Chapter 298: Tang San's Struggle
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo!
The Titled Douluos who were about to launch a full-scale attack on the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape immediately felt alarm bells ringing in their heads as they heard the words "Polar Static Domain," attempting to evade.
However, their speed was not quick enough.
Just as they began to move to evade the control of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they found themselves firmly trapped in the Static Domain.
At the same time, the Titled Douluos from the Spirit Empire all made their appearance!
"Spirit Empire's Elder Hall?! Even people from the Worship Hall are here?" Seeing the number of Titled Douluos from the opposing side matching their own, Tang San felt fear for the first time.
Could it be that this moment had been calculated by Su Yun all along?!
"Spirit Empire's people?! How are they here?"
"Damn it! We've been tricked!"
"This is Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's Martial Soul Fusion Skill. They used this technique to eliminate countless dissenters for the Spirit Hall back then."
The elders of the Clear Sky School panicked as they found themselves unable to move.
"Everyone, do not panic!"
At this moment of chaos, a voice rang out. Although they couldn't move, they could still turn their eyes.
Their gazes fell on the speaker, who was none other than Tang San's father-in-law, Ning Fengzhi, the master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School.
"This Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo is extremely formidable, but it also has its weaknesses."
"According to the intelligence gathered by our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, the Polar Static Domain consumes a massive amount of soul power from the users. The more soul masters they control, and the stronger those soul masters are, the greater the consumption of their soul power and mental strength."
Ning Fengzhi glanced around, quickly estimating the number of soul masters on their side, and said slowly, "With their current soul power, they can control us for no more than a minute."
Clap, clap, clap...
As soon as Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, the sound of applause echoed from the sky.
The clapping naturally came from Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who had approached the group.
"As expected of Ning Fengzhi, the master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School. Just from our few appearances, you've deduced the secret of our Martial Soul Fusion Skill. People like you must be eliminated," Chrysanthemum Douluo sneered, his eyes cold and sinister.
"If you dare harm them, you'll die here today as well." Before Chrysanthemum Douluo could act, a cold voice suddenly rang out from afar.
The speaker was Tang San, the only one who had avoided the Polar Static Domain.
He looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo with undiminished hatred in his eyes.
Tang San still remembered how Chrysanthemum Douluo had attacked his teacher when he was a child.
Such a brutal person had to pay the price!
Chrysanthemum Douluo sneered at Tang San, "Hmph, Tang San, do you think you're alive today because you're strong?"
"If it weren't for our Spirit Empire's Holy Son, Su Yun, deliberately keeping you as a whetstone, you would have long been crushed by our forces."
"Today's events have been calculated by our Spirit Hall's Holy Son. He knew you couldn't bear such humiliation and had your own plans, so he sent us to support you."
Saying this, Chrysanthemum Douluo turned to Dugu Bo, "Old Poison, I'm saving your life today. Think about how you'll repay me."
Dugu Bo just smiled in response without answering.
On the other side, Tang San's hatred for Chrysanthemum Douluo and Su Yun grew threefold as he listened to their conversation!
He despised being compared to Su Yun and being told he was inferior!
Su Yun's success was just luck!
If Su Yun hadn't taken the Martial Soul that rightfully belonged to Tang San, he would have already risen to power with his dual Martial Souls, never needing to fear the Spirit Hall's pursuit!
"Although the Holy Son ordered not to kill you, he didn't say anything about the others."
Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled as he looked at the immobilized Ning Fengzhi and the others, saying, "Today, let's start with you!"
"Everyone, we have only thirty seconds left. Do as you please!"
As soon as Chrysanthemum Douluo finished speaking, the Titled Douluos of the Spirit Empire simultaneously launched their attacks!
In an instant, the entire sky was filled with roaring sounds!
Soul power surged in the air, with countless bursts of soul energy!
"Don't even think about it!"
"As long as I'm here, you won't kill a single person of the Heaven Dou Empire!"
Tang San shouted, unleashing the power of the Sea God to its fullest.
Having spent the most time on Sea God Island, Tang San's mastery of the Sea God's power far exceeded that of the Asura God.
Temporarily suppressing the power of the Asura God, everyone present felt a surge of a different kind of power emanating from Tang San!
"This is... the power of the Sea God!"
"I once saw it on the Grand Priest. I never thought Tang San could wield it too!"
"No wonder he was chosen by the Sea God!"
Although Sea Horse Douluo and the others were trapped, seeing Tang San reach this level filled them with a sense of honor even in the face of death.
"This kid really has some skills. No wonder Su Yun warned us to be careful," Golden Crocodile Douluo said cautiously as he watched Tang San unleash such power.
He immediately shouted, "Join me in blocking this move. Victory will be ours today."
Everyone present knew that the Heaven Dou Empire's only combatant was Tang San. If they could take him down, they could easily deal with those trapped by Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.
Without Titled Douluos, the Heaven Dou Empire would crumble without resistance.
"Martial Soul True Body!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo commanded, and several elders of the Worship Hall simultaneously summoned their Martial Soul True Bodies!
The elders of the Elder Hall did the same!
At this moment, the sky above the Star Dou Forest was filled with the powerful true forms of the Spirit Hall's members, exerting immense pressure!
In addition to them, Dugu Bo, the Azure Bull Python, and the Titan Giant Ape also joined the fray!
Seeing their participation, Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
Once, they had aimed to hunt these hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, but today, they found themselves allied with them.
"Humans, our alliance is only out of respect for Su Yun. Next time we meet, we'll be enemies again," the Azure Bull Python said, locking eyes with the fervent Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Hahaha, just the way I like it."
Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed, "I'd like to see how strong a hundred-thousand-year soul beast is!"
"You two, save the chatter for when you survive today!"
"If you can!"
From afar, Tang San saw the interaction between the Azure Bull Python and Golden Crocodile Douluo, further solidifying his resolve to kill them all here.
"Su Yun, do you think gathering all these people to surround me means I'll lose?"
Tang San muttered, mentally addressing Su Yun, "You think I'm afraid of death? I'll show you that even if I die today, I'll take all of them with me!"
A deep roar echoed within Tang San's heart!
Boom!
The Sea God's power surged like a towering wave, turning the previously clear sky above the Star Dou Forest into one covered with dark clouds, mirroring the Sea God's current emotions.
...
Deep within the Star Dou Forest.
Xiao Wu, resting at home, suddenly sensed something and looked out the window.
Far away, the sky, already shrouded in dark clouds, seemed to hold angry thunder. Despite the distance, it made her hairs stand on end.
"Is this Tang San's power?" she murmured, closing her eyes to sense it. She exhaled in relief, "Da Ming and Er Ming are safe."
Sensing that her closest family members were safe, Xiao Wu felt reassured.
She silently prayed that Su Yun's plan would succeed this time.
...
The God Realm.
"Sea God, it seems your successor is close to reaching that step," the Asura God said, smiling as he looked at the Sea God standing beside him.
Facing the Asura God's laughter, the Sea God replied calmly, "His strength has indeed improved, but his temperament is still lacking."
"This boy is too easily swayed by others."
"If not for his special identity, heavily weighted in our world, I wouldn't have entrusted my power to him so readily."
The Asura God nodded slightly, "Indeed, Tang San's background is extraordinary, beyond our easy comprehension."
"However, that boy Su Yun is also remarkable."
"The power he inherits seems even stronger than ours."
The Sea God glanced at him, "The power of time?"
"Mastering such a force isn't something an ordinary god can achieve."
"Perhaps we should ask those two for some insight..." The Sea God's words carried a hint of deeper meaning.
"Regardless, how do we handle the current situation?" The Asura God surveyed the lower realm, "The enemy forces are overwhelming; this boy might not survive."
"If he doesn't survive, it only means his fate was sealed."
The Sea God's eyes flickered as he looked at the Asura God, "When you borrowed his body to fight Su Yun, those others already took notice. I suggest you tread carefully."
The Asura God chuckled, a hint of disdain evident in his laughter.
"Instead of worrying about me, you'd better consider your own predicament. You probably don't want to see that boy die more than I do, right?"
The Sea God gave the Asura God a helpless look before disappearing from his sight.
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The Star Dou Forest.
For the first time in centuries, the most formidable attack was unleashed within the forest!
When Tang San's Seagod Trident clashed with the combined attack of Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others, a vacuum-like silence occurred at the point of impact.
But, in the brief moment of silence, a tremendous explosion erupted like a nuclear bomb!
The thunderous blast made everyone's eardrums ache, nearly tearing them apart, forcing them to use soul power to protect their ears.
The aftermath of the clash spread through the Star Dou Forest with astonishing force, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, turning everything to dust.
The two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, gasped at the sight.
Fortunately, the area they chose had few soul beasts. Otherwise, this would have caused catastrophic damage to the native soul beasts of the Star Dou Forest.
"Ugh!"
As the shockwave dissipated, Tang San was sent flying like a broken kite, tumbling hundreds of meters away.
His current state could only be described as bleeding from all seven orifices.
If not for his semi-divine state, his body would have shattered!
To withstand the combined attack of over twenty Titled Douluos and survive was terrifyingly impressive!
On the Spirit Empire's side, several lower-level Titled Douluos were also bleeding from their noses and mouths.
Even the strongest, Golden Crocodile Douluo, looked pale.
He gazed at Tang San, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.
"So, this is a portion of a god's power? No wonder everyone aspires to become a god." Golden Crocodile Douluo muttered.
This was his first direct encounter with a soul master in a semi-divine state.
The opponent's strength far exceeded his expectations.
"Strike first, we mustn't let them live!" Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced at Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, realizing there were less than ten seconds left.
"Tang San no longer has the strength to protect them. Everyone, attack now!"
With Golden Crocodile Douluo's shout, the Titled Douluos of the Spirit Empire launched their attacks!
This time, the nearly defenseless Tang San could only watch helplessly as the Clear Sky School elders at the front were pierced through the heart by the Spirit Empire's Titled Douluos, their life force draining rapidly!
"No!!!!" Tang San roared in despair!
Overcome with rage, Tang San felt his vision black out and collapsed.
But in the moment of his unconsciousness, he suddenly felt a force being channeled into him.
As Tang San roared, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, exhausted from maintaining the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, finally released the Polar Static Domain, collapsing to the ground, pale-faced.
Controlling so many Titled Douluos from the Heaven Dou Empire had drained most of their soul power and mental strength.
Realizing the restriction had been lifted, Tang Xiao and the others pushed aside their grief and immediately shouted, "Quick, take Xiao San and go!"
Though the Spirit Empire's soul masters were exhausted, they were numerous. If they fought, the result would be a pyrrhic victory or mutual destruction!
But such a price was unbearable!
The Spirit Empire's army and soul masters outnumbered them.
If all their Titled Douluos were lost, the Heaven Dou Empire wouldn't last long.
So they had to escape!
"Escape?! No way!" Golden Crocodile Douluo charged forward to stop them!
However, he suddenly saw a figure appear before him!
Tang San!
(Chapter End)