Thunder Origin Beast! Devouring Protector Jin's Soul!

BOOM!

Thunder exploded instantly across Protector Jin's body. Despite his utmost caution, he still took the silver-white magical beast's attack head-on.

"Well hit!"

Seeing the silver-white beast strike, Zi Yan immediately clapped her hands in excitement.

She walked up to the silver-white beast and patted its soft fur.

"Big White, well done!" Zi Yan praised.

The silver-white beast turned its head to look at Zi Yan. Lightning flickered incessantly in its large eyes, though it seemed to be asking:

Who are you calling Big White?

And why are you touching me?

Are we even close?

Lightning crackled once more on its single horn, aimed directly at Zi Yan.

Seeing this, Zi Yan hurriedly retreated and waved her hands: "Big White, we're on the same side! That guy over there is our enemy!"

Zi Yan pointed at Protector Jin.

Protector Jin: "...!"

Protector Jin realized that this magical beast was likely here to protect Shen Shihuang.

Ignoring the pain from the lightning burns on his body, he turned to flee.

However.

With the familiar sound of crackling thunder, Protector Jin spun around and struck out with a palm toward the silver-white beast.

"Soul-Breaking Palm!"

The same screeching of a spirit fox rang out, seemingly intended to disrupt the silver-white beast's consciousness.

But it was a pity.

When the lightning beam from the silver-white beast's horn met this palm, it shattered the attack instantly, meeting no resistance at all.

It slammed into Protector Jin's body once more.

"AAAHHHHH~~~~~~"

Protector Jin let out a miserable scream. White mist rose from his entire body, and even his aura began to weaken significantly.

"What on earth is this thing?" Protector Jin did not consider himself the most knowledgeable person, but he was familiar with the powerful magical beasts of the continent.

Yet, he had never seen this beast before. Furthermore, he had never even heard of a magical beast capable of controlling lightning in such a manner.

"This place is not meant for lingering. Retreat!"

Protector Jin realized it in an instant. While the soul of a Dou Zong powerhouse was tempting, his own life was far more important.

He did not want to die just yet.

Just as Protector Jin turned to flee, the lightning cocoon surrounding Shen Shihuang shattered instantly!

Threads of lightning permeated the entire Thunder Mist Ravine.

"Protector of the Soul Hall, since you wanted my soul, isn't it a bit inappropriate to think about leaving now?"

Although Shen Shihuang had been encased in the lightning cocoon, he was perfectly aware of everything that had happened outside.

As the lightning receded into his body, Shen Shihuang fully emerged.

The silver-white beast before him saw Shen Shihuang wake up, and a look of excitement appeared in its large eyes. It nudged its massive head against Shen Shihuang's chest, rubbing against him repeatedly.

"I didn't expect such an unexpected surprise this time." Shen Shihuang gently stroked the silver-white beast's head, a smile appearing on his face.

Seeing this, Zi Yan asked curiously: "Old Shen, what exactly is this guy?"

This magical beast was completely unaffected by her influence; it was simply unscientific.

Shen Shihuang looked at the majestic and handsome beast and said: "A Thunder Origin Beast, also known as a Lightning Origin Beast."

"It is a magical beast creature born from the origin itself. Regardless of who awakens them from that origin, they will possess strength equal to the person who awakened them."

Zi Yan's eyes widened: "There are magical beasts like that?"

Shen Shihuang patted the Thunder Origin Beast's head. It seemed to understand his intent, pulling its head away from his chest and standing to the side, looking like a soldier guarding Shen Shihuang.

Shen Shihuang looked toward Protector Jin, killing intent gradually appearing in his eyes: "I wonder which protector of the Soul Hall you are, Your Excellency?"

Since the other party wanted his soul.

Perfect.

He wanted the other party's soul as well.

Hearing that Shen Shihuang even knew the name of the Soul Hall, Protector Jin did not hide it and said proudly: "Since you know this protector comes from the Soul Hall, I assume you know the strength of my Soul Hall?"

