Chapter 65: The Ancient Exotic Beast Sealed Within the Coiling Dragon Staff, the Heavenly Awakening Holy Golden Dragon [

Chapter 65: The Ancient Exotic Beast Sealed within the Coiled Dragon Staff, the Heavenly Awakening Sacred Golden Dragon

Hu Liena surveyed the surrounding environment, noting the somewhat dim sky and the dangerous aura permeating the air.

Upon entering the grand canyon, what greeted the eyes was a milky-white mist that billowed out from the depths in thick clumps, slowly creeping up the mountain slopes and dispersing into a soft, delicate veil.

It drifted ethereally, shrouding the entire grand canyon.

The multicolored slopes, the dark blue paths, the neatly staggered nearby ridges, and the graceful, distant mountains were all hidden within the dense fog, rendering everything unclear. Between heaven and earth, there was only the pure white mist, the damp mist, and the chilling mist.

No one could clearly state how many years the Death Canyon had existed on the Douluo Continent, but the dense canopy that blocked out the sun upon walking into the canyon was enough to tell people of its ancient origins.

Aside from the three major soul beast gathering grounds of the Douluo Continent—the Star Dou Great Forest, the Sunset Forest, and the Soul Hunting Forest—the Death Canyon was a canyon completely controlled by the Spirit Hall.

Consequently, the terrain within the canyon was complex.

It contained wetlands, swamps, and various other environments.

The soul beasts residing there were also extremely terrifying; the closer one got to the center of the canyon, the more powerful the soul beasts became.

It was rumored that even hundred-thousand-year soul beasts existed within. Any soul master, as long as they had sufficient strength and good luck, could find the most suitable soul ring for themselves inside.

However, this visit was merely for training, and there was no need to acquire a soul ring.

Of course, the possibility of encountering a hundred-thousand-year soul beast and having Xu Yan take action was not ruled out.

Currently on this continent, million-year or ten-million-year soul beasts might not have been discovered yet, but that did not mean they did not exist.

At least for now, no soul master had ever discovered such powerful soul beasts.

Presently, the top tier among soul beasts consisted of those at the level of over one hundred thousand years. For example, soul beasts like the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were the absolute monarchs of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Arriving at an open clearing, Douluo Jiangmo spoke, "In this place, I can finally unleash my full strength. You must be careful, Holy Son."

Xu Yan smiled faintly and replied, "It's fine, I will be careful."

Just as the two of them were preparing to fight, subtle movements echoed from the surrounding area.

Although they were currently on the outskirts of the Death Canyon, soul beasts ranging from ten thousand years of age could still roam about here.

"Awooo..."

Right at that moment, the howling of wolves was heard.

"Gale Wolves, soul beasts between five thousand and six thousand years old," Douluo Jiangmo said indifferently. "It seems... your opponents will be them."

Xu Yan smiled helplessly and said to Hu Liena, "Senior Sister, be careful. I'll handle these beasts."

To him, these soul beasts posed no threat whatsoever.

Douluo Jiangmo watched as Xu Yan summoned his Ruyi Jingu Bang, showing no intention of making a move himself.

Although he very much wanted to put Xu Yan through rigorous special training, this was also an exceptional trial opportunity.

The Gale Wolves before them were extremely fast.

Xu Yan directly drove the Jingu Bang into the ground.

Then he squatted down.

"What are you doing?" Hu Liena watched as the Gale Wolves gathered in increasing numbers—their bodies a uniform silver-white, their fur smooth, baring their teeth and growling—and could not help asking.

Xu Yan picked up the two iron plates attached to his legs and flung them directly backward.

The two Gale Wolves charging forward were instantly struck.

They were directly pulverized into a bloody pulp.

At first, she hadn't thought much of it, but then she heard a heavy, rumounding vibration from behind.

Where the two iron plates landed, the ground fractured inch by inch and directly collapsed inward.

This caused many of the Gale Wolves to recoil in fright.

Hu Liena was shocked. Were these two iron plates actually this heavy?

