Not far away.
Yun Yun looked at Zi Yan and asked, "Can you contact Medusa? She's also a Dou Ancestor and might be able to help Lin Xiu."
Zi Yan shook her head, "No need."
Lin Xiu's strength has long been beyond the scope of levels. Since coming to the Jia Ma Empire, she had never seen Lin Xiu use a Dou Technique.
He possesses several Earth Rank Dou Techniques.
"Isn't it a problem with three Dou Ancestors?"
Yun Yun was a bit doubtful, mainly because she had fought against Lin Xiu before and knew that he was holding back.
But surely Lin Xiu wouldn't use less than one-tenth of his strength?
I am, after all, the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect…
The Fierce Soul is formed by multiple Souls devouring each other, ultimately merging, with its aura dominated by ferocity and chaos.
From a distance, one would unconsciously be affected, causing inner emotions to become agitated.
Now that the Fierce Soul appeared before them, the sensation was even stronger.
Lin Xiu's right arm ignited with flames, his skin gradually becoming transparent, giving a crystalline feel.
He threw a punch, which collided with the Fierce Soul's fist.
Boom!
The Fierce Soul was knocked back, while Lin Xiu remained unmoved.
The blood-red figure kept flickering.
Protector Xuan's body trembled, his throat rolling, as if he was suppressing something.
His eyes were filled with shock, "This guy's strength is even stronger than before. Why? Is it because of the Qi Method he cultivated? Even though he has only advanced to 1 Star Dou Ancestor, why does his power seem stronger than that of a 9 Star Dou Ancestor at its peak?"
Lin Xiu flicked his right hand, preparing to move, when he suddenly stopped.
"Lin Xiu, can you leave that Fierce Soul to me?"
The voice of Venerable Tian Huo suddenly sounded in his ear.
The Fierce Soul, being composed of Souls, is a perfect supplement for a soul entity like him.
Worried about being rejected, he quickly added, "You seem to care a lot about the Woeful Poison Body. I used to have friends who were Woeful Poison Bodies, and this one is in a bad situation now. She can last at most six months before being backfired. I have a way to seal it and extend her life by two to three years."
"You can seal the Woeful Poison Body?"
Lin Xiu was somewhat surprised. He knew there were hidden dangers with Xiao Yi Xian's Woeful Poison Body, as he had read about it before.
But it was indeed unexpected that Venerable Tian Huo could deal with it.
"Yes."
Venerable Tian Huo immediately responded.
"Alright, what do I need to do to deal with the Fierce Soul?"
Lin Xiu's pursuit of toxin power wouldn't stop; the more power he could absorb, the stronger his own strength would become.
"Just capture it."
Venerable Tian Huo replied.
So simple?
Lin Xiu's thoughts shifted, and he instantly appeared next to the Fierce Soul.
Protector Xuan and the others saw Lin Xiu's figure and their eyes nearly fell out of their sockets.
Such speed was almost indistinguishable from teleportation; typically, only a Dou Venerate with profound spatial perception could achieve such short-distance movement.
"Stop! What are you trying to do?!"
Recovering from his shock, Protector Xuan noticed Lin Xiu's five fingers aimed at the Fierce Soul, and he was horrified. Ignoring the odd sensations within his body, he immediately attempted to take control.
This Fierce Soul was connected to his consciousness; if something went wrong, not only would all his years of effort be ruined, but his own strength would also be affected by the Fierce Soul's mishap.
However, Protector Xuan's reaction was ultimately too slow.
Just as he attempted to control the Fierce Soul, he felt a pulling force continuously drawing the Fierce Soul away.
"Old friend, help!"
Protector Xuan shouted urgently.
Upon hearing the call, Protector Tie was taken aback. He had planned to sacrifice all the people present, including those from the Poison Sect and Gold Geese Sect, to create a Fierce Soul similar to Protector Xuan's.
The formation had just been set up and had not yet started.
At this moment, he found it hard to believe.
No, the battle has just begun, and after only a few moves, you're already calling for help?
Your strength can't be that weak, right?
