Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Young Gilas, Sandstorm King!

Chapter 105 This is the power a Pokémon should have!
The third move: Stomp your feet!

Just as Lin Xia was still immersed in the earth-shattering power of "Rock Collapse", Young Gilas's next move made his scalp tingle and a chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head!

After Young Gilas finished demonstrating "rockfall", he did not stop.

It seemed to deliberately point its little paws at another intact patch of crystal sand next to it (simulating a missed attack), and then it suddenly let out a deep, thunderous roar!

"Yo-ho-!!!"

Its right hind leg, covered in a thick lava carapace and brimming with terrifying power, was raised high! The weight of its entire body instantly shifted!
A chilling aura, a mixture of the wrath of a great earthquake and violent power, instantly gathered beneath its feet!

Boom! ! ! !
Its seemingly short hind legs, carrying a terrifying power capable of shattering mountains, stomped heavily on the hard, iron-like vitrified sand beneath its feet!

This stomp felt as if it weren't stepping on the ground, but rather on the pulse of the earth!
Centered on its feet, the crystal sand within a radius of twenty meters was as if it had experienced a magnitude 10 earthquake!

The incredibly hard glass layer cracked, shattered, and exploded inch by inch, like a fragile eggshell, amidst a deafening roar!

A giant crater, larger, deeper, and with more jagged edges than the previous "rockfall" crater, was instantly formed!

The violent shockwave was no longer a simple vibration, but formed a visible, yellowish-brown ring of destruction mixed with glass shards and dust, spreading wildly in all directions with overwhelming force!
Wherever it passed, the air was compressed and made to explode, and the ground was plowed open!

Its power is more than double that of the previous "rockfall"!

“This…what is this?!”

Lin Xia's pupils shrank to pinpoints!

He instantly understood the core essence of this move—a venting blow!
If the previous move missed its target, then Younggiras's accumulated anger and power, having nowhere to go, will all be poured into this "stomp," causing its power to double terrifyingly!
Add to that its own immense strength, and the 30% boost that the "Sand Power" ability provides to Ground-type moves (like Stomp)...

In an instant, Lin Xia's mind conjured up a real-world combat scenario.

The opponent, with incredible speed, narrowly avoided Larvitar's devastating "Rock Slide," and just as a sense of relief rose in his heart, perhaps even preparing to taunt or retaliate...

The next second, Young Gilas gave his opponent no chance to breathe, and with the rage aroused by the "dodge", he launched a "stomp" attack!
Double the power! The earth cracks! Area-of-effect impact!
Those who dodged the "rockfall" might not even have time to make another effective dodge before being directly covered by this kick, which has a larger range, stronger impact, and a crushing shockwave!
With the 30% boost from the "Sand Power," the power of this kick would probably be enough to cause even a Soul King-level defensive Soul Master to suffer from turbulent blood and broken bones!
If they are hit directly in the core, those below the Soul Master level will probably lose their fighting ability instantly!
"hiss--!"

Lin Xia couldn't help but gasp, a chill creeping up his spine and spreading throughout his body, making him shiver. He even subconsciously took a half-step back, as if trying to get away from the edge of the terrifying pit created by the "stomping".

Terrifying Face (slows down and controls the field), Rock Slide (high damage + causes fear), Stomp (damage doubled if it misses + area-of-effect damage)...

Each of these three skills is extremely powerful and has distinct characteristics when taken individually.

But when they are combined and used by Young Gilas, who possesses the physique of a Soul Master, the power of sand, the Phoenix Divine Mark, and considerable combat intelligence, the resulting tactical chain is simply despair-inducing!
This is no longer a simple skill combination, but a deadly combo with interconnected attacks and deadly danger at every step!

"This is the power a Pokémon should have!"

Lin Xia looked at Young Gilas, who stood tall and proud amidst the smoke and dust, seemingly quite satisfied with his new move, and even patted his breastplate with his little paws with a smug expression. Her heart was in turmoil.

The Sandstorm Worm King's bizarre escape technique during its near-death split not only did not render their efforts futile, but also allowed Young Gilas to comprehend this terrifying move! Lin Xia stepped forward, ignoring the lingering heat and dust on Young Gilas's body, and hugged the little guy who had brought him endless surprise and confidence tightly, his voice trembling with barely suppressed excitement and a hint of lingering fear.

"Good! Well done, Young Gilas! With these new abilities... we'll have even more strength to walk the path ahead!"

Young Gilas seemed to understand Lin Xia's praise. Its scarlet eyes narrowed, and it made a cheerful "yo-yo-yo" sound, while its little tail wagged happily.

It nuzzled Lin Xia with its head, then pointed its little paws toward the deeper west, into the heart of the desert, seemingly harboring a strong desire for that area!
Lin Xia followed the firm direction of Young Gilas's little paw and looked out at a boundless sea of ​​sand, shimmering with twisted heat waves under the scorching sun.

Unlike the areas they had fought in before, the sand dunes here were taller and more continuous, and the sand had a deathly grayish-yellow color, as if the earth had been completely drained of its last bit of life.

The air was filled with an indescribable sense of desolation, deeper than that of an ordinary desert. Even the wind seemed to stand still, and only the scorching sun relentlessly burned everything.

"It's appealing, but I'm not sure if it's a mineral vein?"

Lin Xia crouched down, her gaze meeting Young Gilas's eyes, which were flashing with a confused red light.

The little guy nodded vigorously, uttering a few short, confused "yo-ji...yo..." sounds, his voice filled with an unprecedented hesitation.

Its little paws unconsciously scratched at the scorching sand, showing both longing and hesitation—a stark contrast to the pure, eager excitement it usually displayed when it smelled a precious mineral vein.

Lin Xia's curiosity was instantly ignited to its peak.

Young Gilas's innate treasure-hunting instinct almost never goes wrong, and it has never shown this "uncertain" state!
What kind of strange existence is buried deep in this desert?
Is it some kind of rare and precious natural treasure with properties completely different from those of minerals?
Or is it some kind of ancient relic containing special energy?
Or even... the lair of some powerful soul beast?
"Let's go and have a look!"

Lin Xia made a decisive decision without the slightest hesitation.

The unknown often comes with risks, but it also holds tremendous opportunities.

He picked up the young Gilas and activated the "Sandstorm" ability. A subtle wave of soul power spread out, and the soft sand beneath his feet condensed slightly under the guidance of the soul power, forming a thin "sand carpet" that greatly reduced the resistance of sinking into the deep sand.

He identified the direction and ran towards the depths of that desolate desert.

After passing through several towering sand dunes that resembled solidified giant waves, the terrain gradually became flatter, but the sense of desolation and oppression grew stronger.

The ground beneath our feet was no longer undulating sand dunes, but a relatively flat, yet unusually soft, shifting sand plain.

The sand is so fine it's like powder; you can barely feel any support when you step on it, and you sink deep into it with every step, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the rustling sound of Lin Xia's feet and her slightly rapid breathing echoing in the emptiness.

The air was so dry it seemed to suck the last drop of moisture from our lungs, and even the sunlight seemed to possess a greedy quality, as if it were sucking away life force.

(End of this chapter)