I told you, no one can save you.When his attack was blocked, Dai Yao was slightly taken aback. When he saw who it was, his mind went blank!
Anger, like a volcanic eruption, ignited Dai Yao.
His breathing grew heavier, his eyes gradually turned bloodshot, and his whole body began to tremble slightly. He stared intently at the Seventh Elder, slowly uttering three words through clenched teeth:
"Haotian Sect!"
He had anticipated that the Star Luo Empire would use its trump card, which it had never shown before, when it was in dire straits, but the appearance of the Seventh Elder of the Haotian Sect was completely beyond his expectations.
On one hand, the Heaven Dou Empire had just experienced a period of turmoil and was in dire need of rebuilding. As Tang San's backer, the Clear Sky Sect had to maintain a sufficient number of Title Douluos to deter any restless forces within the country. On the other hand, the Hall of Worship had stationed several worshippers at Jialing Pass, and the Clear Sky Sect also had to send enough powerful individuals to restrain them.
Therefore, the Haotian Sect has many places where it needs manpower and is in dire need of it.
However, what Dai Yao did not expect was that despite the severe shortage of manpower, the Haotian Sect still spared no effort to send the Seventh Elder, who was no longer a Title Douluo, to the Star Luo Empire to deal with him.
I'd rather take the risks myself than let him have an easy time.
He certainly understood the Clear Sky Sect's intentions. On one hand, Tang San would definitely stop him from doing what he wanted to do; on the other hand, in dealing with the Spirit Hall, the Star Luo Empire was the Heaven Dou Empire's only ally, and Tang San had to do everything in his power to protect the stability of the Star Luo Empire.
If he only possessed the strength he had revealed so far, he might have truly failed due to Tang San's sudden intervention.
Dai Yao and his group fled in disarray, but the five hundred elite disciples of the Azure Lotus Sect could not escape and would all perish here.
"What a brilliant plan! Lurk in the shadows, wait for the right moment, and then strike with deadly precision."
Dai Yao seemed to sense Tang San's gaze emanating from the Heaven Dou Empire's palace, directed towards them, awaiting news of his defeat. He then thought with a cold smile:
"Tang San, you are very good. I, Dai Yao, will repay your kindness today!"
Although Tang San's sudden intervention wouldn't affect the outcome, it disgusted Dai Yao. Because if he wanted revenge, he had to reveal some of his trump cards.
Now, the Clear Sky Sect, Tang San, and the Seventh Elder have all been labeled as 'certain to die' by him.
Anyone who dares to stand in his way of revenge will only face death!
The sudden appearance of the Seventh Elder caused the situation on the battlefield to take a sharp turn for the worse.
Dai Yao's expression changed drastically, and his mind wavered.
They certainly understood what the Seventh Elder's appearance meant, and couldn't help but feel a sense of retreat. But they also knew that if they didn't hold off their opponents, the Azure Lotus Sect would only be defeated even faster!
Meanwhile, the panic on the faces of the Star Luo Empire vanished completely, replaced by the ecstatic joy of surviving a calamity. They immediately launched an even more ferocious attack on Dai Yao's forces. They would not allow such a powerful opponent to leave unscathed.
"It's good that the Haotian Sect has appeared! In this way, even that wretched Dai Yao will have to stay here! I never expected that my greatest threat would be eliminated in this way! Really, they had such a trump card, and they didn't even tell me."
The Second Elder was overjoyed, but also felt a little resentful.
He never expected that the biggest threat who had been troubling him just a second ago would be eliminated the next. This reversal from hell to heaven left him incredibly excited.
Suddenly, an even fiercer battle erupted in the sky.
The same was true on the ground. The palace guards, whose morale had been low due to the defeat of Emperor Xingluo, were immediately rekindled with fighting spirit after the Seventh Elder appeared.
The pressure on the Qinglian Sect disciples suddenly increased dramatically. However, with the addition of Zhu Zhuqing and Feng Wutong, two fresh forces, the pressure on the Qinglian Sect disciples was far less than at the beginning.
