Douluo Continent III Haotian Wulin

Xie Xie's body turned into light and vanished.

The spiritual energy he had not yet fully absorbed overflowed, part of which was drawn towards Tang Wulin and quickly gathered there; the other part did not drift over, but instead crossed the trees and merged with another aura in the distance.

Before Tang Wulin could take a closer look, the bushes in front of him parted silently.

A massive, dark golden figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the trees.

It was over three meters tall, its entire body covered in dark golden fur. The fur had no softness whatsoever; in the dim forest light, it gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen, as if each strand were cast from refined iron.

Its shoulders are extremely broad.

Standing there, it's like a moving city wall.

What's most terrifying are its forelimbs.

Its thick arms almost reached the ground, and five dark golden claws grew from the front of its paws. Each claw was over a meter long, with a cold, sinister curve, and the edges of the claws were not even clearly visible.

It was as if even the light falling on it would be cut apart.

These sharp claws were what tore Xie Xie apart in an instant.

Tang Wulin's heart tightened suddenly.

Thank you for the invitation.

The pain of being cut open, even if it doesn't actually carry over into reality, will still have a strong impact on one's mental state.

They had all experienced "death" in the Ascension Platform, but being cut into several pieces by a single claw was still a first for Xie Xie.

Tang Wulin had no time to worry about anything else.

Because he had already recognized the spirit beast in front of him.

Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

This name is almost impossible for anyone who has studied the knowledge of soul beasts to mistake.

It is one of the top races in the world of soul beasts.

Strength, defense, speed, and explosiveness are all present, with virtually no obvious weaknesses. Moreover, those dark gold claws are terrifying weapons capable of tearing apart the defenses of most soul beasts.

Legend has it that fully grown Dark Gold Devilclaw Bears even dare to fight dragons head-on.

They live alone, occupying their own territory, without relying on a clan, and few spirit beasts dare to approach them.

The human-faced spider is a killer lurking in the shadows.

The Flame Lion Pack is a dominant force that rules an area by relying on its numbers and teamwork.

The Dark Gold Devil Claw Bear is different.

It only needs itself.

Although the one in front of us is far from being an adult, judging from its size and aura alone, it has already reached the level of a hundred years old.

A century-old dark gold dinosaur claw bear.

This age limit may not sound high, but for a top-tier soul beast like this, it's enough to make it an almost unbeatable existence in the initial Spirit Ascension Platform.

Xie Xie didn't even see its attack clearly.

This is the most direct proof.

confrontation?

Tang Wulin had never entertained such a fantasy.

He gripped the heavy star hammer tightly, turned around and left.

There was no probing.

Without hesitation.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's gaze remained fixed on him.

Some of the spiritual energy that had just dissipated from Xie Xie had already merged into its dark golden fur. The rest was now surrounding Tang Wulin.

To it, Tang Wulin was a mass of dense spiritual energy in motion.

Moreover, the prey had just dodged one of its claws.

This seems to have made it a little more interesting.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear took a step forward.

The little ant spirit beneath Tang Wulin's feet suddenly raised its antennae.

The tremors from the ground were extremely severe.

The next instant, a chill ran down his right side.

Without a second thought, Tang Wulin suddenly slammed his Star Hammer into a large tree beside him.

"Bang!"

The hammerhead slammed into the tree trunk, and Tang Wulin used the recoil to forcefully twist his body.

A dark golden claw-like edge grazed his back.

The three large trees behind it all had smooth cuts on them at the same time, and their crowns did not fall down immediately, but remained in their original positions.

It wasn't until Tang Wulin rushed forward more than ten meters that the three trees all shifted and crashed down.

There was no collision.

There was no roar.

There was only a moment of silence after the cutting.

Tang Wulin felt a chill in his heart.

This is not simply about sharpness.

Given the current strength of the Sinking Star Hammer, it might not be able to escape unscathed even if it were to collide head-on with these claws.

It's even less likely that you can rely on the hammer to block continuously.

The oppressive feeling from behind was getting closer and closer.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's massive size did not affect its speed at all; it ran without making much noise. Only the heavy tremors from the ground reminded Tang Wulin that the terrifying soul beast was rapidly approaching.

