Douluo Continent: The Peerless Tang Sect, Angels and Rakshasa Return

Chapter 24 - Plastic Sisters

"Is that... the Ghostly Panther?"

For some reason, as if worried that her voice would be heard by the soul beast, Qian Lingyun spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Hmm," Qian Renxue nodded, smiling as she asked, "How is it? Doesn't it suit you?"

"This guy's age is extraordinary, he's not easy to deal with! I reckon this thing is almost 30,000 years old!" Qian Lingyun glanced at Qian Renxue, as if asking if they really wanted to take on this tough nut.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There aren't many soul beasts suitable for your Fallen Angel martial soul to begin with, and those with such a high compatibility are even rarer!" Qian Renxue gazed meaningfully at Qian Lingyun and said in a low voice, "What, don't you trust me?"

"Then... I'll have to trouble you, sister." Qian Lingyun nodded, and after much deliberation, she reluctantly took out the Rakshasa Demon Scythe, which she didn't really want to use.

As soon as the Demon Scythe appeared, the Ghost Shadow Leopard's previously closed eyes widened into the size of copper bells. It warily crouched down and scanned its territory back and forth.

Soul beasts are never bad at intuition, and the intuition of a predator like the Ghost Shadow Leopard is even more terrifyingly accurate. With just a simple scan, the Ghost Shadow Leopard sensed that something was wrong.

Its amber leopard eyes rolled around a few times in a very human-like manner, its scarlet tongue licking its sharp teeth, and in a flash it darted to the bushes where Qian Lingyun was hiding.

"Huh?" Qian Lingyun exclaimed in surprise, instinctively swinging her scythe. In a flash, one of the Ghost Shadow Demon Leopard's bodies suddenly separated, blocking the incomparably sharp Rakshasa Demon Scythe for the one behind it.

"Giggle giggle!"

The Ghostly Leopard let out a few soft barks in a very human-like manner, as if mocking Qian Lingyun. In a flash, it moved backward dozens of meters, and with a crackling sound, its slender body swelled up to the size of a tiger.

"It's bloodline enhancement? Could this guy have some special bloodline?"

In fact, this Ghost Shadow Leopard is not just an ordinary ten-thousand-year-old soul beast. It is a Ghost Shadow Leopard King with a cultivation of 32,000 years. Even experienced Soul Saints among human soul masters would not fare well when they encounter it, let alone a new soul master like Qian Lingyun!

"Second Soul Skill, Death Mist!"

The second-ranked ten-thousand-year soul skill flickered slightly, and Qian Lingyun's exquisite body gradually disappeared into the black mist. In a flash, she darted to the side of the Ghost Shadow Leopard King and wielded the Rakshasa Demon Scythe in her hand with impenetrable force, launching an attack on the Ghost Shadow Leopard King from all angles.

However, the Ghostly Leopard King seemed to realize that Qian Lingyun was not yet proficient in this soul skill, so it cunningly engaged with Qian Lingyun, retreating immediately after each attack and refusing to linger with her.

Gradually, Qian Lingyun's rhythm was disrupted by the Ghost Shadow Leopard Emperor. Every time the Ghost Shadow Leopard Emperor appeared, it generated a powerful impact and soul power fluctuation. The terrifying power made it difficult for Qian Lingyun's body to maintain its balance. Although her two soul rings were constantly shining and amplifying herself, she was still able to counterattack with the strength of the Rakshasa Demon Scythe.

Even so, she was finding it increasingly difficult. If it weren't for the Ghost Shadow Leopard King's fear of the Rakshasa Demon Scythe's power, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold on much longer.

Not far away, Qian Renxue calmly watched the battle and couldn't help but give Qian Lingyun a thumbs up. Without using divine equipment, she fought a top-level soul beast with 30,000 years of cultivation for a long time with only two soul rings. Such a record is truly remarkable.

