"You asked for it. Don't accuse me of bullying you when you end up losing." Dylan responded, his voice low and intense

Dylan lifted his hands, and an immense surge of soul energy gushed out from his body like a turbulent stream, forming a swirling vortex around him. Gradually, the energy gathered above his head, coalescing into a concentrated mass of elemental soul energy that crackled with electric sparks. The atmosphere around him hummed and crackled with electricity as the energy whirlpool expanded in size, becoming more and more dangerous.

Evan's eyes widened in wonder as he blurted out, "This must be the infamous Maelstorm, a powerful soul skill that's as devastating as a raging inferno!"

However, as it was conjured by a Soul Manifestation Realm cultivator, its full potential couldn't be shown.

"Indeed it is," Dylan replied, his hands lowering with a mighty force that launched the energy maelstrom straight at Evan. The powerful torrent of energy rocketed towards Evan at a staggering pace, leaving behind a trail of destruction in its wake.

"Soul skill, Frost Barrage!"

With his eyes fixed on the incoming attack, Evan swiftly retaliated by unleashing a spell of his own, launching a volley of ice bullets hurtling towards Dylan.

The impact of the two spells colliding resulted in a colossal explosion of energy that reverberated throughout the entire arena. The shockwave was so massive that it swept both Dylan and Evan off their feet, propelling them towards the walls of the arena behind them at incredible speed.

After the dust settled slowly, the spectators witnessed Dylan grappling to get back on his feet. Evan, on the other hand, emerged unscathed, having escaped into the shadow realm at the very last moment, evading the impending collision with the wall.

"I know what can defeat you. This is where things get serious." Evan said.

The conviction in Evan's statement was palpable, creating a sense that he had indeed uncovered a means to overcome Dylan once and for all.

"If someone else has said this to me, I would've dismissed their words as nonsense, but you… you are not to be underestimated. Your words have my full attention," he remarked, as he wiped away the blood from his mouth.

As Dylan's words trailed off, he bolted towards Evan, his fists coiled tightly, poised for impact. However, just as Dylan's fist was about to connect, Evan deftly shifted his weight and altered his trajectory, utilizing the Reverse Flow maneuver to sidestep the incoming attack.

Evan's swift change in direction caught Dylan off guard, and he staggered forward, his punch missing its intended target. Seizing the opportunity, Evan landed a swift blow to Dylan's midsection, causing him to let out a grunt of discomfort. Nevertheless, Dylan regained his footing quickly, demonstrating his own proficiency as a skilled awakened soul cultivator.

Dylan altered his battle strategy, attempting to anticipate Evan's movements by interpreting his muscle twitches, but Evan's Reverse Flow technique presented an arduous challenge, rendering Dylan's efforts nearly futile. Dylan's every assault was effortlessly evaded by Evan, who countered with speedy jabs and kicks that landed on Dylan's weak points.

As the fight progressed, Dylan's movements became more sluggish and clumsy, while Evan's attacks were becoming quicker and more precise by the second.

Gradually, Dylan was compelled to continually retreat, with the objective of creating distance between himself and Evan, but every time he did so, Evan would utilize the Quickstep skill to close the gap, leaving Dylan no time to regroup his thoughts or catch his breath.

Subsequently, Dylan's endeavors to evade Evan's lightning-fast assaults proved to be fruitless. Every strike landed on him with crushing impact, shattering his bones and causing severe fractures. Evan's kicks were so severe that they shattered Dylan's legs, rendering him motionless.

Exploiting this opportunity to the fullest, Evan delivered a definitive and conclusive blow by releasing a punch towards Dylan's neck.

Bam!

The impact was savage, causing Dylan's body to go slack as he plummeted to the ground, his neck twisted at an unnatural angle.

The intense fight has come to an end!

The spectators of Evan's live stream erupted into resounding cheers as they watched him emerge victorious from his fight against Dylan. They shouted and applauded, expressing their admiration for his skill and bravery.

Some of them were jumping up and down in excitement, while the girls were hugging each other in joy. The chat box of the Imperial Frost Clan's Wiscord group was immediately flooded with messages of congratulations and admiration for Evan.

Farmer who is addicted to fighting: "His Highness Evan has defeated Founder Dylan's clone!!! Too fucking amazing! I never expected him to win against such a formidable opponent!"

Lady Catherine: "Me neither."

I am Annika's father: "By defeating all the founders, he's proven himself to be the strongest soul manipulator. Finally, someone worthy of my daughter has appeared in our empire!" 

All the founders were said to have defeated Peak level Soul Fusion Realm Cultivators when they were still in the Soul Manifestation Realm. Since Evan had emerged victorious against all of them, it was reasonable to assume that he was unparalleled among Soul Manipulators, invincible in his realm!

He really seemed worthy of Annika, the cherished but fierce flower of the Imperial Frost Clan!

Lady Catherine: "My daughter will only marry someone she loves! Don't you dare force a arranged marriage on her! Or you will get it from me!" 

I am Annika's father: "..." Dared not speak!

"His Highness has defeated all five founders and has earned the right to advance to the tenth floor of the monster tower. No one has ever done it before. This is truly a remarkable achievement." the leader of the council of elders said in praise. 

Second Seat of the Council of Elders chimed in, "Indeed. And not only that. Once he steps onto the tenth floor, he would have earned 100 points, the maximum amount that one can earn in the third trial of fire of the inheritance war. And since he would be the first one to do so, he's sure to be named number one on the Bronze Ranking List of our clan!"