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Chapter 53: A World Where Only Tian Meng Got Hurt (4k)
"A white lion?" Huo Yuhao reacted quickly, drawing the White Tiger Dagger from behind his waist with his right hand and lowering himself slightly, as though facing a formidable enemy.
The White Tiger Dagger's thin blade seemed almost transparent. It made not the slightest sound as it left its sheath, and the chilling cold it radiated gave him a measure of confidence.
The white lion with golden eyes slowly approached him. Compared with the white tiger, the king of beasts, this white lion looked noticeably leaner, without nearly as much powerful muscle covering its body. The long, curling white mane around its neck swayed gently with its movements.
For some reason, the sight of this white lion suddenly reminded Huo Yuhao of the White Tiger Martial Soul passed down through generations of the White Tiger Duke's lineage.
If his martial soul had not mutated, he should have possessed a powerful White Tiger Martial Soul too. And if he really had inherited the Dai Family's White Tiger Martial Soul, even the White Tiger Duchess would not have dared treat him and his mother that way.
A fierce light shone from the white lion's majestic golden eyes, and a low growl escaped its mouth. Its hind legs suddenly pushed off the ground, sending it lunging at Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao channeled soul power into his Spirit Eyes, and the white lion's movements visibly slowed in his vision. Seizing his moment, he rolled sharply to the left, then sprang back up. As he stumbled several steps backward, he brought the White Tiger Dagger up to guard his chest.
His breathing grew rapid, and he could clearly hear his own nervous heartbeat. More than anything, though, he felt excited.
Although Huo Yuhao's