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After Devil Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo appeared, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes. He knew very well who the most important target of this trip was. He absolutely could not delay the main business by getting entangled with Dugu Bo. He needed to finish this quickly and efficiently.
"Let's act together! First, capture and kill that blue-haired boy!" the man shouted. The next second, he suddenly raised his hand and pointed at Tang Chen. The boy was standing at the forefront of the Tianxing Academy group with a calm expression. It was clear that Chrysanthemum Douluo saw him as the biggest threat or the primary goal of their mission.
Hearing this, Devil Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo did not hesitate for even a moment. The two exchanged glances and nodded in understanding. They both knew that they had to strike fast. They simultaneously shouted their powerful moves.
"Seventh Soul Skill, Devil Bear True Body!"
"Sixth Soul Skill, Ghost Shadow Raid!"
Instantly, the seventh and sixth spirit rings on their bodies shone brightly. The light from the rings filled the area with a dangerous energy. Devil Bear Douluo's body rapidly expanded. He instantly transformed into a true giant bear. He looked like a mountain of fur and muscle. On the other side, Ghost Leopard Douluo's figure merged into the shadows. He became a black afterimage that was difficult to capture with the naked eye. He was moving so fast that he was almost invisible.
The next moment, both figures flashed at the same time. One went to the left and one went to the right. They were like two cannonballs fired from a barrel. They carried the terrifying might of a Titled Douluo as they pounced toward Tang Chen. The boy was surrounded in the center, looking like he had no escape.
The combined surprise attack of two Titled Douluo was not only extremely fast, but its power was also enough to instantly hurt or even kill any Spirit Master below the Titled Douluo level. It was a move designed to end the fight in a single breath.
"Boy, be careful!" Dugu Bo yelled. Seeing this, his face changed drastically. He felt a surge of panic for the young man. He wanted to turn back to rescue him, but he was firmly entangled by Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
They were prepared for him. Their combined attacks blocked all his routes of assistance. He was stuck, unable to help as the two attackers closed in on Tang Chen.
Looking at Devil Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo, who were like two death hurricanes, Xiao Ruier's face changed. They were shooting toward Tang Chen with terrifying might. A hint of determination flashed in her beautiful eyes. She did not want to see him get hurt.
She didn't even hesitate for a second. She lightly stepped on the ground and her figure flashed like Teleportation. She instantly appeared beside Tang Chen, standing shoulder to shoulder with him. She was ready to face the danger together. Immediately after, under everyone's astonished gaze, their palms clasped tightly together.
Instantly, a strange resonance was generated between the two of them. It felt like their souls were connecting. Their spirit power began to intermingle and converge at an unprecedented speed. The air around them began to vibrate with power. The next second, dazzling golden light erupted from their clasped hands and all over their bodies.
That golden light seemed to contain an indescribably terrifying energy. It was as if something extremely powerful was rapidly brewing and condensing inside that light. It felt like a new force was being born right there on the battlefield. However, just as this golden light appeared, something else happened.
At the critical moment when Xiao Ruier and Tang Chen's Spirit Fusion was about to take shape, a massive sound broke the air.
"Roar!"
A beast roar, full of ferocity and rage, exploded in mid-air like thunder. It sounded as if it came from the primordial era. This roar was so loud and powerful that it made all the Titled Douluo-level powerhouses present feel a chill in their hearts. They had never heard anything so primal.
The next second, a red light flashed through the sky. A red figure appeared, looking like a burning flame. He exuded an aura of extreme ferocity. He appeared without warning, moving just like Gui Mei. He landed right beside Ghost Leopard Douluo, who was charging at the forefront and was known for his agility.
The newcomer's figure was tall and burly. He had red hair like burning flames and a rugged face. His eyes were as fierce as a top predator watching its prey. The fire-attribute aura emanating from his body was even more violent and unfathomable than the four Spirit Hall Elders present. He was a force of nature.
"How dare you lay a hand on my Young Miss? You're seeking death!" With eyes wide in fury, the Crimson King stared intently at Ghost Leopard Douluo. The attacker was close at hand, but the Crimson King did not look afraid. His voice reverberated like rolling thunder across the canyon.
As his words fell, he didn't even use any Spirit Ability. He didn't seem to need one. He simply swung his palm forward fiercely, as if he were swatting a fly away. It was a simple movement, but it carried weight.
In an instant, Ghost Leopard Douluo couldn't even make any effective reaction. He was too surprised. He only felt an irresistible immense force hit him. It was mixed with a top-tier pressure that made his Spirit tremble. The hand fiercely slapped him across the face.
"Boom!"
A dull, extreme roar came from mid-air. it sounded as if a mountain had collapsed. Under the terrified gazes of Chrysanthemum Douluo, Devil Bear Douluo, and Ghost Douluo, their companion was sent flying. Ghost Leopard Douluo, who was level ninety-five in spirit power and known for his speed, was in trouble.
