Mika: I'm still doing market trading!

Chapter 40 Mika: I'm still doing market trading!

Mika was taken aback at first, then pointed to himself and said blankly, "You mean, you want to challenge me?"

Even Lin Xi, who is usually easy to talk to, couldn't help but look at Lin Dong with a hint of sarcasm.

Mika's strength is quite formidable, even among the regular team members. How could a level 25 Great Soul Master be so arrogant? He seems to be nothing more than a spoiled brat.

At this moment, Meng Hongchen tugged at Lin Dong's sleeve and whispered a reminder:

"You don't necessarily have to pick him. He's known for his close-combat abilities. Chen Fei is an agility-based attacker, Xiao Xiafeng is a food-based attacker, and Lin Xi is a defensive attacker. They're all much easier to deal with than Mika."

Everyone smiled involuntarily at Meng Hongchen's blatant siding with outsiders, and the atmosphere softened. Ma Rulong seized the opportunity and said:

"Yes, Lin Dong, you can choose someone else to challenge. It wouldn't be good if you got injured."

Unexpectedly, Lin Dong seemed not to hear him, and after a long while, he smiled and shook his head:

"No need, I'll choose this senior."

Seeing his stubbornness, even Ma Rulong couldn't help but frown, his tone slightly displeased as he said:

"Forget it, Lin Dong. Your current strength isn't suitable for fighting us so soon."

Mika replied somewhat coldly, "Yes, the captain is right. You're the dean's darling. If you get injured and the dean holds me accountable, how am I supposed to explain it?"

Hearing this, Lin Dong ignored the sarcasm in his tone and said calmly:

"Don't worry, senior. I took the initiative to extend the invitation to you, and I will bear all the consequences myself."

Seeing his calm and determined gaze, everyone knew he was serious, but Mika still exchanged a slightly uneasy glance with Ma Rulong, his tone slightly tentative as he spoke.

Are you sure?

Lin Dong grew impatient with their cautious and somewhat hesitant attitude, and then smiled helplessly:

"I said I have a reason to fight during the match. Either let me fight during the match, or we fight first, and then I'll fight during the match."

Everyone was left speechless by his robber logic. Ma Rulong could only sigh helplessly and turn to Mika, instructing him, "Go easy on him."

Upon hearing this, Mika nodded solemnly. The level difference between him and Lin Dong was too great. He was really afraid that if he didn't control his strength, he would be seriously injured. This battle was a real test of his soul power control.

He glared at Lin Dong with a hint of helplessness, and thought bitterly to himself:

Damn it. I've never fought such a frustrating battle in my life. Why did they have to choose me?

Lin Dong also noticed his strange look, and smiled wryly to himself: I've really been underestimated.

At this moment, Meng Hongchen whispered a reminder: "He is a melee soul master, wielding a thunder sword and wearing a full suit of armor. He has an extremely troublesome paralyzing effect, so don't fight him for too long."

Hearing her reminder, Lin Dong turned his head and glanced at her in surprise. Why did she seem to be a little more intimate with him since he came back?

Coming to his senses, he looked at Meng Hongchen and smiled, "Thank you for the reminder, Miss Meng."

Looking into his deep, beautiful eyes, Meng Hongchen blushed slightly and pouted, saying, "It's nothing."

She paused, and just as Lin Dong was about to step forward, she tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Be careful."

Seeing the strange looks around her, Meng Hongchen couldn't help but feel her already warm cheeks growing even hotter, and she couldn't help but think to herself:

Why do I feel like I've been too nice to this guy ever since he got handsome? No, I can't do this. Wait a minute, isn't it normal for a senior to care about a junior? Why are those guys looking at me like that?

Shaking his head to dispel the countless thoughts in his mind, he turned his gaze to the stage. Lin Dong and the other person had already bowed and were ready. He then heard Ma Rulong look at Lin Dong and say:

"As long as you can demonstrate a certain level of ability in battle, I will allow you to participate in the fight when you are on the field."

Mika smiled at him and said, "Don't worry, I'll hold back. You won't get hurt too badly."

Lin Dong shook his head: "Thank you, senior. Enough with the chit-chat, let's get started."

Seeing his straightforward manner, Mika also laughed heartily: "Okay!"

Just as Ma Rulong flashed off the stage, a platinum-gold spirit ring instantly lit up beneath Lin Dong's feet, and his eyes were also covered with a layer of gray light as his mental detection was activated.

Before anyone could even react with surprise, Lin Dong's body shone with a bronze light, and he shot directly toward Mika.

"He's gone mad?! Lin Xi, get ready to use your shield to save him."

Upon hearing Ma Rulong's exclamation, Lin Xi tensed up, ready to strike at any moment, and her gaze toward Lin Dong held a hint of displeasure.

Is this guy kidding us? Mika's soul power level has reached the level of a level 52 Soul King. Although his physical strength is slightly inferior to his soul power, no great soul master can fool him.

A hint of worry crept into Meng Hongchen's eyes. Mika was taken aback and didn't react at all, simply crossing his arms in a defensive stance.

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Clearly afraid that he might hurt Lin Dong, Lin Dong smiled. He hadn't expected this guy to be so nice. But he didn't hold back at all. His fist shone with golden light as he slammed it down towards Mika.

With a single punch, Mika was forced to stagger back several steps. Feeling the surging of his blood and qi, Mika's eyes filled with deep horror. This kid is not right!

Before he could react, Lin Dong had already pressed forward again, throwing another punch that aimed directly at his chest.

In the midst of the panic, a resolute glint flashed in Mika's eyes, and a suit of bright blue armor quickly materialized around his body.

Lin Dong slammed his fist into the armor, shook his slightly numb hand, and cursed inwardly:

Tsk, why is this turtle shell so hard?

He just imbued his fist with the power of thunder; if that punch lands, this battle will probably end very quickly.

The contempt in Mika's eyes had completely disappeared. Summoning the armor was a natural reaction of his body, which meant that if that punch had landed on him, he would have been in serious trouble.

The audience below the stage rubbed their eyes in disbelief at the incredible scene before them. What were they seeing?

That's Mika! He's the team's best melee fighter, second only to Ma Rulong and Lin Xi. How could he be at a disadvantage in a physical confrontation?!

What's even more outrageous is that this guy summoned his soul tool armor in the second round. Being forced into this state by a twelve-year-old Great Soul Master is just embarrassing for the regular team members!

Looking at the two poised figures on the stage, Ma Rulong shook his head with a wry smile and murmured softly:

"Perhaps we've all misjudged this time; this junior is more than he seems!"

(End of this chapter)