Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky

Chapter 218 The Evil Soul Beast Behind the Scorpion Tiger? The Blessing of the Heavenly Star

Chapter 218 The Evil Soul Beast Behind the Scorpion Tiger? The Blessing of the Heavenly Star

Douling Empire, Starfall Mountains.

A strange noise came from the forest. Kong Tianxu narrowed his eyes slightly, and without making a sound, he lightly touched the ground with his toes. His figure floated up like a ghost and landed lightly on the gnarled treetop of an ancient tree. His aura disappeared quietly.

As his cultivation deepened, the Silver Dragon Martial Soul's almost instinctive multi-elemental control revealed its infinite wonders. The wood-attribute affinity bestowed by the Immortal Spirit Grass, which seemed ordinary at first, now made him feel completely integrated with the surrounding trees. Whether in terms of aura or soul power fluctuations, he was a breathing branch.

The world around them shifted silently before their eyes. Unexpectedly, the creature devouring a still-breathing horned-scaled horse not far away was not the tiger-type spirit beast they had anticipated.

It was a terrifyingly large scorpion, its entire body a dark purplish-red, and over three meters long. Most bizarre of all were its front claws: they were not simply pincers, but rather extended into two enormous, gleaming blades like guillotines, which were now deeply embedded in the horned-scaled horse's body, tearing at the warm flesh and blood and feeding it into its constantly opening and closing mouthparts.

Its entire body was bony and angular, exuding a chilling, almost tangible killing intent. Its purplish-red body moved swiftly and silently along the ground covered in withered leaves. A long tail, formed from eight grotesque tail bones, was raised high, ending in a deadly hook that gleamed with a dark, eerie light.

"Tianxu, what did you discover?"

Gu Fan, who was on duty, folded his dark blue wings and landed first. After Kong Tianxu noticed the anomaly, he contacted Gu Fan and the others through the soul tool he had distributed in advance. Zhang Lexuan, Ma Xiaotao and the others arrived almost immediately.

"From the due north direction, a chaotic demon scorpion is approaching. It has eight vertebrae at the tailbone and has already undergone a transformation. It has at least ten thousand years of cultivation."

The Chaotic Demon Scorpion is another infamous ferocious creature among soul beasts. Although it doesn't rely entirely on devouring to evolve like the Scorpion Tiger, it is still a brain-eating beast of that level. It is naturally fond of killing, and wherever it goes, it often causes devastation, making it a scourge that everyone wants to kill.

Kong Tianxu paused for a moment, then added, "It is eating a horned-scaled horse."

The treetops were cut short, and the Chaotic Demon Scorpion casually tossed aside the horned-scaled horse that it had gnawed in two, brandishing its two guillotine-like blades, its tail hooks emitting black light first.

"Be careful! This is its innate soul skill, Scorpion Tail Sting," Zhang Lexuan warned.

"Damn it!"

Gu Fan roared angrily. After Zhang Lexuan gave the order to attack, he took the lead, his seventh soul ring shone, and he instantly transformed into a horned horse that was extremely similar to a horned horse.

Compared to ordinary horned horses, this horned horse was much larger, with bluish scales. Most notably, it had a single horn growing rapidly on its head, exuding a fierce aura.

Without any hesitation, he flapped his wings fiercely, and his second, third, and fourth spirit rings shone brightly in succession. The black scales around his body emanated a thick, dark light, and the horns on his head shone with an intense radiance, instantly creating an almost transparent protective shield.

He shot forward like an arrow, carrying a fierce aura, and charged straight at the chaotic demon scorpion!

Gu Fan's reaction was unusually intense, even surprising Ma Xiaotao, who was already eager to try.

But Ma Xiaotao's movements were anything but slow. Phoenix flames erupted around her, striking first and then striking like a blazing meteor.

The Chaotic Demon Scorpion is a powerful existence at the second level among soul beasts. However, there is no doubt that it is still far behind the Ultimate Fire Phoenix. Not to mention that this Chaotic Demon Scorpion is only at the level of ten thousand years of cultivation, even if it were at the level of one hundred thousand years, it would still not be able to gain an advantage in the clash of attributes alone.

The jet-black scorpion tail needle that shot towards them was swallowed up the moment it came into contact with the phoenix flames. The Chaotic Demon Scorpion's two guillotines clashed head-on with Lone Sail, shattering with a piercing metallic clang. Its carapace quickly charred and cracked under the subsequent high temperature.

In just one round, this ten-thousand-year-old soul beast was on the verge of being severely injured. The ultimate attributes after the seventh ring are just that unreasonable.

But Kong Tianxu did not act rashly; he waited.

Clouds follow dragons, winds follow tigers. From the moment that faint, fishy stench appeared, he knew that lurking in the shadows was a patient predator.

The lone sail's sharp horn and Ma Xiaotao's phoenix flames instantly enveloped the ghost scorpion.

