"Watch out!" Heaven-Shaking Douluo roared.
Less than a breath passed between the blazing red light's appearance and its arrival on the battlefield. Without any warning, it shot straight toward the five Titled Douluos-or, more precisely, toward Azure Sky Douluo.
Both its target and its timing were impeccable. The searing light demanded even a Titled Douluo's full attention, let alone when it struck in an ambush. And its chosen target was Azure Sky Douluo Luo Lie, whose movements had been slowed by Xue Linglong's Ultimate Ice.
Even while fighting one against five, Xue Linglong had primarily targeted the already wounded Azure Sky Douluo.
The red light flashed toward him. The other four Titled Douluos wanted to save him, but sword light surged from the Emperor Sword in Xue Linglong's hand, forcing all four to turn back and attack her.
Soul Rings flashed across Azure Sky Douluo's body, and Azure Vines grew wildly, wrapping him inside them.
Boom!
The red light struck, engulfing Azure Sky Douluo in an instant.
Within the red light, layer after layer of Azure Vines rapidly melted in the terrifying heat. A Level 8 Invincible Shield shattered as well, leaving only a charred body.
Crack, crack!
Cracks spread across the blackened body. The next moment, a streak of azure light flew out through them, becoming a swift ray that fled into the distance.
Eighth Soul Skill, Seed Rebirth!
It was Azure Sky Douluo's only life-saving Soul Skill. Beneath the ashes, he fused all his essence into a seed, which would heal every injury and restore him to life three days later.
But those three days as a seed were when Azure Sky Douluo Luo Lie was at his weakest.
The red light had forced Luo Lie to use Seed Rebirth to save his life, but he no longer