Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Chapter 278 The Other Shore
The two soul cores within Long Xiaoyao's body were operating rapidly, causing his breathing to become more rapid. On his right arm, which had already transformed into a dragon claw, soul power even seeped out from the gaps between the dragon scales.

He found it hard to understand how his opponent, a titled Douluo who had just obtained his ninth spirit ring, could withstand him for so long in a pure contest of spirit power.

Time continued to pass, and suddenly Long Xiaoyao's eyes flashed. Another dragon roar rang out, and his soul power surged violently. A booming sound resounded throughout the stone chamber, and sand and stones kept falling from the roof.

In an instant, the two figures flew backward at the same time. Lin Xiao's mask shattered into pieces and landed on the surrounding stone walls with a "clanging" sound. His left leg lit up, and flower petals seemed to appear under his feet, stabilizing his figure.

Feeling the chaotic soul power in his meridians, Lin Xiao disregarded everything else and simply looked up at the opposite side.

Although both flew backward, Long Xiaoyao looked much more relaxed. He took a step in the air and stabilized himself. He put his right hand behind his back and hid it in his wide sleeve.

"Stop it."

Before Lin Xiao could stabilize his soul power, he heard Long Xiaoyao suddenly speak.

He frowned slightly, but did not retract his martial spirit. "What is the meaning of this, Senior Dragon Emperor?"

"Why didn't you heed my warning and approach this statue?" Long Xiaoyao didn't answer, but instead asked a question.

Lin Xiao paused, then remained silent. Before engaging Long Xiaoyao, Lin Xiao could sense the power within the statue resonating with Electrolux's power.

Although it only lasted a brief moment, it was impossible to hide it from the perception of a Limit Douluo, so he simply did not offer any explanation.

Long Xiaoyao seemed to have already known the answer, "You can also sense the power within this statue, right?"

and also?
A hint of doubt flashed through Lin Xiao's mind, but she still didn't speak, instead listening quietly as Long Xiaoyao continued.

"But do you know that even I cannot fathom this power, and it is of no benefit to you whatsoever?"

“I know you. I saw you a long time ago. After you underwent the Ascension Ritual, I noticed that you were different from the other disciples, but…”

Long Xiaoyao paused, as if thinking of something, "I didn't tell anyone else about this. I originally thought you had other experiences, but now it seems that you were unaffected because you sensed the power within this statue."

Lin Xiao remained silent, but felt a slight sense of calm. Although she didn't know why Long Xiaoyao had suddenly attacked, judging from his tone, he didn't seem to intend to continue the fight.

Looking around, the blood pool on the ground had completely dried up. The blood of the soul beasts inside had long since evaporated in the aftermath of his battle with Long Xiaoyao. Nana finally had a chance to raise her head slightly, but she froze on the spot after seeing Lin Xiao's face.

Every time I saw Lin Xiao before, he always wore that cold mask on his face.

Whether it was the first time she exposed her own tracks, threatening her with her mother's soul to make her serve the Holy Spirit Cult, or later in the branch altar, killing a Holy Spirit Cult disciple with a snap of her fingers, all of these actions matched the image of an evil spirit master in her mind.

However, she never imagined that this Eighth Elder, who exuded an aura of death, would actually be a member of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy.

She had even felt a touch of warmth from the academy in the few caring words spoken by the person in front of her.

Her mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, but at this moment, Lin Xiao and Long Xiaoyao had almost forgotten her existence, their eyes only on each other.

Lin Xiao's expression was serious. Hearing Long Xiaoyao's words, he wasn't too surprised. The reason why Limit Douluos are called Limit Douluos is because they possess power that can touch the limits of this world, and no one knows what other abilities they possess.

But if that's really why Long Xiaoyao paid more attention to him and kept secretly observing his actions in the stone chamber, then why stop now?

Moreover, they would help him conceal the fact that he was not affected by the ascension ritual, and now they are even revealing these things.

Long Xiaoyao landed slowly on the ground with his hands behind his back, and looked up slightly at Lin Xiao, who was still on guard in the air. "Come down. Your palm strike was indeed impressive, but if I really wanted to kill you, I have at least two ways to avoid it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao also slowly landed on the ground.

"That palm strike you just used was quite interesting. What was it called?"

Lin Xiao looked at Long Xiaoyao, who seemed completely different from before.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke, "I call it the other shore."

“The Other Shore…” Long Xiaoyao repeated softly, as if savoring something, “What a fitting name.”

"Your talent is quite good. Among all the titled Douluo I have seen during my travels across the continent, there has almost never been anyone with the same soul power as you but with such combat strength."

"If I'm not mistaken, you possess an ultimate martial soul, right?"

Lin Xiao nodded, not denying it.

"Sigh, as expected." Long Xiaoyao sighed softly, "Then I can't let you get close to this statue now."

Under Lin Xiao's gaze, Long Xiaoyao slowly took two steps, his gaze falling on the statue, yet seemingly looking elsewhere.

"I think even if you're not a disciple of the Holy Spirit Cult, you must have heard of my name. The Black and White Twin Holy Dragons, traveling the continent, eliminating demons and protecting the righteous, how spirited they were."

"I don't know if you've ever wondered why that Dark Holy Dragon, who is supposed to exorcise demons and protect the righteous path, would appear here and become the chief worshipper of the Holy Spirit Cult?"

Isn't it all for Ye Xishui?
Lin Xiao secretly guessed, but looking at Long Xiaoyao's expression, it seemed that it was not just because of Ye Xishui.

“I originally came here just for one person, but after that, I discovered that the Holy Spirit Church is not as simple as it seems.”

"Just like the statue in front of you, it not only contains great power, but also possesses power that surpasses all Soul Masters."

Looking at Lin Xiao's expression, Long Xiaoyao thought that Lin Xiao would be even more shocked after he told him about the statue, since the only power that could surpass that of a Soul Master was the power of "God," which all Soul Masters were pursuing.

However, Lin Xiao's reaction was not as strong as he had expected. After a slight pause, Long Xiaoyao gently shook his head and continued, "The leaders of the Holy Spirit Sect have all come here to comprehend this power. There was once a leader who was completely lost in it and his spirit and body were scattered."

"Do you think I came here to guard this place because I covet power?" Long Xiaoyao shook his head again. "No, I haven't had that thought for a long time. I just don't want to see too many people go astray."

(End of this chapter)