Do You Still Think This Could Be Called a "Friendly Spar"?
Hu Liena and Xie Yue's pupils constricted, and they were speechless for a moment. Dugu Yan gasped.
Even Ye Lingling's usually calm eyes were now filled with turbulent emotions.
A level 58 Soul Power, comparable to that of Soul Douluo?
This is completely beyond their understanding of the Soul Master system!
As for Soul Skill...
Lin Xia's smile grew even brighter, even taking on a mischievous air.
"Do you think I don't know how to use Venusaur's moves, which are my Martial Soul?"
He extended his index finger and gently shook it.
"No, that's just the foundation, the anchor point, the 'appearance' of aligning with the rules of this world."
His eyes became deep and mysterious, as if they contained the secrets of the stars' movements.
"The moment my Soul Power broke through level fifty and I completely stabilized my Soul King realm, I clearly sensed it. My relationship with Venusaur is not merely that of Soul Master and Martial Soul. We are... beings of the same origin, sharing power."
Lin Xia's voice carried a strange rhythm, as if expounding a truth about the world.
"Its origin, its power, its combat techniques evolved over countless years... as long as my Soul Power is sufficient and my spirit can control it, I can... reproduce it!"
He slightly raised his right hand, palm facing upward.
"Look closely, this isn't Soul Ring skill."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a powerful surge of Soul Power spread out from him without warning!
Buzz!
The Black Gold Rock ground beneath Lin Xia's feet softened and cracked silently!
Countless thick, dragon-like energy roots, shimmering with a rich emerald light, burst forth from the earth like giant, living pythons! They were not physical entities, but rather formed from pure life Soul Power and the Earth Power, deeply embedded in the foundation of the Martial Arts Arena, and even extending into the distant ley lines!
The green light of the fourth Soul Skill, "Endless Recovery," enveloped Lin Xia once again, but unlike before, this time the light seemed to have a source.
Those energy roots, deeply embedded in the earth, were like greedy straws, frantically Absorb the energy from the ground beneath their feet. Mixing with the free-floating Soul Power in the air, they transformed into a vast and mighty torrent, surging into Lin Xia and Venusaur's bodies!
Lin Xia's slightly pale face regained its rosy color at a visible speed, and the Soul Power she had consumed was replenished like a flood that had been released, even more abundant and surging than before the battle!
Venusaur let out a low, contented croak, and the flowers on its back seemed to become even more vibrant and beautiful.
Synthesis!
That's not all!
The air above Lin Xia's head suddenly distorted, as if an invisible Focusing Mirror was forming!
The most intense midday sunlight was Sheer Force gathered and condensed by an invisible force!
A nearly pure white beam of light, over ten meters in diameter, descended from the sky!
This beam of light wasn't as violent as an attack skill, but it contained unimaginable, extremely pure solar energy!
The beam of light precisely enveloped Lin Xia and Venusaur.
Bathed in this pure solar energy, Lin Xia's Soul Power recovery speed soared once again!
His body seemed to have transformed into a container of light energy, with every cell joyfully absorbing this divinely bestowed energy!
Not only was his Soul Power instantly replenished, but there were even faint signs that he was about to break through the level 58 bottleneck!
A warm, sacred, and vibrant aura spread out.
Ingrain in the earth, Absorb boundless energy!
Drawing upon the light of heaven, transforming the essence of the sun into Soul Power!
This unbelievable sight left the five members of the Golden Generation completely petrified.
Their minds went blank; they were completely unable to comprehend what was happening before their eyes.
This is hardly Soul Skill.
This is simply a miracle!
This is an existence that defies the norms of Soul Master!
"Can you feel it?"
Bathed in the beam of light, Lin Xia's calm voice rang out, yet it struck the five people like a thunderclap.
"This is my 'endurance'. As long as I stand on the ground, as long as the sun shines overhead, my Soul Power... is almost inexhaustible."
He tilted his head slightly, looking at Hu Liena with a mischievous smile in his eyes.
"Na'er, now do you understand why I said to only use defense and control? Because..."
Lin Xia paused for a moment, her tone carrying a sense of natural helplessness:
"If I just used an offensive Soul Skill, for example--"
He raised his hand, fingers spread, towards an open space in the distance of the Martial Arts Arena.
Boom--!
The earth shook violently without warning!
Like a dragon turning over!
The solid Black Gold Rock ground crumbled, bulged, and collapsed like a fragile biscuit!
A massive, bottomless chasm instantly formed!
The violent ley line energy, mixed with rubble, gushed out, turning that area into a complete apocalyptic wasteland!
Even from a great distance, the terrifying shockwave caused Hu Liena and the others' clothes to flutter wildly, making them unsteady on their feet!
Earthquake!
"... or this--"
He flipped his hand over, palm facing upwards, as if supporting himself.
Call--!
Countless palm-sized, emerald-green leaves with edges gleaming with a metallic, cold light appeared out of thin air!
They are not stationary; rather, they enter a state of ultra-high-speed, disordered rotation the instant they appear!
Like a death storm composed of billions of miniature chainsaws!
A sharp, piercing sound tore through the air, creating a chilling, deathly shriek!
Where the leaf storm passed, the air was cut with visible white streaks! The storm moved slowly, plowing across another open area. The hard Black Gold Rock ground was as if it had been polished by millions of grinding wheels, with a thick layer being scraped away in an instant, leaving a smooth, mirror-like pit several feet deep!
Leaf Storm!
"... Or perhaps this--"
Lin Xia turned her gaze to Dugu Yan, offering a "kind" reminder.
"Yan Zi, your poison is very potent, but you must be careful of backlash when using poison."
He snapped his fingers lightly.
Puff!
A dreamlike, pink mist, exuding a rich, sweet fragrance, spread like a veil over the area where Dugu Yan had just released the poisonous fog.
The sweet aroma was so enticing that it made you want to take a deep breath.
However, when this pink mist came into contact with the residual microparticles of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison belonging to Dugu Yan in the air, a sudden change occurred!
Sizzle!
Those originally deep purple, Toxic particles seemed to have been strongly stimulated and catalyzed, and their color instantly turned as black as ink!
Its Corrosion and deadly aura suddenly increased several times over!
The Haze churned, even Corrosion the air and making a teeth-grinding sound.
The terrifying sight caused Dugu Yan's expression to change drastically. She subconsciously took a step back, her emerald eyes filled with horror—if Lin Xia had used this move when she released the Toxic, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Sweet Scent (greatly enhances the power of the opponent's Poison-type moves and makes them more prone to losing control)!
Lin Xia withdrew her hand, and the pillar of light in the sky and the roots on the ground slowly dissipated, leaving only a devastated Martial Arts Arena and five young people who seemed to have been struck by a spell and had completely lost their ability to think.
He dusted off imaginary dust, his face regaining its harmless, gentle smile, as if the cataclysmic scene he had just witnessed had nothing to do with him.
"See, if I had used these just now..."
Lin Xia shrugged, her tone as casual as if she were discussing what to have for dinner.
Do you think a fight can still be called a 'sparring match'?