NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 144: Qin Xiao’s Defeat
Chapter 144: Qin Xiao's Defeat
"Qin Xiao, aren't you eloquent?"
"How will you talk your way out of this situation?"
Yu Yuanzhen, transformed into a Bright Holy Dragon, spoke with a tone full of mockery.
Yet, Qin Xiao didn't respond.
He was silently calculating how to defeat Yu Yuanzhen at this moment. If it were an opponent of equal strength, he could use the self-destruct of the Thunder Titan to carve out a chance of victory.
But now, Yu Yuanzhen's cultivation had surpassed his, and he also possessed nine soul rings of ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years, significantly increasing the power of his soul skills. Furthermore, in his dragon form, he was a Bright Holy Dragon of level ninety-seven cultivation.
His combat power far exceeded those of the same level.
"It seems, only the Nine Heavens Calamity Light might work."
After much thought, aside from retreating, Qin Xiao felt only the Nine Heavens Calamity Light soul skill could contend with him. However, the consumption of the Nine Heavens Calamity Light was immense, leaving Qin Xiao in a temporarily weakened state after casting.
With a thought, a projection of a mysterious world descended, vague and indistinct, making it hard to see clearly.
"What is this ability?"
Yu Yuanzhen's astonished voice sounded.
He saw his golden pupils slightly contract, shocked by the Nine Heavens Calamity Light cast by Qin Xiao.
"Phew"
From afar, Dugu Bo sighed in relief, a rare smile appearing on his face, "I told you, Qin Xiao can handle it."
"He's the type who won't reveal his hand until he sees the rabbit. Just when you think he's out of cards, he'll pull out another one to shock you."
Liu Erlong nodded lightly after hearing Dugu Bo's words.
In truth, she hadn't been paying close attention to what Dugu Bo was saying.
As long as Qin Xiao wasn't in danger, she was relieved.
"Qin Xiao, I must say, you always manage to do something astonishing."
At that moment, Yu Yuanzhen spoke, "Every time I think you've hit a dead end, you do something unexpected."
Without a doubt, sensing the power of the Nine Heavens Calamity Light, Yu Yuanzhen smelled danger.
"Enough, enough, I thought after fighting you, I could linger on for a couple more years."
"Now I think, it's meaningless."
Yu Yuanzhen, shaking his massive dragon head, spoke with a tone full of resignation. But from his tone, it seemed like he had made some significant decision at this moment.
"Could it be, he still has a trump card!"
Dugu Bo felt like he was going insane.
Qin Xiao one, Yu Yuanzhen another, what kind of freaks are these?
Their combat power can be infinitely boosted, huh?
Endless, is it?
How is someone like me, a regular Title Douluo, supposed to live!
"The eighth crown, activate!"
As his voice fell, Yu Yuanzhen's aura strengthened again.
In an instant, he had climbed to the peak of level ninety-seven.
Then, after a slight pause, he broke through to level ninety-eight!
"Hisss"
Another boost, Dugu Bo was internally shaken, endless, huh?
When did boosting cultivation become simpler than eating and drinking?
Am I a fake Title Douluo?
Dugu Bo internally ranted.
"How does level ninety-eight cultivation feel?"
Yu Yuanzhen asked solemnly.
Qin Xiao shook his head.
As his words fell, the nine layers behind him suddenly merged into one.
A rainbow light, seeming to have existed since ancient times and capable of destroying heaven and earth, was born from it.
"So powerful!"
Yu Yuanzhen was once again shaken.
At this point.
He no longer had much choice.
"Snow Jade Crown!"
"Activate!"
As this voice sounded, the snow-white jade crown on the head of the Bright Holy Dragon erupted with a cold light.
Then came a shocking scene.
The Bright Holy Dragon that Yu Yuanzhen had transformed into seemed to have been sacrificed to a demonic god.
Flesh turned into pure energy, extracted by the Snow Jade Crown.
His robust body visibly thinned at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Soon, only skin and bones were left.
But, one could not overlook his soul rings.
Boom, boom, boom.
With each deafening sound, a soul ring changed from black to red.
After nine sounds.
All nine of Yu Yuanzhen's ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine year soul rings broke through their limits, reaching the realm of hundred-thousand-year soul rings.
"Gulp!"
"Nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings, is this soul ring configuration even possible for a human?"
Dugu Bo swallowed hard, his face filled with disbelief.
His heart couldn't help but exclaim at the incredible feat.
