Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

Chapter 97 One Hour

The poison doesn't kill; the sound fades, and people move!

He moved like a green lightning bolt tearing through space, instantly closing in on Zi Ji.

There was no fluctuation of soul power, only the ear-piercing sonic boom brought about by the pure speed of the physical body!

"Well done!"

Zi Ji's pupils contracted sharply, but instead of retreating, she advanced. The muscles in her right arm suddenly bulged, and with a succinct and sharp thrust, she aimed precisely at Du Bu Si's wrist.

A hint of admiration flashed in Du Bu Si's eyes. He changed his fist into a claw, his five fingers like hooks, bringing with them a fierce whistling sound, and actually tried to meet the spear thrust head-on.

His hands, tempered by potent poison and honed by his own secret techniques, are now comparable to divine weapons!

"Bang!"

A visible shockwave suddenly spread out from the two of them, causing Bi Ji, Huo Yutong, Lang Ya, and Yu Tao, who were watching from afar, to have their clothes flutter wildly. The snow on the ground was instantly cleared away, revealing solid ice.

With a single blow, Zi Ji felt an immense force travel up her arm bone, causing her to slide backward uncontrollably for several feet, leaving two deep gashes beneath her feet.

Poison Undying's figure swayed slightly, inwardly shocked: "Such a powerful physical body! This girl's physical strength far surpasses that of ordinary Soul Saints, practically comparable to a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast!"

But his offensive did not stop, following him like a shadow, and he pounced again.

This time, he unleashed both fists simultaneously. His punches appeared simple and unadorned, yet they contained the essence of his life's combat skills. At times, they were like Mount Tai pressing down, and at other times, they were like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, sealing off all of Murasaki's escape routes.

With her teeth clenched, Zi Ji used her arms, elbows, knees, and even her shoulders and back as deadliest weapons.

Whether parrying, blocking, deflecting, or drawing, their bodies move swiftly within a small space, like a nimble swallow darting through a storm.

Each collision produced a dull, deafening roar, with ripples of force constantly exploding through the air.

"Bang!" Poison Undying delivered a powerful side kick. Zi Ji crossed her arms to block it, but was sent flying backward. Her back slammed heavily against the giant stone pillar of the council hall, sending stone chips flying everywhere.

Before she could catch her breath, Poison Undying's fist had already caught up with her face like a meteor.

Zi Ji suddenly turned her head, and the wind from the punch grazed her cheek, leaving a deep fist mark on the stone pillar behind her.

She took the opportunity to sweep her leg towards Poison Undying's lower body, but it was easily blocked by the opponent's knee.

The two fought with lightning speed, their movements so fast that only afterimages remained.

Poison Undying's attacks are wide and powerful, aiming to kill the enemy with a single blow; Purple Princess, on the other hand, is more agile and unpredictable, incorporating the essence of long weapons such as "blocking, seizing, stabbing, striking, and pointing" into her fists and feet, often finding an opening to counterattack at the last second, and her sharp finger winds or leg shadows can occasionally leave marks on Poison Undying's robes.

Time flew by amidst the fierce fighting. One hour, two hours…

The absolute difference in level meant that even with the restriction of soul power, the poison could not kill the body, which was nourished by level 98 soul power. It still held the upper hand in terms of endurance and absolute strength.

The physical strength of a ferocious beast that transforms into a human form using its spiritual power is weaker than its original body, thus limiting the power of its original body. Even if the ferocious beast's physical attributes are far superior to those of a human soul master, Zi Ji's cultivation level is still inferior to Du Busi.

Even though he couldn't die from poison, his heart was filled with turmoil.

He had thought he could end the battle quickly, but he hadn't expected this woman to be so difficult to deal with, with superb martial arts skills and a terrifyingly tenacious will.

"Shadow Dragon Spear"? This martial spirit can actually temper the physical body to this extent?

"Exhilarating!" Poison Undying felt his blood boiling again after a long time. He let out a long roar and changed his fist technique. He no longer pursued complicated changes, but simplified them. Every punch was filled with the "intention" honed through countless trials. It was straightforward and the power was even greater than before!

"Thump!"

Murasaki was knocked back by another punch. She knew she couldn't just keep defending.

