Although there are five people in the Star Sea Tigers, Zhao Letian cannot afford to give each of them a storage ring and a Spiritual Beast Bag. After all, both storage rings and Spiritual Beast Bags are not cheap, and with his current financial means, he simply couldn't afford them.

Nevertheless, even so, the Star Sea Tigers were still thrilled to receive the two storage rings and two Spiritual Beast Bags, sighing in amazement at Zhao Letian's astonishing wealth. They knew very well that many at the early stage of the True Martial Realm could not afford a single storage ring, let alone those who had just entered the True Martial Realm. Zhao Letian's gifting of two storage rings and two Spiritual Beast Bags to them was exceedingly generous, and these items were more than enough for their use.

"Big Tiger, you keep saying that once you break through to the True Martial Realm, you will possess strength far beyond that of martial artists of the same rank. Go ahead, let me verify that," Zhao Letian said with a smile, hands clasped behind his back.

"Hehe, Master, our strength now is incredibly frightening, especially our physical strength. I'm afraid it isn't even inferior to yours. Are you sure you want to fight us bare-handed? If we hurt you, that would not be good," Big Tiger put away the storage ring and the Spiritual Beast Bag, scratching his head with an honest and straightforward smile.

"If you can injure me, that's your ability; there's nothing bad about it. As your master, if my strength is not greater than yours, then I wouldn't deserve your allegiance. Don't hesitate and give it your all—come at me," said Zhao Letian with a shake of his head and a calm laugh.

He could naturally see that, after breaking through to the True Martial Realm, the Star Sea Tigers had indeed undergone significant changes. First and foremost, in appearance, their already bulky bodies seemed to have expanded a bit further; their muscles bulged, their skin was as bronze, similar to the mighty Vajra pagodas, exuding a domineering and powerful aura. Just one look gave one a sense of visual oppression from their formidable presence.

Furthermore, the aura of True Yuan from the Star Sea Tigers was also stronger than that of ordinary martial artists at the True Martial First Realm. If Zhao Letian was not mistaken, the Star Sea Tigers, who had just entered the True Martial Realm, had a True Essence Power that was more vigorous than those who had reached small achievement in the True Martial First Realm. It was almost comparable to those who had large achievement in the True Martial First Realm. Such strength could not be deemed anything but formidable.

However, having just broken through to the True Martial Second Realm, Zhao Letian was supremely confident. The strength of his physical body was such that he could crush even demon beasts of the same rank, let alone the Star Sea Tigers. As for True Yuan, not to mention his cultivation being a whole realm higher, even if he were at the same rank, they would not be any better than him.

"Alright then, Master, you should be careful. Sky Tiger Battle Seal, break!" Big Tiger's eyes sparkled with eagerness as he leaped forward and swung his fist at Zhao Letian. On top of his fist, a tiger head pattern emerged, outlined by True Essence Power, ancient and mystical, radiating a heart-palpitating strength.

"Xuan-level Martial Technique? Worthy of someone from War King City, very good."

Zhao Letian's pupils contracted, and then he executed the Yellow Level High Stage fist technique "Starlight," with a dazzling point of light condensed from True Yuan Power on his fist, bravely meeting the punch from Big Tiger.

"Boom!"

The fists collided, and violent True Yuan Power spread out. As a result, Big Tiger, like a rubber ball, was slammed far away, while Zhao Letian stood unmoved, his expression light and his composure undisturbed.

"How can this be? Master, you've only used the cultivation of an early stage True Martial First Realm and a Yellow Level High Stage martial technique, yet you easily defeated me. That's just against the natural order!" Big Tiger, who had only suffered minor injuries and was not seriously hurt, quickly got up and said dejectedly.

Simultaneously, the other four were also surprised, feeling a blow to their egos. They had thought that after advancing to the True Martial Realm, they would be able to strut among their peers and even challenge opponents of higher cultivation levels. But Zhao Letian directly threw cold water on their thoughts, making them realize that there is always someone stronger, and they should keep a lower profile.

"There's nothing impossible about it. Your physical strength is indeed powerful, but it still falls far short compared to mine; you still need to work hard. Bring out your full strength, all of you together, go on. The five of you, using the Soul Beast Integration, can increase your strength exponentially when joining forces, right? Let me witness it," said Zhao Letian indifferently, his eyes revealing his anticipation. He knew the Star Sea Tigers had yet to use their trump card.

"Master, the Soul Beast Integration is a powerful secret technique, and we are not entirely clear on how strong its power can be. This time there really might be a chance of injuring you," Big Tiger said with a suddenly serious expression.

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"That's right, Master, Big Brother isn't joking. If it's just a simple Soul Beast Integration, it would use the power of the Martial Soul to enhance the combat power of the Spiritual Beast, while also preserving our own Martial Soul. It can significantly increase each of our strengths. But if we combine the Soul Beast Integration with a secret technique, that's no small matter. It could deliver a devastating blow, even capable of killing higher-ranked opponents," Second Tiger confirmed gravely with a nod.

"The more you say it, the more interested I become. Rest assured, killing me isn't that simple. I'm wearing a Defensive Spiritual Artifact, so as long as the attack isn't too outrageous, I should still have no problem staying alive. Enough talk, let's get on with it," said Zhao Letian expectantly.

"Alright, brothers, let our master witness the prowess of the secret technique passed down through our lineage!" Big Tiger looked at his brothers and said with excitement.

"Understood, Big Brother." The brothers nodded in agreement. In fact, after advancing to the True Martial Realm, they, too, wanted to test the power of the secret technique. Since the master insisted on seeing it, they couldn't keep declining.

"Come out, Black Demon Tiger!"

Before executing the secret technique, the Star Sea Tigers first summoned the five Black Demon Tiger cubs resting in the nearby bamboo building. Then they released the Vigorous Vajra Tiger Martial Soul and directly fused it into the Black Demon Tigers' bodies.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!..."

After the fusion of the Star Sea Tigers' Martial Soul, the Black Demon Tigers suddenly displayed colorful stripes on their bodies, and their size grew significantly, appearing even more majestic and imposing.

"Soul Beast Integration, merge!"

In the next instant, the Star Sea Tigers suddenly roared, and then the five Black Demon Tigers, fused with the Martial Soul, leaped up and merged together in mid-air into a super fierce tiger over thirty feet in length, like a mountain range, standing before Zhao Letian.

"Sky Tiger Battle Seal, break!"

Following that, the Star Sea Tigers shouted again, flipping their hands to cast a tiger-shaped secret pattern that entered the super fierce tiger's body.

"Roar!"

Eventually, with a furious roar, the super fierce tiger spat a thick beam of black and red True Essence, shooting straight towards Zhao Letian.