Tempest Kick!
Finger Pistol!
Da-da-da!
With the seamless coordination of Observation Haki and Armament Haki, Zhao Xuan achieved perfect offense and defense as one.
Although the Two-Headed Beast had already reached the level of a Ninth-Rank Emperor—and was considered mid-to-high tier even among that realm—its raw attributes far surpassed Zhao Xuan's in every aspect.
And yet, Zhao Xuan still fought with ease, showing not the slightest sign of fatigue.
Boom!
Brilliant bursts of light exploded across the sky. Each clash between them triggered thunderous shockwaves.
One exchange, two exchanges, three exchanges… thirty-six exchanges.
After a while, dozens of rounds had passed.
Zhao Xuan's chest rose and fell slightly with his breathing.
But the creature before him appeared exactly as before—utterly tireless.
BOOM!
A massive foot stomped into the ground, leaving behind a huge crater.
The next second, the Two-Headed Beast's enormous body launched itself straight toward Zhao Xuan.
"Gruu…"
"Die…!"
At this point, the beast could already speak. Though unclear, the killing intent in its voice was unmistakable.
"Damn it, you're still coming?!"
"This is getting ridiculous. Don't you ever get tired?"
"Fine—try this and let's see if you really can't feel pain!"
Lightning Fall!
Thunder roared across the sky. Dense lightning instantly filled the heavens.
Bolts began crashing down.
Zhao Xuan did not dodge at all. He simply stood there and waited.
"Bastard! So this was your real plan!"
"Two-Headed Beast! Retreat immediately!"
Shivelle shouted.
But momentum had already carried the beast too far.
An arrow once loosed could not be recalled.
There was no way for it to stop.
"Hahaha! Stupid brute, so easy to trick."
"Come on!"
"Let's see how it feels to be roasted alive!"
Zzzzzz!
Electric currents crackled wildly.
The beast's entire body was roasted black by lightning. A faint smell of cooked meat filled the air.
"Grrrr…"
Zhao Xuan's stomach rumbled involuntarily.
Embarrassing.
"Sorry, Miss Shivelle. Looks like your summon has turned into roast suckling pig."
The Two-Headed Beast collapsed on the ground, charred black. Its legs twitched upward.
The sight was tragic.
Shivelle bit her red lips hard. Her hands clenched into fists.
"Bastard… I truly underestimated you."
"But do you think such petty tricks can defeat me?"
"Ridiculous."
"I will not be defeated so easily."
Dimensional Fruit Skill — Empower!
The clouds in the sky began to swirl.
A wisp of soul slowly descended.
Seeing this, Zhao Xuan immediately felt something was wrong.
"Can her summoning fruit actually give this beast a second life?"
"If that's true, I really need to be careful."
Lightning · Finger Pistol!
Observation Haki flared to its maximum.
Zhao Xuan's expression froze.
Blue lightning streaked through the air, drawing countless lines.
The attacks passed straight through the phantom soul—without hitting anything.
Just as he feared.
This "empowerment" was the infusion of a soul.
A spiritual repair.
Physical attacks were useless.
That was why his Finger Pistol passed through it.
"Hmph. Zhao Xuan, watching danger approach while being unable to do anything… it must feel awful, doesn't it?"
"I want you to feel true despair."
Shivelle laughed happily.
But then—
Zhao Xuan smiled faintly.
And for the first time, Shivelle felt uneasy.
"Miss Shivelle, innocence is a good trait for children."
"But for someone like you… it means something very different."
"Did you really think I have no way to deal with this?"
Conqueror's Haki — Full Release!
Red light burst from Zhao Xuan's eyes.
The overwhelming force of Conqueror's Haki swept across the entire battlefield.
Even the surrounding Ninth-Rank Emperors were shaken.
But for that descending soul—
The effect was catastrophic.
Bang!
The spiritual energy exploded mid-air into countless fragments.
The Two-Headed Beast never received its second life.
Its massive body's glow dimmed rapidly.
"Impossible…!"
"You actually possess such terrifying willpower… How is this possible?!"
Shivelle's fists trembled so hard that blood dripped from between her fingers.
Her beautiful eyes were on the verge of tearing.
Because Zhao Xuan's Conqueror's Haki had not merely shattered the soul.
It had severed her bond with the summon.
From this moment onward—
The Shadow Civet and Boar Monster were forever lost to her.
Years of careful nurturing—gone.
For any summoner, this was enough to make them lose their mind.
And Zhao Xuan…
Seemed to rather enjoy watching the beautiful woman furious.
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