Lin Yang looked at the Golden Saber Tiger and suddenly asked, "Do you have a name?"
"ROAR ROAR ROAR!!"
"Aura?"
Lin Yang nodded. "Good name."
That was correct — this Golden Saber Tiger was female, and her name was Aura.
"Can you shrink?"
"Awoo~"
Aura growled softly. Crackling sounds came from her body. In the next instant her massive frame, over ten meters long, rapidly shrank until she was the size of a large cat. Her golden fur carried a deep reddish tint, making her resemble a giant orange cat.
Lin Yang grabbed her by the scruff of the neck and lifted her. "Not bad. Feels pretty good."
"Meow—!"
Aura squirmed uncomfortably and let out a weak cry. Release my fate from the scruff of my neck!
"Oh!" Lin Yang smiled and set her down. Just as he was about to speak, his expression turned serious. He looked into the distance.
The battle between the Dark Devilgod Tiger and that Title Douluo had been spectacular. Among the giant double-headed snake martial spirit true bodies, only Snake Spear Douluo She Long from Spirit Hall had met the standard. No other Title Douluo auras could be felt at all. That meant the responsibility for Qian Renxue's safety rested solely on him.
Now She Long's aura had completely vanished, as if it had never existed. The only method capable of achieving this was the Dark Devilgod Tiger's ultimate technique — the Life and Death Arena.
In that special alternate dimension, the Dark Devilgod Tiger could transform its opponent into a child's form at will. The defensive skill Evil God's Protection could nullify the effect. The two sides would fight to the death inside the space. Only when one was completely annihilated could they escape.
If they had not destroyed the layer of Evil God's Protection on the Dark Devilgod Tiger's body, Qian Renxue would have had no choice but to retrieve She Long's corpse.
"Meow!!!" Aura instantly bristled, claws extended, growling while glaring in that direction. When enemies met, their eyes burned with hatred. They looked ready to rush forward for revenge immediately.
Lin Yang held her down. "Retreat at once. If even a Title Douluo cannot match it, we should not think of a comeback."
He turned without hesitation, carrying Aura with him, preparing to leave this troublesome place.
What about Qian Renxue? I don't know her. Are you close to her?
Unfortunately, trouble was not only unavoidable — it was already coming.
Not long after Lin Yang departed, a disordered streak of golden light flew in from afar. The light faded, revealing Qian Renxue's deathly pale face. Blood clung to the corners of her mouth; terror still lingered in her eyes.
This Dark Devilgod Tiger was even more terrifying than recorded. With her help She Long might have fought evenly, but unexpectedly the beast had unleashed an attack resembling a black hole. She Long had been sucked in before he could react. In less than three breaths the Dark Devilgod Tiger reappeared — and She Long was dead. He had quietly passed away for no reason. When it reappeared, only a corpse severed at the waist remained. His eyes were vacant, filled with shock and disbelief.
If a black hole could kill a Title Douluo in three breaths, it was unimaginably terrifying. Qian Renxue made a mental note: she must never, ever be sucked into that black hole.
After She Long's death she immediately chose to flee. Yet how could the Dark Devilgod Tiger possibly release such delicious prey that had come within reach? Spreading its Evil God Wings, it soared high, body overflowing with extreme evil power. Its form transformed into an afterimage and chased after her at terrifying speed — the Dash skill, almost like teleportation.
Almost instantly it caught up behind her. A gray lightning ball containing terrifying energy gathered in its mouth.
Whoosh!
The gray lightning sphere shot toward Qian Renxue like a meteor. Her right arm shone. A massive angel phantom appeared behind her, shielding her with pure white wings.
Soul Bone Skill: Angel Guardian!
This soul bone was one of the core inheritances of Spirit Hall's Qian family — the Angel Set. Composed of six soul bones, only those with the Six-Winged Angel martial spirit could use it. Each piece was worth 99,999 years. Only when all six were assembled could the 100,000-year limit be broken. She currently possessed only the two arm bones.
Boom—!
The gray lightning ball exploded against the wing barrier. Hurricane, thunder, and evil attributes erupted violently. Countless cracks spread across the angel barrier. Finally it shattered with a sound like breaking glass. The violent impact sent Qian Renxue flying, slamming her into the ground amid scattering dirt and stones.
Lin Yang, watching Qian Renxue land right in front of him after falling from the sky, twitched the corner of his mouth. Without a word he immediately turned and ran.
"Despicable bastard…"
Qian Renxue struggled to her feet and nearly vomited blood at the sight of Lin Yang fleeing without looking back. Now is the time for you to play hero and save the damsel in distress, isn't it? What does running away mean?
She quickly noticed he had stopped. She thought he had changed his mind — until she saw the massive Dark Devilgod Tiger blocking his path.
The irritation in her heart suddenly vanished. She let out a small sigh. "You reap what you sow!"
Lin Yang ignored the mockery and turned with a solemn expression. "Join forces. Otherwise neither of us escapes."
He was not being selfless. He had simply noticed the Dark Devilgod Tiger had also targeted him. Both the Dark Devilgod Tiger and the Demon God Body possessed devouring natures — they were perfect resources for each other.
"Hehe." Qian Renxue gave him a mocking glance but still straightened her back. Lin Yang was right. Together they might still have a chance. Separated, they would be picked off one by one. She had personally experienced the beast's speed.
Seeing her poor condition, Lin Yang casually tossed her some medicine. "Take this. It will restore your spirit power and stamina."
Qian Renxue swallowed it without suspicion. Feeling her strength recover rapidly, a strange light flashed in her eyes. It seemed all good things ended up in this man's hands. She had no time to dwell on it — the Dark Devilgod Tiger was already pouncing toward her without mercy.