Chapter 136

After breaking through the fourth seal, besides a great increase in strength and the appearance of a second qi-blood soul ring, his fusion with the Wind Dragon King's left leg bone and his control over qi-blood power were also strengthened.

This not only greatly strengthened the cutting attribute of his qi-blood power, but also allowed him to better apply this trait in combat.

Although he still cannot use the wind element as skillfully as Jian Qiu did a few days ago, wrapping his qi-blood power around his hands to add a cutting attribute to his attacks is still possible.

He had never used this fighting method before, so when he suddenly employed it, the effect was immediately apparent—Qian Yuan's arm was already covered in small wounds.

Qian Yuan's expression instantly turned solemn.

This supposed wind-element cutting attribute is actually not that troublesome for him; at most it's comparable to the power of a Soul Ancestor's soul skill. He was injured just now because he was caught off guard; as long as he focuses, it's not an unbeatable technique.

But the trouble is that this thing is merely an add‑on, used in conjunction with Tang Wulin's monstrous strength.

Tang Wulin's strength is already not much lower than his, making him very difficult to deal with; now each of his strikes is also accompanied by a Soul Ancestor‑level auxiliary attack, which makes him feel very uncomfortable.

It seems we must resolve this quickly.

Qian Yuan made up his mind, his second soul ring lit up, and his already thick and long claws elongated further, as if trying to tear Tang Wulin apart.

Tang Wulin took a deep breath, golden airflow surged beneath his feet, and with the acceleration of this current, his figure instantly became almost unreal, in an instant escaping Qian Yuan's attack range.

These two rounds of combat have already let him discover Qian Yuan's weakness: this guy focuses too much on strength, leaving gaps in speed and defense, which is fundamentally different from Tang Wulin's all‑around enhancement.

Tang Wulin used Ghost Shadow Wandering Step, swiftly moving behind Qian Yuan, then a cyan light flashed, and a fierce wind blade from his left leg slashed at Qian Yuan.

Qian Yuan hurriedly turned, his second soul ring lit up again, and his terrifying claws, bolstered by the first, second, third, fifth, and fourth soul skills, collided with the Wind King's Broken Blade Slash.

A piercing sound rang out; although Qian Yuan successfully blocked this strike, he still involuntarily retreated seven or eight steps.

Tang Wulin landed lightly on the ground, then tapped his toes and charged at Qian Yuan again.

Seeing Tang Wulin still planning to pursue, Qian Yuan finally couldn't hold back; all five of his soul rings lit up at once, a tremendous roar burst from his mouth, and yellowish light accompanied by enlarging claws swept out, aiming to eliminate Tang Wulin in one blow.

Seeing this strike, the referee's expression changed instinctively; this fourth soul skill, bolstered by four auxiliary soul skills, is absolutely the strongest soul skill seen on the field so far, and he quickly acted, trying to pull Tang Wulin out of the arena.

However, at that moment he suddenly saw Tang Wulin's expression, which showed not a trace of fear but was full of confidence, as if he believed Qian Yuan's soul skill could not harm him in the slightest.

Seeing that expression, the referee's steps paused; up to now in the match, Tang Wulin has already surprised him too many times, and this time he might not be able to surprise him again.

And Tang Wulin did not disappoint him; his second golden soul ring lit up for the first time, the golden dragon scales on his body flashed, and he hard‑blocked Qian Yuan's astonishing strike.

Roar—

Tang Wulin let out an astonishing dragon roar from his mouth; terrifying qi-blood power surged, quickly forming a huge golden dragon head that struck at Qian Yuan.

Qian Yuan was in a stiff state, unable to dodge, and even had no time to activate his invulnerable shield; at the critical moment the referee stepped in to block the strike, thus preventing him from being seriously injured.

But the referee's intervention also meant Qian Yuan's elimination, and the field instantly shifted to a three‑versus‑two situation.

Tang Wulin didn't pause; after confirming Qian Yuan's elimination, he immediately lunged at Tang Niu Niu, choosing to eliminate her first.

Tang Niu Niu's face changed drastically. Since just now, she has been dealing with several of Zhou Sichen's summoned beasts; although Zhou Sichen has only just reached Soul Elder rank, the problem is she herself is not a combat‑type Soul Ancestor, so after fighting back and forth, for a while neither side could gain the upper hand.

But Tang Wulin is different; he just eliminated their team's vice‑captain, and he truly can take her down single‑handedly.

Helpless, she could only shout her surrender, letting the referee protect her.

As a result, not long after the battle began, the unfortunate Chi Hengyu was forced into a one‑versus‑three situation.

Logically, as a Soul King facing a Soul Ancestor, a Soul Elder, and a Soul Master working together, his odds should still be good, but now he sees no hope of victory at all.

How could a Soul Ancestor and a Soul Master possibly match a Soul King? He just crossed blades with Bei Bei for a while and already gauged her strength; if Bei Bei can maintain this state, over time he is surely doomed to lose.

Now with Tang Wulin added, Chi Hengyu has completely lost any hope of turning the tide; after making his final struggle, he was helplessly blasted off the stage.

No one expected that this final three‑on‑three match would end so easily; although on paper the gap in cultivation was greatest in this match, Shrek's victory was also the swiftest.

On the city wall, Xu Jiawei nodded satisfactorily and asked the girl beside him, "Jiu Jiu, did you see that? This is the opponent you will face in this All‑Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."

Xu Jiu Jiu nodded respectfully.

"I saw it."

Xu Jiawei asked with interest:

"Do you have confidence to win?"

Xu Jiu Jiu said proudly:

"If they only have this level of strength, then they cannot defeat the team I lead."

"Then that's good."

Xu Jiawei smiled satisfactorily, knowing Xu Jiu Jiu was not boasting but stating a fact.

He told her, "The soul bone I had you prepare yesterday can now be taken to the auction, and I've also sent an invitation to Shrek."

Xu Jiu Jiu's heart stirred.

"Brother, what do you mean?"

Xu Jiawei said lightly:

"The child named Tang Wulin and the child named Huo Yutong are only ten and twelve years old yet possess such strength—this is unprecedented in the entire history of the Douluo Continent. In recent years the Ri Yue Di Guo has become increasingly dishonest in the Ming Dou Shanmai region, even showing signs of colluding with Evil Soul Masters; we need powerful allies, and evidently this is a good opportunity to grant a favor to these two children. Go, don't miss the chance."

"Yes."

By the way, the wind attribute in this book serves Tang Wulin much like the Blue Silver Emperor—it's merely an add‑on; his main combat style is still close‑range power output, while the wind attribute chiefly provides enchantment and assistance to close combat.

(End of chapter)