Hu Yanzhen walked around the restaurant, but there wasn't a single empty seat. Sensing the soul power fluctuations in the room, he noticed only two people whose presence felt completely still and devoid of soul power.
Those two were Lin Yuan and Daji.After all, most cliché scenes in novels take place in restaurants.
Hu Yanzhen gestured to a disciple behind him. The disciple nodded in understanding and walked toward Lin Yuan and Daji.
"You two, get up. This is the Elephant Armored Sect's table."
Lin Yuan curled his lip."These days, if you don't want to show off, you have to let me show off instead. That's too hard for me, you know."
The big man in front of him was a Soul Emperor. Lin Yuan could kill him in an instant.
"For the Elephant Armored Sect to bully the weak like this… don't you think you're being a bit too arrogant?"
"Kid, don't say I didn't warn you. If you provoke us, you're not walking out of here today."
As he spoke, the burly man reached out and grabbed Lin Yuan's arm.
Lin Yuan grabbed his wrist with one hand, pulled hard as the Beiming Art absorbed the man's soul power, then kicked him squarely in the abdomen. Before the man could even react, he was already sent flying.
"OOOHH!"
The big man scrambled to his feet and suddenly roared nonstop.He tore off his clothes, and his already massive body expanded as his Martial Soul activated. Soft fat compressed into thick, terrifying muscles. His skin hardened into a dark yellow keratin layer that shimmered like metal. His nose elongated, his upper lip curled upward, and two long tusks—almost a foot long—protruded, giving him a monstrous appearance.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black—six soul rings shone brightly.
"Second Soul Skill—Jully!Fourth Soul Skill—Mammoth Fist!"
His second and fourth soul rings lit up one after the other, golden light engulfing his body. His strength skyrocketed as he threw a heavy punch at Lin Yuan.
Beiming true qi shielded Lin Yuan's fist, and the blow collided with a thunderous boom, shaking the entire restaurant.
Seeing Lin Yuan tank the punch, the burly man let out a disdainful snort.His fifth soul ring lit up.
"Fifth Soul Skill—Mammoth Cannon!"
Soul power condensed into a crystalline cannonball and shot out from his mouth.
Lin Yuan snorted."Hmph. Fifth Soul Skill—Earth Qilin Swallows Heaven!"
A black vortex formed before him, sucking in the cannonball instantly.
"!? My cannonball!"
"I won't play with you anymore.Third Soul Skill—Thunder Qilin!"
Thunder roared. Lightning crashed from above, striking the burly man repeatedly. He convulsed, smoking as he collapsed to the ground.
Seeing this, Hu Yanzhen narrowed his eyes and motioned for others to drag the man away.
Looks like I'll need to train harder when I return. These idiots have embarrassed me!
Hu Yanzhen stepped forward, his aura surging. Eight soul rings descended around him—the Diamond Mammoth's oppressive power filled the room as his soul power pressed heavily toward Lin Yuan and Daji.
"NO ONE is allowed to insult the Elephant Armored Sect!"
"Heh… Hu Yanzhen, you talk about righteousness, but you're the one who started bullying first.You're so stupid you don't even know how to use your brain."
"Good! Then take this!"Hu Yanzhen stomped the ground and charged at Lin Yuan.
At that moment, Daji stepped to Lin Yuan's side. The enchanting Nine-Tailed Fox possessed her as nine soul rings slowly descended.
"A Titled Douluo!"
The entire audience erupted in shock.
"Heh, what's a Titled Douluo? It's not like I haven't fought Hu Yanzhen before."Then Hu Yanzhen bowed slightly.
"Hu Yanzhen, Martial Soul: Diamond Mammoth.Level 87 Defense-Type Titled Douluo."
"Daji, Nine-Tailed Fox Martial Soul.Level 96 Control-Type Titled Douluo."
