Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The violent airflow roared, instantly intertwining with the plants.
However, it only managed to shred a few branches and leaves at the forefront of the tree waves before being overwhelmed by the surging vines behind.
Seeing that his Third Soul Skill had no effect, Tai Nuo's expression changed drastically.
The young man opposite him was also a level 50 Soul King, and Tai Nuo dared not hold back in the slightest.
"Force Tremor," Tai Nuo's Fourth Soul Ring lit up as he suddenly spread his arms, leaning back to gather strength, then slammed his fists heavily into the ground.
Boom—
As his fists struck, a tremendous roar erupted.
The ground began to shake violently, with ripples rapidly spreading outward from Tai Nuo as the center.
The already shattered ground from Tai Nuo's previous skill suddenly collapsed into a shallow pit fifty meters in diameter.
A massive surge of energy shot up from within the circle, whipping up clouds of yellow sand and debris, making it difficult to see what was happening inside from the outside.
Crack, crack, crack—
The tree waves collided with the energy circle, producing creaking sounds.
The front of the energy circle began to deform.
Sections of shattered vines continuously flew out from the intersection of the two skills, only to be carried upward by the energy, soaring into the sky.
Li Xun narrowed his eyes, quickly formulating a plan.
He clapped his hands together.
Centered around the energy circle, a vast number of vines instantly sprouted. These vines did not stop growing but continued to extend upward.
When they reached the upper limit set by the energy circle, they surged downward like water flowing into a whirlpool, cascading down.
Li Xun gazed at the towering vine well, and the fourth black Soul Ring at his feet lit up.
The once vibrant green vegetation suddenly erupted with dazzling electric light.
It was midday, and the brilliant electric light showed no sign of weakening under the sun's rays, intensely stimulating the senses of everyone present.
Tai Nuo, at the center of the energy, was affected by the obstructed view and could only hear the sounds of his skill clashing and grinding against the vines.
He hesitated for a moment before suddenly noticing the shadow looming over him, blocking out the sky.
Tai Nuo looked up, and with just one glance, his soul nearly left his body. He hurriedly prepared to unleash his Soul Skill.
But by then, the plants had already flooded in, and he was submerged in the tree sea the moment he tried to channel his Soul Power.
However, Tai Nuo was not panicked at all.
The Martial Soul of their Strength Clan, the Mighty Gorilla, not only possessed immense strength but also had defensive capabilities far surpassing those of ordinary Soul Masters.
He could withstand the attack and still unleash his Fifth Soul Skill.
"Fifth Soul... Ah... Ah... Ah..." Tai Nuo smiled confidently, his Soul Power circulating within him. Just as he was about to activate his skill, he was suddenly interrupted by a powerful electric current.
The intense current stimulated every inch of Tai Nuo's muscles, causing him to involuntarily scream in agony.
Tailong, who had been watching from a distance, felt his mind go blank upon hearing his father's screams.
His eyes instantly became vacant.
He had never imagined that his father, who had always seemed so powerful in his mind, would suffer such a crushing defeat in this manner. He wanted to rush forward and fight Li Xun to the death, but he found that his legs wouldn't obey.
Because this boy, who looked even younger than him, had not made any unnecessary movements throughout the entire battle with his father.
His body instinctively resisted such a suicidal attack.
At that moment, Poison Douluo arrived with Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong in tow.
From afar, they could see the towering vine well crackling with lightning.
Listening to the screams coming from inside, Poison Douluo clicked his tongue, "That brat is getting more and more twisted."
"Is it over already?" Ning Rongrong sounded a bit disappointed.
It had been a long time since she last saw Li Xun in action, and she had been hoping for a chance to assist him.
"Damn."
Yang Qianjun stared at the plant-filled shaft crackling with lightning, listening to Tai Nuo's agonized screams, so lost in thought that he didn't even notice his fiancée bandaging his arm.
After another half a cup of tea's time.
Li Xun lightly tapped his foot, and the plants he had summoned began to gradually recede.
Soon, Tai Nuo was revealed in the shallow pit.
"Father!" Tailong, as if waking from a dream, frantically rushed toward Tai Nuo.
Tai Nuo was curled up on the ground, his exposed skin blackened and covered in bright red patterns, like intertwined tree branches.
This was the result of being struck by lightning.
Tailong looked at his father, who was unconscious but still trembling intermittently, tears and hatred welling up in his eyes simultaneously.
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Tailong stepped forward to pick up Tai Nuo but was jolted by an electric shock.
Fearfully, he reached out again to test and found that the lightning had dissipated. Only then did he lift Tai Nuo up.
Tailong turned to glare at Li Xun, wanting to hurl some threats, but found himself unable to speak.
The man before him was a Soul King, just like his father. If he accidentally provoked him, he might end up being left here today as well.
So, he shifted his target and glared fiercely at Yang Qianjun.
"Damn it," Yang Qianjun was speechless. He was the victim here, wasn't he?
"Haha, Brother Yang, you're in trouble," Li Xun naturally noticed Tailong's glare and turned to tease Yang Qianjun.
"I was the one harassed, I was the one beaten, and now I'm the one being resented for you beating his father. Is there no end to this?"
Yang Qianjun sighed dramatically, drawing laughter from everyone.
Seeing her fiancé like this, Bai Jing chuckled softly, "Of course, you pick the softest persimmon to squeeze."
"Brother Yang, do you think he'll call for reinforcements to come after you?" Ning Rongrong was doubled over with laughter.
"Probably. The Power Clan is known for being protective, especially since Tailong and Tai Nuo are direct relatives of the clan leader, Tai Tan."
Yang Qianjun forced a bitter smile, "Looks like I'll have to call in the big guns too."
"No way!" Ning Rongrong was shocked.
"It's true," Bai Jing, Yang Qianjun's fiancée, said seriously from the side.
"Brother Yang, you and Sister Jing should stay in the academy and not go anywhere."
Li Xun pondered for a moment, "With Teacher and Grandpa Dugu here, even if the Power Clan comes, they won't be able to harm you."
"But to resolve this matter completely, we'll need Senior Yang Wudi to come over."
"Yang boy, what's the Soul Power level of Tai Tan from the Power Clan?" Dugu Bo asked Yang Qianjun.
"I'm not sure of the specifics, but a long time ago, Tai Tan, the clan leader, was already an 80th-level Soul Douluo," Yang Qianjun recalled carefully, somewhat uncertain. "But I estimate he hasn't reached the Title Douluo level yet."
"Xiao Xun, should I go..." Dugu Bo nodded after listening and turned to Li Xun, making a throat-slitting gesture.
He had been listening for a while now. A mere Soul Douluo—if he made a move, the Power Clan could vanish from the continent in no time.
Li Xun's heart stirred as he weighed the pros and cons, then shook his head: "No need. The relationships among the four single-attribute clans are quite complex. It's better to leave this matter for Senior Yang Wudi to handle."
Although Yang Wudi had become a venerated elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and had joined the plan against the Spirit Hall, it couldn't be said that he had no feelings for his old comrades from the four single-attribute clans.
They could fight and fall out among themselves as much as they wanted, but if an outsider were to intervene and kill them, it might backfire.
This needed to be approached gradually.
"Brother Li Xun, it's been a long time since you've trained with us."