SWDnovel Chapter 42 Joint Breakthrough, Tang Chuan's 3rd Soul Ring!
Chapter 42 Joint Breakthrough, Tang Chuan's 3rd Soul Ring!
Chapter 42 Joint Breakthrough, Tang Chuan's Third Soul Ring!
Standing not far away, Tang Chuan watched the gradually changing situation ahead and thought to himself, "The Spirit Hall's foundation... is indeed profound."
"I never expected that their Golden Generation would be secretly escorted by two Title Douluo-level powerhouses when they went out to acquire spirit rings. It seems that the Spirit Hall has been secretly killing many talented spirit masters from opposing forces over the years, otherwise why would they be afraid of others?"
After he finished speaking, his gaze involuntarily fell on Hu Liena, Yan, and the others not far away.
"But now, I should be able to escape here in the chaos, right?"
These words had just surfaced in his mind.
The atmosphere of heaven and earth suddenly changed in the next moment!
A surge of incredibly powerful and violent soul energy swept wildly from behind him, engulfing the entire battlefield like a hurricane!
Sensing something amiss, Tang Chuan's expression changed slightly. He turned around abruptly and saw that in the nearby forest, trees were uprooted, rocks were shattered, and a streak of golden and red light was rapidly approaching at a heart-stopping speed! It was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion!
Behind it, an overwhelming army of soul beasts followed closely.
Trampling through the mountains and forests, roaring to the heavens!
What's even more shocking is what's right in front of you.
"Click click click—!!!"
The ghostly hand that had been firmly binding the Crimson King suddenly emitted a series of teeth-grinding cracking sounds. The Crimson King's three heads roared simultaneously, and blood-red light surged from their eyes!
"Two mere level 95 titled Douluo, do you think you can trap me like this?" With a sudden roar, the Crimson King's soul power erupted like a volcano, instantly shattering the black aura surrounding his body!
"boom--!!!"
Immediately afterwards, a deafening explosion shook the heavens!
Those enormous, originally indestructible ghost hands suddenly cracked inch by inch, instantly exploding into thousands of black shadows, turning into dust and dissipating into the world!
The terrifying aftershocks spread out, causing Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to shudder and take a half step back. Hu Liena and the others were directly knocked over by the impact of the soul power, letting out a scream.
"Oh no!" Upon seeing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression changed drastically, and his eyes turned cold instantly.
Ghost Douluo's expression also changed from its usual gloomy look, becoming more solemn and murderous.
The two figures flashed almost simultaneously, standing in front of Hu Liena and the others, one in front and one behind. Golden light and black mist intertwined in the air, like yin and yang guarding the gate, protecting the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall.
"Nana, you guys go first, Lao Gui and I will hold this guy off."
Chrysanthemum Douluo lightly flicked his sleeve, his lips still bearing his usual playful smile, but his tone became somewhat serious.
Ghost Douluo didn't say much, only coldly adding, "The faster you leave, the better."
Upon hearing this, Hu Liena gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with reluctance and worry, but she knew that in this battle situation, staying would only be a burden. She nodded emphatically and said in a deep voice:
"Be careful."
The next second, everyone turned around and quickly retreated.
And it was at the very moment they took off.
"Whoosh!"
Two streaks of light suddenly pierced the sky, one golden and one black!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo flashed out like lightning, rushing directly towards the roaring Crimson King!
"boom--!!!"
The next second, a deafening roar erupted in the sky!
The Crimson King, with its three heads enraged and its four claws treading the air, collided directly with the two Title Douluo, instantly creating a violent shockwave in the air. Soul power light intertwined and shone, illuminating the entire forest!
The three forces intertwined and clashed, causing the world to change color!
At the same time, Hu Liena and the others were also retreating rapidly.
However, at this moment, the army of soul beasts brought by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had already surrounded them!
"Charge!!!"
Looking at the army of soul beasts before him, Yan roared and instantly ignited his own soul power. All four soul rings lit up at the same time, and raging flames burst from his fist, rushing straight towards the soul beasts at the forefront to kill them!
"kill!!"
Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and other Spirit Hall members who arrived later also took action, their spirit rings shining brightly as they used their spirit skills to defend themselves!
On the other side, the Royal Fighting Team was also affected by the army of soul beasts.
The human forces and the overwhelming army of soul beasts instantly clashed.
Screams, roars, and the booming sounds of soul skills mingled together, instantly turning the entire forest into a chaotic battlefield!
Fortunately, most of the soul beasts brought by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had cultivation levels of around a hundred or a thousand years, with very few exceeding ten thousand years. In addition, the Soul Saints from the Spirit Hall who had just hunted the Pure Scale Beast also arrived, so the situation did not become one-sided.
