"You've been cultivating well lately."
Ye Ruilin spoke, his eyes full of approval.
Having received his boss's affirmation, Ma Hongjun's face immediately lit up with delight.
"This Blazing Lion was probably a loser driven out by its pride."
"The Blazing Lion pride should be nearby. Although this Blazing Lion is quite strong, the Blazing Lion King that defeated it must be even stronger."
"By the pride's customs, only the strong would challenge the Lion King's authority."
"This Blazing Lion was already this formidable while injured. The Blazing Lion King will only be stronger!"
Ye Ruilin voiced his speculation, and everyone nodded in agreement.
Ma Hongjun's eyes brightened even more.
"Then doesn't that mean this Blazing Lion King is very likely a mutant?"
Ma Hongjun's eyes gleamed, and he was somewhat impatient.
"Let's head that way."
After observing the surroundings, Ye Ruilin indicated a direction.
Behind them, the three Title Douluo did not intervene. Instead, they leisurely followed behind the three youths.
Ning Rongrong followed behind Ye Ruilin, full of excitement.
"These three children are all exceptionally talented."
"Among Soul Masters, personal strength matters, but so does teamwork."
"As they gradually grow accustomed to one another, they will surely become rising stars of the Soul Master world!"
Sword Douluo spoke with some emotion.
The world of Soul Masters was cruel, but it was also filled with hope.
Every year, countless gifted youths emerged. They were the hope of the entire Soul Master world.
Old Wu nodded.
Flowers raised in a greenhouse could not grow strong. The Young Master's future was bound to be filled with challenges.
Ye Ruilin noticed the unusual behavior of the three behind him. His gaze flickered, and he quickly guessed their intentions.
He looked at Ning Rongrong and Ma Hongjun beside him.
Indeed, he also needed to find companions of his own.
Whether it was Ning Rongrong or Ma Hongjun, he was very satisfied with both of them.
"Rongrong, if we encounter the Blazing Lion pride later, stay behind us and support us."
"Hong Jun, although you haven't absorbed a soul ring yet, you've already reached the minor mastery stage of the Nine Heavens Burning Fire Art. Be careful."
Ye Ruilin gave them a reminder.
Having gone through that battle just now, the fighting spirit in Ma Hongjun's heart had been completely ignited.
He laughed heartily, his face full of confidence.
"Boss, don't worry."
"That Blazing Lion just now couldn't put up any resistance at all."
"If we run into the pride, it'll be perfect for getting some practice."
Ning Rongrong beside him also nodded seriously.
"Brother Ye, don't worry. I'll definitely support you properly."
As she spoke, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had already appeared in her palm.
Just as the three discussed their strategy, a Blazing Lion seemed to have discovered them.
With a roar, the three of them instantly looked ahead.
Three Blazing Lions appeared before them, blocking their way forward.
Their fierce eyes flashed with greedy light.
Several more roars rang out.
Before long, more than a dozen Blazing Lions had surrounded the three of them.
Behind the pride, a massive Lion King slowly approached.
The Blazing Lion King swept its gaze across the area, carrying an overbearing air of utter disdain.
This Blazing Lion King was a full size larger than the injured lion from before.
Not only that, its pupils were actually golden!
"It really is a mutated Blazing Lion King."
"Judging by the color of its pupils, its bloodline must have undergone atavism."
"It is said that Blazing Lions are descendants of the Burning Heaven Flame Lion. If it has reverted to its ancestral bloodline, then we've struck it rich this time."
"We absolutely cannot let it escape today."
Ye Ruilin's expression turned serious as he fixed his gaze tightly on the Blazing Lion King at the rear.
The Blazing Lion King seemed never to have expected that these three ants before it would actually dare meet its gaze.
It immediately let out an enraged roar.
That roar seemed to be the signal to attack.
The Blazing Lions that had merely encircled them instantly arched their backs, staring fiercely at the three.
"Attack."
A soul ring flashed beneath Ye Ruilin's feet, and the Auspicious White Qilin immediately rushed toward Ning Rongrong, guarding her at her side.
The Fire Qilin clone roared and instantly charged into Ye Ruilin's body.
The possession was complete.
Ye Ruilin took a deep breath. His chest rapidly expanded, and then a fierce Fire Kirin Breath shot forth!
A wave of fire surged out. Beneath the towering flames, the phantom of a Fire Dragon flickered in and out of sight.
The terrifying flames sent several Blazing Lions flying in the blink of an eye.
Scalded by the blazing fire, several Blazing Lions let out pained roars.
In this situation, their companions not only failed to help them, but quickly retreated instead.
Although this pride of Blazing Lions was not particularly intelligent, it possessed extremely keen instincts.
The Blazing Lions around them could clearly sense the terror of those flames.
Feeling the flames draw close, they swiftly backed away.
"Seven Treasures have spirit, first is speed."
Ning Rongrong used Heart Separation Control on her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Ye Ruilin and Ma Hongjun immediately felt their speed increase by several degrees.
Watching his boss attack, seeing those towering flames and that terrifying might—
Ma Hongjun instantly understood the gap between himself and his boss.
Flames covered his arms, fiery wings emerged, and his figure moved rapidly as he charged straight into the Blazing Lion pride.
Several Blazing Lions pushed off the ground and leaped into the air. With their bloodstained maws wide open, they pounced directly toward Ma Hongjun.
Clearly, these Blazing Lions coordinated well, attacking Ma Hongjun from different angles.
At the same time, they used flames to cut off Ma Hongjun's retreat.
If it had been an ordinary person or a typical soul beast, this move might truly have dealt a heavy blow.
But Ma Hongjun was utterly fearless.
Not to mention that the flames of these Blazing Lions could not harm him at all, their speed alone was nowhere near enough to catch him.
"Hahaha..."
"With speed like that, you dare try to trap me?"
"Take my punch!"
His figure flashed, and he appeared before a Blazing Lion in an instant, driving his fist down heavily.
A deep crater instantly appeared in the ground.
Using the rebound force, Ma Hongjun swung a whip kick into another Blazing Lion.
The Blazing Lion's body flew straight out and crashed into a tree, snapping the tree cleanly in half.
With the absolute disadvantage in fire attribute, the only thing this pride of Blazing Lions could rely on was physical strength.
Although Ma Hongjun's physical strength was inferior to the Blazing Lions', his speed was far beyond anything they could hope to match.
Ye Ruilin was like a humanoid beast, charging recklessly through the Blazing Lion pride.
With every punch, a Blazing Lion was sent flying backward.
One was responsible for restraining the enemy, one for dealing damage, and one for support.
From initial unfamiliarity to seamless coordination afterward.
"Roar."
The Blazing Lion King finally could not endure it any longer and spewed out a mouthful of flames.
These flames were unlike those of ordinary Blazing Lions. Dark crimson in color, they carried the force to burn all things.
"Good. As expected of an atavistic bloodline."
"The Burning Heaven Flame Lion is an extremely powerful soul beast. It controls Chaos Flame and is said to be capable of burning all things!"
"Though this Blazing Lion King is far inferior to its ancestors, it still possesses a fraction of their divine might."
Ye Ruilin's eyes lit up. Without dodging at all, he let the flames directly engulf him.
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