Invincible Soul Emperor

Xue Feng released ice crystals, drawing the monster beast’s gaze to provide cover for Xiao Xiao.

"Now’s the time!" Xiao Xiao seized the moment, uttering a low shout in her heart as she swung her longsword straight at the monster beast’s abdomen.

But just as the longsword was about to pierce the monster beast, it suddenly turned, its giant tail sweeping towards Xiao Xiao like lightning.

Unable to completely evade, Xiao Xiao was struck hard by the tail, her body instantly flung, heavily hitting the cave’s rock wall.

"Xiao Xiao!" Xue Feng exclaimed in surprise, quickly swimming to her side to help stabilize her stance.

"I’m fine; we must endure." Xiao Xiao gritted her teeth, standing up despite her pain.

The monster beast lunged at them again, its gigantic claws aimed directly at Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao swiftly chanted a spell, releasing a powerful flame magic straight at the monster beast’s eyes. Flames burned in the water, forming a blazing ribbon that hit the beast’s eyes.

The monster beast let out a painful roar, retreating a few steps. Its eyes were burned by the flames, making its vision blurry. Xue Feng seized the opportunity to rush towards the monster beast again, using all his strength to stab the longsword into the beast’s abdomen. But the beast’s scale armor remained hard, with the sword leaving only shallow scratches on its surface.

"Xiao Xiao, its scale armor is too tough. We need a stronger attack!" Xue Feng shouted, his voice steadfast amidst the battle’s noise.

Xiao Xiao nodded, rapidly gathering immense energy.

"I’m going to unleash the Vermilion Bird Holy Soul’s attack!" Xiao Xiao murmured.

Although the Vermilion Bird Holy Soul’s attack was greatly diminished underwater, Xiao Xiao was beyond caring about it now.

"I’ll buy you time," Xue Feng said determinedly, waving his longsword and launching a fierce attack on the monster beast, trying to attract its attention.

The monster beast was enraged by Xue Feng’s attack, wildly swinging its tail and claws, trying to repel Xue Feng. In the water, Xue Feng agilely maneuvered, continuously dodging the beast’s attacks, while looking for opportunities to counter.

Xiao Xiao’s energy successfully gathered, surrounding her in a red glow, with the power of Vermilion Bird Holy Soul steadily accumulating in her body.

She raised her hands, the red glow coalescing into a strong light beam, directly hitting the monster beast’s abdomen.

The beam instantly penetrated the monster beast’s scale armor, hitting its core within. The beast let out a deafening roar, its massive body violently trembling in the water. The power of the beam continuously eroded the beast’s body, its scales gradually collapsing, its body starting to lose strength.

But just as the beam was about to completely defeat the monster beast, it suddenly unleashed its last strength, its giant tail sweeping towards Xiao Xiao.

Unable to completely evade, Xiao Xiao was caught by the tail, her body instantly flung and heavily striking the cave’s rock wall.

"No!" Xue Feng cried in shock, quickly swimming to her side and holding her injured body.

Xiao Xiao’s energy depleted, her body became extraordinarily weak. Her gaze gradually blurred, yet she steadfastly looked at Xue Feng: "Damn it, this time... wasn’t successful."

"Little Girl Xiaoxiao, don’t sleep yet; wait until we get out." Xue Feng gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with worry.

Despite being wounded, the monster beast still brimming with strength.

Its body moved slowly in the water, eyes brimming with anger and hostility.

Xue Feng attempted to find a chance to bring Xiao Xiao away, but the beast’s attack approached once more.

"If we don’t retreat now, we’ll really be doomed." Xue Feng said softly, his eyes fixed on the monster beast behind.

Xiao Xiao nodded, still believing in Xue Feng’s judgment.

The two barely evaded the beast’s attack, quickly swimming towards the cave’s exit. The beast pursues closely, its gigantic form creating massive waves in the water, trying to defeat them completely.

"Little Girl Xiaoxiao, we’re almost successful!" Xue Feng shouted, using all his strength to bring Xiao Xiao towards the cave’s exit.

Just as they were about to escape the cave, the beast unleashed a final strike, its giant tail sweeping towards them like lightning. Both Xue Feng and Xiao Xiao were hit by the massive impact, their bodies instantly flung, heavily hitting the cave’s rock wall.

Xue Feng gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, realizing they must act immediately or face life-threatening danger.

Using his last bit of strength to support the weakened Xiao Xiao, "Little Girl Xiaoxiao, are you alright?"

Though physically weak, Xiao Xiao’s mind remained sharp. She softly said, "Xue Feng... we can use a small water acceleration magic... to help us escape!"

Xue Feng nodded, gripping her hand, transmitting a thread of energy.

"Xiao Xiao, I’m out of sorts now, it’s up to you!"

Xiao Xiao nodded, tightly holding onto Xue Feng.

Energy gathered around them.

Xiao Xiao muttered something, and the surrounding seawater glowed faintly.

In the next moment, the surrounding currents accelerated, creating a push that propelled them toward the cave exit.

The monster beast sensed their intent, letting out an angry roar, its tail sweeping towards them again.

"Quick!" Xue Feng shouted, but their speed couldn’t outpace the beast’s.

They endured another strike from the beast’s tail, showing painful expressions.

Though the strike made them uncomfortable again, under the accelerated water flow, they finally neared the cave exit.

However, the beast’s attack hadn’t ceased, its massive claws lunging at them. Xiao Xiao performed a barrier magic, barely blocking the beast’s attack.

"We’re almost there!" Xiao Xiao eyes fixed on the cave entrance, pulling Xue Feng behind her, eyes resolute.

Finally, the two escaped successfully, sitting at the cave entrance, gasping for breath.

"This time, we not only depleted our energy but also suffered many injuries. This monster beast, who can possibly deal with it?"

Xiao Xiao glanced at the cave entrance, a bit furious.

Xue Feng gasped, taking a while to recover.

"Little Girl Xiaoxiao, maybe we should go back and ask that old ghost? This can’t continue. We just gave it our all, but still can’t do anything to that guy! Maybe there’s another way to solve this challenge."

These words calmed Xiao Xiao down.

"Xue Feng, you’re right. This monster beast, even if my master came, might not be able to handle it. But, I don’t know what my master is up to now, whether he’s out yet, if he comes out now, I haven’t obtained the Buddha’s Relic..."

Xiao Xiao said, her tone turning gloomy.

Xue Feng quickly consoled her, "Don’t worry, since we’ve arrived, we’ll definitely be able to get it."

Xiao Xiao looked at him, unable to resist asking, "Xue Feng, theoretically speaking, my master and you are not that familiar, why are you so willing to help my master?"

Xiao Xiao had long suspected Xue Feng’s intentions, but he had never shown hostility or asked directly.

However, now, after much consideration, Xiao Xiao felt it was time to confront Xue Feng!