"Chrysanthemums fall, strewing the ground with sorrow; as the blossoms fade, hearts break!"
Watching the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum rise higher and higher, Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a strange chant, as if it held some wondrous power!
As Chrysanthemum Douluo's chant continued, the flower in midair swelled wildly once more, its surface shining with an increasingly brilliant golden light!
When Chrysanthemum Douluo uttered the final word, "break," the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, now as large as a small mountain, suddenly shattered!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
In an instant, countless golden chrysanthemum petals, each like a razor-sharp crescent blade, rained down from above and hurtled toward Yao Xuan!
Thousands upon thousands of petals formed a massive golden tornado, shredding everything in its path as it tried to grind Yao Xuan into a bloody pulp!
"As expected of Chrysanthemum Douluo's famous Ninth Spirit Ability. Its power is truly impressive!"
"But an attack like this still can't hurt me. If anything, it gives me a chance to test the power of Golden Dragon Tyrant Body!"
Watching the terrifying tornado descend from the sky, Yao Xuan remained as calm as a still well!
Chrysanthemum Douluo's ultimate move was indeed powerful, but Yao Xuan had a way to counter it!
Golden Dragon King Bloodline surged through his body. The scales covering him instantly blazed with light, forming what seemed like an impenetrable mirror!
Terrifying petals tore at Yao Xuan, clashing against the scales on his body with thunderous booms!
Yet no matter how fiercely the petals attacked, Yao Xuan's scales remained completely unharmed!
Instead, Chrysanthemum Douluo's assault charged Golden Dragon Tyrant Body with energy, building up a devastating counterattack!
At last, Chrysanthemum Douluo's Ninth Spirit Ability began to fade. The dreadful golden tornado gradually vanished, while the scales covering Yao Xuan began to shine with dazzling golden light!
Then, with a clear, resounding dragon's roar, Yao Xuan suddenly swung a claw and struck at Chrysanthemum Douluo!
In the next moment, the terrifying energy stored within Golden Dragon Tyrant Body burst out of him!
It transformed into a gigantic golden dragon head, gleaming with light and wielding overwhelming power as it charged toward Chrysanthemum Douluo!
"Not good!"
Having just used his Ninth Spirit Ability, Chrysanthemum Douluo was already at the end of his strength!
Faced with Yao Xuan's full-force attack, he could only manage to use his Sixth Spirit Ability, "Golden Stamen Overflows with Rosy Clouds," to protect his vital organs!
But his hurried attack was nothing before the carefully built-up counterstrike of Golden Dragon Tyrant Body!
Boom!
Amid a series of deafening crashes, the petals of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum that had re-formed before Chrysanthemum Douluo were smashed to pieces by the terrifying golden dragon head!
Shattered petals rained down from above. His Martial Soul struck him with backlash once more, and Chrysanthemum Douluo's throat turned sweet with blood. His body shuddered!
But Yao Xuan's counterattack was far from spent!
Though its color had dimmed, the golden dragon head still surged forward with residual force, slamming straight into Chrysanthemum Douluo's chest!
Pfft!
The next moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo's chest caved in. His internal organs throbbed with agony, and he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of his organs!
An ordinary Soul Master might have died instantly from such an attack!
But as a Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo's body was far stronger than an ordinary Soul Master's.
His Martial Soul, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, also strengthened his physique.
Together, these advantages allowed Chrysanthemum Douluo to cling to life by sheer luck.
But now, Chrysanthemum Douluo was terrified out of his wits. He no longer had any thought of fighting Yao Xuan. Burning through his Soul Power, he fled as fast as he could.
"A fierce battle like that will surely draw Tang Hao's attention!"
"Besides, enemies hunted using the Bloodline Awakening Card can't be devoured anyway. I'll let Chrysanthemum Douluo live a few more years!"
"But since you dared to target me, once I rule over Spirit Hall, you can become the nourishment for my evolution!"
"As for you, Bibi Dong, I won't kill you. But one day, I'll make you my slave, force you to kneel before me, and have you sing 'Conquer' into my microphone!"
[Omitted]
Watching Chrysanthemum Douluo flee in a panic, Yao Xuan made no move to pursue him.
Though he was completely confident he could kill the gravely wounded Chrysanthemum Douluo, doing so now would be a waste.
It would be far more worthwhile to wait until his strength had grown further, then take revenge with his true power and refine Chrysanthemum Douluo into cultivation!
With that thought, Yao Xuan stirred his mind, swept Xiao Wu up beside him, and vanished in a flash. He raced away from Nuoding City toward the Star Dou Great Forest!
Only then did the students watching nearby slowly come to their senses.
Their faces were all filled with shock!
Although Chrysanthemum Douluo's Third Spirit Ability, Breath Barrier, had absorbed their conversation and most of the shock waves from the battle, the terrifying marks left on the ground and the flashes of light, like heavenly punishment, were enough to show just how fierce the fight had been!
They never imagined they would have the chance to meet two peerless powerhouses at such close range!
At that moment, every student felt a deep sense of awe.
Only Yu Xiaogang's eyes shone with fear!
He had seen Chrysanthemum Douluo flee in grievous condition with his own eyes!
Could it be that Yao Xuan had a Titled Douluo backing him, too?
At the thought, Yu Xiaogang felt a chill run down his spine!
Elsewhere.
Yao Xuan carried Xiao Wu down into the Star Dou Great Forest.
By then, the Bloodline Awakening Card's effects were gradually fading.
Yao Xuan's body also left its awakened state and returned to normal.
"Huh? My bloodline cultivation has gone from 1,022 years to 1,072 years?"
"Looks like I absorbed some of the Bloodline Power while my bloodline was awakened. That's a nice bonus!"
Feeling his Bloodline Power grow, Yao Xuan stirred his mind and activated Eye of Detection, a faint smile appearing on his face.
At the same time, Yao Xuan focused his mind and used Shape-Shifting again, returning to human form.
"Yao Xuan, you're back! Where's that senior?"
Seeing Yao Xuan reappear, Xiao Wu rushed over and hugged him tightly. Then, curiosity got the better of her, and she asked.
"What senior? That was me!"
"I temporarily awakened my Bloodline Power just now, so I gained strength far beyond my cultivation level. That's why I was confident I could save you."
"Forget Chrysanthemum Douluo—even if Tang Hao showed up, I could still get you out safely!"
Hearing Xiao Wu's question, Yao Xuan smiled and gently pulled her into his arms. He stroked her snow-white, soft back, soothing her.
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