Just then, a series of low roars suddenly came from ahead.

A scorching heat surged from between the trees.

Clusters of orange-red flames were rapidly approaching.

It is a pack of Flame Lions.

The flying spirit beasts that Zhang Yangzi summoned obviously couldn't hold them off for long.

Or rather, those flying spirit beasts have already been dealt with.

Tang Wulin's eyes suddenly narrowed.

Ahead lies the Flaming Lion.

Following it is the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

No matter which way he goes, he can't really escape.

He did not press the emergency call button immediately.

There is still a lot of spiritual energy around the body that has not yet been absorbed. For every breath that lasts longer, the little ant's soul can absorb one more unit.

They have finished the exam.

This is not true death either.

Since there's no way to escape, let's let these two sides collide first.

Tang Wulin gritted his teeth and charged towards the flaming lion pack.

"roar--"

A powerful lion's roar shook the forest.

The lead lion was the first to burst out of the flames.

It was over four meters long, with a ring of crimson mane around its head, flames rising and falling with the mane like a burning crown. Its entire body was ablaze with light, and each step it took left a charred footprint.

The Thousand-Year Flame Demon Lion.

It was clearly still carrying the anger of being disturbed by the flying soul beast.

Upon seeing the dense aura of spiritual energy emanating from Tang Wulin, the lion's rage quickly turned into greed.

It raised its head and roared.

The surrounding lionesses immediately dispersed and surrounded the area from both sides.

The lion, meanwhile, accelerated forward, preparing to enjoy this most concentrated spiritual energy all to itself.

Tang Wulin did not slow down.

The distance between the two sides rapidly decreased.

Twenty meters.

ten meters.

The heat wave from the Flame Lion had already hit his face, making Tang Wulin's skin feel tight.

Just before the lion leaped up, Tang Wulin stomped on a bare rock.

With a powerful push from his right foot, the rock shattered beneath his feet.

He leaped to the side and upward, grabbed the thick vine hanging overhead with his left hand, and swung violently to the side using the momentum of his forward momentum.

Almost at the same moment he changed direction, a dark golden figure swept past from behind.

There was no roaring.

There was no build-up of momentum.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear appeared before the Flame Lion.

The ancient lion, which was about to pounce, suddenly froze.

Its front paws were already off the ground, but its body abruptly retracted backward in mid-air, leaving four long trails in the soil when its limbs landed.

Immediately afterwards, the orange-red flames that had been rising on its body quickly went out.

The mane that had been standing on end like a crown of flames on its head gradually calmed down.

The Thousand-Year Flame Lion lowered its head.

Its tail was tucked between its hind legs, and its massive body slowly lay down on the ground, emitting a low whimper.

It's not a protest.

It wasn't a warning either.

It is submission.

The lionesses who had just finished surrounding the area also extinguished their flames and lay down.

The dozens of fiery lions that had been so menacing just moments before suddenly became like a group of frightened little beasts, not daring to make the slightest move the moment the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear appeared.

Tang Wulin, hanging from the vines, was stunned by what he saw.

Is this the same pack of fiery lion demons that chased them away in a sorry state just now?

Is that thing lying on the ground really the Thousand-Year Flame Demon Lion?

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear didn't look at them.

It was as if this pride of lions, capable of sweeping away ordinary Soul Master teams, was not worth it stopping in its tracks.

Its cold, dark red eyes remained fixed on Tang Wulin.

At this moment, Tang Wulin truly understood what it meant to be the king of soul beasts.

It's not about yelling.

It's not about quantity.

It only needs to stand there.

The other spirit beasts will then know who the hunter is.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear slowly raised its right arm.

Dark golden light rapidly condensed on the five giant claws.

An indescribable sense of crisis instantly pierced Tang Wulin's mind.

The little ant's spirit issued a strong warning.

Tang Wulin loosened the vines and fell downwards.

Before landing, he slammed the hammer heavily onto the ground on the side, using the recoil to bounce himself to the other side.

