Lin Yuanzhen's Sudden Sneak Attack

"They were blown to death!" Taking in the spectacular explosion before his eyes, Lu Yuan's gaze flashed, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly as he spoke softly.

"It was only to be expected. How could a mere Soul Douluo withstand the bombardment of three Rank 8 Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon Shells?" Jing Hongchen remained utterly calm. No one understood the power of Rank 8 Soul Guidance Cannon Shells better than he did.

"Elder Hongchen is right. The force unleashed when those three shells collided was truly immense. Even if I took that attack, I would probably be injured if I was careless," Ma Xiaotao said with a soft sigh.

Though she was a rank ninety-six Titled Douluo, if she were caught off guard and took that blow head-on, she would likely suffer serious injuries as well.

A Titled Douluo's offensive power was certainly formidable, and their Soul Power certainly abundant, but their physical bodies were not actually all that powerful.

They were stronger than Soul Douluos, of course, but only to a limited extent.

This was the limitation of cultivation on Douluo Continent. The improvement in physical strength lagged far behind the increase in offensive power.

Generally speaking, aside from defense-type Soul Masters and a small number of exceptionally gifted assault-type Soul Masters, the rest—even Titled Douluos—would likely be unable to withstand the slashes of blades and swords without using their Martial Souls or Soul Power.

It was laughable, but that was the reality for Soul Masters on Douluo Continent.

A body like Lu Yuan's, as flawless as jade, impervious to blades, spears, water, and fire, was likely unique in the world.

Below the god level, no Soul Master possessed a body stronger than Lu Yuan's.

Even Ultimate Douluos like Long Xiaoyao and Bo Saixi were no