Soul Land: Xiao Yan Reincarnates as Huo Yuhao

Soaring through the air, Xiao Yan quickly sensed something was amiss. A massive, mysterious soul beast wreathed in dark red flames leaped from the side with lightning speed, charging straight at Xiao Yan mid-air.

In this critical moment, Xiao Yan's hand flipped back to grip the hilt of the Heavy Xuan Ruler strapped to his back. With a sharp draw, he stepped on the void, his figure vanishing like a ghost and reappearing at the side of the charging beast.

"Get lost!"

With a low shout, Xiao Yan swung the ruler with a forceful sweep. The air around it crackled as the soul force concentrated on the blade formed a brilliant arc of white flame, cutting through the space with an almost mystical sharpness.

Bang!

The Heavy Xuan Ruler, moving with the momentum of thunder, smashed into the beast's head before it could react. The strike split its head open, spilling rivulets of blood. The colossal creature plummeted to the ground like a fallen star, smashing into the earth and leaving a massive crater. It let out a trio of enraged howls that reverberated through the forest.

Hovering mid-air, Xiao Yan took a closer look at the soul beast. It stood over five meters tall, its body resembling that of a lion but with three identical massive heads, each more than a meter in diameter.

"Roar!"

The beast opened its gaping jaws, revealing terrifying golden fangs as it let out another deafening roar. Its oppressive aura surged outward, forcing all the nearby soul beasts within ten kilometers to collapse to the ground in submission.

"Xiao Yan, that's the Crimson King, ranked eighth among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts! Its true form is the Three-Headed Crimson Demon Mastiff. Back when I roamed the Star Dou Forest, it bullied me constantly. You have to avenge me!" Tian Meng Iceworm's voice rang out in Xiao Yan's mind, tinged with a rare fury.

"Oh? It bullied you back then?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow in surprise, his gaze lingering on the dark red flames curling around the Crimson King's body. He could tell that this fire, while not as pure as the Extreme Flame, was nearly its equal in intensity.

Clearly, the Crimson King's flames were also a type of Beast Flame.

Raising his head, the Crimson King glared at the black-robed youth in the air, its voice booming, "Foolish human! Do you even know who you're targeting? Daring to touch it means making an enemy of all the soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest!"

With a flutter of his wings, Xiao Yan hovered steadily above. His gaze swept downward at the Crimson King and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion as he replied coldly, "Today, I'm not only targeting it, but you as well. I've set my sights on both your flames, and I won't leave without them."

"What flames? I don't understand," the Crimson King replied, clearly baffled. After a brief pause, it raised its heads, warning, "Human, don't think I fear you just because you might have the strength of a Titled Douluo. The beast behind me is the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the Emperor Auspicious Beast of the Star Dou Forest and the sole Auspicious Beast on the continent. If it dies, the entire forest will go mad with rage."

"What are you even talking about? I only want to take a strand of its flame, not its life. Why are you so worked up?" Xiao Yan explained with a frown, realizing the Crimson King had misunderstood his intentions.

"I don't believe you! Humans are born deceivers!"

With another enraged roar, the Crimson King unleashed a torrent of dark red flames from all three mouths. Its flames surged forward like a tidal wave, filled with a murderous aura aimed directly at Xiao Yan.

The flames seemed to carry a signal in the language of soul beasts: "The Auspicious Beast is here! Humans have invaded! Protect it at all costs!"

"You're summoning reinforcements? Do you have a death wish?" Xiao Yan's brows furrowed in irritation. His body erupted with a brilliant white flame. With a powerful thrust of his wings, he streaked toward the Three-Eyed Golden Lion like a comet.

"Roar!"

The Crimson King bellowed again. Its blood-red pupils shone with malice as all three mouths released massive columns of dark red fire. The scorching flames enveloped the air, aiming to block Xiao Yan's advance.

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!

But Xiao Yan did not dodge. The Heavenly Flame surrounding his body consumed the Crimson King's fire on contact, reducing it to nothingness. Within moments, Xiao Yan had breached the fiery blockade and appeared directly above the beast.

With a decisive swing of his flame-coated ruler, he smashed it against the Crimson King. Each strike tore through the beast's fire-resistant hide, leaving bloody gashes.

Under the relentless barrage of Xiao Yan's attacks, the Crimson King could only howl in frustration and retreat. Taking advantage of the opening, Xiao Yan darted toward the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. With a flick of his wrist, his white flames surged forth, engulfing the Auspicious Beast.

Seeing this, the Crimson King roared furiously, its three sets of eyes glowing with wrath. "Human! If you harm the Auspicious Beast, we soul beasts will ensure your kind pays a bloody price!"

"Who said I'm going to kill it? I told you—I only want a strand of its origin flame. It won't be harmed." Xiao Yan's voice remained calm. Stretching out his hand, he prepared to use his Flame Mantra to extract the golden flame.

Just as Xiao Yan's fingers brushed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's fur, a towering shadow descended from the sky. The massive figure was covered in shimmering, dark golden fur, its long arms and burly frame standing over thirty meters tall. Its chest muscles bulged like small hills, radiating an overwhelming pressure.

