Swoosh—
Xiong Jun's palm descended, and three fierce light slashes instantly burst forth from his sharp claw blades.
The light blades descended from above, wanting to tear apart not only Yang Fan's head but also the entire sky above the spirit beast forest.
The three golden energy light blades collided with the scarlet killing aura, instantly forming a storm tornado that made the surrounding air explode.
This scarlet sword energy wasn't divine power contained within the Asura Sword's body, but rather energy produced from the combination of Yang Fan's own God of Slaughter Domain and the Asura Sword.
As early as the battle with Tang Chen, he had discovered that the Asura Domain could exert greater power under the Asura Sword's influence.
Roar—
Xiong Jun let out a heaven-shaking roar, his solid fists pounding his chest with thunderous thuds.
Those unfamiliar might think Xiong Jun was venting his emotions, but Yang Fan knew that this chest-pounding method was often the most unique way for bear-type spirit beasts to raise their momentum.
"Human!"
"You think this is all the strength I have?"
With that!
A powerful energy aura erupted from Xiong Jun's massive body, and between breaths, the surrounding air became extremely distorted.
Xiong Jun wasn't boasting!
As a super spirit beast possessing Behemoth bloodline, his combat power far exceeded that of the Myriad Demon King ranked fifth, and was even second only to the Snow Empress ranked third.
In an instant...
The blades on his bear paws violently extended again, their length already exceeding five feet.
The ultimate dark metal attribute made this pair of claws even sharper and more resilient.
Xiong Jun's body exceeding fifteen meters also rose again with the extension of the claw blades, his powerful muscles bulging.
The claw blades reached into midair, and a bolt of lightning descended from the sky, attaching blue-purple electric currents to the originally ultimate metal claws.
"Sky-Tearing Claw!"
The bear paws drove the three lightning bolts down like blue-purple whips.
As he attacked, a hint of disdain also appeared in Xiong Jun's massive eyes.
Because he never believed any human soul master could receive this attack.
At this moment...
A flash of cold light arrived first, then the spear emerged like a dragon!
The weapon in Yang Fan's hand was no longer the Asura Divine Sword from before, but rather replaced with his more familiar Soul Breaking Spear, which he could rely on powerful soul power to wield in battle.
The spear tip erupted with dazzling cyan flames, meeting Xiong Jun's claws like thunder and lightning.
The cyan and gold colors collided in midair, actually creating a situation where neither side could overcome the other.
"You think that's all the strength I have?"
Yang Fan imitated Xiong Jun's disdainful attitude from before.
He... also wasn't boasting!
"Interesting!"
"I didn't expect that Sky Azure Bull Python fellow also died at your hands."
"I suppose the Titan Giant Ape was killed by you too!"
Just now!
Xiong Jun had caught the scent of the Sky Azure Bull Python in the cyan light erupting from the Soul Breaking Spear.
When the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape went missing, these fierce beasts hadn't paid any attention to the two gatekeeper guards.
What truly drew their attention was Scarlet King's inexplicable departure at that time.
One must know!
The fierce beasts of the Great Star Dou Forest were all guarding a nearly million-year Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
If not for special circumstances, who would choose to leave easily?
Now looking at it...
He completely understood the cause of death for Scarlet King and the two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts.
"Your appetite isn't small—you actually set your sights on my head."
Xiong Jun laughed coldly.
His strength wasn't something Scarlet King, Sky Azure Bull Python, and Titan Giant Ape could compare to.
Not to mention one of them—even if those three were added together, they would absolutely not be his match.
Yang Fan also smiled, only his smile carried obvious playfulness.
Because Xiong Jun had guessed wrong this time!
Actually, his appetite for this nearly five-hundred-thousand-year Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear wasn't that great.
At least not now!
Compared to that, his true target was still that fellow Di Tian.
Roar—
Xiong Jun roared toward the sky once more, and the claw blades extending from his bear paws actually shortened by two feet at a visible speed.
The blue-purple electric currents on the claw blades also quietly disappeared at this moment.
As one thing declined, another grew!
The shortening of the claw blades and disappearance of lightning caused the dark metal attribute to multiply explosively.
"Stop playing around!"
Yao Lao's voice rang in Yang Fan's heart, also allowing him to immediately understand Yao Lao's intent.
At this moment...
Invisible pressure quietly rose, and a golden light burst forth like lightning from beneath Xiong Jun's feet, enveloping Yang Fan in the blink of an eye.
The speed of light...
That was something even Yang Fan couldn't evade.
Yang Fan knew this was definitely the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear's domain skill, but this was the first time he had seen a domain skill that extended forward in a straight line.
