A thunderous dragon's roar echoed through the air, causing the surrounding trees to tremble violently.
In the next moment, Xiao Tianyang leaped into the sky, his body surging with soul power. The dragon's roar resonated with his aura, exuding an overwhelming and ferocious presence.
"Come on, take this!" Xiao Tianyang shouted coldly, his palm descending like a falcon swooping down on its prey.
Golden Flame Tiger Bear, already panting heavily from the earlier onslaught, couldn't help but narrow his eyes in alarm as he saw the dragon-like figure charging toward him.
Even the golden flames enveloping his body began to flicker uncontrollably—a clear sign of fear.
For the past half-hour, the two had been locked in a fierce battle, seemingly evenly matched.
Initially, Golden Flame Tiger Bear had even held the upper hand in terms of momentum.
However, as the fight dragged on, the Golden Flame Tiger Bear began to feel that something was off.
Despite being a soul beast, with superior physical strength and endurance, why did it feel like his opponent was the true beast?
Xiao Tianyang's limitless stamina, rock-solid muscles, and iron-like skin made him seem more like a soul beast than a human!
But now, with danger looming overhead, Golden Flame Tiger Bear knew he had no choice but to defend himself. Failure to do so would result in serious injury—or worse.
"Roar!" The Golden Flame Tiger Bear let out a fierce roar, slashing wildly with his claws to tear apart the dragon-shaped palm strike that Xiao Tianyang had unleashed.
"The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palm aren't so easily broken. Get down!" Xiao Tianyang's anger flared as he saw his attack being resisted. With a surge of strength, he intensified the force behind his palm.
Boom!
The ground beneath them shattered, sending sand and rocks flying.
Golden Flame Tiger Bear's feet sank deep into the soil, and his eyes quickly turned bloodshot, his face contorted in pain as he struggled under the immense pressure.
Just then, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
"Woof! Woof!" In the distance, Bubu's fur stood on end as he barked frantically.
"Such urgent barking... Could it be another 10,000-year soul beast attacking?" Xiao Tianyang's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly withdrew his attack. Though he couldn't understand Bubu's exact words, the panic in the dog's voice was unmistakable.
However, in that brief moment of distraction, Golden Flame Tiger Bear seized the opportunity. Instead of retreating, the beast lunged forward, pressing Xiao Tianyang down with both claws.
"Since you have no shame, you can go to hell!" Xiao Tianyang's eyes turned cold.
Though he had been ruthless earlier, he had always held back to avoid causing fatal harm.
This was meant to be a lesson for Golden Flame Tiger Bear, who had initiated the attack. Even if provoked, there was no need for such excessive violence. Couldn't things have been resolved through words?
But now, with the Golden Flame Tiger Bear pressing the attack, Xiao Tianyang had no choice but to retaliate.
"First Soul Skill: Myriad Transformations Fire!"
Three soul rings rose from his feet, and as the thousand-year soul ring lit up, nine flaming spears materialized around him. Grabbing two of them, Xiao Tianyang stepped forward, his movements as fluid as walking on water.
To Golden Flame Tiger Bear, Xiao Tianyang's figure blurred into an afterimage, darting straight toward his chest.
Thud!
Two flaming spears pierced through the beast's chest. Despite the grievous injury, Golden Flame Tiger Bear's face twisted into a mask of madness. He spread his arms wide, attempting to crush Xiao Tianyang in a bear hug.
But Xiao Tianyang was too quick. With a nimble flip, he soared over the beast's head, grabbing two more spears mid-air. His eyes sharp as a falcon's, he hurled the spears with precision.
Thud!
Another muffled sound echoed as the spears struck Golden Flame Tiger Bear's shoulder blades, sending a chill through the beast's heart.
However, underestimating a 69,000-year soul beast would be a fatal mistake.
Xiao Tianyang knew this well. He reached behind his back, gripping two more flaming spears, while using his feet to launch two additional spears into the air. With a swift motion, he hurled all four spears simultaneously.
Thud!
This time, the spears struck Golden Flame Tiger Bear's elbows and waist, causing the massive beast to stiffen. Its front paws, which had been ready to strike, now hung limply at its sides.
"This will be the final blow. Your life ends here!" With lightning speed, Xiao Tianyang drove a flaming spear straight into the beast's head.
"Burn!"
In an instant, Golden Flame Tiger Bear's body was engulfed in flames far hotter than the golden fire it had wielded. This was the Flame Emperor—a flame seed of unparalleled power, a supreme force among all fires.
Though incomplete, the Flame Emperor's intensity was more than enough to overwhelm the Golden Flame Tiger Bear. Under its scorching heat, the beast slowly collapsed to the ground.
Yet, it wasn't dead. The resentment and unwillingness in its eyes told Xiao Tianyang that the beast still clung to life.
But Xiao Tianyang had no time to finish the job. Bubu's frantic barking grew even more urgent, and this time, Xiao Tianyang understood the message.
His eyes widened in realization, then darkened with frustration. "I knew this mission wouldn't be so simple. I didn't expect them to find me so quickly!"
With a stomp of his foot, he cursed under his breath. "Damn it! I finally encountered a soul beast nearing 70,000-year, and now I have to leave after him attacking me!"
Though reluctant, Xiao Tianyang valued his life too much to risk it for a soul ring. With a heavy heart, he made the rational decision to retreat.
But just as he turned to leave, he sensed a familiar presence approaching from behind. After a brief internal struggle, he glanced over his shoulder.
The moment their eyes met, the air seemed to freeze.
"What are you doing here?" Xiao Tianyang asked, though he already knew the answer.
Qian Renxue, momentarily stunned, felt the intense heat behind her. Without hesitation, she rushed forward and tackled Xiao Tianyang to the ground.
Boom!
The ground shook as the two landed, their bodies pressed together. The scorching earth beneath them contrasted sharply with the softness of their embrace.
Xiao Tianyang couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as the faint fragrance of her hair reached his nose. His hands instinctively moved to her slender waist...
But then, he frowned. "You're hurt?"
"Can't you see I'm being hunted?" Qian Renxue replied, her voice tinged with pain. The awkwardness of their position was overshadowed by the urgency of the situation.
Before they could say more, a massive fireball erupted above them, forcing Xiao Tianyang to act quickly. Without a second thought, he wrapped his arms around Qian Renxue, shielding her from the blast.
With a swift motion, he rolled downhill, his speed astonishing. In mere seconds, they were a hundred meters away, safely out of the fireball's range.
Boom!
The fireball struck the ground, sending a wave of heat that singed Xiao Tianyang's back. His clothes were nearly reduced to ashes, and the searing pain made him grit his teeth.
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