socalfunplaces Chapter 44 Combat Techniques, External Soul Bone Acquired
Chapter 44 Combat Techniques, External Soul Bone Acquired
Chapter 44 Combat Techniques, External Soul Bone Acquired
"Combat Technique! Asura's Wrath!"
Just before the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear raised its right arm, Jiang Xiu's Dark Straight Blade extended inward along the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's left arm, and patches of dark gold fur were directly ignited by the blood flames on the straight blade.
The straight blade plunged deep into the joint of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's left arm, slicing fiercely through it. The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's sturdy defense was instantly broken, and the blood was burned away before it could even flow out.
Furthermore, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear felt two completely different sensations, one scorching and the other icy, erupting from its left arm, as if experiencing both fire and ice.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
Jiang Xiu remained silent, focusing solely on exerting his strength. Under this combat technique, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's hard bones rapidly developed dense, spiderweb-like cracks.
"Snap!"
The next moment, a crisp sound rang out, and a thick arm flew into the air, dripping blood that soaked into the black soil, blooming into blood plum blossoms.
But this was not the end. Just as the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear retreated in pain, the Shadow King behind Jiang Xiu also slashed down with his sword, unleashing a series of blood flames that were even more powerful than Jiang Xiu's strike.
A hint of fear finally flashed in the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's eyes. As it retreated, it instinctively raised its right arm to block.
"Boom!"
A series of explosions rang out, and plumes of smoke rose into the air. The surrounding Soul Masters all stared intently into the smoke.
"Ta-da!"
As the smoke gradually dissipated, two figures slowly appeared.
The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear had lost its former imposing presence. Its left arm was empty, with blood gushing out, and its right arm hung limply at its side. Residual blood flames still burned in front of it, and a deep, bone-revealing wound covered its entire body.
But the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, thanks to its powerful vitality, was still alive and staggered as it turned and ran into the forest behind it.
"I didn't say you could leave."
At this moment, a faint voice sounded, and Jiang Xiu's figure appeared behind the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear like a ghost. His left hand was slightly clenched, covered with dark soul power. He reached forward and forcefully inserted it into the back of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear. With the clench, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's huge body instantly stiffened.
Immediately afterwards, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's massive body trembled one last time, its once fierce and bloodthirsty eyes slowly lost their luster, and finally it collapsed to the ground.
"He's practically a superman."
Xie Xie swallowed hard and murmured to himself.
He went head-to-head with the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, and even killed it without taking any damage himself. He was ridiculously strong.
This might be even stronger than those monsters from Shrek Academy...
"Boss, only two and a half minutes have passed this time, and your combat skills have improved again. You're almost touching the essence of the sword, aren't you?"
Na'er leaped to Jiang Xiu's side and said with delight.
"It's alright, I'm gradually figuring out my own path."
Jiang Xiu's lips curled slightly as he sheathed his straight sword and chuckled softly.
The combat technique he just used was something he gradually figured out based on the combat techniques of the Body Sect. With the help of his master's medicinal bath, he intertwined his blood and soul power to unleash a strike with 150% of his strength.
It requires consuming both blood and soul power simultaneously, making it a good trump card for surprise attacks, and he is constantly exploring its potential.
As for the sword intent that Na'er mentioned, it is both a kind of personal will and an understanding of the weapon. For example, Yun Ming's spear intent, once reached, can achieve the state of man and spear as one, not only doubling the combat power, but also being able to remain undisturbed by external factors and stick to one's original intention.
However, Jiang Xiu was still a little short of the right opportunity to achieve true sword intent.
"Hey! What's that?"
At this moment, Tang Wulin suddenly noticed that this Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was extremely strange. After it died, its body did not turn into energy like other soul beasts. Instead, it began to flicker with dark gold light and showed signs of disintegration.
In the blink of an eye, the entire body of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear became ethereal and then vanished completely into the air. However, on the ground where it disappeared, there was a bone.