Just as Poisonous Death threw another punch, a fierce glint flashed in Zi Ji's eyes. She neither dodged nor avoided the punch, letting it strike her shoulder blade. At the same time, her right fingers snapped together like a spear, and with even greater speed than before, she thrust straight at Poisonous Death's chest acupoint!

Trade wounds for wounds!

Poison Undying hadn't expected her to be so fierce, and hastily parried with his arm.

"Sizzle!"

Although Zi Ji's finger spear was deflected, the sharp energy still tore through Du Bu Si's sleeve, leaving a shallow bloodstain on his forearm.

Poison Undying paused, looking at the bloodstains on his arm. Instead of anger, his eyes blazed with an even more intense light.

"Good! Very good! It's been a long time since anyone has been able to make me bleed in pure martial arts!"

The battle reached its climax.

Both sides abandoned fancy moves and returned to the most primitive and bloody fighting.

Every punch landed squarely, every kick struck the body, and the muffled thuds were deafening.

Zi Ji was repeatedly blasted away by heavy blows, but she stubbornly got back up time and time again. Her attacks became increasingly ruthless, targeting joints and vital points, perfectly combining the dragon race's fighting instincts with exquisite martial arts skills.

Two and a half hours passed...nearly three hours...

Although Murasaki had many scars, her spine remained ramrod straight.

Even Poison Undying's breathing became erratic, and sweat appeared on his forehead.

His gaze toward Zi Ji had transformed from initial admiration into complete recognition and respect.

Lang Ya and Yu Tao grew increasingly uneasy. This was a Soul Saint?! What were they, the two Soul Douluos, compared to this…?

Tianmeng kept a close eye on the battle outside: "Good heavens! This guy called Poison Undying is a monster!"

Xiaoyutong, can you feel it? His vitality is so strong, he's practically a humanoid beast!

In terms of physical strength alone, it's probably no less than many 100,000-year-old soul beasts, and perhaps even surpasses them!

Hyotei also said, "This person's martial arts skills have been honed through countless life-and-death battles; they are simple, efficient, and deadly."

Every move was aimed straight for the vital points, without any fancy flourishes. This duel was truly spectacular.

Electrolux also commented: "The 'Martial Soul' path of this world is indeed unique."

This Poison Sect Master's path can be summarized as "carrying the Dao with his body and communicating with the divine through martial arts".

He honed his physical body to the pinnacle of the mortal realm, and based on this, he forged an indestructible "fist intent," or what could be called "martial will."

This will has even begun to subtly touch the threshold of the rules.

If not for the limitations imposed by the laws of this world, he could have embarked on a powerful path of proving the Dao through force, relying solely on his physical body and will.

Crescent Moon replied, "I am not as strong as him. If I had met him back then, I would have died."

Tianmeng added, "And Bingbing, Lao Yi, have you noticed? His mental strength is also extremely refined. Although he doesn't specialize in mental strength like us, his will is as firm as a rock, with almost no flaws."

Hyotei added, "Most importantly, he has strictly adhered to the agreement so far and has not used a single bit of soul power."

He is a proud man to the core, but it is precisely because of this pride that he will keep his promise as long as Zi Ji can get through this.

Dealing with such people, though dangerous, can be more reliable than dealing with treacherous and cunning individuals if you can gain their approval.

Electrolux concluded, "We'll see how it ends."

Regardless of victory or defeat, this battle has truly cemented the reputation of your "Spirit Pagoda" in the heart of this powerful figure. This will be more beneficial than detrimental to your future plans.

Huo Yutong gained a deeper understanding of the power of the Undying Poison, and at the same time became more worried about the safety of her sister Ziji. Her palms were sweating, and Biji held Huo Yutong's hand.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the two figures fighting in the most primitive way.

As the hour drew to a close, Du Busi concentrated all his strength into a single punch, which, like a meteor falling from the sky, struck Zi Ji directly.

The image of that deadly punch was reflected in Zi Ji's pupils. She poured all her will and all her power into her right fist and met it head-on without any fancy moves!

"boom--!!!"

Their fists collided, sending a massive shockwave through the air! The entire training ground shook violently, and snow began to fall in a flurry.

As the smoke and dust cleared, Zi Ji stood tall with her head held high.

Poison Undying withdrew his fist and stood up, laughing loudly: "The time has come! Huo Ziyan, you have won!"