Chapter 574: One Dead, Two Injured!
Xiao Ze's body erupted with terrifying black thunder. With a mere thought, he instantly condensed it into a several dozen feet long Thunder Dragon. The Black Demon Thunder was so concentrated that even a Dou Saint wouldn't dare underestimate its attack. The consequences of underestimating it would be unforgettable, perhaps even a lifelong regret.
Xiao Ze touched the Thunder Dragon's body, its surface hot and brimming with destructive energy. The enhancement from his "Ancient Wisdom" talent was terrifying, elevating his combat skills to a new level. He had complete control over his power, able to mold it into any form he desired at will.
The three Dragon Kings couldn't understand it. Weren't they supposed to be the top magical beasts? Why then, when it came to close combat, did Xiao Ze beat them as if they were mere children? The injuries on their bodies were clear indicators of the vast gap between Xiao Ze and them. The North Dragon King's chest was concave with a fist imprint, and the South Dragon King's arm dangled powerlessly.
The West Dragon King, who had reverted to his human form, looked particularly wretched. Despite having a higher cultivation level and a numerical advantage over Xiao Ze, his presence shattered all their previous understandings.
Realizing the severity of their situation, the three Dragon Kings began to retreat. "Something's off with this guy! Let's leave Dragon Island for now and plan our next move later!" They communicated through glances, understanding each other's intentions instantly. They could no longer worry about their subordinates. "As long as we live, there's always another chance," they thought. After all, what the Tai Xu Ancient Dragons didn't lack was time.
Just as they decided to act, a Thunder Dragon ripped through the void towards them. "Heh, Dragon Kings, weren't you quite fierce just now? Why do you want to turn and run now, retreating for the time being?" Xiao Ze said calmly, his soul power at the great circle of Heaven Realm giving him insight into their minds. Their plans were clear to him, as magical beasts typically had weaker soul power, making them easy for Xiao Ze to read.
Boom! The Thunder Dragon arrived before the three Dragon Kings, its thunderous roar deafening. The next moment, it exploded back into a world of thunder, enveloping the three Dragon Kings.
Just as Xiao Ze was about to control the Thunder World to target the Dragon Kings, they burst out, shattering the world of thunder! Xiao Ze felt a bit of regret; the Thunder World, created based on the Void Thunder Pool, was an area technique that combined trapping and killing. Its power was extraordinary, but its drawback was that it required a huge amount of fighting spirit if its range became too extensive, or its intensity would be concerning.
The North and South Dragon Kings had previously experienced the might of the Thunder World and knew the weakness of such area techniques. They quickly transformed back into their massive Tai Xu Ancient Dragon forms, forcing the Thunder World to expand to contain them but reducing its intensity.
The Thunder World shattered under the might of the three Dragon Kings, a momentary delay but enough for Xiao Ze to get even closer. Seeing the Dragon Kings break free and turn to flee, Xiao Ze frowned. He could confidently kill Dou Saints even a few levels higher than himself and wasn't afraid even if the three teamed up. But if they were set on fleeing, he couldn't stop them all.
Without hesitation, his soul power surged out massively. Above him, a huge soul phantom reformed, hundreds of feet tall, its mouth opening slightly.
"Moo!" Thunderous rage!
The sound waves, carrying extreme soul power, blasted towards the fleeing Dragon Kings with unbelievable speed.
Thump, thump, thump! The sound waves penetrated the bodies of the Dragon Kings, each emitting a dull sound, their massive bodies pausing mid-flight. But with death looming over them, despite experiencing the soul-splitting pain again, they dared not stop, struggling to escape further.
Xiao Ze targeted the closest, the West Dragon King, and rapidly pursued. Black Demon Thunder condensed in his palm, forming into a nearly thousand-foot-long thunder spear. With a sweeping motion, he launched the spear, piercing through space towards the fleeing West Dragon King.
Just before the West Dragon King could escape into a spatial portal, the thunder spear penetrated his body, eliciting a scream of agony. The spear exploded, the destructive Black Demon Thunder tearing the spatial portal apart.
Xiao Ze looked towards the other two Dragon Kings. The North Dragon King had already escaped into his portal, only a tail left behind which vanished in a blink. The South Dragon King, slower, had most of his body through his portal.
The spatial capabilities of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragons were indeed extraordinary, easily forming portals for quick escapes. Catching them single-handedly was truly a challenge.
Estimating the distance to the South Dragon King, Xiao Ze reluctantly dismissed the idea of further pursuit. It would be futile to chase now.
His body surrounded by widespread thunder, he moved towards the severely wounded West Dragon King. The dragon's upper body sported a massive bloody hole, with blood spilling into the void, smaller wounds oozing blood between shattered scales.
Seeing Xiao Ze approach, the West Dragon King, knowing his end was near, glared viciously. "If you want my life, you won't have an easy time either!"
The West Dragon King's body erupted in a blinding purple-gold light, the aura of impending self-destruction clear. Xiao Ze paused, recognizing the signs. Self-Destruction!
Thunder rained down, attempting to kill the West Dragon King before he could detonate. Unfortunately, the ferocious energy still spread explosively, knocking Xiao Ze back thousands of feet.
"Cough, cough!" Xiao Ze coughed, a bit stifled. Despite deploying various defensive measures before the blast, the shock still left him feeling slightly winded.
With one dead and two injured, the crisis over Dragon Island was finally resolved.
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