Hu Yanzhen's pupils shrank sharply.A 96-level Title Douluo!?A control-type, too!If I avoid being controlled, maybe I can overpower her with defense and regain my sect's dignity…
Before he could act, the hotel owner hurried between them and whispered,"My lords… this humble place cannot withstand your battle. Please, take it outside."
Daji glared coldly at Hu Yanzhen."Out."
Outside, Hu Yanzhen launched the first strike. His second, third, and fourth soul rings lit up in succession.
"Second Soul Skill—Jully!Third Soul Skill—Rage!Fourth Soul Skill—Sky Roaring Fist!"
His fists bulged, veins pulsing as his eyes turned red—he had entered a berserk state.
He stomped hard and punched toward Daji.
Her fifth soul ring flashed as she dodged. But Hu Yanzhen didn't stop—he spun and struck again.
Daji activated her first, then third, fourth, and second soul skills in succession.The control effects hit Hu Yanzhen one after another—Charm, Love Impact, Soul Shock. He staggered as five illusionary clones appeared behind Daji. Her speed surged.
Magical Fox Shadow Assassination!
Swish!Swish!Daji's claws raked across Hu Yanzhen's body, leaving only superficial marks—his defense truly was monstrous.
Recovering from dizziness, Hu Yanzhen activated his Martial Soul Avatar.
He became a colossal Diamond Mammoth, roaring as his power shook heaven and earth.
"Eighth Soul Skill—Mad Mammoth Heaven Splitter!"
A massive shockwave blasted toward Daji. Daji sensed danger and activated her ninth soul skill—Enchanting Fox Dance!
A yellow divine glow passed over her—the Golden Body had activated.
Shockwave collided with her, sand and dust exploding everywhere.
When the smoke cleared, Daji had transformed into a gigantic Nine-Tailed Fox. She crouched low and pounced. Red-purple energy surged around her as a fireball gathered behind her.
As she reached Hu Yanzhen, the fireball erupted.
"Not good!Second Soul Skill—Jully!First Soul Skill—Diamond Defense!"
Hu Yanzhen's entire body hardened into diamond armor. Daji, however, didn't strike from the front. She darted around to his back.
Diamond Mammoth's weakness—the rear!
Hu Yanzhen realized this too late.He turned to attack, but Daji was faster—her claws pierced his weak point.
"WHAT!!"
Hu Yanzhen let out a roar that shook the area. He collapsed, clutching his wound, sweating profusely.
Lin Yuan laughed."Hahaha! Daji, beautiful job!"
Daji withdrew her Martial Soul and returned to Lin Yuan's side.
"Let's go, Daji."The two returned to their hotel room to rest.
In the following days, the Elephant Armored Sect didn't appear again. Lin Yuan guessed they'd gone to find a healing-type Soul Master for Hu Yanzhen—or left entirely.Either way, it had nothing to do with him.
After a few days of inquiries, Lin Yuan learned the general situation:
One month ago, a blinding white light erupted in the southwestern desert. The legendary Emperor of the Star Luo Empire personally witnessed it.
The intense light and massive soul power fluctuations lasted three whole days. Many witnessed it, many came rushing. Countless Soul Masters entered the desert—but none returned, including several Titled Douluo.
Since then, the southwestern desert had been plagued by extreme weather. Calm sands turned into violent storms; yellow sand blotted out the sky for long periods. Being close to the desert, Xingyun City suffered the worst.
One day, Lin Yuan and Daji finally reached the desert entrance. The Star Luo Empire's army guarded the perimeter but didn't restrict entry. Many Soul Masters and even some ordinary people gathered, including a few Titled Douluo from hidden clans.
From afar, the sky was filled with endless yellow sand. Occasionally, volcanic craters spewed lava.
Lin Yuan and Daji exchanged a glance and walked into the desert.
"Look, look—more fools marching to their deaths."
"Do you think any will make it out alive?"
"Alive? Impossible. So many Titled Douluo have gone in, and not a single one returned."
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