock, and above all, a profound sense of helplessness.

Her Illusion Technique had no effect whatsoever, and a feeling of powerlessness welled up in her heart. If her Illusion Technique had simply been weaker than his, she could have accepted it. But now, no matter how she cast it, her illusions were completely useless against Lin Xuan. What a terrifying reality!

Then, Lin Xuan's hand closed firmly around her neck. He smiled faintly. "You lose..."

She was too weak to struggle, nor could she. Yes, she had lost completely. She had never felt so helpless. Her strongest ability was completely ineffective; how could she not feel powerless?

"Yes, I've lost..." Tang Yingxue gave a bitter smile. "How did you do it? How did you block all of my Illusion Techniques?"

"Nothing special. I just blocked it with my heart." Lin Xuan smiled faintly and released his hand. A red Palm Seal was left on her neck.

If Tang Yingxue had chosen to resist, he would not have hesitated to crush her neck. Even if she didn't die, she would have been close to it.