Battle Against Yang Tianlang

After finishing their discussion about the Upper Three Sects, Yang Tianlang brought Yang Dong back to the Wind Sword Sect's stronghold in Heaven Dou City. The stronghold was much larger than Yang Dong had imagined, and there was even a Training Ground inside, about the size of a football field.

"Uncle Tianlang, I'm going to train."

After informing Yang Tianlang, Yang Yu stepped onto the Training Ground, the Immaculate Sword he had only recently obtained gripped in his hand.

Three-Stage Slash!

Skilled swordsmanship erupted from Yang Dong's hand. The three consecutive slashes were incredibly swift; only a flash of cold light could be seen before Yang Dong's figure shot several meters away.

Upward Slash!

His already lightning-fast movements became even faster with this upward slash. Over the past few years, Yang Dong had completely mastered the basics of swordsmanship and had even begun to touch the threshold of Master Level.

"Oh? Interesting. A Self-Created Soul Skill?"

Yang Tianlang, who had been about to leave, halted and stood where he was, watching Yang Dong train with interest.

Self-Created Soul Skills were rare on the continent, and few people studied them. The fundamental reason was that most Soul Masters already had to spend enormous amounts of time researching their own Soul Ring skills. Where would they find the extra energy to study Self-Created Soul Skills?

The only Self-Created Soul Skill on Douluo Continent that possessed great renown was the Clear Sky Sect's Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique. Its fame came from the fact that its creator had been extraordinarily powerful.

At this moment, Yang Dong's swordsmanship looked rather impressive in Yang Tianlang's eyes.

Yang Tianlang laughed, and with a flash, appeared not far in front of Yang Dong.

"Dong'er, training alone is no fun. Let Uncle play with you."

Hearing Yang Tianlang's words, Yang Dong calmly replied, "Uncle Tianlang, we're not even on the same level. How could your nephew possibly be your opponent?"

"Quit talking nonsense. Don't you only have two Soul Skills? I'll only use my first two as well. Is that good enough?"

Yang Tianlang waved a hand and spoke carelessly.

"Then I'll gladly accept."

A smile appeared on Yang Dong's face as he assumed an attacking stance.

"Yang Dong, Ghost Hand Martial Soul, level thirty support-type Soul Master!"

Yang Tianlang nodded approvingly at Yang Dong. "Yang Tianlang, Wind Sword Martial Soul, level eighty agility attack-type Soul Master."

Level eighty?

A flicker of surprise crossed Yang Dong's face. Yang Tianlang's Soul Power was actually level eighty. That meant that as long as he found a suitable soul beast, he could advance to Soul Douluo, just as Yang Dong could advance to Soul Elder.

"Kid, don't get distracted!"

The instant he finished announcing his level, a dark blue longsword shot out from Yang Tianlang's position. At the same time, seven Soul Rings rose around him—two yellow, two purple, and three black.

Clang!

Yang Dong reacted quickly as well. The Ghost Hand Martial Soul instantly possessed him, and two yellow Soul Rings wrapped around his left arm. He swung the Immaculate Sword in his right hand, knocking away the incoming longsword.

So this was the Ghost Hand Martial Soul?

Looking at Yang Dong's left hand, where blood-red and blackish-purple intertwined, Yang Tianlang's brow faintly furrowed. That arm gave him an ominous feeling.

"Not bad. Continue."

Yang Tianlang did not dwell on Yang Dong's Ghost Hand Martial Soul. Under his control, the Wind Sword that Yang Dong had knocked away returned to his hand even faster. Conscious of his status, he did not attack again and instead waited for Yang Dong to make the first move.

Yang Dong did not stand on ceremony. His First Soul Skill, Blade Soul, activated!

A phantom red array covered a seven-meter radius. This was no longer the Blade Soul of before. As Yang Dong's strength increased, the area Blade Soul could cover had expanded as well. The additional strength and agility had reached fifteen points, and most importantly, it had gained an extra effect.

After leaving the Blade Soul's range, the enhanced strength and agility would remain for another five seconds. Though it was only five seconds, it was still a tremendous improvement for Yang Dong.

"A Soul Skill similar to a domain. That really is rare."

When Yang Tianlang saw the red array appear, he muttered to himself. A Soul Skill that could cover such a wide area was extremely valuable, even if it was not as terrifying as a Domain Skill.

After receiving Blade Soul's enhancement, Yang Dong decisively launched his attack. The Immaculate Sword in his hand turned into a streak of cold light.

Three-Stage Slash!

"Interesting."

Yang Tianlang noticed that Yang Dong's movement speed was somewhat too fast for a level thirty Soul Master. He sighed inwardly and arrogantly waited for Yang Dong to approach.

The final strike of Three-Stage Slash descended. The blade traced a perfect arc, and Yang Dong successfully appeared before Yang Tianlang.

"Second Soul Skill, Erosion!"

A pale green array spread out from beneath Yang Dong's feet like ripples on water, instantly covering a five-meter radius centered on him.

This range was not large, but it successfully enveloped Yang Tianlang within it.

Second Soul Skill: Erosion.

Effect: Reduces the Soul Power and defense of enemy units within the array's range by 20 percent.

Of course, that twenty percent applied to opponents of the same level. The higher the enemy unit's Soul Power level, the weaker the reduction effect became.

Yang Dong estimated that this Second Soul Skill could probably only weaken Yang Tianlang's Soul Power and defense by five percent.

"Hm?!"

Yang Tianlang sensed that something was wrong, and the Second Soul Ring around him lit up.

Second Soul Skill: Extreme Wind.

Immune to one physical attack and increases movement speed by 70 percent.

Using Extreme Wind's acceleration effect, Yang Tianlang instantly retreated. In the blink of an eye, he had left the Erosion Array, though Erosion's effects still lingered on him.

"What a pity."

Yang Dong felt some regret. Yang Tianlang had been too fast just now; he simply could not keep up with Yang Tianlang's speed. Even if Yang Tianlang only used his first two Soul Skills, Yang Dong would still have difficulty finding an opportunity to win.

Yang Dong cautiously retreated into Blade Soul's range, and the dual enhancements to his strength and agility appeared on him once more.

"Two Soul Skills similar to Domain Skills?!"

Yang Tianlang's eyes widened. Having one was already remarkable, yet his nephew actually possessed two. Though he was greatly shocked, his movements did not slow in the slightest as his First Soul Ring lit up.

First Soul Skill, Wind Impact.

Under Yang Tianlang's control, the Wind Sword flew from his hand and spun as it appeared before Yang Dong.

The Wind Sword Martial Soul was similar to a flying sword. It was hailed as the number one agility attack-type Martial Soul because its speed was truly as swift as the wind.

Just as its name suggested, Wind Impact transformed into wind, dealing damage at its point of impact and adding a knockback effect.