Unlock Kamen Riders in Douluo's Way Ch 88

A potent burst of flame erupted, launching the lovesick Crystal Blue Tortoise from his would-be embrace. In a flash, Yin Xiaoya shifted from the gentle aquatic form of Aquarius to the savage, primal power of Amazon Alpha, an abrupt change from grace to ferocity.

However, as Xiaoman's analysis played out in his mind, the Aquarius Supernova had already taken hold. The Crystal Blue Tortoise, under the throes of hormonally-charged hallucination, was beyond reason. To the turtle's addled senses, no matter how fierce the masculine energy, it would be perceived as a mere flavor of feminine allure.

Blasted back by the flames, the Crystal Blue Tortoise tumbled from his shell, his glazed eyes locking onto Yin Xiaoya's transformed figure. A revolting giggle escaped his lips.

"Wow~ Goddess, you can still turn into such a cute little red fish. It's really amazing. If you can change more, it'll save me from looking for other soul beasts in the future."

Even though the transformation from Aquarius to Amazon had severed his direct connection to aquatic creatures, the innate connection with the Demon Belly Flame Lizard, forged within the heart of Kamen Rider Amazon, allowed him to comprehend the creature's depraved words.

"Tsk, you're really hallucinating hard, aren't you? Let me wake you up right now!"

Scorching flames surged forth, causing the surrounding seawater to churn and boil. The flames gathered upon the bladed fins of Amazon Alpha's gauntlets, coalescing into a pair of searing, crimson blades.

"Yo~~ It's so exciting, does the goddess like to play such exciting things?"

Yin Xiaoya, battling the rising tide of nausea, lunged forward. "I'm going to give you all the stimulation you can handle! Lian Slash · Fiery Fin Blade!"

He slashed at the creature's thick hide again and again, but the attacks were futile. The blades did little to evaporate the moisture clinging to its form, and failed to even scratch its non-carapace skin. To his utter dismay, the Crystal Blue Tortoise casually seized both blades in his grasp. The next moment, Yin Xiaoya felt the creature's powerful arms wrap around his waist.

"Hey, Goddess, let's play something more exciting."

"My Nima..."

Panic seized Yin Xiaoya, and he struggled fiercely, but even with a potent surge of idealism, he couldn't break free from the creature's grip. Blasting flames from every pore of his armor proved equally ineffective.

"Why is this different from what you said? Isn't it afraid of flames?"

[Host, it's because you didn't heed Xiaoman's words. The weakness to flames is conditional. First, the encounter must not be in the ocean; water will always mitigate the heat, no matter how intense. Not to mention, the Crystal Blue Tortoise is not afraid of ordinary flames, but flames with a temperature of at least 3,000 degrees. Alpha Amazon's flames can only reach around 2,000 to 3,000 degrees at its peak. Moreover, this particular individual has cultivated for 30,000 years, and its raw physical strength is on par with yours. Therefore, fighting in the ocean is a severe disadvantage.]

Hearing Xiaoman's explanation, Yin Xiaoya understood his miscalculation. This was, after all, the middle of the sea. He had impulsively chosen Amazon Alpha, thinking it would be best suited for underwater combat while possessing the ability to wield fire. He'd failed to account for the sea turtle's substantial home-field advantage.

I blame myself for being so reckless. Thinking about it now, this is a vast ocean. Unless I evaporate all the seawater, how can I possibly dry this turtle out? "Well, come on, baby, give me a kiss~~"

Seeing the creature pucker its lips and lean in for a kiss, Yin Xiaoya raised a hand, covering its chin with a grimace of disgust.

"Damn it, I don't even have a girlfriend yet, and today I'm being molested by a turtle."

After composing himself, Yin Xiaoya formulated a new plan. He needed to find a way to drag the creature to dry land before he could stand a chance.

"Xiaoman, summon the Teleportation Ring."

A flash of light heralded the appearance of a magical ring, white with intricate purple patterns, upon his finger.

"Alright, you sexy turtle, do you want to keep playing? Let's go outside and play with me!"

Though he lacked the Wizardriver to amplify its power, this ring could be activated once using soul power. A magic circle flared to life on the ring's surface.

[Teleport! NOW!]

The magic circle expanded, and the world around them twisted. In a disorienting instant, the crushing pressure of the deep ocean vanished, replaced by open air. Yin Xiaoya had teleported himself and his unwanted admirer to the arid landscape above the Baimu Trench.

"Eh? Xiaoya? You are..."

Su Xuan hadn't strayed far from the edge of the trench. They had agreed that he would emerge after an hour, even if he hadn't encountered a soul beast. Less than half that time had passed when he materialized via teleportation, though his form was drastically altered. He was now a Kamen Rider.

Capitalizing on the spatial distortion caused by the teleportation, Yin Xiaoya wrenched himself free of the turtle's embrace.

"Su Xuan, stay back! I'm going to beat this dead turtle senseless today!"

"Ah?" Su Xuan's gaze finally fell upon the soul beast Yin Xiaoya had brought with him. Her face contorted in a mixture of confusion and dawning horror. "Crystal Blue Tortoise! Why did you get entangled with one of those? Isn't that kind of soul beast only for... Oh~~~~~”

Her expression suddenly turned knowing, an annoying smugness creeping into her features.

