Seven Treasures Glazed

Li Han made a decision in an instant.

He could take a gamble; the risk factor was not particularly high.

Could he run?

Perhaps he could escape with the speed of his Smoke-Drifting Steps, but looking at this guy's demeanor, he certainly wouldn't let him go.

Being hunted down all the way would be a massive headache.

Since that was the case, it was better to take the initiative.

"Brat! How dare you ignore me, you're courting death!"

Seeing Li Han remain silent, Chen Niu felt anger surge in his heart. Too lazy for further nonsense, he launched his attack immediately.

"Third Soul Skill! Savage Bull Charge!"

Chen Niu accelerated instantly. Under the effects of Martial Soul Possession, he charged forward just like a savage bull.

Li Han frowned, wanting to dodge, but looking at Ning Rongrong behind him, he realized that if he moved, the little girl would likely be flattened into a meat patty.

Seeing this, Li Han took out a Golden Light Talisman and activated it.

The golden radiance instantly transformed into a large golden bell, enveloping them both.

Clang!

The golden bell emitted a deafening sound, successfully blocking all of Chen Niu's attack, though it became precarious itself.

Chen Niu, on the other hand, was sent flying backward by the force of the rebound.

"How is this possible!"

Chen Niu looked shocked, never expecting his third soul skill to be blocked just like that.

What was that golden bell?

Ning Rongrong's pupils constricted as she witnessed this, her eyes filled with pleasant surprise.

A moment ago, she had thought she was done for, but she hadn't expected to be unharmed.

"What is this thing? It actually blocked the full-force strike of a Soul Ancestor?"

"A Golden Light Talisman; you can think of it as a product of an auxiliary-type soul master's martial soul."

Ning Rongrong had a sudden realization.

"I never imagined there were such auxiliary-type martial souls in this world. How amazing."

"Stay inside this golden light; I'm going to deal with this guy."

"Ah?"

Ning Rongrong was startled. Before she could speak, she saw Li Han slap the Golden Light Talisman onto her, rush out of the golden bell's range, and charge with his sword toward Chen Niu, who had yet to get up from the ground.

Strike while the iron is hot!

But Li Han still underestimated the reaction speed of a Soul Ancestor.

Seeing him thrust his sword, Chen Niu immediately rolled over and pressed his palms together, actually catching the longsword between them!

Catching a blade with bare hands!

"Kid, you want to kill me? Keep dreaming!"

Chen Niu sneered.

But a cold glint flashed in Li Han's eyes.

First Soul Skill, As-You-Will!

The Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords instantly elongated, stabbing straight toward Chen Niu's eye!

"What!"

Chen Niu was greatly alarmed, never expecting the sword to suddenly grow longer at such a moment.

The next instant, the tip of the sword pierced directly into his right eye.

"Ah!"

Chen Niu shrieked in pain, his soul power surging violently throughout his body as he instantly unleashed his first soul skill.

Earthquake Tremor!

A powerful vibration emanated from the ground. Not daring to be careless, Li Han tapped his toes, activated Smoke-Drifting Steps, and leaped onto a nearby tree.

Looking back at Chen Niu, a bloody hole had appeared in his right eye, making him look quite miserable.

"So close."

Seeing this, Li Han thought it a pity.

If he had pierced just a little deeper, the blade could have penetrated Chen Niu's brain.

But he was a Soul Ancestor after all, and his reaction speed was fast, leaving him no chance to strike deeper.

There was also no time to unleash Blue Lightning.

Otherwise, that last strike would have already decided the outcome.

"So powerful."

Ning Rongrong covered her mouth in shock, her face filled with disbelief.

She had not expected Li Han, a mere Soul Grand Master, to wound Chen Niu in an instant.

That soul skill was truly strange and unpredictable.

"You little brat! I'm going to kill you!"

Chen Niu roared madly, and the fourth soul ring on his body suddenly lit up.

