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Dark Night Conspiracy
Chapter 201 Conspiracy in the Dark
After their training in the far north, Chu Xinghe, along with Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Zhu Zhuqing, set foot on the land of Tiandou City.
After a year of training, Chu Xinghe's soul power finally broke through the bottleneck and steadily entered the level 70 Quasi-Soul Saint realm.
The soul power flowing around him became increasingly solid, and every move he made carried the aura of a composed and powerful figure.
The gates of Tiandou City were already wide open. Emperor Xueye, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, waited personally at the city gate, surrounded by members of the royal family and ministers. Behind him followed Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo. Such a display was enough to show the importance he attached to Chu Xinghe and his party.
"Welcome back, young friend Chu!" Emperor Xueye smiled warmly when he saw Chu Xinghe and took a few steps forward. "I heard that you not only found a top-grade soul ring for Miss Zhu in the far north, but you also broke through to the Quasi-Soul Saint realm. This is truly a blessing for our Heavenly Dou!"
Ning Fengzhi also stepped forward slowly, gently waving his folding fan, his eyes full of praise: "Xinghe's training this time has yielded remarkable results. Even Sword Douluo praised your progress."
He had already learned about the battle in the canyon from Chen Xin, and was amazed by Chu Xinghe's ability to remain calm under the threat of two Title Douluos and even defeat a Soul Douluo.
Chu Xinghe led the three women forward to pay their respects: "Your Majesty, Sect Leader Ning, there is no need for such formalities. Our safe return is thanks to the help of our companions and the care of our seniors."
He turned to the side and introduced, "These are my companions: Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Zhu Zhuqing."
Dugu Yan and the other two also bowed. After being tempered by experience, their temperament became more and more composed. Zhu Zhuqing, in particular, had a much stronger fluctuation of soul power around her, and the agility and sharpness of the Netherworld Cat were fully displayed on her.
Emperor Xueye smiled and nodded: "You ladies are all remarkable women who are no less capable than men. Come with me to the palace, and I have prepared a celebration banquet to welcome you back."
The people at the city gate, seeing that His Majesty and the sect leader treated these young people with such courtesy, began to discuss it with curiosity.
Someone recognized Chu Xinghe as the genius who had shone brightly in the Soul Master Competition not long ago, and immediately bursts of praise arose.
Ning Fengzhi walked to Chu Xinghe's side and whispered, "The Spirit Hall has been making frequent moves lately. Your thwarting of their encirclement will likely make them even more wary. It's good that you're back. Heaven Dou City is the safest place."
Chu Xinghe nodded slightly. He naturally understood that the Spirit Hall would not let this go, but now that he was a quasi-Soul Saint and had the Heaven Dou Royal Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as his backing, he was capable of dealing with any challenge.
He glanced at the three women beside him; their eyes were filled with joy at returning home and anticipation for the future.
Surrounded by the crowd, Chu Xinghe and his entourage slowly entered Tiandou City.
Colorful flags fluttered along the wide streets, and people spontaneously made way for each other, their eyes filled with admiration and curiosity.
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The victory celebration banquet in the palace continued until late at night before gradually dissipating. The clamor of clinking glasses was swallowed up by the night, and only a few scattered lights remained on the streets of Tiandou City.
Just as Chu Xinghe was about to get up and take his leave, Ning Fengzhi gently pressed his wrist and said in a low voice, "Xinghe, I have something important to discuss with you. Come with me to your residence to talk in detail."
Chu Xinghe's heart stirred slightly. Ning Fengzhi, as the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, was always calm and composed. Such a late-night private conversation was definitely not an ordinary thing.
Seeing the deep concern in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, he nodded in agreement: "Alright, I'll have the car prepared right away."
When the two bid farewell to Emperor Xueye, the emperor, though puzzled, could also tell that they had a secret that they couldn't reveal, so he just smiled and told them to get some rest.