The next instant, a huge dark gold claw shadow swept across.

Everything that was originally where Tang Wulin stood has been neatly cut up.

vine.

trunk.

shrub.

soil.

Even the ground was left with five deep, narrow cracks.

There was still no loud roar.

That's precisely why it's even more terrifying.

It was as if the area where that claw shadow passed was originally meant to be divided into several parts.

Dark Gold Terror Claw.

This is the real Dark Gold Terrorclaw.

That's a power strong enough to tear apart the body of a top-tier soul beast.

The ground shook again as soon as Tang Wulin landed.

The massive body of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear had already leaped high into the air.

Its jumping power and speed were completely disproportionate to its heavy body. With a single leap, it covered a distance of more than ten meters and appeared above Tang Wulin's head.

A massive, dark golden claw descended upon them.

There's no escaping it.

A golden light appeared in Tang Wulin's eyes.

Since we can't avoid it, let's give it a try.

From the moment he recognized the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, a thought had been lurking in his mind.

Its dark gold claws are hailed as one of the sharpest weapons in the world of soul beasts.

So, what about his own Golden Dragon Claw?

Can the power of the Golden Dragon King truly clash with it head-on?

This idea is almost insane.

However, he has the opportunity to try it at the Ascension Platform.

Even if you fail, you'll just be eliminated.

Moreover, he had already adjusted his body angle in advance.

Avoid the head and mental center as much as possible.

As long as one doesn't experience the most extreme mental shock in an instant, the aftereffects of leaving the Ascension Platform won't be so severe as to be irreversible.

Tang Wulin poured all the remaining soul power in his body into his right arm.

Deep within his bloodline, the power of the Golden Dragon King suddenly awakened.

Fine, dense golden scales spread upwards from the wrist, covering the entire right arm.

The five fingers rapidly grew longer, and the tips transformed into sharp, golden claws.

Golden Dragon Claw!

Compared to the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's giant claws, which were over a meter long, Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon Claws appeared tiny.

But the moment it appeared, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's eyes changed for the first time.

That was not the submission that dragons of the bloodline showed to the Golden Dragon King.

Rather, it is the instinctive alertness that arises when a top predator senses another dangerous force.

Tang Wulin suddenly twisted his waist in mid-air.

The golden dragon claws moved upwards, directly confronting the dark gold dinosaur claws.

"Clang—"

Two disproportionately large claws collided.

The ear-piercing sound of metal scraping instantly pierced the forest.

Tang Wulin felt his soul power being completely drained the moment he made contact.

It's not consumed quickly.

Instead, it vanished suddenly.

It felt as if all the blood in my body was on fire, with scalding heat shooting from my chest to the top of my head. Especially deep between my eyebrows, I felt an unprecedented burning sensation, as if something there had opened its eyes.

A faint golden light flashed and disappeared from between his brows.

The Dark Gold Terror Claw was momentarily deflected outwards by the Golden Dragon Claw.

Only for a moment.

However, this caused the giant claw, which was originally enough to tear Tang Wulin apart from head to toe, to deviate from its course.

For the first time, surprise appeared in the dark red eyes of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

However, Tang Wulin's power was ultimately too weak.

After its soul power was exhausted, the golden dragon claw quickly dimmed.

The golden claws retracted, returning to their normal shape.

The dark gold claws that had been deflected pressed down again in the next moment.

Tang Wulin was powerless to dodge.

He only had time to tighten his body in mid-air to avoid the claws' direct trajectory.

A dark golden light swept across his waist.

No pain came immediately.

There was only a bone-chilling cold.

Then came the feeling of emptiness, as if the upper and lower parts of the body had suddenly lost connection.

Tang Wulin lowered his head.

The field of vision has begun to darken.

The last thing he saw was a few golden scales on his right hand that had not yet completely faded.

It turns out that the Golden Dragon Claw is still a bit harder.

The thought flashed through my mind.

Immediately afterwards, an intense feeling of numbness engulfed everything.

A light shone.

Tang Wulin's body disappeared into the forest of the Spirit Ascension Platform before it even hit the ground.