Chen Yuan (Yu Yuanchen) pushed his speed to the limit, moving like a thunder falcon skimming the ground, in hot pursuit of the nauseating stench of blood and the chaotic tracks left in the air. Fury burned within his chest, yet the more it raged, the calmer his mind became. His electric field perception expanded to its full extent, acting like invisible tentacles that captured every movement ahead.
After chasing for about twenty or thirty miles, the landscape opened up into a relatively vast rocky beach. Accompanied by deafening roars, the sounds of weapons clashing, and violent fluctuations of energy, the scene entered his perception.
He quietly slipped behind a massive boulder and peered out.
In the middle of the rocky beach, a dark, dense mass of wolf bandits appeared, numbering nearly five hundred! Most of these monsters maintained a half-human, half-wolf form, standing over two meters tall. Their bodies were covered in coarse, grey-green fur, their fangs were exposed, and their sharp claws glinted with a cold light, their eyes filled with bloodlust and madness. They let out low growls, surging toward the center of the battlefield like a tide.
Individually, these ordinary wolf bandits possessed strength roughly equivalent to a human soul grand master, but gathered in such vast numbers, the impact they created was enough to make any soul master's scalp tingle.
Mixed among the ordinary wolf bandits were over twenty others, more hulking in stature and possessing significantly stronger auras. They stood nearly three meters tall with knotted muscles and sharper claws, their bodies wreathed in cyan wind-attribute soul power; these were intermediate wolf bandits, with strength comparable to a soul ancestor!
This was not even the most troublesome part. At the rear of the pack, three exceptionally large and ferocious-looking wolf bandit leaders were roaring, directing the assault. They stood nearly four meters tall, like three small mountains of flesh, covered in dark cyan fur. Their muscles bulged like granite, their claws were like short daggers, and foul, pungent saliva dripped from their mouths. The soul power fluctuations they radiated had clearly reached the level of a soul emperor! Furthermore, judging by the density of their auras, they were far from being mere novices at that rank.
Three soul emperor-level wolf bandit leaders, combined with hundreds of wolf bandits, acted like an efficient killing machine, enough to exhaust even a soul sage to death!
Yet, at this moment, the ones being besieged by this terrifying horde were two figures moving with sweeping momentum, shining with dazzling light.
One of them was tall and sturdy, wielding a massive black war hammer. The hammer had a primitive design, its head seemingly containing the weight of a world, and every swing carried a heart-palpitating whistle and vast, immense power. With every strike, it felt as if mountains were collapsing; the violent force smashed the charging wolf bandits—along with their weapons—into pulp, and even the intermediate wolf bandits dared not meet it head-on. Six soul rings pulsed around him—two yellow, two purple, and two black—marking him as a level 62 soul emperor! That heroic face, those wild, uninhibited eyes, and that iconic Clear Sky Hammer meant he was undoubtedly Tang Chen, who was also out for training.
The other figure appeared far more ethereal and refined. He wore a simple white robe, his golden hair flowing, his face as handsome as a deity. A pair of pure white wings spread from his back, casting down shards of sacred light feathers. He held a long sword burning with golden flames, his swordsmanship exquisite and peerless. Every thrust carried a sacred aura that purified evil, the golden flames causing the wolf bandits to howl in agony. His speed was immense, leaving trails of afterimages in the air, often escaping before the wolf bandits could surround him, leaving behind fatal sword marks. He also had six soul rings circling him, with the same color configuration as Tang Chen, but his soul power fluctuations were deeper, reaching level 64! He had to be Qian Daoliu, possessor of the god-tier martial soul, the six-winged angel!
Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu, these two future titans of the continent, were actually joining forces here to fight the wolf bandit pack! Yu Yuanchen was quite surprised; he hadn't expected them to know each other this early.
The two fought with astonishing power and remarkable synergy. Tang Chen took the lead in the assault, acting like a boulder fortress, blocking the most violent frontal charges; his Clear Sky Hammer was invincible. Qian Daoliu relied on his speed and flight advantage to maneuver and strike, purifying evil and sharing the pressure.
However, the number of wolf bandits was simply too high, and the three leaders were extremely cunning. They did not engage Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu head-on, but instead constantly directed the pack in a war of attrition, seizing every opportunity to launch sneak attacks. Though Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu were valiant, they had already sustained injuries; Tang Chen's robe was torn in several places, seeping blood, and Qian Daoliu's wings were stained with filth, his speed seemingly affected. Their soul power consumption was immense, and at this rate, even if they eventually routed the bandits, they would pay a heavy price.
Chen Yuan saw this and made a decision in an instant.
The identities of these two were of great significance; if he could forge a bond of goodwill here, it might prove highly beneficial in the future. More importantly, this pack of wolf bandits slaughtered the innocent and deserved to die! For both public and private reasons, he could not sit idly by.