Under the golden light's envelopment...
What Yang Fan felt was the sharpness of Ultimate Metal, as if countless sharp objects were piercing his skin, making him not dare to move half a step, and even afraid to breathe heavily.
A mass of air rapidly poured into Xiong Jun's nasal cavity, and his chest visibly bulged at a visible speed.
His two bear paws crossed before his broad chest at this moment, then rapidly descended, and six blade-like light waves appeared in the claw blades.
The light waves crossed forward!
This was precisely the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear's strongest signature skill and namesake—Dark Gold Terror Claw!
The Ultimate Metal attribute granted this skill unparalleled sharpness, and also allowed Xiong Jun to sever countless soul masters' martial souls with this skill, causing opponents to die violently.
Watching the net-like light slash arrive like lightning, Yang Fan flapped his wings and flew backward while gradually completely relaxing his body.
The next second!
A powerful force not belonging to him rapidly filled his body.
Xiong Jun's attack was indeed strong.
Strong enough that Yang Fan didn't dare to use his Soul Breaking Spear to receive this attack, but there was one thing that no matter how sharp a blade was, it couldn't cut through.
Fire!
What Yang Fan was mobilizing now wasn't only the Heavenly Flame within his body, but also external fire attribute energy that originally didn't belong to him.
His body was now like a massive vortex, continuously absorbing fire attribute from the spirit beast forest into it.
This was precisely one of the marks of a true expert: mobilizing external energy of the same attribute!
Although he was currently using Yao Lao's strength, this was actually a major ability he had comprehended after advancing to Dou Huang.
Yao Lao's strength, the blessing of three Heavenly Flames, the mobilization of external fire attribute...
Under the blessing of multiple buffs, Yang Fan delivered his strongest punch.
Sizzle—
The sound of metal and fire colliding made Yang Fan feel as if his skull was about to explode; this had clearly become a clash between two different attributes.
Xiong Jun lost, but the metal attribute didn't lose!
Yang Fan's victory lay in Yao Lao's half-god level strength and the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus's power.
He now remembered something Yao Lao once said: sometimes battles between experts depend more on the environment.
He hadn't understood before, but now he did!
This was like the Douluo circle's summary of combat power regarding the three great Limit Douluos: Qian Daoliu was invincible in the sky, Tang Chen had no match on land, and Bo Saixi was unstoppable in the sea.
"So you still only have this much strength."
Yang Fan stood before Xiong Jun.
Although not yet dead, the patch of charred black on his chest was only a matter of time.
Groan—
Xiong Jun seemed to want to say something, but the moment his massive mouth opened, a mass of magma mixed with blood flowed out from within.
The might of Yang Fan's single punch had already caused the Heavenly Flame to invade Xiong Jun's internal organs.
"Where exactly did that sword of yours come from?"
The voice suddenly appearing beside his ear made Yang Fan's hair stand on end. Almost instinctively, he flashed downward a hundred meters before turning to check the situation.
Only then did he notice that at some point, Yao Lao had already completely withdrawn his strength.
Just as he was wondering why Yao Lao hadn't given a warning, he was surprised to discover that the fellow who had just spoken was actually still five hundred meters away.
Di Tian?
How did this grandson come back again?
But soon Yang Fan got his answer from Di Tian's previous question.
It was definitely the Asura Sword from before that attracted this grandson!
"Leave the sword in your hand, and I'll let you leave with Xiong Jun's corpse."
Di Tian was also reasonable!
His eyes were only on the Asura Sword in Yang Fan's hand, completely disregarding the life or death of his good brother Xiong Jun.
"You have no use for this sword; spirit beasts can never ascend to become gods."
A look of surprise appeared in Di Tian's eyes: "You puny human actually know quite a lot."
Although he looked down upon human soul masters, he had to admit the words of the youth before him.
That's right!
The Douluo Divine Realm indeed restricted spirit beasts from becoming gods; otherwise, with his strength, he would have already ascended to the Divine Realm long ago.
It was also because of this that he yearned for the Divine Realm even more, longed for it even more.
Because he wasn't willing to be just a spirit beast!
From the battle between this soul master and Xiong Jun just now, he was surprised to discover that the blood-colored longsword just now was a divine weapon.
And it made him believe that might be one of his opportunities.
"It seems you don't intend to make this trade."
Although Di Tian was a spirit beast, having lived for over eight hundred thousand years, his thinking leaned more toward human soul masters.
Although Yang Fan didn't answer, he had already gotten the answer he didn't want from Yang Fan's eyes.
