Soul Land: Phoenix & Tiger (A Rivals-to-Lovers Story)
Chapter 16: The Fight Begins!
The forest trembled. Leaves rustled. The air turned heavy.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Cracked her knuckles* Finally, something to burn.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Sighed* And I was hoping for a peaceful walk back.
BOOM!
A massive spirit beast crashed through the trees—a gigantic, armored bear.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Raised an eyebrow* Oh, great. A tank.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Grinned* I like a challenge.
She launched forward, flames bursting around her fists.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Phoenix Explosion!
Her attack collided with the bear’s thick armor—
…and did nothing.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Snorted* Nice try
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Twitched* It’s warming up
The bear swiped its claw—fast.
Xiaotao dodged barely, but—
SMACK!
The bear’s tail swung around and slammed into Dai Yueheng.
He flew past Xiaotao, crashing through a bush.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
HAHAHAHAHAHA
She clutched her stomach, wheezing.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Pushed himself up, glaring* Not. Funny
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Wiped a tear* No, no—It was HILARIOUS.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dusted himself off* Alright, that’s it.
Golden light exploded around him.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
“White Tiger Vajra Transformation!”
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Grinned* Ooooh, now you’re serious.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Pointed at her* Try not to get in my way.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Grinned wider* Try not to get hit again
They both charged at the beast.
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