Chapter 44: Chapter 43: Lion vs Tiger (Part 1)
"Hmph~ White Tiger, Possession!!"
Knowing that his opponent was no ordinary foe, Dai Mubai did not dare to be careless and immediately summoned his martial soul.
In an instant, a strong white light burst from his body. His muscles expanded rapidly, and his hands transformed into sharp tiger claws. His golden hair turned black and white, and his strange double pupils gave him a predatory look.
Three bright soul rings appeared beneath his feet—two yellow and one purple, making his soul ring configuration appear stronger than Chu Chengzhou's two yellow soul rings.
"Xiao Bai, go! Attack that golden-haired four-eyed freak!"
Chu Chengzhou patted the large head of the Bright Lion Spirit and pointed at Dai Mubai.
Golden-haired four-eyed freak? With golden hair and the unique "double pupils," it was clear that Dai Mubai resembled a "golden-haired four-eyed freak."
However, the double pupils, as special as they were, had little use in the Douluo Continent... well, maybe they improved his vision slightly?
"Roar~!"
Upon receiving the command, the Bright Lion Spirit raised its head and let out a mighty roar. Its strong limbs moved, and it charged toward Dai Mubai.
The Bright Lion Spirit, with its "Blessing" and "Exorcism" innate abilities, was classified as an auxiliary-type soul beast. However, with its formidable physical strength and sharp claws, it could be seen as a combination of both auxiliary and attack-type soul beasts.
With over a thousand years of cultivation, the Bright Lion Spirit was at least at the level of a Soul Sovereign, which meant that it could match Dai Mubai, who was a Soul Master at level 36. Even if it couldn't defeat him, it would be a tough fight.
"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Diamond Transformation!"
Dai Mubai's eyes narrowed, and he activated his trump card.
In an instant, his third soul ring, a thousand-year soul ring, lit up. As his soul power surged, his already expanded muscles grew even larger. His clothes were torn apart, and black stripes appeared on his skin. If it weren't for the lack of thick fur, he would almost look like a tiger.
Moreover, a strong golden light enveloped him, making him appear as though he had been coated in gold. His blood-red double pupils gleamed with a bloodthirsty light, and his entire body radiated the aura of the king of beasts.
The "Lion vs Tiger" battle officially began!
"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Lightwave!"
Seeing the Bright Lion Spirit charging toward him, Dai Mubai's second soul ring lit up. With a tiger's roar, a pale white light sphere shot out from his mouth.
"Xiao Bai, dodge!"
Seeing the white light sphere heading straight for the Bright Lion Spirit, Xiao Wu quickly shouted.
But there was no need for her to warn the lion. The Bright Lion Spirit, not a mindless puppet, easily dodged the attack with its swift movement.
"Good job, Xiao Bai! Attack him!"
Seeing the Bright Lion Spirit perfectly evade the attack, Xiao Wu cheered.
Chu Chengzhou: "..."
For some reason, Chu Chengzhou was reminded of the "Water Commander" who only knew how to shout orders.
After dodging the White Tiger Lightwave, the Bright Lion Spirit glowed with golden light, activating its innate soul skill "Blessing," significantly enhancing all its attributes. It then leaped into the air and pounced toward Dai Mubai.
"Clang! Clang! Clang—!"
The golden lion claws collided with the silver tiger claws repeatedly. Despite his smaller size and being at a disadvantage in terms of strength, Dai Mubai was able to hold his ground, relying on his excellent combat experience.
However, the Bright Lion Spirit's body was far more durable than Dai Mubai's. If the battle continued in this manner, the lion would inevitably wear down the tiger.
The lion's physical strength far surpassed Dai Mubai's, and although the tiger had defensive soul skills, once the white tiger shield broke, Dai Mubai would be as vulnerable as paper against the lion's sharp claws.
"Xiao Bai, use your tail to strike him!"
At this moment, Xiao Wu, acting as the "Water Commander," issued another command.
Coincidentally, just as Dai Mubai had deflected the lion's attacks, the Bright Lion Spirit's eyes flashed with golden light. While the lion claws struck, its tail unexpectedly slammed down with great force.
"Bang—!"
Dai Mubai, who had only managed to block the lion's claws, was struck hard by the lion's tail. The white tiger shield, already on the verge of breaking, shattered immediately.
Seeing this, Dai Mubai knew he could no longer continue the direct confrontation. Using the force from the tail strike, he quickly retreated, creating distance between himself and the Bright Lion Spirit.
"Xiao Wu, Xiao Bai can't understand you. Your commands won't help here."
Chu Chengzhou said to Xiao Wu.
Although the True Spirit Flag Martial Soul could enhance the intelligence of its summoned spirit, the Bright Lion Spirit was still too young to fully understand complex commands.