Chapter 94 Defeat
From the shadows, the figures of Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo slowly emerged, radiating a powerful aura, their eyes filled with killing intent.
"Princess Xue Ke, we've come to send you on your way!"
Ghost Douluo's sinister voice rang out, tinged with mockery.
Xue Ke's heart sank. She recognized the two before her—Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo from Spirit City, two Title Douluos!
She knew she was no match, but she didn't flinch. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes.
"People of Spirit City? How dare you trespass into the royal secret realm of the Heaven Dou Empire!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo sneered, "Little girl, still stubborn even when death is imminent! Today, you will surely die!"
Before his words even finished, Chrysanthemum Douluo struck first, his Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum Martial Soul swung fiercely, golden soul power slashing towards Xue Ke like a sharp blade, carrying a dense killing intent.
Xue Ke's expression changed. She immediately activated her first soul skill, "Swan Guardian," an emerald-green light shield instantly enveloping her.
"Bang!" The golden blade struck the light barrier, causing it to tremble violently and crack, but ultimately it still managed to block the attack.
"Oh? Interesting, it actually managed to block one of my attacks."
A hint of surprise flashed in Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes, followed by a cold laugh. "However, this is just a futile struggle!"
He activated his soul power again, unleashing his second soul skill, "Chrysanthemums Wither, Wounds Everywhere," sending countless golden petals flying towards Xue Ke like hidden weapons, each petal containing powerful cutting force.
At the same time, Ghost Douluo also made his move, his body surrounded by surging shadows as he activated his third soul skill, "Netherworld Shadow Kill," sending countless shadow blades shooting out from the shadows, intertwining with the golden petals to form a dense net of attacks that enveloped Xue Ke.
Xue Ke's heart tightened, and she immediately activated her second soul skill, "Emerald Amplification." Emerald-colored energy surged into her body, instantly boosting her speed and defense.
She flashed, weaving through the attack net like a nimble swan, dodging most of the attacks. However, several shadowy blades and golden petals still struck her shoulders and arms, leaving deep wounds that instantly stained her training attire with blood.
"Pfft!" Xue Ke spat out a mouthful of blood, her face turning pale.
Her strength was far inferior to that of the two Title Douluos; she was already injured after only two attacks.
"Little girl, give up resisting. That way, you'll die a quicker death!" Ghost Douluo said sinisterly.
Xue Ke gritted her teeth, a stubborn glint in her eyes: "Trying to kill me? Not so easy!"
She abruptly activated her third soul skill, "Emerald Healing." Emerald-colored energy enveloped her body, instantly stopping the bleeding from her wounds, and her injuries healed at a visible speed.
At the same time, she gripped the communication jade talisman tightly in her hand, ready to crush it at any moment.
But she knew that even if she crushed the communication jade talisman, it would take time for the Soul Douluo elders outside to arrive, and in her current state, she couldn't hold out for long.
Just then, the Thousand-Year Jade Ginseng suddenly emitted a rich jade-colored light, surging into Xue Ke's body.
Xue Ke felt a surge of immense life energy and soul power flow into her body, her injuries instantly healed, and her soul power returned to its peak state, even showing faint signs of a breakthrough!
"This is..." A hint of surprise flashed in Xue Ke's eyes.
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo also changed their expressions, not expecting that the Thousand-Year Jade Ginseng would possess such powerful energy.
"Not good! We can't let her absorb the Jade Ginseng's energy!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a low shout and charged towards Xue Ke again, unleashing the full power of his Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum Martial Soul. Golden soul power condensed into a giant spear, fiercely thrusting towards Xue Ke.
Ghost Douluo also attacked simultaneously, his shadow energy condensing into a black scythe, slashing towards Xue Ke's head.
Xue Ke took a deep breath, feeling the immense energy within her, a resolute glint in her eyes. She knew this was her only chance!
She fully activated her Emerald Swan Martial Soul, fusing the energy of the Millennium Emerald Ginseng with her own soul power. The emerald swan phantom behind her instantly swelled to tens of meters high, its crimson crest radiating dazzling light.
"Emerald Swan - Purification Feathers!"
Xue Ke shouted, this was a temporary mutation of her soul skill, temporarily comprehended under the stimulation of the Millennium Emerald Ginseng's energy!
Countless emerald feathers detached from the wings of the swan phantom, carrying rich purification power and life energy, shooting towards Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Wherever the feathers passed, the air was purified to an unparalleled freshness. Ghost Douluo's shadow energy, upon encountering the emerald feathers, melted instantly, like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun.
"What?!"
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo's expressions changed drastically, their eyes filled with disbelief.
They hadn't expected Xue Ke to unleash such a powerful purifying attack!
In haste, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo hurriedly activated their soul power to defend themselves.
Ghost Douluo condensed a thick shadow barrier, while Chrysanthemum Douluo held his Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum martial soul in front of him, forming a golden defensive wall.
"Bang bang bang!"
Emerald feathers rained down on the shadow barrier and the golden defensive wall, instantly cracking the shadow barrier and causing the golden defensive wall to tremble violently.
"Crack!" The shadow barrier and the golden defensive wall shattered simultaneously, and the emerald feathers continued to shoot towards Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo, striking their bodies.
"Ah!" Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo cried out in agony. The shadow energy and soul power on their bodies were rapidly purified, leaving burn-like wounds on their skin, and their auras instantly weakened.
Xue Ke, having forcibly activated her mutated soul skill, had consumed a large amount of soul power and the energy of the millennium jade ginseng, her face turning pale and her body swaying precariously.
But she didn't stop. Instead, she seized the opportunity and crushed the communication jade talisman in her hand.
"Buzz!" The communication jade talisman emitted a strong light, piercing through the barrier of the secret realm and flying towards the outside.
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo's faces were ashen. They hadn't expected that the mission they thought would be a piece of cake would turn out like this.
Xue Ke's mutated soul skill had not only severely injured them but had also allowed her to successfully send out a distress signal.
"Damn it! Retreat!" Ghost Douluo shouted, knowing that staying any longer was pointless and might even lead to them being entangled by the arriving Soul Douluos of the Heaven Dou Empire, a loss that outweighed the gain.
He and Chrysanthemum Douluo exchanged a glance, and simultaneously, their figures flashed, fleeing towards the entrance of the secret realm.
Before leaving, Chrysanthemum Douluo, unwilling to give up, unleashed a golden soul power attack at Xue Ke, but Xue Ke barely dodged it, the attack only striking the ground beside her and leaving a deep crater.
Watching Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo flee, Xue Ke could no longer hold on; her legs gave way, and she collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.
(End of Chapter)