Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

Kong Tianxu was confident that he would reach the level 89 barrier within two years at most, before he turned twenty.

However, for a Title Douluo...

He shook his head with a wry smile.

While condensing the first soul core ahead of schedule brought immeasurable benefits, the scale and quality of this soul core were truly terrifying, and the resources consumed in condensing the soul core also exceeded Kong Tianxu's imagination. He didn't know how much energy would be needed to break through to level 90 in the way he initially envisioned.

Is it really the only option left to settle for a Yin-Yang complementary dual-soul core?

As his thoughts raced, his speed increased imperceptibly. His figure gradually became ethereal, rising from the ground and riding the wind.

As he flew, he remained immersed in sensing the changes in his soul core. His speed continued to increase, transforming him into an elusive, pale purple-gold streak in the air.

Even more strangely, the boundary between this stream of light and its surroundings gradually blurred, giving it a mysterious quality of truly merging with the universe.

Flight no longer seemed to rely on soul power for propulsion; it was as if the air itself had become an extension of his body. With a slight thought, the airflow naturally propelled his body forward, the speed entirely at his command.

This is not merely a simple harmony between man and nature; it also incorporates his increasingly profound understanding and pure comprehension of the power of space, enabling him to reach such a wondrous realm that is almost one with the universe.

Just an hour later, he had gradually left the territory of the Heavenly Soul Empire and arrived at the outer edge of a mountain range that served as the natural boundary between the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Sun Moon Empire.

It should be here soon, right?

Looking at the sky, Kong Tianxu calculated the time and stopped by a clear stream.

He raised his hand and waved it lightly, and a black shadow flashed out, landing on the ground and transforming into a black cat-like creature.

With wings on its back and blood-red eyes, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, only the size of a house cat, let out a low howl and swiftly disappeared into the forest, soon returning with the corpse of a plump, hundred-year-old soul beast.

Kong Tianxu lit a campfire and slowly began to enjoy his meal, drinking from the clear stream. The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger lay at his feet, gnawing on a large bone. With a single open jaws, a dense stream of black energy enveloped and digested the entire bone.

As a top-tier devouring soul beast, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is undoubtedly extremely efficient at digesting and utilizing various nutrients. Its innate devouring ability allows it to utilize the essence of food to the fullest extent.

Watching the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger eat, Kong Tianxu seemed to suddenly realize something, and a thought flickered in his mind.

Behind him, a jet-black mass of air instantly took shape.

The Holy Spirit Puppet's first soul skill in ten thousand years: Dark Demon Refining God Devour.

Within a radius of 100 meters, everything suddenly became shrouded in darkness. The terrifying devouring power reduced everything within that area to nothing, consuming its energy, whether it was life or sand and stone.

The babbling brook in front of him instantly stopped flowing, nearly half of the water disappeared into thin air, and a huge amount of energy was forcibly extracted, condensing into a crystal-clear water ball above Kong Tianxu's palm.

He took out a jade bottle, carefully placed it inside, pointed it at the dark clouds in the sky, and shook it. As if boiling, colorful energy bubbles quickly rose to the surface.

Clouds in the blue sky, water in the bottle.

Too complicated.

But with this skill, if he fully utilizes everything in that paradise on earth, it would be enough for him to break through level 90.

Of course, a transfer station is also needed.

Feeling the unique effect of this soul skill originating from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, which had been around for 100,000 years, Kong Tianxu's lips curled into a thoughtful smile. A vague yet extremely bold idea quickly took shape in his mind.

Just then, the sky suddenly brightened.

The weather was originally very gloomy today, with dark clouds hanging low. But suddenly, somewhere in those thick clouds, it was as if a second sun had been born without warning.

A divine power of light erupted instantly, violently clearing away the thick fog that stretched for miles around, turning the mountain wilderness a stark white, revealing every detail.

At the core of the light that dispelled the dark clouds, a figure descended slowly, stepping through the void. Golden light swirled around him, and the phantom of a phoenix appeared and disappeared behind him.

