An Unorthodox Lion's Roar Skill and a Pressure Test

Su Yuntao grew interested. He stretched his limbs and loosened his muscles and joints. Once he was sure he was ready, he looked at Tang Shan.

"What should I do?"

"Use Martial Soul Possession first, then activate every Soul Skill that boosts you."

Tang Shan gave the instructions. Though he was using his own big brother as a test subject, he already had a rough idea of how powerful the move would be. To be safe, he wanted Su Yuntao's defenses at their strongest.

The moment Martial Soul Possession took hold, sharp wolf claws sprang out. Su Yuntao's pupils turned dark green, and thick fur spread across his body. A yellow Soul Ring and a purple one lit up beneath his feet. Bolstered by Rampage and Bloodthirst, his body swelled another size, and a fierce aura rolled off him.

"Ready."

Su Yuntao instinctively crossed his hands in front of him. He straightened his back, braced himself, and prepared for the attack.

Tang Shan stopped hesitating and activated his Martial Soul. His body expanded visibly, his bones and joints giving faint pops as they stretched. The Purple Soul Ring beneath his feet did not flash. This was his first time using the move, and he still feared it might be too powerful, so he held something back.

"Here it comes."

Tang Shan warned him in a low voice, then drew a deep breath.

The harsh rush of air was loud enough for Su Yuntao to hear clearly from several meters away. Tang Shan's chest bulged as he inhaled. His bones expanded, his diaphragm contracted and stretched, and his chest soon grew to nearly twice its size, pulling his clothes taut.

Su Yuntao's pupils tightened. He moved his hands from in front of him to his ears and pressed his fingers over