But their victory or defeat does not determine the outcome of this battle.
Everyone knew that the outcome would be decided by Dai Yao and the Star Luo Emperor!
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Looking at the gray-robed man who had suddenly appeared before him and blocked the final blow for him, the Star Luo Emperor did not show much joy on his face, and said calmly:
"Thank you. I never thought that after so many years, I would still have the opportunity to join forces with the Haotian Sect."
The Star Luo Empire and the Haotian Sect have a long-standing connection.
Before the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion, it was a supporter of the Star Luo Empire. In contrast, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School supported the Heaven Dou Empire. It was only through the mediation of the Spirit Hall that the two empires maintained a balance.
This point was also mentioned in the original work, and even at the end, the five elders of the Haotian Sect did not go to the Jialing Pass battlefield, but went to the Xingluo Empire, which was for this reason.
Dai Yao came on strong, and the Spirit Hall was also adding fuel to the fire. Although Emperor Xingluo was arrogant, as the ruler of the empire, how could he not have a way out? The Seventh Elder was his trump card for victory.
Of course, this doesn't mean that the Seventh Elder is stronger than everyone else. Since Dai Yao severed one of his arms, the Seventh Elder's strength has plummeted from the Title Douluo level, and his gray ninth spirit ring is the best evidence of this. The Seventh Elder's ninth spirit skill is no longer usable.
However, he is still the top-tier Soul Douluo, and with the domineering power of the Clear Sky Hammer, he can even rival some weaker Title Douluos.
The Seventh Elder's appearance will disrupt the current balance, stopping Dugu Bo and freeing the First Elder. A level 96 Super Douluo is a pillar of strength on the battlefield. With the Seventh Elder's arrival, the outcome is already decided; Dai Yao is left with only defeat and death!
This is also why the Star Luo Emperor was so confident of victory!
The Seventh Elder turned around, glanced at the Star Luo Emperor, and replied:
"Your Majesty, we are late in coming to your rescue. Please forgive us."
The Seventh Elder also had his own ulterior motives. As the saying goes, it's better to offer help in times of need than to add flowers to brocade.
Emperor Xingluo was not yet in the most dangerous situation and still had the power to resist. Therefore, the Seventh Elder did not appear when Dai Yao unleashed the White Tiger Thunder God Strike for the second time, but waited until Emperor Xingluo was at his wit's end before coming to his rescue. In this way, Emperor Xingluo would be grateful to the Haotian Sect.
Only then will the interests of the Haotian Sect be maximized.
Emperor Xingluo glanced indifferently at the Seventh Elder, then looked at Dai Yao again, his gaze calm, and said lightly:
"It's alright. Since you saved the emperor, what crime have you committed?"
Just then, two figures suddenly descended from the sky, landing beside Dai Yao and Emperor Xingluo respectively.
It was Dugu Bo and the Grand Elder.
Upon seeing the Grand Elder appear, the Seventh Elder nodded in greeting. The Grand Elder nodded in response.
Emperor Xingluo frowned, his gaze sharp as he looked at the Grand Elder. If the Grand Elder hadn't failed to defeat Dugu Bo, he wouldn't have ended up in this predicament.
It was truly unacceptable to the Grand Elder, a dignified level 96 Super Douluo, that he had spent so long failing to defeat Dugu Bo, a figure widely recognized as the weakest among Title Douluos.
The elder sighed softly, his lips moving as he transmitted his voice into the ear.
After hearing the Grand Elder's explanation, the Emperor's face instantly turned extremely gloomy. He glanced coldly at Dugu Bo without saying a word.
"I'm sorry, Dai Yao. People from the Haotian Sect have appeared, and I have to come down to help you."
Dugu Bo said somewhat apologetically.
Dai Yao waved his hand and said in a deep voice:
"This is not your fault, Grandpa Dugu. Your mission was to delay the Grand Elder, and you have already accomplished your mission by delaying him for so long. It was my mistake that I did not kill the Star Luo Emperor and let things develop to this vicious state."
