Martial Soul Avatar, Golden Sacred Dragon! Sacred Dragon Roar!

"At the time, that beast had already cultivated for over ninety-nine thousand years. It was only one step away from becoming a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"If nothing unexpected happened, it should have successfully broken through by now and become a true Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"An Earth-Armored Giant Dragon?"

Tang Xiao frowned slightly.

"This type of Spirit Beast possesses extremely formidable defense and terrifying strength. It can also control gravity through its earth attribute, making it very troublesome."

"However, since it has only just broken through to the hundred-thousand-year level, its realm should not be stable yet."

"With my rank ninety-six cultivation, plus a freak like you who can go toe-to-toe with a Titled Douluo, the two of us working together should have no problem killing it."

"Then let's go." Ronan did not waste any words. His figure flashed, turning into a streak of golden light as he took the lead and shot into the night.

Tang Xiao followed closely behind. The two figures raced toward the Star Dou Forest like lightning tearing through the night sky.

Ronan and Tang Xiao sped onward, relying on their formidable strength to evade the harassment of the low-level Spirit Beasts on the outskirts and head straight into the heart of the forest.

In less than a week, they arrived at the hidden valley Ronan had mentioned.

The valley was surrounded by mountains on three sides, with only a narrow entrance.

A thick, earthy stench permeated the valley.

The two restrained their auras and silently slipped inside.

At the deepest part of the valley, before a massive cave, a gigantic beast the size of a small mountain lay sleeping on the ground.

It was a giant dragon completely covered in thick, earth-yellow scales.

It was over thirty meters long, its sturdy limbs like four pillars holding up the sky, while rows upon rows of sharp bone spikes lined its back.

With every breath it took, visible waves of earth-yellow air rolled through the air, and the ground around it trembled faintly.

"It really is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"

Hiding behind a boulder, Tang Xiao stared intently at the Earth-Armored Giant Dragon, a trace of gravity flashing through his eyes.

He could clearly sense the extremely terrifying energy fluctuations contained within the beast's body.

Even while asleep, the pressure belonging to a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast made one's heart tremble.

"Judging by all those enormous beast bones around it, it must have just finished feeding. This is when it is the most relaxed."

Ronan spoke softly, cold killing intent flickering in his eyes.

"A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is no pushover. Its defense is incredibly astonishing. We must either kill it in a single strike or severely wound it. Otherwise, once it reacts, we'll be in serious trouble."

Tang Xiao analyzed in a low voice.

"Understood." Ronan nodded.

"Clan Master Tang, you take the lead. I'll support you and look for an opening."

"Good!"

Tang Xiao did not hesitate in the slightest. An incomparably violent black Soul Power instantly erupted from his body.

"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"

Accompanied by an earthshaking roar, an enormous Clear Sky Hammer, jet-black throughout and radiating terrifying pressure, appeared in Tang Xiao's hands.

Nine soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—slowly rose beneath Tang Xiao's feet!

Especially the final, deep-black soul ring, which radiated a suffocating sense of oppression.

Boom!

Tang Xiao kicked off the ground fiercely, launching himself into the sky like a cannonball!

Gripping the massive Clear Sky Hammer with both hands, he smashed it viciously toward the still-sleeping Earth-Armored Giant Dragon with world-destroying force.

Roar—!

Sensing the lethal threat, the Earth-Armored Giant Dragon abruptly opened its earth-yellow eyes, each as large as a lantern.

It let out an enraged roar as its enormous body sprang up in an instant, while a thick earth-yellow barrier immediately enveloped its entire body.

Bang—!

The Clear Sky Hammer slammed heavily into the earth-yellow barrier, erupting with a deafening explosion.

Terrifying shockwaves swept outward, uprooting the surrounding trees and reducing boulders to dust in an instant.

The Earth-Armored Giant Dragon's enormous body was knocked backward for dozens of meters by the blow, plowing a deep trench through the ground.

Yet although the earth-yellow barrier flickered violently, it did not shatter.

What terrifying defense!

Tang Xiao was startled.

Although he had not used a soul skill in that strike, with the Martial Soul Avatar and his rank ninety-six Soul Power, even an ordinary Titled Douluo would not dare receive it head-on. Yet this beast had endured it outright!

Roar!

Enraged, the Earth-Armored Giant Dragon unleashed a heaven-shaking roar. It suddenly raised its thick forelimb and smashed it down hard upon the ground.

Rumble!

A terrifying gravity field instantly engulfed the entire valley.

Tang Xiao felt his body suddenly sink, as though a mountain had been placed on his back. His speed plummeted at once.

At the same time, the Earth-Armored Giant Dragon opened its blood-filled maw, firing a thick earth-yellow beam toward Tang Xiao with destructive force.

At that critical moment, a dazzling golden light suddenly flared within the valley.

"Martial Soul Avatar!"

Accompanied by a soaring dragon's roar, a Golden Sacred Dragon over twenty meters long appeared out of thin air beside Ronan. Its entire body was covered in dazzling golden scales, and it radiated a sacred yet tyrannical aura.

Unlike ordinary beast martial souls, Ronan's Golden Sacred Dragon was an exceedingly rare detached martial soul.

Not only did it possess independent consciousness and exceptional intelligence, but it could also communicate with Ronan's mind and coordinate perfectly with him.

Ronan flashed forward and landed steadily upon the Golden Sacred Dragon's broad back.

"Old friend, prepare for battle!"

"Today, we'll use this stupid dragon's blood to forge our eighth soul ring!"

Ronan patted the Golden Sacred Dragon's neck and shouted.

Roar—!

The Golden Sacred Dragon let out an excited roar, its golden eyes blazing with fierce fighting spirit.

"Sixth Soul Skill, Sacred Dragon Roar!"

The Golden Sacred Dragon threw back its head and roared, sending rings of golden soundwaves spreading in every direction.

Bathed in that golden light, Ronan and Tang Xiao felt their bodies lighten as the terrifying gravitational pressure instantly weakened by more than half.

At the same time, their strength, speed, and Soul Power recovery rate were greatly enhanced.

"Nicely done!" Tang Xiao shouted, swinging the Clear Sky Hammer again as he charged straight into the earth-yellow beam.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A fierce battle erupted within the valley.

Relying on the terrifying attack power of the Clear Sky Hammer and his deep reserves of rank ninety-six Soul Power, Tang Xiao engaged the Earth-Armored Giant Dragon in a head-on brawl.

Every collision caused the earth to shake and the mountains to tremble.

Meanwhile, Ronan and the Golden Sacred Dragon circled in the air, searching for the Earth-Armored Giant Dragon's weakness.

Although the Earth-Armored Giant Dragon possessed astonishing defense and terrifying strength, its massive body made it relatively slow.

Under Tang Xiao's relentless, storm-like assault, it gradually fell into a disadvantage, and cracks began appearing in its earth-yellow scales.

"Now!"