Chapter 86: Explosive Dragon Claw
Yang Xiong felt his hands burning with an intense heat, as if the skin on both hands was about to burst open. His soul power was completely out of control, and his fingertips especially felt like they were about to rip apart.
This sensation was very familiar, similar to when he had first acquired the Xuanming Armor. The pain was much stronger this time, especially since the fingers are connected to the heart.
Yang Xiong quickly sat down and used all his strength to circulate the Yin-Yang Meditation method. Gradually, his hands started to calm down.
When Yang Xiong opened his eyes again, his hands were covered in thick scales, all of which were silver in color. Especially at the tips of his fingers, sharp claws seemed to have sprouted.
Lin Gong was surprised. "What luck do you have, kid? How did you manage to obtain an external soul bone again?"
"No, this isn't just one external soul bone, this is two. Your claws should be from the Silver-Horned Tyrannosaurus's dragon claws."
Yang Xiong looked carefully after hearing this. The shape of the claws indeed resembled those of the Silver-Horned Tyrannosaurus, although they were much smaller. The claws were less than ten centimeters long, and rather than being claws, these external soul bones looked more like a pair of gloves. The scales and claws on his hands seemed to form a unified whole.
What struck him most was the color; the scales on his palms were silver. He knew that the Silver-Horned Tyrannosaurus's body was dark, like fine iron, with only its horns being silver. Yang Xiong had a vague sense that this had something to do with his own martial soul.
Lin Gong became serious as well.
"Yang Xiong, I don't know how you managed to fully absorb the Xuanming Turtle's shell last time, but this pair of Silver-Horned Tyrannosaurus's claws... you probably won't be able to fully absorb them yet. Especially in terms of bloodline, the Silver-Horned Tyrannosaurus is at the peak of soul beasts and has a very powerful dragon bloodline. That's why you felt such pain earlier."
"Based on my estimation, you would need to be at least a Soul Emperor to fully absorb these claws. Until then, you must not expose them, not even to the sect."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Thank you, Teacher Lin. But, doesn't the sect know about my Xuanming Turtle's external soul bone? Is there any difference?"
Lin Gong couldn't help but shake his head. "It's completely different. Your Xuanming Turtle shell just enhances defense, but these dragon claws can turn an auxiliary soul master into a battle soul master. Even Ning Fengzhi might not be able to suppress it. These claws are an absolute treasure, one of the rarest in the soul master world, and they might even be worth more than a 100,000-year soul bone."
Yang Xiong nodded quickly. "Thank you, Teacher Lin. I will be careful."
Lin Gong couldn't help but sigh. "Your unbelievable luck, combined with your powerful martial soul... I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse that you were born in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Yang Xiong tested the claws briefly. He grabbed a nearby rock, and with a gentle pull, the rock was sliced like tofu. At this moment, he felt even more amazed.
Yang Xiong carefully sensed the information about these claws, and just as Lin Gong had said, they not only provided both offense and defense, but their power was much stronger than he had imagined.
These dragon claws not only provided the Silver-Horned Tyrannosaurus's powerful defense, but especially the claws at the fingertips, which were incredibly sharp and had terrifying gold attributes that could ignore an enemy's defense.
Of course, this defense ignoring ability was relative. Only soul masters of the same rank could have their defense ignored. If he encountered a soul master with much higher soul power, the effect would be much weaker. Especially when crossing two major levels, it would have no effect at all.
The two soul bones granted him a skill called "Explosive Dragon Claw," which allowed him to deliver a powerful strike. This strike could shatter the ground, and when both claws were used simultaneously, the power was even more devastating.
Even Yang Xiong thought these claws were incredibly powerful, providing ultimate attack power along with terrifying defense, especially considering his body and martial soul, which seemed perfectly suited for this.
Just as Yang Xiong was getting used to it, a massive roar suddenly echoed from the abyss. It sounded a bit like a cow's call, but also somewhat like a dragon's roar. However, the sound carried an overwhelming pressure.
Yang Xiong felt a chill down his spine, and Lin Gong was equally startled. He quickly grabbed Yang Xiong and took the Silver-Horned Tyrannosaurus's body, moving them away from the area.
After they had left, Lin Gong seemed a little shaken as he spoke, "Yang Xiong, you don't need to go near that area again. There's probably a very terrifying soul beast there. I never expected that the Sunset Forest would harbor such a powerful soul beast."
Yang Xiong was confused. "Teacher Lin, I remember that the Sunset Forest doesn't have any particularly powerful soul beasts."
Lin Gong nodded. "As far as I know, the oldest soul beast in the Sunset Forest is only around 80,000 years old. But based on the sound we just heard, that soul beast is probably at least 90,000 years old. The abyss is incredibly mysterious, and even a Title Douluo would face certain death if they entered."
Yang Xiong thought for a moment. "Teacher Lin, do you think this soul beast could be 100,000 years old?"
