The Lin Family's head gave a bitter smile, but there was nothing he could do.
On the surface, their strength as Soul Saints was enough to support a major power.
But if a stronger opponent cast aside the rules and all concern for appearances, what could they do to resist?
"Roar!"
He let out a beastlike roar tinged with grim resolve, and his massive body began to move.
Each step seemed to cause a small earthquake as he charged at Deng Jilin.
The next moment, an earthy yellow light appeared around his hands, and stone armor studded with spikes formed over them.
He clenched both fists and brought them crashing down on Deng Jilin!
"Bring it on."
Standing atop a tree, Deng Jilin watched the Lin Family's head approach, his gaze sharpening.
His Fourth Soul Ring lit up. The cold around him intensified severalfold, and a giant sword of ice formed behind him!
He showed no fear of the Lin Family's head's attack.
He swung his Sky Cold Sword forward. Under the moonlight, the icy greatsword behind him flew out, trailing cold mist.
It descended with unstoppable force and collided with the Lin Family's head's crushing blow!
Boom!
A tremendous explosion sent waves of Soul Power bursting outward from the point of impact. Every tree nearby toppled away from it, except the one beneath Deng Jilin!
Cold!
Bone-deep cold!
The instant their attacks met, the Lin Family's head felt an unbearable chill seep through his stone armor, race up his arms, and spread through his entire body!
"Teacher Deng, watch out!"
Flames roared along the long blade in Dean Zhang's hands. A wave of fire swept outward, dispersing the surrounding cold mist.
His Sixth Soul Ring lit up, and his aura surged. Flames gushed from his greatsword until it looked