Since he had decided to intervene, there was no point in hiding his martial soul and soul rings against such an array; doing so would only invite suspicion. As for the true mysteries of his bloodline power and the thunder god power, he would simply use them with caution.
With this thought, Chen Yuan stopped hiding. He took a deep breath and stepped out from behind the boulder!
"Roar--!"
Accompanied by a low and majestic dragon roar, brilliant blue-purple lightning erupted from his body! Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul possessed! His figure grew slightly taller, his muscle lines became more fluid and powerful, and his right arm was instantly covered in deep blue dragon scales. His fingers transformed into claws, and wisps of purple electric snakes slithered between the gaps in the scales. Even more eye-catching were the five soul rings rising from beneath his feet, spiraling upward!
Yellow! Purple! Purple! Black! Black!
A soul ring configuration that exceeded the optimal standard, especially those two deep black ten thousand year soul rings in the fourth and fifth positions, instantly drew every gaze on the battlefield!
The vast and pure dragon might and thunderous aura even temporarily suppressed the bloodthirsty agitation of the wolf bandit pack!
Tang Chen smashed several wolf bandits away with his hammer and glanced over, a flash of surprise in his eyes: "Good lad! Which family's monster is this? The fourth ring is already ten thousand years? And two of them?"
Qian Daoliu deflected a sneak-attack claw shadow with his sword, his golden eyes also revealing astonishment: "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon? Someone from the Yu family of the Heaven Dou Empire? Such talent is unheard of!"
The three wolf bandit leaders let out wary roars; from this newly arrived human, they felt a subtle suppression of their bloodline, as if from a superior being, even more so than the other two!
Chen Yuan didn't waste words; his first and third soul rings flashed instantly.
"Wrath of Thunder! Thunder Dragon Claw!"
Under the hundred-percent attack boost of Wrath of Thunder, a massive thunder dragon claw took shape! But this time, the claw was completely different from before! The color was no longer pure azure, but a blue-tinged purple. The arcs of electricity dancing on the tips carried a heart-palpitating piercing power and sense of destruction—it was the might of the purple lightning dragon soul ring, infinitely close to the ultimate thunder attribute!
"Boom!"
The massive purple lightning thunder claw, like a thunder cloud, slammed directly into the densest area of the wolf bandits!
"Awoo--!"
Piercing screams rang out instantly! Over a dozen ordinary wolf bandits were turned into charcoal under the thunder claw, and dozens more were struck by the stray electricity, collapsing to the ground in convulsions, instantly losing their combat effectiveness! The power of a single strike was truly terrifying!
That wasn't all! Chen Yuan moved like lightning, charging directly into the pack. He did not deploy the "purple lightning domain," which required continuous consumption, but instead quietly infused the "thunder god power" into his soul skills and physical attacks, using it purely as a high-powered boost.
His speed surged, and he wove through the wolf bandits like a ghost. His dragon-transformed right arm struck with claws or fists, every attack carrying condensed purple-gold lightning (he carefully controlled it to make the color look like a soul skill effect). Ordinary wolf bandits died upon contact, and even the intermediate ones could not withstand a single blow! Wherever he passed, it was like a hot knife through butter, forcibly tearing a path through the pack!
"Such strong lightning! Such domineering power!" Tang Chen's eyes blazed with fighting spirit, and he shouted, "Brother, you came at the right time! Let's slaughter these beasts together!"
His Clear Sky Hammer shone brightly as his fifth soul ring lit up: "Fifth Soul Skill, Earthquake Mountain!" The giant hammer slammed down with a shockwave, shattering the bones of several intermediate wolf bandits attempting to surround Chen Yuan.
Qian Daoliu also let out a clear whistle, his wings flapping to send countless golden light feathers shooting toward the rear of the pack like arrows, providing fire coverage and easing the frontal pressure. At the same time, his voice reached Chen Yuan clearly: "Friend, watch out for those three leaders; they are very cunning!"
The coordination of the three formed in an instant. Tang Chen held the front, bearing the main pressure; Chen Yuan used his extreme attack power and speed to weave and cut through the pack, expanding their gains; Qian Daoliu controlled the overall situation, providing long-range support and purifying the enemies.
With the addition of Chen Yuan as a fresh force—especially since his domineering thunder attacks had a significant restraining effect on the wolf bandits—the tide of battle turned instantly!
Seeing the situation turn dire, the three wolf bandit leaders could no longer hold back. They let out violent roars simultaneously, transforming into three dark cyan blurs as they lunged at the three humans! They realized that if they didn't eliminate these three powerful humans, no matter how many wolves they had, it would be a suicide mission.
