LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 91: Chapter 91: The Radiant Spirit Wolf
Under the sprawling branches of an ancient, hundred-year-old tree, Qian Renxue slept soundly, while Nan Feihuang sat nearby with his eyes closed, resting his mind.
A sudden breeze stirred the forest, rustling the leaves with a faint "shasha" sound.
This ordinary occurrence, however, immediately jolted both of them awake.
"Killing intent!"
Both were seasoned enough—Qian Renxue as a high-level soul master, and Nan Feihuang as a battle-hardened warrior—to instinctively detect the murderous aura hidden within the night.
A shadow darted down from above, swift as a hawk. Nan Feihuang reacted in an instant, hurling his Fangtian Halberd skyward while scooping Qian Renxue into his arms and leaping away, putting distance between them and the attacker.
He was vigilant, fully aware that his halberd likely wouldn't repel the enemy outright. Despite having left the forest's core, they were still deep within its treacherous interior, where encountering a ten-thousand-year soul beast was far from unlikely.
Even with his strength, Nan Feihuang didn't dare to underestimate such an opponent.
Sure enough, a metallic "clang" echoed as his Fangtian Halberd collided with something above. The weapon spun down, embedding itself in the earth.
Nan Feihuang summoned his halberd back to his side with a thought, then stood ready, scanning his surroundings. "Snow Sister, stay alert. Whatever that was, it's fast. I couldn't get a clear look at it."
"There!" Qian Renxue, her eyes closed in focus, extended her hand. A golden beam radiated from her palm, illuminating a shadowy figure within the trees.
Though her soul power hadn't fully recovered, two days of care had allowed her to regain a small fraction of her strength—enough to activate minor abilities.
The light revealed their foe: a wolf-like soul beast with golden fur. It resembled a snow wolf but radiated a holy brilliance instead of the icy chill typical of its kind.
"A Radiant Spirit Wolf?!" Qian Renxue exclaimed in shock. "Damn it, why did it have to be this creature?"
"Snow Sister, you know this beast?" Nan Feihuang asked, glancing warily at the glowing wolf. Its holy aura reminded him of the Fire Spirit Wolf he'd read about in soul beast compendiums—an uncommon creature with dual attributes of fire and holiness.
Qian Renxue nodded grimly. "Yes, it's a beast of both light and holy attributes. Judging by its aura, this one's cultivation is at least twenty thousand years. Be careful, Feihuang. Any soul beast with 'Sacred Beast' in its name is among the strongest of its level."
Nan Feihuang frowned. "But I thought soul beasts with holy attributes were known for their benevolence? Why is this one so hostile?"
"Don't be fooled by appearances," Qian Renxue cautioned. "There are exceptions to every rule. Just as there are kind-hearted dark-attributed beasts, some light-attributed ones are anything but virtuous. The Radiant Spirit Wolf is one such example—greedy and tyrannical. It devours other light-attributed soul beasts and even humans to nourish itself. I'm certain it's targeting me, hoping to consume my Six-Winged Angel martial soul."
Before she could finish her explanation, the Radiant Spirit Wolf lunged, its speed blinding.
Nan Feihuang stepped forward, raising his halberd to intercept the beast. The clash sent him flying backward. Mid-air, he drove the halberd into the ground to steady himself, skidding to a halt.
The wolf's twenty-thousand-year cultivation placed it far beyond the capabilities of a typical Soul Elder. Even Qian Renxue, with her divine-grade Six-Winged Angel martial soul, would struggle to fight such a creature in her current state.
Nan Feihuang knew he was outmatched. His halberd's power allowed him to challenge beasts with a cultivation of seven to eight thousand years, but against anything over ten thousand, he had to proceed with caution. A twenty-thousand-year soul beast was a threat of an entirely different caliber.
He tightened his grip on the halberd, his thoughts racing. If worst came to worst, he'd have no choice but to summon Chitu. The beast would be obliterated in seconds, though he knew doing so might risk everything.
The Radiant Spirit Wolf lunged again, its claws gleaming as they slashed toward Qian Renxue.
"Second soul skill—Golden Eight-Gates Formation!"
Nan Feihuang's second soul ring flared to life. He activated the full power of the skill, eight golden characters—"Rest," "Life," "Stop," "Wound," "View," "Death," "Fear," and "Open"—manifesting in mid-air to form a glowing cage.
The formation slowed the wolf's movements, though it couldn't fully restrain a beast with such overwhelming strength.
Qian Renxue forced herself to act despite her injuries. Her angel wings unfurled as she floated to Nan Feihuang's side, attempting to conjure her Angelic Blade. Yet her depleted soul power yielded only a faint, flickering sword.
"Snow Sister, your condition—" Nan Feihuang began, concern evident in his voice.
"I'm fine, Feihuang," she interrupted, her tone resolute. "Listen to me. You're no match for this wolf on your own. I've recovered about twenty percent of my strength. If I push myself, I can force it to thirty or forty percent for a single attack. You must create an opening for me—I'll strike with everything I have and decapitate it in one blow. It's our only chance."
Her calm and authoritative demeanor inspired confidence. Even in the face of grave danger, she maintained her composure, embodying the poise expected of a crown prince.
Nan Feihuang nodded, determination flashing in his eyes. "Understood. Third soul skill—Furious Golden Body! First soul skill—Crescent Slash!"
Both his first and third soul rings lit up simultaneously, pushing his combat abilities to their peak. The Furious Golden Body skill doubled all his attributes, while the Crescent Slash imbued his halberd with true-damage properties, allowing it to bypass the wolf's formidable defenses.
With a burst of speed, he engaged the Radiant Spirit Wolf head-on. His movements became a blur as he activated his Northern Dipper Phantom Steps, his halberd dancing in a series of Single-Hand Eighteen Strikes.
The forest echoed with the clash of metal against claws. Sparks flew as Nan Feihuang traded blows with the wolf, his relentless assault forcing it onto the defensive.
"Impressive!" Qian Renxue murmured, a glimmer of admiration in her gaze. She hadn't expected Nan Feihuang to hold his ground against such a formidable opponent. His mastery of combat techniques was exceptional, surpassing mere raw strength.
Under the combined effects of his soul skills, Nan Feihuang's combat strength had reached the level of a Soul King.
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