Chapter 171: Zhang Lexuan Takes Action
Watching as his subordinates fell one after another, the Death God Messenger showed a ferocious expression. "Damn it, if you want us dead, I'll make sure to drag you all down with me!"
His eyes glowed with madness, as though he had already fallen into despair.
In the next moment, the Death God Messenger waved his right hand, and an endless stream of puppet-like evil soul masters surged towards Ma Xiaotao and the others.
"Boom!"
He then activated his soul power, causing a violent explosion to erupt around them.
These puppet evil soul masters moved stiffly, but their numbers were overwhelming, flooding over Ma Xiaotao and the others like a tidal wave.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The shockwaves from the explosions swept towards the group like a ferocious beast, tearing through the air.
Rocks were sent flying, and dust filled the air.
"Not good!"
Ma Xiaotao felt the explosive force, her face changing color. The seventh 100,000-year soul ring on her Evil Fire Phoenix flared with dazzling light.
"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"
Ma Xiaotao shouted loudly.
Her body was instantly enveloped in flames, transforming into a giant phoenix that soared above the cave.
The phoenix's wings spread out, blocking the waves of attacks around them.
"Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar!"
Dai Youheng's face also grew extremely grim. The evil soul masters were so vicious that they were willing to drag others down with them even as they died.
However, after Dai Youheng's breakthrough to Soul Sage, after summoning his Martial Soul Avatar, his soul power increased dramatically.
Ma Xiaotao and Dai Youheng quickly gathered the remaining five team members together, using their Martial Soul Avatars and powerful soul skills to resist the tremendous explosion force.
Their bodies were pushed back by the shockwave, but they still tightly protected their teammates.
"Just as I thought!"
Outside the cave, Zhang Lexuan sensed the explosive aura and quickly released her Crescent Moon Martial Soul. Nine soul rings shone with light.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, red, red.
She radiated a powerful aura, as though a bright moon had descended upon the world.
The Crescent Moon released dazzling light, immediately surrounding Ma Xiaotao and the others for protection.
"Boom!"
She quickly formed hand seals, and beams of moonlight turned into barriers, weakening the force of the explosion.
After a moment, the explosion ceased. Ma Xiaotao and the others, still frightened, cautiously stepped out of the cave, each of them looking somewhat disheveled.
Their clothes were torn, their bodies covered in dust and wounds, but their eyes remained full of determination.
Fortunately, at the crucial moment, Zhang Lexuan's power had reduced the intensity of the explosion. Otherwise, even though Ma Xiaotao and Dai Youheng had reached the Soul Sage rank, they would have been severely injured.
"Now you know the consequences of underestimating the enemy," Zhang Lexuan said, looking seriously at Ma Xiaotao and the others.
This time, even she was caught off guard. Before making a move, she had sensed that the strongest in the cave was only a Soul King.
She hadn't expected that the enemy had hidden soul guide cannons within the puppets, leading to the explosion.
In the confined cave, they couldn't avoid it and had to endure the explosion's damage.
Zhang Lexuan's eyes were filled with reproach and concern. She hoped that everyone could learn from this lesson.
"Senior Sister, this time it's truly my fault. As the leader of the Shrek Seven Devils, I should have eliminated all potential risks beforehand. I almost led everyone into danger."
Ma Xiaotao said with regret.
She lowered her head, her eyes full of guilt.
"It's not your fault. We were also a bit too careless," Dai Youheng and the others stepped forward, taking responsibility. Indeed, after their rapid increase in strength, they had become a little overconfident.
They realized their mistake and silently swore never to underestimate their enemies again.
"It's good that you understand your mistake. Evil soul masters are very cunning, and we can never predict what methods they will use. Next time, make sure to thoroughly investigate the situation before making a move. Never act rashly," Zhang Lexuan's expression softened slightly, allowing Ma Xiaotao and the others to rest in place and prepare for the next evil soul master base.
Soon, after a brief rest, they were led by Zhang Lexuan and destroyed nearly all of the evil soul master bases along the borders of the two empires.
Now, they had reached the final base.
This base was located deep in a tall mountain, surrounded by dense forests, with a dangerous terrain that was easy to defend but hard to attack.
"This should be the main headquarters of the evil soul masters. I will handle it personally. You all must ensure your own safety," Zhang Lexuan said solemnly.
"Based on my perception, there should be quite a few Soul Douluo-level experts here."
Zhang Lexuan's expression grew serious. She sensed that this would be a tough battle.
"I will take care of the Soul Douluo, while the rest of the evil soul masters should be dealt with by all of you. Remember, do not separate."
Zhang Lexuan quickly formulated a battle strategy, disappearing in the direction where the Soul Douluo had gathered, while Ma Xiaotao and the others headed in another direction.
Zhang Lexuan arrived at a spot and immediately saw three Soul Douluo, seemingly performing some sort of ritual.
They were sitting in a large formation, chanting words and waving their hands. The magic array emitted eerie light.
Zhang Lexuan released her Crescent Moon Martial Soul, and the nine soul rings flashed. The fifth soul ring lit up and released black light.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Moonfall!"
The Crescent Moon Martial Soul in the air turned golden, splitting into three similarly sized crescent moons. They shot toward the three Soul Douluo like sickles at great speed.
The crescent moons cut through the air, carrying immense pressure, as though they were going to sever everything in their path.
"Not good, we're under attack!"
The three Soul Douluo sensed the imminent danger and their expressions changed drastically. They frantically used their martial souls to block the attack while calling for reinforcements.
Their martial souls appeared, and defensive lights lit up, trying to resist the oncoming crescents.
Even though the three Soul Douluo used their defensive soul skills immediately, this attack contained the full force of Zhang Lexuan, a Title Douluo-level expert.
The three sickles landed, instantly breaking their defenses. The enormous tearing force heavily injured them.
Their bodies were cut with deep wounds by the crescent moons, blood pouring out and staining the ground.
Zhang Lexuan decisively launched three more Crescent Moon blades, ending the lives of these three evil soul masters.
Her actions were swift and efficient, with no hesitation.
She then used her movement skill and rushed toward the direction of Ma Xiaotao and the others, aiming to resolve the remaining evil soul masters as quickly as possible.
Her figure darted through the forest like a ghost.
However, just as she was about to meet up with Ma Xiaotao and the others...
"Heh, I didn't expect you Shrek Academy people to find this place."
Suddenly, a cold voice came.
Zhang Lexuan quickly dodged, leaping onto a tree.
She saw a blood-red longsword appear at the spot.
The sword exuded a strong evil aura, as though it was formed from countless vengeful souls.
"Yumeng Sword Martial Soul? Yumeng Douluo?"
Zhang Lexuan's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected that this place was guarded by a Saint Spirit Sect elder, a 93rd-level attack-type Title Douluo.
Could there be another plan here?
Otherwise, there wouldn't be a Title Douluo guarding this place.
Her heart filled with confusion and vigilance, fully aware that the upcoming battle would be troublesome.
(END CHAPTER)
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