"Ridiculous!"
"I still want your soul ring; would you give it?"
Di Tian wanted to use the Asura Sword to become a god—didn't he want the same?
"Then that depends on whether you have the ability!"
Di Tian laughed coldly.
Indicating that it had been several hundred thousand years since he last heard someone say they wanted his soul ring.
"Enough!"
"Better to let the person behind you come out."
"You are not my match."
Di Tian's strength was not inferior to Yao Lao's in the slightest.
From the moment Yao Lao lent half-god level power to Yang Fan, he had already been discovered by Di Tian.
"You are the only one who can discover this venerable one's existence."
As he spoke... Yao Lao appeared!
"A soul?"
Di Tian couldn't conceal the surprise on his face.
Even having lived for over eight hundred thousand years, this was the first time he had seen a person continue to survive in soul form.
Was this what human soul masters called a ghost?
No wonder he had tried hard to search but couldn't find this strong person's figure.
Yao Lao and Di Tian both suspended themselves in midair, but neither launched an attack; instead, they stared straight at each other.
The stalemate lasted several minutes, causing Yang Fan beside them to begin scratching his ears and cheeks in impatience.
What the!
Was this how battles between experts were supposed to be—so pretentious?
In his confusion... Yao Lao moved!
Thick soul power rapidly surged upward, forming an energy vortex like substantial matter in Yao Lao's palm.
Di Tian facing him similarly condensed energy in his palm, only in this process, his originally human palm had been replaced by a black dragon claw.
The two palms collided!
Di Tian used his famous skill Dragon God Claw, while Yao Lao also used an Earth-grade palm technique in this clash.
This collision directly caused Yao Lao to retreat several hundred meters, while Di Tian didn't move an inch.
Yao Lao... lost?
When Yang Fan saw this scene, his heart skipped a beat.
At this moment, his Master in his eyes didn't seem like that omnipotent Yao Lao, but rather like an elderly person needing care.
Yang Fan suddenly felt that his speed of becoming stronger was too slow!
So slow that he could no longer become Yao Lao's most powerful helper in battle.
But soon he detected Yao Lao's true intent.
Yang Fan understood immediately!
Years of cooperation with Yao Lao made him spread his wings and forcefully insert from the side.
"Not good!"
Di Tian had just been secretly pleased with himself for gaining the upper hand, but soon he discovered he had been tricked.
This human soul had actually used the force he sent out to rapidly approach Xiong Jun.
Di Tian's hands opened forward...
In an instant!
A massive black vortex appeared before him.
Taking one step into the void, when he appeared again, he was already thousands of meters away.
A single slash with the Black Dragon Sword in his hand had already split Xiong Jun in Yao Lao's hands in two.
The next instant!
Yang Fan, bursting out from the flank, rewarded Di Tian with a Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, using this brief time to rapidly fuse with Yao Lao, and put half of Xiong Jun's corpse into his storage spirit guide.
His wings flapped as he charged into the ten-thousand-meter high sky.
They were all half-god level experts—who the hell could control whom?
If they wanted to leave, even if Di Tian cried for his father and mother, he couldn't stop them.
"Master."
"I thought you were going to fight Di Tian for three hundred rounds."
Honestly...
This process and result were beyond Yang Fan's expectations.
"He was waiting for reinforcements; what were you waiting for?"
"Huh? No way?"
"Why not? If it were me, I certainly would."
The Asura Sword was no ordinary item!
For Di Tian, that might be an opportunity he had waited several hundred thousand years for.
Such an opportunity placed before him could completely make the Beast King lower his stance and become unscrupulous.
"Master."
"Between you and Di Tian, who's more powerful?"
Yao Lao fell silent!
After a moment, he said seriously: "Hard to say!"
"But this Di Tian is truly not simple; he has actually already comprehended spatial power."
One must know!
On the Dou Qi Continent, that was an ability only comprehended after advancing to Dou Zong.
Yang Fan was absolutely right!
If not for the restrictions of becoming a god, this fellow Di Tian would now be chilling in the Douluo Divine Realm drinking tea.
"Don't be discouraged!"
"Although we master and disciple didn't defeat Di Tian this time, it wasn't completely without any gains, right?"
Yao Lao suddenly laughed!
Now in their storage spirit guide, they still had half a Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear corpse.
Bear paws, bear gallbladder, bear skin...
These were all top-grade medicinal materials that could be used to refine pills, especially such several-hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts that were hard to come by.
However...
Yang Fan always felt that Yao Lao's smile revealed something meaningful.
It made him feel like the old man was hiding something!
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