Yan Shaozhe hovered in mid-air, his powerful soul power as a level 96 Super Douluo spreading out without reservation, his gaze fixed on the boy by the stream.

"Is Dean Yan reluctant to part with me and has come all this way to see me off?"

The clear stream began to flow again. Kong Tianxu swallowed the last bite of food, clapped his hands, and looked up at Yan Shaozhe, who stood in mid-air with murderous intent. A slightly relaxed smile even graced his face.

Chapter 248 Yan Shaozhe: What do you mean by "a single basic attack brought me to the Phoenix Rebirth"?

Yan Shaozhe's expression was ashen, his gaze complex as he looked at the boy by the stream below, and he slowly spoke:

"As your teacher, you are the most brilliant student I have ever seen in my life. Even my teacher, Dragon God Douluo Mu En, is far inferior to you at your age. A seven-ring Soul Saint at less than eighteen years old, with twin martial souls, and the legendary Silver Dragon martial soul, as well as a second awakening of the innate gold level..."

"Even my junior brother will probably find it difficult to reach your level in the future."

His tone suddenly shifted, his killing intent chilling:

"Unfortunately, you are a citizen of the Sun Moon Empire. This means that our positions are destined to be opposite. The higher your talent, the greater the threat you pose to the academy and the future of the continent. I have repeatedly confirmed this along the way, and there is absolutely no powerful figure secretly accompanying and protecting you."

Yan Shaozhe's golden light intensified, and the pressure of his Super Douluo level surged down on Kong Tianxu like a tangible tidal wave, causing a faint popping sound in the air.

"Today, I have come with the intention of killing you. No matter what tricks you have up your sleeve, or how talented you are, with your cultivation of only a Soul Saint, you are destined to perish at my hands today."

Before he finished speaking, nine perfectly matched spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—suddenly appeared behind him, their light swirling and their auras connected.

He took a step forward, a seemingly simple movement that subtly embodied the principles of heaven and earth. Then, he unleashed a punch from afar, aimed directly at Kong Tianxu.

A punch into the void! It seemed simple, but the moment this punch was thrown, the sky and earth within a radius of several hundred meters seemed to collapse suddenly, beginning to contract inward. A powerful binding force squeezed in from all directions.

This isn't a soul skill, but rather a skill created by Yan Shaozhe himself. It's a powerful skill that perfectly integrates essence, energy, and spirit. While possessing the foundation of dominating the world, it also has a unique artistic conception that belongs to him.

A violent roar exploded from the void, causing even the ground beneath Kong Tianxu's feet to tremble and the soil to churn.

Kong Tianxu's reaction to this punch was quite peculiar.

He neither took the hit head-on nor dodged; he simply made a half-hearted gesture with both hands in front of him.

A deep black hole, three meters in diameter, appeared out of nowhere without warning, like the gaping maw of a giant beast, silently suspended in the air.

"Boom! Boom boom boom—!"

Yan Shaozhe's punch, imbued with the power of his peak intent, slammed into the black hole, unleashing more than a dozen muffled and terrifying thuds! Violent energy turbulence spilled out from the edge of the black hole, tearing grooves into the surrounding ground.

A blast of air rose into the sky, and smoke and dust billowed everywhere.

At the center of the collision, both of them were thrown back several steps at the same time.

Kong Tianxu's gaze sharpened.

In this clash of pure power without any fancy tricks, he still had a gap in the subtlety and sophistication of his soul power application compared to Yan Shaozhe, who had been immersed in this art for over a hundred years. However, in terms of the quality and attribute level of his soul power, he achieved an absolute suppression.

He didn't have any advantage in soul power? And this rotating force was...

A look of shock appeared in Yan Shaozhe's eyes. After colliding with Kong Tianxu's seemingly simple action, he was shocked to find that the soul power he released was stirred up by a strange and powerful rotating force, and he completely lost control of it.

As the dean of the Martial Soul Department at Shrek Academy, he immediately recognized the source of this strange power.

"A Soul Core! You actually managed to condense a Soul Core before becoming a Title Douluo?!"

