Ao Yuan didn't use much of his ability in this strike, relying purely on his physique with a touch of spiritual energy.
But don't forget, Ao Yuan was a dragon!
Even a seemingly ordinary blow like this was not easy to withstand.
As this claw slashed out, an endless sharpness tore through the air, causing the surrounding space to ripple with faint cracks.
The sheer power of this single strike was enough to foreshadow how terrifying Ao Yuan was!
*Boom!*
The two sharp claw attacks collided.
The ancient battlefield seemed to thunder.
The mighty residual force swept outwards in all directions, blasting small cracks in the dimness of the sky.
*Boom!*
With this strike, the skeleton monster retreated a few steps, while Ao Yuan only staggered slightly.
A simple exchange had already decided the victor!
The candlelight in the skeleton monster's eyes flickered as if its emotions were changing.
Ao Yuan watched the skeleton monster, who didn't seem boastful despite the blow.
Instead, its expression was solemn!
His own attack had been casual, but how could he be sure the skeleton monster's wasn't?
At least from the current situation, he was indeed stronger than the skeleton monster, but not overwhelmingly so.
If he were to be even slightly careless, he might fall under the skeleton monster's control.
After all.
Ao Yuan understood the most basic principle.
The strength of one's realm did not solely determine victory.
It merely indicated a high probability of winning.
"Dragon race! Again!"
The skeleton monster steadied itself, and the candlelight in its hollow eyes reignited.
It let out a hoarse roar and raised its claws again, lunging towards Ao Yuan.
This time, the skeleton monster's claws moved distinctly differently, coiling like white ribbons in water.
This clearly showed that the skeleton monster was unleashing its utmost power.
An unparalleled sharpness emanated from its skeletal hands.
The piercing aura was like a colossal tidal wave; even before it arrived, it felt as though it would tear Ao Yuan apart!
"As expected!"
Feeling the power contained within this strike, Ao Yuan's eyes, as large as an infant's, grew even more serious.
"Dragon God Claw!"
Ao Yuan roared, his dragon claw smashing down.
It grew rapidly against the wind, instantly transforming into a five-clawed appendage shimmering with golden light!
*Rumble!*
Before the two even made contact, the powerful shockwaves they emitted collided first.
The force was unparalleled, dispersing the cold, eerie aura of the surroundings.
If Bai Feng and Ye Nantian were still here.
Perhaps the mere shockwaves erupting at this moment would be enough to make them tremble with fear.
After all, they were only at the Foundation Establishment stage.
While Ao Yuan and the skeleton monster were at the Spirit Sea realm, close to reaching the Spirit Manifestation realm.
The next moment, Ao Yuan's dragon claw collided with the skeleton monster's white claws.
Gold and white crashed together.
*Crack!*
A sudden crisp sound echoed.
Under the rapid contraction of the skeleton monster's eyes, its claws, within a second of contact with Ao Yuan's dragon claw, began to splinter and break off.
*Clatter!*
Bones from its hands rained down onto the ground.
The skeleton monster's eyes dimmed, and it quickly retreated to a safe distance.
Of course, this was merely what the skeleton monster considered a safe distance.
Ao Yuan didn't wish to press his advantage at this moment; otherwise, with a follow-up attack, this skeleton monster would be difficult to resist!
"Again!"
Ao Yuan roared, his eyes fixed on the skeleton monster's other arm.
If he could disable this arm, the outcome would be predictable.
Seeing Ao Yuan's intention to attack again, the skeleton monster's eyes widened, the candlelight within them flaring up as it lunged towards Ao Yuan.
Even though it knew its strength was inferior to Ao Yuan's, it was not afraid.
This time.
The skeleton monster changed its strategy, opting not for a head-on confrontation.
Instead, it chose to trade blows!
*Whoosh!*
Seizing the opportunity, the skeleton monster's claw directly struck Ao Yuan's body.
Its sharp claws seemed intent on splitting Ao Yuan into two halves in one go.
"Hmph!"
Ao Yuan let out a cold snort, a hint of a playful smile appearing.
Others might not know, but he certainly knew his own body.
His scales were incredibly thick!
Indeed!
*Clang!*
As the skeleton monster's claw struck, sparks flew from Ao Yuan's body.
After piercing through layers of scales, the claw could not penetrate any deeper into the skin.
However.
It did leave five bloody claw marks on Ao Yuan's body.
And with this.
Ao Yuan's objective was achieved.
His raised claw directly struck the skeleton monster's other arm.
Like dismantling machinery, it directly detached the arm.
After this exchange, neither pursued their advantage, and both retreated.
Ao Yuan calmly examined the claw marks on his body, a slight apprehension in his heart.
The skeleton monster was truly a skeleton monster. While this claw strike hadn't caused Ao Yuan significant damage,
this was fundamentally because the skeleton monster was facing Ao Yuan.
His physique was too monstrous; if it were an ordinary individual of the same realm, they would likely have been torn apart.
For instance, that giant mantis monster, if Ao Yuan had been in its place,
even with the same realm as the skeleton monster, it would have been certain death from this strike.
Ao Yuan shifted his gaze slightly, looking at the skeleton monster.
While this exchange had been costly for him,
it was even more so for the skeleton monster.
This battle!
He would not lose out!
"Hahaha! Dragon brat! I must admit, you do have some strength!"
At this moment, the skeleton monster spoke, its voice hoarse, "Dragon brat, you are indeed powerful."
"Even in the past, one with your strength would have been considered formidable!"
"But with just this, you think you can defeat me? That's sheer delusion!"
"Oh? Your arms have been destroyed by me, what other abilities can you possibly have?" Ao Yuan said, looking at it with a hint of amusement.
"Arms destroyed? Dragon brat, my capabilities are beyond your imagination!"
The skeleton monster's hoarse voice echoed, the candlelight in its eyes suddenly filling them completely.
It even seemed on the verge of overflowing.
"Hmph?" Ao Yuan frowned.
Suddenly, he noticed the skeleton monster let out a furious roar, and the candlelight in its eyes spilled out, attaching itself to its two severed arms.
Instantly.
The arms that had fallen to the ground seemed to obey a command, floating up into the air.
They then rapidly reformed into arm shapes, perfectly reattaching to the skeleton monster!
"Hahaha! Dragon brat!"
"Do you understand now? I am immortal!"
"If I were you, I would surrender sooner rather than later!"
Ao Yuan raised an eyebrow, then a playful smile touched his lips. "Just some petty tricks."
"You can regenerate, so what?"
"As if anyone else can't."