A Single Spear Decides Victory!

Xiao Tianyang hid behind a giant tree and spat out a mouthful of bloody phlegm, his face slightly pale.

Lowering his head to look at his shoulder, Xiao Tianyang raised a hand, gripped the icicle lodged there, and gritted his teeth as he yanked it out.

Squelch!

Blood splattered everywhere, spraying across the ground!

If it had only been one wound, it definitely would not have been this serious.

But Xiao Tianyang had seven wounds across his body. Aside from his shoulder, back, and abdomen, the most serious one was even less than three inches from his heart!

To be honest, if Xiao Tianyang's Physical Quality had not been so strong, and if Three Thousand Blazing Flame and Spirit of the Flame had not been keeping him barely alive, it would have been perfectly normal for him to collapse right now.

"First Soul Ring, Myriad Transformation Flame!"

The only Soul Ring on Xiao Tianyang's body lit up once more. The three floating flames turned green and, under his control, entered his body one by one to heal his injuries.

"I don't have much time left. If I can't finish it within ten minutes, I'm afraid I won't have another chance to act for a while!"

Xiao Tianyang muttered softly as he panted.

At that moment, an icicle as thick as a water vat stabbed in from behind. The howling wind pressure flattened the surrounding plants, pierced through a tree trunk that would have taken six people to encircle, and shot straight for Xiao Tianyang's head!

"How can it still be so accurate without eyes? What the hell!"

Xiao Tianyang had already lost count of how many times he had been targeted. In any case, it had not stopped since earlier.

He drew Ebony and Ivory from behind his back, and with a flip of both hands, fired a rapid barrage of shots.

Xiao Tianyang himself kept low and moved close to the ground, dodging the incoming icicles As Much As Possible.

Not only that, he also had to keep his sights on the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus, which had practically gone berserk. That indiscriminate area attack was downright deadly!

Several consecutive shots punched through the outer lotus petals.

Only four petals now remained to protect the flower core, the lotus pod within, and its other vital components.

You could even think of it this way: that lotus seed was actually the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus's heart!

The fellow before him had originally been extremely troublesome, with a full ninety-nine lotus leaves!

Calling it impregnable, a Bronze Wall Iron Fortification, would not have been an exaggeration!

Of course, even with such an opening, Xiao Tianyang had still used half his Soul Power to unleash his most powerful move, Shocking the Hundred Miles!

It had not only Torn Apart thirty of its outer defensive lotus leaves on the spot, but had also transmitted internal force into the lotus pod. That was why those Soul Beasts controlled by the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus had failed to rush back in time.

It was an opportunity, but it was also deadly!

Because only then did Xiao Tianyang realize that the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus's true body was no easy opponent either!

Using the time bought by his gunfire, Xiao Tianyang recovered a tenth of his injuries, stamina, and Soul Power with the help of his First Soul Skill!

"First Soul Skill, Myriad Transformation Flame!"

Four more flames appeared, but this time, they were not green. They were deep purple.

Under Xiao Tianyang's control, they transformed into four spiraling blades that spun rapidly clockwise and flew toward the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus's roots!

The Ice Soul Demonic Lotus had many strengths: it could control Soul Beasts, possessed immense vitality, and had astonishing Defense Power.

But no one was perfect, and the same went for Soul Beasts. No matter how powerful they were, they would still have weaknesses.

And the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus's weakness was that it could not move, and its roots could not be injured!

Xiao Tianyang had discovered this earlier during his exchange of bullets and icicles with it.

At that moment, it had even abandoned two lotus leaves just to protect its roots. Their importance was obvious!

Having grown to its current state, the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus possessed intelligence no less than that of an adult human.

Therefore, even in its berserk state, it could not possibly choose to perish together with Xiao Tianyang right now.

So, as Xiao Tianyang expected, the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus made its next move... it withdrew its lotus leaves to protect its roots!

