NOVEL WEB Chapter 17: SS - 17
Chapter 17: Versus Zhao Wuji pt.3
"Roar!"
Xiao Bai unleashed a surge of immense power, its rhinoceros horn glowing with radiant light as it charged toward Zhao Wuji with unrelenting force.
"So, it's a hundred-year soul beast and a rare sub-dragon species," Zhao Wuji muttered, raising his fist to meet the charging beast. His punch carried even greater power than before.
Before the clash, Su Xiao suddenly appeared in front of Xiao Bai, blocking Zhao Wuji's attack. The force was too immense for Zhao Wuji to withdraw in time, and his fist slammed hard into Su Xiao's chest.
«Third soul skill: Light Holy Dragon Divine Transformation!»
Su Xiao activated his third soul skill, amplifying all his attributes significantly. Despite the enhancement, Zhao Wuji's punch overwhelmed him. However, Su Xiao managed to endure 90% of its force, leaving only a fraction to reach Xiao Bai, sparing the beast from harm.
The impact sent both Su Xiao and Xiao Bai flying. When they landed, Su Xiao was battered and bruised. Xiao Bai let out a mournful cry, nudging Su Xiao with its head in worry.
"Xiao Bai, Vice President Zhao isn't a bad person. We're just sparring," Su Xiao said, his voice steady despite his injuries. He glanced at Zhao Wuji and added, "But this big stupid bear doesn't know how to hold back. If he hurts Xiao Bai like this, I'll have to teach him a lesson."
Xiao Bai whimpered uneasily, worried about Su Xiao's condition.
Gently stroking Xiao Bai's rhinoceros horn, Su Xiao noticed the golden glow had faded, signaling the beast's lost rage. He whispered, "This is my promise to your mother."
After reassuring Xiao Bai, Su Xiao clutched his chest and rejoined Tang San. The two exchanged a glance, their expressions complicated. Fear and anger mingled as the people they cared about the most were injured.
"You two still insist on fighting? Why not admit defeat?" Zhao Wuji teased with a mocking tone.
Without responding, Su Xiao and Tang San sprang into action. Both used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, weaving around Zhao Wuji with speed and precision. Meanwhile, Tang San pulled out hidden weapons from the Twenty-Four Bridges of Bright Moon Night tied around his waist and hurled them at Zhao Wuji.
The barrage of concealed weapons pelted Zhao Wuji relentlessly. Though his defense held firm, the sheer volume of attacks left him unable to retaliate effectively. Every inch of his body was bombarded.
"Let's see how many of these little trinkets you've got!" Zhao Wuji mocked.
A minute passed, and the attacks showed no sign of stopping. Zhao Wuji's Immovable King Body was beginning to falter under the relentless assault. Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai, observing from the sidelines, were awestruck.
"Their coordination is incredible. But once they make even one mistake, it'll fall apart," Dai Mubai remarked.
The hidden weapons, upon striking Zhao Wuji, ricocheted back. Su Xiao, positioned perfectly, intercepted the rebounding weapons and redirected them toward Zhao Wuji. This cycle repeated flawlessly, thanks to their seamless cooperation, mastery of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and the precise application of Controlling Crane, Capturing Dragon.
But Zhao Wuji wasn't done. He struck the ground with a thunderous punch, his third soul ring glowing.
«Third soul skill: Gravity Increase!»
A shockwave radiated from his fist, creating a zone of heightened gravity. Within this field, Su Xiao and Tang San's movements slowed, and their hidden weapons lost much of their momentum.
The increased gravity disrupted their perfect rhythm, breaking the cycle of attacks. Even so, Su Xiao and Tang San didn't retreat. They shifted tactics, channeling their soul power instead of relying solely on hidden weapons.
Su Xiao, still enhanced by his Light Holy Dragon Divine Transformation, activated his Light Holy Dragon Claws once more.
"Don't think you can escape this time!" Zhao Wuji growled. His fourth soul ring lit up, leaving his body and encircling Su Xiao.
«Fourth soul skill: Position Trace!»
The ring locked onto Su Xiao and dragged him toward Zhao Wuji with inescapable force.
"Xiao San, now!" Su Xiao shouted as he closed in on Zhao Wuji.
Tang San's expression turned cold and focused. From the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record's ultimate ranking of hidden mechanical weapons, he unleashed the eighth weapon-
Dragon Beard Needle!