Half-Step Dou Zun, Ambush

After the Soul Fluctuation subsided, Xiao Tian assessed his own soul realm.

"At this level of strength, my soul should be at the Mortal Realm Peak, perhaps even halfway into the Spirit Realm."

Xiao Tian was overjoyed, because improving Soul Power was much more difficult than breaking through a realm. His current soul realm was rare even in the Central State.

With his Spirit Realm Soul power already at the level of Rank 8 Alchemist, becoming Seventh Grade High-Level Alchemist after reaching the Mortal Realm Peak is a certainty.

Xiao Tian walked out of the palace, glanced at the sky, and realized it was almost time for the appointed time.

Soul Hall, Wu Protector, are you ready?

Xiao Tian Xiao Tian to the Free and Unfettered World from the Free Dou Qi Continent. A card appeared in his hand, which he crushed.

Xiao Tian's aura instantly reached the Nine Star Dou Zong.

"Nine Star Dou Zong?"

Xiao Tian frowned, because Wu Protector could absorb souls to temporarily increase his Combat Power. Although he currently didn't have 90% of the souls of Dou Zong, this problem couldn't be ignored.

"System, can the Dou Zong Experience Card be used in combination?"

[Host, cards can be stacked, but the battery life is calculated based on the time of the first card used.]

Without hesitation, Xiao Tian used another Dou Zong Experience Card, and his aura finally reached the Half-Step Dou Zun.

Seeing that he had not broken through to the Dou Zun, Xiao Tian did not continue using the experience cards, because his sixth sense told him that even if he used all two remaining cards, he would not be able to break through to the Dou Zun.

"That should be enough. As long as Yun Shan launches a sneak attack to draw attention, I can start with zero frames and he won't have a chance to struggle."

After familiarizing himself with Dou Qi surge of Dou Qi, Xiao Tian concealed himself within the spatial dimension.

In a few flashes, Xiao Tian arrived above the Misty Cloud Sect. After sensing the aura of Yun Shan, Xiao Tian went to the vicinity of Yun Shan's Secluded Cultivation Cave Dwelling.

He took out a talisman, crushed it, and a faint, transparent Energy Shield enveloped the entire Yun Lan Sect Forbidden Ground without attracting anyone's attention.

He took a step and entered the Secluded Cultivation Cave Dwelling where Yun Shan was. He didn't see Wu Protector Cave Dwelling, but he could sense that he was hiding Cave Dwelling.

Looking at Yun Shan, who was sitting cross-legged, with great interest, Xiao Tian subtly nudged Yun Shan. Yun Shan knew that Xiao Tian had come, but he did not sense any of Xiao Tian's presence.

"Oh, you're here? Then I'll watch my performance."

Yun Shan knew that Xiao Tian had used a secret technique, so he prepared to begin his plan.

"Wu Protector, come out."

Yun Shan's calm voice emanated from his mouth.

"Yun Shan, have you thought this through?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of black mist appeared in front of Yun Shan.

"I promised you, I will hand him over to you, and I hope you can keep your word."

Yun Shan looked indifferently at Wu Protector in the black mist. Upon hearing Yun Shan's words, Wu Protector Wu's red eyes shone even brighter.

"Hehehe, of course, you won't regret the decision you made."

"Great Compassion Wind Ripping Hand".

While Wu Protector was distracted by his strange laughter, Yun Shan suddenly shone brightly from his palm, and a gigantic energy hand, several meters long, appeared out of nowhere. Finally, it attacked the black mist in front of him with a fierce gust of wind.

While attacking, Yun Shan casually placed the Soul Cleansing Talisman on his forehead. As he channeled his Dou Qi, the Soul Cleansing Talisman transformed into a stream of light that entered his Sea of Consciousness, purifying Yun Shan's soul.

Yun Shan's attack came without warning. Wu Protector reacted quickly, but because the distance was too close, there was not enough time to use his Dou Technique. He could only use his Dou Qi to protect himself.

Struck by the powerful energy of the palm print, Wu Protector was sent flying and suffered minor injuries.

Before Wu Protector could even steady himself after being knocked away, a deadly sense of crisis surged into his heart.

"Oh no, danger!"

Three warning exclamation marks seemed to appear above the head of the Wu Protector.

"Mystic Sky Moon Shattering Finger."

A voice came from behind the flying body, and a three-colored energy attack suddenly appeared in front of him.

Wu Protector felt an unprecedented crisis, and his heart was filled with fear and despair.

He forcibly turned his body in mid-air, channeling his Dou Qi to desperately protect his vital parts.

The energy beam struck Wu Protector directly. Already injured, Wu Protector was violently blasted away and crashed into the wall of the Cave Dwelling. He was forced to reveal his true form from the black mist, his black armor shattered.

When it was hit, a very faint object flew out from the body of the Wu Protector and disappeared into the air.

Xiao Tian had already reinforced the walls of the entire Cave Dwelling with his Dou Qi before he took action, so there was no risk of collapse.

As the armor shattered, souls emerged from within it.

As Xiao Tian looked at these souls, Heavenly Flames appeared in his hand, instantly incinerating them all. For these souls, this was undoubtedly a release.

The Wu Protector Wu Protector, now revealing his true form, is a Soul Body. However, he has become almost transparent like water, and his aura is extremely weak, clearly indicating that he is severely injured and on the verge of death.

Xiao Tian directly used the Heavenly Flames to Wu Protector spirit in a circle.

"You think you can subdue me like this? All things under heaven: Soul Burial Ceremony!"

The Wu Protector within the flames roared, using its last bit of strength to try and absorb the remaining soul within its armor to replenish itself.

Wu Protector attempted to break free from Xiao Tian's control using his ultimate move, but all his efforts were in vain.

Xiao Tian directly used his Heavenly Flames to burn away Wu's armor and soul, leaving only the bare Wu Protector of Wu. Heavenly Flames was a natural Wu Protector.

"Give up the resistance; you have no chance of escaping."

Xiao Tian stared coldly at Wu Protector with an expressionless face, while continuously increasing the output of the Heavenly Flames in his hands.

Knowing he had no chance of escape, Wu Protector stopped struggling and accepted the fact that he had been captured.

The doubts and anger in his heart gradually turned into helplessness and despair. He never expected that with his strength as Four Star Dou Zong, he would be captured alive in this Northwest Continent.

"I admit defeat, but don't be too smug. I've already spread the word. Although I don't know who you are, you have a familiar scent. And you'll soon find out the consequences of offending my Soul Hall, hehehe."

Wu Protector stared coldly at Xiao Tian and Yun Shan, and cackled wickedly.

Upon hearing Wu Protector's words, Xiao Tian's expression remained unchanged. He stood tall and straight, his gaze unwavering, a faint smile playing on his lips, as if mocking Wu Protector's incompetent barking.

Yun Shan's eyes flickered, but what's done is done. What happens later can be dealt with later. At least now his life is no longer at the mercy of others.

"I am well aware of the consequences of offending the Soul Hall, but you, a prisoner, need not worry about such matters."

Yun Shan's eyes became fearless as he looked at Wu Protector and spoke slowly.

"You, you, you Yun Shan, you'll be buried with me!"

Wu Protector's expression changed. He hadn't expected Yun Shan to become so forceful. Anger surged in his heart, and he used the last bit of his strength to form a hand seal. Xiao Tian and Yun Shan did not stop him.

"Soul Devouring"

The Wu Protector roared furiously from inside.