Geo Elemental Power

Zhongli's expression was solemn, making it seem as though they had truly reached a life-or-death moment. In reality, a Soul Ancestor might not even be able to break the shield, and breaking it did not mean they could defeat him. Even if someone could defeat his human form, it would be meaningless. Dragon Form was Zhongli's full-power state, with combat strength far surpassing his human form.

"Hmph, what could children possibly use? Even the strongest soul tool requires the user to be strong enough. No matter how powerful your equipment is, you can't use it if you're weak." The Burly Strongman laughed dismissively, looking at the two of them as a cat looked at mice.

"Be careful. Don't let anything unexpected happen."

The young man nearby frowned slightly, feeling somewhat helpless. Although Evil Soul Masters' Martial Souls possessed unique abilities and were stronger than ordinary Martial Souls, they also carried negative effects that could influence their users' minds. This was the fundamental reason Evil Soul Masters found it so difficult to develop.

Use an Evil Martial Soul's abilities, lose control, get discovered by Spirit Hall, and die in an explosion! It was already fortunate that this Burly Strongman had cultivated to Soul Ancestor. He had relied on restraint in everyday life to avoid being discovered by Spirit Hall or reported by those around him.

There was no helping it. Spirit Hall's supervision over Evil Soul Masters was simply too strict. As long as Spirit Hall remained standing, Evil Soul Masters would never have a chance to rise. Some people discovered to possess Evil Martial Souls right after their Martial Soul Awakening were immediately placed under strict control.

Because Spirit Hall oversaw Martial Soul Awakening, whenever an Evil Martial Soul appeared, Spirit Hall could strictly control the number of Evil Soul Masters from the source. The most fundamental reason Evil Soul Masters emerged in later generations was that Spirit Hall had fallen, and Slaughter City had been blown up.

With Spirit Hall around, the difficulty for an Evil Soul Master to cultivate into a Titled Douluo was no less than an ordinary person becoming a god. In other words, the one who truly allowed Evil Soul Masters to rise was our adorable San Ge.

Shuang Biao Ge

Xu Wei Ge

Zuo Yao Ge

Why the hell did you blow up Slaughter City for no reason? Slaughter City was basically a massive prison on the Douluo Continent! And you grew up on Spirit Hall's subsidies, only to destroy Spirit Hall after growing up. After destroying it, you should have at least accomplished something! Later Dou Er was governed even worse than under Spirit Hall!

Ahem, there were too many flaws to even mention~

"This is..."

Mo Yuqing looked at the jade pendant-like object in her hand. At this "critical moment of survival," she seemed able to sense her wish, to feel her heart. The power of that wish was incomparably strong, as though time itself had slowed at this moment, allowing her to savor it carefully.

As she comprehended her wish, the special jade pendant in her hand gradually began to emit light. A yellow, rock-like mark slowly started to shine.

"What is this feeling?"

Coming back to her senses, Mo Yuqing looked at the jade pendant in her hand with surprise. She felt a brand-new power within her, an Elemental Power different from Soul Power, an Elemental Power that pointed directly at the essence of things.

"Hm?"

Seeing the jade pendant glow and erupt with intense energy fluctuations, the Burly Strongman's expression changed as well. This time, he did not hesitate in the slightest. He immediately lit up his Third and Second Spirit Rings and charged straight at Mo Yuqing.

"Third Soul Skill—Blood Demon's Wrath!"

"Second Soul Skill—Blood Blade Burst Chop!"

Blood-red light ignited around the Burly Strongman, greatly increasing both his strength and speed. At the same time, blood flames ignited around the Blood Demon Blade in his hand. That was the effect of his Soul Skill: it could increase the destructive power of his next attack by 100%.

For someone like Mo Yuqing, Flying Thunder Mark Second Stage only increased damage by around 40%. After enhancement from infusion, the increase was even lower, only around 20%.

"Fortified as a Golden Moat!"

Facing the charging Burly Strongman, Zhongli refreshed the shield directly, his eyes narrowing slightly. If Mo Yuqing's comprehension was poor, he would open with a Planet Befall. If her comprehension was good, he would use his authority to amplify the power of the Geo Element.

"What incredible power!"

Mo Yuqing was somewhat shaken. Watching the Burly Strongman leap high into the air and cleave down at her, she lightly bit her lip and instinctively drove the Elemental Power within her.

"Rumble!!"

The earth trembled as a gigantic Rock Pillar shot into the sky, slamming viciously into the Burly Strongman in midair. Although he was somewhat surprised, he still reacted in time. The Blood Demon Blade struck the Rock Pillar head-on, with no intention of dodging whatsoever.

"Boom!!"

A violent shockwave erupted as the Rock Pillar collided with the Blood Demon Blade. The Rock Pillar formed from Elemental Power had miraculously withstood a Soul Ancestor's full-force attack, and even seemed to be pushing him back by force.

"Hmph, don't blame me for being cruel."

The young man beside them bent slightly and muttered, summoning a yellow Spirit Ring. He seemed to be holding something in his hand, but because it was behind his back, no one noticed for the moment. With a swift flick of his hand, an incredibly concealed black shadow shot through the air toward Mo Yuqing, who was controlling the Rock Pillar.

Looking at the completely unaware Mo Yuqing, the young man smiled and thought to himself, My Soul-Stealing Dart has piercing properties. With your defenses... even shields won't be able to stop it. This battle is already over.

And then...

"Clang!"

With a crisp sound, the Soul-Stealing Dart was sent flying. The Jade Shield was completely unharmed. The young man was instantly dumbfounded. This was nothing like what he had imagined—it was far too different!

"Hm? What was that? Something just went whoosh."

Zhongli, who had been watching from the side, rubbed the back of his head and spoke in confusion. Then he turned to the young man and asked, "When did you release your Spirit Ring? Was that attack just now yours?"

The next moment—

"Hah!"

Mo Yuqing let out a light shout, and the force driving the Rock Pillar increased once more. She actually pushed the Evil Soul Master in midair back, forcing back an Evil Soul Master at the Soul Ancestor level!

"What powerful strength. This power feels even stronger than I imagined." Mo Yuqing looked at her small hands and could not help muttering to herself.

Zhongli smiled faintly. He had amplified a large portion of the Rock Pillar's power just now. Without his enhancement... it would have been much weaker. He would let her feel that way for now.

"Fourth Soul Skill—Blood Burst Impact!"

The Burly Strongman, who had been pushed back, forcibly stabilized himself in midair. Gritting his teeth, he swung his hand forcefully, releasing a crimson shockwave that smashed viciously toward Mo Yuqing.

"Hah!!"

Mo Yuqing stomped her little foot hard against the ground, then swept it in a semicircle. An irregularly curved stone wall instantly rose from the earth, once again steadily blocking the Burly Strongman's attack.

"Unbelievable. I feel like... I seem to have an endless supply of energy, as though the entire earth is under my control." Mo Yuqing's breathing gradually quickened. Looking at her hands and then at the jade pendant she held, her expression became more and more excited.

Behind her, Zhongli smiled faintly as he secretly replenished enough power into her "jade pendant." Whenever she launched an attack, he used his authority to provide additional amplification. This after-sales service could not have been more thorough.