Black dragon scales and hideous spikes rapidly erupted from his body, and in an instant, Lin Lei had completed his transformation into a Dragon Blood Warrior. The deep blue robe he had been wearing was instantly shattered by the violent surge of Battle Qi, and the tattered fragments of the robe actually hovered around his body.
"Go!" Lin Lei's dark golden pupils fixed on Usenuo above.
Instantly, the countless floating robe fragments shot upward toward Usenuo like arrows. Right after, Bei Bei, who had been standing behind Lin Lei, vanished from his spot in a flash — covering a distance of nearly a hundred meters —
In the blink of an eye.
Bei Bei, now half a meter in length, appeared directly before Usenuo's eyes. "Yi~~~!" A piercing shriek radiated outward in all directions, and at the same time, Bei Bei's razor-sharp claws transformed into a fierce wind as they slashed savagely toward Usenuo.
"Hssss~~"
Usenuo's body instantly seemed to burst into flames, black fire seething across his skin. His fist, wreathed in black flames, crashed hard against Bei Bei's claws. "Boom!" "Boom!"... the deafening impacts rang out in rapid succession.
*Whoosh!* Usenuo instantly retreated a hundred meters.
Bei Bei glared furiously at Usenuo. "Usenuo, if you've got the guts, don't run!" Usenuo was about to open his mouth when a whirlwind was already upon him, and at the same time, a claw covered in dragon scales tore through the void as if cutting through space itself, slashing toward him like a blade.
Usenuo flickered backward again.
Only then was Lin Lei's figure fully revealed. He hovered in midair, dark blue-black waves of energy rolling across his body. "Usenuo, why do you keep retreating? Didn't you just say you were going to kill me?" His voice was low and deep, and his gaze gleamed like the reflection off an icy blade, making one's heart tremble.
"Boss, that black fire of Usenuo's is very powerful, but it probably can't break through the pulse defense." Bei Bei's voice echoed in Lin Lei's mind.
"I know. Usenuo hasn't revealed his true technique yet." Lin Lei remained on guard.
Usenuo flipped his hand, and a pitch-black narrow saber appeared in his grip. He regarded Lin Lei and Bei Bei — one human, one beast — with cold indifference. "I was merely testing your strength. Indeed... you are worthy of making me draw my blade."
Lin Lei and Bei Bei — one human, one beast — faced off against Usenuo in midair.
Below, the citizens of Sheli City held their breath, watching the most extraordinary battle in the city's entire history.
"Now." Lin Lei's voice resonated in Bei Bei's mind. Lin Lei and Bei Bei, human and beast, simultaneously swept in from two directions toward Usenuo. The Heavy Black Jade Sword in Lin Lei's hand reflected a blue-green aura as it slashed lightly toward Usenuo.
Seeing Bei Bei and Lin Lei charging at him, Usenuo instantly judged: "This magic beast called Bei Bei is faster than I am, and this Lin Lei is only slightly slower than me. Was the intelligence wrong?"
Lin Lei's figure flickered erratically — seeming slow, yet somehow fast. Utterly bizarre.
His deepening comprehension of the Wind Elemental Law had also improved his speed.
Bei Bei reached Usenuo first. Usenuo remained completely still in midair, allowing Bei Bei's claw to strike — but suddenly, a flash of black light erupted from the saber in his hand, and the black blade crashed down upon Bei Bei's claw.
*Clang!*
The sound of metal striking metal rang out, and the force of the recoil sent Usenuo hurtling back a hundred meters. However, Bei Bei remained motionless in midair.
"Bei Bei." Lin Lei sensed something was wrong.
"Boss, be careful. His saber attack carries a soul attack." Bei Bei warned. "My head is still a bit dazed."
Lin Lei's heart tightened. A soul attack?
However, based on Lin Lei's observation, Usenuo was a Saint Realm warrior, and his Mental Power probably wasn't too strong. Just like how Olivia could perform soul attacks, but Olivia's Mental Power was equivalent to only an eighth-level mage — such soul attacks weren't very effective against those with strong souls.
"My Mental Power has reached the ninth level. I should be able to endure it." Ignoring the danger, Lin Lei charged forward once more with the Heavy Black Jade Sword. Bei Bei shook his small head, let out a low growl, and rushed toward Usenuo again.
Usenuo moved, heading straight toward Lin Lei instead.
*Whoosh~~* The Heavy Black Jade Sword cut through the air with seeming lightness as it slashed toward Usenuo. Usenuo's black saber seemed to cleave through space itself, hurtling toward Lin Lei's sword with terrifying speed.
The Heavy Black Jade Sword and the black saber collided —
Lin Lei was sent flying backward by the impact, shaking his head in pain.
*Buzz~~* A bizarre and terrifying vibration wave passed through the black saber and was transmitted directly into Usenuo, penetrating through the hellfire burning on his skin and surging straight into his body. The violent, terrifying tremors caused Usenuo's internal organs to shudder violently.
*Pfft.* A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed from Usenuo's lips.
Usenuo stared at Lin Lei in disbelief. He hadn't expected that their very first real exchange would leave him severely injured.
"If he hits me again, I won't last. This Lin Lei's attack is too bizarre, too terrifying. My defenses are completely useless." Usenuo had already felt the dread of Lin Lei's power. "I never thought that dealing with Lin Lei would force me to use my ultimate technique."
Lin Lei's head had only just begun to feel better.
"What a terrifying soul attack." Lin Lei's heart trembled. "Not only does it penetrate the soul, but it also carries a hypnotic charm."
"Die~~!" Bei Bei ferociously charged at Usenuo, his sharp fangs biting down — but he passed straight through Usenuo's body, and the 'Usenuo' remained in place.
"Two of them."
Lin Lei watched the scene in shock. There were now two 'Usenuos' hovering in midair, and they were absolutely not illusions. They were real!
"Clones?" Lin Lei couldn't believe it.