Seeing Ju Douluo's desperate state, everyone reacted swiftly.
Each person unleashed their soul skills to attack while maintaining a safe distance from Ju Douluo.
Especially Lin Gong, a control-type Title Douluo, who disregarded his soul power consumption and summoned countless violet bamboo stalks to assault Ju Douluo.
Dragon Duke Meng Shu even roared: "Ju Hua Guan, are your so-called friends really your friends? Back then, you harmed our comrades for your own selfish interests. Today is the day you pay with your life!"
Ju Douluo let out a crazed laugh: "Meng Shu, Lin Gong, today I'll settle things with you once and for all. I've killed so many of your people, and you've killed Old Ghost. Only one side will survive this battle."
A surge of golden light erupted from Ju Douluo's body, exuding a terrifying aura. The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum grew immensely large, radiating endless brilliance.
Each petal resembled a crescent blade, forming a massive tornado that seemed to engulf an area hundreds of meters wide.
A voice echoed through the air: "Chrysanthemums fall, wound the ground; petals scatter, hearts break!"
This was Ju Douluo's ninth soul skill. Pushing his life force and soul power to the extreme, he fought recklessly, maximizing the devastating power of this technique.
Moreover, Ju Douluo's target became clear—he charged directly at Yang Xiong.
Evidently, Ju Douluo knew that even in a desperate fight, he would be killed by Sword Douluo and the others. Yang Xiong, despite his youth, had become the leader of this group. The death of Gui Douluo was undoubtedly orchestrated by Yang Xiong.
But as they approached, Ju Douluo exclaimed in shock: "How is this possible? You actually consumed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?"
Yang Xiong sneered: "What's strange about that? The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum I consumed shares the same origin as your martial spirit, and it was a fully matured immortal herb. We should sense each other."
Fear flashed in Ju Douluo's eyes: "Impossible! During the Soul Master Tournament, you hadn't consumed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum yet."
A faint smile appeared on Yang Xiong's lips: "Didn't we meet once about a year ago? Unfortunately, you didn't show your face back then; otherwise, your master wouldn't have been able to stay hidden."
Ju Douluo was stunned: "What do you know?"
Yang Xiong sneered again: "Your Spirit Hall is full of ambition. Since the start of the Soul Hunt operation, it has marked the beginning of your downfall. In the future, I will uproot the Spirit Hall completely."
Ju Douluo screamed: "Impossible! How could a mere soul master shake the foundation of my Spirit Hall? Die!"
Seeing Ju Douluo charging at Yang Xiong with everything he had, Niu Gao reacted quickly, rushing to Yang Xiong's side and unleashing his ninth soul skill: Absolute Defense—Heaven Collapses, Earth Crumbles.
The entire space seemed to solidify as a colossal armored rhinoceros blocked Ju Douluo's path.
However, even Niu Gao's ninth soul skill couldn't withstand Ju Douluo's desperate assault. After all, Ju Douluo was a ninety-five-level Title Douluo.
Yang Xiong merely snorted coldly. It seemed Ju Douluo wanted to drag him down with him, but he had underestimated Yang Xiong.
Yang Xiong's sixth soul ring flashed, and his body underwent a transformation. Faced with Ju Douluo's ultimate ninth soul skill, Yang Xiong stood firm, resisting with all his might.
As the two clashed fiercely, a massive violet bamboo stalk descended from the sky, seemingly capable of tearing apart heaven and earth. Simultaneously, a giant dragon and serpent lunged at Ju Douluo—this was Lin Gong and Dragon Duke Serpent Granny's full-force attack.
Ju Douluo suddenly roared: "Even if I die, I'll take you all with me!"
The enormous Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum exploded with a terrifying sound, its golden light engulfing an area nearly a hundred meters wide, brimming with horrifying energy.
Especially Ju Douluo, who stared intently at Yang Xiong, as if hoping to see him fall.
But Yang Xiong showed no fear. His body resisted the explosion, and every part of him that was destroyed instantly regenerated.
Only then did Ju Douluo realize what Yang Xiong's sixth soul skill was—it was the same Immortality skill as Bibi Dong's ninth soul skill. With an expression of unwillingness, Ju Douluo dissolved into nothingness, leaving behind a cry of defiance.
"Old Ghost, I'm coming to join you!"
When the scene finally calmed, Ju Douluo, having used his ninth soul skill to the brink and self-destructed his soul power, had disintegrated into fragments, leaving behind a massive crater nearly a hundred meters wide.
Yang Xiong gradually returned to normal, appearing completely unharmed.
Everyone present exhaled in relief, though Yang Xiong's combat prowess and survival ability were truly surprising.
Yang Xiong didn't dwell on it, quickly confirming the situation. Ju Douluo had disintegrated completely, leaving no trace behind.
As for Gui Douluo, he had already been slain. After searching Gui Douluo's body, Yang Xiong retrieved a piece of pitch-black right leg soul bone, which appeared to be of excellent quality.
This soul bone likely possessed dark and speed attributes, with an extremely high age—perhaps at least fifty thousand years old.
At this moment, everyone sighed. This battle in the Star Dou Great Forest had been remarkably smooth. Both Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo perished on the spot, and all the Soul Sages sent by the Spirit Hall were eliminated. The Spirit Hall suffered another devastating blow.
Especially considering that Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo had dominated the world of soul masters for decades, their martial spirits even engraved on the Pope's Medallion—a testament to their influence in the soul master world.
Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, and Bai He quickly cleaned up the battlefield, erasing all traces of the fight. They couldn't allow the Spirit Hall to discover that Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo were killed by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; otherwise, they would face unimaginable retaliation.
After the cleanup was nearly complete, Yang Xiong reunited with Ning Rongrong and the others.
At this moment, Tang San and Xiao Wu were tightly embracing, both feeling a sense of relief after narrowly escaping death. They had indeed been in grave danger during this encounter.
When they saw Yang Xiong again, Tang San's expression was somewhat unnatural: "Yang Xiong, thank you for saving Xiao Wu and me. Otherwise, Xiao Wu would have been in great danger."
Yang Xiong smiled: "We're all classmates. Helping each other is only natural. Besides, our main goal this time was to kill Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo, fulfilling a promise I made earlier."
When Yang Xiong had sought to ally with the Dragon Serpent family, he not only provided Dragon Duke with an immortal herb but also gave Serpent Granny a medicinal plant. Most importantly, he promised to help them kill Ju Douluo, as their enmity ran deep.
At this moment, Dragon Duke and Lin Gong watched the ashes of Ju Douluo and the fallen Gui Douluo, their faces filled with the satisfaction of avenging a deep-seated grudge, as if resolving a long-standing knot in their hearts.
Even Sword Douluo and Ning Fengyuan felt a sense of vengeance fulfilled. Now, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Spirit Hall were mortal enemies. This battle was also retribution for the losses suffered during the previous Soul Hunt operation.
The Titan Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python remained cautiously focused on Xiao Wu, clearly distrustful of Yang Xiong's group.
Meanwhile, Yang Xiong and Tang San, former members of Shrek Academy, sat together chatting freely. Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were especially delighted—the two sisters hadn't seen each other in five years and had endless stories to share.
Yang Wudi, Bai He, and Niu Gao looked at Tang San with conflicted expressions. On one hand, their eyes were filled with resentment; on the other, they revealed a hint of helplessness.
During the battle at the Hao Tian Sect, the three single-attribute families had suffered heavy losses, and the culprit was Tang San's father, Tang Hao.
But given their thoughts and perspectives, they didn't want to excessively blame Tang San, who hadn't even been born at the time.
Of course, due to the secrecy surrounding the events back then, no one knew that the true instigator of the war was Tang San's mother.
Xiao Wu, still carefree, said: "Little Bear, thank you for saving me this time. This is my territory in the Star Dou Great Forest, and Big Sister Xiao Wu can protect you."
Yang Xiong replied helplessly: "Then thank you, Xiao Wu. But I came here with a purpose."
Xiao Wu immediately bristled: "Don't tell me you're planning to hunt hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest? Big Sister Xiao Wu warns you—not to lay a hand on Da Ming and Er Ming, or I won't go easy on you."
Yang Xiong laughed: "No need to worry. Although the Titan Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python are formidable, they aren't my targets this time in the Star Dou Great Forest."
"You've lived here for so long. Haven't you encountered any other hostile or evil hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts?"
Xiao Wu shot Yang Xiong a glare: "Little Bear, what nonsense are you talking? Hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts undergo countless hardships to reach their level—I haven't seen any others around here."
"And listen, I'm warning you not to indiscriminately hunt high-level spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, or Big Sister Xiao Wu won't be nice to you."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but complain: "You little rabbit, we just saved your life, and now you're turning against us?"
Xiao Wu quickly grabbed Ning Rongrong's hands: "If anyone saved me, it was Rongrong. I won't thank you, you bad guy, always thinking about hunting hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts."
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at Yang Xiong, then began stroking Xiao Wu's rabbit ears, looking quite pleased: "Xiao Wu, don't mind this little bear. He's always obsessed with getting stronger, leaving little time for me."
Xiao Wu's eyes flickered: "By the way, Little Bear, I do know of a spirit beast with incredible strength. In terms of pure combat power, it's on par with Da Ming and Er Ming, though it's not a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast."
Yang Xiong thought carefully: "Are you referring to that Dark Demon God Tiger? Its strength is indeed formidable, but it's not what I'm looking for."
"Speaking of which, have you seen those three giant ants? Those three ants are exactly what I'm after. Can you tell me where they are now?"
Xiao Wu's face lit up in surprise: "Little Bear, how do you know about those three Qian Jun Ant Emperors?"
Beside them, Tang San looked confused: "Xiao Wu, what are Qian Jun Ant Emperors? Are they really that powerful?"
Xiao Wu nodded: "In the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, there are three Qian Jun Ant Emperors—they're brothers, over ninety thousand years old, with immense strength. Even Da Ming and Er Ming have fought them multiple times."
"They covet the environment around this Lake of Life, but they've lost to Da Ming and Er Ming in several battles. Still, their strength is undeniable—they're almost on par with Er Ming."
Tang San was shocked: "Ninety-thousand-year Qian Jun Ant Emperors? How is that possible? How could ordinary Qian Jun Ants live for ninety thousand years?"
Xiao Wu shook her head: "I'm not sure, Brother San. But these three Qian Jun Ant Emperors are like overlords in the Star Dou Great Forest. Even lone hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts wouldn't dare provoke them lightly."
Yang Xiong instantly understood the implications of Xiao Wu's words. There were definitely other hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, but being fellow hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts, Xiao Wu likely wouldn't assist in hunting them.
Of course, Yang Xiong wasn't concerned with the top-tier spirit beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest. He only needed his seventh soul ring. As for the next two rings, he already had plans.
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