However, the current situation is that while the artifact can bring advantages, it limits Qian Lingyun's performance. Once her soul power is exhausted, Qian Lingyun will inevitably be defeated.

Without using the divine artifact, Ghost Shadow Leopard King would have no more scruples, and the intensity of the battle would rise rapidly. However, how to proceed would depend on Qian Lingyun's own choice.

Before long, Qian Lingyun looked tired and forced herself to create some distance between herself and the Ghost Shadow Leopard King, trying to catch her breath.

The Ghost Shadow Leopard King also failed to catch up. It was true that its condition was better than Qian Lingyun's, but it was not confident that it could kill its opponent instantly. It would be better to take a breath and continue to look for other weaknesses in this human.

"My child, sometimes what seems like a powerful force is not the most powerful force."

A single sentence from the gray bead in the Sea of ​​Spirit awakened Qian Lingyun from her reverie: the Rakshasa Scythe was indeed a divine artifact, but it wasn't the only trump card she possessed!

The Rakshasa's arm scythes are formed by extending and transforming both hands, making them far more convenient to use than any external weapon.

The arm-shaped scythe's abilities go far beyond just cutting, sharpness, devouring, and poisoning.

The greatest advantage of the Death Scythe on the arm is not the poison, but its unique regenerative ability.

Since soul beasts can self-destruct and soul rings can explode, why can't she try using her divine equipment as a demolition device?

Thinking of this, a resolute look flashed across Qian Lingyun's face. She casually tossed aside the Rakshasa Demon Scythe and transferred most of her already limited soul power into her arm.

Finally, with a surge of violent power, two dark scythes extended from the forearms, and the Rakshasa Demon Scythe also turned into a wisp of purple smoke and disappeared from the spot, closely attached to the top of the scythes, adding some purplish-red patterns to them.

Ghost Shadow Leopard King stared coldly at Qian Lingyun's mutated arm, its small eyes filled with a big question mark.

It's strange, really, that without that powerful weapon, this human has become even more dangerous...

"Rakshasa Domain!"

Qian Lingyun's two scythes crossed in front of her chest to form a purplish-black X, and purplish-black ripples rapidly spread in all directions.

In an instant, the Netherworld Leopard King was enveloped by the rings of purplish-black ripples. It instinctively tried to escape, but found that its four paws were firmly stuck to the ground. Its soul power was rapidly draining away like a flood, and the intense weakness from the inside out made it too weak to take a step.

"My soul power is running low, so I'll make you the first person to experience this soul skill!"

"Rakshasa Divine Armor Body Skill, Rakshasa Ghost Eyes Ignite Heaven and Earth—Slaughtering Three Thousand Realms in a Single Breath!"

Qian Lingyun smiled slightly, her eyes shining brightly. Although she didn't have much soul power left, she still tried her best to extract as much soul power as possible from her body.

Under the interplay of red and purple light, four purple pupil-shaped symbols appeared on her torso. They aimed directly at the Ghost Shadow Leopard King from four directions. The blood-red light pierced through all obstacles, shooting out from four directions and completely penetrating the immobile Ghost Shadow Leopard King.

puff!

The mangled corpse of the Ghost Shadow Leopard King was scattered all over the ground. Qian Lingyun, whose soul power was exhausted, collapsed with a thud. Qian Renxue grabbed Qian Lingyun's weak arm, preventing her from falling to the ground.

Even as she fainted, Qian Lingyun, despite her weakness, managed to draw the Ghost Shadow Leopard King's soul ring over.

In her semi-conscious state, she didn't finish absorbing the 30,000-year soul ring until noon the next day.

After eating a simple meal, Qian Lingyun, her face pale, put her arm around Qian Renxue's shoulder. Qian Renxue knew the girl was faking it but didn't expose her. Qian Lingyun also knew Qian Renxue knew she was faking it, but didn't expose her either.

The two walked arm in arm until the afternoon, when Qian Lingyun finally started walking on her own.

(End of this chapter)