Chapter 164: Going All Out to Kill Huyan Zhen
At this moment, Yang Xiong had realized that, purely in terms of soul power and physical strength, there was indeed a significant gap between him and Huyan Zhen.
With a clenched jaw, Yang Xiong immediately used his fifth soul skill: Crimson Blood Thunder Sword. A blood-red longsword appeared in his hand, crackling with lightning.
Yang Xiong swung the sword with all his might, and a terrifying blood-red sword qi shot straight towards Huyan Zhen's forehead, radiating with murderous intent.
But Huyan Zhen simply crossed his arms in front of him. The sword qi collided with his hands, and it was shattered as though it had hit a stone.
Huyan Zhen laughed loudly, "Little brat, you have some flashy tricks, but no matter how many techniques you use, you can't break my defense. Your attack is no different than a mere itch."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiong's eyes turned blood-red, and golden lines began to glow all over his body, a terrifying light filling the entire space. It was his Killing God Domain.
Huyan Zhen's face became more serious. Even though there was a huge difference in their soul power levels, the Killing God Domain quickly started to drain his own soul power. Despite his fierce and powerful nature, Huyan Zhen began to feel a bit uncomfortable.
After activating the Killing God Domain, Yang Xiong gripped the Crimson Blood Thunder Sword with both hands and relentlessly attacked Huyan Zhen. The two exchanged blows, neither of them gaining the upper hand.
As Lin Gong had said earlier, any Soul Douluo-level expert was incredibly formidable. Huyan Zhen, in particular, was nearly at the peak of the Soul Douluo level, just a step away from reaching Title Douluo.
Meanwhile, the other members of the Elephant Armored Sect were faring worse. Yang Wudi's Breaking Soul Spear was extraordinarily powerful, and the defenses of the Elephant Armored Sect members couldn't withstand it.
Huyan Zhen seemed to realize that if this deadlock continued, the others would be picked off one by one by Yang Wudi, and then he would be forced to face a two-on-one battle, which would be troublesome.
Huyan Zhen's third soul ring flashed, and the massive Diamond Mammoth unleashed immense power, as though it were going to crush Yang Xiong entirely. This was his third soul skill: Death Crushing Blow.
This was a pure strength-type soul skill. Even though it was only his third soul skill, its power was related to Huyan Zhen's immense strength and soul power.
Given Huyan Zhen's strength, even an ordinary Soul Saint would be unable to withstand it.
Yang Xiong immediately felt an overwhelming pressure, as if he were about to be crushed into the ground.
With gritted teeth, Yang Xiong activated his third soul skill: Raging Dragon Fury. His body instantly became incredibly violent, his muscles bulging, and he appeared even more robust, as though possessed by a massive Silver-horned Tyrannosaurus.
Then, Yang Xiong concentrated all of his power into the Crimson Blood Thunder Sword and swung it with full force. The sword emitted an endless wave of sword qi, and all of the sword qi converged into a massive character for "Killing", part of the Seven Killing Sword Technique.
Huyan Zhen's Death Crushing Blow was directly shattered by the sword technique, and the character for "Killing" rushed toward him, as though it were about to cleave him in half.
Huyan Zhen was instantly enraged, and his hands slammed into Yang Xiong's Seven Killing Sword Technique. The collision was as terrifying as an explosion, a fierce clash of killing intent and physical power.
The two were knocked back several dozen meters. For the first time, two wounds appeared on Huyan Zhen's body, blood oozing from them. This was the first time Yang Xiong had managed to injure Huyan Zhen, and it was the first time Huyan Zhen had looked so disheveled.
However, in comparison, Yang Xiong had already used three soul skills, and his soul power consumption was significantly greater than Huyan Zhen's. Not to mention, there was still a large difference in their soul power levels.
Huyan Zhen shouted angrily, "You're courting death, little brat. Do you really think this is all I'm capable of?"
With that, Huyan Zhen's second soul ring flashed, and his already massive body seemed to grow even more massive. His muscles became even more imposing, and his second soul skill, Mammoth Might, a strength-enhancing skill, activated.
The two continued their relentless assault, and the ground trembled beneath them. After a series of exchanges, Yang Xiong's mouth began to bleed, and his Xuanming Armor started to develop cracks from the continuous attacks, looking much worse than Huyan Zhen.
Meanwhile, the Elephant Armored Sect had already lost one Soul Saint, who had been pierced by Yang Wudi's Breaking Soul Spear and was now lying lifeless on the ground. The remaining Soul Douluo and two Soul Saints were struggling to hold their ground, while Huyan Li was keeping his distance, realizing he couldn't handle this fight.
It seemed that Yang Wudi was constantly monitoring the situation on Yang Xiong's side, ready to provide assistance if anything went wrong.
Yang Xiong's ability to fight Huyan Zhen at such a level was not only due to his formidable physical strength but also the support of his multiple soul bones.
Furthermore, the Killing God Domain suppressed Huyan Zhen to a certain degree, which was truly key. The Killing God Domain seemed to ignore the difference in soul power levels, making it a terrifying force.
Seeing one of his men fall, Huyan Zhen became even more furious. His sixth soul ring flashed, and a massive Diamond Mammoth descended from the sky, unleashing an overwhelming amount of destructive power. Yang Xiong felt as though he was about to be crushed again.
Yang Xiong gritted his teeth and activated his self-created soul skill: Steel Bones, hardening his skin and bones to their limits in an effort to withstand Huyan Zhen's blow.
However, Huyan Zhen's attack was incredibly powerful, and Yang Xiong was sent flying, his Xuanming Armor shattering into countless pieces. His bones were likely broken in several places, and blood gushed from his mouth. It was clear that he was seriously injured.
