NOVEL WEB Chapter 18: SS - 18
Chapter 18 Versus Zhao Wuji pt.4 (last)
Tang San poured the last remnants of his soul power into the Hidden Weapon Hundred Separation Technique. His ten fingers moved like orange-gold swimming dragons, intertwining with Su Xiao's golden dragon head. Together, their attacks surged toward Zhao Wuji.
The golden divine dragon and the orange-gold divine dragon spiraled around each other, amplifying each other's momentum. The Dragon Beard Needle's impact was further enhanced by the blessing of the Light Holy Dragon Head. Tang San's precise coordination with Su Xiao gave them a glimmer of hope.
Though Su Xiao's soul power was no match for Zhao Wuji's, the Dragon Beard Needle broke through Zhao Wuji's seemingly impenetrable defenses, piercing him in over a dozen places. Zhao Wuji staggered, feeling intense pain as his body-protecting soul power faltered.
"Su Xiao, the Dragon Beard Needle has bypassed all his defenses. Even though he still has the attack power of a Soul Saint, now he's at his weakest!" Tang San reminded him urgently.
The Dragon Beard Needle, ranked eighth in the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, was known for its unparalleled ability to break internal defenses. However, its production required rare materials, and using it consumed immense internal energy. For Su Xiao, this meant every strike on Zhao Wuji now inflicted real damage.
"You..." Zhao Wuji growled in anger as his black ten-thousand-year soul ring lit up. An overwhelming pressure enveloped Su Xiao and Tang San, rendering them unable to move.
«Fifth Soul Skill: Gravity Crush!»
Zhao Wuji clenched his right hand, drawing the two closer to him as he laughed triumphantly.
As the gap closed, Tang San suddenly spat a steel nail toward Zhao Wuji. Startled, Zhao Wuji caught it between his teeth, but the concealed poison seeped into his mouth.
Distracted by the sudden toxicity, Zhao Wuji focused his soul power on resisting the poison, leaving him vulnerable. Tang San, depleted of soul power, subtly summoned a small black hammer in his left hand.
"This stinky bear deserves a proper blow!" Su Xiao muttered under his breath.
«Third Soul Skill: Light Holy Dragon Divine Transformation!»
Su Xiao activated his third soul skill, condensing a golden hammer the same size as Tang San's black hammer. Dragon patterns shimmered faintly on its surface. The Light Holy Dragon Divine Transformation, in addition to amplifying Su Xiao's abilities, allowed him to mold his soul power into various forms. Earlier, it had formed protective armor for Xiao Bai; now, it manifested as a golden Clear Sky Hammer.
The two hammers, one golden and one black, swung simultaneously toward Zhao Wuji's face. Unfazed by the poison, Zhao Wuji raised his fists to counter instead of defending.
Three muffled thuds echoed—Zhao Wuji's fists struck Su Xiao and Tang San's chests, while their hammers smashed into his face. The two were sent flying, spitting blood as they crashed to the ground. Thankfully, Dai Mubai and Xiao Bai caught them in time.
Zhao Wuji sat cross-legged on the ground, his face bruised and swollen, his mind spinning. He never imagined that two hammers could pack such a punch, nearly toppling him.
"Time's up!" Ning Rongrong announced as the hourglass ran out.
Su Xiao and Tang San lay weakened, while Zhao Wuji sat, poisoned and battered. Dai Mubai called out loudly, "Oscar, get over here! We need you!"
"Coming, coming!" Oscar hurried over. "What's the rush, Boss Dai?"
"Stop dawdling and give them sausages; they're both injured," Dai Mubai urged.
Oscar's first soul ring lit up as he chanted, "I, your father, have a big sausage!" With a flash of light, two sausages materialized in his hands.
Tang San's face twisted in disgust upon hearing the chant. "That's so gross!"
Dai Mubai handed the sausages to Su Xiao and Tang San. Su Xiao took one without hesitation and began eating. Tang San hesitated, his stomach churning at the thought, but seeing Su Xiao eat so eagerly, he forced himself to swallow it.
As they consumed the sausages, their soul power and injuries began to recover rapidly. Combined with the effects of Mysterious Heaven Skill, their bodies regained some vitality.
"Give me one sausage and one sausage roll," Zhao Wuji said reluctantly, his tongue already numb from the poison.
Oscar quickly complied, and Zhao Wuji's condition improved after eating the food. The poison in his body was gradually neutralized.
Curious, Ning Rongrong asked, "What does Oscar's second soul skill do?"
"It clears abnormal conditions, like poison. Its most common effect is detoxification," Dai Mubai explained.