Dugu Bo glanced at the First Elder and the Seventh Elder, sighed softly, and appeared like a kind elder. His cold aura vanished without a trace.
He solemnly said:
"Dai Yao, you go first. I'll do my best to hold them off. I'm entrusting Yan Yan to you. Please take good care of her for me."
Despite knowing that staying behind to cover their retreat would mean certain death, Dugu Bo's love for Dugu Yan outweighed his fear of death. If Dai Yao died, Dugu Yan would surely be heartbroken.
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao was deeply moved.
I never expected Dugu Bo would go to such lengths for him.
Immediately, he chuckled softly and said:
"Don't worry, Grandpa Dugu, things haven't come to that. Besides, do you think Yanyan would be happy if you sacrificed yourself to let me escape? I will not only take revenge and fulfill my long-cherished wish, but I will also ensure that everyone returns safely!"
Upon hearing Dai Yao's certain words, Dugu Bo was somewhat dazed.
He honestly didn't know what other tricks Dai Yao had up his sleeve to turn the tide of the current crisis. But Dai Yao wasn't one to speak without reason, so he nodded and chose to wait and see.
"Dai Yao, with death looming, do you have anything to say?"
After the Seventh Elder appeared, Emperor Xingluo regained his confident composure and looked at Dai Yao, saying calmly.
Seeing that Emperor Xingluo was determined to eliminate Dai Yao, the Seventh Elder quickly interjected:
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I have some questions for Dai Yao."
Since the Asura Emperor disappeared from the Heaven Dou Empire, there has been no news of him. Despite Tang San's best efforts to investigate, the Asura Emperor has vanished without a trace, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth.
The Asura Emperor is a formidable enemy of Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect. Now, seeing a spear technique similar to the Asura Emperor's at Dai Yao's place, the Seventh Elder will undoubtedly want to know more. Having finally found a lead, how could they let it go so easily?
Although the Star Luo Emperor was somewhat annoyed that the Seventh Elder had interrupted him, he needed the Seventh Elder's power at this moment and could not afford to offend him. With a thought, he said calmly:
"Alright, Seventh Elder, go ahead and ask."
Upon hearing this, the Seventh Elder nodded in gratitude, then turned his head, his expression hardening, and slowly asked:
"Dai Yao, I'm asking you, what is your relationship with the Asura Emperor? Why are your marksmanship so similar?!"
The cold wind howled, and the air seemed to quiet down.
Dai Yao met the Seventh Elder's gaze without fear. After a moment, he turned his gaze to the Star Luo Emperor, grinned, and exuded a chilling killing intent that sent shivers down one's spine. He said:
"I told you, no one can save you today!"
The Star Luo Emperor frowned and coldly shouted:
"Arrogant! Even on the verge of death, you still dare to boast. I have already said that today, I will spare not a single one of you traitors!"
Dai Yao smiled but did not answer. Instead, he slowly stretched out his right hand to his side, revealing muscles on his arm that were as sharp and defined as granite.
A chill immediately swept outwards from Dai Yao.
This was no ordinary chill; it wasn't the kind that made your skin feel cold. Instead, it was a murderous intent that instilled fear deep within you!
On the ground, countless ice crystals began to condense, climbing up people's legs and freezing their armor; the majestic palace gates were also covered with a layer of frost, and in a short time, a world of ice was formed.
Killing God Domain!
Dai Yao's golden hair danced wildly without wind, and he looked at the Seventh Elder, sneering:
"You want to know about my relationship with the Asura Emperor? Fine, I'll tell you now!"
While the Seventh Elder was overjoyed, a sense of foreboding also rose within him. This Killing God Domain was truly rare! He gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly in his left hand and asked calmly:
What's the relationship?
A wisp of azure light slowly condensed in Dai Yao's hand, growing towards both ends as if it were alive. Under the unwavering gaze of the crowd, a long staff entirely of azure jade appeared, but the azure light did not stop growing, and a faint, cold glint began to emerge.
