Yu Tianheng's claws, wreathed in violent lightning power, struck out forcefully toward Ling Yun.
His first soul skill not only enhanced his own lightning power but also boosted his hand strength, making his claws as sharp as those of a giant dragon.
Seeing Yu Tianheng's fierce momentum, Ling Yun quickly raised his bear paw to meet him. The two palms collided heavily, emitting a deafening boom.
The moment they clashed, Yu Tianheng's expression shifted instantly, and he gritted his teeth, crying out in shock.
"What? Your strength is actually this immense..."
At that moment, Yu Tianheng felt a domineering force surge into his body, leaving him numb all over and covered in goosebumps. His hands, in particular, felt as if the bones had shattered—the pain was excruciating!
"Heh, have you forgotten what I am right now?"
Ling Yun chuckled and continued, "I'm a bear at the moment. You didn't think these muscles of mine were just for show, did you?"
As he spoke, Ling Yun raised his paw again to strike at Yu Tianheng's chest, whipping up a fierce gust of wind.
Seeing this, Yu Tianheng dared not take the blow head-on and hurriedly retreated to keep his distance.
He had a vague feeling that if he were hit by that terrifying palm, his ribs and internal organs would suffer severe damage.
Looking at Ling Yun, Yu Tianheng thought to himself: I thought this kid was just a man of empty reputation, but who would have thought he was this formidable?
My lightning power has no effect on him, my strength—which I take such pride in—is inferior to his, and the bones in my arms seem to be injured. What should I do now?
Just as Yu Tianheng was at a loss, Dugu Yan, who was fighting Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, noticed that Yu Tianheng had fallen into a disadvantageous position and shouted urgently.
"Lingling, Tianheng is hurt. Go heal him."
"No problem."
Ye Lingling nodded gently, her third soul ring flickering slightly, and a soft light surged into Yu Tianheng's body.
In an instant, Yu Tianheng felt refreshed; the fatigue in his body vanished, and the fractures in his arms were restored to their original state.
It could be said that in the blink of an eye, Yu Tianheng had completely regained his combat effectiveness.
Seeing this, Huo Wushuang was shocked, saying in disbelief, "What? That arrogant guy... he recovered so quickly?"
"Instant healing, and the appearance resembles a begonia flower..."
Looking at Ye Lingling's martial soul, Huo Wu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Could it be that this is the miracle of martial souls, the world's number one healing-type martial soul—Nine Heart Begonia?"
"Heh, that's right. It seems you two have a bit of insight after all."
Dugu Yan sneered, "I admit your strength is great, but as long as Lingling is here, we are invincible!"
"Is that so? Then, conversely, if we eliminate that girl, you will be defeated soon enough, am I right?"
As he spoke, Ling Yun hurriedly reminded Huo Wu, "Sister Huo Wu, you must eliminate that Nine Heart Begonia soul master first, otherwise this battle will never end!"
"I understand!"
Huo Wu smiled slightly, then stepped forward, transforming into a fiery red phantom as she sprinted straight toward Ye Lingling.
"You want to eliminate Lingling? In your dreams!"
Dugu Yan's pupils constricted sharply as she let out a sharp cry. Her second soul ring flashed suddenly, and she opened her small mouth, spitting a stream of deep blue venom toward Huo Wu.
"Second soul skill: Jade Phosphorus Blue Poison!"
Jade Phosphorus Blue Poison was a paralytic toxin. If used on allies, it could briefly boost their defense and make them temporarily unable to feel pain.
If used on enemies, it could instantly plunge them into a state of paralysis, leaving them unable to move.
"Second soul skill: Flame Jet!"
Just as the Jade Phosphorus Blue Poison was about to strike Huo Wu, at this critical moment, a scorching flame roared out, hitting the poison instantly and evaporating it completely.
The one who had acted was none other than Huo Wushuang. He wiped his nose and laughed, "Heh, I won't let you get in my sister's way!"
With that, Huo Wushuang charged straight at Dugu Yan, and the two became locked in combat.
On the other side, seeing Huo Wu running toward Ye Lingling, Yu Tianheng could no longer focus on fighting Ling Yun and hurriedly rushed to Ye Lingling's side to support her.
"Hmph, trying to escape? Do you think I'll let you get away?"
Ling Yun took a step forward and gave chase, but seeing his heavy, lumbering figure, Yu Tianheng curled his lips in mockery.
"Five Spirit King, your strength is indeed astonishing after transforming into a giant bear, but you are too slow. You can't catch me. Once I finish off your comrade, I'll come back to deal with you!"
"Is that so? Who told you I could only transform into one type of beast warrior? Let me show you my Divine Wood Ape."
Ling Yun smiled and gathered his soul power, his first soul ring flickering with a faint light.
"Five Spirits Power, Transform!"
In an instant, a pure wood-attribute soul power enveloped his body, and he quickly transformed into the Divine Wood Ape, the Power of Wood Spirit surging out.
"Power of Wood Spirit: Entangle!"
As Ling Yun waved his large hand, the dense Power of Wood Spirit transformed into green vines that rose from the ground, surrounding Yu Tianheng completely and sweeping toward him from all directions.
In the blink of an eye, several thick vines tightly bound his limbs, leaving him unable to move.
"Damn it, this guy can actually control plants too?"
Yu Tianheng cursed inwardly, while at the same time, an even more violent surge of lightning power poured out from his body like a torrential flood.
"Third Soul Skill: Thunder Fury!"
In an instant, the lightning power of Yu Tianheng became even more astonishing, carrying a hint of destructive aura. The temperature of the electric arcs rose continuously, completely igniting the incoming vines and burning them to ash.
"Using the lightning power within your body to spark flames and ignite my vines? Quite clever, but... my vines are not so easily dealt with!"
Ling Yun sneered, pressing his palms together as a massive amount of Power of Wood Spirit condensed between them. This pure energy then transformed into hundreds of vines, which shot toward Yu Tianheng like slithering *Viper*s.
"Ultimate Move: Wood Vine Entanglement!"
"What?!"
Watching the dazzling array of vines whistling toward him, Yu Tianheng was struck with horror. He furrowed his brows and muttered to himself.
"I didn't expect him to be capable of such a large-scale skill. It seems I have no choice but to use my ultimate move!"
"Dragon Transformation!"
With a roar toward the heavens, a soul-stirring dragon cry instantly enveloped the entire Great Soul Arena.
At the same time, Yu Tianheng's right arm became covered in cyan-blue dragon scales, and his entire hand transformed into a sharp dragon claw!
Yu Tianheng then swung his dragon claw, shredding the incoming vines one by one!