Douluo: AFK to Become a God

The blazing fire of the Phoenix erupted, instantly engulfing the ten energy blades shot by Flanders.

However, Flanders' strength surpassed that of the Fire Phoenix. The energy blades that were consumed by the Phoenix flames did not simply vanish into thin air.

In the blink of an eye, the ten energy blades, now slightly reduced in size and sharpness, cut through the raging flames and directly charged toward the Fire Phoenix.

"Clang—!"

An angry phoenix cry rang out as a golden-red glow shimmered across the Phoenix's body.

"Boom, boom, boom—!"

In the next moment, the ten energy blades landed one after another on the Fire Phoenix's body, producing a series of dense collision sounds.

First, the Phoenix flames had weakened the energy blades, then they were blocked by the protective soul power of the Phoenix's body. Moreover, Flanders' fourth soul skill was not of a particularly high age, meaning its power was limited. In this first round of battle, Flanders did not manage to gain any advantage.

"Fifth soul skill, Heavenly Eagle Feathers!"

After his first strike failed to succeed, Flanders did not become discouraged. His fifth soul ring lit up, and the cat-eagle wings on his back fluttered. Dense orange-gold feathers suddenly materialized, and then, like countless arrows shot from a bow, they exploded toward the Fire Phoenix at high speed.

Unlike his previous fourth soul skill, Flanders' fifth soul skill had a history of over ten thousand years. The densely packed orange-gold feathers that shot out were far more powerful than the previous ten energy blades.

Even though the Fire Phoenix reacted quickly, spitting out Phoenix flames to burn them and attempting to dodge, many of the orange-gold feathers still struck it.

Although Flanders' Heavenly Eagle Feathers were a group attack skill and lacked the power of a single-target, high-damage soul skill of the same age, the Fire Phoenix's protective soul power that covered its body was still pierced by the orange-gold feathers that landed on it.

"Thud, thud, thud, thud—!"

Phoenix feathers shattered, and blood blossomed as the body of the Phoenix, burning with Phoenix flames, suddenly had several blood holes the size of a fist appear on it.

However, despite the numerous injuries, they were not significant for the Phoenix, whose wings spanned more than three meters. These wounds were merely light injuries and did not affect its combat ability.

If this Fire Phoenix were of a higher age, say a hundred thousand years, and had mastered the Phoenix domain, it would not only be able to survive such minor wounds but would even be able to be reborn from the flames if its body were shattered.

While Flanders and the Fire Phoenix continued their aerial battle, Chu Chengzhou below also began to take action.

A faint blue glow of soul power illuminated, and the True Spirit Banner martial soul materialized before him. The second soul ring shone, and as his soul power surged, the Light Lion summoned by his martial soul appeared beside him.

"Xiao Bai, give me a blessing, and then stay back!"

Patting Xiao Bai's lion head, Chu Chengzhou gave his instructions. Holding a bow in his left hand, his right hand glowed with light attribute soul power. A white-gold arrow, formed by highly condensed soul power, was placed on the bowstring.

In the next moment, a white-gold stream of light shot out from Xiao Bai, entering Chu Chengzhou's body.

Immediately, Chu Chengzhou felt a surge in his spirit, with all his attributes rising by more than 30%.

With a flick of his right hand, he released the white-gold arrow, which turned into a white stream of light and shot straight toward the small Phoenix, which was intently observing the aerial battle.

"Whoosh—"

A faint sound of air being pierced rang out as the light attribute soul arrow crossed over a hundred meters in an instant.

At the critical moment, the small Phoenix, which had been focusing on the aerial battle, suddenly sensed a threat approaching. It instinctively lowered its head, crossing its wings in front of it as a shield.

This reflexive movement saved the small Phoenix's life for the moment.

"Thud—!"

Blood blossomed as the sharp white-gold arrow pierced through the small Phoenix's right wing.

Whether it was due to its youth, or perhaps because it had been pampered and lacked an understanding of the maliciousness of others, the small Phoenix, unaware of the danger, failed to defend against the sudden attack.

It didn't even manage to release its protective soul power in time. With only its physical defenses, it could not withstand the arrow that came from the shadows.

Moreover, with the blessing of the Light Lion's soul skill, Chu Chengzhou's soul power attributes were comparable to those of a three-ring Soul Venerable at this moment.

Combined with the purple-level archery skills, which were as powerful as a thousand-year single-target attack, and the fact that flying soul beasts lacked tough scales, the small Phoenix was naturally hit by the arrow.

"Clang—!"

As the arrow pierced through its right wing, only a few inches from its head, and was gradually dissipating as soul power, the small Phoenix let out an angry cry.

Suppressing the intense pain in its right wing, the Phoenix flapped its wings, flying out of the nest.

The soul power arrow was only as thick as a finger, and though the small Phoenix's wingspan was one and a half meters, even though its right wing was pierced by the arrow, it still retained its ability to fly.

Although it was still able to fly, the damage was not negligible. The once elegant and noble posture of the Phoenix was now skewed, resembling a left-handed Phoenix in flight.

"Tsk~... It's still a soul beast!"

Seeing the small Phoenix take to the air, Chu Chengzhou couldn't help but lament.

It was like a human soul master being struck by an arrow through the thigh. The speed and agility of the individual would be greatly limited, and their combat effectiveness would drop drastically.

The small Phoenix was not large among soul beasts, but still, it was not small in comparison to a soul master. A wound the size of a thumb would be comparable to a needle piercing a palm in a soul master.

Such an injury, while painful, would not drastically affect combat effectiveness.

"Whoosh—"

Another arrow was shot, but this time, the small Phoenix, already prepared, narrowly dodged it and immediately charged toward Chu Chengzhou in fury.

Angry, the small Phoenix vowed to burn this two-legged beast, who had shot it with an arrow, to ashes.

"Clang—!"

The Phoenix cried out, not foretelling good news, but disaster.

At that moment, a scorching Phoenix flame shot out from the small Phoenix's mouth, aimed at Chu Chengzhou.

As soon as the Phoenix flames appeared, Chu Chengzhou immediately sensed their intense heat.

True Phoenix flames were far more formidable than the fire of the old hen that Ma Hongjun controlled. Even solid steel would melt in an instant, and Chu Chengzhou, being flesh and blood, had no intention of experiencing such passionate heat.

Taking advantage of the moment when the Phoenix flames obscured the small Phoenix's vision, Chu Chengzhou released another arrow, and without hesitation, he retreated, swiftly moving out of the Phoenix flames' range.

As soon as the Phoenix flames erupted, the small Phoenix released another arrow, which was aimed at the small Phoenix, and it was at that moment that the Phoenix flames obscured the small Phoenix's vision.