The teasing smile on Douluo Jiangmo's face also vanished, replaced by a look of astonishment: "So this kid has been tying such heavy weights to his legs all along."

Presently, Xu Yan felt an incomparable lightness beneath his feet, as nimble as a swallow, just as all the Gale Wolves leaped into the air and pounced toward him.

He directly spun the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand, executing a brilliantly executed staff dance, striking down one with every single blow.

His figure was like lightning as he charged straight into the pack of Gale Wolves.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Flesh and blood flew everywhere, and the air was thick with a bloody stench.

Watching this scene, Hu Liena could not help feeling a wave of nausea.

At this moment, Xu Yan's attacks were extremely heavy, showing no mercy whatsoever.

Observing Xu Yan's current speed, Douluo Jiangmo thought to himself that this kid's speed had increased significantly.

Of course, though he referred to him casually in his thoughts, if he were to speak aloud, he still had to respectfully address him as His Holiness the Holy Son.

Douluo Jiangmo's estimation of Xu Yan was growing increasingly favorable.

After all, their tool-type martial souls were similar, both being staffs.

There was a subtle sense of mutual appreciation.

Soon, when Xu Yan put away the Jingu Bang, nearly all the Gale Wolves had been beaten to death.

A few lucky ones, though fierce-looking with bared fangs, were already terrified and retreating step by step.

"Douluo Jiangmo, we can begin now." Xu Yan twirled the Jingu Bang in his hand and slammed it heavily onto the ground.

The entire ground trembled violently.

The remaining Gale Wolves were so frightened by Xu Yan's action that they tucked their tails and fled.

Douluo Jiangmo smiled faintly at Xu Yan and said, "Aren't you going to rest for a moment? Don't say later that I took advantage of you."

Hu Liena said to Xu Yan, "Xiaoyan, why don't I join you?"

"No, Senior Sister. This time I specifically want to fight Douluo Jiangmo alone. This is a trial for me. Senior Sister, just watch properly from the side, be careful of the surrounding soul beasts, and stay safe."

Before Hu Liena could reply, Xu Yan directly released his martial soul and soul power, accompanied by nine golden soul rings, and charged forward rapidly.

Douluo Jiangmo's body also flashed with a brilliant red light, and the moment Xu Yan rushed over, the two directly collided.

The staffs in their hands clashed, sending a shockwave of air sweeping across the area.

Meanwhile, Xu Yan braced himself against the impact of the soul power.

Once Douluo Jiangmo truly unleashed his full strength, it was as if he had become a completely different person.

Looking at Xu Yan—who was close at hand and struggling mightily to block the attack—Douluo Jiangmo said, "If you can't take it, make a sound. It wouldn't do if you got hurt somewhere."

"Third Soul Skill: Indestructible Vajra!"

Under this immense energy impact, Xu Yan activated his Indestructible Vajra protective barrier, making things feel considerably easier.

Shortly after Douluo Jiangmo and Xu Yan separated, the former swung his Coiled Dragon Staff, and the phantom of a golden-red dragon appeared.

Throughout the entire firmament, the resounding roar of a dragon could be felt, carrying a mighty and majestic presence!

This golden-red dragon was an ancient exotic beast that Douluo Jiangmo had captured and sealed within the Coiled Dragon Staff.

It bore an extremely domineering name—the Heavenly Awakening Sacred Golden Dragon!

Watching Douluo Jiangmo deploy such an ability, Hu Liena could not help but worry for Xu Yan's safety.

Douluo Jiangmo declared, "I have truly unleashed my full strength now."

Hu Liena cried out from the side, "Xiaoyan, be careful!"

Xu Yan did not look at Hu Liena; his gaze was solemn. Douluo Jiangmo had not yet used his full power.

Yet the pressure was already this suffocating. True to form, it was the imposing aura belonging to a Peak Douluo.

At this moment, Xu Yan also continuously released his soul power, the number of soul rings around his body having grown to over a dozen.

While it could be said that his ninety-nine soul rings didn't serve a massive purpose in direct combat yet, judging by how many times Xu Yan had used them, they still provided certain amplification effects, at the very least continuously boosting his soul power.