A series of clanging sounds Rang Out. Ebony and Ivory In Hand seemed like extensions of Xiao Tianyang himself, their firepower not only sustained, but fierce!

At the same time, however, his own Soul Power drained away like water from a broken dam.

But that did not matter, as long as he achieved substantial results!

Sure enough, when the final shot landed, that lotus leaf and the next one moving in to cover it were blown apart on the spot!

"Good chance!"

Xiao Tianyang instinctively retreated and leaned backward. In an instant, the spot where he had stood was filled with icicles!

He raised both hands behind him until they braced against a tree. Only then did he flip over, his Feet landing steadily on the trunk as he looked up at the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus in a strange posture.

He bent his knees, then forcefully straightened them and leaped into Mid-air.

Ebony and Ivory In Hand had somehow already been put away behind Xiao Tianyang's back.

Instead, there was now a spear condensed from flames in his hands!

Ancient Divine Eyes opened once more. Time froze, abruptly coming to a halt.

Xiao Tianyang opened his eyes in the next moment. He looked exhausted, but his delight was impossible to conceal.

"As long as there's an opening!"

He gripped the flaming spear in reverse and assumed a throwing stance. It left behind only A Trace Of flame tail, while everything else remained invisible!

Squelch!

The flaming spear passed through the gap between two lotus leaves, plunging directly into the lotus pod and striking the lotus seed!

Visible to the naked eye, the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus's enormous body began to tremble violently. Its remaining lotus leaves withered, and its roots dried up!

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to the host for completing the Side Quest, [Balance]!"

"Reward obtained: Gift of the Lord of Soul Hunting Forest!"

At the same time, Bubu, whose lips had flipped back from running so hard, its tongue lolling and drool flying everywhere, was just about to blend into its surroundings and flee.

Unexpectedly, its ears twitched at that moment. Unable to suppress its curiosity, it glanced back and immediately stopped in its tracks.

The Soul Beasts that had originally stared at it with bloodshot eyes as though it had murdered their fathers regained their clarity, before their expressions shifted into confusion, nervousness, anger, and many other emotions.

But the Soul Beasts all made the same move next: they scattered with a roar.

Lying on the ground, Xiao Tianyang glanced at the black Soul Ring floating from the Ice Soul Demonic Lotus's body, then ignored it.

Xiao Tianyang raised a hand with some difficulty and poured the Green Liquid from the Sky-Controlling Bottle into his mouth.

At this point, he could no longer worry about the amount.

In an environment like this, he had to recover his Soul Power as quickly as possible.

This was Soul Hunting Forest. Although he had formed friendly relationships with many Soul Beasts here,

that did not mean every Soul Beast here posed no threat to him.

It would be best to wait for Bubu to return and stand guard beside him before he absorbed the Soul Ring. Otherwise, it would be somewhat dangerous.

Pure Soul Power burst forth within his body. Xiao Tianyang closed his eyes and savored the sensation.

It felt as though sweet river water had been poured into a dried-up riverbed.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Xiao Tianyang opened his eyes.

The First Soul Ring lit up, and six flames appeared beside him before turning green. They then all entered his body, helping him recover his injuries, stamina, and Soul Power!

With all three working together, Xiao Tianyang's wounds quickly began healing, scabbing over, and shedding at a visible rate, revealing pale scars that vanished in the very next moment.

Just as Xiao Tianyang was recovering, a black shadow darted out from the bushes and barked the moment it landed.

"Woof!"

"I know. I'll remember this contribution of yours. When we get back, I'll cook you some big marrow bones!"

"Woof!"

"I know, a large portion. Keep watch around us, and don't let any other Soul Beasts approach me."

Having settled the terms, Xiao Tianyang finally sent Bubu away.

And Xiao Tianyang could finally turn his attention to the black Soul Ring before him.

"Last time was so dangerous because it exceeded the limit by far. This time, it shouldn't happen again... right?"