Chapter 162: Combat Power Soars
In addition to obtaining two excellent soul ring skills, Yang Xiong's soul bone skills were also incredibly powerful.
Left Leg Soul Bone Skill 1: Emergence of the Hell Dragon.
This skill summons the Undying Hellfire Dragon to possess the user, granting the attack and defense abilities of a 100,000-year soul beast.
Left Leg Soul Bone Skill 2: Hell Dragon Slash.
When using this skill, the left leg can instantly unleash blue flames, launching an energy attack composed of both fire and dark attributes. It's a long-range attack capable of shattering any enemy.
Yang Xiong was extremely satisfied with both the soul ring and soul bone skills. These skills filled the gaps in his abilities and even provided stronger explosive power.
However, the only downside was that his soul power level was still a bit too low. These four 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone skills consumed an immense amount of energy.
The group was ready to leave the area.
Yang Xiong suddenly thought of something. "Senior Bai He, what's the situation with the Elephant Armored Sect? Have they finished getting their soul rings?"
Bai He replied, "Huyan Zhen and the others left seven days ago. Huyan Li obtained a good 10,000-year soul ring."
Yang Xiong sighed. "Well, that's fine. The Elephant Armored Sect is doomed sooner or later. Let them live for a few more days."
After leaving the abyss, Yang Xiong turned to Sword Douluo's group. "Teacher, seniors, I plan to train alone in the Sunset Forest for a while. You can head back first."
Sword Douluo nodded. "With your current strength, you shouldn't encounter too much danger in the Sunset Forest, but always be cautious."
After some communication, Yang Xiong separated from everyone, and even Lin Gong followed the group back. However, Yang Wudi didn't join the others and likely went to visit Dugu Bo.
Yang Xiong had just acquired the soul ring and soul bone and wanted to confirm his current strength. There were many powerful soul beasts in the Sunset Forest, and perhaps he could test just how strong he had become and whether he could truly challenge top-level opponents.
As Yang Xiong walked alone through the Sunset Forest, he felt a sense of solitude similar to when he had survived alone in the Killing City.
Now, his strength was much greater than when he first came to the Sunset Forest. He no longer feared even 10,000-year soul beasts; only the most powerful soul beasts could pose a threat to him.
After wandering through the Sunset Forest for over ten days, Yang Xiong had fought and defeated several soul beasts. However, he didn't hunt them recklessly—he was mainly testing his combat abilities.
The Undying Hellfire Dragon had indeed strengthened Yang Xiong's power. After absorbing the soul ring, his strength had increased greatly, allowing him to match top-tier soul beasts in terms of raw power.
Yang Xiong even felt that if he used all his amplification soul skills, his strength might rival a Title Douluo's.
One day, while walking in the Sunset Forest, Yang Xiong suddenly heard a massive tiger's roar, likely from a soul beast of a very high age.
Yang Xiong quickly rushed toward the sound, only to find a gigantic tiger attacking several people. Judging by their attire, they seemed to be members of the Elephant Armored Sect.
Yang Xiong was puzzled. Hadn't the Elephant Armored Sect left? Why were they still in the Sunset Forest?
There were four people in total. The highest-ranked among them was a Soul Saint, and the others were Soul Emperors. At that moment, they were being chased by a massive tiger, clearly having angered it.
Yang Xiong's gaze shifted to the tiger in front of him, and his expression changed in shock.
The tiger was covered in yellow-black stripes, measuring over ten meters in length, and its eyes were completely white, rather than the usual black-and-white.
This type of tiger was incredibly powerful. It was called the White-eyed Demon Tiger King, a terrifying soul beast from the Sunset Forest. It had likely reached around 70,000 years of age.
Yang Xiong seemed to have an idea and silently followed the White-eyed Demon Tiger King and the four members of the Elephant Armored Sect.
The White-eyed Demon Tiger King was as powerful as expected. Before long, the four members of the Elephant Armored Sect were forced to flee, especially the three Soul Emperors, who seemed to be heavily injured.
Yang Xiong's heart turned cold. The Elephant Armored Sect had always followed the Spirit Hall, essentially being Spirit Hall's number one lackey. They would be a major threat to both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Body Sect. Rather than letting them escape, it would be better to send them to their deaths now.
Seeing the four members of the Elephant Armored Sect running away, Yang Xiong's figure flashed and he instantly appeared beside the Soul Saint. With all his strength, he punched him.
The Soul Saint, already exhausted from fleeing and having to keep an eye on the other three Soul Emperors, was caught off guard by Yang Xiong's punch. His body was slammed hard to the ground, vomiting blood, and he fell heavily.
Seeing someone suddenly emerge, both the White-eyed Demon Tiger King and the three Soul Emperors became extremely cautious.
The Elephant Armored Sect's Soul Saint had strong defenses. Despite being struck by Yang Xiong's punch, he managed to stand up, blood dripping from his mouth.
The Elephant Armored Sect's Soul Saint was shocked. "It's you! My Elephant Armored Sect has no enmity with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. How dare you attack me? Are you not afraid of starting a war between our two sects?"
Yang Xiong smiled. "Just the Elephant Armored Sect? Do you really think you can provoke the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? You're getting too bold."
