Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 532 The Shadow Claw That Rifts the Sky, the Blazing Heat of Fire Dance

Dai Chengfeng smiled, squeezed Zhu Zhuqing's small hand, took it in his hand, and then said to everyone:
"Let's go find a campsite. After all, Zhu Qing just absorbed a soul bone, so it's not advisable for us to continue our journey today."

Zhu Zhuqing's blush hadn't faded, but as her hands were enveloped in his warm, dry palms, her shyness was gradually replaced by a sense of security. She softly hummed in agreement and obediently followed beside him.

High Priest Zhu Hongye looked at the perfect couple, her eyes filled with even greater satisfaction, and followed with a smile.

Ning Rongrong moved closer to Hu Liena, winked, and mouthed silently, "See that~"

Hu Liena rolled her eyes at her, but didn't say anything. She just quickened her pace and followed Dai Chengfeng on the other side.

Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu tactfully refrained from disturbing them, and the two sides temporarily separated, agreeing to meet again later.

The atmosphere was slightly subtle, but not awkward, as they searched for a campsite.

Dai Chengfeng felt the slight coolness and dampness of the girl's hands beside him, knowing that she was still not completely calm, so he took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence:
"Zhu Qing, what specific skills does that soul bone grant you?"

Mentioning the soul bone, Zhu Zhuqing's attention immediately focused, her clear, cool voice carrying a hint of excitement and seriousness at gaining new power:

"It primarily improved the strength and speed of my right arm, as well as... my mental strength."

She organized her thoughts briefly before explaining in detail: "Its accompanying soul skill, which I call 'Sky-Splitting Shadow Claw,' can condense soul power into a highly penetrating dark gold claw shadow. It is very powerful and seems to have a certain armor-piercing effect."

Dai Chengfeng nodded, this was consistent with the Golden Horned Giant Ape's fierce attack style.

"It seems that this soul bone is indeed a perfect match for your Netherworld Cat Martial Soul. Although you were fast before, your attack power was limited. Now it makes up for that."

"Ah."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously, looked at Dai Chengfeng, her eyes brimming with tears, "Chengfeng, thank you. This gift... is so precious."

Dai Chengfeng stopped, turned to face her, and gently ruffled her hair again. "Your strength has improved, which means our overall strength has improved. Why distinguish between us?"

A warm feeling welled up in Zhu Zhuqing's heart, and she nodded again emphatically.

The group quickly found a temporary campsite.

Dai Chengfeng said gently to Zhu Zhuqing, "You've just absorbed the soul bone, so your soul power might not be completely stable yet. You should rest and adjust your breathing to consolidate the results."

"it is good."

Zhu Zhuqing obediently agreed, walked to the side and sat down quietly, closing her eyes and concentrating to familiarize herself with the new power brought by the right arm soul bone.

Dai Chengfeng then whispered to the high priest who had come over that they would discuss the next part of the trip. Ning Rongrong and Hu Liena also joined in, and the camp temporarily returned to peace.

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As time passed, night completely enveloped the Starry Sky Forest.

The branches and leaves of the towering ancient trees swayed in the breeze, and the howls of unknown soul beasts echoed from the depths of the forest from time to time...

Around the campfire.

The orange-red flames rose up, not only dispelling the biting cold and heavy dampness of the forest, but also bringing a warm, bright area.

The flickering firelight illuminated young faces that were weary yet unable to conceal their excitement or lingering fear.

After a simple meal of dry rations and meat broth, the warmth gradually spread through their bodies, and the atmosphere became a little more lively. Dai Chengfeng, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Hu Liena, Feng Xiaotian, and Huo Wu, these young people, naturally gathered around the largest bonfire.

Although there had been some estrangement among them before, they had faced a 'life-or-death test' together during the day, especially Dai Chengfeng's earth-shattering performance, which invisibly broke down a certain barrier.

This greatly reduced the subtle sense of distance that might have arisen due to differences in identity, academy, or even imperial background.

Sitting around now, though not exactly intimately close, the atmosphere is far more harmonious than when they first met.

The campfire crackled softly, with sparks occasionally bursting out.

Huo Wu sat on a fallen dead tree, hugging her knees with her arms, her bright eyes fixed on the leaping flames.

Her gaze kept drifting towards the figure opposite her...

Dai Chengfeng sat there quietly, the firelight casting shadows on his sharply defined profile, outlining an increasingly deep and three-dimensional contour.

Those deep eyes, illuminated by the firelight, seemed to hold the stars and the sea.

Finally, unable to contain her excitement, Huo Wu raised her head, her gaze fixed intently on Dai Chengfeng, her voice filled with genuine amazement, breaking the brief silence:

“Dai Chengfeng, you really opened my eyes today, no, you completely overturned my understanding.”

"I always thought that among his peers, Xiaotian's talent and strength were already top-notch, with his Gale Twin-Headed Wolf Martial Soul and his self-created Soul Skills..."

“I even think that he is number one among the younger generation.”

As she said this, she subconsciously glanced at Feng Xiaotian beside her, a hint of apology flashing in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by stronger emotions.

She looked at Dai Chengfeng again, her tone becoming incredibly serious, even carrying a hint of fanaticism she herself was unaware of:
"But seeing you today... seeing your composure when facing that golden-horned giant ape, seeing the power you unleashed... it's simply not something a human could possess..."

"Only now do I understand what it means to have a world beyond the heavens and a person beyond the person."

She gently shook her head, her red lips parted slightly, and finally let out a complex sigh, "Dai Chengfeng, how exactly did you cultivate? Is that kind of power truly something a Soul Emperor can possess?"

Feng Xiaotian sat next to Huo Wu, listening to and seeing every word she said and every glance she gave.

When Huo Wu compared him to Dai Chengfeng, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly involuntarily, and the fingers gripping the water pouch tightened quietly.

He was exceptionally gifted from a young age and was hailed as one of the best young talents in the Divine Wind Academy and even the Heaven Dou Empire, and he naturally possessed a sense of pride.

His feelings for Huo Wu were common knowledge at Blazing Academy. Although Huo Wu's attitude remained ambiguous, he always believed that with his efforts and talent, he would eventually win her over.

But Dai Chengfeng's appearance was like an insurmountable mountain, suddenly blocking our way...

Not only did it display overwhelming strength, but it also seemed to instantly capture Huo Wu's full attention.

A mix of bitterness, loss, resentment, and a hint of unavoidable jealousy welled up in Feng Xiaotian's heart.

He subconsciously pursed his lips, but soon, reason suppressed his turbulent emotions.

Feng Xiaotian was not a narrow-minded person. The strength that Dai Chengfeng had shown during the day truly impressed him. It was a difference in absolute power that could not be faked.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the bitterness in his heart, and a slightly bitter but very calm smile appeared on his face as he replied:
"Huo Wu is right, Brother Cheng Feng."

(End of this chapter)