Fighting Tai Nuo, An Unexpected Crisis

"Bang!"

A dull, loud thud echoed through the courtyard.

Xia Yang was so shaken that he staggered back three steps before barely managing to regain his balance.

Meanwhile, Tai Nuo on the other side was in an even worse state.

He slid backward uncontrollably, sliding for five or six meters before stopping.

The soles of the Tai Nuo shoes left two clear marks on the Bluestone Slab.

Tai Nuo finally managed to stand up, staring in shock at his still numb right arm, then looking up at Xia Yang not far away, speechless for a moment.

"How... how can you be so strong?"

Tai Nuo asked incredulously, his voice trembling slightly.

It's important to know that Tai Nuo's Martial Soul is the Mighty Gorilla, which is known for its strength.

Furthermore, the Strength Clan follows the path of maximizing strength, with each Spirit Ring designed to enhance the strength attribute as much as possible, making them virtually invincible among Soul Master of the same rank.

But today, Tai Nuo actually lost a head-on fight to an opponent whose Soul Power was clearly lower than his own, which completely overturned his understanding.

On the other side, Xia Yang slowly retracted his left fist, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Of course, he wouldn't tell Tai Nuo that he had consumed a lot of the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber, and that his physical condition was already different from that of ordinary people.

Furthermore, with the added blessing of his own Left Arm Soul Bone, the Earth Attribute power contained within it perfectly countered Tai Nuo's brute force.

More importantly, the joint cultivation with Tang Yuehua over the past year has allowed Xia Yang's Mental Power to increase to some extent.

This also allowed him to reach a completely new level in his control over his Soul Power.

With so many advantages, it's not unbelievable that Xia Yang could surpass Tai Nuo in a contest of strength.

"Shall we continue?"

Xia Yang asked softly, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

Tai Nuo took a deep breath, and all the muscles in his body tensed up again.

"Of course! I was careless just now, but this time I won't let you succeed so easily!"

The two men resumed their fighting stances, and the atmosphere in the courtyard became tense once again.

"Hmph, let's go again!"

Xia Yang shook his slightly numb wrist, his fighting spirit intensifying, and charged towards Tai Nuo once again.

"This time I won't hold back!"

Tai Nuo let out a low growl, and two Spirit Ring immediately lit up beneath his feet.

One yellow, one purple, their light swirling.

He knew that he could not suppress his opponent with physical strength alone, so he finally used his Soul Skill.

"Second Soul Skill: Power Condensation!"

As the Soul Skill was released, Tai Nuo's Soul Power surged and rippled.

An earthy yellow light instantly enveloped his entire body, causing Tai Nuo's muscles to bulge and veins to stand out.

At that moment, his power instantly surged to a new level.

Faced with the rapidly increasing momentum of Tai Nuo, Xia Yang, who had rushed close, dared not be careless and immediately used his defensive Soul Skill.

Second Soul Skill: Skeleton Bodyguard!

A flash of purple light appeared, and a set of energy armor that clung tightly to Xia Yang's body instantly covered his entire body.

The armor exuded a solid, sturdy feel.

Xia Yang exerted force with his left fist and right palm simultaneously.

"Soul Bone Skill: Rock Fist Shatter!"

"Self-Created Soul Skill: Heartbreak Palm!"

Xia Yang's left fist carried a force as heavy as a rock.

His right palm, however, subtly contains a penetrating, Vibrating Force.

The punch and palm strike were perfectly coordinated, launching a fierce attack on Tai Nuo.

On the other side, Tai Nuo's fighting style remained direct and domineering.

Without dodging or avoiding, his fist, as big as a casserole dish, hurtled straight at Xia Yang's chest with a whooshing sound.

Surprisingly, the two seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding; neither chose to dodge, but instead opted for the purest form of force to clash.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!..."

A series of rapid collisions echoed through the courtyard, reverberating like the beating of war drums.

Xia Yang's fists and palms rained down on Tai Nuo's solid body.

Meanwhile, Tai Nuo's heavy punches pounded against Xia Yang's protective armor time and time again.

"Snap!"

With a crisp sound, cracks appeared on Xia Yang's Purple Armor, but it did not shatter completely.

The armor did not break, which means that most of Tai Nuo's power was neutralized by the armor, and Xia Yang's body did not suffer any substantial damage.

In contrast, although Tai Nuo's defense was astonishing, he also began to feel waves of stinging pain all over his body under Xia Yang's continuous heavy blows.

This made Tai Nuo even more horrified; the opponent's attack power far exceeded his expectations.

"Third Soul Skill: Source of Power!"

Daring not to hold back any longer, Tai Nuo roared, and the earthy yellow light around his body suddenly intensified, with energy as tangible as a substance surrounding him.

Tai Nuo's power surged once again, and his momentum reached a new peak.

"Bang!"

Tai Nuo unleashed another powerful punch, slamming his fist into Xia Yang's protective armor.

Xia Yang's Purple Armor finally gave way, shattering into fragments of energy that hung on his body like torn strips of cloth.

Then, Xia Yang hurriedly activated his Soul Power to maintain the armor, barely managing to preserve this sliver of defense.

At the same time, Xia Yang's figure was also forced back repeatedly by the impact of Tai Nuo's immense force.

In that critical moment, a flash of inspiration struck Xia Yang.

"First Soul Skill: Icefire Roar Bullet - Modified!"

He quickly condensed a purple energy ball with both hands, but unexpectedly, Xia Yang did not throw the energy ball directly.

On the contrary, under Xia Yang's precise control, the purple energy ball rapidly deformed and expanded, eventually transforming into a thin but tough energy film that tightly covered his hands.

"Self-Created Soul Skill: Heartbreak Palm!"

Xia Yang skillfully retreated, avoiding Tai Nuo's follow-up heavy punch.

At the same time, his palms struck Tai Nuo's chest with lightning speed.

This Heartbreak Palm technique is already adept at using Soul Power vibrations to penetrate Hidden Strength into the enemy's body. Now, with the support of the purple energy membrane, its penetrating power is even greater.

The instant his palms struck his body, Tai Nuo felt a numbness in his chest. A strange and powerful force pierced through his proud defenses, broke through his Martial Soul Possession state, and directly invaded his body.

Tai Nuo's body shrank rapidly at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Soon, he transformed from his majestic Giant Ape form back to his original appearance.

At the same time, the surging power around Tai Nuo receded like the tide.

"Not good!"

Tai Nuo's expression changed drastically; at this moment, he had no time to consider whether Xia Yang had deliberately used excessive force.

Preserving one's life is the most important thing.

Tai Nuo acted decisively, unleashing his strongest Soul Skill.

Fourth Soul Skill: Force Shock!

With a roar, Tai Nuo unleashed his full Soul Power, and a powerful aura burst forth from his body.

At the same time, a deep Black Halo rose from beneath his feet, vibrating continuously and emitting a low, dangerous hum.

Tai Nuo contracted the aura and frantically gathered the power of his Soul Skill into his chest.

Then, he stepped back with his right leg, steadied himself in a horse stance, and assumed a position to receive the blow.

"Smack!"

Something inside Tai Nuo seemed to explode.

Immediately afterwards, his Soul Power began to vibrate violently.

A major earthquake, a violent earthquake, even a violent earthquake!