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Tang Chuan's eyes narrowed as he quickly scanned his surroundings. His gaze darkened, and he thought to himself, "A chaotic melee, this is a good opportunity for me to escape."
A glint flashed in his eyes, and his soul power circulated around him as he quietly activated his first soul skill, Simulation!
In an instant, a faint soul force flowed like water across his body, covering his entire skeleton and muscle structure. His aura also changed rapidly, and his entire outline was quickly reshaped in the dim light.
In just a few breaths, the once tall and straight young man had completely transformed into a two-meter-tall, crimson-colored, horned alien soul beast. Its aura fluctuated only around the thousand-year level, making it inconspicuous and perfect for quietly slipping away in this chaotic battle.
"Good luck to you guys, I'm off!"
Tang Chuan confidently glanced around, said nothing more, crouched down, quietly bypassed the main line of the soul beasts' charge, and quickly moved towards the edge of the battlefield.
His movements were clean and efficient, without any unnecessary fluctuations. In the chaotic battle of thousands of soul beasts, he was like a drop of water mixed into a river, completely inconspicuous.
However, at that moment...
Not far away, the elegant and noble figure of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion stood on a boulder. It lowered its head slightly, and the third vertical eye in the center of its forehead slowly lit up!
A strange light seemed to linger in those eyes, ever-changing and seemingly able to see through everything and discern disguises!
next moment.
"Buzz!!!"
The three-eyed golden lion's vertical pupils flashed with golden light, piercing the air like a sharp arrow and landing on Tang Chuan.
Tang Chuan felt a chill run through his body, and the disguise shell made of soul power on his body collapsed inch by inch, and his thousand-year soul beast form was stripped away in an instant!
"What?! We were actually... exposed?!"
Upon seeing this, Tang Chuan's expression changed drastically, and he almost instinctively retreated.
Gazing silently at Tang Chuan's human form, the three-eyed golden lion's eyes gleamed with a cold light, yet carried an air of confidence and arrogance that looked down upon all living beings.
Then, it spoke in human language:
"I bear the power of destiny for the entire Star Dou constellation. How could your meager disguise possibly fool me in the Star Dou Great Forest?"
It paused here, its tone tinged with sarcasm:
"How could I not recognize every single blade of grass and tree in this entire forest?"
The instant the sound faded.
The three-eyed golden lion stomped on the boulder beneath its feet, sending stone chips flying, and its massive body pounced towards Tang Chuan like a golden-red lightning bolt.
"No, why are you still bothering me?"
"Could it be that you like me? You want to be my wife?"
"I just rescued a human from you, is that such a big deal?"
Tang Chuan was shocked as he watched the three-eyed golden lion rushing towards him, but he didn't forget to tease it. He then waved his hands and Blue Silver Grass surged out!
Countless blue silver grasses surged like water, growing wildly from the ground and rising up, forming several intertwined vine nets in front of him, plus a vine shield of thorns for defense.
"Bang--!!"
The three-eyed golden lion's first claw slammed down, shattering the vine shield.
Tang Chuan slipped and stumbled back three steps, his blood and qi churning within him!
But he dared not hesitate for a moment, and the second layer of defense immediately rose.
"hiss--!!"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion reacted extremely quickly, its second claw following almost seamlessly, tearing apart the sweeping roots of the Blue Silver Grass!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The third strike, the fourth strike... the attacks swept in like a storm.
Tang Chuan was caught off guard and could only retreat continuously, urging his soul power to strengthen his defense while adjusting his state to barely stabilize himself.
"puff!"
A sweet taste filled his mouth, and Tang Chuan swallowed the surging blood, his face already turning slightly pale.
In just a few seconds.
The three-eyed golden lion had already circled around him like a blur, launching attacks more than ten times in a row.
Each strike was accompanied by sharp claw-like winds and violent soul power, causing his Blue Silver Grass to break repeatedly and forcing him to retreat step by step!
"It's over. Although this guy is only about five thousand years old, his strength is no less than that of a soul beast that is tens of thousands of years old. We can't beat him at all."
"If my physique weren't already stronger than that of other Soul Masters of the same level, I probably would have been smashed to pieces by it." Tang Chuan roared inwardly, slightly out of breath.
"If this continues, I'm afraid..."
Thinking of this, Tang Chuan looked up and found that the soul beasts around them were like a tide surrounding them. In particular, the low-level soul beasts on the outer perimeter, although not strong, were like an endless swarm of ants.
The Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall and the members of the Royal Fighting Team are struggling to hold on. Although they still have the strength to fight, they are gradually being compressed to the center of the battlefield.
"Stop! Everyone, move closer!"
With a flash of cold light in his eyes, Tang Chuan suddenly moved like a ghost to the center of the two human teams. He landed, his soul power surged, and he roared.
This sound was powerful and sharp, mixed with the vibration of soul power.
This immediately attracted the attention of the people around them.
"If we fight like this, we won't be able to break through!" Tang Chuan said in a deep voice, his face ashen. "Although these soul beasts are not highly skilled, there are too many of them. They keep charging upwards in waves, and we will eventually be worn down."
As he spoke, he pointed around.
"Look closely, we're surrounded. The outer perimeter is tightening. If we don't join forces, no one here will leave alive today!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's expression changed.
Yan frowned, gritting his teeth and muttering, "Damn it..."
Upon hearing this, Qin Ming nodded in agreement.
Immediately afterwards, the members of the Royal Fighting Team all looked up and gazed at where Tang Chuan was.
And at that very moment.
Upon hearing this, Hu Liena looked up and immediately gazed at the sky. Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo were engaged in battle with the Crimson King and were clearly unable to spare any attention.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes flickered slightly, and then he exchanged a brief glance with Ghost Douluo, both nodding silently.
The next moment, Hu Liena flashed, passing through several soul beasts like a nimble fox, and quietly landed in front of Tang Chuan.
At the same time, Qin Ming also led the Royal Fighting Team to arrive quickly.
"Whoosh!"
The two stood back to back, their soul power rippling outwards behind them, blocking the soul beasts surging from all sides.
"How do you want to cooperate?" Hu Liena asked in a clear and crisp voice.
Tang Chuan's gaze was calm, his expression unusually composed. He took a deep breath and said in a steady voice, "My third soul skill can instantly heal injuries. As long as you're not instantly killed, I can make you recover quickly."
"Wait, I will wrap my martial soul, Blue Silver Grass, around each of you. All you need to do is one thing: charge with all your might!"
"Don't be afraid of getting hurt, and don't be afraid of pain."
"As long as you dare to charge, I can guarantee you won't die. That way, we'll definitely be able to tear a hole and break through!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Liena frowned.
"Blue Silver Grass?"
Her tone was slightly cold, and a hint of instinctive skepticism appeared in her eyes: "This kind of useless martial soul... also has this kind of ability?"
Blue Silver Grass is listed as one of the lowest-level martial souls in the Spirit Hall's archives.
The plant-based martial soul is the least offensive and the most vulnerable.
"Blue Silver Grass?! Kid, are you kidding us? Do you want us to go and die?"
Before Tang Chuan could even speak, Yan's face darkened, his eyebrows shot up, and he roared at Tang Chuan, taking a step forward as if he were about to strike.
Upon hearing this, Tang Chuan neither explained nor refuted it.
He slowly raised one hand, palm facing up, his expression calm and serene, and his third soul ring lit up.
"Whoosh!!!"
The next moment, accompanied by a blue-gold light sweeping out from his palm, countless blue silver grass vines burst forth like surging waves!
The vines, intertwined in gold and blue, shimmered with a faint, ethereal light, and moved with incredible speed.
Before anyone could react, it had already spread automatically as if it had a mind of its own, entangling Hu Liena, Yan, Xie Yue, Yu Tianheng, and everyone else!
"What?"
"This is?"
Before anyone could even gasp in surprise, the vines wrapped around them suddenly trembled slightly, and then, crystal-clear begonia blossoms slowly emerged from the vines, like petals blooming in the wind, beautiful and pure, drifting in the air.
In an instant, a miracle occurred.
The Spirit Hall members and the Royal Fighting Team members should have been covered in wounds and their breathing was unstable.
The bloodstains on his body evaporated rapidly in the light of the flowers, his torn flesh healed quickly, and his soul power even stabilized and rebounded!
Hu Liena was slightly startled. She looked down at the tear on her arm, which was now completely healed.
Yan was stunned. His right hand, which had been outstretched and was about to release his soul skill, slowly lowered. The anger on his face disappeared, replaced by shock and disbelief.
"Really...recovered?"
"Is this the power of Blue Silver Grass?" Xie Yue asked in disbelief, his eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.
Just as everyone was still immersed in the miraculous recovery brought about by the Blue Silver Grass, a slightly trembling female voice suddenly came from the crowd. It was Ye Lingling's voice:
"You...your third spirit ring comes from the Nine-Hearted Begonia?"
Her voice was slightly excited, yet also vaguely unbelievable.
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