With one kick from old Kizaru, you're finished!

With one kick from old Kizaru, you're finished!

Seeing that Kizaru was about to make a move, Qian Xunjie relaxed slightly and then tended to Yue Guan together with Ghost.

Yue Guan's injury did not mean he was too weak. If any one of them had taken that attack just now, the result would have been the same. Yue Guan had simply been unlucky.

Qian Xunjie and Ghost temporarily used Soul Power to suppress Yue Guan's injuries. The rest would have to wait until they dealt with the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger and found a specialized healing-type Soul Master from Spirit Hall to treat him.

Yue Guan's consciousness gradually cleared, and he slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Ghost supporting him, he said weakly, "Sorry, I've caused you trouble!"

"Old Chrysanthemum, don't talk yet. Once Elder Kizaru takes care of the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger, we'll take you for treatment."

"Tell Elder Kizaru to be careful. The power of that attack would injure even a Titled Douluo if they took it head-on."

Even at a time like this, Yue Guan was still thinking of warning Kizaru. It was clear that he was a decent person.

As the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger watched Rota draw closer, the fear in its heart kept growing. Though it could not sense even a trace of killing intent, it still could not suppress the terror within.

The human before it was incomparably powerful. The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger had long been accustomed to throwing its weight around. Other than the big shots within the Life Forbidden Zone, it had never feared anyone.

Yet today, this tall human before it filled it with unimaginable dread.

The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger's muscles began to bulge as it prepared to attack or flee at any moment.

Of course, the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger was not the only one feeling tense. Qian Xunjie and the other two were as well.

Yue Guan's words were certainly well-founded. An ordinary Titled Douluo would be severely injured if they took a blow from the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger head-on. They did not know whether Elder Kizaru could handle it.

Rota walked forward step by step, the invisible pressure becoming unbearable for the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger. Since when had its own intimidation become so insignificant?

The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger stopped thinking and let out an earth-shaking roar. A wild gale sent the Justice Cloak on Rota's body streaming behind him.

"How scary, really strong like a monster~"

Seeing that its roar had no effect on Rota, the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger charged straight at him.

In an instant, its body entered the same state as when it had attacked Yue Guan earlier, crimson-gold light bursting forth.

In the blink of an eye, the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger had closed in before Rota. Seeing that it had succeeded so easily, it finally felt at ease.

So he wasn't as strong as imagined after all. The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger felt it had probably worried for nothing.

The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger had immense confidence in this move. Yue Guan was the perfect example. This human before it probably would not be able to dodge either.

The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger was still too naive. Trying to play with speed in front of Rota was like turning on a light in a toilet—looking for death.

"Speed is weight. Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?"

How could the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger care about what Rota was saying? Its only thought was to tear Rota to pieces.

Rota raised his right leg across his body, then swept it out a second before the Radiant Sword Fang Tiger could reach him.

The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger only felt an immense force slam into its forehead. Its body then flew uncontrollably into the distance.

After a series of cracking trees, Qian Xunjie, Ghost, and Yue Guan were left gaping at the scene before them.

A ravine nearly a hundred meters long had appeared before them. Everything along its path had been utterly destroyed, as though a calamity had struck.

At the end of the ravine, the dying Radiant Sword Fang Tiger lay motionless on the ground. If not for letting Qian Xunjie deliver the finishing blow, Rota could have taken it out in one move.

"Th-This... am I dreaming? Old Ghost, pinch me."

Yue Guan was so shocked that he forgot he was still injured. His eyes widened as he stared at the unimaginable sight before him.

"Old Chrysanthemum, you're not dreaming. I won't pinch you—you're still injured!"

The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger had been instantly defeated by Elder Kizaru in a single strike, and Yue Guan's mind was buzzing. He had been severely injured by one blow, yet Elder Kizaru had faced that same attack and killed the opponent outright. This...

"Your Holiness, if you don't come deliver the last hit soon, it's about to die~"

Hearing Rota's reminder, Qian Xunjie realized that he needed to finish it off quickly.

The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger was hanging on by its last breath and could die at any moment. If it died before they handled it properly, would all their efforts not be wasted?

Ding, Kizaru imitation level increased to 53%

The Kizaru imitation level had only just passed 50%, yet its growth had already slowed this much. It seemed the road of imitation ahead would truly be long!

Qian Xunjie had already begun absorbing the Soul Ring. Yue Guan's condition could not be delayed, so he needed to absorb it as quickly as possible.

Very soon, Qian Xunjie finished absorbing the Soul Ring, and his Soul Power broke through to level 92.

"Now my body is brimming with strength. The Radiant Sword Fang Tiger truly lives up to its reputation." Qian Xunjie felt the surging power within him. He had now stepped into the ranks of Titled Douluo.

"Your Holiness, let's get moving. Otherwise, Old Chrysanthemum won't hold on."

Qian Xunjie had not forgotten Yue Guan, the wounded man. After all, Yue Guan had been injured for his sake. The most urgent matter was to return to a Spirit Hall branch and have a healing-type Soul Master treat him.

"Your Holiness, where is the nearest Spirit Hall branch?" Rota asked.

Yue Guan had kindly warned him earlier. Though it had not been of much use to him, the sentiment was there at least. Therefore, Rota intended to help Yue Guan. After all, they would be colleagues in the future.

"The nearest Spirit Hall branch is in Nuoding City. That's rather far." Ghost shook his head. Given the current situation, they could only return to the village from before and temporarily find a healing-type Soul Master for emergency treatment.

"Then let this old man take Yue Guan for treatment first. You can take your time getting there!"

Rota hoisted Yue Guan onto his shoulder and said, "Yue Guan, show me the way in a moment."

"O... kay..."

Ghost was still worried about Yue Guan's injuries and quickly said, "I'll go too. I'm pretty fast as well."

"No, you won't be able to keep up with this old man's speed. Just leave him to this old man and rest easy~"

"Don't worry, Old Ghost. I'll be fine," Yue Guan said weakly, hoping to keep his old friend from worrying too much.

"Then this old man will be off first!"

Rota and Yue Guan instantly turned into a flash of light and sped toward Nuoding City, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Ghost finally understood why Elder Kizaru had said he could not keep up with his speed. Seeing was believing—he truly could not catch up to that speed.

"Your Holiness, let's head to Nuoding City as well!"

Qian Xunjie nodded and set off with Ghost. Although they trusted Kizaru, they were still worried about Yue Guan's condition.

This experience had taught the three of them a profound lesson: there was always someone stronger. They finally understood why the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest was so dangerous. If Elder Kizaru had not been present, they likely would all have been done for today.

"This time, we really have Elder Kizaru to thank. At this rate, there's absolutely no problem with him becoming a Worshiper!" Ghost truly admired Kizaru's strength. He even had the feeling that, even if he broke through into the ranks of Titled Douluo, he still would not narrow the gap between himself and Kizaru.

Qian Xunjie had also witnessed Kizaru's strength through this battle... or rather, through that childish display that did not even count as a warm-up.

Judging from the situation at the time, Kizaru had still seemed completely at ease. Qian Xunjie increasingly felt that Kizaru's strength was a massive mystery.

Most importantly, up to this point, he had never seen Kizaru release his martial soul.