Dark Bell pressed her thin lips together and said coldly, "Even if we are evil Soul Masters, there's no deep-seated hatred between us, right?"
The Titan Ape seemed to hear a joke, mockingly said, "Haha... How interesting, since when do evil Soul Masters say such things? Those people who died at your hands, did they have deep-seated hatred with you?"
To soul beasts, evil Soul Masters are much more detestable than the Soul Masters from the Federation and other powers!
Dark Bell took a deep breath, her eyes filled with a sharp killing intent, "It seems that this battle is inevitable, so... I can only personally take your head off!"
From their previous brief encounter, she already knew that the Titan Ape's weakness was its soul, and what she was best at happened to be spiritual attacks!
It was safe to say she held an absolute advantage!
"Hmph, such big words, if you can face my attack, don't dodge then!"
The Titan Ape wasted no more words with her and with another push of its legs, charged straight out...
Feeling the pressure that the former brought, Dark Bell once again unleashed her soul skill...
"Third soul skill, Devil's Sound Shelter!"
The bell behind her enlarged several times, framing Dark Bell's delicate body within it...
The Titan Ape said with an unchanged expression, "You think just a soul skill can block my attack? Dream on!!"
With its punch enhanced by bloodline power, the force had reached a terrifying level!
"Bang!!"
When the fist finally struck the bell, it sounded like it had triggered a Golden Bell Shield, emitting a sound like iron...
Immediately, a stronger force was rebounded back, forcefully sending the Titan Ape flying...
Upon hitting the ground, it caused a crater several tens of meters deep...
Seeing her counterattack working, Dark Bell sneered, "Foolish! Although I don't know why your strength is so great, your brain clearly lacks the ability to control it!"
"Release your Martial Soul, otherwise, you can't be my opponent!"
As soon as the words fell, the unharmed Titan Ape suddenly leaped up from the pit, its fiery gaze locked onto her...
Having assumed human form for so many years, it was facing such a challenging opponent for the first time!
Seeing that her attack did not inflict any damage, the smile on Dark Bell's cheeks vanished, "How could this be! After enduring such an attack, it didn't suffer any harm!"
The Titan Ape stretched its muscles, and nine Soul Rings released at its feet...
"If you thought that earlier hit was my full strength, you are gravely mistaken, the battle is just beginning now!!"
In an instant, an even more terrifying sense of oppression erupted from its body, causing turbulence in the air...
Even with Dark Bell's temperament, she subconsciously took a step back...
A phrase flashed through her mind!
Under no circumstances should she be hit by it, or else, paralysis at best, death on the spot at worst!!
The Azure Oxpython watching their battle from afar secretly said, "It seems my younger brother should be able to deal with this woman!"
Who would have thought that from the smoke ahead, a calm voice would echo again...
"What are you looking at? You didn't really think you'd slain me, did you?"
Before their eyes, the Ming Emperor, exuding a gray-white aura, walked out slowly...
But unlike before, a layer of perfectly fitting metal material covered his body!
The Azure Oxpython immediately recognized it and said grimly, "Four-Word Battle Armor! It seems it saved your life!"
Indeed, as a top operative of the Holy Spirit Cult, he must possess a High-level Battle Armor to protect himself!
The Ming Emperor's eyes were emotionless as he said word by word, "No, even without the Battle Armor, that strike couldn't kill me!"
"Alright, since you doubt whether you should act, then... be prepared to die here!"
"Netherworld Eternal Lament!"
He extended his right hand, and a slender and sharp Cross Sword slowly condensed, the surrounding gray mist symbolizing a deathly threat...
The Azure Oxpython sensed the intense sense of crisis it brought, and exclaimed, "This is... a soul guide weapon? No... not quite, this power, is a Divine Artifact!!"
This evil Soul Master actually possesses a Divine Artifact!!
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Spirit Pagoda!
In the research lab dedicated to the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!
Gu Yuena stood solemnly in the center, her gaze sweeping over the researchers adjusting equipment...
Only after several minutes did she suddenly ask, "Have you detected any issues?"
The researcher with gold-rimmed glasses organized the inspection report and handed it to her...
"Report to the Tower Master, the Ten Thousand Beast Platform has indeed been secretly tampered with!"
Gu Yuena said coldly, "Continue?"
The former heard the words and continued, "It seems to be a virus inserted using a certain brain domain technology, which will only cause the Ten Thousand Beast Platform to go haywire once it reaches a critical value!"
"On all of Soul Land, perhaps only the former deputy tower master, Qiangu Qingfeng, could do this!"
Gu Yuena's beautiful eyes flickered a bit, "So it was him!"
Though she had already anticipated it in her heart, hearing it confirmed still couldn't quell her anger!
The researcher adjusted his glasses and asked in confusion, "Him? Could it be, Tower Master, you already knew it was Qiangu Qingfeng?"
Gu Yuena replied expressionlessly, "Yes, before I succeeded as Tower Master, besides my teacher, only Qiangu Qingfeng possessed abilities equal to mine!"
"However, I never expected Qiangu Qingfeng to do such a thing right under my nose, I underestimated his audacity!"
After hearing these words, the researcher thought out loud, "Tower Master, since we've clarified this matter, we can take this opportunity to hold the Federation accountable!"
Secretly sabotaging the Ten Thousand Beast Platform, this is unforgivable to the Spirit Pagoda!
Gu Yuena sneered, "Hold them accountable? Hmph, with the character of those people in the Federation, without evidence to indict Qiangu Qingfeng, they would never admit it!"
The former hesitated, "This..."
At that moment, some messages suddenly sounded in Gu Yuena's ear...
Her expression slightly changed, secretly thinking, "It seems there's no need to go to the Federation to find Qiangu Qingfeng!"
That guy has already led Federation elites to the front line!
The other researchers exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other's eyes, but not knowing what to say...
Gu Yuena glanced at them and said coldly, "This matter is none of your concern, everyone, continue to investigate the Ten Thousand Beast Platform, in case Qiangu Qingfeng has set up other means!!"
"Yes, Tower Master!"
Though they didn't understand, the researchers chose to follow her orders, continuing to maintain and inspect the entrance of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform...
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At the same time!
The vanguard sent by the Douling Empire...
Every Soul Master showed expressions of indignation, annoyance, and fear, staring intensely at the scene ahead!!
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