"Fourth Soul Skill! Savage Bull Iron Body!"

A powerful surge of soul power erupted from Chen Niu's body, and he was suddenly covered in a layer of iron armor.

"A defensive soul skill?"

Li Han gripped his Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords and muttered to himself.

Under such a soul skill, it would likely be difficult to break through his defense.

Chen Niu charged fiercely toward Li Han, his speed increasing significantly, and in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of him.

He threw a punch!

Li Han immediately pressed his left hand against the blade and gripped the hilt with his right, holding the Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords in front of him.

But the next moment, he felt a terrifying force coming from the blade.

"Damn it."

Li Han cried out in alarm.

Chen Niu's punch sent both the sword and the man flying backward.

Thud!

Li Han crashed into a large tree before finally coming to a stop.

He immediately spat out a mouthful of blood.

What immense strength. If it weren't for the protection of the Elephant Armor Skill, I wouldn't be able to get back up after a hit like that.

Li Han thought to himself.

Before he could even catch his breath, Chen Niu's next punch was already coming.

"Die!"

"Oh no!"

Li Han hadn't recovered yet and was unable to escape. Just as he was about to throw the Heavenly Thunder Bead, a small figure blocked his path.

Along with her came a flash of golden light.

It was Ning Rongrong!

She had actually stepped in front of Li Han.

Li Han's pupils constricted in surprise.

Clang!

Under Chen Niu's heavy blow, the golden light shattered instantly.

Having withstood two heavy blows from a Soul Ancestor, the Golden Light Talisman had reached its limit.

After all, it was only a low-grade talisman; achieving such a result was already rare.

Chen Niu was knocked back again, but this time he landed steadily, the rage in his eyes burning even brighter.

"It's this damn golden light again! But I want to see what other tricks you have up your sleeves!"

Li Han stood up and looked at Ning Rongrong in front of him.

"Thank you."

"Don't mention it, this was yours to begin with. You are very strong, but you are no match for this big guy on your own. Let's join forces."

Ning Rongrong said with a serious expression, then summoned her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda.

Blue light flickered, illuminating the young girl's youthful face.

"Seven Treasures turn out the Glazed Pagoda! Seven Treasures have a name, the first is Power!"

The seven-colored light struck Li Han, and he immediately felt his strength increase by twenty percent.

"Is this the amplification of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda? What an astonishing effect."

Li Han tightened his grip on the Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords, his face filled with amazement.

The feeling of becoming one-fifth stronger just like that was truly marvelous.

Truly worthy of being the number one support-type Martial Soul on the Douluo Continent.

"My soul power is only level twelve, so I can't hold this for long. Seize the opportunity."

"Understood."

Li Han finished speaking, then fished out an Essence Nourishing Pill and an Energy Recovery Pill, tossing them into his mouth.

The Essence Nourishing Pill restored his injuries, while the Energy Recovery Pill replenished his soul power.

Ning Rongrong watched this with great confusion, unsure of what Li Han had consumed, but now was not the time to ask.

"Take these for now."

Li Han threw five Fireball Talismans to Ning Rongrong, then activated his Smoke-Drifting Steps once more, charging toward Chen Niu.

"Paper similar to the last one? Why give me this?"

Ning Rongrong stared at the five Fireball Talismans with a puzzled expression, but she made no other move, simply continuing to output soul power to support Li Han.

Blinking Sword Technique!

Aiming for Chen Niu's vital points and utilizing the astonishing mobility of the Smoke-Drifting Steps, Li Han unleashed a frantic barrage of strikes, one after another.

Sparks erupted from Chen Niu's body; he simply could not block such rapid blade work.

Yet, his formidable defensive power meant Li Han remained unable to break through.

Li Han narrowed his eyes and lashed out with an Azure Origin Sword Ray from his left hand, but it only left a white mark upon his foe.

"Hmph! With your blade, it is impossible to cleave through my Iron Body!"

"Is that so? I don't think so!"