Under Ning Rongrong's boost, the aura around Xu Ran surged dramatically. However, Ning Rongrong's face turned pale, clearly struggling to support Xu Ran at the moment.
"Bang bang bang."
The sound of the air being torn apart arose as the sword shadows swung by Xu Ran struck precisely on the hundreds of poison-tipped spears released by Ci Tun Dou Luo, completely shattering his attack.
"How is this possible?"
Ci Tun Dou Luo stared at Xu Ran dumbfounded, his expression changing subtly as his attacks were all perfectly defended by Xu Ran, who even seemed to have strength to spare.
"Giant Burst Bullet!"
Ci Tun Dou Luo shouted loudly, and a very deep black Soul Ring lit up around him, with a water-blue energy ball appearing beside him.
"I refuse to believe this evil. Today, you must die, and no one is permitted to thwart the grand undertaking of the Martial Soul Hall." His entire Soul Power poured into it, and that terrifying energy ball reached a width of five meters, emanating an incredibly dreadful aura.
"Is this your strongest blow? Merely this."
Xu Ran's lips curled upward as he hugged Ning Rongrong's slender waist; his strength, already surpassing that of Ci Tun Dou Luo, was now even greater with Ning Rongrong's augmentation.
"If you can't hold on, don't force yourself. I can still easily toy with this Ci Tun Dou Luo without you," Xu Ran said gently. At this moment, Ning Rongrong was perspiring fragrantly, her body limp, and her complexion somewhat pale.
Xu Ran was ultimately much stronger than her, so supporting him was somewhat forced on her part.
"I am actually very strong, and I definitely don't want to be just a vase. Whatever you do, I can unleash soul skills to make your speed, strength, and stamina stronger," Ning Rongrong said with a flushed face, seemingly thinking about something, and even started to lose her grip on the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.
She dared not say more, worried that Xu Ran might really do that.
Sometimes, Xu Ran would like to take her along to find Xiaowu or Zhu Qing. After all, if it were one of them alone, it would be somewhat difficult to withstand him. They would switch between the first and second half to rest, barely making it comfortable for Xu Ran.
Although Xu Ran was strong now and could help them recover quickly, that was after the fact. Of course, there would inevitably be problems during the joyous moments, and the pain that should be felt was still very real.
But if Xu Ran really did that, how embarrassing it would be for her. Having her sit by and watch Xu Ran with Xiaowu and the others would be far too shameful!
Moreover, Xiaowu and Zhu Qing would then complain to her, questioning why her soul skills were so powerful.
"Baby's suggestion is good. Next time I'll try it with Xiaowu and Zhu Qing. If it works, I won't have to be so cautious and can do whatever I want," Xu Ran said softly with a tease, and Ning Rongrong blushed from her ears down to her neck.
"I didn't suggest anything. It's all your own wild fantasies; I won't abet you," Ning Rongrong said, her voice soft and glutinous, giving Xu Ran a white glance, hers was an innocent charm tinged with subtle coquettishness.
Having been with Xu Ran for so long, Ning Rongrong had gradually shed her innocence and become a grown girl.
After all, sleeping with Xu Ran was like being in a dye vat. Sometimes, he'd tell them those jokes, and even the purest of maidens would slowly change.
"You, you... drive me mad too," Ci Tun Dou Luo said, trembling all over with anger at Xu Ran and Ning Rongrong's blatant disregard for him. After all, he was still a Titled Douluo, a supreme existence, never so ignored before.
"Giant Burst Bullet!"
Ci Tun Dou Luo shouted again, hurling a four-meter radius energy ball directly at Xu Ran, his face brimming with pride.
The longer his soul skill accumulated energy, the more powerful it became.
Xu Ran had given him so much time to infuse Soul Power into this soul skill; he was confident that his Giant Burst Bullet was indeed formidable.
"Destruction Sword Intent, kill!"
With his left hand around Ning Rongrong, the "Godslayer Sword" became imbued with Destruction Sword Intent. The intent to destroy everything was omnipresent, and a terrifyingly pure Sword Qi split the huge water-blue energy ball in half with a rainbow-like arc.
"Boom!"
The terrifying sound of a sonic boom echoed, and the residual energy rolled out, annihilating all the vegetation within a few dozen meters in an instant.
"How is this possible?"
"What kind of attack is this, with such terrifying power?"
"Aren't you a Soul King? Why could you shatter my soul skill?"
Ci Tun Dou Luo looked on in horror, somewhat losing his composure, feeling as if his worldview was collapsing.
How large is the gap between a Soul King and a Titled Douluo?
In the history of Soul Land, there have only been a handful of Soul Douluos who successfully challenged a Titled Douluo.
Yet now, with merely the "Cultivation Level" of a Soul King, Xu Ran had shattered his attack.
At this moment, he finally realized that Xu Ran was no longer just a genius; he had become a powerhouse, one who could match the top tier of the Martial Soul Hall.
The reason Xu Ran had always been so calm, even after learning their identities, was because of his formidable strength.
"Have you finished your attack? Now it's my turn, isn't it?"
Xu Ran said indifferently, his "Godslayer Sword" turning crimson, as did his pupils. An overwhelming killing intent emanated from him, making Xu Ran seem like a murderous demon.
At this moment, Xu Ran's aura surged yet again, and the air around him roared.
"No, this can't be, this aura..."
Ci Tun Dou Luo turned pale, unable to imagine what he was witnessing.
The aura from Xu Ran had become even more terrifying. Before, Xu Ran had not truly been fighting with him. Xu Ran's current aura had reached at least the level of the Second Worship.
The Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo, level 98 Titled Douluo.
And now, Xu Ran seemed to already possess such combat power. Being still at the Soul King level, it would be easy for him to advance his "Cultivation Level". Already so fearsome at the Soul King level, what kind of sight would it be if Xu Ran were to break through to Soul Emperor, Soul Sage...?
By then, even the Great Elder might not be a match for Xu Ran.
A prodigious talent like Xu Ran, a true, extraordinary genius, could only be befriended, not offended!
Even if he went to the Martial Soul Hall to ask for the Great Elder now, it might not be sufficient. After all, in just a little while, who knows what level Xu Ran's strength would have broken through to. Moreover, the Great Elder was in charge of that matter and would not leave Spirit City lightly.
At this moment, Ci Tun Dou Luo finally understood what a real disparity was.
He had investigated Xu Ran; Xu Ran did not spend much time on "Cultivation", flirting with girls during the day, procreating at night. Xu Ran was already so terrifying with just the little time he squeezed out for "Cultivation" each day.
If Xu Ran stopped wooing girls and procreating, wouldn't his power reach an outrageous level?
"Giant Wave Body Shield."
While thinking, Ci Tun Dou Luo desperately unleashed soul skills. Regardless of the soul skill, whether it was a defensive one or not, he used them all indiscriminately, just to withstand that one sword strike from Xu Ran.
He felt the aura of death within Xu Ran's sword; the slightest carelessness could mean his instant demise.
"Lord Xu Ran, I serve the Young Master; please spare my life, so I may continue to protect the Young Master," Ci Tun Dou Luo panicked internally, not knowing if it would help, but he hurriedly brought up Qian Renxue's name to save himself.
Since Xu Ran already knew of Qian Renxue's existence, exposing a bit more didn't matter. There were secrets of the Martial Soul Hall on him, and should he die here, they would still be revealed.