The Elephant Armored Sect's Soul Saint's face darkened. "Don't be too arrogant, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. What can a mere child like you do? Moreover, this is the Sunset Forest. Even if we kill you, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect won't know."
Yang Xiong laughed. "Exactly because this is the Sunset Forest, I'm sending you all to die."
Yang Xiong didn't summon his martial soul or soul rings. He dashed toward the Soul Saint.
The Elephant Armored Sect's Soul Saint gritted his teeth and used his seventh soul skill: Diamond Mammoth Transformation, transforming into a massive diamond mammoth with incredibly strong defense.
As the two were about to clash, Yang Xiong condensed a massive spiral ball in his hand. The ball was filled with multiple energy types, spinning rapidly, seemingly ready to explode.
Facing the Elephant Armored Sect's Soul Saint's martial soul transformation, Yang Xiong unleashed his spiral ball, infusing it with gold, earth, and thunder energies. The ball flickered with lightning, giving it an extraordinary aura.
The Elephant Armored Sect's Soul Saint wasn't afraid. He immediately used his sixth soul skill, Mighty Mammoth's Protection, and a giant barrier appeared in front of the diamond mammoth.
Yang Xiong's spiral ball surged forward, shattering the barrier and even destroying the mammoth's martial soul transformation.
When everyone looked at the Elephant Armored Sect's Soul Saint again, all that was left was a broken body, his head completely vanished.
The other three members of the Elephant Armored Sect were horrified. They quickly summoned their martial souls, preparing to flee.
Unfortunately, the members of the Elephant Armored Sect were heavily focused on strength training, their bodies massive, but their speed was generally slower.
It wasn't long before the three Soul Emperors were killed by Yang Xiong. Two were crushed by his punches, their bodies shattered, and the last one was swiftly caught by Yang Xiong during his escape and had his neck snapped.
After dealing with the four members of the Elephant Armored Sect, Yang Xiong turned his gaze to the 70,000-year-old White-eyed Demon Tiger King.
This tiger had been extremely fierce. The four members of the Elephant Armored Sect had been relentlessly pursued because they had provoked it.
Yang Xiong looked at the White-eyed Demon Tiger King, preparing to leave, and smiled. "I didn't plan on looking for you, but it's such a coincidence that I ran into you. Looks like I can use you to test my strength."
The White-eyed Demon Tiger King seemed provoked. It let out a mighty roar and pounced directly at Yang Xiong, its giant claws filled with power.
Yang Xiong's expression tightened. He immediately summoned his martial soul and soul rings, his body turning blood red as he activated two yellow, one purple, two black, and one red soul rings. When the blood-red soul ring appeared, even the White-eyed Demon Tiger King felt immense pressure, the kind that only a 100,000-year soul beast could exert on ordinary soul beasts.
Facing the tiger's enormous claws, Yang Xiong threw a punch. The air seemed to crack as his self-created soul skill, Shattering Bone Steel Fist, collided with the White-eyed Demon Tiger King.
After just one blow, both Yang Xiong and the White-eyed Demon Tiger King were forced back several meters. The tiger, being a 70,000-year soul beast, was indeed strong, exuding the dominance of the king of the forest.
Yang Xiong then activated his fourth soul skill: Dragon Elephant Body, making his muscles appear incredibly solid, greatly enhancing his strength, attack, and defense.
Even with this, Yang Xiong's strength was still slightly inferior to the White-eyed Demon Tiger King, as this was an exceptionally powerful soul beast, especially in terms of strength.
However, when it came to speed and agility, Yang Xiong was far superior to the White-eyed Demon Tiger King. His focus in this battle was more on testing the strength of his body.
The two of them exchanged blow after blow, with both sustaining many wounds. Yang Xiong was struck several times by the massive tiger claws, leaving deep gashes, and there were also terrifying bite marks.
The White-eyed Demon Tiger King fared even worse. It had multiple severe wounds, countless bones shattered by Yang Xiong, and even its massive tail was ripped off. One of its front legs had also been shattered by Yang Xiong.
Looking at the White-eyed Demon Tiger King, which now showed signs of fear, Yang Xiong smiled. "It's almost over. I've pretty much figured out my strength. Let's end this now."
The White-eyed Demon Tiger King roared in fury, its eyes emitting a terrifying light, as if trying to pierce through its enemy's skull.
But Yang Xiong was unafraid. His eyes flashed with a terrifying red glow, the Shura Divine Light from his Purple Extreme Magic Eyes.
In an instant, the white light emanating from the White-eyed Demon Tiger King's eyes was shattered, and its head seemed to be pierced as it let out a tragic cry.
Before it could recover, Yang Xiong appeared in front of it and delivered a final, powerful blow, instantly shattering the White-eyed Demon Tiger King's head.
The White-eyed Demon Tiger King was killed instantly, leaving behind a black soul ring.
Without hesitation, Yang Xiong quickly searched the White-eyed Demon Tiger King's body and found a white right arm soul bone.
A 70,000-year soul bone was already considered one of the finest in the world. In terms of age, it was comparable to the legacy soul bones of the top three sects.
In just a short time, Yang Xiong's wounds began to heal rapidly, as if he hadn't just been through a brutal fight.
As he stored the soul bone and prepared to leave, a loud voice suddenly rang out. "Who dares to kill my Elephant Armored Sect disciples?!"
(END CHAPTER)
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