"That's...?" Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, his gaze sharpening.

Beside him, Yao Lao materialized from the void, his expression serious. "Boy, I've suppressed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's power. I'll handle these two. Extract the flame quickly and ensure its survival. Once you succeed, we retreat immediately."

"Yes, Master!" Xiao Yan nodded solemnly.

The newcomer was none other than the Bear King, the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, a 470,000-year-old soul beast known for its unparalleled destruction. Second only to the Beast God Di Tian, the Bear King was a force feared throughout the forest. It had arrived swiftly in response to the Crimson King's distress call.

The Bear King's immense body exuded a suffocating aura. Its sharp claws glowed with dark golden light as it slashed downward, tearing through the very fabric of space. Dimensional cracks appeared where its claws struck, revealing faint starlight within.

Watching the Bear King's devastating attack, Yao Lao's expression hardened. Raising his hand, he unleashed a torrent of white flames. The two forces collided mid-air, creating a shockwave that rippled silently through the forest, shaking the very fabric of reality.

From the ground, Xiao Yan smiled faintly. Planting his heavy ruler beside him, he sat atop the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, his hand pressing gently on its head. "Relax. I won't harm you."

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion glared at him coldly, its melodic female voice trembling with fury. "Despicable human! If you dare harm me, I'll make sure you suffer a fate worse than death."

Xiao Yan chuckled. "Didn't I just say I won't harm you? I only need a tiny strand of your origin flame."

Ignoring its protests, Xiao Yan activated his Flame Mantra. A golden flame began pouring into him like a rushing tide, forming a fiery vortex above the Auspicious Beast.

With every passing moment, the golden flames surrounding the Three-Eyed Golden Lion dimmed, leaving only faint traces flickering weakly.

"Perfect. Thanks for the donation," Xiao Yan quipped as he stood, stretching lazily.

From a distance, the Bear King roared, its fury shaking the heavens as it prepared its next devastating attack.

For a moment, the Bear King resembled a golden sun, its brilliance radiating an awe-inspiring, destructive aura.

"Sky-Tearing Claw!"

The Bear King's thunderous roar rumbled across the sky like rolling thunder, signaling the unleashing of its ultimate attack. Its massive claws, glowing with dark golden energy, tore through the air, carrying an oppressive momentum that seemed capable of splitting the heavens themselves.

Yao Lao, standing calmly amidst the chaos, cast a cold, indifferent glance at the charging Bear King. His hand closed gently, and the Heavenly Flame began to gather rapidly in his palm. Within moments, it coalesced into a blazing white ruler, slightly smaller than Xiao Yan's Heavy Xuan Ruler. The ruler's surface was wreathed in flames, emanating a chilling, otherworldly coldness. Yet, beneath that cold exterior lay a heat so intense that anything it touched would be reduced to ashes in an instant.

Yao Lao's expression turned grave as a flicker of killing intent flashed through his eyes. With a sharp cry, he swung the flaming ruler downward toward the Bear King in the distance.

"Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler!"

Instantly, a crescent-shaped blade of pure white energy, three meters wide, erupted from the ruler's edge and streaked through the air like lightning. The searing heat radiating from the attack created the illusion of a fiery wave engulfing everything in its path. Its overwhelming momentum seemed capable of rending the sky itself, dwarfing even the might of the Bear King's Sky-Tearing Claw.

This Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler was leagues ahead of the one Xiao Yan had previously used. Its destructive power had increased tenfold, a testament to the chasm of strength between the master and his disciple.

The white energy blade shot through the air, leaving devastation in its wake. The mere residual energy from its passage shattered boulders into dust, and a half-meter-wide fissure snaked across the forest floor, leaving utter ruin in its path.

Boom!

In an instant, the two titanic forces collided mid-air, unleashing a deafening explosion. The point of impact became a chaotic maelstrom of tangible energy waves, rippling outward with unrelenting force.

It took only a fraction of a second for the Sky-Tearing Claw to disintegrate under the devastating onslaught of the white energy blade.

The blade, slightly diminished but still terrifyingly potent, continued its arc toward the Bear King. Its trajectory was set to cleave the massive soul beast in two, leaving no chance for survival.

Just as the blade closed in, the sky above darkened ominously. Inky black clouds churned violently, and a resounding dragon's roar echoed across the heavens. A massive black dragon, its size indeterminate, emerged faintly from within the storm clouds. Its body was covered in jet-black scales, each exuding an eerie purple glow.

The sudden appearance of the black dragon seemed to shift the tide of the battle. The Bear King paused, its oppressive aura momentarily subdued. It was as though an even greater power had descended, commanding the respect of all present.

This unexpected clash forged a strange connection between Xiao Yan and the soul beast clan. The beasts, known for their pride and ferocity, recognized only those stronger than themselves. Through this fateful encounter, a bond was formed, setting the stage for a future filled with both alliances and challenges.

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