Protector Tie complained inwardly but didn't slow down his actions. His hands shifted through seals, and the surrounding black mist churned. A chain with sharp hooks emitted a "swishing" sound as it shot violently towards Lin Xiu.
"Thunder God Fingers!"
Lin Xiu's gaze swept over, and he raised his other hand, pointing his index finger at the chain.
The thunderous lightning flashed in the void, instantly brightening the dark, mist-covered environment to daylight.
The surging lightning gathered into a hand, with its fingertips extending outward.
Boom!
Upon contact, the chain shattered as expected, while the lightning-formed fingertips continued towards Protector Tie.
"Damn it! This is definitely not an ordinary Earth Rank Dou Technique!"
As he watched the lightning approach, Protector Tie's nerves were on edge, his hair standing on end and a chill running through him.
These chains were meticulously crafted; even against a Dou Ancestor, they shouldn't collapse so easily.
He couldn't afford to underestimate it and summoned a large amount of black mist from his body.
"I'll assist you."
Another figure flashed and appeared beside Protector Tie, his hands drawing imaginary lines to form a pitch-black prism.
At this moment, the Thunder God Fingers descended.
Buzzing!
The surface of the prism rippled like water, and it absorbed the entire Thunder God Fingers.
The prism trembled continuously, as if it might shatter at any moment.
The other person's face changed drastically, shocked by the power contained within the Thunder God Fingers.
His eyes narrowed, and he altered his hand seals. The prism then expelled the Thunder God Fingers, but it was directed back towards Lin Xiu.
"Rebounding attack?"
Seeing his attack coming back, Lin Xiu shifted his gaze and raised his hand to throw the Fierce Soul.
"No!"
Protector Xuan's eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was hoarse, but he couldn't intervene.
Upon contact, there was an explosive burst of energy, with ripples spreading outward from the center.
Lin Xiu stood on the lightning, flashed to the center, and grabbed the Fierce Soul.
At this moment, the Fierce Soul appeared wilted and dispirited.
Lin Xiu's ring glowed, resembling a vortex, and easily drew the Fierce Soul inside.
"Pfft..."
Protector Xuan swayed, his chest heaving violently, and then he spat out a mouthful of blood.
His aura was plummeting rapidly.
A pair of eyes filled with red light, in which the brightness seemed to have diminished significantly.
Almost instantly after the Fierce Soul disappeared, he realized that the connection between him and the Fierce Soul was severed.
The weapon he had spent years cultivating was gone the first time he used it.
It felt as if his heart had been brutally slashed, continuously bleeding and twitching. Protector Xuan's gaze towards Lin Xiu was filled with a murderous intent that nearly materialized.
"He's hiding something. I seemed to have sensed the smell of Soul just now."
Protector Tie's expression was dark.
The Hall of Souls has a special technique for sensing Soul Power. When the Fierce Soul disappeared, there was clearly a surge of Soul Power at work.
"That Fierce Soul was already at the Dou Ancestor level, which means he must have at least one Dou Ancestor's Soul on him."
The other Protector's eyes grew hot with excitement. "We've struck gold this time. Not only did we get a valuable Soul, but there's also an unexpected gain."
"Not only that, but he also has the Heavenly Flame in his possession."
Protector Tie understood the implication and licked his lips.
"Even if we can't investigate Protector Wu's cause of death, just bringing him back will still be a great achievement."
The other Protector nodded, his tone growing serious. "Let's not worry about the others for now. You and I will join forces to capture him."
"And me too!"
Protector Xuan wiped his mouth and, seeing the two others' gazes shift towards him, revealed a fierce expression in his eyes. "I won't be a hindrance to you."
He then turned to Lin Xiu. "By taking my Fierce Soul, you have cut off my path. Today, you will pay a painful price for your actions."
"What a joke. Use whatever moves you have. Since I began my cultivation, I've been undefeated in my realm, and the same goes for Dou Ancestors!"
Lin Xiu's voice carried a confident laugh as he glanced at the three of them. There was no trace of fear, only a strong sense of excitement.
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