"Watch out! There's more!" Zhang Lexuan's warning suddenly rang out.

Almost at the same moment she spoke, a massive, pure black figure pounced out like a ghost from the shadows of the rocks to her side!

Its gaping maw opened wide, a stench filled the air, and its target was none other than the lone sail charging at the forefront!

It was a gigantic tiger, over eight meters long, with its tail held high, topped with a gleaming black hook. Black mist surged beneath its feet as it moved. Its dark purple eyes gleamed with ferocity. It roared as it opened its mouth.

Amidst the expanding, intense sonic boom, countless shrieks echoed through the air. Clumps of dark shadows continuously emerged from the mist beneath him, transforming into various forms of soul beasts that pounced upon the group with mournful cries.

It's here! Far more ferocious and violent than the Chaotic Demon Scorpion, this ten-thousand-year-old scorpion-tiger, which had been lying in wait for Kong Tianxu and his group for a long time, finally couldn't resist making its move. Just by looking at its imposing aura, one could tell that this ten-thousand-year-old scorpion-tiger was no ordinary ten-thousand-year-old soul beast; it was at least fifty thousand years old.

The sky was dark, and then streaks of dark light condensed in the air, transforming into countless shimmering needles that shot straight toward the lone sail.

Scorpion stinger! It's the same scorpion stinger, but the difference between this ancient scorpion tiger's stinger and the Chaotic Demon Scorpion's stinger is beyond comprehension. With a light flick of its tail, it can blot out the sky and the sun, and even the moonlight can be completely obscured.

The timing chosen by this ancient scorpion was undeniably ingenious. Lone Sail's old strength had been depleted, and new strength had not yet been generated. No matter how strong Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Flame was, it was impossible for it to bypass the still-resisting Chaotic Demon Scorpion and directly rush to Lone Sail's aid.

At this moment, it's as if Gu Fan, who has already separated from the team, is facing a Ten-Thousand-Year Scorpion Tiger, which is at least equivalent to a Contra boss.

Although Hua Yao had left a lotus seed on Gu Fan beforehand, judging from the power of the scorpion tail needle, it was unlikely to have any effect!

As you can see, a cruel glint has already appeared in the dark purple eyes of the Ten Thousand Year Scorpion Tiger. As a subspecies of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, it has also inherited the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's extremely high intelligence.

It sensed an extremely strong aura of danger emanating from these humans, yet it also coveted their high-quality flesh and blood, nourished by pure soul power.

Therefore, its plan was to strike swiftly and decisively, hunting down only one lone individual, and then fleeing immediately after succeeding.

Having cultivated for 50,000 years, this ten-thousand-year-old scorpion tiger is no less cunning than an ordinary human. Yet, at this moment, Gu Fan, who should be facing a life-or-death crisis, is full of confidence.

His teammate is Kong Tianxu!

A golden-red pillar of light, formed purely from the true fire of the sun, rose up instantly like a spear of judgment spewed out by a volcano, striking the path of the scorpion tiger's attack!

This ancient scorpion tiger was indeed formidable. A sense of alarm arose in my heart, and with a flash, it accelerated in the air. A pair of wings sprouted from its sides, allowing it to make a perilous turn in mid-air.

However, this hasty dodge was of little use against absolute power. The terrifying heat and devastating impact not only completely blocked its attack trajectory, but also scorched half of its body black, emitting a pungent smell of burnt flesh.

Kong Tianxu didn't even move a step, merely maintaining the posture of raising his hand in a half-pressing motion. At this moment, the light of his second spirit ring had only just begun to fade. On the other side, Hua Yao had only just fully released her martial spirit.

"Hey——!"

Ma Xiaotao reacted extremely quickly, and amidst the clear and melodious phoenix cry, she directly released her Martial Soul True Form.

A fiery phoenix composed entirely of golden-red flames soared into the sky, its magnificent wings unfurling. Its sixth soul skill, Phoenix Meteor Shower, was instantly unleashed, and a rain of fire poured down like a waterfall, simultaneously engulfing the Ghost Scorpion and the wounded Scorpion Tiger.

The area within a radius of tens of meters instantly turned into a fiery hell, with vegetation turning to ash, rocks melting, and everything in sight becoming blurred and distorted as if rippled on water.

The flames were terrifyingly hot, even scorching the sinister black aura protecting the ten-thousand-year-old scorpion tiger. In an instant, the phoenix flames and the solar storm summoned by Kong Tianxu intertwined and raged, the golden-red light engulfing the area.

A terrifyingly high temperature spread out, and the scorching heat wave forced everyone on the outside to take a few steps back. It was difficult to tell who contributed more to this terrifying power that could scorch the sky and boil the sea.

The battle erupted in the blink of an eye, and ended in an even shorter time with an absolute crushing victory.

As the flames subsided, the roar and wailing fell silent, leaving only two charred and twisted massive remains in the same spot.