He had lived for a long time but had only seen hundred-thousand-year soul rings a few times before today. Now, he had seen ten of them between Qin Xiao and Yu Yuanzhen.
If not for his own soul ring configuration still being yellow, purple, black, black, black, black, black, Dugu Bo would have thought hundred-thousand-year soul rings had become commonplace.
"Level ninety-nine."
Qin Xiao couldn't help but whisper.
More than the enhancement of soul ring ages, it was Yu Yuanzhen's cultivation level that truly shocked Qin Xiao.
It was unexpected for Yu Yuanzhen's strength to increase once again. Level ninety-nine was enough to dominate the Douluo Continent.
Currently, only Tang Chen, Poseidon, and Qian Daoliu reached this level.
"Hahaha, correct, level ninety-nine, my current cultivation is indeed the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent."
"No."
"Not just in cultivation, but my physique is also rare in this world. Even a hundred-thousand-year soul beast wrestling with me would only lose."
"Humbly speaking, I am now of a demigod physique!"
Yu Yuanzhen spoke again, unable to hide his pride. "Pity that Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu are not here to compete with them, it's a regret in my life. But I'm satisfied, reaching this peak in my lifetime, touching the realm of gods, it's all worth it."
Then, he turned to Qin Xiao, saying coldly, "Dying by my hand, experiencing what it's like to be at the pinnacle of level ninety-nine, you should be content."
"Hahaha."
Qin Xiao suddenly laughed, "You, comparing yourself to Tang Chen, Qian Daoliu? You're just using evil methods to temporarily boost your cultivation by sacrificing your life."
Evil methods, I'm inferior to Tang Chen, Qian Daoliu? Yu Yuanzhen's eyes flashed with confusion and perplexity.
"Right, there's indeed nothing enviable about this!"
"It's not worth boasting about."
Hearing Qin Xiao's words, Dugu Bo no longer envied Yu Yuanzhen.
He could guess the enormous price Yu Yuanzhen paid for his cultivation.
Seizing the moment, Qin Xiao telepathically communicated with Dugu Bo, "Old poison, don't be stunned, take this opportunity to leave with Erlong. And help me send Yi Ran and Zhu Qing away from the academy, the medicinal garden will be yours."
What!
Dugu Bo looked at Qin Xiao, filled with disbelief.
He felt like Qin Xiao was entrusting his last wishes, "There's nothing to be done now. With Yu Yuanzhen's displayed strength, even I don't have full confidence in victory. And the loser only has one fate."
Qin Xiao's voice echoed again in Dugu Bo's ears.
Dugu Bo nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with determination.
The communication between men is like this, straightforward, a look is enough.
Qin Xiao received an affirmative response from Dugu Bo, then turned to Liu Erlong, "Erlong, the upcoming battle will be even more dangerous. Leave with Dugu Bo, don't refuse, I will come to find you."
Hearing this, Liu Erlong was initially startled, then silently nodded.
Dugu Bo quietly began retreating with Liu Erlong.
As they were about to leave, Qin Xiao sent another message to Liu Erlong, "Erlong, you are beautiful, I like you."
Hearing this, Liu Erlong trembled.
But before she could say anything, Dugu Bo stopped her, "Now is not the time for him to be distracted. Whatever you want to say, wait until Qin Xiao comes back."
Of course, he added in his heart.
Some words might never have the chance to be said in this lifetime.
"What does it matter, what does it matter?"
"As long as I can avenge, even sacrificing my life is worth it."
"After all, I have lost everything, left alone without any attachments. You are my only obsession, killing you makes everything worth it! Die!"
Finally, after a brief moment of distraction, Yu Yuanzhen snapped back to reality.
He roared at Qin Xiao like a madman, his ninth soul ring lighting up.
A hundred-meter-long Bright Holy Dragon phantom dominated the sky.
"Saint Dragon!"
"Annihilation!"
With a tremendous voice echoing through the void, the Bright Holy Dragon phantom, under Yu Yuanzhen's control, attacked Qin Xiao alongside the transformed Bright Holy Dragon.
"Nine Heavens Calamity Light!"
Qin Xiao spread his hands, and the seven-colored divine light born from the world behind him suddenly erupted.
Using Qin Xiao as the conduit, the light shone brightly.
In just an instant, the seven-colored light also dominated half of the sky, standing off against the giant Bright Holy Dragon!
For a moment, the two sides were at a stalemate.
However, Yu Yuanzhen's heart couldn't stay calm.
