Not far away, amidst the treetops, Xiao Tianyang gazed at the bustling scene in the camp and couldn't help but sigh.
"It's a blessing, not a curse. But alas, some curses are unavoidable. Teacher Liu, please forgive me. It seems that some things simply cannot be forced."
"Not necessarily," Saber interjected, suddenly grabbing Xiao Tianyang's arm with a smile. "If you're not willing to fight for it yourself, who will give you the opportunity?"
"You!" Xiao Tianyang raised the corners of his mouth and reached out to gently scratch her nose. "When I first reported to Shrek Academy, wasn't it you who brought me to your door yourself?"
Saber's face flushed red under the moonlight. She had been referring to her own attitude toward him, but somehow, it seemed like she had taken the initiative instead.
However, just as the atmosphere between the two was warming up, a sudden sound of rushing air broke the tranquility from the direction of the camp. When they turned to look, they saw a fiery red figure slowly approaching them!
"Teacher Liu... seems to be coming this way," Saber murmured, a look of confusion crossing her pretty face.
"Not good!" Xiao Tianyang's expression changed abruptly. He gently pushed Saber aside and, with a swift motion, summoned Cong Yunqie into his right hand. In the next instant, soul power surged into his soul bone!
Whoosh!
The soap bubbles at the blade's edge burst open, and a shockwave erupted wildly! Without hesitation or a single word, Xiao Tianyang swung his sword!
"Boom!"
The fiery red figure's fist collided with Xiao Tianyang's Cong Yunqie.
In that instant, the ground shook, and the entire tree crown collapsed! Cracks appeared on the ground, and shockwaves scattered in all directions, snapping nearby trees in half!
Ding! The host has triggered a side mission: [Anger].
Mission content: Defeat, tie, or lose. The result will directly affect your reward!
Mission rewards: ?
Though momentarily stunned by the system prompt, Xiao Tianyang quickly regained his composure. "Teacher Liu, why did you attack me?"
"Good boy, it seems we underestimated you!" Liu Erlong's face bore an excited smile.
As soon as she finished speaking, her leg twitched, and she lashed out like an iron whip, the howling wind from her strike leaving one breathless!
"Teacher Liu, you're going too far!" Xiao Tianyang twisted his blade, and the four soul rings around him lit up simultaneously.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Soul Flame Magma!"
The raging flames instantly transformed into molten magma, taking the form of a vicious dog with bared fangs and a bloody maw!
Since he had the opportunity, why not use it? Not to mention the power of such a move, it certainly looked impressive!
"Is this your fourth soul skill?" A trace of surprise flickered in Liu Erlong's beautiful eyes. But at the same time, the corners of her mouth curled upward again. "But if you think I am just this much, you're sorely mistaken."
"Second Soul Skill: Fire Dragon's Long Chant!"
Liu Erlong tilted her chin slightly and, instead of shouting, opened her mouth slightly.
A ripple of invisible soul power spread out, seemingly touching a nerve in Xiao Tianyang, instantly putting him on high alert.
"I have to get serious, or she'll really think she can bully me!" Xiao Tianyang steeled his heart, and the first and third soul rings lit up simultaneously.
Magma splashed from his body as if it cost nothing, transforming into long spears suspended in mid-air. Around Liu Erlong, golden chains materialized, piercing through the space and trapping her!
"Teacher Liu, you should be careful!" As soon as Xiao Tianyang finished speaking, the magma spears rained down like a torrential downpour!
Even Liu Erlong, who had been mentally prepared, couldn't help but shrink her pupils at the sight.
"It seems you're serious. Good, let's enjoy this fight!" Liu Erlong regained her composure, a smile playing on her lips.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Fire Dragon's Fury!"
The taut golden chains trembled violently! Not only that, Xiao Tianyang keenly sensed the surging soul power around Liu Erlong!
"This is a big move!" Xiao Tianyang inwardly cursed and quickly retreated. Still, he decided to gamble for the mission reward. After all, the system's rewards were always high-quality, and this unknown reward might be exactly what he needed at the moment.
As for whether he could defeat his opponent, that depended on how much Xiao Tianyang could push himself!
The once undefeated Burning Sky Shackle Formation shattered in an instant!
Liu Erlong activated her martial soul avatar, transforming into a fire dragon that charged straight at him!
"Break!" Xiao Tianyang spun Cong Yunqie behind him, passing it to his left hand. With his right hand, he formed a fist and punched the air!
"Crack!"
The oscillating force transformed into an impact, concentrated at a single point and exploding like an arrow piercing straight through Liu Erlong!
The attack came too fast for Liu Erlong to dodge, and she took the full brunt of it.
A scream sounded, and even at Liu Erlong's level, such a direct hit was hard to bear. But the pain only fueled her ferocity. After all, this woman had once been known as the "Killing Horn" of the Golden Iron Triangle. Someone with such a title was no pushover!
The battle in the sky forced Xiao Tianyang to unfurl his Xuanjing Phoenix Wings, using his speed advantage to create distance. Though he excelled in close combat, he also had plenty of long-range attacks at his disposal.
Whether it was the magma spears from his first soul skill or the combined combo of his second and third soul skills, they were all effective at range. Additionally, the shockwave power could be considered a mid-range attack, and the feathers shot from his Xuanjing Phoenix Wings were even more formidable!
With these as his trump cards, Xiao Tianyang was confident he could wear his opponent down, even without relying on treasures. Of course, before Liu Erlong activated her martial soul avatar, he wouldn't have been so confident.
But there was no denying the sheer power of the martial soul avatar.
The chaotic state of their battlefield was proof of Liu Erlong's destructive capabilities. However, such power came at a cost—her soul power consumption was immense.
And what did soul masters rely on most for survival? Soul rings and soul power.
Without soul power, a soul master was like a toothless tiger. Not everyone could fight above their level based solely on physical fitness and combat skill, like Xiao Tianyang and Saber.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The roars in the sky continued, flames spreading and magma splashing everywhere like a volcanic eruption.
Xiao Tianyang had no intention of destroying the natural environment, so when the magma was about to hit the ground, it dissipated into soul power.
Some lines were not to be crossed. After all, he had no desire to become a villain like theMagma Flame soul beast, hunted and reviled by everyone.
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