When unsealing the second layer, the Dragon God had only said a few words to him: all the core power of the second layer was concentrated in the golden crystal embedded in the head of the halberd. Currently, the crystal was in a sealed state. If he ever encountered an extreme crisis, he could forcefully break the seal using divine power, unleashing the full might of the super divine weapon.
Gu You dragged the halberd in his right hand as he walked forward. The six soul rings beneath his feet continuously infused power into him, causing his aura to grow stronger.
The massive body of the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear transformed into a streak of light in an instant, charging straight at Gu You.
Whoosh!
Its steel-like claws sliced through the air with a sharp, piercing sound, slashing down toward Gu You.
Clang!
The surface of the Purple-Gold Dragon God Halberd emitted a deep hum as Gu You forcefully swung it, causing the surrounding space to shatter like glass.
Brilliant purple particles filled the entire view, tracing a graceful arc through the sky as the halberd's tip moved.
Currently, the halberd weighed only about fifty thousand pounds. Gu You could still barely wield it without borrowing divine power. However, as more layers of the seal were unlocked in the future, he would eventually need the power of the Dragon God's divine core to lift it.
Bang!
The Dreadclaw Bear was struck in the abdomen, producing a series of explosive metallic sounds. The toughest part of its waist was forcibly torn open, blood gushing out. Its massive body was sent flying backward by the counterforce, crashing violently into a hill, sending rocks tumbling everywhere.
At this moment, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had also finished preparing its attack. It transformed into a streak of light, and the third eye on its forehead—its vertical pupil—burst forth with a crimson glow.
An overwhelming heat swept across the battlefield.
"These two soul beasts are too powerful. Even for Gu You, it'll take time to take them down. We should find a place to hide so we don't get caught in the crossfire," Gu Yue said immediately upon sensing the heat. She covered herself in ice elements, furrowing her brows as she turned to leave.
The others also longed to witness this epic battle, but knowing their lives were at stake, they chose to wait for Gu You to finish before reemerging.
The pain here was similar to that in the Spirit Ascension Platform—it was mental trauma. If they died here, their real-world minds would experience the agony of death.
The worst part? There was no emergency distress beacon! That meant the only way to leave was through death. If they were caught in the battle's aftermath, they would be utterly obliterated, and the pain they'd experience upon exiting was unimaginable.
"Childish." Gu You lifted his palm.
Sixth Soul Skill: Dragon God's Grip!
A massive hundred-meter-long dragon claw emerged from the earth. Enhanced by the Titan Snow Demon King's extreme ice element and fused with Gu You's own ultimate ice, it was a direct counter to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's ultimate light and fire attributes.
The dragon claw closed around the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. Inside the glowing purple-blue claw, red-hot flames flickered. The lion struggled frantically, attempting to break free.
A furious roar echoed through the valley as the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear went berserk. Its claws extended another three feet, transforming into ten terrifying blades that radiated brilliant light in all directions.
Trees were sliced apart, and the ground was carved into a deep ravine. Gu You spun his Purple-Gold Dragon God Halberd, infusing it subtly with divine power. Thunder rumbled across the sky as terrifying pressure suffocated the entire realm.
Sensing this, the Dreadclaw Bear hesitated, its dark-golden fur flickering between gold and crimson.
As Gu You swung his halberd in a horizontal arc, the divine power's fluctuations rippled outward. Only then did the Dreadclaw Bear realize it needed to flee, but it was too late. In the reflection of its blood-red pupils, only a blinding purple light remained…
A massive portion of the forest in front of Gu You was instantly cleaved apart. The earth spewed debris skyward, purple energy radiating in all directions. When the energy finally dissipated, all that remained was a long, deep canyon stretching into the unknown.
Virtual World Control Center
Cai Yue'er wiped her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things.
"This… This is even more destructive than a Hyper Douluo!"
Zhuo Shi's eyes shone with excitement. The weapon in Gu You's hand had likely surpassed every known weapon in existence. Only those legendary divine artifacts could rival its power.
As the tremors gradually subsided, Gu You approached the place where the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was trapped. He slowly withdrew his sixth soul skill while using his second bloodline soul ring to suppress the beast.
"Human! What exactly do you want?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion's voice carried a defiant arrogance. It was a sovereign beast—no matter the situation, it would never relinquish its pride.
Gu You examined the Three-Eyed Golden Lion with interest. He had to admit—it was truly majestic. At this point, he was certain this wasn't the Star Dou Forest from 15,000 years ago. The timeline didn't match up. This entire virtual forest was likely an original creation by Shrek Academy.
"You're a smart soul beast. According to ancient records, with your cultivation approaching 20,000 years, your intelligence should already surpass that of humans, right?" Gu You said with a smile.
"You're not going to kill me?" The Three-Eyed Golden Lion stood up within Gu You's restraint, the blood-red light in its eyes flickering with confusion.
"Why would I kill you? I wouldn't gain anything from it. Your existence as a divine beast brings far greater benefits. That Dreadclaw Bear was simply foolish to challenge your domain," Gu You chuckled.
"Then what do you want?" The lion struggled forward slightly.
Gu You didn't stop it. Instead, he loosened the restraint slightly. "Leave this place with me. I'll take you to see a vaster world. This place has never been kind to you, so what are you still holding onto?"
"Hah! And how do you propose I leave? By becoming one of your human soul rings?" the Three-Eyed Golden Lion scoffed.
Gu You merely smiled. Clearly, this was still an ancient era—soul spirits were not yet known.
"I can let you survive in another way. Trust me, you won't die…"
Meanwhile, Gu Yue and the others carefully descended along the valley's edge. Using vines, Tang Wulin controlled their descent. Though the slope was steep, it wasn't too challenging for them. Within moments, they had reached the valley floor.
As they felt the lingering pressure of the immense battle, their hearts pounded in their chests.
It was terrifying. The vast valley floor was covered in crisscrossing ravines, deep scars gouged into the earth. Under Gu You's immense power, even the hardest rocks crumbled like tofu.
"Captain, look!" Xu Xiaoyan suddenly exclaimed.
Tang Wulin followed the direction she pointed in, and his eyes lit up.
Not far from them, at the bend of a ravine, was a pitch-black cave. The entrance was over five meters high, its depths shrouded in darkness.
"Could it be those two…"
(End of Chapter)