"How is this possible, I now possess not just the power of gods but at least the power of a demigod, and he can still withstand it?"
"I don't believe it, with your cultivation, you can outlast me?"
Yu Yuanzhen became even more frenzied.
In retrospect, the changes that occurred to Qin Xiao indeed seemed to validate his words.
Crack, crack, crack—fine cracks appeared on the Thunder Emperor's Armor that Qin Xiao wore.
Then, with a loud "bang," it exploded.
It transformed into streaks of electricity and eventually dissipated.
As the Thunder Emperor's Armor shattered, his cultivation level also plummeted from level ninety-seven.
Ninety-five, ninety-four, ninety-three. In an instant, he was reverted back to his original form.
This is it! Seeing this, Yu Yuanzhe's eyes shone brightly with opportunity.
Roar! The Radiant Holy Dragon exerted its strength suddenly, fiercely suppressing with the Rainbow Nine Heavens Tribulation Light.
Qin Xiao was immediately plunged into a crisis.
"Your Highness, please, let me go!"
From a farther distance, Liu Er Long noticed the anomaly and no longer wanted to follow and leave.
Her heart felt as though it was fiercely grasped and squeezed.
It was so painful she could hardly breathe.
"Don't go back."
Du Gubo extended his hand to stop Liu Er Long. "Let me tell you, Qin Xiao had already prepared for life and death when he transmitted a message to me earlier. If you go back now, you cannot save him; instead, it would make him die with his eyes open."
"What!"
Liu Er Long's beautiful eyes immediately became misty.
She couldn't believe this was true.
"Boom!"
But in the next moment, she felt a heavy blow to the back of her head, and she fainted.
"Good people do not live long, while misfortunes last for a thousand years."
"Qin Xiao, oh Qin Xiao, you disaster, you must not die."
"Don't let me look down on you."
Du Gubo murmured softly as he looked in Qin Xiao's direction.
Then, carrying Liu Er Long, he headed towards the direction of Tiandou City.
Elsewhere.
Tiandou City.
Within the palace, Qian Renxue suddenly stood up from her throne.
She looked in a certain direction and loudly asked, "Elders, do you know what has happened?"
Her strength was not weak; she could vaguely sense some disturbances in that direction.
As Qian Renxue's voice fell, the Snake Lance Douluo appeared in the great hall, answering with a grave tone, "Your Highness, it seems that in that direction, there is a battle involving powerful beings!"
"How far away is it?"
Qian Renxue asked.
"At least a hundred miles, I guess!" The Snake Lance Douluo thought for a moment and answered seriously.
"A battle a hundred miles away, and we can still sense it? I wonder what powerful beings they are!"
Surprise filled Qian Renxue's voice.
"Perhaps, maybe, probably, it's a being not weaker than the Great Worship."
The Snake Lance Douluo answered with a strained voice: "Once, I saw the Great Worship make a move. A hundred miles away, powerful soul masters can still sense anomalies."
A being not weaker than grandfather? A hint of shock flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes.
Isn't that already standing at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent?
The person capable of battling such a powerful being can't be weak, right?
"What about Elder Ci Tun?" she asked again.
The Snake Lance Douluo answered without hesitation: "He has already gone to investigate."
"Then let's wait for Elder Ci Tun to return. Everything will become clear."
Qian Renxue nodded and slowly sat back down.
However, what she didn't say was that in her heart, she already had a not-so-mature idea: could all this be related to Qin Xiao again?
Thinking so, she secretly shook her head. "Qian Renxue, this idea of yours is indeed immature. Although grandfather deemed Qin Xiao to have the potential to become a god, he is still too young now. No matter what, he cannot contend with beings as powerful as grandfather."
At the same time.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Jian, what's wrong with you?"
Inside the sect's main hall, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were discussing some sect affairs.
However, while speaking, he noticed that Sword Douluo seemed distracted.
And even after calling him several times, Sword Douluo didn't respond.
Boom! Just then, a loud noise came from outside the hall.
Ning Fengzhi hurriedly looked over.
He saw the figure of Bone Douluo falling from the sky and landing outside the main hall.
"Uncle Gu, what happened to you?"
Ning Fengzhi frowned.
He felt that Bone Douluo was also acting very abnormally.
At this time, Bone Douluo also hurried into the main hall, his face devoid of his usual smile and filled with seriousness as he asked, "Sect Master, Ning, did you sense it?"
(End of Chapter)
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