Chapter 101: Dugu Yan's Soul Skills
Dugu Yan also released her martial soul. A bright green serpent spirit fused with her body, her legs gradually turning into a massive snake tail, and even a dragon horn sprouted from her forehead.
Luo Ling wasn't surprised at the sight. He knew Dugu Bo had given her the immortal grass, and the evolution of her martial soul was to be expected.
Now, Dugu Yan's martial soul should no longer be called the Jade Phosphor Serpent—it should instead be the Jade Phosphor Venomous Flood Dragon.
"Let me see how much you've improved over the years," Luo Ling said with a faint smile as he summoned his Shadow Scythe.
A terrifying wave of evil power burst forth, chilling the entire stage of the Soul Arena.
Seeing this, Yu Tianheng's face darkened even more.
His opponent was a Soul Sect—and not an ordinary one. The sheer aura of that martial soul already far surpassed his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
Behind Luo Ling, Ning Rongrong had also acted, summoning her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
The splendid, radiant pagoda appeared on the stage, and Yu Tianheng's pupils constricted sharply.
A member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? And yet…
He counted carefully—the pagoda across from him had nine levels!
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!
Gazing at the masked Ning Rongrong, Yu Tianheng was nearly certain of her identity.
When he turned back to Luo Ling, his expression grew serious.
To be aided by the heir of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda… who on earth was this man?
"From the Nine Treasures rises the Light of Glaze. The First Treasure: Strength."
"From the Nine Treasures rises the Light of Glaze. The Second Treasure: Speed."
"From the Nine Treasures rises the Light of Glaze. The Third Treasure: Soul."
Three shimmering beams descended upon Luo Ling, and he immediately felt his entire body strengthen tremendously.
Standing still, he lifted a hand toward Dugu Yan.
Such a gesture was extremely rude, but Dugu Yan didn't take offense. She understood what Luo Ling meant—he wanted her to attack first.
If Luo Ling made the first move, she wouldn't even have a chance to display her power.
As a legendary Warlock, Luo Ling had the right to be arrogant.
Dugu Yan understood his intent, but Yu Tianheng did not.
Seeing the gesture, Yu Tianheng felt humiliated.
Burning with rage, he charged forward at full strength.
Without holding back, he activated the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon sect's secret technique—Dragonization!
In the next instant, fierce dragon scales covered Yu Tianheng's body, transforming him into a towering, muscular figure.
Then his third soul ring lit up.
Third Soul Skill: Wrath of the Dragon!
Violent lightning exploded around him as he entered a berserk state.
His first and second soul rings shone next.
Thunderclap Dragon Claws!
Heaven's Lightning Descent!
The rampaging dragon warrior lunged at Luo Ling with overwhelming might.
Bolts of lightning scorched the Soul Arena floor, leaving smoking trails.
Yet Luo Ling, watching Yu Tianheng's assault, did not move a single step.
He swung his black scythe gently, and the evil power around it turned solid, slashing toward Yu Tianheng with ease.
The terrifying darkness surged forward like a tide, swallowing the lightning whole. The thunder drowned silently, as if it had fallen into an endless abyss.
The black tide continued rushing forth, giving Yu Tianheng nowhere to run. It swallowed him completely.
A few seconds later, Luo Ling waved his hand casually, and Yu Tianheng's unconscious body was tossed out of the darkness.
It was all over in one clean motion.
The entire Soul Arena fell silent.
The victory was too effortless—it looked like a father disciplining his son.
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, his eyes locked firmly on Luo Ling.
When Luo Ling fought Tang San earlier, Yu Xiaogang had already thought his martial soul was extraordinary, but now he realized it was far more than that.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was one of the most powerful beast martial souls in the continent, yet it had been utterly useless before Luo Ling's dark power.
Even Dugu Yan was stunned. She had heard her grandfather boast endlessly about Luo Ling's strength and the might of a Warlock, but had never witnessed it herself—until now.
"Use your soul skills," Luo Ling's calm voice echoed from not far away.
Dugu Yan snapped out of it, bit her lip, and launched her attack.
"First Soul Skill: Jade Phosphor Red Venom!"
"Second Soul Skill: Venomous Flood Binding!"
"Third Soul Skill: Toxic Disaster!"
"Fourth Soul Skill: Corrosive Outbreak!"
Her four soul rings shone all at once.
Transformed into a serpent-woman, Dugu Yan charged swiftly at Luo Ling, her massive tail coiling around him tightly like a python wrapping its prey.
The scales along her tail trembled and sharpened, enhancing the crushing and slicing force. Anyone else would have been shredded to pieces by those scales.
But she wasn't done.
Opening her mouth wide, she spewed a wave of poisonous mist that enveloped Luo Ling completely.
A muffled sound rang out as the toxins ignited and detonated.
Feeling the combined force of Dugu Yan's soul skills, Luo Ling couldn't help but be impressed.
Compared to how her abilities were described in the original story, her combination now was clearly stronger.
Yet, before Luo Ling, it was still meaningless.
The darkness around him formed a protective barrier, keeping him untouched inside.
A flicker of shadow, and Luo Ling's figure vanished—only to reappear behind Dugu Yan moments later.
After enduring her entire sequence of attacks, he didn't have a single scratch.
"How is that possible?" In the stands, every member of the Emperor Team wore expressions of shock.
Even their teacher, Qin Ming, looked horrified.
Because even he wouldn't dare to take Dugu Yan's full combo head-on.
Dugu Yan's serpent eyes tightened as she stared nervously at the dark, coiled shape enwreathed in her poison.
She could tell—it wasn't a human body inside, but something like an egg.
"How long do you plan to keep holding me?" a calm voice spoke behind her.
Startled, Dugu Yan turned quickly, only to see Luo Ling standing not far away, smiling.
"Not bad—your soul skill combination is strong," Luo Ling praised generously.
And it truly was.
Her second soul skill's binding alone was something no ordinary opponent could escape.
The third and fourth were a deadly combo, unleashing vicious poison that detonated inside the body, spreading massive internal damage and corrosion.
Truly terrifying.
But only against other soul masters. Against Luo Ling, it had no effect whatsoever.
After consuming the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Luo Ling's body had become completely immune to toxins.
"No matter how strong it is, it's useless against you," Dugu Yan said helplessly.
"You shouldn't compare yourself to me—we're different," Luo Ling replied with a shake of his head.
Dugu Yan gave a bitter smile, then forfeited.
She had given everything she had, yet had failed to even harm Luo Ling. There was no point in continuing.
(END CHAPTER)
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