Chu Xinghe and Ning Fengzhi walked out of the palace gates side by side. The evening breeze carried a cool breeze across their faces. Tian Dou City seemed peaceful in the night, with the sound of patrolling guards' armor rubbing together and the faint barking of dogs in the distance, but it could not hide the tense atmosphere in the air, as if something big was brewing in the dark.
The carriage traveled along the quiet street, the wheels making a rhythmic sound as they rolled over the cobblestones, as if setting the stage for this late-night secret conversation.
Neither of them spoke much in the carriage. Ning Fengzhi closed his eyes to rest, while Chu Xinghe gazed at the street scene passing by outside the window, secretly wondering about possible changes.
It wasn't until the carriage slowly entered the Duke's mansion gate that Chu Xinghe broke the silence first: "Sect Leader Ning, is there any new development from the Spirit Hall?"
Ning Fengzhi followed him into the study, his gaze sweeping over the simply furnished room. Only after the butler had served tea and quietly withdrawn, cutting off all outside noise, did he slowly speak:
"Heaven Dou City has been quite turbulent lately. The spies planted by the Spirit Hall have been unusually active, and anyone with eyes can see what they're plotting. More importantly, we just received a message from a spy lurking in the Spirit Hall that Tang San has completely disappeared since entering the City of Slaughter, and his fate remains unknown."
Chu Xinghe paused slightly in his teacup, the warmth of the cup sending a shiver through his fingers, but it couldn't suppress the turmoil in his heart: "The City of Slaughter is extremely dangerous, a place where one is almost certain to die, but with Tang San's character and methods, he will definitely come out alive, and may even obtain the God of Slaughter Domain inside. This person is not so easy to fall."
"The problem isn't with Tang San, but with Xiao Wu." Ning Fengzhi's tone suddenly turned serious, and he tapped his folding fan lightly in his palm, making a crisp sound. "According to reports from our spies, the Spirit Hall seems to have already discovered Xiao Wu's true identity."
That girl is no ordinary Soul Master; she's actually a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast in human form. She's currently hiding deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, and the Spirit Hall's Soul Hunting Team has begun a large-scale manhunt.
"A 100,000-year-old soul beast?" Chu Xinghe pretended to be unaware, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and his fingers tightened slightly as he held the teacup.
He then began to explain his point of view: "If Xiao Wu is really captured by the Spirit Hall, given Bibi Dong's style of doing things, she will either use Xiao Wu as a bargaining chip to blackmail Tang San, or she will directly sacrifice her to the Spirit Hall's genius. Either outcome will be extremely disadvantageous to us."
"That's not all." Ning Fengzhi leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming increasingly solemn. "The most dangerous scenario is that if Tang San leaves the City of Slaughter alive, and Xiao Wu chooses to sacrifice her spirit ring and spirit bone to him in a desperate situation, then we will be facing a terrifying opponent with a 100,000-year spirit ring. With Tang San's talent and this power, the consequences would be unimaginable."
The air in the study instantly became heavy, and the two people's breathing was particularly clear in the silence.
Chu Xinghe lightly traced the smooth tabletop with his fingertips, his gaze sharp as a knife. After a moment, he looked up at Ning Fengzhi: "We can't give them that chance. We must find Xiao Wu before the Spirit Hall arrives, seize her spirit ring and spirit bone, and absolutely not let this power fall into the hands of anyone who threatens us."
"That suits me perfectly." Ning Fengzhi showed deep agreement. "I will immediately mobilize the most elite intelligence personnel of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to draw a detailed map of the Star Dou Great Forest overnight, marking all known activity areas and dangerous zones of soul beasts."
This matter must be kept absolutely secret. We must utilize our most crucial covert network and absolutely prevent the Spirit Hall from detecting our movements, otherwise we will only alert them.
Moonlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on the ground, which swayed gently in the night breeze.
Chu Xinghe gazed at the shimmering tea leaves in his cup. The ripples on the surface of the tea mirrored his current emotions, but they subsided into calm after a moment.
