Chapter 106: Invincible Rank 96 Combat Power, We Have Deep Foundations!
The Demon Suppressing Coiling Dragon Ring was covered in ancient sacred golden dragon runes. Dark red soul power flowed through its dragon-scale patterns. The outer ring was violent and bloodthirsty, while the inner ring was suppressed and sealed.
Only now was Demon Suppressing Douluo truly getting serious. Earlier, when he had been forced back by Yun Yuan, it was because he had only used his self-created Coiling Dragon Staff techniques to fight Yun Yuan, without activating his soul skills.
Now, with both his seventh and eighth soul skills activated, his strength would rise to another level. This was his true power.
The Coiling Dragon Staff technique he created was not as monstrous as Tang Chen's Clear Sky ultimate techniques. For him, soul skills played a greater role than his staff techniques.
Seeing Demon Suppressing Douluo get serious, Yun Yuan frowned slightly, his expression turning solemn. The fifth soul ring on his body, which had yet to shine, now emitted a dazzling light.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Dragon Hunt Destiny!"
As Yun Yuan's voice fell, the effect of his fifth soul skill immediately took hold. Demon Suppressing Douluo felt himself being directly locked onto, with all his attributes decreasing to some extent.
Even the power of his eighth soul skill, Demon Suppressing Coiling Dragon Ring, was slightly weakened.
"This is… a rule-type soul skill! It seems Xiao Yuan's fifth soul skill is truly remarkable."
Then, Demon Suppressing Douluo continued controlling the Demon Suppressing Coiling Dragon Ring, unleashing successive dragon-shaped energy blasts that bombarded Yun Yuan.
Facing the hundred-meter-wide Demon Suppressing Coiling Dragon Ring, Yun Yuan swung the Atlas Spear, launching a strike infused with sharp spear intent.
Due to the effect of his fifth soul skill, this attack directly bypassed the powerful confinement of Demon Suppressing Douluo's eighth soul skill and struck toward Demon Suppressing Douluo himself.
Although the attack had passed through, Yun Yuan himself was briefly restrained by the Demon Suppressing Coiling Dragon Ring, unable to break free from the massive ring.
Facing this attack that ignored space and came straight at him, Demon Suppressing Douluo grasped the Coiling Dragon Staff once more and mobilized all his soul power to block it.
A massive collision rang out. Violent soul power shockwaves spread outward again. When the aftermath faded, the aura around Demon Suppressing Douluo had become somewhat disordered.
Clearly, Yun Yuan's full-power strike had indeed caused him some trouble.
Looking at Yun Yuan, who had been temporarily restrained by the Demon Suppressing Coiling Dragon Ring under the will of the Demon Suppressing Douluo, the ring dissipated, and he also withdrew his martial soul, the Coiling Dragon Staff.
At this point, the spar should come to an end. He had already roughly grasped Yun Yuan's true combat power.
As the Demon Suppressing Coiling Dragon Ring dissipated, Yun Yuan also understood that the battle had ended. He withdrew his martial soul and used the Wind Thunder Movement, appearing in front of Demon Suppressing Douluo in an instant.
At the same time, the six worship elders who had been watching from a thousand meters away also appeared one after another.
"Xiao Yuan, from this battle, your grand-uncle has roughly determined your combat power."
"Invincible at rank ninety-six!"
"Unless a rank ninety-seven Super Douluo appears, no one will be your opponent."
Demon Suppressing Douluo looked at Yun Yuan and gave a fair evaluation. This meant that Yun Yuan was now the strongest among all Spirit Hall soul masters, aside from the seven great worships.
"Invincible at rank ninety-six. Mm, Xiao Yuan is truly outstanding. Such talent is worthy of becoming a god."
"Exactly, he has the potential to surpass gods!"
…
Voices of praise rang out one after another. Seeing how powerful Yun Yuan had become, their eyes were filled with satisfaction and pride.
Hearing the praise and recognition from his elders, Yun Yuan scratched his head, a faint smile appearing on his face.
Invincible at rank ninety-six—this level of strength was acceptable. Once he reached the Soul Saint level and gained his Martial Soul True Body, his strength would undergo a qualitative transformation. At that time, his power might leap directly to rank ninety-eight.
Once he reached the Titled Douluo level, he would most likely become unrivaled on the continent. Even the continent's strongest, Di Tian, might not be his opponent.
However, when Yun Yuan carefully recalled the battle just now, he could not help but shake his head, realizing one of his shortcomings.
That was, he only had stats and mechanics but almost no techniques. Everything relied purely on his comprehension of the spear.
In Yun Yuan's view, stats were his six-dimensional attributes, mechanics were his soul skills, and technique referred to his own unique ultimate techniques.
He had comprehension of the spear but lacked a unique ultimate technique of his own.
"It's time. I should create my own ultimate technique."
"This is the perfect moment. My strength is sufficient, and I have elders stronger than me."
Creating his own ultimate technique had always been Yun Yuan's plan from the very beginning. Now, his strength had reached the level of invincibility at ninety-six, and his spear comprehension had reached the Perfect Spear Heart realm.
If he did not create one now, then in a few years, when his strength rose further, he would only be able to rely on his own solitary comprehension.
At present, he still had seven elders stronger than him. And ultimate techniques could only be understood faster through battle, and what was comprehended in battle was also the most suitable for combat.
Thinking of this, Yun Yuan's gaze swept across the seven elders before him, like a hungry wolf staring at plump lambs.
Naturally, the seven worship elders noticed Yun Yuan's wolf-like gaze. For some reason, they felt their days ahead would not be peaceful.
"Grandmaster, all Grand-uncles, I may have to trouble you more in the future."
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu stepped forward, looking at Yun Yuan with curiosity as he slowly asked:
"Xiao Yuan, do you have any new ideas?"
Facing the question, Yun Yuan nodded and explained to his elders:
"Grandmaster, all Grand-Uncles, after my battle with the Seventh Grand-Uncle, I realized one of my shortcomings. My combat style is too simple. I don't have my own ultimate technique."
"Right now, my strength is sufficient, and I also have you elders who are stronger than me. This is the perfect opportunity for me to create my own ultimate technique."
"In the days to come, I want to spar with you more. It will both improve my combat experience and help me refine my ultimate technique—killing two birds with one stone."
After speaking, Yun Yuan looked at the seven elders with anticipation.
"Ahem, so that's the case. Xiao Yuan, don't worry. As long as you want to fight, we will always be ready."
"Mm, Xiao Yuan, we were worried we couldn't help you much. Now that you want to create your own ultimate technique, my Coiling Dragon Staff techniques and your Seventh Grand-Uncle's techniques will definitely be useful references."
"Old Six and Old Seven have the Coiling Dragon Staff techniques. Xiao Yuan, your second grand-uncle, also has his own palm technique for you to reference."
…
"Xiao Yuan, your Grandmaster, also has self-created ultimate techniques. Not only that, but our Angel Clan also has a unique sword technique that you can study."
"In the end, it's the same sentence. Whatever we elders have, as long as you want to learn, we will teach you everything without reservation."
After learning of Yun Yuan's intention to create his own ultimate technique, the worship elders all voiced their support. These old experts had lived long lives and possessed abundant experience and foundation, enough to help Yun Yuan avoid many detours.
End of Chapter
[35+ advanced chapters available on Patreon—next arc already unlocked (search: Taichu372).]