Yan Shaozhe exclaimed in surprise, his expression suddenly turning extremely serious, completely devoid of his previous composure.

He never imagined that Kong Tianxu had grown to such an extent that he could not only hold his own against him in a head-on confrontation, but had also stepped into the Soul Core realm, a realm that only Title Douluo could access.

It should be noted that Yan Shaozhe's own martial soul, the Bright Phoenix, is a top-tier martial soul, and he has cultivated it to the level of Super Douluo. As Elder Mu's direct disciple and the dean of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy, his strength is extremely powerful.

Over the years, his soul power has advanced further, and he is now a level 96 Title Douluo. If he fights at full strength, he can be regarded as a level 97 Super Douluo.

Don't underestimate this level difference. At the level of Super Douluo, the difference between each level can even be regarded as the gap between the next level of Title Douluo.

Those who can fight beyond their level at this stage are all individuals with extremely solid martial spirit foundations and personal roots.

But now, even with just a preliminary test, he hasn't gained any advantage over a junior who's only at the Soul Saint level?!

Terrible, this child must not be allowed to live. Yan Shaozhe felt no more regret.

Kong Tianxu, however, seemed completely oblivious to Yan Shaozhe's emotional shift, still savoring the earlier clash. After a moment's thought, he actually asked directly:

"Is Dean Yan using a self-created soul skill to activate his own soul skills and soul power?"

Yan Shaozhe suppressed the shock in his heart, and his face, which had regained its composure, even revealed a hint of the gentleness and sigh that belonged to a teacher:

"That's right, this is a technique I developed back then. With this technique, I became the dean of the Martial Soul Department. It's a pity that if we weren't enemies, I would definitely teach you everything I know."

"But, that's the end of it."

He held nothing back, his expression solemn and dignified. He slowly raised his hands, one above the other, palms facing each other.

A dazzling golden light burst forth from his body, instantly transforming it into something resembling golden glass. At his dantian, a soft golden halo rippled outwards, and a lifelike golden phoenix, no bigger than a palm, danced gracefully before him.

A resounding phoenix cry echoed across the sky. The moment the golden phoenix phantom appeared, the radiant phoenix flames surrounding Yan Shaozhe seemed to be infused with a soul, their power surging. The golden flames almost turned into liquid, like molten gold, blazing and sacred, bursting forth in all directions.

"Yes, that's the end of it."

The last trace of probing in Kong Tianxu's eyes completely vanished.

He took that punch head-on with pure soul power simply to confirm just how far his current strength had gone.

It's not clear yet, but he should be better than Yan Shaozhe.

Faced with the phoenix cry containing a powerful spiritual impact and the overwhelming flames of light, Kong Tianxu snorted coldly and advanced instead of retreating!

"hold head high--!"

A clear and majestic dragon's roar rose from the ground, shaking the mountains and fields, instantly crushing the phoenix's cry!

A blinding light, even more dazzling, erupted from Kong Tianxu's body! A powerful dragon's might and blazing flames burst forth simultaneously!

Before him, golden-red light converged wildly, transforming into an incomparably majestic crimson-gold dragon head. Its mouth gaped open, as if a solar storm was roaring within. It possessed an inviolable nobility amidst its intense heat, and a ferocity capable of incinerating all things.

As a martial spirit evolves, its spirit skills will also evolve.

The second soul skill of the 100,000-year-old cultivator, Solar Storm Domain, has been upgraded—

Holy Flame Dragon Blast!

Is your phoenix of light a vessel of light and fire?

Then I will crush them head-on with the supreme light and the ultimate fire that burns everything!

"Roar--!"

The crimson dragon head, wreathed in scorching flames, collided violently with the surging golden phoenix sea of ​​fire!

The anticipated stalemate and explosion did not occur.

The crimson-gold dragon head seemed to be alive, its huge mouth suddenly opening wide to swallow the rushing golden phoenix whole!

One swallow, one spit.

The golden phoenix, though still radiant after being swallowed and then expelled, now had eyes that matched the crimson dragon flames. The moment it escaped the dragon's jaws—

Self-destruction!

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"