Yu Xiaogang's face stiffened when he heard this, while Tang San frowned slightly and said, "Xiao Tian, do you really think I can't protect them both under your attack?"
Xiao Tian smiled faintly. It had been a while since the last alert about Tang Hao had sounded in his mind the night before. Now that Zhao Wuji hadn't appeared either, it meant Tang Hao must have left Shrek to handle his own matters. He could relax a little.
With a light step forward on his right foot, Xiao Tian instantly appeared behind Tang San, facing Ning Rongrong with a smile.
Boom!
Tang San took a few tenths of a second to fully react, cold sweat trickling down his face. "Xiao Tian, what did you just do?!"
His heart was pounding, muscles tense with nerves. Not only him; everyone present had been shocked by Xiao Tian's move. Only after Tang San spoke did they regain their senses.
Ning Rongrong glanced at Xiao Tian, now less than five fists away, sensing his powerful masculine aura and couldn't help but blush.
Xiao Wu dashed excitedly over, tugging Xiao Tian's arm. Coquettishly, she said, "Brother, brother, is this your new self-created soul skill? It feels stronger than my third soul skill, teleportation!"
Thanks to her teleportation skill, Xiao Wu could sense slight spatial fluctuations. But she was still somewhat puzzled. Both Xiao Tian's skill and her instant movement involved space, yet she could only use hers because of her soul ring, while Xiao Tian had created his own — truly impressive!
Xiao Tian smiled slightly. "I call it 'A World Away.' It's complicated to explain, but basically, it lets me cover a relatively long distance in an extremely short time."
Hearing this, Tang San breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, he grew more certain that Xiao Tian must have been born in a martial arts world, just like himself!
So close to the edge of the world!
In their world, only those with incredibly strong Qinggong skills could do this. The speed was so fast that it escaped the eye's perception, creating an illusion of teleportation.
Tang San clicked his tongue. Although his Ghost Shadow Footsteps were amazing and fast, no matter how much he practiced, he couldn't pull off what Xiao Tian had just done.
Xiao Tian's display left Tang San feeling a twinge of frustration.
Zhu Zhuqing beside them had eyes filled with admiration, eager to learn.
Xiao Tian's self-created soul skill perfectly suited nimble attack soul masters like her — especially assassins with swift strikes.
When Xiao Tian made that move, no one present could react in time. If he had intended to kill, the target would have been seriously wounded or worse.
Even Flanders was stunned. He nearly fell for Xiao Tian's trick despite being a Soul Saint in the Agility Attack category. What level must Xiao Tian be?
Seeing some on guard, Xiao Tian paled slightly and smiled: "Don't underestimate this move. But it consumes massive soul power. That short distance just now used up almost half of my spirit energy. I can't use it often."
These words brought sighs of relief to Tang San, Dai Mubai, Flanders, and the others.
Xiao Tian smiled quietly to himself. Tang San's heart must be racing. In the martial arts world, this kind of "so close yet so far" feat required profound internal power and exceptional lightness skills.
What a pity—it was just an illusion.
He couldn't exactly say this was shrinking the earth to an inch — that would be terrifying.
Returning to his original spot, Xiao Tian looked at Tang San and asked calmly, "Tang San, do you still want to stick to your previous plan?"
Tang San's expression said it all: "I give up." Xiao Tian wanted to laugh. So cool!
Tang San replied he wouldn't insist anymore but would find another chance to test Xiao Tian.
He secretly worried: if Xiao Tian really came from the same world as him, what would that mean?
After this little incident, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang no longer pushed back.
Xiao Tian was in this state—how could he train his overall vision?
As the contest began, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile slowly emerged before Ning Rongrong, and two beams of light sunk into Tang San.
"One for strength, the other for speed!"
Oscar prepared a few of his super recovery sausages, ready to restore Tang San's soul power later.
Oscar's auxiliary abilities were undeniably far weaker than Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile!
Tang San, as usual, immediately used Blue Silver Entanglement as a test.
Tall blue silver grass sprouted from the ground to distract Xiao Tian, while a small cluster suddenly rose from around Xiao Tian, wrapping his body.
Xiao Tian wasn't planning to use sword energy this time. He wanted to see how powerful Tang San could be.
After all, he'd just released it into the sea, so...
Sword energy!
Xiao Tian brought two fingers of his right hand together and flicked them. All the blue silver grass on his body instantly sliced apart by Fifteen!
"The second soul skill—Parasitism!"
Seeing Xiao Tian caught by Blue Silver Grass, Tang San smiled faintly. After so many years, it was the first time he'd managed to control Xiao Tian. He was getting stronger!
Tang San sensed a vague sensation inside. When the grass wrapped Xiao Tian, its seeds had already been planted and were now rapidly sprouting.
Seizing the moment, Tang San launched Ghost Shadow and closed in on Xiao Tian instantly.
Xiao Tian sighed—same old routine. Was Blue Silver Grass control too simple?
Without hesitation, he knew Tang San wanted to activate his third soul skill, Spider Web Binding.
Sword energy surged with the second soul skill, slicing the blue silver grass into pieces.
"I'm bored," Xiao Tian muttered as Tang San approached.
Tang San was silent. The battle now escalated.
Tang San charged forth!
Eight Spider Lance appeared!
Xuanyu hand!
Tang San controlled the Eight Spider Lances behind him, aiming at Xiao Tian's chest.
Xiao Tian's eyes narrowed. Tang San was serious!
"Tang San, what are you doing?" Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong couldn't help but worry, seeing him use the deadly Eight Spider Lance against Xiao Tian.
P.S. This chapter highlights Xiao Tian's incredible agility and newly created soul skill, revealing his possible roots in a martial arts world like Tang San's. The tension and strategy ramp up as Tang San attempts to match Xiao Tian's speed and skill with his own formidable abilities. The interaction exposes the deepening rivalry and respect between these powerful warriors.
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