NOVEL NEXT Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Eden's Self-Created Soul Technique
Chapter 178: Eden's Self-Created Soul Technique
As Sword Douluo had predicted, after witnessing Yaomei's self-created soul technique, Soma and Yuna unleashed their own Martial Soul Fusion.
Flames fueled by violent winds roared forth, engulfing Yaomei and his Crescent Moon in an inferno.
Even as the flames consumed him, Yaomei maintained his high-speed rotation. Sparks flew from his slashes, scattering across the arena at an incredible speed.
Bibi Dong, observing the chaos, lightly tapped her Pope Scepter on the ground. A robust soul power barrier instantly formed around the stage. The scattered fireballs fizzled harmlessly against the barrier, dissipating into smoke.
"This Bibi Dong… her strength is no joke," murmured several of the Nine Stars Hall's hidden Title Douluo. They could form a soul power barrier themselves, but what astounded them was that Bibi Dong achieved this without releasing her Martial Soul or emanating detectable soul power fluctuations.
All eyes instinctively turned to Saga. Among them, only Saga could manage such a feat.
"Bibi Dong's strength may very well have reached level 99," Saga said, his brows furrowed. "But there's something strange—her power seems to be restricted somehow. If it came down to a fight, she wouldn't be my match. However, whatever is suppressing her strength gives me an ominous feeling. I suspect it's connected to a force that transcends this world's plane."
"Could it be a god's trial?" Camus speculated. "Bibi Dong is the second recorded twin Martial Soul user on Douluo Continent, with innate full soul power. She became a Title Douluo in her thirties. It wouldn't be surprising if she caught the attention of a deity."
"But isn't a god's trial supposed to be a boon for soul masters?" Milo interjected, puzzled. "Under divine influence, a trial should dramatically enhance the challenger's soul power in a short time. Why is Bibi Dong the opposite? She clearly has level 99 strength but can't fully utilize it."
"No idea," Saga replied with a shake of his head. "If it's possible, I'd suggest the Young Master eliminate her sooner rather than later. I can sense that if she ever overcomes this restriction, she'll immediately become a being that transcends this world's limits. Unless I can break free of this world's suppression myself, even I won't be able to defeat her."
Saga's unparalleled strength had made him a target of the Douluo plane's will. His cultivation had stagnated for years, not because he lacked talent or effort, but because he had reached the apex of this world's rules. One more step, and he would transcend its limitations entirely.
"That would be difficult," Camus said, shaking his head in frustration. "Bibi Dong is the Pope of Spirit Hall, the face of their institution. Any rash move against her would risk turning the worship hall—whom the Young Master painstakingly recruited—against us. If a large-scale conflict breaks out, the two empires, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would only stand to gain."
"Don't worry," Aiolia said calmly. "Didn't the Young Master mention that he has already found a method to transcend this world's suppression? Trust him. The future of this world belongs to the Young Master—and to Nine Stars Hall."
As they conversed, the battle between Soma and Yuna's Martial Soul Fusion and Yaomei's Crescent Moon reached a fever pitch on the arena.
Yaomei's rapid rotation created an ear-piercing screech, forcing back Soma and Yuna's Martial Soul Fusion attack bit by bit.
Though Soma and Yuna's soul power surpassed that of Xie Yue and Hu Liena, their Martial Soul Fusion lacked the same compatibility. After all, Soma and Yuna neither shared a bloodline nor were romantically bonded.
In quantitative terms, Xie Yue and Hu Liena's compatibility likely ranged between 70% and 80%, while Soma and Yuna's was only around 50%.
"Chen Xin, it seems that Hu Liena and Xie Yue's Martial Soul Fusion is still superior," Ghost Douluo remarked, his raspy voice tinged with satisfaction as a smug grin spread across his face. At this moment, even his usually hoarse tone sounded unusually energetic.
Chen Xin snorted coldly and turned his head away, refusing to look at Ghost Douluo's smug expression.
Ning Fengzhi, however, smiled faintly and remarked, "Elder Ghost's vision seems a bit narrow. Don't forget, Nine Stars Academy still has a control-type soul master who hasn't made a move yet!"
Ning Fengzhi's comment served as a reminder not only to Ghost Douluo but also to Bibi Dong. Concern often clouds judgment, and Bibi Dong had focused all her attention on Hu Liena and Xie Yue, neglecting Eden, who had only used his third soul skill earlier in the match.
At that moment, Bibi Dong finally turned her gaze to Eden, suddenly recalling that among the seven members of Nine Stars Academy, this control-type soul master had the highest soul power—on the verge of breaking through to the Soul Emperor rank.
Eden stood motionless, yet soul power surged around him. His fourth and fifth soul rings alternated with a dazzling brilliance.
"Is this... a self-created soul technique?"
Bibi Dong felt a sense of foreboding.
Just then, Eden completed his preparation. The sky above the arena grew dark as thunderclouds swirled and churned. The deep rumble of thunder echoed like cannon fire, filling the air with a palpable tension.
"Self-created soul technique: Thunder God's Light!"
With a fierce punch to the ground, Eden unleashed his attack. Lightning tore through the dark clouds, and the thunder's roar rolled across the sky, starting as a distant murmur before growing into a deafening crescendo. Even the nearby Title Douluo felt a stifling pressure, while Ning Fengzhi's breathing became visibly strained under the oppressive atmosphere.
"This Eden is another one to watch closely," thought both Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi at the same time.
The churning thunderclouds suddenly contracted violently, forming a massive blue lightning pillar several meters long. Like a serpent of pure electricity, it shot forth from the clouds, tearing through the sky with a terrifying crackle. The bolt ripped toward Yaomei's position on the arena with earth-shaking force.
Yaomei, still spinning at high speed, was struck head-on by the descending lightning. The resulting explosion echoed like a bomb going off. The impact wasn't limited to Yaomei alone—the very ground beneath him shattered, sending debris flying in all directions.
"Nana!" Bibi Dong cried out in alarm. Eden's self-created soul technique seemed to harness the elemental power of the heavens, its strength approaching that of a Soul Sage's full-strength attack. In Yaomei's exhausted state, not only was he unlikely to withstand the strike, but his survival was also uncertain.
"Your Grace, rest assured!"
From the resting area, Xiao Yu watched Bibi Dong with a playful smile. "The members of Nine Stars Academy would never harm the beloved disciple of the Pope."
(End of Chapter)
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