The Battle Intensifies
According to Tang Huoer's strategy, Tang Jianfeng and Shui Yue'er, both at level 57, would take on the three Spirit Hall soul masters.
Tang Jianfeng immediately summoned his Clear Sky Hammer, gripping it firmly as he faced his opponents alone.
"Third Soul Skill—Gale Hammer!"
The hammer spun rapidly in his hands, generating a powerful storm that pushed back the three soul masters. Meanwhile, Ye Keke and Tang Jingyu provided their auxiliary buffs, amplifying Tang Jianfeng's strength.
Above him, Shui Yue'er took flight as ice phoenix wings emerged from her back. She unleashed her ice-based attacks to slow down the enemy's movements.
"Second Soul Skill—Frost Blade!"
"Fourth Soul Skill—Frost Confinement!"
A powerful wave of cold air engulfed the battlefield. In an instant, the three soul masters were frozen in place, their bodies encased in ice. Even though they were Soul Kings, the freezing effect lasted for at least a second—a critical window in battle.
Tang Jianfeng seized the opportunity.
"Fourth Soul Skill—Lightning Hammer!"
His hammer struck one of the frozen soul masters with immense force. The ice shattered, and the unfortunate warrior was sent flying. Blood sprayed from his mouth as he collapsed, unconscious. The sheer impact seemed to have ruptured his internal organs.
Without hesitation, Tang Jianfeng turned his attention to the remaining two enemies. However, they had already broken free from the ice. Wasting no time, they activated their strongest ten-thousand-year soul skills, launching a combined assault.
But Tang Jianfeng was prepared.
"Fifth Soul Skill—Thunder Possession!"
Empowered by his chaotic cloak hammer technique, he met their attacks head-on, forcing them back with each strike.
From the sidelines, Lin Fan observed the battle. His gaze shifted to the sky, where Tang Huoer and Bibi Dong remained locked in combat.
"One of the Spirit Hall's soul masters is down. Tang Jianfeng and Shui Yue'er are proving formidable," Lin Fan muttered. "It's time for us to step in, Erlong."
Liu Erlong, already transformed under her Tyrannosaurus Rex martial soul, nodded. "Let's take them down together."
Without hesitation, Lin Fan activated his Purple Fire Armor and summoned his Shadow Battle Axe before charging toward the purple-eyed girl from Spirit Hall.
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Lin Fan vs. the Mysterious Sisters
As Lin Fan closed the distance, the purple-eyed girl remained unfazed. A strange, eerie calmness lingered in her gaze as a fox tail materialized behind her. Her pupils turned a deep shade of violet.
"You again?" she murmured.
Lin Fan sneered. "That's right. I'm taking you down first."
He lunged forward, thrusting his Purple Fire Spear, but the moment he extended it, an invisible force attacked his mind.
A sudden wave of dizziness hit him. His limbs felt weak, his movements sluggish. His body trembled uncontrollably.
"What the hell? A mental attack? An illusion?"
Realizing the danger, he immediately activated his Third Eye, breaking through the haze clouding his thoughts. Yet, the strange attack continued to gnaw at his consciousness, forcing him to retreat several meters to lessen its effect.
Before he could react further, a sharp scream echoed through the battlefield.
Lin Fan turned just in time to see Liu Erlong being hurled through the air. Blood dripped from her lips as she crashed onto the ground, motionless.
"Erlong!" Lin Fan's eyes widened in shock.
The red-eyed girl, standing over Liu Erlong, licked her lips. Then, without hesitation, she launched herself at Lin Fan. Her speed had increased significantly.
"Damn it…" Lin Fan clenched his teeth and braced himself.
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A Monster That Grows Stronger
Summoning all his strength, Lin Fan activated his Ruthless Charge – Second Phase and intercepted the red-eyed girl. His Shadow Battle Axe morphed into a Purple Flame Spear, ready to pierce through her.
Yet, she didn't flinch.
Instead of dodging, she met his attack head-on, her claws slashing at the incoming spear.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
In the span of two seconds, the two had exchanged eight attacks. Lin Fan's flames scorched her arms, leaving deep wounds—yet, to his horror, there was no blood.
More disturbingly, she didn't seem to feel any pain.
Her eyes darkened further, and within seconds, the wounds completely healed.
"No way… her recovery is this fast?" Lin Fan's heart pounded.
Suddenly, her strength doubled. With a single strike, she sent Lin Fan flying ten meters backward. He crashed to the ground, barely catching his breath.
"How the hell is she getting stronger every time she's injured?" he muttered.
The red-eyed girl lunged again, her claws cutting through the air with terrifying speed.
Lin Fan activated his Ultimate Technique—Sword Formation in desperation.
A spectral sword circle materialized around the girl, momentarily paralyzing her. Six flying swords struck her from different angles.
Yet, instead of weakening, she seemed… excited.
Her body convulsed. A second fox tail sprouted from her back. Her claw strikes became even faster and more ferocious.
Lin Fan's eyes widened in realization. "Every time she takes damage, she becomes stronger. This is insane!"
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The Truth Behind the Connection
He turned his gaze toward the purple-eyed girl, who remained eerily composed.
Through his Sky Eye, he noticed a strange energy thread connecting the two sisters.
"So that's it…"
The red-eyed girl wasn't fighting alone—her power was linked to the purple-eyed girl.
Her insane regeneration, increasing combat strength, and unwavering endurance weren't natural. The purple-eyed girl was maintaining it all.
If Lin Fan wanted to win, he had to eliminate her first.
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A Desperate Gamble
Lin Fan clenched his Shadow Battle Axe.
"If I take out the purple-eyed girl, the red-eyed one should collapse."
But as soon as he thought that, his invincibility effect wore off.
The sword circle around the red-eyed girl disappeared.
A split second later, she transformed into a crimson blur, her claws streaking toward his throat.
There was no time to think—only time to act.
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Would Lin Fan succeed? Or was this battle already lost?