Chapter 44: Gu Xuan vs Feng Xiao Tian (II)

As the host's voice fell, Gu Xuan and Feng Xiao Tian both moved.

"First Soul Skill: Wind Blade Formation!"

Feng Xiao Tian's first yellow soul ring on his body lit up, and with a casual gesture, several wind blades condensed from soul power appeared, swiftly attacking Gu Xuan.

Gu Xuan surged forward directly, his first and second soul rings on his body lighting up in succession, bolstered by two amplifying soul skills, a pair of dark gold bone claws crushed each wind blade one by one, his bone claws suffering no damage at all.

Feng Xiao Tian watched this scene, his eyes flickering slightly, and he gained a clearer understanding of Gu Xuan's strength once again.

Although his wind blade attack power isn't particularly strong, its cutting ability is top-tier among peers; Gu Xuan actually crushed each of his wind blades one by one, and his bone claws remained unscathed, which already proves the opponent's strength—after all, he himself is at forty soul power, while Gu Xuan is only at thirty-three.

Even an ordinary thirty-three Soul Elder, even a defensive-type Soul Elder, couldn't remain unscathed after being cut by his wind blades, let alone directly crush his wind blades like Gu Xuan did.

Gu Xuan cannot be measured by common sense; perhaps this is the strength of a Titled Douluo's offspring, for he was born with a golden spoon in his mouth, and his awakened martial soul directly inherited the powerful martial soul of his predecessors.

With the release of the two amplifying soul skills, after crushing the wind blades Feng Xiao Tian unleashed, Gu Xuan quickly closed in, but Feng Xiao Tian showed no fear, his second yellow soul ring on his body lighting up as he prepared to engage Gu Xuan in close combat.

"Second Soul Skill: Twin Wolf Embodiment!"

Feng Xiao Tian's second soul skill is also an amplifying ability; under its effect, his attack, strength, and defense increase by fifty percent, his hands transforming into two ferocious, terrifying wolf heads, the wolf heads opening their mouths, two rows of sharp canine teeth flashing with a cold light, as if they could easily tear through any defense.

"Bang!"

The two engaged in close combat, the dark gold bone claws colliding with the wolf heads, the clash of claw and fang producing a ringing metallic sound, each collision sending out sparks.

In just a few breaths, they exchanged blows several times, offense and defense matched, neither gaining an advantage.

Yet just this single contact left Feng Xiao Tian even more astonished at Gu Xuan—being a forty Soul Elder, only one soul ring away from advancing to Soul Ancestor, after using his second soul skill's amplifying ability, he was only on par with this thirty-three Soul Elder Gu Xuan?

Although Feng Xiao Tian had not underestimated Gu Xuan before, he certainly never imagined Gu Xuan could be this formidable—a thirty-three Soul Elder's strength actually matching his own?

This is truly a monster!

The wolf heads frenziedly tore and bit, Feng Xiao Tian's first soul skill on his body lit up again, numerous wind blades released at close range toward Gu Xuan, the sharp cutting aura instantly brushing his face.

One must admit, Feng Xiao Tian's combat skill and awareness are also top-notch; in the original story, relying solely on his own strength he almost subdued Tang San after he had consumed immortal-grade herbs, and if it weren't for Tang San possessing an additional Haotian Hammer martial soul, the outcome would still be uncertain.

Now Gu Xuan also genuinely felt Feng Xiao Tian's strength; if not for his deep foundation, having absorbed three soul rings beyond his level, his physique comparable to a Soul Ancestor, he might have been directly suppressed by Feng Xiao Tian in close combat.

Facing the wind blades Feng Xiao Tian released at close range to his face, Gu Xuan reacted swiftly, his arms forcefully deflecting the wolf heads, his dark gold bone claws then instantly crushing each of those close-range wind blades in a flash.

However, because he was distracted dealing with the wind blades, Feng Xiao Tian's right leg swept across his waist, causing him to stumble involuntarily and retreat three steps.

At this moment, Feng Xiao Tian gained the upper hand!

The spectators who had bet on Feng Xiao Tian cheered outright; Gu Xuan is indeed a monster, but Feng Xiao Tian is also strong! Now the situation clearly favors Feng Xiao Tian.

