Under the effect of the fifth soul skill, the distance between Gu Yi and Zhao Wuji instantly closed. At such close range, Gu Yi's Blood Soul Spear was temporarily restricted.
Seizing the opportunity, Zhao Wuji brought down his massive palm like a millstone, intending to smash Gu Yi into a lump of meat paste.
A sharp gleam flashed through Gu Yi's eyes. The scarlet True Qi within him circulated at high speed and burst from his body, condensing into a Blood Qi Furnace around him.
Clang!
Zhao Wuji's palm struck the Blood Qi Furnace, and the tremendous toll of a bell immediately resounded through the village, drawing everyone's attention.
The Shrek teachers stationed at the earlier checkpoints changed expression slightly. No longer bothering to oversee the trials, they hurried toward the open ground where the battle was taking place.
Countless cracks appeared across the surface of the Blood Qi Furnace, as though it would shatter at any moment.
Passively taking blows had never been Gu Yi's style.
The second soul ring circling Gu Yi lit up with purple radiance as he activated the soul skill, Blood Ignition.
Part of the scarlet True Qi swirling within the Blood Qi Furnace immediately boiled, turning into blazing blood-red flames. His strength, speed, and all other attributes doubled—though this did not burn his blood essence.
At the same time, the Bone Martial Soul within his body took effect. As he circulated the Indestructible Golden Body Art, his jade-white bones gained faint golden streaks, enhancing his strength and defense.
With a thought, the Blood Qi Furnace shattered on its own, transforming into billowing smoke that formed a thin scarlet gauze robe over his body.
Eight Desolations Palm!
Gu Yi formed a hand seal with his right hand and unleashed a Yellow-tier High-grade Martial Skill, meeting