Although seizing Xiao Wu's 100,000-year spirit ring is a risky move, it is also the safest way to break the deadlock at present. It can not only solve the potential hidden dangers once and for all, but also add a powerful force to oneself that can rival the Spirit Hall.
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Chapter 202 Fierce Battle in the Star Dou Great Forest
Before night had completely fallen over Tiandou City, an elite Soul Hunting team quietly left the city and sped towards the Star Dou Great Forest.
Chu Xinghe, dressed in a smart outfit, walked at the front of the group, followed by three Title Douluos: Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Dugu Bo. Ning Fengzhi held the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, ready to provide a boost to everyone at any time.
"Sect Master Ning, the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest is home to the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape. Those two 100,000-year-old soul beasts are not easy to deal with," Chu Xinghe said in a low voice, his tone somewhat solemn. "Our only target is Xiao Wu. We should try to avoid fighting them to the death."
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly: "Don't worry, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo are enough to hold them back. Senior Dugu will cooperate with you to capture Xiao Wu. My amplification will be given to Uncle Sword and Uncle Bone first to ensure a quick victory."
Sword Douluo said calmly, "They're just two soul beasts; they can't stop me."
Bone Douluo chuckled, "Perfect for stretching my muscles. It's been a long time since I've encountered a worthy opponent."
Dugu Bo stood to the side, a faint green light swirling around his fingertips, saying nothing but already prepared.
Chu Xinghe nodded and said, "Be vigilant once you enter the forest. The Spirit Hall people may be nearby. Don't let them take advantage of us."
Two days later, the team quickly ventured deep into the Starry Sky Forest. The lush trees blocked out the sky, and all that could be heard were the chirping of insects and the rustling of leaves in the wind.
As Chu Xinghe traveled, he observed his surroundings. Suddenly, he raised his hand to signal a halt: "There are fluctuations in soul power ahead. We should have reached the core area."
Deep in the forest, Xiao Wu sat on an ancient tree branch, swinging her legs and complaining to the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape beside her: "Da Ming, Er Ming, we've been here for over a year, and all we do every day is cultivate and sleep. It's so boring!"
The Azure Bull Python responded gently, "This is the safest place; the Spirit Hall people can't find it."
The Titan Ape echoed in a muffled voice, "It's dangerous outside, it's better to stay here."
Xiao Wu pouted and puffed out her cheeks: "It's safe, but it's so boring. Besides, I don't know what Tang San is busy with. He hasn't come to see me in the Star Dou Great Forest for so long. Has he forgotten about me?"
As she said this, a hint of grievance flashed in her eyes, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes.
The Azure Bull Python gently comforted him, "Tang San may have his own things to do. He will definitely come after he finishes dealing with them."
The Titan Ape patted its chest and said, "When Tang San arrives, I'll teach him a lesson for you! If he dares to upset Xiao Wu, I'll throw him into the lake!"
Xiao Wu chuckled at its amusement. Just as she was about to say something more, she suddenly sensed a familiar human presence in the distance.
She frowned in confusion: "Did you guys feel it? It seems like strangers have come."
The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Ape simultaneously became alert, their massive bodies shielding Xiao Wu. The Azure Bull Python's vertical pupils narrowed slightly: "It's the aura of powerful humans, more than one, and very strong!"
Meanwhile, Chu Xinghe and the three Title Douluos had arrived behind the bushes not far away.
Chu Xinghe saw Xiao Wu on the tree trunk through the branches and whispered to the people around him, "Target confirmed, proceed according to plan. Senior Sword Douluo, please hold back those two soul beasts."
Sword Douluo nodded, and the Seven Kill Sword slowly emerged from its sheath: "Leave it to me."
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Fengzhi's palm lit up instantly, its dazzling light enveloping the three Title Douluos, and the powerful amplification aura caused the surrounding air to tremble.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin's eyes narrowed, and the Seven Kill Sword was suddenly drawn. Golden sword energy cut through the forest's tranquility like a bolt of lightning, heading straight for the lake where the Azure Bull Python was coiled.
