Qian Renxue escaped unimpeded, easily breaking free from the wind blades and fireballs. The Porcupine Douluo tried to follow, but several elements surged, coalescing into a five-meter-tall elemental spirit that blocked the path.
"Who dares to obstruct the Spirit Hall's arrest of criminals? Why not step forward? Why hide your face and not show your true nature?"
The Porcupine Douluo spoke, and then attacked, spitting out a dark red liquid with a foul odor and terrifying toxicity.
Gu Yuena's elemental giant moved slowly, neither dodging nor avoiding, opening its mouth. Its fiery maw grew exponentially, increasing in size dozens of times in the blink of an eye, directly swallowing the evaporated venom. The consumed fire element was continuously replenished from the surrounding environment.
Lin Bai glanced at the situation briefly, confirming that Gu Yuena could hold off the Porcupine Douluo, and felt somewhat relieved, focusing on dealing with the Serpent Spear Douluo and Qian Renxue.
"Lin Bai, surrender, I won't kill you."
Qian Renxue's expression was serious. Her angelic wings gathered light elements, condensing at her chest and converging into her angelic sword.
Lin Bai felt a suppression; Qian Renxue was using her professional ability to label him a heretic, and divine power could create a counter.
"Who surrenders is still uncertain."
Lin Bai was full of confidence. His talent from Ying Tian was taking effect, and the more he fought, the stronger he became, increasing his combat power by 30%. Then, his originally formless and colorless telekinetic power gradually turned grayish-black, carrying a terrifying sense of destruction.
The power of annihilation.
Lin Bai's white eyes gradually turned black. He turned his head and saw Qian Renxue as if struck by lightning. The protective shield formed by her soul power on her body cracked, unable to withstand even a single blow.
Qian Renxue's expression was solemn. She took out a complete set of golden armor radiating a divine light aura from her spatial backpack. This was a set of light-attribute armor, which the Spirit Hall had collected after hunting the same BOSS hundreds of times.
Donning her armor, she became even more valiant, her aura overwhelming. Her level 68 soul power rivaled that of the level 93 Title Douluo, Serpent Spear Douluo.
"A purple set! As expected of the young master of the Spirit Hall, she certainly has plenty of good stuff."
Lin Bai's gaze sharpened. Qian Renxue's set was far superior to his Ice and Fire Armguards, not only in quality but also in number, comprising nine parts: a golden helmet, neck guard, arm guards, battle robe, chest protector, bronze mirror, battle skirt, battle boots, and wings.
Sets were already rare, and the more parts, the stronger the set effect.
Qian Renxue's entire set was comparable to one or two legendary items; in fact, for Qian Renxue, with her Light attribute, the value of a Light set far surpassed that of legendary equipment.
"Good eye. Since you can tell this is a set, you should understand you can't escape today. Why not surrender and I'll treat you well."
Qian Renxue, now equipped with the set, transformed her fragile soul power shield into a protective light shield, firmly resisting Lin Bai's psychic attacks.
Lin Bai couldn't help but frown, thinking to himself, "This is troublesome." Before, Ying Tian could handle Qian Renxue, but now, with the purple set, Ying Tian's strength was completely insufficient.
Damn it, this Spirit Hall... let alone Tang San, even if he could handle it in the future, it's uncertain.
Just how much equipment did they drop to assemble a set with nine pieces? Lin Bai couldn't help but envy them.
Lin Bai took a deep breath and slowly said, "If you want me to surrender, then let's see what you're capable of." If he
really couldn't win, Lin Bai wouldn't mind enduring humiliation and joining the Spirit Hall; he could always retaliate later.
But before that, he wanted to persevere.
Qian Renxue snorted coldly, "Stubborn fool, Elder She, cooperate with me."
"Yes, Young Master." Serpent Spear Douluo, as expected of a veteran Title Douluo, was still able to multitask and answer Qian Renxue.
Lin Bai's expression was not good. He had indeed underestimated the strength of a Title Douluo, mainly because the opponent also possessed the Adventurer class, further widening the gap between them.
"Since that's the case, you forced me to this!"
Lin Bai said fiercely. He connected the power of the world to Ying Tian, activating the passive talent of the Divine Dragon Knight, achieving oneness with the dragon. With Ying Tian sharing the pressure, he no longer hid his second martial soul.
A terrifying dragon's might spread out, and crystal scales shining with seven-colored light grew on the surface of Lin Bai's skin. His blue-black eyes darkened, then suddenly became incredibly bright, as brilliant as starlight.
Platinum dragon wings materialized from Lin Bai's shoulder blades and spine, vibrating slightly to lift his body. A terrifying devouring aura engulfed everything, instantly shattering the balance achieved by the small world's starlight absorption. No element could escape Lin Bai's vicinity; they were all swallowed and integrated into his body.
Lin Bai was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that after fusing with the Star Source, the small world's devouring instinct would coordinate so well with his Silkworm Dragon Martial Soul, amplifying its devouring talent several times over.
"Hmph! Now I'll see who can hurt me."
Lin Bai transformed into a half-dragon, the terrifying shockwaves causing him to draw attention.
Gu Yuena and the Porcupine Douluo's battle paused, both staring dumbfounded at the platinum dragon, their minds reeling.
"What's going on? Can a dragon knight transform into a giant dragon?"
This was the Porcupine Douluo's question.
Gu Yuena knew more about the inside story, but had even more doubts: "Is this the martial soul condensed from Lin Bai's dragon blood? It's definitely not dominated by the Dragon God bloodline. What kind of bloodline can create such a martial soul? Such powerful devouring force, it feels like it's approaching the condensation realm, touching upon the rules. Can mortals achieve this level?"
She gave the Platinum Dragonman a deep look. Lin Bai, what secrets do you hold?
The Serpent Spear Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo were equally unsettled. The former immediately felt a suppressive force after Lin Bai transformed; the Yinglong bloodline had a terrifying suppressive power over all dragons and snakes.
Soul Masters all possess some degree of soul beast bloodline within them, and since the Serpent Spear Douluo's martial soul was related to snakes, it would naturally be suppressed.
Qian Renxue, however, once again lost confidence in defeating Lin Bai, but this didn't discourage her; instead, it fueled her fighting spirit.
Qian Renxue was determined to uncover the secrets behind Lin Bai; she had a premonition that it would answer all her questions.
Lin Bai stared coldly at Qian Renxue with his vertical pupils. He was no stranger to using two martial souls simultaneously; it simply meant having two soul power pathways in his meridians, requiring soul power to supply both martial souls. With his regenerative abilities, he could recover from meridian injuries, especially with Ying Tian sharing the burden.
"Lin Bai, I already overestimated you, but I didn't expect you to be a twin martial soul possessor, capable of using two martial souls simultaneously. If this news leaks out, there will be no place for you in the vast Douluo Continent. Only I can protect you. You're a smart man; you should understand this."
Qian Renxue calmed down slightly and continued to persuade Lin Bai to surrender. This time, she genuinely intended to recruit him. Being able to use twin martial souls simultaneously, she could imagine how powerful Lin Bai would become as a Title Douluo.
(End of Chapter)