Yang Xiong's eyes were filled with an immense killing intent. He looked like a beast back in the Killing City, radiating pure murderous energy.
"It's getting interesting, Huyan Zhen. I've underestimated you. No wonder you're the sect master of the Four Lower Sects."
Yang Xiong wiped the blood from his lips, looking incredibly defiant, even vicious.
Yang Wudi, who had been preparing to rescue Yang Xiong, finally relaxed when he saw that Yang Xiong was not in immediate danger.
Yang Xiong spoke again, "If the mighty sect master of the Elephant Armored Sect only has this much strength, I'm really disappointed."
With that, Yang Xiong's second soul ring flashed, and his injuries instantly healed. His state returned to its peak, thanks to his second soul skill: Heart of Gold.
Seeing this, Huyan Zhen suddenly burst into laughter. "Little brat, you're quite interesting. Below the level of Soul Douluo, I've never seen anyone stronger than you. But you're just a Soul Emperor. A true Soul Master becomes powerful only when they reach the level of Soul Saint. Let me show you the real difference."
Huyan Zhen shouted, and his seventh soul ring flashed. The massive black soul ring seemed to pour endless power into his body. This was his seventh soul skill: Martial Soul True Body.
Under the effect of Martial Soul True Body, Huyan Zhen's already 2.5-meter-tall body grew even larger, reaching 3 meters. Especially after the massive Diamond Mammoth possessed him, his strength seemed to undergo a qualitative transformation.
With just one punch, the ground around Huyan Zhen shattered. It seemed that with the activation of his Martial Soul True Body, not only had his strength increased countless times, but his gravity control had also been greatly enhanced. With just one strike, Yang Xiong was sent flying over ten meters.
Yang Wudi shouted, "Be careful, that old fool Huyan Zhen's seventh soul skill isn't simple. Don't try to take it head-on."
It seemed that Yang Wudi was considering abandoning his opponents to come assist Yang Xiong.
Yang Xiong shouted, "Old Goat, let me handle this. I want to see how strong Huyan Zhen really is."
Yang Xiong then formed a massive Spiral Chidori, larger than ever before, with a diameter of about one meter.
Energy from five attributes—metal, wood, fire, earth, and lightning—poured into the spiral, and it shimmered with radiant light. The lightning crackled, and the energy within it seemed ready to explode. Even Yang Xiong's right hand struggled to bear the pain.
Under the effect of his Martial Soul True Body, Huyan Zhen immediately activated his fifth soul skill: Mammoth Giant Sword. A terrifying giant sword materialized before the Diamond Mammoth, radiating immense power. It seemed that Huyan Zhen was using all his strength.
Yang Xiong, holding the giant spiral, attacked with all his might. The two forces seemed to be clashing to the death.
The massive Mammoth Giant Sword and the Spiral Chidori collided, creating a terrifying explosion. Both were sent flying.
At this moment, Yang Xiong looked utterly miserable. His Xuanming Armor had been shattered, and a terrifying sword wound ran across his body, deep enough to see the bone. His entire right arm had been completely broken.
However, Huyan Zhen was no better off. His Martial Soul True Body had also been shattered. His hands were burned, and his chest was badly injured. His shirt had been torn, and his ribcage seemed to have been crushed.
Huyan Zhen laughed loudly, "Brat, in the end, I've won. Just accept your death."
Yang Xiong sneered, "You're a frog in a well. You think you can win with that little bit of strength?"
At that moment, Yang Xiong's sixth soul ring flashed. The blood-red soul ring emitted an incredibly terrifying aura. His broken bones and broken right arm immediately healed, with only his Xuanming Armor not recovering.
This was Yang Xiong's Ten Thousand Year Sixth Soul Skill: Undying Body. After activating this soul skill, no injury could last. He was practically immortal.
Seeing this, Huyan Zhen's face darkened, and he immediately shouted, "Everyone from the Elephant Armored Sect, prepare to leave. We will settle the score another day!"
Huyan Zhen and the others prepared to leave, summoning their Martial Soul True Bodies as they seemed ready to flee.
But Yang Xiong flashed forward, appearing right in front of Huyan Zhen, and struck with all his might at Huyan Zhen's head.
Huyan Zhen laughed maniacally, "Little brat, you've fallen for my trap. You still have so much to learn!"
Huyan Zhen's eighth soul ring flashed, and countless massive diamonds appeared in front of the Diamond Mammoth. These diamonds were not only incredibly strong in defense, but they also had powerful offensive capabilities. This was Huyan Zhen's eighth soul skill: Infinite Diamond.
"You think you can trick me? I've been planning this too," Huyan Zhen said. "Die!"
At this moment, Yang Xiong couldn't hold back anymore. Without concern for the consumption of his soul power, he activated his sixth soul ring, summoning a massive black dragon claw that reached for Huyan Zhen. This was Yang Xiong's second sixth soul skill: Ethereal Dragon Claw.
Under the effect of Yang Xiong's ten thousand year soul skill, the countless diamonds in front of Huyan Zhen were crushed instantly. Even the Martial Soul True Body was torn apart. Finally, Yang Xiong crushed Huyan Zhen's body, killing him instantly.
With Huyan Zhen's death, Yang Xiong collapsed to the ground, coughing up blood. The eighth soul skill of Huyan Zhen had indeed been powerful, especially considering Yang Xiong's current state. Both his body and soul power were still vastly inferior to Huyan Zhen's.
Yang Xiong had pushed himself to the limit to kill Huyan Zhen, giving everything he had. If Huyan Zhen hadn't been so confident and had used his eighth soul skill without reservation, Yang Xiong may not have been able to kill him.
Ten thousand year soul skills consumed too much, and even Yang Xiong didn't dare to use them recklessly. If he didn't kill the enemy with one blow, he would fall into a passive situation.
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