Gu Xuan steadied his stance, his dark gray eyes gazing at Feng Xiao Tian, and he said softly, "You're not bad, to be honest, among peers, you're the strongest I've ever met."

Feng Xiao Tian, hearing this, also laughed and replied, "You're not bad either; achieving this strength with thirty-three soul power, no wonder you're the grandson of a Bone Douluo!"

Although they had spoken, the attacks did not cease; Gu Xuan's bone claws tore like wind, his attack power reaching its peak, each contact with Feng Xiao Tian's wolf heads dimming their light somewhat.

Although Feng Xiao Tian was inwardly surprised, his expression showed little change; he had no fear of close combat, for his soul power level was there—Gu Xuan, though deep in foundation, ultimately had inferior soul power; as long as Gu Xuan's soul power is exhausted, victory will still be his.

Suddenly, Gu Xuan's right claw shot out toward Feng Xiao Tian's face; Feng Xiao Tian extended his left wolf head to clamp Gu Xuan's claw, Gu Xuan's left knee snapped up, aiming for Feng Xiao Tian's philtrum; Feng Xiao Tian felt a chill down his back, likewise raising his right leg to block, their two legs locking in a test of strength.

At the same time, Feng Xiao Tian took the initiative, his right wolf head opening its maw, sharp cold light surging as it lunged to tear at Gu Xuan's head; Gu Xuan likewise raised his left arm bone claw to block, for a moment both were supported only by one leg, locked in a struggle, each restricting the other.

Gu Xuan's strength is indeed terrifying, but Feng Xiao Tian's power is not weak either—after all, his soul power has reached forty, plus the boost from his second soul skill, for a time neither could overcome the other.

But just then, Gu Xuan smiled, and at the same time his body's purple third soul ring lit up, Feng Xiao Tian was completely restrained by him, with no escape!

"Third Soul Skill: Bone Dragon Purgatory!"

Gu Xuan's indifferent voice rang out before Feng Xiao Tian, Feng Xiao Tian thought inwardly, "Not good," wanting to break free from Gu Xuan's control, but Gu Xuan's strength is not inferior to his; he now tries to pull away and flee, but it's not that simple.

Bone swords sprang up from the ground, about to pierce Feng Xiao Tian's body in an instant; at such close range, if he were struck, not to mention being killed outright, he would certainly suffer severe injury.

However, just as the bone swords' force struck Feng Xiao Tian, his body burst forth with intense green light, simultaneously accompanied by purple radiance—this is the soul ring light emitted when he releases his third soul skill.

"Third Soul Skill: Swift Wind Wings!"

With the release of the third soul skill, a pair of azure wings instantly appeared on his back; relying on the power generated by flapping the wings, the sudden burst allowed him to break free from Gu Xuan's control, then his whole body shot skyward, evading the bone swords' thrust.

Having been shaken off by Feng Xiao Tian, Gu Xuan's expression remained unchanged, for having read the original he knew Feng Xiao Tian's third soul skill is a flight soul skill, and precisely because of that, this kid not only excels in fierce close-range attacks, but with the Swift Wind Wings' flight speed he can also play as an agile-attack soul master; truly he is both a strong attack and agile attack dual system.

Just as Feng Xiao Tian had just taken to the skies, Gu Xuan's right hand dark gold bone claws grew several degrees deeper, instantly turning into five longer, sharper claws—exactly his external soul bone, the Dark Gold Terror Claw.

Gu Xuan's movement was not large; over the past month he had also used the external soul bone a few times, but it had gone unnoticed, because the appearance of the Dark Gold Terror Claw resembles his second soul skill, so unless used continuously it is slow to be detected, as the soul power fluctuations from his second soul skill directly mask those of the external soul bone.

"Sky-Tearing Claw!"

Gu Xuan casually swung a claw at the soaring Feng Xiao Tian, five dark gold energy blades shooting up into the heavens, merely following the just-ascended Feng Xiao Tian.

Fortunately, Feng Xiao Tian reacted swiftly, directly activating his first soul skill against the Sky-Tearing Claw, numerous wind blades slicing downward at it.

Yet this time it left Feng Xiao Tian somewhat incredulous, for his wind blades were actually sliced open directly by those five dark gold energy blades, and the assault undiminished came flying swiftly toward him.

"How is this possible?!" Feng Xiao Tian couldn't help but exclaim.

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