The leader lunging at Tang Chen activated a state similar to the martial soul true body, its size expanding further. Its claws carried a sharp light capable of tearing space, clashing head-on with the Clear Sky Hammer and emitting a sound like the clash of metal.
The leader lunging at Qian Daoliu opened its mouth to spew a corrosive storm breath, attempting to block the angel holy light.
As for the one lunging at Chen Yuan, it was clearly the fastest of the three. Its figure blurred, and its claws aimed straight for Chen Yuan's back, the angle tricky and vicious.
"Well come!" Purple lightning flashed in Chen Yuan's eyes; he didn't dodge, but turned his dragon-transformed right arm to strike with a "thunder dragon claw"! He didn't use his bloodline power to its full extent, but the thunder dragon claw, infused with the "thunder god power," already far exceeded the might of an ordinary soul skill!
"Clang!"
Claw collided with claw, emitting a piercing friction sound! Purple-gold lightning and dark cyan soul power clashed violently!
The wolf bandit leader felt an irresistible, immense force, and the numbness and tearing sensation in its claw made it howl in pain. It stumbled backward, its eyes filled with horror. It couldn't understand why a soul king's physical strength and control over thunder could be so terrifying.
Chen Yuan did not let up, his footwork unfolding as he followed like a shadow, his thunder dragon claw attacking the leader like a storm. His attacks were not only powerful and fast, but also carried a unique "shattering" effect. With every collision, tiny thunder shockwaves penetrated the opponent's body, destroying its muscles and bones, while its skin was cracked open with scale-patterned wounds that pulsed with numbness!
This wolf bandit leader, despite having soul emperor-level soul power, was beaten into retreat under Chen Yuan's exquisite and violent assault, possessing only the ability to parry and no power to fight back!
On the other side, Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu had each suppressed their respective opponents. Tang Chen's Clear Sky Hammer was heavy and powerful, smashing his opponent until they vomited blood incessantly; Qian Daoliu's Angel Sacred Sword purified the dark breath, the sword light like a rainbow, leaving charred sword marks on his opponent's body.
Seeing their leader suppressed, the offensive of the Wolf Bandit pack suddenly became chaotic.
Chen Yuan seized the opportunity and shouted to Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu, "The two of you, clear the small fry first!"
Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu understood immediately. Tang Chen forced his opponent back with a fierce attack, then raised his Clear Sky Hammer high as his Third Soul Ring lit up, "Third Soul Skill, Whirlwind Dance!" The giant hammer, carrying a terrifying whirlwind, charged into the pack of Wolf Bandits like a meat grinder.
Qian Daoliu folded his wings, his Fifth Soul Ring shining brilliantly, "Fifth Soul Skill, Holy Light Judgment!" A golden beam of light, incredibly condensed and filled with the power of sacred purification, swept across the dense cluster of Wolf Bandits like divine punishment; wherever it passed, the Wolf Bandits melted away like ice and snow.
Chen Yuan was even more direct, temporarily abandoning the Wolf Bandit Leader he had been entangled with. His body moved like a swimming dragon, shuttling rapidly through the pack. His Second Soul Skill, Thunderous Might, released thousands of lightning bolts to paralyze the surrounding Wolf Bandits, and he drove his Dragon Claw to form claw radiances over three feet long, clearing a small area with every strike.
Under the joint cleanup of the three, the number of Wolf Bandits plummeted at a speed visible to the naked eye. Ordinary Wolf Bandits and Intermediate Wolf Bandits could not withstand the combined attacks of these three peerless geniuses, falling in droves.
The three Wolf Bandit Leaders let out anxious and angry roars, wanting to intervene, but they were held fast by their respective opponents.
In less than the time it takes to burn an incense stick, nearly five hundred Wolf Bandits had been almost completely slaughtered, save for a few who were quick-witted enough to flee into the Mountains and Forests! The vast Rocky Beach was strewn with the corpses of Wolf Bandits, and the Air was filled with a mixed stench of burning flesh and blood.
Now, only the three battered and panting Wolf Bandit Leaders remained.
The three men formed a triangle, surrounding the three Wolf Bandit Leaders in the center.
Tang Chen wiped the bloodstains from his face and grinned, his fighting spirit soaring: "Satisfying! I didn't expect to meet two such experts in this wilderness! Let's finish off these three beast leaders first, then we can have a good chat!"
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, his golden eyes also carrying a hint of appreciation as he looked at Chen Yuan: "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family is truly well-deserved of its reputation. How should I address you?"
Chen Yuan dispersed his dragon transformation state, though his Soul Rings still pulsed around him, and he spoke calmly: "Yu Yuanchen." He did not hide it; since his Martial Soul and Soul Rings were already exposed, there was no point in hiding his name.
After stating his name, his gaze locked onto the three desperate Wolf Bandit Leaders, revealing a dangerous glint.
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