Identity Exposed, Desperate Situation, Battle for TitlesThat gun, that chilling aura of slaughter, and long-sealed memories quietly opened up at this moment. The masked person before him gradually overlapped with the figure in his memory.
The first person in Hell City to complete a hundred killings and join forces with Hu Liena to traverse the Hell Road—the Asura Emperor.
"So it was you!"
Tang San was startled. He stared in horror at Dai Yao's direction, never expecting that the masked man was actually an old friend of his.
Immediately, he retreated, distancing himself from Xue Qinghe and the two Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall. Although the situation had turned around, he was still surrounded, and if Xue Qinghe noticed him, he would still be doomed. Therefore, before Xue Qinghe could react, he quickly retreated.
No one noticed Tang San's subtle movements; everyone was focused on the masked man's thrust at Emperor Xue Ye.
Everyone knows that Emperor Xue Ye is the key to this palace coup. With Emperor Xue Ye dead, no one in the Heaven Dou Empire will be able to stop Xue Qinghe or the Spirit Hall.
Xue Beng, seen by many as a spoiled brat, coupled with Prince Xuexing, simply lacked the prestige to turn the tide. Prince Xuexing might garner some support, but the opposition against him was far stronger.
Qian Renxue remained expressionless, but a slight ripple stirred within her heart. The current situation was completely beyond her control; the success or failure of the palace coup hinged entirely on Dai Yao's single spear thrust. Even if Dai Yao succeeded, he would be smashed into a pulp by the five Haotian Hammers.
His inner pride began to waver slightly.
If she had listened to Dai Yao earlier, would today's situation have occurred? For a moment, she felt a pang of regret.
The Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo standing to the side were even more nervous, cold sweat beading on their foreheads.
"You dare!"
In the sky, several elders approached the palace with lightning speed. Upon seeing the masked man's actions, the second elder immediately shouted.
The roar was like a thunderclap, and a rolling shockwave erupted in the sky. The five streaks of light increased their speed even further, and the five Haotian Hammers slammed down towards Emperor Xueye's palace.
"Damn it, is this guy really not afraid of death? He actually dares to risk being hit by the Clear Sky Hammer to kill Emperor Xueye. If he succeeds, we're in big trouble!"
The veins on the Second Elder's forehead throbbed, as if he wished he could immediately stand in front of Emperor Xueye.
Originally, they planned to use the Clear Sky Hammer's true form as a spirit to scare the people of the Spirit Hall, preventing them from approaching Emperor Xue Ye's sickbed. As long as they flew to Emperor Xue Ye's side, the five Clear Sky Hammers could transform back into five people, protecting Emperor Xue Ye.
The people from the Spirit Hall were all intimidated. Everyone knew that the people from the Clear Sky Sect were trying to scare them, but they dared not gamble, because if they lost, they would lose their lives.
Unexpectedly, this hothead was completely unfazed by their threats, fearless and even daring to attack Emperor Xueye. This made them anxious, as all their arrangements were intended to help Emperor Xueye see through Xue Qinghe's true colors and turn to support Xue Beng.
If Emperor Xueye dies, then everything will have been in vain.
Under everyone's gaze, Dai Yao fell from the sky, twisting his body and pulling in his abdomen. The long spear in his hand was like a bolt of lightning, stabbing fiercely into Emperor Xueye's protective shield.
The protective shield offered no protection whatsoever, shattering the instant it touched the Azure Lotus Spear. The spear, like a drop of water merging into the surface, pierced through the shield and then plunged into Emperor Xueye's body.
The Azure Lotus Spear is also known as the God-Slaying Spear.
It is a power capable of slaying gods. A mere protective shield is utterly ineffective. However, if anyone knew the specific details of this protective shield, they would likely be speechless with astonishment. This is because this protective shield is a heirloom of the Heaven Dou Empire, capable of withstanding attacks from Title Douluo-level beings.
The God-Slaying Spear was so powerful that it couldn't even withstand a moment of resistance.
In an instant, everyone's expression changed drastically!
Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo were overjoyed; Xue Qinghe let out a long breath, as if to release all the pressure in his heart.
With the death of Emperor Xueye, even if they were no match for the Clear Sky Sect, Tang San's side wouldn't get what they wanted. Although this plan wasn't perfect, it still yielded many gains.
The five elders of the Haotian Sect were a different story. Their anxious expressions turned into shock and anger, and the powerful fluctuations of their soul power caused the entire palace to tremble!
"Youngster, no one can save you today!"
The Seventh Elder roared angrily.
Everyone was furious. In that short time, they had come very close to Emperor Xueye's palace. In an instant, they appeared above Emperor Xueye's palace.
Five massive, dark hammers, like meteorites falling from the sky and carrying endless destructive power, slammed down on the masked man who was still standing beside Emperor Xueye's sickbed.
