The four Saint Kings seemed unsure how to proceed. Master Spirit Caller said, "Let's discuss among ourselves first. You all wait here for a bit."
After that, the four Saint Kings left, leaving Huan Wuqin with Evan Yang and Gavin White.
Huan Wuqin asked curiously, "Are you two really going through with this?"
"If he can't even do this, how could he possibly challenge the Evil Kings? Wouldn't that just be suicide? So I don't want to see that happen again, unless he can prove himself first," Gavin White said.
Huan Wuqin gave Gavin White a thumbs-up, while Evan Yang said awkwardly, "Sigh."
"Brother Yang, you’re really blessed in the future," Huan Wuqin laughed.
Evan Yang and Gavin White immediately glared at Huan Wuqin, who quickly shut up and quieted down. Meanwhile, the four Saint Kings gathered together.
"What do you all think?" Master Spirit Caller asked.
"Is Evan Yang really that confident? Wasn’t he just…" Saint King May asked curiously.
"He really has changed since he came back. His whole aura is stronger, and honestly, I can barely see through him now," Saint King Wood remarked.
Saint King Cheng also said, "That's right, I can't see through him either."
"Looks like he's really changed. So, who among us will accept his challenge?" Master Spirit Caller asked.
"Well, let's draw lots," Saint King May said, since she couldn't decide who should go. So the four of them drew lots.
As it happened, Master Spirit Caller drew the lot. He smiled awkwardly, "Looks like it's up to me."
"You'd better keep an eye on that young couple," Saint King May said with a laugh.
"Sigh, I'm worried that if I'm too heavy-handed, they'll end up fighting with each other," Master Spirit Caller joked.
"Well, that's out of our hands. Just control yourself," Saint King May replied. Saint King Wood and Saint King Cheng both nodded.
Master Spirit Caller had no choice but to accept this daunting task. The four then returned, just in time to see the three waiting quietly.
Evan Yang looked at the four Saint Kings and asked, "So, what have you all decided?"
"Yes, we've made our choice. Master Spirit Caller will be your opponent," Saint King May said with a smile. Evan Yang grinned, "Alright."
Gavin White secretly transmitted to Master Spirit Caller, "Senior, you must teach him a good lesson—let him know just how vast the world really is."
Master Spirit Caller was stunned for a moment but had to agree—Gavin White was right. If Evan Yang couldn’t even beat a Saint King, how could he possibly contend with the Evil Kings?
Master Spirit Caller said, "Let’s head to the Saint King Duel Arena."
Everyone followed Master Spirit Caller to the Duel Arena inside the Saint King Divine Hall.
The arena was semi-circular. Everyone entered through the open side. It was spacious enough for two people to fight freely.
Apart from Master Spirit Caller and Evan Yang, everyone else stood to the side to watch the battle.
Master Spirit Caller smiled at Evan Yang, "Are you sure about this?"
"Yes, Senior," Evan Yang replied.
"Alright, let's start with something simple," Master Spirit Caller said.
"How do you want to begin, Senior?" Evan Yang asked curiously.
"Put out your hand. Let's see who retreats first," Master Spirit Caller said with a smile. Everyone quickly understood that he wanted to test Evan Yang's strength first, to see who was stronger.
Evan Yang extended his hand and placed it on top of Master Spirit Caller's. The two of them began to exert force.
Master Spirit Caller deliberately started with the weakest force and gradually increased it, instead of using his full strength right away. He wanted to see just how strong Evan Yang really was.
Sensing this, Evan Yang smiled, "Senior, are you testing my strength?"
"That's right. What, are you scared?" Master Spirit Caller laughed.
"Not at all. I'm holding my own just fine," Evan Yang replied with a smile.
The two of them began to ramp up their strength. Master Spirit Caller thought Evan Yang would lose quickly, and so did everyone else watching.
But after a quarter of an hour, both were still increasing their strength. Gavin White was shocked, "When did this kid get so strong?"
Saint King May and the others all looked on in surprise and disbelief. This was honestly a bit much.
Many people couldn’t believe Evan Yang could do this. Even if he couldn’t defeat Master Spirit Caller, just lasting this long was already impressive.
Master Spirit Caller laughed, "Not bad, you've improved quite a bit."
Evan Yang smiled, "This is just the beginning."
"Oh? Is that so? I want to see how much more you can take," Master Spirit Caller replied, thinking Evan Yang was underestimating him. So he increased his strength, and Evan Yang did the same.
The two of them continued their contest of strength for half an hour. Gavin White said to Master Spirit Caller, "Senior, why not just finish it?"
Master Spirit Caller replied awkwardly, "I'd like to, but..."
Everyone overheard them and glanced at Evan Yang, who looked completely unfazed. They all raised their eyebrows in surprise.
Evan Yang said to Master Spirit Caller, "Senior, it's time to get serious."
Master Spirit Caller nodded and unleashed his full power. Evan Yang gathered his own strength and added his Soul Battle Will, entering the second form and multiplying his power thousands of times, enough to withstand Master Spirit Caller.
Instead of advancing, Master Spirit Caller was forced back several steps by Evan Yang's strength. Evan Yang withdrew his hand and smiled, "Senior, you lost."
Everyone in the arena was shocked. This outcome was beyond anything they could have imagined.