He was struck head-on as if by a meteor. He flew backward at several times the speed he came. He looked like a kite with a broken string. He was spewing blood into the air. Finally, he smashed heavily against the distant cliff face. He was embedded deeply within the rock, sending rubble flying everywhere. His life was unknown.
One slap. Just one slap. A level ninety-five agility-attack system Titled Douluo was actually slapped away directly. It was a feat that should have been impossible. This sudden change instantly plunged the entire battlefield into a dead silence. No one could believe what they had just seen.
Looking at the terrifying scene of Ghost Leopard Douluo being treated like a fly, Devil Bear Douluo's face also changed drastically. He saw his friend embedded in the cliff face and felt a cold shiver. An extreme chill rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He realized they were dealing with someone on a completely different level.
But as a Titled Douluo, his combat experience was extremely rich. He had fought many battles. Under the shock, he was more enraged by the provocation than afraid. He couldn't believe someone would dare to attack Spirit Hall members like this.
"Who are you? How dare you interfere with Spirit Hall's affairs!" Devil Bear Douluo let out a thunderous roar. His voice shook the surroundings and helped him regain some of his courage.
Knowing that the enemy was terrifying, he dared not hold back the slightest bit. He had to use his best move. The deep black eighth spirit ring on his body suddenly shone brightly. A vast amount of spirit power surged into his right arm like a volcanic eruption. He prepared for his strongest strike.
"Eighth Spirit Ability, Devil Bear's Sky-Rending Strike!" he yelled.
The next second, his already fully bear-transformed giant arm muscles swelled again. They were covered with a layer of dark red destructive energy. It carried the terrifying might of tearing the sky and shattering the earth.
It looked like a giant dark red battle-axe. He fiercely chopped it down toward the Crimson King, who stood motionless with a cold expression. Wherever the attack passed, space seemed to be torn open with a black gash.
"Hmph, a mere level ninety-five Titled Douluo is no match for this old man," the Crimson King said. Facing this Eighth Spirit Ability, which was capable of splitting mountains and rivers, he merely snorted disdainfully. He didn't even move his feet. He simply raised his right hand casually as if he were bored.
No spirit rings shone on his body. He wasn't using a standard skill. But in his palm, a ball of extremely hot, dark red flames was instantly condensing. The flames were compressing into a tight sphere of heat. That flame was no ordinary fire. It was like the fire of Hell. It seemed to contain the roar of a primordial Vicious Beast and the will to burn everything in its path.
The next moment, the Crimson King's right fist slammed out.
"Roar!"
Accompanied by a violent, bloodthirsty roar, the condensed dark red flames suddenly erupted. They finally transformed into a giant dog phantom. It was the Three-Headed Crimson Mastiff. Its size was no less than the Devil Bear True Body. It had three ferocious heads and burning Hellfire all over its body. It looked like a monster from a nightmare.
This fiery giant dog opened its three gaping mouths. It carried terrifying high temperatures capable of boiling the sky and seas. With pure brute force, it directly confronted Devil Bear Douluo's Eighth Spirit Ability.
Boom!
The dark red bear paw battle-axe and the three-headed giant dog collided violently. They were like two meteors hitting each other. Instantly, a terrifying roar erupted. It was much louder than any previous collision. Dazzling red and black light instantly engulfed that area. The violent energy shockwave was so strong that it scraped the ground down by several feet.
However, this seemingly evenly matched clash only lasted for a very short time. It was over in less than a breath. Under Devil Bear Douluo's disbelieving and terrified gaze, his move failed. His unfailing Eighth Spirit Ability made a cracking sound. It sounded like fragile glass breaking. Then, the dark red energy disintegrated and shattered inch by inch.
But the fiery giant dog's offensive did not stop. It kept going forward with all its power. Finally, it slammed heavily onto his massive Devil Bear True Body.
"Puff!"
Devil Bear Douluo was struck as if by lightning. His massive body felt like it was hit head-on by a battering ram. He spewed blood from his mouth like a fountain. His Devil Bear True Body instantly dissipated because he couldn't hold the form anymore. He was sent flying even more miserably than Ghost Leopard Douluo. He looked like a broken doll in the air.
He drew a long line of blood in the sky. Finally, he crashed onto the ground not far away. He rolled for dozens of meters before stopping. His aura was extremely weak, and it looked like he was barely holding on to life.
One punch. Still just one punch. Without even using his beast true body, the Crimson King had won. Merely by condensing his own spirit power into a form, he easily shattered the attack. He had severely wounded a high-level Titled Douluo without even trying hard.
"Hmph, with you mere wastes, you dare to touch the person my Young Miss fancies?" the Crimson King asked with a cold laugh. "You're simply seeking death!"
He slowly retracted his fist. The flames around him began to recede, leaving the air smelling of smoke. His cold gaze swept over the remaining Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. His eyes were like those of a wolf watching two lambs awaiting slaughter. He was not finished, and the two elders knew it.
Silence followed. A deathly silence enveloped the entire canyon. No one dared to move or speak after seeing such power.