Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

"Mm."

Hearing Hu Liena's earnest words, Lin Ye felt a strange ripple in his heart. Yet, as someone who had never been good at expressing emotions, he could only feign calmness and reply softly.

"You're such a blockhead! Even at a time like this, you don't know how to say something sweet to make me happy!"

Seeing Lin Ye's forced composure, Hu Liena couldn't help but giggle.

"Mua!"

Suddenly, Hu Liena leaned in, wrapping her arms around Lin Ye and planting a firm kiss on his cheek. A vivid red lip mark was left on his pale face, standing out prominently.

Lin Ye froze, completely stunned.

"Lin Ye, even if it's just for me, promise me you won't die!"

Her eyes, as clear as autumn waters, gazed deeply into Lin Ye's. A charming smile graced her delicate face as she spoke softly.

"Damn it! You two! Do you even realize I'm still here?!"

Behind them, the Blood Infant—utterly ignored and force-fed this public display of affection—roared in frustration as he chased after them with all his might.

But neither Lin Ye nor Hu Liena paid him any attention. Lin Ye was still processing what had just happened, while Hu Liena seemed to have forgotten everything else, her eyes filled only with Lin Ye.

"Lin Ye, I'm going now!"

With those parting words, Hu Liena grabbed Tangyuan, broke free from Lin Ye's embrace, and leapt into the air. In a flash, she darted toward the distant blockade set by the Spirit Hall.

As Hu Liena disappeared from sight, Lin Ye finally snapped out of his daze.

His expression hardened as he summoned the iron sword forged in Holy Spirit Village from his jade pendant. Gripping the blade tightly, he turned and launched himself toward the incoming Blood Infant.

"Boy, finally giving up on running?"

Seeing Lin Ye turn to face him, the Blood Infant grinned maliciously, baring his sharp fangs. His blood-red skin glistened eerily under the light.

Initially, he had planned to kill both Lin Ye and Hu Liena together. Now, seeing Lin Ye step forward to stall him while Hu Liena fled, the Blood Infant sneered inwardly.

Once a Soul Douluo, he had lost much of his power after being resurrected, but his current body was no ordinary infant's. Even a Spirit Emperor from the Spirit Hall might struggle against him, let alone Lin Ye, a mere Spirit Elder.

Clearly, the Blood Infant underestimated Lin Ye.

"Hmph! Against you, there's no need to run!"

Lin Ye's cold snort cut through the air. With a swift motion, he swung his sharp blade toward the Blood Infant, who was charging straight at him.

"Clang!"

The sword clashed with the Blood Infant's claws, producing a metallic screech that echoed like a hammer striking an anvil.

To the Blood Infant's shock, Lin Ye's strike sent him flying.

Though only a Spirit Elder, Lin Ye's strength rivaled that of a Spirit Ancestor fully enhanced by spirit abilities. With the added boost from the Blood Spirit Crown, Lin Ye's power now surpassed even a peak Spirit King at full capacity.

The Blood Infant, despite being a Spirit King and in his martial spirit fusion state, still inhabited an infant's body. His defenses were formidable, but with only one enhancement ability activated, he was no match for Lin Ye in a direct clash of strength.

"Boom!"

The Blood Infant was blasted back by Lin Ye's strike, tumbling like a streak of light before crashing to the ground. He clawed into the dirt with his sharp talons, trying to halt his momentum, but still slid over ten meters before coming to a stop.

"You brat! How is your strength this overwhelming?!"

The Blood Infant's arms, still tingling from the clash, trembled slightly. His fanged grin faltered as he stared at Lin Ye with growing apprehension.

"I told you—there's no need to run."

Lin Ye raised his sword to his chest, his voice calm yet resolute.

"Ha! Such arrogance for a little brat. Do you think I'm out of tricks? Let me show you my true power!"

The Blood Infant's sinister laugh echoed as he opened his mouth wide, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth. Raising his clawed arms, he let out a piercing roar.

"First Spirit Ability: Blood Demon Claws!"

His first spirit ring lit up, and the claws on his hands grew even longer, gleaming with a metallic sheen that radiated a chilling aura.

With a shrill screech, the Blood Infant transformed into a streak of blood-red light, hurtling toward Lin Ye.

Lin Ye, having suspended his Nine Spirit Immortal Tang martial spirit above him to avoid interference, activated his external spirit bone—Heavy Pupil. Under the influence of Bullet Time, the Blood Infant's speed slowed to a crawl in his vision.

Gripping his iron sword, Lin Ye employed the Phoenix Dance Six Illusions footwork, darting forward to meet the Blood Infant head-on.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

The sound of their clashes rang out continuously. Lin Ye's eyes turned completely silver, with two strange silver-gray pupils gleaming in their centers.

Using his external spirit bone's Bullet Time ability, coupled with the Phoenix Dance Six Illusions and the Dugu Nine Swords' Breaking Palm technique, Lin Ye countered the Blood Infant's relentless attacks.

The Blood Infant, once a seasoned Evil Spirit Master and now a Spirit King, had vast combat experience. Enhanced by his bloodthirsty body and the augmentation from his Berserk Blood ability, his power rivaled that of a strength-type Spirit Emperor, and his speed surpassed that of an agility-type Spirit Emperor.

Yet, against Lin Ye, who seemed to be wielding countless cheats, the Blood Infant found himself utterly suppressed.

His experience was rendered useless against Lin Ye's mastery of the Dugu Nine Swords. Lin Ye's strength matched his own, perhaps even exceeded it. As for speed, Lin Ye's Bullet Time ability, combined with his footwork, neutralized any advantage the Blood Infant had.

Frustration boiled within the Blood Infant.

I can't let this drag on any longer! If I do, the Spirit Hall reinforcements will arrive!

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