"Buzz!"
The moment the sword energy struck, the lake surface exploded with a deafening roar, sending huge sprays of water soaring into the sky. The massive body of the Azure Bull Python burst forth from the water, its dark blue scales reflecting a cold, icy light in the sunlight. With a swift movement, its slender body used its hard head to precisely block the fierce sword strike.
"Moo!"
The Azure Bull Python let out a deep roar, and the lake water, propelled by its power, transformed into water arrows that shot towards Sword Douluo.
Sword Douluo lightly touched the ground with his toes, his figure drifting away like a falling leaf. At the same time, he flipped his wrist, and the Seven Kill Sword danced out layers of sword curtains, blocking all the water arrows.
Just then, a violent tremor suddenly came from the shore, as if the earth itself was shaking.
The Titan Ape burst forth from the depths of the dense forest, its massive body standing like a small mountain. It pounded its chest angrily and let out a deafening roar.
"roar!"
With a roar, it slammed its fists into the ground, creating two visible shockwaves that spread out in a fan shape, snapping trees in their path.
"Leave it to me."
With a sway of his body, the Bone Douluo Gu Rong's bones crackled and popped as a massive bone dragon form materialized, its white skeleton shrouded in a ghostly light.
The bone dragon opened its massive jaws and let out a silent roar, its claws tearing through the air as it reached for the Titan Ape, forcefully blocking its shockwave.
"Entangle it."
Ning Fengzhi's voice rang out at the right moment, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's light surged once more, simultaneously boosting Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo's speed and power.
The bone dragon coiled around it, its long bone tail tightly binding the Titan Ape's body and restricting its movements.
The Titan Ape was enraged, struggling and swinging its giant fists wildly. Each punch landed on the bone dragon with a dull thud, the sound of bones colliding echoing through the forest.
On the other side, the battle between Sword Douluo and Azure Bull Python has reached a fever pitch.
The golden sword energy of the Seven Kill Sword collided continuously with the water flow controlled by the Azure Bull Python. The energy impact caused the surrounding trees to fall in swathes and the ground torn into deep trenches.
Sword Douluo fought with increasing ferocity, and the aura of the Seven Kill Sword grew ever more fierce, each strike aimed directly at the vital points of the Azure Bull Python.
The Azure Bull Python was equally formidable, using its massive size and control over water elements to engage in a fierce and evenly matched struggle with Sword Douluo.
Chu Xinghe stood on a hillside not far away, watching this peak duel between top experts, his eyes solemn: "The strength of the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape far exceeds our expectations. Although Senior Sword Douluo and my teacher have the upper hand, I'm afraid they won't be able to defeat them in a short time."
Ning Fengzhi gently waved his folding fan, his eyes fixed on the battlefield: "Don't worry, my amplification will keep them at their peak, enough to buy them time. Our target is Xiao Wu, don't get distracted."
The battlefield had been reduced to ruins. The sounds of trees snapping, energy colliding, roaring soul beasts, and shouts from titled Douluo mingled together, shattering the tranquility of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Azure Bull Python's water arrows, the Titan Giant Ape's shockwaves, the Sword Douluo's sword energy, and the Bone Douluo's bone dragon—these four forces clashed fiercely in this area, creating shockwaves that made the leaves of distant trees rustle.
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Chapter 203 Xiao Wu is kidnapped
Standing on a tree branch, Xiao Wu watched in shock as Sword Douluo and Azure Bull Python, and Bone Douluo and Titan Giant Ape engaged in a fierce battle. Her mind went completely blank.
She never imagined that such a powerful human would suddenly intrude into the peaceful Star Dou Great Forest, let alone that the other party's target was clearly her.
"Grandpa, use the poisonous fog for cover!" Chu Xinghe quickly retreated to the flank as planned, forming a pincer attack with Dugu Bo.
