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"Ninth Soul Skill, True Dragon's Wrath, Thunder Shaking the Nine Heavens!"
Yu Yuanzhen unleashed his ninth soul skill while in his True Body state, amplifying its power to an extraordinary level.
The massive dragon, towering dozens of meters tall, was enveloped in overwhelming lightning. Even the overcast sky was illuminated by the brilliance of his thunder. Truly, the title "Thunder Douluo" was well-deserved.
Sword Douluo observed Yu Yuanzhen's all-out attack and remarked, "This old dragon has improved even further. Old Bones, I doubt you could even match him now."
Bone Douluo remained silent, his expression grave. The strength Yu Yuanzhen had displayed surpassed his own. Both were at level ninety-five soul power, but while Bone Douluo was known for his defense and cunning, Yu Yuanzhen symbolized thunder, power, and resilience. The ninth soul skill Yu Yuanzhen had just unleashed would undoubtedly pierce through Bone Douluo's defenses.
On the other side of the battlefield, Long Zhentian watched as the elder dragon unleashed his ninth soul skill. He didn't remain idle either. The darkness around him grew denser, and the patch of sky he occupied transformed from overcast clouds into a pitch-black void.
"Ninth Soul Skill, Darkness Critical Point, Tyrant Dragon Apocalypse!"
Long Zhentian's dark dragon, already nearly a hundred meters long, expanded further, swelling to several hundred meters before stabilizing. Its body was shrouded in an intensely concentrated darkness that swirled like flames around the Tyrant Heavenly Black Dragon.
Under the influence of this soul skill, the area surrounding the Tyrant Heavenly Black Dragon became an impenetrable abyss of darkness, devoid of any light—only endless blackness prevailed.
*Whoosh!*
In an instant, the blue dragon collided with the dark dragon. The overcast clouds in the sky exploded, revealing a clear azure expanse—but it was quickly overtaken by the bluish-purple lightning and boundless darkness.
"Not good! ×N"
The Soul Sages and above from various factions hastily erected soul barriers to protect their younger disciples and family members.
The Title Douluos of the Spirit Hall and other publicly known Title Douluos unleashed their soul power to shield against the shockwaves of the two combatants' exploding soul skills.
Weaker soul masters, unable to withstand the overwhelming pressure, were knocked unconscious on the spot. After all, this was an all-out battle between Title Douluos.
Li Luochen observed the intense clash in the sky, but his own mental strength wasn't sufficient to determine who held the advantage.
He grasped Dugu Yan's hand, and she turned to meet his gaze. With a single look, they understood each other's intentions. Their soul power and mental strength began to merge, unleashing the "Chen-Yan Power" (awkward name). Together, their combined mental strength reached the level of a Super Douluo.
With Super Douluo-level mental strength, observing the final moves of the two combatants should suffice.
Indeed, Li Luochen noticed that Yu Yuanzhen's head and arms were emitting a brilliant glow. Yu Yuanzhen was truly giving it his all—even risking his life. He couldn't afford to lose; losing the title of the strongest beast martial soul would make him a sinner.
On Long Zhentian's side, there were five glowing areas: his head, torso, right arm, left arm, and right leg.
What did this mean? Long Zhentian possessed five soul bones, and judging by the dazzling brilliance, they were all likely over ten thousand years old. With five soul bones, how could Long Zhentian possibly lose? Though he was only at level ninety-four, the bonuses from his five soul bones—including the crucial torso bone for beast-type soul masters—made him unstoppable.
This battle was unwinnable for Long Zhentian. In terms of soul rings and soul bones, Yu Yuanzhen was inferior. The one-level difference in soul power was negligible.
As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family's secret technique of dragon transformation? Hadn't they seen Long Zhentian's pitch-black dragon claws? Clearly, he also mastered the dragon transformation technique, rendering the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's advantage meaningless.
In the sky, thunder and darkness continued to collide, but the Title Douluos present could see that the thunder was gradually being devoured by the darkness. This signified that Yu Yuanzhen's defeat was imminent.
At this moment, Yu Yuanzhen felt himself growing increasingly exhausted. He was about to lose. But just as he was on the verge of giving up, he recalled the words of the previous patriarch.
"Yuanzhen, I entrust the position of patriarch to you. You are the only one in recent years to be born with nine levels of innate soul power. Your chances of becoming a Title Douluo are high. My time is running out.
I leave the family in your hands. Lead it to new heights. If—hypothetically—you reach level ninety-nine, you must defeat the Spirit Hall's Golden Crocodile with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. I lost to him, but I hope you can win.
Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon must become the strongest beast martial soul, commanding the submission of all beasts!"
