Soul-Shattering Iron Claws

Immediately afterwards, the howls of wolves echoed from all directions, reverberating through the deep mountain forest.

Everyone immediately stopped and looked around warily.

It was already late at night, and the bright moonlight barely pierced through the treetops, casting dappled shadows in the forest.

In this hazy darkness, pairs of emerald green lights suddenly appeared, moving back and forth in the forest directly ahead like will-o'-the-wisps.

"Captain, they look like Wolf Bandits."

Tong Qian lowered her voice to remind her.

"I saw it."

Xia Shi frowned and asked, "That's strange. These beasts were hiding from us before, so why have they suddenly shown themselves now?"

Wei Long waved his hand impatiently and said, "Commander, why think so much?"

"Since they've delivered themselves to our doorstep, let's wipe them out in one fell swoop and complete this mission."

Who cares what they're up to!

"Wei Long is right, prepare for battle."

At Xia Shi's command, the group immediately formed a battle formation and advanced towards the direction where the Wolf Bandits had appeared.

"Son, catch!"

As they walked, Xia Shi tossed something to Xia Yang.

Xia Yang reached out and caught it, and upon closer inspection, he realized it was a pair of gleaming Iron Claw.

These Iron Claw were made of Special Metal, with Claw Blade that gleamed with a cold, eerie light under the moonlight.

"This is a gift specially prepared for you - the Soul-Shattering Iron Claws."

Xia Shi reminded him, "Wearing it on your arm can compensate for the lack of attack power in your martial Martial Soul."

"Be careful during the fight later."

"Thank you, Dad!"

The Metal Claws in front of me are red in color, and each claw has three long, sharp blades.

Xia Yang examined the weapon in his hand and felt a warmth in his heart.

Then, Xia Yang carefully put the Iron Claw claws on his hands.

The claws crossed, clanging and sparking in the darkness.

The group quickly closed in to within 100 meters of the Wolf Bandits.

This distance was sufficient for these experienced Soul Master to launch an attack.

In the dim moonlight, the true forms of the Wolf Bandits were finally clearly visible.

The party consists of seven Swift Wind Demon Wolf and three real Wolf Bandits.

Of the seven demonic wolves, one is a Ten-thousand Year Soul Beast, while the other six range in age from three thousand to eight thousand years.

The three Wolf Bandits consisted of one adult and two children, appearing to be a family of three.

"Roar--"

Upon noticing Xia Yang and his group rapidly approaching, the Wolf Bandits pack immediately let out threatening growls.

Only then did Xia Yang get a clear look at the three Wolf Bandits.

Although they walk upright like humans, their entire bodies are covered in blue fur, and while their limbs are wolf-like, their hind legs allow them to stand upright like humans.

From a distance it looks human, but up close it is half-human, half-wolf, with sharp teeth, a protruding wolf mouth, and a ferocious glint in its eyes.

Just as the two sides were about to clash, the Wolf Bandits pack suddenly turned to the right and fled at high speed.

"Commander, should we give chase?"

Tong Qian hurriedly asked for instructions.

"They're trying to lead us astray."

Xia Yang immediately analyzed, "We can't fall for it."

"Yang'er is right."

Xia Shi made a quick decision and ordered, "Continue towards the canyon, ignore them."

The group immediately adjusted their direction and continued on their original route.

"Awoo--"

The howls of the Wolf Bandits rang out again, confirming Xia Yang's judgment.

Seeing that their plan to lure the enemy had failed, the Wolf Bandits pack quickly circled back from the flank and blocked their way again.

The ancient Swift Wind Demon Wolf took a few steps forward, baring its teeth and letting out a low growl, its threat unmistakable.

"Kill!"

Xia Shi gave the order without hesitation.

During the charge, Xia Shi quickly assigned tasks.

"These seven Swift Wind Demon Wolf are ours."

"Yang'er, you're in charge of dealing with those three Wolf Bandits."

"Zhang Dong, seal off the battlefield, don't let them escape."

"Yes, Commander!"

Zhang Dong stopped and fell to the back of the group.

Immediately afterwards, he squatted down and placed his right hand on the ground.

Then, four Spirit Ring slowly rose from beneath Zhang Dong's feet.

White, yellow, purple, purple.

The glow of the Spirit Ring was particularly striking in the night.

"First Soul Skill: Thorn Ground Spike!"

"Second Soul Skill: Thorn Wall!"

Third Soul Skill: Thorn Cage!

As Zhang Dong shouted, the ground suddenly began to tremble.

Countless red thorns, burning with flames, burst forth from the earth.

These thorns quickly intertwined and Entanglement together, forming a huge circular wall.

The thorny wall completely surrounded the Xuanjia Mercenary Group and the Wolf Bandits.

Afterwards, the thorn wall split up again, separating and surrounding the Swift Wind Demon Wolf and the Wolf Bandits.

Ultimately, this resulted in a series of independent prisons.

Xia Shi, Zhang Cang, Wei Long, and Tong Qian each chose a cage and rushed in to engage in a fierce battle with the Swift Wind Demon Wolf inside.

Xia Yang, without hesitation, leaped into the Thorn Cage imprisoned the three Wolf Bandits.

As Xia Yang stepped into the Thorn Cage, his Soul Power surged like a rushing river.

With a slight thought, Xia Yang quietly released his Martial Soul.

However, the two Spirit Ring that exceeded their Year Limit were not visible to the outside due to the concealment of the secret technique, but were silently circulating within Xia Yang's body.

Second Soul Skill: Skeleton Bodyguard!

With a low shout, a layer of tight-fitting armor shimmering with a purple aura instantly covered Xia Yang's entire body.

This armor appears thin and light, yet it subtly exudes an extraordinary defensive aura.

Xia Yang, his hands clad in gleaming Iron Claw, moved with lightning speed, charging straight at the two smaller Wolf Bandits in front of him.

"Roar--"

The Wolf Bandits roared fiercely and charged forward without fear.

On one side were cold, metallic Iron Claw, and on the other were sharp, wolf-like claws; both attacked each other's vitals with the fiercest of attacks.

Xia Yang's right claw pierced precisely into the chest of the Wolf Bandits on the right side.

The Iron Claw easily tore through the opponent's flesh, the wounds so deep that bone was visible.

Xia Yang's lips curled up slightly, and he suddenly exerted force with his arm to tear downwards.

"Sizzle!"

With a teeth-grinding tearing sound, the Wolf Bandits on the right was brutally disemboweled by him.

However, at the same time, the two Wolf Bandits ' sharp claws struck Xia Yang's chest heavily.

"Snap! Snap!"

Two muffled thuds followed as the thick wolf claws slammed heavily onto the Purple Armor.

At this moment, the seemingly thin armor revealed astonishing defensive capabilities.

The Wolf Bandits ' attack only left six shallow cracks on the surface of the armor, without damaging the interior at all.

"You're courting death!"

Xia Yang let out a cold shout, his body turned swiftly, and his left hand grabbed the Wolf Bandits's forelimb with lightning speed.

The three sharp blades on the Iron Claw instantly pierced the flesh of the Wolf Bandits's arm.

Amidst the Wolf Bandits' agonizing howls, Xia Yang's right hand swiftly aimed for their throats.

"Pfft!"

As the sharp claws slashed across, blood gushed out like a fountain.

"Roar--!"

The only remaining, most robust Wolf Bandits let out a deafening roar. Seeing its two offspring perish in the blink of an eye, its eyes turned bloodshot, and its Soul Power surged, radiating a rich azure light.

"Gale Slash!"