Douluo Continent: The Evil Tiger Subdues the Eight Desolations, and Marries Zhu Zhuqing

That golden-armored dark leopard was one that she and Lin Ye chased for most of the day before cornering it.

We've been chasing him since dark, sweating buckets, and finally managed to beat this beast to the point of near death.

Then the two of you jump down from the sky, unleash a soul skill, and immediately claim it's yours?

There's no such logic in the world.

"Lin Ye..."

Zhu Zhuqing took a half step closer and lowered her voice.

"Big kitty, I know what you mean, don't rush."

Lin Ye then looked at Zhao Lie again, his tone still calm.

"Senior, as you can see, most of the injuries on this golden-armored dark leopard were caused by us."

"The rule of first come, first served should be recognized in both the Soul Master world and the Soul Hunter world, right?"

Zhao Lie finally looked at him properly.

His gaze wasn't particularly serious; it was more like looking at an ant on the roadside.

"First come, first served?"

Zhao Lie repeated the four words, then let out a cold laugh.

"Kid, you're talking to me about first come, first served?"

"Alright, then I'll explain some reasoning to you."

"Every year, my Fire Leopard Sect comes to this forest to hunt leopard-type soul beasts. Who wouldn't obey us when we see it?"

"You two brats who appeared out of nowhere, how dare you touch my Fire Leopard Sect's prey on my territory?"

Every word he spoke carried an air of condescending oppression.

"Kid, I advise you to think carefully before you speak."

Lin Ye's brow twitched slightly.

Your territory? Your prey?

When did Sunset Forest become the private property of your Fire Leopard Sect?

How is this logic any different from those who stage accidents on the street?

"Senior, I'm afraid that's not fair."

Lin Ye's tone was still relatively restrained, but it had already turned cold.

"Sunset Forest is a public hunting ground; whoever hunts a spirit beast first owns it. This is a universally acknowledged fact in the spirit master world..."

"Shut up."

"This is fucking annoying!"

Zhao Lie was too lazy to listen anymore.

He simply raised his eyelids and casually pushed his right hand forward.

"Third Soul Skill, Fire Leopard Cross Slash!"

Two intersecting crimson flames materialized out of thin air, drawing a huge "+" in the night, and slashed towards Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing with scorching heat!

A level 61 Soul Emperor's millennium-old soul skill!

"Damn it!"

Lin Ye's pupils suddenly contracted.

He had been on guard against this move, but he didn't expect the old man to turn on him even faster than he had predicted!

They attacked without warning, without any transition period!

"Big cat, step back!"

Lin Ye grabbed Zhu Zhuqing and pulled her behind him, pushing her forward with both arms.

"Second Soul Skill, Guardian of the Evil God!"

The moment the purple barrier materialized in front of him, the two beams of fire slammed down upon him.

boom!!

The barrier trembled violently, and cracks spread wildly from the center outwards.

Lin Ye's feet plowed two deep furrows in the ground, and he was pushed backward three or four meters.

The scorching heat from the flames overflowed along the edge of the barrier, causing a stinging sensation on his face.

The barrier is still there, but many cracks have appeared.

"Such powerful attack..."

Lin Ye gritted his teeth.

The Soul Emperor at level 60 is not even in the same league as the opponents we've encountered before.

Zhao Lie shook his sleeves, his expression somewhat shocked.

"A mere brat from the third ring road actually blocked my attack?"

"Hmph, you're really lucky."

Then Zhao Lie walked over slowly.

With each step he took, a layer of his spirit rings lit up.

Then six spirit rings slowly appeared.

The colors are yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black.

The standard six-ring configuration, with two eternal black rings slowly rotating underfoot, releases an aura that causes the surrounding bushes to lean backward repeatedly.

Zhu Zhuqing, standing to the side, was so overwhelmed by the oppressive feeling that her knees buckled and she almost knelt down.

At this moment, Zhao Lie looked down at Lin Ye with the same gaze he would give a grasshopper blocking his way.

"Kids, I don't care who you two are."

"But the Fire Leopard Sect has never given up on any soul beast it has set its sights on."

He paused for a moment, then smiled slightly.

"Did you understand?"

Lin Ye's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Heh, what a Fire Leopard Sect."

He spoke with a cold laugh:

"We caught up with this golden-armored dark leopard first and injured it first. Not only did you rush out halfway to steal our prey, but you also attacked our juniors directly?"

"What do you call this? This is outright robbery!"

"Is the rule of the Fire Leopard Sect to bully the younger generation and steal others' prey?"

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Zhao Lie's eyes.

He didn't waste any words with Lin Ye, but clenched his fist and took a step forward.

The next second, Zhao Lie's figure disappeared from the spot.

When he reappeared, his fist was already in front of Lin Ye.

That speed was ridiculously fast.

"Second Soul Skill, Guardian of the Evil God!"

Lin Ye only had time to raise the barrier again.

boom!!

This punch left no room for retreat.

The purple barrier lasted for less than half a second...

Click!

With a clear sound, the barrier shattered completely.

The shockwave from the shattering barrier sent Lin Ye and Zhu Zhuqing flying simultaneously. The two tumbled in the air before barely regaining their balance, each taking seven or eight steps back.

Lin Ye's hand was numb from the shock, and a dull pain came up from his arm.

Zhu Zhuqing was slightly better, but her face had turned pale.

This is the power of the Soul Emperor.

This is completely different from the Soul Masters and Soul Kings I've encountered before.

Zhao Lie glanced at his fist and casually shook it.

"Kid, I didn't originally intend to kill you."

"They're just kids, no need to dirty my hands."

As he spoke, he took two more steps forward, and the six soul rings shone brightly in the night.

"But you really don't know what's good for you."

"I'm trying to talk to you nicely, but you won't listen. You insist on trying to reason with me."

At that moment, Yan Qing suddenly burst into laughter, then teased:

"Elder Zhao, why waste words with this beast? Just tell them to kowtow three times and get lost!"

Zhao Lie thought for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Okay, that's a good idea."

He then looked at Lin Ye and said coldly:

"Boy, kneel down right now and kowtow three times. Then I'll let you go."

"How about it? Isn't it a great deal?"

Zhao Lie stretched out his right hand, pointed his index finger downwards, and tapped the ground.

Seeing this, Yan Qing burst into laughter from behind.

"Hahahaha! Two ignorant fools! How dare you talk back to Elder Zhao!"

"Kneel down! Kneel down now! After you've kowtowed, get the hell out of here!"

Zhu Zhuqing's hands were trembling uncontrollably at this moment.

It wasn't fear, it was anger!

She was bullied by Zhu Zhuyun and hunted by assassins from childhood to adulthood, and she never bowed her head to anyone.

kneel?

On what grounds?

"Lin Ye..." She bit her lip, her cat paw already reaching out.

Lin Ye stood in front of her, his mind racing.

The gap in strength is too large!

Even if a level 61 Soul Emperor activates the Dark Demon Evil God Transformation, tripling his attack and defense, he's still no match for him.

This is a gap that cannot be bridged by skill.

Wait, where is Dugu Bo?

That old poisoner said he would protect him for a year.

His mental detection range is now five hundred meters. If Dugu Bo is nearby...

The very second that thought flashed through my mind.

A magnificent sound suddenly boomed down from above.

"A mere sixth-ring Soul Emperor! How dare you!"