Chapter 418: Long Aotian's Defeat
As soon as the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Spirit landed, it let out a thunderous roar, charging straight at Huo Yuhao. A monstrous pressure erupted from its massive body, rippling outward. Running upright on its hind legs, it swung its claws, leaving behind terrifying dark gold energy slashes.
The advancing ice spikes were instantly shredded to pieces, scattering as shards of frozen debris. The bear roared in excitement and continued its charge, but although the ice spikes had been destroyed, the tiny ice fragments carried Extreme Ice energy, rushing back toward the bear like a storm.
In an instant, the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Spirit's movements slowed significantly due to the overwhelming Extreme Ice soul power. It roared in frustration but couldn't break free from the cold.
At full strength, with 30,000 years of cultivation, this Soul Spirit could even rival ordinary Titled Douluo. However, a Soul Spirit's power was always limited by its host's strength.
Despite being a top tier genius among his generation, Long Aotian was unable to unleash the full potential of his Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Spirit. Even with Silver tier Second Awakening, he couldn't maximize its capabilities.
However, with his awakening and the Soul Spirit's aid, he could easily overwhelm an ordinary Soul Douluo in battle.
"Aside from the Body Sect, which received Senior Xiao's guidance, no external Soul Douluo could compare. They have neither Second Awakening nor Soul Spirits I'm confident of my victory!"
Long Aotian and his bear flanked Huo Yuhao from both sides, pushing through the cold despite their slowed movements.
Using Second Awakening and his fusion state drained him rapidly, so he needed to end the fight quickly otherwise, he would fall into a dire disadvantage.
His thoughts raced.
"Huo Yuhao, how will you respond? Your seventh soul ring is at the hundred thousand year level an extraordinary feat! You'll likely use a powerful soul bone ability or a technique from your soul ring to handle my attack."
But to his surprise, Huo Yuhao remained perfectly still.
His calm gaze sharpened, and suddenly, Snow Empress' Soul Spirit materialized beside him. The air temperature dropped drastically once again.
"Huo Yuhao has a Soul Spirit too?!"
Long Aotian was startled but did not stop his charge.
"I thought only the Body Sect had access to Soul Spirits. Did Senior Xiao also grant him one?"
But even though Huo Yuhao's Soul Spirit caught him off guard, Long Aotian remained confident.
"My Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear has 30,000 years of cultivation far superior to anything Huo Yuhao could have!"
Huo Yuhao's second soul ring lit up, and his torso radiated a soft green glow.
In an instant, a blizzard consumed the battlefield.
Even though Huo Yuhao held back, the sheer intensity of the snowstorm was astonishing.
This was his Domain Ability Snowy Dance, Extreme Ice.
A fusion of Everfrozen Domain from his Ice Empress Soul Bone and Snow Empress' soul skill, Frost Dance of the Frozen Heavens, it had multiple effects:
Restricted enemy movement
Doubled the power of his Ice Empress martial soul's abilities
Interfered with enemy perception while concealing his own presence
Both Long Aotian and the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Spirit froze in place, unable to sense Huo Yuhao.
If they attacked blindly, they risked leaving openings for a counterstrike.
Long Aotian's face hardened.
"A Domain Ability?! I truly underestimated you, Huo Yuhao! Even among Titled Douluo, only a select few awaken domains. Yet you're only a Soul Sage and already have one!"
"Your talent surpasses mine!"
Despite his pride, Long Aotian had to admit it.
Huo Yuhao listened to his words but remained silent.
"In today's Douluo Continent, very few awaken Domains. Even Long Aotian lacks one, despite his high potential."
Long Aotian tried to extend his senses outward, attempting to locate Huo Yuhao.
But he found nothing.
Huo Yuhao Strikes
Beside Snow Empress' Soul Spirit, a sword of pure ice manifested.
It radiated an overwhelming chill, exuding an aura of absolute frost.
Imperial Sword: Icebound Supremacy!
The sword transformed into a dazzling blue arc, slicing through the blizzard
Directly targeting the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Spirit!
The bear roared, its body covered in a thick layer of dark gold armor.
But the ice blue sword flash struck
Instantly cutting through the armor, leaving a deep wound!
Crack! Crack!
A layer of frost rapidly spread over its body.
The bear howled in pain, trying to resist, but
Its massive body was sliced in half.
One sword.
Just one sword, and the 30,000 year Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Spirit was destroyed!
Long Aotian's Despair
Long Aotian's expression darkened.
He knew his Soul Spirit's strength better than anyone.
Even if it couldn't reach its full potential due to his cultivation level, it should still never be defeated in one move.
Not even by a Soul Douluo!
But Huo Yuhao had done just that with a single sword strike!
Though the Soul Spirit would recover over time, it would take too long.
And Long Aotian didn't have that kind of time.
The End of the Battle
At that moment, the storm ceased.
Every snowflake froze in midair, suspended in time.
Even the air felt still.
Long Aotian stared in disbelief.
Then
The snowflakes shattered into fine ice dust, cascading downward like falling stars.
But instead of cold, the temperature rose sharply, bringing unexpected warmth.
The eerie shift unsettled him.
His seventh soul ring flashed, and his body transformed.
His skin turned a crystalline jade color, and he grew to ten meters in height.
Snow Empress' Final Blow
Snow Empress' Soul Spirit floated before Long Aotian.
She raised her palm and struck forward
Imperial Palm: Frigid Desolation!
Long Aotian roared and activated his sixth soul ring, attempting to counterattack.
But Snow Empress was faster.
Her handprint landed on his chest, and instantly
His entire body froze solid.
He remained fully conscious, yet his soul power and spiritual energy were sealed.
He couldn't move.
He couldn't resist.
The Verdict
He had lost.
Huo Yuhao waved his hand, dissipating the remaining ice and snow.
Retracting his Soul Spirit, he stood calmly in place, his expression unchanged.
It was as if Long Aotian's full powered assault had done absolutely nothing to him.
"Long Aotian, you've lost."
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