Fierce Battle

"Hiss!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo gasped, exclaiming, "Have you lost your mind? That is a ten-thousand-year soul beast! Are you trying to get yourself killed, kid?"

"Hehe, Your Excellency, I have already created a miracle once, and today, I shall create another!"

As he spoke, Ling Yun released the Five Spirit Lock, and three soul rings emerged in sequence. Seeing his exceptionally dazzling third soul ring, Dugu Bo ceased his stubbornness.

"Fine. Since you insist, then gather your strength here and prepare to deliver the finishing blow."

With that, Dugu Bo dove down from the sky, charging straight toward the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

"Sixth Soul Skill: Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Break!"

Boom—

In the blink of an eye, Dugu Bo's sixth soul ring flashed. He opened his massive maw and spat out a ball of green light.

The orb shot toward the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear like a cannonball fired from a chamber. It possessed not only tyrannical offensive power but was also condensed with highly toxic Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison.

Seeing Dugu Bo strike, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear reacted instantly, raising its thick, sturdy bear paw to swipe at the incoming orb.

Its claws were as sharp as blades; a mere wave produced a piercing whistle as an invisible claw-light whistled out, striking the green orb Dugu Bo had spat forth.

In an instant, the green orb was shredded by the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and exploded, transforming into a cloud of green toxic mist that enveloped the beast.

Having accidentally inhaled some of the potent poison, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear let out a painful howl. It immediately swung its paws, whipping up gusts of wind to blow away the surrounding toxins, then charged toward Dugu Bo with long, heavy strides.

Its massive frame was exceptionally cumbersome, and its rapid running caused the ground to tremble as if an earthquake were occurring.

Before long, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear reached Dugu Bo, raising its Dark Gold Terrorclaw—reputed to be able to "tear the heavens and rend the earth"—and swiped directly at Dugu Bo's chest, accompanied by a whistling, biting gale!

One could imagine that if this blow landed on Dugu Bo, even as a Title Douluo, he would likely suffer grave injuries or even perish on the spot.

Fortunately, Dugu Bo was quick-witted. Seeing the ferocity of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's assault, he immediately condensed his soul power to unleash a soul skill.

"Fifth Soul Skill: Serpent Python Heavenly Steel Shield!"

At the critical moment, Dugu Bo successfully manifested a green barrier of soul power to withstand the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's attack.

This barrier was not merely for defense; it was saturated with Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison. Should the enemy's flesh touch the barrier, they would be instantly poisoned and die shortly thereafter.

For an ordinary soul beast, the Serpent Python Heavenly Steel Shield was undoubtedly a lethal weapon, but clearly, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was no "ordinary soul beast."

Its thick bear paw continued toward Dugu Bo without losing any speed.

Bang—

Suddenly, the sound of shattering glass rang out. The green barrier developed dense cracks before disintegrating entirely, and the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's paw continued its strike!

Seeing this, Dugu Bo was shocked, cold sweat beading on his forehead as he hurriedly retreated to put distance between himself and the beast.

"Damn it! Is this what a super soul beast is? It broke through my Serpent Python Heavenly Steel Shield so easily. It seems I cannot hold back any longer."

Before his voice had even faded, Dugu Bo's seventh soul ring flashed with dazzling light. His body rapidly expanded, transforming into a thirty-meter-long cyan giant python—his Martial Soul Avatar.

"Martial Soul Avatar: Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor!"

"So this is the Martial Soul Avatar skill? It's quite similar to my own soul skills."

Watching Dugu Bo transform into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, Ling Yun's eyes revealed a hint of awe. This was the first time he had ever seen someone unleash a Martial Soul Avatar.

"With the Martial Soul Avatar, he should be able to defeat this Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, right?"

Ling Yun thought to himself. By now, Dugu Bo had already lunged toward the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, his thick tail whipping out at lightning speed to strike the beast.

Seeing Dugu Bo's aggressive approach, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear hurriedly raised its paws to block the attack. However, with a thunderous crash, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, known for its strength, was forced back over ten meters before it could steady itself.

While the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's strength was indeed astonishing, the thirty-meter frame of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor was not to be underestimated.

As the saying goes, the larger the body, the greater the strength. Dugu Bo, having activated his Martial Soul Avatar, was fully capable of going head-to-head with the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear in terms of raw power.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

Dugu Bo raised his serpent tail, lashing out repeatedly at the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, sending the beast flying back and forth like a ball.

This act undoubtedly enraged the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear. It let out a heaven-shaking roar, its two thick paws glowing with golden light, and swiped at Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, five deep gashes appearing on his chest as blood sprayed wildly.

Overcome by the excruciating pain, Dugu Bo couldn't help but gasp.

"Cough, cough... I didn't expect this beast to possess such a formidable skill."

What the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear had just used was its innate ability: Dark Gold Terrorclaw. This move could tear even a dragon to shreds, let alone a mere snake like Dugu Bo.

"Roar—"

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear unleashed the Dark Gold Terrorclaw once more, charging toward Dugu Bo.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo's pupils constricted, and two beams of silver light shot forth from his eyes.

"Soul Bone Skill: Medusa Gaze!"

In an instant, the two silver beams struck the face of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear. Sensing danger, the beast instinctively raised its arms to block.

Struck by the Medusa Gaze, its arms began to turn to stone at a speed visible to the naked eye—this was the terror of the Medusa Gaze skill.

Dugu Bo then used his serpent tail to lash out at the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, shattering its petrified arms completely. Without its paws, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was like a tiger that had lost its teeth, vulnerable and defenseless.

Dugu Bo shouted immediately, "Kid Ling Yun, now's your chance!"

"Understood! Stone Armor Bear ultimate move: Savage Bear Fury!"

After the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's arms turned to stone, Ling Yun transformed into the Stone Armor Bear and activated Ring Fusion.

The earth trembled violently, and sharp stone spikes erupted from the ground, slamming into the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear from all directions.

Having already been severely wounded after losing its arms, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear succumbed to blood loss and died on the spot after enduring Ling Yun's full-powered Savage Bear Fury.

Black soul power seeped out from the body, condensing into a soul ring above the carcass.

Seeing this, Ling Yun immediately sat cross-legged and used his soul power to absorb the soul ring onto his martial soul.

Dugu Bo stood guard nearby, eager to see if Ling Yun could create yet another miracle.