The Seventh Elder's brows furrowed deeper and deeper. He felt like he had seen this 'long staff' in Dai Yao's hand somewhere before.
When that dazzling, cold light appeared, his eyes widened abruptly, as if struck by lightning! He remembered what it was—the weapon that the 'Asura Emperor' had used to sever his arm!
"not good!"
The Seventh Elder roared.
The next moment, Dai Yao's figure traversed hundreds of meters and suddenly appeared in front of the Star Luo Emperor, holding a long spear. His frenzied killing intent, like a giant wave, continuously impacted the Star Luo Emperor and his companions!
The Star Luo Emperor's pupils slowly widened; for a moment, he was so shocked that he forgot to think.
He didn't know how Dai Yao suddenly appeared in front of him, nor did he know what the spear in Dai Yao's hand was, but he knew clearly that the spear contained a deadly threat!
With this thrust, he is certain to die!
Unfortunately, it was too late; he couldn't react in time.
At this critical moment, the Seventh Elder knocked aside the Star Luo Emperor, appeared in front of Dai Yao as he drew his spear, and then fiercely swung the Haotian Hammer down towards Dai Yao's head!
The situation was urgent, and he didn't have time to use his soul skill, so he could only forcefully swing the Clear Sky Hammer down. Although he didn't use his soul skill, the sheer weight of the Clear Sky Hammer was enough to flatten anyone!
His attack was a life-for-life exchange! If Dai Yao dared to shoot him, then Dai Yao would have to pay with his life!
But at that moment, Dai Yao's figure suddenly vanished, his pupils contracted sharply, and his hair stood on end. He felt an incredibly sharp aura piercing his back.
"His real target is me!"
His expression froze on his face as he realized Dai Yao's true purpose.
Dai Yao appeared behind the Seventh Elder, his eyes blazing, the God-Slaying Spear in his hand pointed directly at the Seventh Elder!
"presumptuous!"
The Grand Elder roared in fury.
Dai Yao suddenly appeared twice and launched a killing move against the Seventh Elder. He was extremely shocked and angry at Dai Yao for ignoring him!
He's a Super Douluo, for Dai Yao to try and kill him in front of him is a gross underestimation of his abilities.
A pair of tiger claws shot out fiercely, heading straight for Dai Yao!
Everything within sight slowed down dramatically. The Grand Elder watched as his tiger claw drew closer and closer to Dai Yao. Just as it was about to touch Dai Yao's body, with a 'whoosh,' Dai Yao vanished again!
The tiger's eyes suddenly widened, and its mind went completely blank.
Dai Yao appeared before the Star Luo Emperor and thrust out the God-Slaying Spear without hesitation.
The God-Slaying Spear pierced the Star Luo Emperor's chest with lightning speed, its tip appearing behind him.
The Star Luo Emperor's body instantly stiffened.
Everyone froze, staring blankly at the scene, unable to believe that what they were seeing was real.
Dai Yao slowly drew the God-Slaying Spear; there was no blood on it. Without its support, the Star Luo Emperor collapsed to the ground, slumping down like a noodle.
Despite having his heart pierced, he was still a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse and could maintain his vitality for a while. Blood kept spilling from his mouth as he made hissing noises, but his eyes were fixed on Dai Yao, as if asking why.
A cold wind blew, causing Dai Yao's blond hair to flutter. He looked down expressionlessly at his nominal 'father' and said calmly:
"I told you, no one can save you today."
The first flash allowed the Seventh Elder to knock away the Star Luo Emperor; the second flash allowed the First Elder to appear.
After the two flashes, the Seventh Elder and the First Elder were completely out of position, leaving the Star Luo Emperor, who had been knocked away at the beginning, unprotected.
Dai Yao's third flash was his killing move!
Everything happened in the blink of an eye. Although the Seventh Elder and the First Elder were able to react, they were completely mobilized and unable to make any rescue moves. They could only watch helplessly as Dai Yao thrust out that spear, killing the Star Luo Emperor. (End of this chapter)