He knew he had to seize the opportunity while the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape were tied down to finish the battle quickly, otherwise the situation would be difficult to control once the two forest overlords broke free.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo sneered, and a turquoise poisonous mist instantly spread around him, enveloping the entire battlefield like a tide.
The Azure Phosphorus Serpent King's venom is highly corrosive, not only interfering with the senses of soul beasts but also gradually weakening them in battle.
As expected, the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Ape were momentarily slowed down, their perception of their surroundings noticeably weakened.
Taking advantage of the cover of the spreading poisonous fog, Chu Xinghe's soul power suddenly erupted, and his sixth soul skill, "Flame Domain," was instantly unleashed.
The crimson flames spread out from him, forming a vast area of fire. The perception contained within the flames swept through every inch of space like radar, specifically targeting the areas where Xiao Wu might be hiding.
"Found it!" In the perception of the Flame Domain, a faint fluctuation of soul power was moving rapidly.
Seeing that the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were tightly entangled, Xiao Wu knew that staying in place would only lead to her death, so she immediately activated her teleportation soul skill to try to escape into the depths of the forest.
But Chu Xinghe had already predicted her trajectory.
Just as Xiao Wu's figure was about to flash to the other side, Chu Xinghe's figure arrived like a ghost, and his crimson dragon claw, which was filled with blazing flames, accurately gripped her shoulder.
"Gotcha!" Chu Xinghe's voice was icy cold, devoid of any warmth.
"Let me go!" Xiao Wu struggled violently, feeling a burning pain where the dragon claw had gripped her shoulder.
She turned to look at Chu Xinghe, a flicker of panic in her eyes. Then, as if remembering something, she hurriedly said, "Chu Xinghe! Don't you remember me? We studied together at Notting Academy! Have you forgotten that we even participated in the preliminary rounds of the Academy Competition together?"
She tried to appeal to emotions, hoping to use their past friendship as fellow students to persuade the other party to show leniency.
After all, although they weren't close friends at Notting College, they had studied together.
However, Chu Xinghe's gaze did not waver in the slightest, and the force with which he gripped her shoulders only tightened.
"I haven't forgotten." He spoke calmly, as if he were talking about something insignificant. "But so what? Right now, you are just my target."
To him, Xiao Wu was not human, but a soul beast.
An extremely rare 100,000-year-old soul beast is seen by others as an excellent "material" for enhancing strength.
Looking into his cold eyes, Xiao Wu's last glimmer of hope vanished.
She could clearly sense that the killing intent emanating from Chu Xinghe was no joke.
The burning pain in her shoulder grew stronger and stronger as the flames of the Crimson Dragon Claw burned away her soul power defense, gradually robbing her of the strength to resist.
"Moo!" The Azure Bull Python caught a glimpse of Xiao Wu being captured by Chu Xinghe out of the corner of its eye and immediately let out a deafening roar.
Ignoring the sword energy of Sword Douluo, its massive body suddenly turned around and charged towards Chu Xinghe with towering waves, trying to take back Xiao Wu.
"Stop it!" Sword Douluo's eyes sharpened, and he unleashed three golden sword energies with the Seven Kill Sword, accurately striking the surface of the water in front of the Azure Bull Python.
The water wall formed by the explosion of sword energy forced the Azure Bull Python back, and the pressure of the sword forced it to temporarily abandon the rescue and revert to a defensive stance.
On the other side, the Titan Ape went completely berserk when it saw Xiao Wu captured.
It pounded the ground wildly, the loud "thump-thump" sound like thunder, and the bone prison that Bone Douluo had set up shattered inch by inch under the impact of such violent power.
Instead of retreating, Bone Douluo Gu Rong advanced, his body instantly transforming the remains of a bone dragon into a thick "Dragon Bone Armor," which withstood the Titan Giant Ape's heavy punch.
"Bang!" The giant fist slammed into the dragon skeleton armor, causing ripples to spread across the surface of the bone armor, followed by a powerful shockwave.