Under such an unreasonable and devastating attack, the cunning 50,000-year-old scorpion tiger, along with the chaotic demon scorpion used as bait, was unable to mount a proper counterattack and was burned to the point of being nothing more than a charred skeleton and some of its hardest carapace and claws amidst its wailing.

Everyone gasped in shock at the sight of the several-foot-deep scorched pit and the remains of the soul beast on the ground, stunned by the terrifying combat power displayed by Kong Tianxu and Ma Xiaotao working together.

A 50,000-year-old Scorpion Tiger! A powerful first-tier soul beast, especially inclined towards evil and bloodlust. Its actual combat strength is comparable to that of an experienced human Soul Douluo, and even more so to an elite Soul Douluo trained by Shrek Academy!

However, this being was so easily crushed and killed by the combined thunderous offensive of Kong Tianxu and Ma Xiaotao.

This level of destructive power has exceeded the scope of ordinary Contra.

But they weren't surprised at all.

Gu Fan and Hua Yao exchanged a glance, then both gave a wry smile, their eyes showing a thoughtful expression.

"Looks like the mission intelligence was wrong," Ma Xiaotao clapped her hands, dispelling the remaining flames around her, and gave Kong Tianxu a satisfied yet provocative look. "The cause of the previous tragedies in the Starfall Mountains was probably not just the so-called Scorpion Tiger, this Chaotic Demon Scorpion was also involved."

Although this guy always seemed aloof and indifferent, and often contradicted her, he gave her an indescribable sense of compatibility and satisfaction in both combat and other aspects.

If it were just the two of them, given her personality, she probably would have already been itching to "celebrate".

Kong Tianxu shook his head at her, maintaining his usual tone of irreconcilable conflict with Ma Xiaotao, and said, "You're overthinking it."

As he spoke, he snapped his fingers, and a layer of white ripples slowly spread through the air.

A piercing scream rang out almost instantly, and in that instant, something miraculous happened: the slightly smaller corpse of the Chaotic Demon Scorpion suddenly produced a large amount of light black smoke, within which twisted faces seemed to struggle.

Soon, the entire scorpion corpse, along with the black smoke, dissipated into the air without leaving a trace.

What kind of ability is this?

Everyone was taken aback. Zhang Lexuan quickly stepped forward and carefully examined the remains, especially the charred head of the scorpion tiger, which puzzled her. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"This chaotic demon scorpion was already half-dead. The one actually controlling the demon scorpion was this 50,000-year-old scorpion tiger. The demon scorpion was merely its beastman."

Kong Tianxu explained calmly, but when Zhang Lexuan exchanged a glance with him, she could see that there seemed to be some doubt in his eyes.

The skill of Beast Mastery is relatively rare among the Scorpion Tiger clan. Only individuals with extremely high cultivation levels or those who have been bestowed with such power by a higher-level evil being can master it. But in the usually peaceful Starfall Grassland, what evil soul beast could be more powerful than the Scorpion Tiger?

Upon thinking of this, Kong Tianxu was about to say something when his brows suddenly furrowed slightly.

"Come quickly—"

"have----"

That clear voice that had once pulled him into a pure white space rang in his heart once more, this time clearer and more sorrowful than before, and with a greater sense of urgency.

He silently activated the Myriad Origins Domain to the fullest extent, completely isolating his aura from the outside world, and only then did the call gradually fade away.

Under normal circumstances, the voice didn't seem malicious, and it might be harmless to stay and investigate. But now, the situation is unclear and uncertain.

The less trouble, the better.

He gazed at the distant night sky. It was the darkest hour before dawn, the sky was just beginning to lighten, and thick clouds hung low, as if brewing a mountain rain.

Beside her, Ma Xiaotao unleashed Phoenix Flames, and golden-red light rose again, completely burning the corpse left by the Scorpion Tiger to prevent the evil energy from polluting the surrounding environment.

The charred remains quickly turned to ashes and scattered with the wind.

In the woods, Gu Fan silently walked to the mangled remains of the horned horse and slowly knelt down on one knee.

He stretched out his hands and gently covered the blood-stained horse's eye, his deep and solemn prayer, like an ancient ballad, echoing softly through the forest: "Ah, spirit of the divine steed that has trod from the ancient plains—"

May your path be forever illuminated by holy and immortal light.

"May you, if you stray from the path, find refuge in the divine kingdom of the Star Children—"

May your suffering, soothed by faith, transform into wings that soar to the heavens —

"May you return to the lush grasslands, transforming into the most agile and strongest being, enjoying the sweetest water and grass, and treading upon every inch of dust with joy—"

"The stars bless you with your destiny, for this is fate."

In the far distance, above the thick clouds, the wind howled like a knife.

Two imposing figures, as majestic as small mountains, stood side by side, their robes fluttering in the fierce wind. Their gazes seemed to pierce through layers of clouds, taking in everything that was happening in the forests below.

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