Qian Renxue let out a sharp cry, and her fifth soul ring blazed with black light, its dazzling radiance engulfing her figure.
Golden light gathered in her hand, and a longsword formed entirely from sacred flame took shape in an instant. Its blade was transparent, yet it radiated terrifying heat.
The surrounding air warped beneath the scorching heat, and even the wild grass on the ground began to yellow and wither, offering a glimpse of the sword's power.
With a thought from Xuan Xiao, golden light surged over him. It clung tightly to his skin like a living thing, then solidified in an instant.
A thin layer of golden armor covered his entire body. From breastplate to arm guards to battle boots, every piece shimmered with flowing light, as though cast from pure gold.
The armor looked light and thin, yet it carried an indestructible solidity, with delicate cloud patterns etched across its surface.
Clang!
The Angel Holy Sword swept down, its edge striking Xuan Xiao squarely in the chest. The piercing screech of metal against metal rang across the wilderness, making their eardrums ache.
Sparks flew everywhere, golden flashes bursting like fireworks, but Xuan Xiao stood rooted to the spot, not retreating even half a step.
The web of Qian Renxue's sword hand went numb. Her eyes widened as she stared at the scene before her in disbelief.
This was her fifth soul skill! She could cleave even refined iron with a single stroke, yet she couldn't cut through a thin layer of golden armor?
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, her arm trembling slightly, shock and anger churning within her.
"What on earth is that?"
Xuan Xiao patted the golden armor on his chest as though dusting it off.
"This is called Martial Soul Avatar Armor. You can begin