Chi Ru had inherited her family's legacy martial soul, the Crimson Fire Moth.
Entering Martial Soul Possession, two fiery red fan-shaped wings emerged from each side of her back, covered in dazzling patterns.
Two yellow and one purple—the optimal configuration of soul rings—rose beneath her.
Chi Ru's martial soul granted her the ability to fly, but she could not carry weight while flying.
"You cover me. I'll take Ning Ning and break through the encirclement," Tie Li said cautiously.
The wolf pack gradually closed in from all sides. They had to break through in one direction. Once the encirclement narrowed to a certain distance, the wolves would rush in without hesitation.
"All right."
Tie Li skillfully carried Ning Ning on his back. Chi Ru flew into the air to cover him, mainly interfering with the Flame Wolves behind him.
Ning Ning summoned the Ruyi Pagoda, and the boosts from its three soul skills fell upon Tie Li and Ning Ning.
Tie Li had already begun breaking through. His first soul ring lit up, and the Forging Hammer shifted into its Thunder Hammer form.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Attacks crackling with lightning struck the century-old Flame Wolves, dealing considerable damage. The accompanying paralysis slowed their movements.
Whenever necessary, Tie Li chose to take the Flame Wolves' claws head-on with his body to protect Ning Ning. With metal inner armor and protective gear beneath his clothes, the attacks did not cause him much harm.
Awoo!
Another wolf howl rang out. Tie Li immediately sensed that something was wrong, thinking the wolf pack was about to make another move. Instead, every wolf that had received the command abandoned the attack and turned to run in the opposite direction.
"They went after Big Ox?" Tie Li asked in confusion.
"Big Ox must have found the