The Titan Ape was jolted back two steps, a tingling sensation spreading through its arm.
"Retreat!" Chu Xinghe shouted towards the edge of the forest, dragging the struggling Xiao Wu along.
Xiao Wu's fingernails dug deep into his arm, but she couldn't budge them an inch. She could only watch helplessly as the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape got further and further away.
Ning Fengzhi immediately stopped the amplification of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. The moment the light dissipated, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo retreated rapidly at the same time.
The two deliberately exposed a weakness in their defenses, which enraged the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape. They roared and chased after them, temporarily ignoring Xiao Wu who had been taken away.
Chu Xinghe and Dugu Bo took the opportunity to speed up, with the poisonous mist of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent King clearing the way ahead and dispelling the soul beasts along the way.
They carried Xiao Wu and traveled swiftly, quickly moving away from the core battlefield.
Once the two had run a sufficient distance, Sword Douluo suddenly changed his sword stance, and the Seven Kill Sword drew an arc to force back the Azure Bull Python. Bone Douluo also used the rebound force to leap backward.
The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously unleashed their soul power, their figures flashing like lightning as they sped towards the edge of the forest, instantly escaping the battlefield.
The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Ape chased the human warriors to the edge of the forest, where they roared furiously as they looked in the direction where the powerful human had disappeared.
Although they were not injured in the battle, they keenly sensed the unfamiliar soul power fluctuations faintly emanating from the edge of the forest.
As the overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest, they are well aware of the cunning of humans and fear that there may be ambushes outside, so they dare not easily step out of the core area.
"Roar—!" The Titan Ape frantically pounded on the ancient tree beside it, smashing the trunk, which was as thick as a bowl, in half.
The azure ox python coiled on the lake's surface, its deep blue vertical pupils filled with resentment, the lake water churning ceaselessly in its fury.
At the edge of the distant forest, Chu Xinghe and Dugu Bo had long since disappeared into the depths of the dense woods.
On the lake and the ground, only the desperate and furious roars of the two forest overlords echoed for a long time in the silent Starry Sky Forest, but they could no longer stop Xiao Wu's fate of being taken away.
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In the dense forest at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest, two figures were huddled behind a huge ancient tree. They were Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who had come to investigate on Bibi Dong's orders.
The two concealed their presence, hiding themselves in the dense foliage, their eyes fixed on the direction of the core area of the forest.
"I didn't expect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to act so quickly." Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan lowered his voice, his tone tinged with surprise. "They actually dispatched Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. It seems they're after a 100,000-year-old soul beast."
Ghost Douluo's eerie voice was chilling: "That girl's identity has indeed been exposed. I just didn't expect Chu Xinghe to lead the team personally, with Ning Fengzhi even amplifying it on the side. This lineup really thinks highly of a transformed soul beast."
The two still felt lingering fear when they recalled their experience of being chased by Sword Douluo in the canyon.
At that time, Sword Douluo's incomparably sharp sword energy almost tore their martial souls apart, and that fear of near death had long become a psychological trauma.
When they caught a glimpse of Sword Douluo from afar, the two of them almost instinctively held their breath, concealed their figures to the extreme, and even suppressed their soul power fluctuations to the lowest level.
Just then, the furious roars of the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Ape echoed from the heart of the forest.
Two massive figures rushed to the edge of the forest, but stopped not far from where Chrysanthemum Douluo and his companion were hiding, warily scanning the surrounding area.
"They seem to be wary of something." Chrysanthemum Douluo frowned and carefully observed through the gaps in the leaves.
Ghost Douluo suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no! They've mistaken us for ambushers!"
Sure enough, the Azure Bull Python's vertical pupils locked onto the direction where they were hiding. Although it couldn't pinpoint their exact location, it clearly sensed the lingering human soul energy in the area.
The Titan Ape furiously pounded the ground, letting out threatening roars. Its massive fists slammed into the earth, shaking the surrounding trees.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo froze on the spot, not daring to even breathe.
