Missing his target, Flender grabbed two handfuls of dirt and returned to the air.
The Ghost Shadow Tiger's abilities are indeed very troublesome. Every time it's at the most critical moment, it can disappear into the shadows and escape danger. Combined with its terrifying close combat ability, it's truly a headache-inducing combination.
However, the more powerful it was, the more Qi Ling liked the Ghost Shadow Tiger, because the more powerful it was, the more benefits Zhu Zhuqing would gain after absorbing it.
"Hey, that old Flender, he practically blew his own horn. He must be so embarrassed now that he failed," Zhao Wuji chuckled as he watched Flender's fruitless attempt.
Flender's keen eyesight wasn't limited to his eyesight; his hearing was equally exceptional. Zhao Wuji's merciless sarcasm didn't escape his ears, and he immediately retorted angrily, " Zhao Wuji, do you think I'm the only one who's embarrassed after we failed? If you don't make a move soon, I'll dock your pay for this month!"
"Hmph, all you can do is threaten me with that!" Zhao Wuji grumbled reluctantly, but he dared not stand idly by any longer, because Flender was truly capable of doing such a thing, and quite willingly at that.
Left with no other choice, Zhao Wuji summoned his Martial Soul, the Great Strength Vajra Bear, and activated his Seventh Soul Skill, transforming himself into a giant bear and roaring at the Soul Beast outside the poison array.
As Power Attack System Soul Master known for his defense, Zhao Wuji didn't need to dodge the surrounding Soul Beast and break through to the rear to launch an attack, unlike Flender. He charged through the Soul Beast like a real Soul Beast, heading straight for the Ghost Shadow Tiger.
Among the Soul Beast, there were occasionally those who lost their minds and, instead of avoiding Zhao Wuji, charged at him. They were all knocked unconscious by being hit headfirst.
The more cunning Soul Beast that tried to attack from the side and jump onto Zhao Wuji were all Gravity Reversal on Zhao Wuji's body and sent flying to who knows where.
"Little tiger, take this from your grandpa, the Great Strength Vajra Palm!" Zhao Wuji said, his right hand doubling in size as he slapped the Ghost Shadow Tiger.
In Zhao Wuji's plan, he had Position Tracking and lock onto the Ghost Shadow Tiger, so he would definitely not embarrass himself like Flender.
But when he unleashed his Great Strength Vajra Palm, just as it was about to strike Ghost Shadow Tiger, he lost sight of his target.
Even with Position Tracking, it's impossible to track a non-existent target. Under Zhao Wuji's gaze, the Ghost Shadow Tiger once again transformed into a shadow and merged into the earth.
"This..." Zhao Wuji scratched his head, "This guy seems a bit strange!"
"Hmph! With your skills, you dare to laugh at me? No wonder you're called all brawn and no brains!" Flender sneered. "I'll do it. I don't believe you can dodge one attack, but what if it's a hundred?"
After Flender finished speaking, he suddenly rose into the air, his feathers emitting a brilliant golden light, making him appear as dazzling as the sun in the sky.
When Zhao Wuji saw Flender's appearance, his expression changed. As he fled, he said, "Damn it! You didn't even warn me before using this move! You're trying to get me killed!"
Qi Ling, who was watching from a distance, was still confused, not knowing what Zhao Wuji meant, but Flender soon answered their questions.
Suddenly, the feathers on Flender's body seemed to turn into arrows, launching a sweeping attack on the location of the Ghost Shadow Tiger. Each feather was incredibly powerful, cutting directly into the soil after hitting the ground, leaving no trace.
Undoubtedly, Flender's move was extremely powerful, but it seemed to have no effect on the Ghost Shadow Tiger, which had turned into shadow.
"Hehe, don't be impatient, Flender's move is not that simple!" Zhao Wuji laughed.
Then, Flender let out a cry in the air, and the holes that had been pierced by the feathers suddenly emitted golden light, followed by a violent explosion.
In the midst of these continuous explosions, even the Ghost Shadow Tiger could not escape all the damage, revealing its true form amidst the dust billowing into the sky, and spitting out a mouthful of blood.
After unleashing this move, Flender also landed in the air, having already withdrawn from his Martial Soul Avatar state. His face was slightly pale, indicating that the move had taken a toll on him.
" Old Zhao, it's in your hands now! It's badly injured, don't let it recover!" Flender said to Zhao Wuji beside him.
"Alright, just you wait and see!" Zhao Wuji grinned and charged at the Ghost Shadow Tiger again.
Seeing Zhao Wuji charging towards him, Ghost Shadow Tiger knew he was no match for him, so he once again tried to turn into shadow to evade him.
But how could Zhao Wuji let it succeed? Just after it turned into shadow, Zhao Wuji stomped on the ground, and the Gravity Enhancement was activated instantly, causing the entire ground to collapse downwards.
Although the Ghost Shadow Tiger can become a shadow to avoid damage, using this move requires a lot of Soul Power! It was seriously injured by Flender's attack earlier, and now, under Zhao Wuji's continuous attacks, it could no longer maintain its form and immediately revealed its true form once again.
"Hehehe, little tiger, you've finally shown yourself! Take this!" Zhao Wuji said, unleashing his Great Strength Vajra Palm once more.
This time, Ghost Shadow Tiger had no strength left to dodge. It was struck directly in the lower back by Zhao Wuji's Great Strength Vajra Palm, let out a miserable cry, and flew more than ten meters away, falling to the ground unable to get up.
After all, Flender and Zhao Wuji had been comrades-in-arms for over ten years. With their combined efforts, even the troublesome Ghost Shadow Tiger fell to their hands.
Seeing Zhao Wuji swaggering around, Flender said helplessly, "You show-off, keep bragging until you get back. Hurry up and catch it! Don't let it get away again!"
"Hahaha, don't worry, after being hit by my Old Zhao Great Strength Vajra Palm, how could it possibly have the strength to escape! It's already lucky that it didn't die on the spot!" Zhao Wuji said smugly.
As if even the heavens couldn't stand Zhao Wuji's boasting and were deliberately trying to slap him in the face, the Ghost Shadow Tiger actually stood up shakily.
After giving the two of them a wary look, it immediately made the wisest move—it fled into the depths of the forest!
"Not good!" Flender exclaimed. His Soul Power had not yet recovered, and Zhao Wuji was not good at speed. Once the Ghost Shadow Tiger escaped into the forest, it would be almost impossible to catch it in the night.
Moreover, the group was completely unfamiliar with the Sunset Forest. Rushing in might lead to irreversible consequences, which would mean all their efforts would be in vain.