NOVEL WEB Chapter 16: SS - 16
Chapter 16 Versus Zhao Wuji pt.2
"Big stupid bear, you think I'm easy to fool?"
As Zhao Wuji braced for Su Xiao's incoming fist, Su Xiao abruptly pulled back his punch. Twisting his body mid-air at an impossible angle, he launched a flying kick toward Zhao Wuji's head.
"The Seven Treasures, second verse: Speed!" Ning Rongrong's second soul skill activated, sending a beam of light to Su Xiao, enhancing his speed by thirty percent.
Before Zhao Wuji could fully react, Su Xiao landed on his shoulders, using them as a springboard to leap toward Zhu Zhuqing's position. Mid-leap, Su Xiao turned and unleashed his withdrawn dragon fist, striking Zhao Wuji's back with a surge of soul power.
Though the attack didn't cause significant damage, the smooth execution of this combination infuriated Zhao Wuji.
"Ah Xiao's movement skill has improved again," Tang San murmured in admiration.
Su Xiao's agility and unpredictability came from the application of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, one of the six mysteries of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Records, amplified by Ning Rongrong's boost.
"This little loach keeps bouncing around. Time to get serious." Zhao Wuji stomped his foot, his aura surging as his first soul ring flared with an earthy yellow glow.
«First soul skill: Immovable King Body!»
A formidable Vajra Bear shadow enveloped Zhao Wuji, forming a near-impenetrable armor that fit him perfectly. Unlike a traditional barrier, this armor melded with his body, making even Su Xiao's Light Holy Dragon Claws seem ineffective against it.
"Xiao San, second move!" Su Xiao called out, retreating to regroup with Tang San and the others.
Tang San's Blue Silver Grass coiled together, forming a makeshift slingshot. Xiao Wu leaped onto it, while Su Xiao and Zhu Zhuqing prepared themselves at the front.
"The Seven Treasures, first verse: Strength. Second verse: Speed!" Ning Rongrong's enhancements poured into Tang San and Xiao Wu, bolstering their power and agility.
Xiao Wu shot forward like a cannonball, propelled by Tang San's Blue Silver Grass. She added her soul power into the charge before transferring it to Zhu Zhuqing, who seamlessly passed it to Su Xiao.
Each transfer amplified the strength, with Ning Rongrong boosting every stage. By the time the energy reached Su Xiao, it carried the combined might of Blue Silver Grass, Soft-Boned Rabbit, Nether Cat, and Ning Rongrong's auxiliary power-triple-enhanced strength and speed.
Su Xiao's second soul ring glowed brightly as he channeled all the accumulated power. Golden soul power radiated from his fingertips, forming the shape of a dragon's head that soon engulfed his entire body.
«Second soul skill: Light Holy Dragon Head!»
A radiant dragon's head materialized, roaring as Su Xiao directed it toward Zhao Wuji. Its sheer force bore down on the Vajra Bear armor with unstoppable momentum.
Zhao Wuji's expression turned serious. His second soul ring lit up as his bear paws transformed into massive spectral projections, their size matching the dragon head.
«Second soul skill: Powerful Vajra Palm!»
The collision was thunderous. The dragon's head and the bear's paws clashed fiercely, neither side gaining an immediate advantage. Su Xiao gritted his teeth, pouring every ounce of his soul power into maintaining the dragon head.
However, Zhao Wuji's overwhelming soul power proved too much. As the golden light of the dragon head dimmed, it shattered under the immense pressure.
"Not bad, kid! But you're still far from beating me!" Zhao Wuji roared, increasing his soul power. His powerful palm strike blasted through the remnants of the dragon head, sending Su Xiao flying.
The shockwave from the explosion swept across the battlefield, catching Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing in its wake. Both were knocked back, sustaining significant injuries.
Fortunately, Tang San and Dai Mubai reacted quickly, catching the girls before they hit the ground. Xiao Bai leaped forward, using his body to shield Su Xiao from further impact, minimizing the damage.
As the dust settled, Zhao Wuji turned his attention to Tang San, who was now the closest target. Without hesitation, Zhao Wuji launched a massive fist toward him.
"Brother, watch out!" Xiao Wu cried. She pushed Tang San aside just in time, her eyes glowing with a brilliant pink light.
«Second soul skill: Charm!»
Xiao Wu's soul skill momentarily froze Zhao Wuji, interrupting his attack. However, the pause lasted less than a second as Zhao Wuji's immense soul power broke through the control.
The backlash hit Xiao Wu hard. Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth as the mental shock left her momentarily incapacitated.
Tang San caught Xiao Wu, retreating swiftly to distance themselves from Zhao Wuji. Just as Zhao Wuji prepared to pursue, a massive figure slammed into him.