Master of Nine Stars

"Advanced! Starfield Soul Skill: Small Starfall, Excellent Level!"

A notification suddenly appeared in his Inner Soul Map.

Rong Taotao: ???

’Holy cow. I mean, just... holy cow!’

’In the Starfield region of Fengtian City, my Snow Realm Soul Skill: Jade Dragon Gift advanced.’

’And now, in the Snow Realm outside Qianshan Pass, my Starfield Soul Skill Small Starfall advances?’

’People call Master Zhi a Master of Reverse Attribute Combat. Does that make me a Master of Reverse Environment Growth?’

When Rong Taotao waved his hand again, the small star in the sky—originally 10 cm in diameter—changed, transforming into a beautiful star 20 cm in diameter!

The descending star emanated a blue-purple glow. When it landed on the Snow Lion Tiger again, it unexpectedly exploded, scattering shattered starlight in every direction. The buzzing fragments whipped the Snow Lion Tiger’s white fur into a total mess!

"WHIMPER~"

The Snow Lion Tiger was a complete mess. It had no apparent external wounds, but it was suffering from severe internal injuries.

Waves of shattered starlight vibrated within its body, inflicting unbearable pain. Its flailing limbs grew even more frantic...

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Alternating hands, Gao Lingwei hurled one Heaven-piercing Halberd after another. They pierced the Snow Lion Tiger’s massive body, turning the helpless, mid-air beast into a pincushion...

"CRASH..."

"WHIMPER..." The Snow Lion Tiger whimpered in agony as its heavy body slammed into the ground, sending snow flying everywhere.

Watching the massive body, riddled with halberds, Rong Taotao couldn’t help but grimace. He finally stopped his assault. The last Small Starfall descended from the sky, slamming heavily onto the Snow Lion Tiger’s head.

"It’s not dead yet," Gao Lingwei said, striding forward.

Inside the Snow Prison Arena, the Snow Lion Tiger also didn’t dare to look at Gao Lingwei, clearly intimidated. It even pawed at the edge of the platform, staring down into the bottomless abyss, obviously wanting to retreat.

As long as the Snow Lion Tiger still existed in the Snow Prison Arena, the one in the real world wasn’t completely dead.

However, no sooner had Gao Lingwei spoken than the Snow Lion Tiger in the Snow Prison Arena—a creature formed of spiritual will—silently shattered. Gao Lingwei was immediately ejected from the Arena.

"SHINK!" Gao Lingwei reached the dying Snow Lion Tiger, gripped her halberd in one hand, and viciously stabbed downward!

The sharp Long Halberd pierced through the Snow Lion Tiger’s skull and plunged deep into the earth.

The dust settled.

"Hah..." Gao Lingwei let out a long sigh of relief. Only after confirming there was no danger left did she turn to Rong Taotao.

Rong Taotao grinned and gave her a thumbs-up. "You were amazing, Wei!"

Gao Lingwei laughed and gave a playful "pfft." As she looked at Rong Taotao, the murderous aura surrounding her slowly faded. "Go on."

In the distant forest, a shocked expression appeared on Li Lie’s face as he turned to Xia Fangran. He had expected Rong Taotao and Gao Lingwei to win, but he thought it would be a struggle, that they might even get injured. But...

Clearly, Li Lie had greatly underestimated their combat prowess, as well as their flawless coordination and battle IQ.

From start to finish, the Snow Lion Tiger never even touched the ground. The one time it did, it was already on the verge of death, the fight all but over.

Xia Fangran felt Li Lie’s gaze and gave a cool shrug, muttering, "What’s the big deal? You should see who their master is~"

’Such a show-off!’

Li Lie: "..."

"BUZZ~" Rong Ling’s candle-like eyes burned even brighter. It scurried forward on its short, stubby legs.

Gao Lingwei and Rong Taotao were busy carving out the Snow Lion Tiger’s Soul Pearl, while the little fatty...

It began running in circles around the Snow Lion Tiger’s enormous body, its buzzing form leaving trails of light from its candle-flame eyes. "Wei! Taotao! Wei! Taotao..."

Gao Lingwei: "..."

Rong Taotao: "..."

’A Snow General Candle-brand cheerleader?’

"Hah!" Rong Ling suddenly shouted. Holding its Stone Halberd, it mimicked Gao Lingwei’s earlier motion and hurled it into the distance!

And then... well, then it just waddled off to retrieve its weapon...

Rong Taotao held the Snow Lion Tiger’s Soul Pearl, and a notification appeared in his Inner Soul Map:

"Soul Pearl Discovered: Snow Realm Snow Lion Tiger (Master Level)

Soul Pearl’s Soul Skills:

1. Snow Step: Envelop the feet with Soul Power to move with ease in snowy environments. (Elite Level, Potential Value: -)

1. Snow Claw Mark: Gather Soul Power of the ice and snow Attribute through your fingertips and slash out claw marks made of snow, tearing all things asunder. (Master Level, Potential Value: -)

Current Soul Slots are full. Cannot be absorbed."

’Tear all things asunder?’

’Tsk, tsk... That’s a pretty badass description for a Soul Skill, isn’t it?’

Too bad it was Master Level. Neither Rong Taotao nor Gao Lingwei could use it right now.

Gao Lingwei stood on the Snow Lion Tiger’s carcass and looked down at Rong Taotao. "We have shelter now, and dinner."

Rong Taotao washed the blood-stained Soul Pearl in the snow, looking up at Gao Lingwei. "Are you okay?"

"Hm?"

Rong Taotao clarified, "The Snow Prison Arena."

Gao Lingwei smiled. "I’m fine. Both the Snow Charm Demon and the Snow Lion Tiger were panicked the moment they entered the Snow Prison Arena. They were too busy observing their surroundings. We never actually fought."

"Yeah, it really is a Divine Skill for hunting," Rong Taotao couldn’t help but remark. "Too bad our opponents in the league aren’t beasts."

That was the difference between humans and Soul Beasts. People had intelligence, experience, and the ability to learn and study their opponents.

Gao Lingwei nodded slightly. "Let’s see what Soul Pearls the Outer League and Principal Mei give us. If they’re not what we’re hoping for, I don’t have to replace Snow Prison Arena."