Snake Lance Douluo's aura surged explosively, and his presence locked onto Elder Xiong once more.
The moment his aura locked on, Snake Lance Douluo immediately merged with his Snake Lance, becoming one with his weapon.
Elder Xiong's pupils contracted slightly. At that moment, he felt as though nearly every part of his body was riddled with openings—not deliberately exposed flaws, but genuine weaknesses.
It was as if wherever the Snake Lance reached, countless transparent holes would instantly appear in his body.
He would be left utterly perforated.
And that was indeed the case. Snake Lance Douluo's figure flashed as he swiftly lunged at Elder Xiong.
After Snake Lance Douluo thrust out his spear, Elder Xiong still felt the same way.
If he counterattacked, even if he could strike Snake Lance Douluo, the Snake Lance in Snake Lance Douluo's hand would still be capable of piercing through his chest.
The Snake Lance drew closer and closer to Elder Xiong. The Second Soul Ring on the spear blazed with dazzling light.
This was Snake Lance Douluo's Second Soul Ring Skill: Pierce!
As its name implied, it had only one simple ability: Pierce, increasing penetrating power by one hundred percent.
Snake Lance Douluo was, after all, a Title Douluo-level powerhouse. Though he was inferior to Elder Xiong in strength—
—with this soul skill, it was no longer merely a matter of strength.
"Good! Since I can't dodge it, then I won't. Perfect—I'll see whether your attack is stronger, or my defense!"
Elder Xiong wore a cold smile as his Ninth Soul Ring lit up.
Clearly, Elder Xiong was about to use his most powerful defensive soul skill.
Body of the Bear King!
Elder Xiong's entire body swelled. His somewhat aged frame instantly expanded!
He seemed to return to the peak condition of his