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"Swish!"
A sharp sound, like a shrill whistle, ripped through the void. Like a venomous python lurking in the endless darkness of the abyss, the black chain suddenly pierced through space, carrying the aura of death.
In an instant, it transformed into a blurry black line, like a bolt of black lightning, shooting with unstoppable force towards Yao Lao nearby.
The tip of the chain was sharp as a blade, seemingly capable of severing anything. Mysterious runes shone eerily at the tip, and spirals entwined it like the claws of a demon.
Under the surging, crushing energy of the Wu Guardian, a chilling aura permeated it, seemingly tangible, and the surrounding air seemed frozen in place.
Clearly, this dark, sinister chain was no ordinary iron chain.
Facing the chains that whizzed through space at astonishing speed like a ghost, Yao Lao's gaze instantly sharpened like a sword, his expression utterly solemn, fearing the slightest negligence or slackness.
The mysterious and eerie Soul Palace, their attacks seemed imbued with the unholy magic of the Nine Nether Abyss, capable of inflicting devastating damage to the soul form.
Fortunately, Yao Lao was no ordinary soul form. At that moment, an invisible aura of pressure emanated from him. Bone Spirit Cold Fire danced and blazed around him, the azure flames acting like loyal guardians, protecting every inch of his soul. Facing the powerful predators of the Soul Palace, Yao Lao was not without defense.
The azure flames in Yao Lao's palm surged like surging waves, tumbling violently up and down, their scorching heat causing the surrounding space to slightly warp.
Then, the flames instantly transformed into a lightning-fast rocket, shooting out with unstoppable, earth-shattering momentum, colliding fiercely with the menacing black chain.
"Bang!"
A muffled roar echoed, a sound like the roar of an ancient beast, shaking the entire world.
There was no earth-shattering explosion of energy, only a ripple of energy, a shimmering white amidst the pitch black, spreading silently and ghostly.
Wherever these ripples passed, space trembled slightly like ripples on water, as if it were about to shatter under the force.
The black chain and the rocket clashed fiercely, their collision sending countless sparks flying like dazzling fireworks.
However, the outcome was starkly different from the instant destruction Guardian Wu had anticipated. Even more so, a faint, strange blend of icy cold and scorching heat emanating from the chain caused his Dou Qi to surge in a chaotic manner, stirring like boiling water.
"No wonder you were able to escape the Soul Palace's pursuit back then. It turned out to be due to the power of this strange fire!" The chain missed its target and quickly retracted, circling around the guardian Wu like an obedient vicious dog.
His red eyes fixed grimly on Yao Chen across from him. His words were filled with surprise, but his gaze shone with an even more ferocious glint.
When faced with Soul Palace hunters, ordinary souls, no matter how powerful their souls, would be greatly diminished in their capabilities. The weapons they wielded were meticulously crafted, with a miraculous effect specifically designed to counter souls.
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However, this restraint is largely ineffective against souls possessing strange fires and other celestial spiritual objects.
And just as he had said, Yao Lao's ability to escape the Soul Palace's pursuit was due to the unparalleled power of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, which allowed him to survive a desperate situation.
With a cold gaze, Yao Lao gazed indifferently at the guardian Wu, surrounded by a swirling black mist that seemed to engulf everything. He slowly extended his hand and gently grasped it. Bone Spirit Cold Fire instantly surged out like a surging tide, swiftly enveloping the Xuanzhong Ruler.
In an instant, the Xuanzhong Ruler was completely engulfed in a deep white flame. The blazing flames rose, yet the light of the flames strangely gave off a sense of coldness. However, anyone who dared to touch this seemingly cold flame would be instantly incinerated into a pile of ash.
"Your Soul Palace's restraining effect on soul forms is of little use to me. So, show your true strength, or you will die here today." Yao Lao pointed the Xuanzhong Ruler, coated in the cold fire of the Bone Spirit, at the guardian Wu. His voice was steady, yet filled with undeniable authority.
"Hmph, quite arrogant! Even if the restraining effect is gone, you think you can kill this guardian with your soul form? You're dreaming!" Upon hearing this, the guardian Wu sneered, his laughter particularly harsh in the tense atmosphere.
Then, with a sudden jerk of his arm, three dark shadows surged out from behind with a rustling sound, finally circling above him like three ferocious venomous snakes.
"Three Soul Locks!"
A hand shimmered in black mist extended, and with a sudden shift of hand seals, the three chains circling above the guardian Wu's head suddenly shot out with a sharp whistling sound.
The three chains transformed into black threads, crisscrossing with blinding speed, weaving an impenetrable web of death, precisely blocking all of Yao Lao's escape routes.
Clearly, this Wu guardian had mastered this strange weapon, the chains, to a pinnacle of mastery.
Yao Lao stared coldly at the three black threads rapidly magnifying before his eyes, his expression unchanged. With a casual flick of his sleeve, his five fingers flicked, and five streams of azure flames rapidly coalesced into form. Like five nimble snakes, they swirled around him before suddenly bursting forth, colliding head-on with the three chains.
Clang! Clang!
The chains collided with the azure flames, the sound resounding like the clash of metal, crisp and resounding, and even sending dazzling sparks shooting out like meteors.
Yet, no matter how unpredictable and shifting the chains' attacks, the five flaming snakes commanded by Yao Lao were able to contain them all. Such a sophisticated and profound battle experience was truly breathtaking.
After unleashing such drastic measures, yet still achieving no tangible results, the guardian Wu's expression instantly turned extremely grim, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
He could clearly feel a strange, alternating heat of cold and heat spreading through the chains each time they collided with the flames. This strange sensation sent a wave of discomfort through him, as if millions of ants were gnawing at his soul.
"This old immortal is truly formidable! No wonder the Soul Palace sent three powerful guardians back then, but he still managed to escape. I used to think those guys were lying, but I never expected... he'd actually be so formidable."
(End of Chapter)