A Worthy Opponent
A scarlet light slowly shone from the depths of his eyes.
Blue-white electricity silently surged from his body, crackling all around him.
His lips slowly parted, revealing a ferocious and insane smile.
"The Soul Saint..."
He muttered to himself, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation, a hint of excitement, and a barely suppressed fighting spirit.
"Finally, a decent opponent has arrived."
Upon hearing Bai Yushan's words, the Soul Saint frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
How dare a mere Three-Ring Soul Elder be so arrogant in front of him?
They're absolutely courting death!
He snorted coldly, and the seven Soul Ring on his body suddenly lit up!
A dense surge of Soul Power erupted from his body, causing the surrounding air to distort slightly.
"Kid, don't think you can be arrogant just because you've killed a few Soul King and Soul Ancestor."
His voice was icy and filled with murderous intent, "Before Soul Saint, you are no different from an ant."
"Hand over the interdimensional inheritance obediently, and I might grant you a quick death. Otherwise, I'll show you what it means to wish you were dead."
Upon hearing this, Bai Yushan laughed even more wildly.
He cracked his wrist, producing a series of crisp "crackling" sounds. Blue-white electricity danced at his fingertips, ionizing the surrounding air and causing it to emit sharp, popping sounds.
"Want to pass it on?"
Bai Yushan tilted his head, his eyes glazed over with a hint of madness. "Then, come and get it yourself."
As soon as he finished speaking, his body slumped slightly, assuming a fighting stance.
Armament Haki silently covered his entire body.
His skin turned a deep, dark black at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"You little beast... I hope you'll be just as arrogant when I torture you later!"
Long Chiyu grinned, staring intently at Bai Yushan. He slowly raised his right hand, made a grasping motion in the air, and a long, bluish-gray sword appeared in his hand.
The sword is about four feet long and thick, with patterns of mountains and rivers engraved on its spine, exuding a profound aura.
Bi Ji narrowed her eyes slightly; she disliked anyone insulting her Xiaoshan like that. A cold glint flashed in her emerald green eyes.
Bai Yushan raised his hand and stood in front of Bi Ji.
"Sister Bi Ji, you go first, I'll catch up with you later."
"Xiaoshan, I can help." Bi Ji quickly spoke up, her tone tinged with worry. A Soul Saint level expert was not to be underestimated. She was afraid something might happen to Bai Yushan.
"Sister Bi Ji," Bai Yushan slowly turned his head, his eyes serious and determined, "This... is my battle!"
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable resolve.
Looking into Bai Yushan's eyes, Bi Ji saw a burning flame deep within those bright and carefree eyes. It was a thirst for battle, an obsession with becoming stronger, and... an unyielding pride that wouldn't allow anyone else to interfere.
"I see."
Bi Ji gave Long Chiyu a deep look, memorizing his face, then her figure flashed, transforming into a streak of emerald light, and she disappeared into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest. Her speed was extremely fast, and she vanished into the dense forest in just a few breaths.
Long Chiyu did not chase after Bi Ji.
In his eyes, a woman who couldn't even kill a chicken wasn't worth his time. His target, from beginning to end, was only Bai Yushan.
As soon as Bi Ji left, Long Chiyu made his move.
There was no nonsense, no probing.
His figure vanished from his spot in an instant, like Gui Mei. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Bai Yushan! The Mountain and River Sword slashed down heavily from above!
First Soul Skill: Mountain Slash!
The bluish-gray sword energy surged from the sword, condensing into a sword shadow the size of a Xiaoshan, and crashed down on Bai Yushan's head with immense force!
Wherever the sword shadow passed, the air was compressed, producing a piercing explosion. The pebbles and dust on the ground were pressed deep into the soil by the strong wind generated by the sword shadow!
This sword strike was swift, precise, and ruthless!
Without any hesitation or delay!
But Bai Yushan was even faster!
Electromagnetic Clarity is already fully activated!
Within the Transparent World, every movement of Long Chiyu, every flow of his Soul Power, was as clear as a slow-motion replay. Bai Yushan's body reacted even faster than his consciousness.
His right foot suddenly stepped half a step to the left, and his body slightly shifted to the side.
The Xiaoshan- sized sword shadow grazed his right arm and crashed down!
"Boom--!!!"
The ground exploded, and a large crater several meters in diameter instantly appeared at the foot of Bai Yushan. Soil and gravel flew everywhere, and the surrounding trees were shaken to the side by the aftershocks of the sword shadow.
The sword missed its mark!
A hint of surprise flashed in Long Chiyu's eyes.
But his movements didn't stop at all!
Before the aftershocks of the Mountain Slash had even subsided, his wrist had already flipped, and the Mountain and River Sword swept horizontally out!
Second Soul Skill: The Long River Coil!
The bluish-gray sword energy, like a winding river, flowed from the sword and Entanglement around Bai Yushan's waist! The sword energy was long and continuous, and extremely flexible. Once entangled, it was like sinking into a quagmire, making it impossible to move an inch!
Long Chiyu's fighting style is exactly like this: overwhelming and imposing, one move after another, giving the opponent no chance to breathe. Mountain Slash and Long River Coil, and once you're entangled, what follows is a storm of attacks!
But Bai Yushan didn't give him that chance at all!
Just as the sword energy from the Long River Coil was about to wrap around his waist, Bai Yushan's body twisted inexplicably, like a swimming fish.
Lightning Flash Step!
A flash of blue and white lightning appeared, and Bai Yushan's figure instantly appeared beside Long Chiyu!
His right fist was already poised to strike!
Armament Haki, covering everything!
A jet-black sheen spread from his fist, intertwining with blue-white electricity and crackling with explosive sounds!
Five Beast Way: Tiger Roar Mountain-Crushing Fist!
"Roar--!!!"
A fierce tiger's roar echoed through the mountains and forests!
Behind Bai Yushan, the phantom of a jet-black tiger suddenly appeared and merged with his fist!
With a single punch, the Tiger Roars Through the Mountain Forest, its power sweeping across thousands of miles!
Long Chiyu's pupils suddenly contracted!
He hadn't expected Bai Yushan's counterattack to come so quickly and so fiercely!
In his haste, he could only hold the Mountain and River Sword horizontally in front of him to take the punch head-on!
"Clang--!!!"
The fist slammed into the sword, producing a loud clang of metal striking metal!
Long Chiyu felt a terrifying force surge into his arms through the sword, instantly splitting his tiger's mouth open and drawing blood!
The punch sent him sliding backward several feet, his feet carving two deep furrows in the ground!
"Good lad!"
Long Chiyu steadied himself, shook his numb arms, and a look of seriousness flashed in his eyes.
This kid's physical strength is already comparable to that of an ordinary Soul Emperor!
No wonder he was able to survive so many attacks by Soul King Soul Ancestor!
Moreover, what exactly is that jet-black luster?
It can actually amplify power by such a huge amount!
Long Chiyu's gaze gradually turned serious.