Close combat is disadvantageous, and a prolonged battle will inevitably lead to defeat! This was the conclusion Qi Ling reached after exchanging a punch with Thunder Bear Douluo.
Since he couldn't engage in close combat, Qi Ling naturally had to change his attack method. He drew the Xuanyuan Sword from his body, and the Xuanyuan Sword Realm immediately unfolded, enveloping him and Thunder Bear Douluo.
Feeling the sharp Sword Intent piercing his nerves, Thunder Bear Douluo couldn't help but become slightly serious. This kid wasn't just talking big; he really did have some skills to dare challenge him.
Whether it was his ability to withstand a punch from Lei Xiong without falling, or the domain-like ability he was now displaying, Lei Xiong was astonished and took the battle even more seriously.
"Hmph, you think you can deal with my lightning just because you changed your sword? You're too naive! Third Soul Skill: Thunder Amplification!" A Thousand-Year Soul Ring lit up on Lei Xiong's body, and the lightning around his body became even more exaggerated, with arcs of electricity visible jumping across his body.
" First Soul Skill: Thunder Claw!" Lei Xiong's hands, which were originally a pair of bear paws, now had lightning claws growing out of them, and then he pounced towards Qi Ling.
The enormous Lei Xiong's pounce was like a mountain crashing down, creating an overwhelming sense of oppression. Its massive size, which blotted out the sky, made Qi Ling feel like there was nowhere to hide.
"If you can't dodge, then take this!" Qi Ling slowly swung the Xuanyuan Sword from bottom to top, and an invisible crack seemed to appear in the air, as if he had even cut through the air itself.
" Xuanyuan Sword Skills: Sword Cuts the Mortal World!"
The Lei Xiong, about to pounce, suddenly felt an immense sense of crisis. Its entire body twisted strangely in mid-air, abruptly stopping its attack. Its massive body defied the laws of physics and forcibly came to a halt.
Then, Lei Xiong wiped his face, revealing a tiny wound from which a trickle of blood seeped.
Qi Ling secretly regretted that Super Douluo was indeed not so easy to deal with. Her first sword strike had failed, and it would be difficult to launch another surprise attack.
Sure enough, after sensing Qi Ling's powerful attack, Lei Xiong became much more cautious. He clenched his fists and clashed them together, and a black Soul Ring appeared.
Sixth Soul Skill: Thunder Armor!
An armor made of lightning appeared on Lei Xiong's body, similar to Qi Ling's Golden Sacred Dragon Armor. It was also a defensive Soul Skill, but obviously because it was infused with the attribute of lightning, it also had the function of counterattack.
Qi Ling attempted to attack Lei Xiong, but her sword was unable to penetrate his lightning armor. Instead, her attacks were disrupted by his lightning, causing a numbing sensation.
"What a troublesome armor, combining offense and defense!" Qi Ling thought to herself, "After all, it's a level 97 Super Douluo, it's really not easy to deal with."
After summoning the Thunder Armor, the Lei Xiong had no more scruples and launched a fierce attack on Qi Ling. Its huge bear paws possessed extraordinary speed, which surprised Qi Ling.
In the end, Qi Ling was caught off guard and slapped in the chest by Lei Xiong, sending her flying backward and crashing heavily onto the steps, breaking a row of the hard stone steps.
" Qi Ling! Are you alright!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise, asking worriedly.
"It's alright, my bones aren't that soft." Qi Ling stood up from the pile of stones and said to Ning Rongrong seemingly casually, but only he knew the truth.
Lightning attacks are extremely difficult to deal with. Firstly, due to the difference in Soul Power between the two sides, his lightning can completely penetrate his defenses, causing damage and paralyzing Qi Ling's body, thus reducing his reaction speed.
Moreover, Lei Dong's lightning power is too strong, which makes his attack range much wider than it appears. Sometimes, even if you have dodged his attack, a lightning arc will still accurately hit you.
There's nothing I can do. After all, I'm not an insulator. If I were some kind of rubber man who could stretch and shrink at will, what would I be afraid of Lei Xiong?
Moreover, the most disadvantageous thing is that the lightning attribute of Lei Xiong is quite suitable for prolonged battles. The longer the battle goes on, the stronger the numbness in one's body will become, which may even lead to fatal mistakes.
"There's no other way, it seems I can only use that move." Qi Ling said, slowly raising his sword to a horizontal position. A powerful Sword Momentum began to gather around him, as if he had concentrated all the Sword Intent of the Xuanyuan Sword Realm.
Chen Xin, who was fighting three Titled Douluo nearby, suddenly exclaimed in surprise, glancing slightly at Qi Ling. He didn't understand why this young man possessed Sword Intent that even he found astonishing.
Such Sword Intent cannot be mastered in a year or two, nor can it be bestowed upon him by any skill. It is something that can only be mastered after years of practicing swordsmanship and gaining a deep understanding of swordsmanship.
But how old is Qi Ling? And his Martial Soul isn't a sword. Could he actually be a martial artist who has practiced swordsmanship since childhood? Little did Chen Xin know that Qi Ling had already been practicing swordsmanship diligently for over ten years during the Xuanyuan Sword trial, so it was not surprising that he possessed such Sword Intent.
It wasn't just Chen Xin who could sense the aura emanating from Qi Ling; Lei Xiong, standing before Qi Ling, also felt a power that made his heart tremble, emanating from Qi Ling.
Although Lei Xiong didn't want to believe it, the fact was undeniable: this boy whom he had repeatedly underestimated had actually used a power that was enough to threaten him!
The sheer power of the Sword Momentum made Lei Xiong instinctively realize that if he were to directly confront Qi Ling's sword technique, he would not only be unable to dodge, but he would also be unable to defend against it, and he might very well suffer serious injuries.
" Eighth Soul Skill: Lightning Barrier!" Lei Xiong said, activating another Soul Skill. A circular barrier appeared around his body, with strong electric currents surging across it, emitting a dazzling light.
This is Lei Xiong's strongest defensive skill. He didn't expect that he would have to use this move to deal with Qi Ling, but as long as he uses this move, he will be absolutely safe!
Qi Ling raised an eyebrow and said helplessly, "Why do you, a Power Attack System Soul Master, need to learn so many defensive Soul Skill? Are you really that afraid of dying?"
"Hmph, sometimes defense is the best offense! Even Chen Xin might not be able to break through my Lightning Barrier, kid, just give up!" Lei Xiong said smugly.
"Oh? A defensive Soul Skill that even Senior Chen Xin couldn't break through?" Qi Ling smiled. "Then I'm quite interested in giving it a try!"
" Xuanyuan Sword Skills: One Hundred and Eight Thousand Swords!"
As Qi Ling spoke, she slowly thrust her sword towards Lei Xiong. This time, Qi Ling's attack method was completely different from before. Or rather, it could be said that every time Qi Ling used the " One Hundred and Eight Thousand Swords " technique, the moves were different.