Bright Tiger

A moment later, an earth-shaking tiger's roar came from the cave.

Three enormous white tigers charged out of the cave.

The leader was the largest, standing over two meters at the shoulder and nearly five meters long. Its entire body was snow-white, its fur gleaming with a golden sheen beneath the sunlight.

Its eyes were pale gold, with vertical pupils filled with savagery and murderous intent.

A black Soul Ring surrounded its body—a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

It was a Ten-Thousand-Year Bright Tiger.

Behind it followed two slightly smaller Bright Tigers, each about one and a half meters tall at the shoulder, with purple Soul Rings surrounding their bodies—Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

Yu Mengdi took a deep breath and released her Angel Martial Soul with all her strength.

White feathers of light bloomed behind her. A pair of Angel Wings spread fully open, stretching more than three meters across, every feather radiating a soft golden glow.

Five Soul Rings rose beneath her feet, four purple and one black, slowly revolving around her body.

That brand-new black Soul Ring had yet to gain a soul skill, but the aura it emitted was already enough to make Thousand-Year Soul Beasts feel threatened.

"Angel, descend!" Yu Mengdi cried softly, soaring into the air as her Angel Wings beat, scattering a shower of golden light.

The two Thousand-Year Bright Tigers sensed the threat. They let out low growls at the same time and pounced toward her.

Yu Mengdi neither dodged nor retreated. Her first Soul Ring lit up—Holy Light Illumination!

Golden light burst from her Angel Wings, spreading outward like sunlight.

The light was warm and pure, carrying the cleansing power of the light attribute. It countered darkness attributes and also suppressed ordinary Soul Beasts.

Bathed in the holy light, the two Bright Tigers suddenly slowed, and some of the savagery in their eyes faded.

Yu Mengdi did not waste the opportunity. Her second Soul Ring lit up—Blade of Light!

She loosely clenched her right hand, and a longsword condensed from the power of light took shape in her palm.

The entire blade was golden, dazzling radiance flowing across its edge as it gave off a sharp yet holy aura.

This was the Angel Martial Soul's basic offensive soul skill, condensing the power of light into a tangible weapon far more powerful than ordinary blades.

Yu Mengdi swung her sword at the nearest Bright Tiger, the sword light tracing a golden arc through the air.

Though its speed had been suppressed by Holy Light Illumination, the Bright Tiger still twisted nimbly aside, avoiding a fatal blow. The sword light tore open a wound along its flank.

Blood gushed out as golden light power seeped into the wound, bringing searing agony.

The Bright Tiger let out an enraged roar, turned, and pounced again.

The other Bright Tiger attacked from the side, opening its bloody jaws and biting toward Yu Mengdi's throat.

Yu Mengdi remained calm. Her third Soul Ring lit up—Angel Protection!

A pair of even more solid golden wings spread from behind her, wrapping around her entire body.

The Bright Tiger's fangs bit into the light wings with a metallic clang, but they could not pierce that barrier of light.

This was the Angel Martial Soul's defensive soul skill, condensing the power of light into a shield capable of blocking both physical and energy attacks.

Taking advantage of the moment when the Bright Tiger's attack was blocked, Yu Mengdi thrust Blade of Light backward, striking the creature squarely in the shoulder blade.

The Bright Tiger recoiled in pain. Blood poured from the wound as golden light scorched the flesh, hissing sharply.

Wounded by her, the two Bright Tigers were thoroughly enraged. They roared deafeningly and lunged at Yu Mengdi without regard for their lives.

The corners of Yu Mengdi's lips curved upward slightly. This was exactly the result she wanted.

Her fourth Soul Ring, also her original strongest soul skill, lit up.

"Angel Judgment!"

The Angel Wings behind her abruptly expanded, their radiance flaring brilliantly.

Countless light feathers fell from the wings and gathered in midair into a massive golden sword of light. Its blade was over three meters long, holy radiance flowing across its edge.

The light sword hovered above Yu Mengdi's head, radiating a terrifying pressure.

Yu Mengdi swung her right hand, and the golden sword of light crashed down.

Boom!

The sword of light struck the ground, blasting out a massive crater several meters deep.

One Bright Tiger was hit head-on by the sword light, its body nearly split in two. It collapsed at the bottom of the crater, already lifeless.

The other Bright Tiger was swept by the aftershock, half its body scorched. It let out a shrill cry and turned to flee.

Yu Mengdi did not pursue it. More than half of her Soul Power had already been spent; if she gave chase, she might not be able to defeat it.

Besides, her mission today was not to hunt every Soul Beast, but to assist her master in obtaining her fifth Soul Ring.

She turned to look toward Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, not even having released his Martial Soul.

The Ten-Thousand-Year Bright Tiger stood before him, trembling all over. It lay prostrate on the ground with its massive tiger head lowered, letting out low whimpers.

It had not been defeated in battle. It had been subdued by pressure.

The pressure of a Peerless Douluo was enough to make a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast lose its will to fight.

Before Qian Daoliu, this Ten-Thousand-Year Bright Tiger did not even have the courage to resist.

"Meng Di, come here," Qian Daoliu said calmly.

Yu Mengdi withdrew her Angel Martial Soul. The feathers of light dispersed, the light wings folding away as she walked to his side.

She looked down at the trembling Ten-Thousand-Year Bright Tiger, a complicated emotion rising in her heart.

This was power. True power.

There was no need to act. Simply standing there was enough to make a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast bow its head in submission.

"Kill it, then guide the Soul Ring," Qian Daoliu said in a voice as calm as still water.

Yu Mengdi took a deep breath, and Blade of Light condensed in her palm once more.

The Bright Tiger raised its head and looked at her with pale golden eyes. There was no savagery, no anger—only... submission.

Yu Mengdi's hand trembled slightly.

She had killed Soul Beasts before. Quite a few of them.

But never had a Soul Beast looked at her like this.

That look reminded her of herself. Before she met her master, had she not been the same?

Toyed with by fate, crushed beneath the strong, without even the courage to resist.

"Senior Sister?" Huo Yuhao's voice came from behind her.

Yu Mengdi snapped back to her senses, gritted her teeth, and drove Blade of Light into the Bright Tiger's throat.

Blood gushed out. Warm blood splattered across her hand, turning to vapor beneath the scorching power of light.

The Bright Tiger's body twitched a few times before becoming completely still.

A black Soul Ring floated up from the corpse, slowly revolving.

A Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring of excellent quality, radiating a rich aura of light.

Yu Mengdi closed her eyes and guided the Soul Ring toward herself.

The Soul Ring settled upon her body and fused into her.

A vast surge of light energy poured into every part of her body, crashing through her meridians and Soul Power.

Her Angel Martial Soul released itself automatically. The two wings behind her spread open, and the faint outline of a third wing stirred at their roots—a sign of the angel's evolution.

Qian Daoliu stood behind her, placing his right hand on her shoulder. A warm golden radiance flowed into her body, protecting her meridians and heart.

"Relax. Do not resist.

Let the Soul Ring naturally merge with your Martial Soul.

The fifth Soul Ring of the Angel Martial Soul is of crucial importance. It will determine the direction of your future evolution." Qian Daoliu's voice was low and gentle, like a warm current flowing into Yu Mengdi's heart.

Yu Mengdi relaxed and allowed the light energy to circulate through her body.

She could feel that black Soul Ring slowly merging with her Angel Martial Soul, while an entirely new power awakened within her bloodline.

It was the power of the Bright Tiger—swift, fierce, and unstoppable.

She could feel a brand-new soul skill taking shape within her Martial Soul.