Back in the present, Yu Yuanzhen's unfocused eyes hardened with resolve.
"I cannot lose. I cannot fail the previous patriarch, my family, or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!
I am Yu Yuanzhen, titled 'Thunder.' I absolutely cannot lose! Thunder, heed my command—gather upon me! Ninth Soul Skill, True Dragon's Wrath, Thunder Resonating Across the World!"
Yu Yuanzhen's body surged with even more powerful lightning. The original dragon of thunder, already dozens of meters tall, expanded to hundreds of meters. The overwhelming aura he emitted caused even the level ninety-five Title Douluos—and even level ninety-six Super Douluos—to grow tense.
Yu Yuanzhen's desperate strike had reached the threshold of level ninety-six. A step further, and it might even rival level ninety-seven's attack power. Truly, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was terrifying.
Sword Douluo: "I can't block this move from the old dragon."
Ghost Douluo: "....."
Chrysanthemum Douluo: "The strongest beast martial soul in the world—indeed formidable!"
Ghost Douluo: "Hmph!"
Ghost Panther & Demon Bear: "....."
Bibi Dong's brow furrowed slightly but soon relaxed. Golden Crocodile Douluo continued to rest with his eyes closed, Qing Luan Douluo stood with his hands behind his back, observing the battlefield, and Guang Ling Douluo… well, Guang Ling Douluo had fallen asleep.
Long Zhentian felt his darkness being dispersed by the thunder. The raging lightning was about to strike his true form. He knew it was time to go all out.
"I didn't want to use this move—it would've given you a dignified end. But you brought this upon yourself! Soul Bone Fusion Skill!"
The five soul bones on Long Zhentian's body began to fuse, gradually forming a heavy suit of dark armor. However, his left leg remained relatively weak. Once clad in the armor, Long Zhentian resembled a black dragon even more.
"Soul Bone Fusion Skill! Black Dragon Descent!"
The shadow of the black dragon grew larger, transforming into a colossal black dragon nearly a kilometer in size. Its massive body was covered in hard, metallic scales that gleamed in the sunlight. Most shocking of all were its golden eyes, which resembled two radiant gemstones, sharp as blades and instilling fear in those who gazed upon them.
"What?! The Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King?! That's impossible! This isn't even a martial soul anymore—how can this be?!" Li Luochen exclaimed in shock upon seeing the golden eyes of the black dragon.
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Star Dou Forest, Beneath the Lake of Life
A massive black mountain suddenly stirred. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be an enormous creature.
"Hmm? Why do I sense a familiar presence? The aura of the Black Dragon Clan? Could it be a clansman? I must investigate."
This colossal creature was thousands of meters long, its massive body covered in hard, metallic scales that gleamed in the sunlight, signifying its status as a top-tier soul beast. Its golden eyes, resembling radiant gemstones, exuded depth and wisdom. When Di Tian gazed upon his enemies, his golden eyes would sharpen like blades, striking fear into their hearts.
This was Di Tian, the sole overlord of the Star Dou Forest and the Beast God—a Golden Eyed Black Dragon King with eight hundred thousand years of cultivation.
Just as he prepared to emerge, an ethereal voice stopped him.
"There's no need to go. It's a human soul master, likely at the Title Douluo level. His martial soul carries the bloodline of the Holy Black Dragon, though it has undergone a mutation, awakening the power of the Golden Eyed Black Dragon. No major issues."
Di Tian paused, realizing the situation, and then resumed his resting position.
"Yes, Master! How much longer until your injuries heal?"
"About twenty thousand years. Thanks to the abundant life energy of that giant insect, thirty percent of the Asura Sword Intent has been purged. In another ten thousand years, it will be completely removed. Then, with another ten thousand years, I will return to my peak. That will be the time for our beast race's resurgence."
"I pledge to serve you faithfully, Master!"
Di Tian spoke respectfully before entering slumber once more. No one knew of the conversation deep within the Star Dou Forest, but the aura Di Tian briefly released caused two creatures near the outskirts of the Lake of Life to tremble uncontrollably.
Decisive Peak
The golden-eyed black dragon shadow Long Zhentian summoned radiated an awe-inspiring presence. The darkness intensified, reaching its pinnacle—an absolute void. In terms of sheer aura, it surpassed Yu Yuanzhen's thunder.
"Holy Black Dragon Descent! Black Dragon Apocalypse Claw!"
*Boom!*
The final collision between thunder and darkness erupted in a violent explosion. Slowly, a mushroom cloud rose into the sky above Decisive Peak. The power of Super Douluos was truly terrifying.
Moments later, two figures descended from the sky, landing steadily atop the highest peak.
To the discerning eye, the outcome was clear—the victor had been decided!
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