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Huff!
Dai Chengfeng took a deep breath, and almost all of his soul power instantly converged into his right arm. A gust of wind rose from the ground, causing his black outfit to flutter noisily.
At the same time, the first soul ring on his leg lit up.
The golden-red Innate Origin Metal Qi merged with the Dark Golden Fear Claw Bear Arm Armor on his right arm. The light intensified, and the entire arm armor seemed to burn with dazzling brilliance.
Hmph!
Boom—
With a loud roar, the ground beneath Dai Chengfeng caved in as he shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, rushing toward the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf.
The Shadow Night Phantom Wolf, seeing Dai Chengfeng charging at it, stopped its advance.
Sensing the overwhelming aura emanating from Dai Chengfeng, a flicker of seriousness and confusion flashed in its wolf-like eyes. It couldn't understand how such a small prey could suddenly unleash such a terrifying pressure.
But its movements were not slow.
Howl—
Accompanied by a wolf's howl, it opened its mouth filled with sharp fangs, and a mass of black energy began to rapidly coalesce within.
In the blink of an eye, a glowing black orb containing destructive energy took shape.
Awooo—
Another piercing howl accompanied the black orb as it shot toward Dai Chengfeng like a meteor, slicing through the air with a sharp whistling sound.
Dai Chengfeng stared at the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf's attack, his gaze sharp and fearless.
Just as the black orb was about to touch him, Dai Chengfeng finally unleashed this punch, which had nearly gathered all his strength.
Boom—
Kaboom!
The roar of the punch collided violently with the black orb.
In an instant, a thunderous explosion erupted, and a powerful shockwave spread outwards from the point of impact.
Crack, crack…
Nearby trees were snapped by the powerful blast, sending dust flying and blotting out the sky.
The black orb shattered piece by piece under Dai Chengfeng's punch, eventually dissipating into tiny specks of black starlight in the air.
However, Dai Chengfeng's momentum did not stop. His third soul ring lit up.
As the Nine Nether Dark Wind Wings flapped, his figure flashed once more, breaking through the shockwave, and appeared before the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf like a ghost.
Howl~
Seeing Dai Chengfeng suddenly appear, the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf's blood-red eyes widened in surprise, clearly caught off guard.
Its tiny brain couldn't comprehend how such a fierce shockwave could be crossed by a mere human.
However, Dai Chengfeng gave it no time to think.
He swung another punch, brimming with terrifying force, directly targeting the head of the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf.
Boom—
KABOOM!!!
The punch broke through the air, followed by a muffled explosion as the Dark Golden Arm Armor collided with the skull of the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf.
The immense force instantly pierced through the wolf's hard skull, and blood and brain matter sprayed out like a white fountain.
The Shadow Night Phantom Wolf didn't even have time to let out a final cry before its massive body collapsed to the ground.
The residual force of the punch continued forward, smashing into a towering tree behind the wolf, snapping it in half. The cracking sound of the trunk echoed sharply in the silent forest.
"Finished."
Dai Chengfeng shook the blood off his fist and retracted his arm.
He pressed his shoulder, stretched his right arm, and looked at the gruesome scene with satisfaction, nodding slightly.
Since obtaining the Dark Golden Fear Claw Bear Arm Armor as an external soul bone, several years had passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, although Dai Chengfeng had been very busy, he never neglected the fusion and development of the arm armor. Now, he had achieved perfect integration with this external soul bone.
On top of that, he had developed a brand-new mode—Full Concentration!
In Full Concentration mode, Dai Chengfeng completely abandoned defensive techniques, focusing all his strength into a single point. With the immense amplification effect of the Dark Golden Fear Claw Bear Arm Armor, he unleashed that astonishing punch.
This technique wasn't limited to being used with his fists—it could also be executed with the halberd.
However, if he wanted to perfectly combine Full Concentration with the White Tiger Overlord Spear Technique, there were still challenges.
Whenever Dai Chengfeng attempted to use both powers simultaneously, the energy would split, resulting in a disappointing outcome—"1 + 1 < 2."
But Dai Chengfeng wasn't discouraged.
After all, he had only recently developed the Full Concentration state, and he believed he would overcome this challenge in the future.
As long as he could achieve perfect multitasking, the fusion should be possible.
And on the Douluo Continent, there were soul techniques that allowed one to multitask, such as the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's "Seven Heart Separation Control…"
Though calling it a soul technique might be somewhat exaggerated.
Dai Chengfeng felt it was more of an acquired training method, and divided focus wasn't exclusive to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
However, there was no doubt that the sect excelled in this area.
Thinking of this, Dai Chengfeng instinctively glanced at his spirit ring.
Inside it lay a token belonging to an elder of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
Perhaps there would be an opportunity to visit the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect?
Meanwhile, as Dai Chengfeng pondered, Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration as she gazed at the aftermath of his punch.
With her Soul King-level strength and discerning eye, she could clearly assess the power of that punch.
What a powerful external soul bone, what perfect control over his strength, concentrating nearly all his power into a single point…
This punch was no weaker than that of an average Soul Ancestor.
Combined with the invincible nature of his first soul skill, as long as it hits the target, a one-punch knockout is indeed not difficult.
At this moment, Qian Renxue finally understood why Dai Chengfeng had been so confident when facing the formidable Shadow Night Phantom Wolf.
"What a beautiful 'little tiger' you are!"
"How many hidden cards do you still have? Is this your strongest move?"
Qian Renxue gazed at Dai Chengfeng, a smile forming on her crimson lips, her eyes filled with amazement.
Her initial plan to separate from Dai Chengfeng had now vanished completely.
She knew well that although Death Canyon was fraught with danger, her grandfather Qian Daoliu would undoubtedly protect her from the shadows.
With no lingering worries, the effectiveness of the Death Canyon trial would inevitably be diminished. Whether she went alone or followed Dai Chengfeng made no difference.
So why not follow Dai Chengfeng?
Qian Renxue hadn't forgotten the "oppression" this little tiger had inflicted on her earlier. She was itching for revenge, harboring a burning desire.
However, Qian Renxue's identity posed a problem.
After all, it was Xue Qinghe who lost to Dai Chengfeng, so the one seeking revenge must also be Xue Qinghe.
Only then could she feel truly satisfied.
Little tiger, let me observe your hidden cards for now. Then, I'll defeat you in the guise of Xue Qinghe!
Thinking of how she would first defeat Dai Chengfeng as Xue Qinghe and later reveal her true identity, imagining the expression Dai Chengfeng might make…
Qian Renxue's eyes sparkled with excitement.
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