Even after using his First Soul Skill-Immovable Bright King Body-to bolster his defenses, and his Third and Fifth Soul Skills to strengthen gravity and weaken Dai Jinge, he still seemed somewhat overwhelmed.
"You've really pissed me off!"
Zhao Wuji roared and unleashed his Seventh Soul Skill-Martial Soul Avatar.
This was also his final trump card.
In an instant, Zhao Wuji completely transformed into an enormous Great Strength Vajra Bear.
In this state, the power of Zhao Wuji's first six Soul Skills rose to 150%, while his defense received an additional 200% boost.
Yet those enhancements amounted to no more than Dai Jinge's Third and Fourth Soul Skills.
Dai Jinge had no intention of ending the fight here.
"Third Soul Skill-White Tiger Radiant Barrier!"
"Fourth Soul Skill-White Tiger Demon God Transformation!"
Once he unleashed these two Soul Skills, Dai Jinge's aura actually eclipsed Zhao Wuji's Martial Soul Avatar!
At that moment-
Dai Jinge's strength and speed received a 400% boost, while his attack power, defense, Soul Power, and spiritual power all received a 200% boost.
Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's enhancements fell far short of his Fourth Soul Skill.
A frigid gleam flashed in Dai Jinge's double-pupiled eyes, and the presence of a king radiated from within him.
"Roar!"
A tiger's roar and a bear's bellow echoed above the town, drawing countless startled gazes.
"Let's see what else you've got!"
Zhao Wuji roared furiously and lunged at Dai Jinge, claws flailing.
"I'll make sure you get an eyeful!"
Dai Jinge showed no intention of backing down and met Zhao Wuji head-on.
Second Soul Skill-White Tiger Annihilation Strike!
The power of White Tiger Annihilation Strike had now multiplied several times over. This was the advantage of enhancement-type Soul Skills: they could multiply the power of other Soul Skills.
Slash!
Dai Jinge's tiger claws swept past, instantly tearing open Zhao Wuji's skin and flesh.
At that moment, White Tiger Annihilation Strike displayed the full might of its defense-rending power.
Even Zhao Wuji's thick hide and tough flesh could not stop Dai Jinge's sharp claws.
Seeing that Zhao Wuji still could not gain the upper hand against Dai Jinge even after using his Martial Soul Avatar, Dai Mubai grew anxious. They had come out on this trip to go Soul Hunting in the Star Dou Great Forest!
"Stop fighting!"
Though stunned by Dai Jinge's terrifying strength, Dai Mubai had no choice but to step forward.
"You have no say here!"
While fighting Zhao Wuji, Dai Jinge unleashed his Fifth Soul Skill-White Tiger Sky Roar!
The instant those words reached Dai Mubai's ears, an irresistible spiritual assault struck him.
"Ah!"
Dai Mubai cried out in pain, blood streaming from his seven orifices, and collapsed unconscious, meeting the same fate as Xiao Wu.
The only difference was that one had suffered a backlash, while the other had been directly attacked by Dai Jinge.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Seeing the situation turn increasingly against them, Zhao Wuji took a punch from Dai Jinge head-on, then retreated repeatedly, using the momentum to fall back in front of Dai Mubai and the others.
"Again!"
Dai Jinge pressed forward, forcing Zhao Wuji to fight back.
"You lunatic!" Zhao Wuji cursed in fury.
"Can't beat someone, so you call him a lunatic? Didn't you call yourself the Immovable Wisdom King, a devil who turns the world upside down?"
Dai Jinge moved faster and faster, until his movements became a dizzying blur. Even Zhao Wuji struggled to react.
By all rights, Dai Jinge, a Soul King, should have been no match for Zhao Wuji. But with the [White Tiger Power Lock] enhancing him, his combat strength increased tenfold, completely erasing the gap between them!
More and more spectators gathered. When they saw someone with five Soul Rings beating a Seven-Ring Soul Sage into submission, they were all dumbfounded.
Of course, they were not the only ones...
Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar had long since been left gaping.
"One last move to finish you!"
Dai Jinge circulated his Soul Power, settled into his stance, then raised one hand toward the sky.
"Shining Spirit Art!"
In an instant, a beam of silver light erupted from his palm and shot into the sky. Countless silver streaks then converged upon his palm from every direction.
The move lit up the dark night.
Zhao Wuji felt a sense of danger he had not experienced in a long time. His expression changed abruptly, and he defended himself with all his might.
Boom!
Dai Jinge violently released the Shining Spirit Art he had charged and condensed.
The silver pillar of light swallowed Zhao Wuji in the blink of an eye.
Bang!
Zhao Wuji smashed through several large trees before slamming heavily into the ground. His entire body was charred black and gave off white vapor. His eyes were shut, and whether he was dead or alive was unknown.
Dai Jinge took a deep breath and steadied his Soul Power.
Then, under countless shocked gazes, he ignored Dai Mubai, Zhao Wuji, and the others, calmly turning to leave.
He could not be bothered to check Zhao Wuji's condition.
If Zhao Wuji had truly died from his Shining Spirit Art, then so be it.
If he had survived, then he was lucky.
And now.
What Dai Jinge needed to consider was how to find the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny tomorrow.
"Is he human... or a monster?!"
Ning Rongrong murmured.
Her words also voiced exactly what Ma Hongjun and Oscar felt.
Compared with Dai Jinge, how could they, the students of Shrek Academy, still have the nerve to call themselves monstrous geniuses?
Ning Rongrong urged, "You two, stop standing there! Hurry and check whether Teacher Zhao is all right!"
"Oh, right, right!"
The two slapped their foreheads and immediately got to work.
Inside the inn.
To be cautious, Dai Jinge booked a new room, since he did not know whether Tang Hao would ambush him in the middle of the night.
Still... tonight, he had made enemies of Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Though that might have happened sooner or later anyway...
The night passed peacefully.
Early the next morning, Dai Jinge left his room and went downstairs. He ordered a tableful of food, enough for ten people, though it was only enough for him alone.
Perhaps he could eat so much because he was still growing.
Just then, Oscar and Ma Hongjun appeared downstairs, intending to eat breakfast and bring some upstairs for the others.
But when they saw Dai Jinge downstairs as well, the scenes from last night immediately flooded back, filling their hearts with fear.
Without another word, the two turned and ran.
Dai Jinge merely glanced at them before returning his attention to the food on the table before him.
For the next two or three days, he might not have any meals this appealing in appearance, aroma, and flavor.
After breakfast, Dai Jinge set off on foot for the Star Dou Great Forest to try his luck.
"What are you two skulking around here for? I asked you to buy breakfast. What's taking so long?"
Ning Rongrong appeared at the stairway and frowned, scolding Oscar and Ma Hongjun when she saw them cowering there.
"What do you know? That walking calamity is downstairs!" Ma Hongjun said gravely.
"Walking calamity?"
Ning Rongrong immediately understood whom Ma Hongjun meant. But when she looked into the downstairs dining hall, Dai Jinge was nowhere to be seen. There was only a table covered in the remnants of a meal.
"He left who knows how long ago, and you two didn't even notice!"
Hearing this, the two looked downstairs. When they saw no sign of Dai Jinge, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
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