Chapter 138: Dugu Yan vs. Sword Douluo
Sword Douluo spoke up, "Dugu Yan, how about we have a soul fight? I will only use the power of my soul and the first three soul rings' abilities."
His words made Bone Douluo beside him turn his head with interest.
"Old man, you're clearly eager to teach a promising junior. You're saying it's a soul fight, but you're actually just guiding him," Bone Douluo commented with a dry chuckle.
Ning Fengzhi smiled kindly at Dugu Yan, thinking to himself, Looks like Uncle Jian is quite fond of Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and with excitement, he said, "Since Sword Douluo has spoken, I won't hesitate!"
"Very well, let's start right here," Sword Douluo said. True to his name, he was swift in action.
Both of them assumed their battle stances and released their soul rings. Three rings floated around Dugu Yan, radiating an aura far beyond that of an ordinary Soul Sovereign.
Sword Douluo placed one hand behind his back and stood straight, his posture like a sharp sword piercing through the sky, exuding a powerful and unstoppable aura.
Seeing the overwhelming presence of both fighters, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo watched with great interest, wondering just how long Dugu Yan could last against such a formidable opponent.
Dugu Yan showed no mercy. He released his two external soul bones, and the terrifying aura made even Sword Douluo frown slightly.
"This aura... It's already comparable to an ordinary Soul Emperor. If he gets a fourth soul ring, he might even be able to contend with a Soul King," Sword Douluo thought, his expression becoming more serious.
Dugu Yan's left hand was equipped with the sharp Dark Golden Fierce Claw Bear soul bone. Unable to grasp it properly, he held it loosely and said, "My apologies, Your Excellency."
"Feel free to attack," Dugu Yan said with a deep breath, and in the next moment, he stepped forward forcefully. A cyclone formed beneath his feet, and his eight pairs of wings flapped with tremendous force, creating a gust of wind that sent the clothes of Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo fluttering loudly.
In the blink of an eye, Dugu Yan appeared next to Sword Douluo, his third soul ring glowing brightly. A terrifying aura began to spread from him, and his body seemed to grow stronger.
"Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Dark Gold Transformation! Dark Golden Fierce Claw Bear soul bone skill—Tearing Claw!" Dugu Yan called out.
Facing a Title Douluo, Dugu Yan had no room to hold back. He launched his most powerful attack right from the start.
The Tearing Claw was a soul bone skill of the Dark Golden Fierce Claw Bear. It was the move that the Bear King used to injure Emperor Tian, proving its formidable power.
This was Dugu Yan's most powerful single-target attack.
While his second soul skill, the White Tiger's Fierce Light Wave, had shown great results in battles with Great Soul Masters, it was becoming less effective in fights with Soul Sovereigns and Soul Emperors.
A thousand-year-old soul skill was not enough to impress the talented soul masters of this level. But when combined with the White Tiger Dark Gold Transformation, the Tearing Claw's power was increased to an extremely terrifying level.
Despite Dugu Yan's incredible speed, to the three people watching, it felt as slow as a snail.
For two Title Douluo and Ning Fengzhi, who had already reached Soul Douluo rank, Dugu Yan's attack was like a child learning to speak.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes brightened as he sighed, "What incredible speed! I think even a Soul Sovereign agility-type soul master couldn't match Dugu Yan's speed."
Bone Douluo nodded slightly, his tall, thin frame appearing somewhat frightening. He rasped, "Indeed, with this speed, a careless Soul Sovereign could be defeated in one blow. And his soul bone skill is no ordinary skill. When I was still a Soul Sovereign, I couldn't have taken that blow."
Ning Fengzhi also confirmed, "With my many years of experience, I can say that this attack of Dugu Yan's is already comparable to a normal Soul King's fifth soul skill."
Being praised like this by two figures at the top of the soul master world showed just how formidable Dugu Yan's move was. However, for the Title Douluos, it was no trouble to deal with this skill.
Sword Douluo felt the terrifying claws coming at him, glancing over slightly. His lean and sharp face remained emotionless, but a flash of surprise passed through his eyes.
"Good lad, this move is quite ruthless," Sword Douluo thought.
Soul power surged, and the Seven Killing Sword appeared in his hand. With a swift diagonal strike, the sword tip lightly touched a weak point on the Dark Golden Fierce Claw Bear's soul bone.
For some unknown reason, Dugu Yan felt as if his Tearing Claw was being uncontrollably drawn towards the Seven Killing Sword. As the sword moved, the direction of the Tearing Claw also changed. The two figures passed by each other, and the Tearing Claw landed nowhere, leaving a loud crash as the claw struck the ground, splitting the floor and creating three cracks about three or four meters deep and extending for more than twenty meters.
The power of the Tearing Claw was clear to see, but Dugu Yan didn't have time to feel bad about the damage. He felt a sudden sense of danger, and the hairs on the back of his neck stood up.
His eight wings flapped violently, and with the last remnants of the shockwave, he stomped hard, activating his Explosive Step again and rolling forward just in time to avoid the sword strike from Sword Douluo.
Sword Douluo lightly clicked his tongue in surprise. He hadn't expected Dugu Yan to dodge his strike.
After neutralizing Dugu Yan's Tearing Claw, Sword Douluo knew Dugu Yan was now in a vulnerable position. As a Soul Warrior who relied on close combat to fully unleash his power, this was precisely what Sword Douluo had been waiting for.
"Quick reflexes, and those eight wings. Without them, even with his fast reactions, he wouldn't have been able to dodge my blow," Sword Douluo thought, impressed.
He had planned to defeat Dugu Yan in one strike, hoping to knock some sense into him, so he wouldn't become arrogant just because of his two external soul bones.
But to his surprise, Dugu Yan not only had extraordinary talent but also rich combat experience, showing just how much effort he had put into his training.
Dugu Yan panted heavily, bracing himself with one hand on the ground. Fortunately, his three years in the Soul Arena had taught him how to handle disadvantageous situations, or he would have lost by now.
Looking at the ruins of the building behind him, Dugu Yan's face grew bitter, and he said to Ning Fengzhi, "Sorry, Uncle Ning, for the damage to these buildings..."
"No worries. Keep fighting. This kind of loss is nothing to me," Ning Fengzhi said with a warm smile.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan turned to face Sword Douluo, his expression serious. His strongest Tearing Claw had failed to have any effect on Sword Douluo.
"Are you scared?" Sword Douluo taunted, putting the Seven Killing Sword back on his back.
Dugu Yan smiled slightly. It was impossible for him to defeat Sword Douluo, so why not show his full strength?
With his earlier discouragement gone, he bent down and gathered energy, a smile creeping across his face as he funneled his soul power into his right arm.
Seeing Dugu Yan regain his composure, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo exchanged a look of admiration and anticipation for Dugu Yan's next move.
Sword Douluo nodded in approval.
But when he saw the soul power gathering in Dugu Yan's right hand, disappointment flashed in his eyes.
The aura of this attack was nowhere near as strong as the Tearing Claw.
(End of Chapter)
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