Shen Shihuang nodded.

"This protector is one of the external protectors of the Soul Hall, Protector Jin!"

"Brat..."

Protector Jin had not yet finished speaking.

The bone wings on Shen Shihuang's back shuddered, lightning flowing across their black surface.

The sound of wind being torn apart rang out.

"Tyrant's Fury!"

With a punch condensing all his Dou Qi, he blasted toward Protector Jin.

Seeing this, Protector Jin flew into a rage.

"Brat, since you know of our Soul Hall, you still dare to strike at this Protector?"

Soul-Startling Palm!

After blocking Shen Shihuang's attack, Protector Jin's state seemed even weaker.

Shen Shihuang chuckled and said, "The Soul Hall is strong, that's true, but since you've appeared in a place like this, I imagine you aren't anyone of importance."

What kind of place was this?

In the eyes of those in the Central Plains, this was a barren land; what kind of person could possibly be sent here?

Protector Jin: "...!"

Insulting, you are insulting me!!

Protector Jin was instantly incensed.

Violent black power continuously gathered around his body, and terrifying energy fluctuations rippled outward.

"Soul-Eroding Heaven Palm!"

This was the strongest Dou Technique among their ranks of Protectors.

The black Dou Qi energy condensed in the air into a massive black handprint.

After unleashing this technique, Protector Jin's aura was visibly even weaker.

Clearly, this was Protector Jin's strongest strike, and he would absolutely be unable to cast it a second time.

The terrifying black handprint, like a small mountain, pressed down toward Shen Shihuang.

"Just in time to test out a new Dou Technique," Shen Shihuang remarked upon seeing the technique Protector Jin had unleashed.

The surroundings were filled with a terrifying aura.

Shen Shihuang did not show the slightest panic; lightning flickered incessantly between his hands.

"Hundred Thousand Thunder Method, Heavenly Dipper Thunder Seal!"

Only after cultivating this "Hundred Thousand Thunder Method" did Shen Shihuang truly understand just how powerful this Dou Technique was.

Unlike ordinary Dou Techniques, this Hundred Thousand Thunder Method contained three distinct arts, and this first art was the Heavenly Dipper Thunder Seal.

Using the violence of lightning to condense a thunder seal, it would crush all enemies!

Earth-tier High-grade Dou Technique: Heavenly Dipper Thunder Seal!

Furthermore, once he broke through again and could withstand more lightning strikes, he would be able to unleash the second art. According to Shen Shihuang's estimation, the second art might not reach the level of a Heaven-tier Dou Technique, but it would certainly be incredibly close.

As for the third art, that was absolutely at the level of a Heaven-tier Dou Technique.

Lightning intertwined, condensing into a seal in the air.

A silver-white thunder seal appeared.

It was as if this seal contained an incomparable, violent power.

"Go!"

Seeing the Heavenly Dipper Thunder Seal unleashed by Shen Shihuang, a sense of foreboding washed over Protector Jin.

However, feeling the "sense of security" brought by the black handprint, Protector Jin pressed forward relentlessly.

"Hmph!"

Seeing the black handprint strike, Shen Shihuang pressed his hands downward.

BOOM~~~~~

The two Dou Techniques collided instantly.

Lightning surged, dispersing the black mist; the original black handprint was rapidly shredded and annihilated before the thunder seal.

Only the power of lightning remained in the air.

"How can this be?" Seeing this scene, Protector Jin turned his head and prepared to flee.

A cluster of black flames flew over and surged directly into Protector Jin's body.

"Ah..."

The black flames began to incinerate Protector Jin, causing him to wither even further in his already weakened state.

Seeing this, Shen Shihuang circulated the Ten Thousand Year Technique and looked at Protector Jin. "Protector Jin, do not disappoint me!"

Immediately after, Shen Shihuang opened his mouth wide, and the Taisui Flame, carrying Protector Jin along with it, vanished into his gullet.