Feeling the chilling, deadly aura above him, Dai Yao's heart clenched, and his whole body trembled slightly.
He glanced deeply at the Snow Night Emperor, who had been pierced by a spear, and a sense of unease rose within him. But he had no time to ponder it further; with a thought, he activated the third soul skill of the Chaos Azure Lotus—Teleportation!
This is why he dared to risk being hit by five Title Douluos, yet still dared to attempt to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye. Within a five-kilometer radius, he could teleport anywhere.
Whoosh!
The masked man suddenly disappeared from everyone's sight. The five elders of the Haotian Sect were stunned and quickly deactivated their Martial Soul True Body state, protecting Emperor Xueye's sickbed from five directions.
The five landed, and a shockwave swept up various building fragments, spreading outwards and clearing a space within the palace.
The Second Elder quickly stepped forward to check on Emperor Xueye's condition.
The Seventh Elder glanced at the serpent spears and porcupines in the sky, as well as Xue Qinghe, then searched everywhere for traces of the masked man who had attacked Emperor Xue Ye:
"Second brother, Xueye is already dead, is there any need to look at him anymore? I'm going to kill that brat!"
They killed Emperor Xueye right under their noses, and he even escaped. It was an utter disgrace! The hot-tempered Seventh Elder simply couldn't tolerate it.
The Second Elder carefully examined Emperor Xue Ye's condition, his tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxing. Just then, Tang San, who had previously distanced himself from the Spirit Hall group, returned. Reinforcements had arrived; staying with the five elders of the Clear Sky Sect was the safest option.
"Tang San".
The elders looked at Tang San with complicated expressions. Tang San's performance today had completely won their approval. But Tang San was, after all, Tang Hao's son, which inevitably made their feelings towards him somewhat complicated.
Tang San had done everything he could, but because their rescue was too late, Emperor Xue Ye died, and all their efforts were in vain.
"Tang San, you did very well, but..."
An elder looked at Tang San and said gravely.
Tang San smiled slightly, glanced at Xue Qinghe in the sky, his eyes filled with mockery. Then, he replied with a smile:
"Who said His Majesty is dead?"
The four elders were all taken aback. The second elder slowly rose from the sickbed, looked at Tang San with relief, and said:
"Tang San, tell me, where is the real Snow Night Emperor?"
After examining the sickbed, he found that Emperor Xueye on the bed did not resemble a living person, but rather a puppet. This was also the reason why it was somewhat strange that Dai Yao had stabbed Emperor Xueye.
Upon hearing this, the joyful expressions on the faces of the Spirit Hall members in the sky vanished instantly, replaced by a visibly grim look.
Tang San said in a loud voice:
"Your Majesty, it is safe now. You may come out."
As soon as he finished speaking, a crack suddenly appeared in the ground. With a scraping sound, the boulder slowly moved aside, revealing a huge secret chamber underground. Emperor Xueye, leaning against the wall, trembled slightly and coughed weakly:
"Tang San, I didn't misjudge you..."
"I will protect His Majesty! Third, fourth, fifth, seventh brother, do not let any member of the Spirit Hall escape. The blood feud of that year will begin to be settled today!"
The Second Elder appeared beside Emperor Xue Ye in a flash, holding the Clear Sky Hammer in his right hand, eyeing Xue Qinghe and the two Title Douluos in the sky with predatory intent.
Now, we not only need to protect Emperor Xueye, but also annihilate the remaining forces of the Spirit Hall. We cannot allow them to return to the Spirit Hall; these are two Title Douluos, and even the Spirit Hall would feel the pain of losing them.
The four elders were slightly taken aback, then immediately ascended into the sky, blocking Xue Qinghe and his group's path.
The four elders stared intently at the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo. The killing intent in their eyes made even the two titled Douluos tremble with fear. Four against two, they had no advantage whatsoever, not to mention that these guys possessed the world's number one weapon spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer!
The serpent spear and the porcupine shielded Xue Qinghe in the center, wary of the four titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect who harbored ill intentions around them, and said in a deep voice:
"Young Master, we will do everything in our power to hold off these guys. You must escape."
Qian Renxue is Qian Daoliu's granddaughter, the future successor to the Grand Elder, and could even become a legendary god. Both of them swore to be loyal to the Spirit Hall to the death. Qian Renxue is the future of the Spirit Hall; their deaths are acceptable, but Qian Renxue must not die.
The Porcupine Douluo's eyes were filled with bloodlust. Even in dire straits, he showed no fear, instead chuckled and said:
"Old She, I never thought we'd fight side by side one day. Today I'll see if the legendary Haotian Hammer is still as powerful as it used to be! Young Master, don't worry, even if I die, Old She and I will definitely get you out of here."
