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"Don't blink. The real show is about to begin."
Lan Minghua stood in front of Oscar and the others, raising a semi-circular protective barrier.
Everyone looked up at the sky, eager to see why the Dark Devilgod Tiger was descending from above.
The Dark Devilgod Tiger suddenly twisted its body, positioning its four limbs downward. The wings on its back flapped violently.
At the moment its wings flapped, a fierce gust of wind erupted, producing a howling sound. It forcefully halted its descent in midair.
However, a dark silhouette appeared above it—a human figure.
It was none other than the legendary Tiger-Slayer, Wu Song!
"Tiger brat, don't you run! Your grandpa Wu Song is here to battle you for another three hundred rounds!"
Wu Song's voice thundered like a bell as he suddenly appeared above the Dark Devilgod Tiger's head.
Before anyone could react, his fist smashed down on the tiger's skull.
"ROAR!!!"
The Dark Devilgod Tiger let out a wretched scream as blood gushed from its head.
Its massive body, the size of a small mountain, plummeted toward the ground like a meteor.
Even though it frantically flapped its wings, it couldn't slow its fall.
"BOOM!!!"
The Dark Devilgod Tiger crashed to the ground, creating a massive crater.
The entire earth trembled, and a terrifying shockwave rippled in all directions.
Trees within a hundred-meter radius were completely uprooted.
The crater wasn't far from Lan Minghua and the others; the protective shield roared loudly as the shockwave struck it.
Inside the barrier, Oscar and the other two were dumbfounded.
Though the current battle didn't quite compare to Lan Minghua's earlier palm strike, it was still a spectacle rarely witnessed.
"So powerful… someone's actually hunting the Dark Devilgod Tiger!" Meng Yiran exclaimed in awe.
Oscar turned to her and asked, "Junior Sister Meng, is this Dark Devilgod Tiger really that strong?"
Meng Yiran nodded softly. "Yes, the Dark Devilgod Tiger is a type of evil soul beast. It can devour other soul beasts to grow stronger."
"It's said that with ten thousand years of cultivation, it can rival a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. That may be an exaggeration, but it's still undeniably powerful."
Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing clicked their tongues in disbelief at her words.
Lan Minghua was also quite surprised. It seemed Meng Yiran's exotic beast family had some real heritage.
They even knew about the existence of the Dark Devilgod Tiger.
The tiger before them was the very same sixty-thousand-year-old Dark Devilgod Tiger from the original story.
It had clashed several times with the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python. Though it had lost each time, those two could never kill it.
They could only join forces to drive it away.
In one-on-one combat, they might not even have been its match.
This alone was enough to show just how terrifying the Dark Devilgod Tiger was.
But now, it wasn't facing the Titan Giant Ape or the Sky Azure Bull Python.
It was facing—Wu Song, the Tiger Slayer!
Not long ago, Lan Minghua had finally figured out why Wu Song had come to the Star Dou Forest.
It turned out it was for this Dark Devilgod Tiger!
Lan Minghua didn't go to help; Wu Song didn't need his help anyway.
In the pit, the Dark Devilgod Tiger shook its head and slowly stood up.
Its body was covered in wounds and drenched in blood—evidence of a brutal fight.
But it still had the strength to continue. Its abyssal tiger eyes glared ferociously at the figure in the sky and let out a furious roar.
"ROAR!!!"
The roar echoed through the mountains and forests!
Suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and fierce winds howled.
A bolt of Dark Devilgod Lightning, infused with wind, thunder, evil, and darkness, descended straight toward Wu Song.
That jet-black lightning was like a furious dragon, carrying the power to obliterate everything in its path.
Wu Song looked up, a trace of delight in his eyes, and smiled.
A tiger like this was worthy of his full effort!
With a sharp motion, he drew the twin sabers strapped to his back and hurled them straight at the incoming lightning.
The sabers sliced through the air like icy flashes, colliding with the Dark Devilgod Lightning.
In an instant, a deafening explosion rocked the sky, light bursting in all directions and illuminating the entire forest.
Taking advantage of the moment, the Dark Devilgod Tiger roared and transformed into a shadow, shooting into the sky.
Its speed multiplied several times over as it became a streak of black lightning, swiping a claw at Wu Song in midair.
Wu Song reacted swiftly, dodging to the side while landing a clean punch on the tiger's head.
The two clashed violently in the sky, fists and claws flying.
One large and one small figure collided again and again. Black lightning rained down, striking Lan Minghua's shield.
Though the lightning struck violently, it couldn't break the shield, only emitting crackling electric sounds.
Just then, Wu Song's furious roar came from above:
"Of all the tigers I've fought, none surpass you. I, Wu Song, recognize you as the strongest!"
"But even so—your time ends now!"
Wu Song released his domain. His aura soared, and a massive divine image appeared behind him.
In that moment, he was like a war god, towering over the Dark Devilgod Tiger.
Yet, the tiger did not submit.
It roared defiantly, slashing upward with countless wind blades aimed at Wu Song's divine image.
"Evil creature! Meet your end!"
Wu Song shouted, his voice shaking the heavens and earth.
As he roared, he raised his right fist high.
Golden light gathered around the divine image's right fist, where countless stars seemed to shimmer, emitting a terrifying aura.
The Dark Devilgod Tiger, sensing the threat, didn't retreat. Instead, it accelerated toward Wu Song.
Like a bolt of black lightning, it reached him in an instant.
Opening its massive jaws, it bared its sharp fangs, aiming to swallow him whole.
But Wu Song remained fearless. His eyes showed no panic.
At the very moment the tiger's jaws were about to close around him, his fist came crashing down like a meteor.
The punch surged with unstoppable momentum, slamming straight into the tiger's head.
The sheer force tore through the air, creating a piercing shriek.
The tiger's pupils contracted as the scent of death filled its senses.
But by then, it was too late to dodge.
In the next instant, Wu Song's fist connected with the tiger's skull.
Time seemed to freeze.
"BOOM!!!"
A thunderous explosion erupted, shaking the heavens.
Brilliant light burst forth, too intense to look at directly.
A powerful shockwave rippled outward like a tsunami, distorting the very air.
The Dark Devilgod Tiger was flung to the ground like a broken kite.
The earth shook violently, dust filled the air, and trees were uprooted and toppled by the force.
The tiger lay in the pit, its breath faint, the light of its life rapidly fading.
Its body was mangled beyond recognition. Blood poured from its wounds, soaking the land.
The sinister gleam in its eyes had vanished, replaced by weakness and fear.
In the next moment, Wu Song caught his fallen sabers and with one swift motion—severed the Dark Devil-god Tiger's head.
Lan Minghua lowered the shield, shocked by Wu Song's overwhelming power.
He stepped forward slowly.
Oscar and the others gulped when they saw the towering, murderous figure.
"Junior Sisters… do you think Master can beat that guy?" Oscar asked.
Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran rolled their eyes at him. Of course, they believed Lan Minghua could win.
Oscar scratched his head awkwardly, a sheepish smile on his face.
Just then, Wu Song sensed someone behind him and spun around sharply.
"Who's there?!"
Oscar sighed bitterly. "Ugh… are we going to fight again?"
Lan Minghua's voice came gently: "Er Lang, it's me."
Wu Song recognized him and lit up with surprise. "Sect Master! Why are you here?!"
"Huh? Sect Master?!"
(End of Chapter)