As one of the only two members of the team who possessed a Martial Soul Avatar, Han Ruoruo followed close behind.
"Gold-Shaking True Body!"
As Han Ruoruo's Seventh Soul Ring lit up, a layer of shimmering gold and silver instantly covered her body. Then, in a strange sight, her body slowly dissolved, transforming at last into countless golden ropes. They were none other than the Gold-Shaking Rope.
Everyone summoned their Martial Souls. A pure-white lotus also appeared in Hua Yao's hand.
"Clear ripples fill the pond, where lotuses bloom; untouched by worldly clamor, a pristine lotus emerges!"
Hua Yao cried out, and the Fifth Soul Ring behind her lit up in an instant.
"Fifth Soul Skill—Green Leaf Floating Boat!"
A vast field of lotus leaves appeared beneath everyone's feet. They could not only carry Soul Masters a short distance through the air but also transform into a one-use defensive barrier.
As for Hua Yao's fighting style, it was similar to that of the two brothers with Fire Star Martial Souls from Blazing Fire Academy ten thousand years ago. She could not only strengthen her allies but also control her opponents' movements to a certain degree.
She was an auxiliary control-type Soul Master.
Mu Guiyun flapped his Metal Six Wings as he circled the outskirts. In a battle of this scale, he couldn't join the fray just yet.
Glancing up at the Full Moon hanging high in the sky, Mu Guiyun suddenly had an idea.
As a common Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest, the Moon-Eroding Wolf had a fatal weakness: its strength depended far too much on moonlight.
As long as the moon was covered, a Moon-Eroding Wolf's strength would be reduced by at least thirty percent.
With that thought, Mu Guiyun immediately summoned every ounce of strength he had to activate the Art of Ether.
Art of Ether—Cloud Gathering!
The calm sky was instantly swept by rising winds and surging clouds. Layer upon layer of dark clouds appeared, covering the moon completely and plunging the world into darkness.
As the moonlight vanished, the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor, which had been unilaterally suppressing everyone below, abruptly faltered. Even its speed dropped considerably.
It worked!
Mu Guiyun grinned, and a Golden Dragon Scale appeared in his palm.
All he had to do now was find an opening to land a sneak attack on the beast...
"Damn it, the gap in strength is still too great!"
Zhang Lexuan coughed up a mouthful of blood. After using her Martial Soul Avatar twice in a single day, even she was struggling to bear the strain.
Turning to Ma Xiaotao, whose breathing was ragged, Zhang Lexuan said gravely, "Xiaotao, find a chance to take Gui Yun and get out of here first!"
Ma Xiaotao pressed her lips together and remained silent.
"Xiaotao, charge at the beast as fast as you can. Trust me!"
Just then, a familiar voice sounded in Ma Xiaotao's ear. She looked over and saw Mu Guiyun nodding firmly at her from a distance.
Years of trust meant Ma Xiaotao didn't ask questions. She immediately lit up the Second and Third Soul Rings behind her.
"Beast! I'll kill you!"
With a furious shout, Ma Xiaotao was engulfed in dense Phoenix Flame, then hurtled down toward the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor!
Bathed-in-Fire Phoenix + Phoenix Soaring to the Heavens!
The sudden move stunned everyone. How was this any different from a suicide attack?
"Xiaotao, have you lost your mind?!"
Hua Yao cursed under her breath and could only urge her Martial Soul to its limits, trying to bind the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor in place.
"Human, you seek death!"
As the fireball drew closer, the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor's ferocity surged. It suddenly exerted its strength, forcibly snapping both the Gold-Shaking Rope and the lotus vines wrapped around it.
Then it thrust out its claws, sweeping them toward Ma Xiaotao with a sharp whistle that split the air!
Because she trusted Mu Guiyun absolutely, Ma Xiaotao didn't dodge an attack that could easily have killed her. Instead, waves of Soul Power rippled through her legs.
Soul Bone Skill of both legs—Flame Jet!
"Beast, die!"
In the distance, Mu Guiyun kept his eyes fixed on Ma Xiaotao, his nerves taut and his focus unbroken.
One slip, and Ma Xiaotao would be dead.
Now!
Just as the claws were about to touch Ma Xiaotao, Mu Guiyun's gaze sharpened. Soul Power surged through his body like a tidal wave.
Suddenly, a faint spatial ripple spread through the air where Ma Xiaotao stood. In the blink of an eye, her crimson figure vanished, replaced by a youthful boy with an innocent, boyish face.
Seventh Sense—Space Displacement!
The unexpected turn of events left everyone frozen in place, even the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor.
The two had actually switched places!
But the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor's attack didn't pause for an instant. If anything, it grew even fiercer.
"Human, since you're looking to die, The Emperor will grant your wish!"
Facing the claws right before him, Mu Guiyun showed no trace of panic. He even mocked the beast. "You're nothing but a husky. You're not even worthy!"
Before his words had faded, the necklace around Mu Guiyun's neck suddenly burst with dazzling golden light!
A crystalline barrier swept over Mu Guiyun in the blink of an eye, forming an unbreakable golden shield that enclosed him completely.
The Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor's full-force attack only sent ripples across the shield.
Trigger-Activated Level 7 Soul Tool—Invincible Soul Tool Shield!
Everyone had been holding their breath, but now they finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Damn little brat. Just wait until we get back to the academy—I'll show you!"
Ma Xiaotao muttered a curse. For a moment just then, she'd felt like she could've died.
Three seconds later, the Soul Tool Shield shattered. But a golden light flared in Mu Guiyun's right hand.
Mu Guiyun gave a cold laugh, then slammed his fist into the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor's enormous dog head.
"Take this!"
ROAR—!!!!!
As Mu Guiyun's attack landed, a deep, resonant dragon's roar swept across the entire Star Dou Great Forest. The nearly overwhelming power of light dispelled the darkness completely!
A colossal golden dragon phantom stood behind Mu Guiyun. The terrifying pressure made the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor instinctively think of the ruler of the Soul Beasts!
This is bad! I'm going to die!
Realizing the danger, the Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor tried to flee, but it was already too late.
BOOM!!!!
A massive impact rang out. The Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor's huge body shot dozens of meters through the air like a cannonball. Trees snapped in half along its path, and it finally crashed heavily to the ground, its life or death unknown.
"Phew. That was close!"
Mu Guiyun slumped to the ground and let out a long breath.
MVP of the battle—the Dragon God Douluo, Mu En!
Though it had all happened in just a few seconds, one careless move might have sent Mu Guiyun and Ma Xiaotao to meet the Last Angel God.
"First Senior Sister, this Moon-Eroding Wolf Emperor has a Moon attribute too. It's just like your Moon Martial Soul—ow!"
Before Mu Guiyun could finish speaking, something suddenly smacked him on the head. He turned around, only to see two round mounds coming straight for his face!
A boob tackle?
Mu Guiyun felt his face sink into something soft. His nose could even catch a faint, delicate fragrance.
"You little brat, pull a stunt like that again and I'll lock you in the secret chamber. Got it?!"
Ma Xiaotao held Mu Guiyun in her arms, her voice full of worry and reproach.
"Mmph, mmph, mmph~"
With his mouth firmly blocked, Mu Guiyun could only wave his arms helplessly.
Pop!
After an immense struggle, he finally managed to pull his head free.