You Have Courted Death!

Not only that, as his Martial Soul possessed him, Guang Long's body instantly swelled by a size!

The muscles across his body became even more knotted!

A fierce, violent aura radiated from him!

"Iron Armor Possession!"

Facing Xie Xie's attack, Guang Long sneered as the first White Soul Ring around him flashed.

The next moment, a hazy gray light appeared over Guang Long's body, enveloping him within.

Immediately after.

Guang Long clenched his hand into a fist and swung it fiercely at the Light Dragon Dagger in Xie Xie's hand!

Clang!

With a crisp ring, Guang Long's fist collided with Xie Xie's Light Dragon Dagger, sending sparks flying.

Yet Xie Xie's Light Dragon Dagger was utterly unable to break through Guang Long's defense!

It merely left a white mark on the scales covering Guang Long's palm.

It could be said that Guang Long had emerged almost completely unscathed from Xie Xie's strike!

Xie Xie, on the other hand—

Was violently sent flying by that punch!

He rolled several times across the ground before barely coming to a stop, covered in dirt and looking utterly miserable!

"Xie Xie, are you all right?"

Seeing this, Tang Wulin hurried over, helped Xie Xie up, and asked with concern.

Although Tang Wulin had indeed held some grievances against Xie Xie because of what happened at the train station,

after learning of Xie Xie's tragic past, coupled with Xie Xie taking the initiative to treat him to stewed beef pot,

Tang Wulin had changed his opinion of Xie Xie and already regarded him as a friend.

"Cough, cough, Wulin, I'm fine. This Guang Long is really strong!"

Slowly getting to his feet, Xie Xie wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a trace of unwillingness flashing through his eyes.

"Kid, seeing as you're a Soul Master, I'll let you off with a small lesson this time!"

"Next time, remember not to meddle in other people's business. Now get the hell out of here!"

Looking down at Xie Xie in the distance, Guang Long said indifferently, his eyes filled with disdain.

Guang Long could throw heavy punches at ordinary people whenever he pleased.

But when dealing with a Soul Master, he naturally had to be more cautious.

After all, every Soul Master received special protection under the laws of the Sun Moon Federation.

Even if he had some backing, attacking Soul Masters recklessly could easily bring him trouble.

"Get lost? I think you're the one who should get lost!"

"You dared to injure my classmate. You have courted death!"

At that moment, Zhao Tao slowly rose to his feet, looked toward Guang Long in the distance, and spoke Buddha Tang's classic line.

"I have courted death?"

"Hahahaha! You little brat, that's definitely the funniest joke I've ever heard in my life!"

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Guang Long laughed in anger and lunged toward Zhao Tao in a swift stride!

"Time Burial Sword!"

Facing the crazily charging Guang Long, Zhao Tao merely smiled faintly.

Although the Power of Time in his Time Burial Sword had been neutralized when facing Wu Changkong's Frost Sky Sword Martial Soul, causing Zhao Tao to suffer a minor setback,

that was because Wu Changkong's cultivation was a full five ranks—or fifty levels—higher than Zhao Tao's.

But against an enemy of the same level as stupid and clumsy as Guang Long,

the Time Burial Sword, enhanced by the Power of Time, was absolutely the most effective option!

As Zhao Tao activated his Soul Power, a Purple Soul Ring appeared behind him and suddenly flashed!

The next moment, streaks of silver radiance shimmered and condensed into a silver longsword in Zhao Tao's hand.

"A Thousand-Year Soul Ring? Damn it, you deserve to die!"

Looking at the Purple Soul Ring behind Zhao Tao, a flash of resentment passed through Guang Long's eyes!

Although Guang Long's Iron Armored Dragon Martial Soul was considered above average and gave him a chance to break through to Soul Ancestor, or even Soul King,

Guang Long had been born into poverty and had never managed to save enough money to buy a Soul Spirit, greatly delaying his cultivation progress.

And when he had finally obtained a Soul Spirit, it had only been the worst kind of Ten-Year Soul Spirit.

It was precisely this Soul Spirit that had caused Guang Long to miss the best years of cultivation in his youth.

By now, his cultivation was merely that of a level 27 Soul Grandmaster, and it was difficult for him to break through to the Soul Elder realm.

That was also why Guang Long had chosen to give up on himself and become a local thug who collected protection money.

Seeing that Zhao Tao's Soul Ring and Soul Spirit were so luxurious, Guang Long felt even more bitter toward the world!

He even developed an intense hatred for Zhao Tao!

"Iron Armored Dragon Body!"

Guang Long suddenly opened his mouth and let out a dragon's roar, while the Yellow Soul Ring behind him blazed brightly!

The next moment, Guang Long's eyes shone with silvery-gray light. Amid violent fluctuations of Soul Power, his body rapidly expanded, and his hands transformed into sharp claws!

Having entered his peak state, Guang Long aimed at Zhao Tao and unleashed a full-force strike!

"Brother Tao, be careful!"

Seeing this, Tang Wulin could not help crying out in alarm.

"Zhao Tao, I'll lend you a hand!"

Gu Yue's eyes likewise flashed with concern.

However, unlike Tang Wulin, she did not merely worry.

Instead, she summoned her Martial Soul and created a patch of swamp beneath Guang Long's feet, attempting to hinder his attack.

At the same time, she summoned icicles one after another to interfere with Guang Long.

However, after using Iron Armored Dragon Body, Guang Long's strength and defense were indeed terrifying.

He actually ignored Gu Yue's interference and attacks, still rapidly closing in on Zhao Tao and throwing a fierce punch at his stomach!

"Light of a mote—how dare it compete with the Bright Moon?"

Facing Guang Long's full-force strike, Zhao Tao sneered and swept the Time Burial Sword in his hand sideways, meeting Guang Long's fist head-on.

The next moment!

The violent, spark-filled clash everyone had expected did not occur.

Upon touching Guang Long's sharp claws, the Time Burial Sword in Zhao Tao's hand suddenly blurred!

Then, it strangely passed through Guang Long's sturdy scales, piercing directly into his arm, severing Guang Long's hand and leaving a deep wound on his forearm that exposed white bone!

"Ah! You little bastard, I'll definitely kill you today!"

If it had been an ordinary person, such a severe injury would likely have made them pass out from the pain long ago.

But Guang Long was, after all, a Soul Grandmaster. Both his physical fitness and his ability to endure pain far surpassed those of ordinary people.

Even after suffering such an injury, Guang Long merely let out an enraged roar and slashed at Zhao Tao's chest again with his other claw!

"Hmph, haven't you learned your lesson yet?"

Looking at Guang Long's berserk strike, Zhao Tao sneered, turned his blade, and met Guang Long's sharp claw once more!

Slash!

With a dull sound of flesh being cut apart, Zhao Tao's Time Burial Sword directly cleaved Guang Long's hand, forearm, and half of his upper arm into two halves!

Blood gushed from Guang Long's severed arm like a spring, staining the ground red!

After suffering such wounds, Guang Long finally lost his ability to fight. Overwhelmed by the excruciating pain, he collapsed to the ground, curled into a ball, and let out miserable screams!