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"Alright, let me think about it."
Regarding the title, Quan Yi didn't want to choose something too casual.
After pondering for a moment, a name surfaced in his mind.
The moment it came to him, he knew—there was no better choice.
"Mother, I've decided." A small smile curled at the corner of Quan Yi's lips, one of satisfaction.
"Alright, let's register then."
When they arrived at the registration desk, a staff member glanced up at them and asked, "Who's here to register?"
"It's me," Quan Yi replied.
"Understood. Please fill out this form first." The staff member was efficient, immediately handing over a registration form without delay.
At that moment, Su Ling'er asked, "Just to confirm, you allow participants to use a title instead of their real name, correct?"
"Yes, we can help conceal real names," the staff member replied without surprise.
It was common for Spirit Masters to remain anonymous. Many had reasons to hide their identities, and the Spirit Arena wasn't concerned with the accuracy of a participant's details. Their only concern was following arena regulations and verifying a contestant's spirit power level.
After confirming, Quan Yi took the form and began filling it out.
The required details were simple:
Name
Age
Place of Birth
Martial Soul
He quickly completed the form and handed it over.
Standing beside him, Su Ling'er caught a glimpse of his answers, and her expression turned slightly odd.
In the name column, Quan Yi had written:
"One Punch Man."
It was a clever play on words—Quan Yi sounded similar to "Yi Punch", seamlessly integrating his name into the title without drawing suspicion.
However…
'This title feels a bit arrogant', Su Linger thought to herself.
And that wasn't the only deception—everything on the form was false.
For age, Quan Yi wrote 14.
For place of birth, he simply listed the name of the city.
For Martial Soul, he changed it to Fire Pattern Gauntlet.
From start to finish, not a single piece of information was real.
Su Linger wasn't sure whether to call her son bold or cautious.
But Quan Yi himself was unconcerned. Since the Spirit Arena didn't verify the details, rewriting everything wouldn't be a problem.
After completing the form, he handed it to the staff.
"The registration fee is ten gold spirit coins," the staff member informed him.
Quan Yi had expected this and pulled out ten gold spirit coins, handing them over.
"That's expensive."
Ten gold spirit coins—this was equivalent to a ten-month stipend for a Spirit Master.
The Spirit Hall only granted him about a dozen gold spirit coins per year. With this one registration, his entire savings were gone.
Aside from food expenses and purchasing a forge, Quan Yi had never spent such a large sum at once.
For someone still relying on his parents' support, ten gold spirit coins was a considerable amount.
However, there was a silver lining—
An Iron Spirit Fighter Badge contestant could earn ten gold spirit coins for every victory.
The Spirit Arena was highly efficient.
Before long, Quan Yi received an Iron Spirit Fighter Badge with his registered information engraved on it.
After registering, he was required to undergo a spirit power test to verify his level.
This would help determine his opponents.
Level 25.
That was Quan Yi's current level.
With the test completed, he and Su Linger moved to the waiting area for the one-on-one matches, sitting quietly as they awaited his battle assignment.
The Great Spirit Arena was massive.
Inside, there was a clear distinction between the Main Arena and the Sub-Arenas.
Wealthy nobles and distinguished guests enjoyed matches in the Main Arena, while the Sub-Arenas catered to common spectators with extra spending money.
As a newcomer, Quan Yi could only compete in the Sub-Arena for now.
It didn't take long for the staff to arrange a waiting room for Quan Yi, where he would rest before his match.
"One Punch Man, I'll head to the stands first. Be careful during the fight."
Since Su Ling'er wasn't a participant, she had to purchase a ticket out of her own pocket to enter the spectator area.
"Okay," Quan Yi nodded before bidding his mother farewell.
Under the guidance of the staff, he walked into the waiting room.
Inside, several Spirit Masters were seated, each maintaining their own space.
Although some of them gave Quan Yi a quick glance—perhaps surprised by his youthful appearance—they soon withdrew their gazes, returning to their meditation.
No one asked questions. No one spoke.
Everyone was focused on maintaining their peak condition.
The serious atmosphere of the room made Quan Yi hesitant to disturb anyone.
Quietly, he found an empty seat, sat down, and entered a meditative state to keep himself composed.
Before long, Quan Yi's name was called.
Through the lottery draw, he was fortunate enough to be selected first, making him the opening match of the evening.
A host, dressed in a formal black tuxedo, stepped onto the stage and addressed the audience.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's one-on-one Spirit Battle!"
A light applause rippled through the crowd.
"For our first match, we have two formidable Spirit Grand Masters taking the stage!"
The host's voice rose in excitement as he continued:
"First, we have Xiang Lei—a Battle Spirit Master wielding the Beast Martial Soul: White Elephant!"
Some members of the audience responded with light cheers.
"Xiang Lei has already secured four consecutive victories in the arena!"
"And facing him today is a newcomer—a contestant making his debut! A Weapon Spirit Master wielding the Fire Pattern Gauntlet—One Punch Man!"
A few murmurs spread through the audience.
"It is worth noting," the host continued, "that while Xiang Lei is a seasoned fighter, One Punch Man is an unknown factor! Though still young, he is a competitor full of potential!"
"Now, let's see—will the experienced warrior maintain his winning streak, or will the rising star make his mark? Let the battle begin!"
As soon as the announcement ended, a large-built figure emerged from the contestant tunnel.
Xiang Lei.
Though not very tall, his wide frame and round face made him appear harmless at first glance.
His chubby figure and constant smile gave him a warm and approachable presence, making him seem more amiable than threatening.
The crowd's reaction was scattered, as this was only a Sub-Arena match—most spectators had gone to watch battles in the Main Arena instead.
On the other side, Quan Yi stepped out of the opposite tunnel, his expression calm as his sharp eyes scanned the environment.
The Spirit Battle Platform was a circular arena with a diameter of 20 meters—a setting highly favorable for Quan Yi.
His first Spirit Skill had a range far exceeding this distance. Within such confined space, he could unleash his full potential without restraint.
After stepping onto the stage, Quan Yi turned his attention toward his opponent.
At first glance, Xiang Lei's rounded figure and honest face made him seem harmless.
However, upon closer inspection, Quan Yi noticed traces of well-developed muscle beneath his thick layer of fat.
This was not an opponent to underestimate.
Elephant-type Martial Souls generally fell into two categories:
Defense-type
Power Attack-type
But Power Attack-type opponents were exactly what Quan Yi excelled at fighting.
This battle would serve as a perfect test for his abilities against Spirit Masters of the same level.
While Quan Yi observed his opponent, Xiang Lei was also analyzing him.
Seeing Quan Yi's youthful appearance and his weapon-based Martial Soul, a hint of disdain surfaced in Xiang Lei's heart.
"One Punch Man? What an arrogant name."
To him, only a child would come up with such a boastful title.
"Hmph, let me teach this kid a lesson in humility."
Despite his friendly exterior, Xiang Lei's mindset was completely different.
He resented young prodigies like Quan Yi.
So today, he had already made up his mind—he would go all out and teach this rookie a lesson.
From a logical standpoint, his confidence was justified.
Weapon Spirit Masters were physically weaker than Beast Spirit Masters in the early stages of cultivation.
Furthermore, gauntlets were a close-combat weapon, meaning Quan Yi would need to fight at melee range.
And although Quan Yi's physique appeared well-built, Xiang Lei firmly believed that a Weapon Spirit Master's body could never compare to that of a Beast Spirit Master.
To top it off, Quan Yi carried no additional weapons or tools—he had nothing but his bare fists.
Seeing this, Xiang Lei became even more confident in his victory.