Lin Gong gave him a glare. "What are you thinking? Do you think 100,000-year-old soul beasts grow on trees? There are only two known 100,000-year-old soul beasts in the entire Douluo Continent, and they're both in the deepest parts of Star Dou Forest. That place is full of dangers, and even Title Douluos can't be sure of their safety there."
"Whenever a 100,000-year-old soul beast appears alone, it usually leads to a huge bloodbath. After all, 100,000-year soul beasts are bound to have 100,000-year soul bones, and they're often the target of all the major forces."
Yang Xiong thought carefully. Indeed, 100,000-year soul beasts were incredibly rare. Apart from Tang Hao, none of the other top three sects had a 100,000-year soul ring, and Tang Hao's soul ring was even provided by his wife. (Except for Tang Chen, who had been missing for many years.)
This meant that in order to hunt a 100,000-year soul beast, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have to expend all its resources. Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family might not be able to hunt one, even if they had a 100,000-year soul beast.
Lin Gong gave Yang Xiong a knock on the head. "What are you thinking? Even if your body is strong, you would need at least an eighth or ninth soul ring to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring. With my strength and physical condition, even if I had a 100,000-year soul ring, I wouldn't dare absorb it."
Yang Xiong sighed. "Isn't it normal for a soul master to have some ambitions? If you don't seek the strongest 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone, wouldn't you be like a salted fish?"
Lin Gong glared at him, looking as though he wanted to hit him.
However, Yang Xiong thought for a while before speaking. "Teacher Lin, I think we should report the discovery of this top-tier soul beast to the sect. That abyss might be hiding a 100,000-year soul beast, and it could be of great benefit to the sect."
Lin Gong gave Yang Xiong a look. "I know what you're thinking. You're probably preparing for your eighth soul ring, right? But have you forgotten? If we ask the sect for help to hunt a top-tier soul beast, the soul bones will belong to the sect. Only a significant contribution will result in the reward going to the individual."
"Besides, you're only twelve years old. You won't be able to deal with these things for at least another 20 or 30 years. You should stop thinking about it so much."
Just as the two of them were communicating and preparing to leave the Sunset Forest, a voice suddenly came from the air. It was a very pleasant sound, almost sharp.
"Yo, isn't that Lin Gong? Didn't expect you to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Looks like you're not afraid of death."
Both of them looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man in golden armor with a peach-like face. His skin was exceptionally white, his build relatively slender, and he wore heavy makeup. If it weren't for his Adam's apple, one might have mistaken him for a woman.
Lin Gong's face filled with anger as he looked at the man. "Juhu Douluo, what are you doing in the Sunset Forest?"
Yang Xiong was also surprised. He hadn't expected to encounter Juhu Douluo here, especially since even without using his soul power, Juhu Douluo exuded a tremendous pressure, showing the aura of a top-tier Title Douluo.
At this moment, Yang Xiong felt a surge of fear. The Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had always been enemies, and judging by Lin Gong's expression, it seemed that Lin Gong personally had a grudge with Juhu Douluo. If a fight broke out, Yang Xiong feared for his own life.
Juhu Douluo covered his mouth and mocked, "Lin Gong, what's with that tone? The Spirit Hall sincerely invited you back then, but you were so ungrateful. Look at you now, so old and frail. If you had agreed back then, maybe you wouldn't be in this sorry state."
Lin Gong snorted coldly. "I've always been upright. I don't want to be your Spirit Hall's lackey. No matter how powerful the Spirit Hall is, do you really think you can lay a hand on me? I have the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect behind me now."
Juhu Douluo's face changed. "You..."
Before Lin Gong could speak, a cold voice echoed from afar.
"Juhu Douluo, aren't you also relying on the Spirit Hall to bully others? If it weren't for your backing, you'd probably have been killed long ago."
Yang Xiong and Lin Gong quickly turned to look in the direction of the voice, only to see an old man walking out of the forest. The old man was tall and thin, his entire body covered with dark green hair. His face radiated a chilling aura.
Juhu Douluo didn't respond to Yang Xiong and Lin Gong. "Dugu Bo, you're just a defeated foe. If you hadn't allied with the Tiandou Royal Family, you'd have been killed by the Spirit Hall long ago."
Dugu Bo mocked, "Aren't you just admitting that you rely on the Spirit Hall to bully others?"
Yang Xiong couldn't help but think to himself, feeling troubled. The Spirit Hall was the arch-nemesis of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. And since he had exposed his connection to the sect, if Dugu Bo found out, his life would be in danger.
Juhu Douluo roared angrily, "Dugu Bo, you're looking for death."
As soon as he finished speaking, Juhu Douluo's soul rings appeared—two yellow, two purple, and five black—and a massive Heavenly Chrysanthemum appeared in his hand. He exuded an intense metal aura.
Dugu Bo wasn't afraid. His soul rings were the same, and his massive Green Scaled Snake King exuded a terrifying green aura, much stronger than Duan Lingyu's.
Lin Gong quickly pulled Yang Xiong away. Both of these individuals were not ones he could afford to provoke. Even the sect was reluctant to confront them lightly.
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