This bone resembles a miniature version of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw, covered with dark gold cloud patterns. The entire bone is also as clear and translucent as crystal, faintly emitting a dark gold halo.
"This...this seems to be a soul bone, and the rarest kind at that, an external soul bone."
Xie Xie said in shock.
In an era when soul beasts are on the verge of extinction, soul bones are the heirlooms of every family, something that is extremely rare and hard to come by. And now, they have actually appeared before their eyes.
Furthermore, the lifespan of an external soul bone can be increased as the soul master grows stronger. There was once a soul master who, after acquiring a Dark Gold Terror Claw Soul Bone and cultivating to the level of a Title Douluo, could truly move his claws a thousand meters wide and cleave through space.
With information readily available now, and among the knowledgeable Soul Masters around, a look of greed instantly appeared in their eyes.
"How about I have this soul bone? I'm willing to pay a price for it, my father, Zhang Donghai..."
"Why buy anything? Isn't it better to get it for free?"
"You killed the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and now you want the Soul Bone? I can't let you have everything."
The surrounding Soul Masters gradually gathered around, discussing among themselves. Those who could enter during the Spirit Ascension Platform riots were mostly from extraordinary forces. With the Soul Bone in front of them, their minds were all stirred.
"It seems you've run into trouble."
Gu Yue landed beside Jiang Xiu, her red lips slightly upturned, her gaze sweeping over the surrounding Soul Masters, yet there was no fear in her eyes.
"A bunch of scoundrels who sell their wares at bargain prices, what's there to be afraid of? Watch me crush them with one blow."
Na'er held her silver dragon spear horizontally, puffed out her chest, and proudly raised her head. She, the Great King Na'er, declared that she would fight ten of them!
"They want it, but they should first consider their own strength."
Jiang Xiu raised his hand and summoned the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear's right bone palm, speaking calmly.
"What a bunch of idiots! Don't they know their own limitations? If they can steal it, I'll just eat it myself. Okay, let's go, sis."
Xu Xiaoyu looked at the crowd moving forward, snorted disdainfully, and then tried to leave with Xu Xiaoyan.
"Brother, why don't we help them out? It would be a good deed."
Xu Xiaoyan did not take a step, but spoke softly.
"Hmm... that's fine. These two are indeed quite skilled, but I wonder which powerful family they come from. I don't remember having any such figures in the East China Sea."
Xu Xiaoyu pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, but still seemed somewhat puzzled.
But just as tensions were about to rise, a loud voice rang out.
"The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear is the guardian of the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform. Its remaining soul bone is also an item of the Spirit Transmission Tower. You should all disperse immediately, or this entire spirit ascension process will be terminated."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the surrounding crowd changed. After hesitating for a moment, they finally sighed, glanced unwillingly at the soul bone in Jiang Xiu's hand, and left one after another.
Although they coveted the soul bones, they weren't foolish enough to go against the Spirit Pagoda. Otherwise, the forces behind them would have expelled them without the Spirit Pagoda even having to intervene.
The reputation of the Spirit Pagoda is beyond question.
"Young friend Jiang Xiu, you can keep this soul bone as a reward for killing the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear."
At this moment, Jiang Xiu heard a voice in his ear, it was the same voice of the previous Deputy Tower Master Liu.
"Then thank you very much, Deputy Tower Master Liu."
Jiang Xiu's eyes flashed, and he nodded slightly.
Meanwhile, inside the monitoring room outside.
Leng Yaozhu, dressed in red, was sitting opposite Deputy Tower Master Liu.
After finishing all this, Deputy Tower Master Liu looked at Leng Yaozhu with a kind expression and asked cautiously.
"Is the Cold Tower Master satisfied?"
"Yes, you did a good job."
Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly, her gaze seemingly having seen through the Deputy Tower Master Liu before her, waiting for him to speak.
"Um... Tower Master Leng, what about my grandson's promotion to a staff officer at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters...?"
Deputy Tower Master Liu asked tentatively.
"Hmm? What kind of officer, butler?"
(End of this chapter)