Qian Renxue was subtly moved; the two elders were actually willing to sacrifice themselves to protect her. She took a slight breath and said softly:
"Elders, we're not at our wits' end yet, so there's no need to be pessimistic. The Clear Sky Sect has four Title Douluos in total. I'll deal with one of them, so the pressure on you will naturally be less. The Clear Sky Sect's sudden appearance must mean that something went wrong with the Second Elder."
"The Spirit Hall must have realized something is wrong by now. As long as we hold out for a while, reinforcements will arrive. At that time, we will definitely be able to return unscathed."
Both Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo were taken aback, then hurriedly said:
"Young Master, you are of noble birth, how can you put yourself in danger? These four people are all Title Douluo, while you have only reached the Soul Saint level. If something unspeakable happens, how will we explain it to the Grand Elder?!"
Qian Renxue shouted:
"At this point, what's this talk about young master or not master?! I am the inheritor of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, and I have my pride! I cannot abandon you and run away alone! Moreover, even if it is a Title Douluo, I am confident that I can fight him."
The Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo perked up and exchanged a smile.
The Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul is a god-level Martial Soul. Although it's only at the Soul Saint level, it already possesses the ability to fight against some weaker Title Douluos. Qian Renxue's addition undoubtedly relieved some of their pressure.
But they were not happy about that; they were happy about Qian Renxue's decision to stay. For the first time, they fully accepted Qian Renxue.
"Alright, young master, you can choose one of the weaker ones from these four to deal with. Old She and I will take care of the remaining three."
Despite saying this, both elders felt a heavy weight in their hearts. Although it was three against two, the pressure was still immense. After all, these guys were titled Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect, and each of their Clear Sky Hammer spirit masters was among the best of their level, not to mention that two of them were almost as strong as them.
But at this moment, this is already the best-case scenario.
It was already extremely difficult for Qian Renxue to hold off a Title Douluo all by herself.
Just then, a voice rang out from below.
"Elders, you should not force yourselves. Leave me an opponent as well."
The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a masked figure standing against the wind on the roof of a palace, a long spear slung over his back, making him look like a javelin.
Qian Renxue's pupils suddenly dilated. She hadn't expected Dai Yao to be willing to stay and choose a Title Douluo as his opponent.
It should be noted that the current predicament is largely due to her arrogance. She ignored Dai Yao's advice and insisted on waiting for Emperor Xueye to die naturally, allowing Tang San to act as he pleased and make contact with the Haotian Sect.
However, if Dai Yao can really hold off a Title Douluo, it will greatly reduce their pressure.
However, Qian Renxue knew very well that Dai Yao was merely a Soul Emperor, a whole realm lower than her. She, possessing a God-level Martial Soul, could barely hold off a Title Douluo, let alone a Soul Emperor like Dai Yao challenging one. Wasn't he just courting death?
After a brief silence, he then spoke:
Are you confident?
"Of course, I wouldn't joke about my life."
Dai Yao replied.
Just as the two were talking, a hearty laugh interrupted their conversation.
"Haha, a few turtles in a barrel, daring to spout nonsense! Today, none of you will leave alive! Third Brother, Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother, leave this kid to me!"
The Seventh Elder of the Haotian Sect stared at the masked man on the roof and said coldly.
Just now, Xue Qinghe and the masked man completely disregarded them, even daring to choose their opponents from among them, showing utter disregard for Title Douluo. Therefore, given the Seventh Elder's fiery temper, he wished he could immediately kill that masked, pretentious fellow to vent his anger.
"Alright, Fifth Brother, you take care of Xue Qinghe. Fourth Brother and I will hold off these two elders from the Spirit Hall. You two quickly deal with your opponents and then come help us. Don't let a single one of them escape! The blood feud from back then will be repaid a hundredfold to the Spirit Hall starting today!"
The Third Elder spoke in a deep voice, making no attempt to conceal his killing intent.
The Fifth Elder was somewhat dissatisfied: "Third Brother, I've long wanted to fight a Title Douluo from the Spirit Hall, but you're telling me to bully a junior at the Soul Saint level. Even if I win, it won't be honorable."
The Second Elder, who was protecting Emperor Xueye, heard the Fifth Elder's dissatisfaction and shouted angrily:
"Fifth Brother! This is a war to the death, not a contest. If you want to fight a Title Douluo from the Spirit Hall, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Now is not the time to care about your pride! That Qian Renxue is from the Six-Winged Angel Clan. As long as we capture her, we will have the leverage to negotiate with the Spirit Hall!"
You absolutely must not be careless!
Hearing the Second Elder's warning, the Fifth Elder coldly stared at Xue Qinghe, licked his lips, and, as if eyeing his prey, slowly raised the Haotian Hammer in his hand:
"Second brother, don't worry, this junior won't escape."
In an instant, smoke filled the sky. (End of Chapter)