Chapter 22: Golden Dragon Claw Unleashed, Titan God Shield, Bloodline Soul Ring Ascends!
The giant claw that had just appeared was none other than the Darkgold Dragon Claw that came with the Golden Dragon King bloodline, and within it, a terrifying dragon scale emerged as well.
The Golden Dragon Claw alone brought a doubling of Ye Ling's strength, and the special golden scales amplified it even further. In an instant, Ye Ling's power increased exponentially, breaking through everything before him.
At that moment, a violent golden light flashed through Ye Ling's eyes—the overwhelming aura of the Golden Dragon King erupted fully from his body.
"Roar!" A dragon's roar burst from Ye Ling's hand, surging and resonant. Upon hearing it, all those present couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts, overwhelmed by the immense pressure.
The City Lord of Kuangsha, watching the scene, revealed a hint of shock in his eyes. Now this was a real fight.
It seemed this match wasn't so easily decided after all. Ye Ling had far more up his sleeve than expected.
As for Li Xin and Nalan Shu, both of them stared wide-eyed, mouths agape in disbelief.
What was this?
They had spent so much time around Ye Ling…
And they had no idea he possessed such a power? If they had known earlier, they'd have trained him relentlessly from the start.
So mysterious.
Even Li Xin found herself unable to fully understand him anymore.
He was far too enigmatic.
"I've stabilized it. The Golden Dragon Claw really is terrifying. It's not just about raw power—there's also a piercing effect. If I were fighting someone head-on, no matter how strong their external power was, I could break through their defenses instantly and gain a massive advantage," Ye Ling muttered.
Then, without hesitation, he raised the Golden Dragon Claw and charged at Wang Yuanyuan.
The moment the two clashed again, a terrifying light burst in all directions, and faint wails could be heard from within the shockwaves.
For some reason, the spectators watching this battle vaguely saw a vision—of a man wielding a massive shield clashing again and again with a colossal golden dragon.
Yet it was equally clear that in terms of raw strength, that shield-bearing man was still far inferior to the golden dragon.
After this latest collision, there was no retreat. Ye Ling and Wang Yuanyuan stood very close to each other now.
Looking at Wang Yuanyuan's lovely face, Ye Ling calmly said, "Whatever you've got—use it."
"This still isn't your full strength, is it?" Ye Ling said seriously.
This match needed to end soon.
He already knew what Wang Yuanyuan's final move would be.
"You're very strong," Wang Yuanyuan said through clenched teeth. She meant it. From that last collision, she could feel it—Ye Ling's level of power was beyond her own, whether in external energy or pure force.
Though it was becoming harder to endure, she truly wanted to win.
Losing didn't scare her. What she couldn't accept was losing without having gone all out.
With that in mind, she silently took a step back. The treasures stored on her body began to glow.
In the next moment, an enormous shield appeared in her hand and was driven heavily into the ground. The immense aura it released made everyone present break into a cold sweat.
"That's... a Radiant-grade shield?"
"How is that possible?"
"He can control it?"
Nalan Shu and the City Lord of Kuangsha reacted instantly, their eyes flashing with astonishment as they looked toward Wang Yuanyuan. Disbelief quickly turned to a bitter smile. As branch hall masters and fifth-tier knights, the best they could wield were demon-grade weapons—yet Wang Yuanyuan had just brought out a Radiant-grade treasure. How could they not be shaken?
"Ye Ling, this is my strongest move," Wang Yuanyuan said through gritted teeth. With her current strength, wielding the Titan God Shield was extremely taxing—it wouldn't be an easy fight.
She could only barely manage it.
If she embedded a gemstone, she could boost her power drastically—but that would be too troublesome right now.
"Bring it on," Ye Ling nodded.
Wang Yuanyuan gripped the Titan God Shield, and her aura exploded. A faint, illusory light shimmered around her, stirring the nearby space.
Yes—though Wang Yuanyuan was a shield warrior, her attribute was space.
What's more, unlike other shield warriors who focused on defense, her shield attribute was entirely channeled into offense.
Seeing Wang Yuanyuan's current state, a faint smile tugged at the corner of Ye Ling's lips.
If it were anyone else facing Wang Yuanyuan, they might be troubled or unsure how to continue the fight.
But Ye Ling was different.
He, too, wielded the power of space!
Wang Yuanyuan quickly spun into position in front of Ye Ling and prepared to strike—but to her surprise, a grayish light suddenly flickered across Ye Ling's body. His figure trembled—not from fear—but as he entered spatial movement.
When Wang Yuanyuan's shield came down, she realized something was off—Ye Ling had completely slipped away.
"Huh?" Wang Yuanyuan was stunned. She hadn't expected Ye Ling to also possess spatial control.
But she didn't hesitate long. She scanned the area, quickly searching for Ye Ling's figure.
"Stop looking. I'm right behind you," Ye Ling's voice rang out from behind.
Startled, Wang Yuanyuan spun around, hurling the massive shield toward Ye Ling.
Ye Ling stepped back and thrust his Golden Dragon Claw toward the Titan God Shield. In that moment, Wang Yuanyuan's heart jolted. Ye Ling was strong, but under the power of her Titan God Shield, he shouldn't stand a chance—he could be completely overwhelmed!
It was a Radiant-grade treasure, after all!
However, the instant the Golden Dragon Claw seized the Titan God Shield, a deep, rumbling sound echoed out, forcing both of them to freeze on the spot.
And that wasn't all.
At that moment, a brilliant golden ring appeared behind Ye Ling—radiating with rich bloodline energy, pulsing with unique light that stirred everything around it.
"Golden Dragon Body…" Wang Yuanyuan heard Ye Ling murmur softly.
Then, streaks of unique light erupted from Ye Ling's body. In Wang Yuanyuan's eyes, Ye Ling's power surged again.
His entire body underwent a massive enhancement. Speed, attack, defense, and strength—each increased by at least 50%.
The power boost was especially terrifying. While he still hadn't completely surpassed the Titan God Shield, the gap…
Was almost nonexistent.
In fact, it was nearly zero.
Wang Yuanyuan: "!!!"
Frozen in shock, Wang Yuanyuan couldn't help but think—
Wait… what kind of move is this?!
How many boost skills does he have?
Are you even human?!
(End of Chapter)
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