"Hey! Don't look at me like that, okay?"

"Huh? Human? And a human woman?! Goddesses are so good? Do you know that I like this? Hahahaha, here I come~~~~"

The Crystal Blue Tortoise, driven beyond the brink of madness by its hormone-fueled hallucinations, hadn't even registered that he was no longer in the ocean. He charged toward the two of them, heedless of the sudden change in environment. Su Xuan banished her amusement and channeled her soul power, preparing for battle. The approaching teachers, alerted by the commotion, also prepared to join the fray.

"Big Cut!!!"

Yin Xiaoya aimed at the ground beneath the Crystal Blue Tortoise's feet and unleashed a powerful air blade. The attack carved a deep trench, tripping the creature. The fall wasn't enough to inflict serious injury, but Yin Xiaoya was only buying time.

"This guy needs some special means. Just leave him to me. Everyone, back down. I'm afraid I might hurt you by mistake."

With another flash of light, the Amazon's Driver vanished, replaced by the sleeker form of the Lost Driver. He clutched the Skull Memory in his hand.

[Skull!]

"Transform!"

[Skull!]

With the activation of the Lost Driver, tendrils of Gaia Memory energy poured forth, encasing Yin Xiaoya in a form that Su Xuan had only heard whispers of: Kamen Rider Skull. It was his first transformation into this Rider before witnesses.

As Su Xuan beheld the transformation, the image of that skeletal chariot flashed through her mind.

"This is the 'Skull' that Xiaoya mentioned? It really does look like that skeleton chariot."

With the transformation complete, Yin Xiaoya's entire aura shifted. The wild savagery of Amazon Alpha was replaced by a cold, ruthless demeanor. The Crystal Blue Tortoise, still lost in his hallucinatory haze, stumbled from the trench, his gaze locking onto Yin Xiaoya's new form. In his twisted perception, the image morphed once more.

"Wow~ Goddess, have you become a cold bone dragon fish again this time? Goddesses are really ever-changing, hehehe, I like it~~~"

Yin Xiaoya could no longer decipher the creature's garbled words, but the implication was clear enough. At that moment, a familiar chime sounded in his mind.

[Crime and Punishment idealism is resonating! Charge: **!]

Yes, one of the reasons for choosing the Skull, despite its lower stats, was Yin Xiaoya's hunch that this particular soul beast would trigger its special ability.

His gamble had paid off. The ideals of crime and punishment had been ignited. Under the influence of this ability, Skull's strength would escalate dramatically, eventually surpassing even the fearsome power of Amazon Alpha.

"Tuo!!!"

With a sudden surge of speed, Yin Xiaoya unleashed a punch. The attack landed squarely on the Crystal Blue Tortoise. The force was far beyond anything Alpha Amazon could muster, yet at this time, Skull power shining and deep purple light flying out of the punch. Still, it was unable to break the tortoise.

"Hey hey hey hey, the goddess is so powerful, I like it~~"

Though the force had staggered the creature, it failed to penetrate its defenses or inflict any visible pain.

"Has this thing completely lost itself to hormones?"

Yin Xiaoya wasn't surprised by the creature's response. According to Xiaoman, the only way to stop it now was to dry it out with intense heat.

A crimson light flared on his right hand. He produced the Heat Memory, a red Gaia Memory, and pressed it into the slot.

[Heat!]

The temperature in the area skyrocketed, sending waves of heat radiating outwards. Everyone finally understood why Yin Xiaoya had insisted that they retreat. The intense heat began to melt the very ground beneath their feet. Even though they were at a considerable distance, the encroaching heat seared their skin.

Yin Xiaoya didn't replace the Skull Memory with the Heat Memory. In his mind, it was the combination of the two that he wanted. After all, there could only be a punishment effect when Skull was active. Of course, this didn't mean that the scorching power of the Heat Memory couldn't be utilized.

He inserted the Heat Memory into the Maximum Drive slot on the right and slammed down.

[Heat! Maximum Drive!]

Fiery energy surged through Skull's form, tinting the black armor with a vibrant, crimson hue. Blazing red flames erupted from his compound eyes, the slit of his mouth, and the jagged S-shaped crack upon his brow.

But at that moment, something unexpected occurred. The Skull Memory in the driver surged with dark purple energy. Under its influence, the crimson flames twisted and warped, transforming into a spectral, violet fire.

A new announcement echoed from the Lost Driver.

[Skull! Devil Fire!]

Yin Xiaoya had simply intended to combine the Skull's power with the searing force of fire, hoping to create a devastating attack. Instead, he had inadvertently unlocked Skull's new, previously unknown form: Skull Devil Fire.

The form bore a striking resemblance to Marvel's Ghost Rider, enhanced by the already intimidating presence of Kamen Rider Skull. The resulting image was so awe-inspiring that it left him momentarily speechless.

This new form was born from the power of the Red Jade Silkworm. The temperature that poured off it was otherworldly. The Crystal Blue Tortoise's grip on reality, already tenuous, finally shattered.

Yin Xiaoya, now wreathed in ghostly flames, slowly raised his left hand, pointing a skeletal finger at the entranced creature. His voice, a raspy growl, echoed with the weight of judgment.

"Alright, let's count your sins in detail."