A figure even taller, more burly, and more imposing than the hulking giant suddenly appeared between them.
The big man's bull-like eyes widened as he stared at the man before him, who resembled a black iron tower.
This person was a full three meters tall! Muscles bulged all over his body, stretching his custom white clothes to the point of bursting.
He casually extended one hand and grasped the big man's wrist.
As easily as if he were holding a child's arm.
"Y-you... who are you?!"
The big man discovered in terror that no matter how hard he tried, that hand seemed fixed in place, utterly unmoving!
Bai Chenxiang was stunned as well. Dangling in midair, she stared foolishly at the giant who had suddenly appeared.
He felt like a humanoid beast.
Meanwhile, outside the scene, both those queuing at the entrance to the Duel Arena and the spectators seated inside instantly erupted.
"Holy shit! Isn't that Steward Tai?"
"What a surprise. I thought the Vague Man would be the one to save the day..."
"It had to be Steward Tai. That size difference is so damn satisfying to watch!"
In the scene.
Steward Tai's naturally intimidating face remained expressionless. Holding the big man's hand in his own, he merely applied the slightest bit of force.
Crack!
It was the sharp sound of bone shattering.
"Ahhh—!!"
The big man let out a pig-slaughtering scream. His entire face twisted instantly, and cold sweat drenched his body in a flash.
The excruciating pain made him instinctively release the elephant trunk.
Bai Chenxiang took the opportunity to break free and hurriedly shielded her clansmen as she retreated to safety.
"Let go! Don't touch me!"
The big man had gone mad from pain. His eyes turned bloodshot, and the single black Soul Ring on his body suddenly lit up.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Elephant Shock!"
"Roar—!"
The giant elephant phantom behind him raised its head and bellowed toward the sky. Then it lifted its two massive, pillar-like legs and slammed them viciously into the ground!
Bang—!!!
A yellow-brown shockwave exploded outward in a mad ring centered on the big man.
The ground around them instantly cracked apart. Rubble flew everywhere, and dust filled the air!
The onlookers were shaken into a stagger, clutching their ears as they retreated again and again, their chests feeling tight.
"Watch out!"
Bai Chenxiang cried out, her heart leaping into her throat.
That was a ten-thousand-year Soul Skill from a Soul King! Taking a hit from that at such close range, even an iron man would vomit blood!
However.
When the dust settled.
Everyone's jaws dropped to the ground.
Steward Tai was still standing exactly where he had been, his feet not having moved back even an inch.
Only the corner of his clothes had been ruffled. His broad face remained calm and unruffled.
Then, he extended his other hand and brushed away dust that did not exist from his shoulder. Looking at the dumbfounded big man, he flashed a simple-minded grin.
"Should be my turn now, right?"
Before his words had faded.
Grasping the big man by the wrist, Steward Tai swung his arm in a wide arc as if he were holding a chick!
Bang!
The two-hundred-jin big man was smashed viciously into the ground on the left, blasting a huge crater into the earth!
"Again!"
Bang!
He was swung around and smashed into the ground on the right!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Everyone watched in utter disbelief as the Soul King, who had been so arrogant moments ago, was now whipped madly from side to side like a willow branch.
Blood, teeth, and shattered armor flew through the air along with dust.
The dull sounds of impact made everyone's hearts tremble.
"Get lost!"
With one final explosive roar.
Steward Tai casually threw him.
Boom!
The big man became a shooting star, flying more than ten meters before being slammed into a wall.
He lay completely motionless, his fate unknown.
"Hiss..."
The entire venue fell deathly silent, broken only by the sounds of people sucking in cold breaths.
Was this pure strength? The visual impact was simply overwhelming!
Steward Tai clapped his hands as though he had done something utterly insignificant, then turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Bai Chenxiang finally snapped out of it and hurried after him.
"Thank... thank you! My name is Bai Chenxiang!"
"Um... could I invite you to my home for a visit? Please allow me to show my gratitude?"
If the Speed Clan could build a good relationship with someone this formidable, it would certainly be beneficial.
Steward Tai halted and glanced back at her. A hint of simple honesty appeared on his fierce face.
He shook his head and said in a deep, muffled voice, "No. I'm only following orders."
"Orders?" Bai Chenxiang froze, then instinctively asked, "Whose orders?"
Steward Tai's gaze drifted aside as he scratched his head. Had he... let something slip?
Boss had specifically instructed him: do the job, leave no name behind.
"I'm leaving."
To avoid further complications, Steward Tai suddenly kicked off the ground with both legs.
Boom!
His enormous body shot into the distance with a violent sonic boom, vanishing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.
Leaving Bai Chenxiang standing there in complete bewilderment.
"So... so strong!"
As the sun set, Chaotic Wind Canyon was dyed orange-red.
In the scene.
Bai Chenxiang, who was usually as chirpy as a lark, was unusually quiet now.
She hugged her knees and sat beside that Big Green Rock, watching the sunset stretch their shadows long across the ground. With her head lowered, no one knew what she was thinking.
The Vague Man turned toward her with an amused look. "What's with you?"
"Why have you turned mute today?"
Bai Chenxiang raised her head. Her big eyes were filled with grievance as she bit her lip and spoke hesitantly.
"Hey..."
"Are you good at fighting?"
The Vague Man laughed, his voice brimming with amusement. "What? Did you lose a fight outside and cry about it?"
Having her thoughts exposed, Bai Chenxiang's little face reddened. Still, she nodded slightly and sighed.
"Yeah... even though that jerk's level was much higher than mine."
She picked up a small stone and hurled it hard over the cliff, watching it fall into the abyss.
"But... even at the same level, it would be hard for me to hurt him."
"The Speed Clan's attack power is too weak. If he catches me, I'll definitely lose."
At that, the Little Girl buried her head between her knees like an eggplant wilted by frost.
This truly was the Speed Clan's greatest weakness, and the pain of all pure agility-type Soul Masters.
Seeing her like this, the Vague Man reached out and used his long hand to rub the hair she had carefully combed into a bird's nest.
"Dummy."
"Since you're an agility-type fighter, why insist on going head-to-head with them?"
"You should push your speed to the limit. Let them see you but never touch you, so all they can do is panic helplessly and stew themselves to death."
Bai Chenxiang raised her head, her hair now a bird's nest. Pouting, she looked dejected.
"But... I want to defeat them! What's the point of just running?"
"I want to protect my clansmen, not lead them in running away!"
Seeing how stubbornly she was fixating on the issue, the Vague Man smiled and shook his head before patting his backside and standing up.
"Fine."
"Today, Brother will show you what a true speed-type battle looks like."
At those words, Bai Chenxiang's eyes immediately lit up. She sprang to her feet in delight. "Okay, okay!"
She only knew that this jerk was fast. She had never seen how he fought before!
However.
To everyone watching the scene's surprise.
The Vague Man did not summon his Martial Soul, nor did any Soul Rings rise beneath his feet.
He simply stood there lazily.
The next second.
"Whoosh—"
A gust of wind swept through the canyon.
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