Douluo Dragon King: Martial Soul Spring and Autumn Cicada, Lord of Time

Chapter 80 The King of Eternal Night

"Zhao Tao, I admit... your skills are quite good!"

"If I give you a few more years, perhaps you can grow into a formidable rival to me."

"Unfortunately, your winning streak ends here today!"

Looking at Zhao Tao in the distance, Jiang Xiu's lips curled into a faint smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying shadow materialized behind Jiang Xiu, as if it were the ruler of the eternal night!

This is his martial soul, the Eternal Night Ruler—the Shadow King.

Whether it's attack, speed, or stealth, it's a top-tier existence!

However, with the emergence of Martial Souls...

Three purple soul rings also appeared on Jiang Xiu's body.

Clearly, his cultivation level has reached the Spirit Realm, and he has elevated his first soul spirit to a thousand years old!

"So strong! No wonder he's Jiang Xiu!"

"Yes, he is the pride of our Tianhai City!"

"I believe he will definitely be the individual champion!"

As Jiang Xiu activated his martial spirit, countless spectators burst into applause.

"Who gave you the courage to utter such arrogant words, Fish Leong?"

Looking at Jiang Xiu in the distance, Zhao Tao shook his head slightly, and with a thought, activated his soul power.

With a strange fluctuation of light and time, the Spring and Autumn Cicada Martial Soul appeared in Zhao Tao's palm.

At the same time, two purple soul rings also appeared around Zhao Tao's body!

"Fish Leong, what is that?"

"I don't know this person, but my courage comes from my strength!"

"Although there is only a two-word difference between Soul Master and Great Soul Master, the gap between them is like an insurmountable chasm!"

Upon hearing Zhao Tao's words, Jiang Xiu, an indigenous person, was stunned for a moment, then stood with his hands behind his back, his face full of pride!

"The match begins!"

With the referee's whistle, the verbal sparring between Zhao Tao and Jiang Xiu came to an end.

next moment.

The spirit rings on Zhao Tao and Jiang Xiu flashed simultaneously.

"I am the shadow!"

As the second soul ring on his body flashed, Jiang Xiu's body actually merged with his Shadow Monarch Martial Soul.

After transforming into a shadow, Jiang Xiu's figure instantly merged into the ground, as if he had vanished without a trace!

"A clever trick, but a shadow is merely the dark side of light, and like any other, it cannot escape the control of time and space!"

Looking at Jiang Xiu who had disappeared, Zhao Tao smiled contemptuously.

"Time Buries the Sword!"

"A fleeting moment of beauty!"

The two spirit rings on his body flashed simultaneously.

As the silver light of time coalesced, the Time Burial Sword, radiating a dazzling silver light, manifested in Zhao Tao's hand.

At the same time, two waves of light enveloped Zhao Tao's main body and Jiang Xiu, who had turned into a shadow in the distance.

"Impossible! I've already transformed into shadow, how can your soul skill still lock onto me!?"

The next moment, Jiang Xiu's somewhat surprised voice echoed around Zhao Tao.

After all, he could feel that Zhao Tao's soul skill had hit him, and he also felt the powerful negative effects of the Fleeting Beauty: "You've only turned into a shadow, not disappeared. Every move you make will leave a trace of time..."

"And I, precisely, am able to see them!"

With a faint smile, Zhao Tao held the Time Burial Sword and thrust it straight at the ground in the distance.

"Shadow Blade!"

Having witnessed the power and trajectory of Zhao Tao's martial spirit, Jiang Xiu dared not be careless and directly activated his first soul skill!

Instantly, a terrifying dark energy transformed into an extremely black shadow blade that emitted a light-devouring aura, shooting towards Zhao Tao's chest.

At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and shadows surged in like a tide, chilling to the bone.

"A mere trick like this? You dare to show off your meager skills before an expert? Break it!"

Faced with Jiang Xiu's attack.

Zhao Tao sneered, flicked his wrist, and the Time Burial Sword in his hand collided directly with the Shadow Demon Blade!

Although Jiang Xiu does have an advantage in cultivation level.

However, in terms of soul spirit, soul power quality, martial soul attributes, and combat experience, Zhao Tao completely outclassed Jiang Xiu.

His sword strike landed precisely on the weakest point of the Shadow Blade.

boom!

With a deafening roar, the terrifying Shadow Demon Blade exploded in mid-air!

Zhao Tao, wielding the Time Burial Sword, struck Jiang Xiu's shadow directly!

"Pfft!"

The next moment, accompanied by a muffled thud, Jiang Xiu's body was directly knocked out of the shadows by Zhao Tao!

At this moment, although he was not injured, he was pale and coughing up blood.

Clearly, Zhao Tao's sword strike had injured him.

"This is illogical. After merging into the shadows, my body is immune to all physical damage. How could you possibly hit me?"

With his signature skill broken, Jiang Xiu stared intently at Zhao Tao, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Who says wielding a sword has to involve physical attacks?"

"If you're bad at cooking, just practice more!"

With a cold laugh, Zhao Tao gave Jiang Xiu no time to catch his breath, drew his sword and charged straight at Jiang Xiu!

"Impossible! Jiang Xiu is injured!"

"Just who exactly is this Zhao Tao?"

"Yes, it's incredible that his martial spirit can actually restrain the Shadow Monarch!"

As the battle unfolded, the audience once again showed expressions of shock.

The officials of Tianhai City, as well as the leaders and students of Tianhai Academy, all looked as ugly as if they had eaten shit!

"Don't be too happy yet... I haven't lost yet!"

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Jiang Xiu gritted his teeth, suppressing his injuries, and his third soul ring flashed!

For the glory of Tianhai City, even if it means getting injured, he cannot just fall down in a muddle.

"Shadow Clone!"

As the third soul ring on his body flashed, the Shadow Monarch Martial Soul behind him cracked open, splitting out a shadow clone that was almost identical to Jiang Xiu.

This shadow clone not only possesses 50% of Jiang Xiu's strength and is immune to all physical damage, but it can also mimic some of Jiang Xiu's soul power!

This is Jiang Xiu's most powerful assassin. With the help of his Shadow Clone, he has even defeated some Soul Master level teachers in the academy!

As the shadow clone appeared, Jiang Xiu charged towards Zhao Tao, with the shadow clone following behind.

"Not bad, but too weak!"

Looking at the shadow clone that Jiang Xiu had created, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Zhao Tao's eyes.

This soul skill reminded Zhao Tao of one of his signature soul skills—"There are predecessors before him, and successors after him!"

With the blessing of this soul skill, Zhao Tao can use the power of the Spring and Autumn Cicada to summon soul masters from history to fight for him.

Its effect is far superior to Jiang Xiu's Shadow Clone technique.

Of course, as a thousand-year soul skill of a Soul Master, Jiang Xiu's move is actually considered top-notch.

Unfortunately, Jiang Xiu's opponent is Zhao Tao!

Facing the pincer attack from Jiang Xiu and his shadow clone, Zhao Tao deftly deflected their attacks with the Time Burial Sword.

In just a few moves, Zhao Tao seized an opening and stabbed Jiang Xiu's shadow clone in the heart with his sword, sending it to its death.

Immediately afterward, Zhao Tao's figure flashed, and the Time Burial Sword in his hand was already at Jiang Xiu's neck, ready to behead Jiang Xiu at any moment!