Chapter 81: Fighting Zhao Wuji and Flender, White Tiger Five Absolutes
"Old Zhao, enemy attack!"
Flender roared, instantly activating his martial soul possession.
A pair of massive wings spread from his back. His eyes became even sharper in the night. Two yellow, two purple, and three black soul rings rotated around him.
With a flap of his wings, his entire body turned into a streak of light, charging straight toward the strange shadow!
"Stop right there!"
Within the shadow, Zhu Zhuqing maintained her speed, her mind completely calm.
Flender was merely a Soul Saint; he couldn't stop her.
As for revealing her true form—killing Flender would be fine, but if she failed, she would expose herself.
Not worth it.
"The moon is too bright. Head into the darker part of the forest."
Bai Lu reminded.
"Got it!"
The girl responded inwardly, changing direction and plunging into the small forest.
As soon as she entered, thick shadows immediately enveloped her.
Hell Shadow Assault allowed her to merge perfectly with the shadows, concealing her presence entirely.
In the pitch-black forest, she was part of the darkness itself.
"Whoosh!"
Flender followed closely, flying above the treetops.
In this environment, even with his sharp night vision, he lost track of his target.
"Damn it!"
He gritted his teeth and looked around, sensing nothing.
"Why have you secretly infiltrated my Shrek Academy? Do you dare show yourself and speak face-to-face?"
As he spoke, a soul ring beneath his feet lit up, preparing to launch a large-scale attack.
"Such bad luck getting discovered under such a bright moon."
"As expected of the legendary Four-Eyed Owl Flender, your eyes are really sharp."
A casual, clear voice came from within the forest.
"Who!"
Flender's gaze sharpened as he saw a young man slowly walk out.
The young man was extremely handsome but carried an air of authority. A playful smile hung on his lips, as if everything was under his control.
He stood casually, yet exuded an unfathomable presence.
"You are… no, that's not right!"
Flender stared warily and suddenly realized:
"You're not that shadow just now! You're an accomplice!"
"Clap, clap, clap…"
Bai Lu lightly applauded, praising without sincerity: "Smart."
"Damn it! Whoever you are, get out here!"
Sensing the mockery, Flender's fourth soul ring lit up.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…
With a flap of his wings, numerous air blades tore through the air, slashing toward the forest behind Bai Lu, attempting to force the accomplice out.
In response, Bai Lu stood still, unmoving, as if watching a show.
The air blades flew past above his head, cutting down trees and leaving deep trenches across the ground.
The commotion shattered the quiet of the night.
Yet the shadow showed no sign of emerging.
Bai Lu said gently:
"Relax. Even if you exhaust yourself, you won't catch her."
"Troublesome!"
Flender's face turned grim.
He knew Bai Lu was telling the truth. That shadow was too fast, its presence hidden too perfectly.
If he couldn't fly, even in plain sight, he wouldn't be able to catch up.
"Since I can't catch her, I'll capture you instead!"
He gritted his teeth. "After capturing you, I refuse to believe she won't come back!"
"Oh? Just you?"
Bai Lu raised an eyebrow indifferently.
"And me!"
A furious roar came from outside the forest as the ground trembled violently.
A burly figure charged in like a savage bear.
Zhao Wuji activated his martial soul, the Vigorous Vajra Bear. His muscles bulged powerfully. Though short in stature, he exuded terrifying pressure.
"Old Zhao, together, take him down quickly!"
Flender shouted.
"Alright!"
Zhao Wuji responded, activating his fifth soul skill: Gravity Crush.
A powerful gravitational force instantly pressed down on Bai Lu's body.
"Two against one? Interesting!"
A smile appeared on Bai Lu's lips.
"White Tiger, possess!"
His already well-proportioned body instantly became more muscular.
Tiger ears, a tiger tail, and tiger claws appeared, while a crimson-gold "King" character emerged on his forehead.
Beneath his feet, six soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—slowly rose.
"Soul Emperor?"
Flender was stunned.
A mere Soul Emperor dared challenge two Soul Saints?
Courting death!
But in the next instant, his expression froze.
"White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
A soul ring beneath Bai Lu lit up, his muscles bulging as his aura surged explosively.
That terrifying presence was far beyond a Soul Emperor, even stronger than a Soul Saint!
"White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"
With a flash of his soul ring, he released a compressed white light sphere from his mouth.
The air hummed as it shot toward Flender at extreme speed.
"What?!"
Flender's pupils shrank.
The speed of that sphere was too fast; he couldn't dodge in time.
"Owl Protection!"
His sixth soul ring lit up, releasing a yellow light that covered his entire body for defense.
"Boom!!!"
The White Tiger Intense Light Wave exploded violently. Although Flender was unharmed, his body was still shaken.
"Old Flender!"
Zhao Wuji was shocked and furious. His fourth soul ring activated, locking onto the target as he leaped toward Bai Lu.
Within a hundred meters, his leap accelerated, making the attack unavoidable!
In midair, his second and fifth soul rings lit up, pushing his Vigorous Vajra Palm to the limit.
With Gravity Crush enhancing his strength, its power multiplied several times.
This strike could shatter a small hill.
"Not bad—come!"
Bai Lu's eyes lit up. His left hand clenched into a fist, a dark golden light flashing briefly as his entire arm shone with bright white light.
"Roar!"
Energy gathered, and a tiger's roar echoed across the wilderness.
Immediately after, a massive White Tiger phantom appeared over Bai Lu's left arm, carrying an overwhelming force capable of suppressing everything as it slammed toward Zhao Wuji.
White Tiger Five Absolutes: White Tiger Hell Suppression Strike!
'What?!'
The moment his momentum rose, Zhao Wuji felt his mind wavering.
It was as if he were a moth flying into a flame, rushing toward a White Tiger hell that would suppress him completely.
But the arrow was already nocked; it had to be released!
Third Soul Skill: Gravity Enhancement
"Boom!!!"
Fist and palm collided, shockwaves spreading outward.
The earth shook, and trees within dozens of meters snapped in unison!
"Ah!"
Zhao Wuji screamed as his body was sent flying uncontrollably.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
He crashed through five large trees before barely stopping.
"Cough, cough… how is this possible?!"
Zhao Wuji spat blood, his right arm twisted at multiple angles, staring at Bai Lu in disbelief.
How could a mere Soul Emperor unleash power stronger than a Soul Douluo…?
"Don't be surprised; anything is possible!"
"Take another claw from me!"
Bai Lu laughed lightly and moved again.
He used the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, appearing behind Zhao Wuji like a phantom.
His right hand formed a claw, golden light flashing at the tips—Crimson Flame Explosive Charge!
Flames wrapped around the claw as it struck straight toward Zhao Wuji's back!
"Martial Soul True Body!"
Zhao Wuji had no time to get up or dodge. He could only fully activate his first, fifth, and seventh soul skills:
Motionless Bright King Body! Gravity Crush! Martial Soul True Body!
In an instant, Zhao Wuji's body expanded, transforming into a Vigorous Vajra Bear over five meters tall.
Brilliant light surged; his defense skyrocketed, and Gravity Crush formed a barrier.
Multiple layers of power gathered solely to block Bai Lu's attack.
"Whoosh!"
Flames roared as the claw strike arrived.
It cut through him like slicing flesh, piercing directly into the body of the Vigorous Vajra Bear.
"Argh!"
Zhao Wuji cried out, staggering forward several steps.
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End of Chapter