NOVEL NEXT Chapter 79: chapter 79
"Nana, what's wrong with you?" Yan and Xie Yue rushed to Hu Liena and their faces filled with anxiety and concern as they watched her writhe in pain.
"Nana must have suffered a mental attack. That guy did it!" Xie Yue's gaze locked onto Tianlin and his eyes blazing with fury and murder.
One was Hu Liena's devoted suitor and the other was her protective brother. Both men cherished her deeply.
"I've shown mercy. Otherwise, I could've destroyed her soul just now!" Tianlin remarked with a calm smile his expression unshaken.
"You dare to harm Nana? I'll kill you! First soul skill—Kill!"
Yan erupted with anger and his muscles swelling as he activated his first soul skill. At the same time, his second soul skill Granite, fortified his body with earth-like resilience.
Xie Yue and Yan attacked Tianlin from both sides, their combined assault swift and brutal. But Tianlin's movements were astonishingly fluid, his steps intricate as he effortlessly evaded Xie Yue's three slashes and Yan's two heavy punches.
"What kind of step technique is that? There's no soul power fluctuation—it seems to be a unique skill" Yu Yuanzhen observed with keen interest.
Chen Xin, standing proudly, explained with a modest sigh "That's the Drunken Immortal Moon-gazing Step, a body movement skill my disciple developed himself."
Then, with a tone of feigned regret Chen Xin added, "But alas, my disciple wastes his time tinkering with useless things. His swordsmanship is still lacking. What a pity, truly a pity!"
Yu Yuanzhen chuckled inwardly, recognizing the boastful undertone This old fellow wasn't lamenting—he was showing off! And rightly so Compared to the talents of Yu Tianheng and Jun Tianlin, most so-called geniuses couldn't hold a candle.
Xie Yue, keenly aware of their disadvantage, quickly devised a strategy "Yan, forget Tianlin for now. Target Ning Rongrong! We'll take down the other two first. I'll handle Jun Tianlin."
With Xie Yue holding Tianlin back Yan charged at Ning Rongrong and Gu Ran.
"Second soul skill—Granite!" Yan's punch, infused with overwhelming earth energy, aimed directly at Ning Rongrong.
Gu Ran heeding Tianlin's earlier instructions to protect Rongrong at all costs, stepped forward without hesitation He took the full brunt of Yan's punch.
Bang!
The sound of impact echoed across the arena But to everyone's shock, Gu Ran stood his ground, unmoved.
A thick, black armor-like material covered Gu Ran's torso.
"Dragon Body!" Gu Ran declared proudly.
Yan's eyes widened in disbelief. "Could it be…? Is that a soul bone?"
Indeed, Gu Ran possessed one of the rarest treasures—a torso soul bone.
"If you want to touch our young lady, you'll have to get through me first!" Gu Ran growled "Second soul skill—Skeleton Strengthening!"
With both his soul bone and soul skill activated, Gu Ran's strength surged and grabbing Yan by the arm, he performed an over-the-shoulder throw, slamming Yan into the ground.
Tianlin saw the perfect opening. With a flick of his wrist and he deflected Xie Yue's moon blade Then, in a flash, he activated his soul bone ability—Teleportation He reappeared precisely where Yan had been thrown.
Xie Yue's eyes widened in shock "Teleportation?! Damn it! Yan, watch out! Jun Tianlin is behind you!"
"Damn it!" Yan roared "Third soul skill—Hellfire!"
Flames erupted from the ground, aiming to consume Tianlin. But Tianlin merely smiled "Wrong move."
With a swift swing of his sword the flames dissipated instantly. The Ultimate Fire of Tianlin's sword effortlessly overpowered ordinary fire.
Tianlin's second soul ring lit up. "Second soul skill—Infernal Frost Dominion!"
He slashed his sword in an 'X' pattern, sending twin waves of sword energy at Yan. The attack left an 'X'-shaped wound on Yan's back. Though it was a heavy blow Tianlin had intentionally held back. He couldn't afford to kill a member of the Spirit Hall, knowing the consequences.
Yan barely able to stand, spat out blood. But Tianlin wasn't done He kicked Yan back toward Gu Ran "Gu Ran, he's yours now. Go all out. Rongrong, assist him!"
With Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda amplifying Gu Ran's strength and he charged at Yan.
Yan struggled to rise fury burning in his eyes. "You hurt me this much? I'll show you my true power! Fourth soul skill—Magma Boiling!"
Yan's most powerful soul skill… yet nothing happened.
The arena fell into awkward silence.
The supposed terrifying magma surge amounted to nothing more than a mild rumble.
Confused, Yan shouted again "Magma Boiling! The magma is surging!"
But still, nothing.
Gu Ran couldn't hold back his laughter "Haha! Is that your ultimate move? Sounds more like a kitchen mishap!"
Even Guimei couldn't stand it anymore "Idiot! Look at your soul ring!"
Yan glanced at his fourth soul ring and froze. Its vibrant purple hue had turned dull gray Worse, his soul power had dropped from level forty to level thirty.
"My… my soul ring… How?!"
Yu Yuanzhen, watching from the sidelines, spoke with awe "It's Tianlin's soul skill. His second ring has a sealing ability that temporarily lowers his opponent's soul power and seals their soul rings. An extraordinary feat, indeed!"
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong seized the opportunity "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is famous for its amplifications. First, strength. Second, speed!"
With Rongrong's amplifications in place Gu Ran activated his third soul skill.
"Third soul skill—Breath of Death!"
The dark, skeletal aura engulfed Yan and with his power reduced to that of a Soul Lord, Yan stood no chance. The attack shattered his defenses, separating his soul from his body.
Gu Ran, not missing a beat, kicked Yan's limp body off the stage. Yan's soul returned just in time for him to realize his crushing defeat.
The once-feared genius of the Spirit Hall had been utterly humiliated.
Still writhing in pain, Hu Liena gritted her teeth "Mental Amplification—Third soul skill!"
Though her mental strength increased and it was clear she was barely holding on. Her enchanting abilities, her strongest asset, were now useless. She was a shell of her former self incapable of fighting.
With Yan defeated and Hu Liena incapacitated, it was now three against one.
The once-mighty Spirit Hall's golden generation was on the brink of total collapse.
Gu Rong smirked confidently "Old Ghost, just admit defeat already. If this continues, your so-called golden generation will be completely crushed."
Gui mei remained defiant "Hmph! It's not over yet. Just wait and see!"
But deep down, even Gui mei knew—the tide had turned against them. Yet there was still one last hope.
Xie Yue clenched his moon blades tightly. There's still one card left to play…