C47 The First New Student to Win the Stone Tablet Challenge.

Silence enveloped the area, not a single sound to be heard.

Everyone was transfixed by the spectacle before them, their lips and tongues parched, unable to utter a single word.

He had merely unleashed a basic Soul Arrow, yet it had wounded a fourth-rank pet, the formidable Four-armed Gorilla.

To all those who bore witness, the scene felt surreal, as if they were ensnared in a dream.

The absurdity of it all was overwhelming!

Not even a Bronze Beastmaster could inflict such damage on a fourth-rank pet with a mere Soul Arrow, let alone one at the eighth layer!

As the onlookers snapped out of their stupor, their shock deepened. They gazed at Xie Yang with eyes that beheld a creature of myth.

"This is beyond belief!"

"I've never seen a Soul Arrow with such devastating power!"

"What level could this Soul Arrow be? Level four? Or perhaps even level five?"

"A level five Soul Arrow alone couldn't possibly do this. Xie Yang's Soul Strength must be beyond level five!"

A chorus of astonished voices filled the air.

Even Han Xuemei and Lian Xia were wide-eyed with disbelief and awe.

"His mastery in Soul Technique is astounding!"

Watching Xie Yang's retreating figure, they were struck by an intense feeling of powerlessness.

Xie Yang's talent was so extraordinary, they feared they might never surpass him.

"You're incredible!"

Moo Shuqin nearly leaped up in her excitement, her face alight with enthusiasm.

"Who would have thought that Xie Yang was so adept with Soul Technique!"

Bai Tian shared in the surprise and joy.

Of everyone present, she knew Xie Yang best.

Yet, until today, she had been unaware of his remarkable prowess in Soul Technique.

Indeed, Bai Tian had come to realize that her brother, who once seemed so unremarkable, was shrouded in mystery.

Each time she thought she had grown accustomed to Xie Yang's abilities, he would unveil yet another surprise.

The more she learned about him, the more enigmatic and towering his image grew in her heart.

And Bai Tian was far from displeased.

After all, teenage girls often harbor an eager fascination with the mysterious and the powerful.

On the other side, Luh Qiu, who had snapped out of his shock, wore an expression of utter disbelief.

"Is there some mistake? Can this guy really be just eighteen?"

"Did he start his training in his mother's womb or something?"

No one responded to Luh Qiu's incredulous remarks.

Moo Yaoyao, standing next to him, was equally astonished.

At eighteen, mastering a level two Soul Technique was already quite an achievement.

But from what they had just seen, Xie Yang's Soul Arrow was at least at level five.

It was beyond belief!

And to think, Xie Yang also had two fourth-rank pet beasts.

What level of talent must one possess to achieve such staggering success with both pets and Soul Techniques?

Moo Yaoyao couldn't fathom it.

If they were this amazed, then Luo Tu, the one directly involved, was even more so.

It took him a long while to snap back to reality.

Thankfully, the stone tablet challenge was designed not to attack Beastmasters; otherwise, he would have been dead several times over by now.

"The power of just one Soul Arrow is terrifying!"

Luo Tu glanced at the Four-armed Gorilla's bloodied limbs, his eyes twitching fiercely.

What kind of monster was he up against?

Then, he heard Xie Yang's composed voice.

"Senior, getting distracted during a fight isn't wise."

Luo Tu turned to see Xie Yang's palm outstretched once more.

He was taken aback and hastily commanded the Four-armed Gorilla to evade.

But it was too late. Jennie's Extreme Ice Chain, forged from pure ice elements, had already struck, binding the Four-armed Gorilla so tightly it couldn't move.

The next instant, with the piercing sound of the air being split, the Soul Arrow struck again like lightning, hitting the Four-armed Gorilla square in the chest.

A burst of blood sprayed from its chest as it let out a heart-wrenching scream.

Luo Tu watched, a bitter taste in his mouth.

He now understood the formidable force of a Beastmaster with advanced Soul Techniques when combined with a powerful pet.

Xie Yang and his pet gave Luo Tu the daunting impression of facing two fourth-rank beasts simultaneously.

Moreover, Xie Yang and his beast pet shared an exceptional bond.

This was a source of frustration for Luo Tu!

The seamless coordination between Xie Yang and Jennie left the Four-armed Gorilla utterly defenseless and unable to fight back.

Meanwhile, the Single-horned Dragon was effectively pinned down by the Rock Ghost.

Despite the Rock Ghost gaining the upper hand, it couldn't break away to assist its ally.

Luo Tu had attempted to bolster the Four-armed Gorilla with his Soul Technique.

Regrettably, his most powerful attack Soul Technique was merely level three, which posed no threat to Jennie.

With no other options, Luo Tu could only hope that Xie Yang's Soul Power would deplete quickly.

Yet, even as the Four-armed Gorilla sustained severe injuries, there was no sign of Xie Yang's Soul Power waning.

Xie Yang continued to unleash Soul Arrows with unrelenting speed.

Next, he turned his Soul Arrow assault on the Single-horned Dragon.

As the battle wore on, the onlooking examinees' eyes grew wide with astonishment.

"How many Soul Arrows has that been?"

"67? Or 68?"

"It's more than that. He's fired over 70!"

"Each Soul Arrow costs 10 Soul Power, doesn't it?"

"Yes, that's the standard consumption."

"Wow! So, Xie Yang has expended over 700 Soul Power, and he's still casting Soul Techniques. How much Soul Power does he actually have?"

"His Soul Power seems off the charts!"

The crowd was astounded.

They had never before witnessed a Beastmaster wield Soul Techniques with such endurance.

It was as if his Soul Power was limitless!

Could he truly be just an apprentice Beastmaster?

Xie Yang ceased his Soul Arrow barrage only after the Single-horned Dragon collapsed.

He breathed a deep sigh of relief.

In total, Xie Yang had launched over 90 Soul Arrows throughout the fight.

Had the Single-horned Dragon lasted even a moment longer, he would have been forced to cease his attack.

Luckily, he endured to the very end.

By then, an eerie silence had enveloped the onlookers.

They stared at the aftermath, faces blank and mouths agape, struggling to snap out of their astonishment.

Luo Tu stood there, equally dumbfounded.

His gaze was fixed on Xie Yang, as if he were beholding a creature beyond belief.

And indeed, that was the case.

Luo Tu had never anticipated losing to an apprentice Beastmaster in such a manner.

As Xie Yang executed his Soul Technique, he resembled a human artillery piece, his firepower seemingly endless.

Together with his pet, Xie Yang overpowered Luo Tu's Single-horned Dragon and Four-armed Gorilla.

It was astounding!

It took Luo Tu a considerable time to snap out of his astonishment.

Exhaling deeply, he raised his eyes to Xie Yang, his face etched with complex emotions, and said, "Congratulations! Junior Brother Lin Ze, you've triumphed in the stone tablet challenge."

No sooner had he spoken than a hush fell over the onlookers.

Then, almost instantly, the crowd erupted into a tumultuous roar.

Since the founding of Nightbay Academy, the stone monument challenge had remained unconquered.

But now, in this moment, it had finally been bested.

The first freshman to overcome the stone monument challenge had emerged!