Roar!
As though sensing the challenge in Xiao Han's gaze, the Flame Tiger grew furious. Soul power surged through its body, scorching the ground beneath its paws black. It lunged at Xiao Han again.
"Just in time."
Xiao Han clenched both fists, and three green claws rapidly grew from between the knuckles of each hand. Rather than retreating, he advanced to meet the Flame Tiger head-on.
Red Charge!
Crimson light surged around Xiao Han. Moving with incredible speed, he seemed to turn into a gust of wind as he slammed toward the Flame Tiger.
Boom!
A thunderous crash rang out as their claws struck in midair, showering brilliant sparks. A terrifying shock wave swept through the surroundings, sending sand and stones flying and uprooting shrubs and small trees alike.
When its strike failed, the Flame Tiger let out a low growl. It paced around Xiao Han, watching him warily. It seemed not to have expected him to withstand that attack.
"These claws aren't bad!"
Xiao Han glanced at the Mandala Claws extending from his fists. Fusing the Mandala Hand with the Netherworld Wolf's claws had greatly increased their toughness. Even after clashing head-on with a thousand-year soul beast, his claws showed no wear at all.
Of course, Xiao Han understood that this soul beast had only just reached the thousand-year mark. Had it been two thousand years old, or even nine thousand, that exchange would have been a different story.
Roar!
Unable to find a weakness in Xiao Han, the Flame Tiger unleashed a frenzied roar at him. A powerful gust struck him head-on, making his clothes flap loudly.
"You're roaring at me?" Xiao Han's gaze sharpened, and he drew a deep breath.
Roar!
Mysterious rank advanced combat skill: Lion's Roar!
As Xiao Han opened his mouth wide, a terrifying