They originally intended to sit back and watch the two sides fight, to see the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Forest Overlord both suffer heavy losses, but they never expected to be mistaken for the ambushing enemy.
In their current state, let alone fighting two 100,000-year-old soul beasts, they would have to flee in panic even if their whereabouts were discovered.
"Damn it, how come these soul beasts have such sharp senses!" Chrysanthemum Douluo cursed inwardly, but dared not make any move.
They could sense the water elemental power of the Azure Bull Python gathering around them, and the Titan Giant Ape's soul power had also reached its peak, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
Ghost Douluo quietly circulated his soul power, preparing to release his Ghost Shadow Domain to escape at any time: "Don't move rashly. They are only suspicious and haven't confirmed their location yet. Once the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School people are far away, they will naturally lower their guard."
The two could only huddle behind the ancient tree, watching helplessly as the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape lingered and roared not far away, feeling the suffocating pressure emanating from them.
Despite coming to carry out a mission, he inexplicably found himself in a predicament where he was intimidated by the forest overlord. This frustrating feeling made Chrysanthemum Douluo's face turn pale and then red.
Only when they could no longer sense the presence of Sword Douluo and the others at the edge of the distant forest did the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape roar unwillingly a few times before slowly retreating back to the core area.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo finally breathed a sigh of relief, collapsing to the ground and panting heavily, their backs soaked with cold sweat.
"We almost got discovered." Chrysanthemum Douluo patted his chest with lingering fear. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School must have taken Xiao Wu away. What do we do now?"
Ghost Douluo's eyes darkened: "What else can we do? Chasing after them will only lead to our own demise. Let's go back and report to Her Majesty the Pope, and let her make the decision."
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes. With a belly full of resentment, they could only quietly disappear at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
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Chapter 204 MetalGreymon
The blood-red gates of the Slaughter City slowly opened, and Tang San's figure emerged, bathed in the stench of blood, his body shrouded in lingering malevolence.
The trials of Hell Road transformed him, his soul power broke through the level 60 barrier, reaching the quasi-Soul Emperor realm, and a dark light flickered deep in his eyes, his Killing God Domain was already taking shape.
Without pausing, Tang San followed the direction he remembered and rushed to the Star Dou Great Forest at top speed.
He desperately wanted to see Xiao Wu, to tell her about his growth, and to show her his current strength.
But when he rushed into the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, he only saw empty lakes and messy battlefield traces; the familiar figure was nowhere to be found.
"Where's Xiao Wu?" Tang San grabbed the Azure Bull Python that had just swum over, his voice trembling with urgency.
The Azure Bull Python's enormous vertical pupils were filled with sorrow, and its immense spiritual power instantly surged into Tang San's mind.
The images of Chu Xinghe clad in the Flaming Dragon Armor, Dugu Bo shrouded in the Azure Phosphorus Poison Mist, Xiao Wu struggling while bound, and the combined attack of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were so vivid that they seemed to be experienced firsthand.
"Boom!" Tang San was struck as if by lightning, and his blood seemed to freeze instantly.
The God of Slaughter's Domain erupted uncontrollably, with black energy spreading out from him. Plants in its path withered and turned black instantly, and a layer of frost formed on the lake surface.
He staggered back a few steps, then knelt heavily on the lakeside, his hands digging deep into the mud.
"Xiao Wu!" A heart-wrenching scream burst from his throat, filled with endless pain and despair.
The resentment he felt when he was defeated by Chu Xinghe seemed so insignificant compared to the excruciating pain of losing Xiao Wu.
He always thought that becoming stronger would allow him to protect the people he wanted to protect, but the moment he returned from the Hell Road, he learned that the person he cherished most had fallen into the hands of his nemesis.
The malevolent energy of the God of Slaughter Domain surged wildly within him, and Tang San's eyes gradually became bloodshot, his pupils churning with a near-destructive madness.
He could imagine the danger Xiao Wu might be facing at that moment, and those images were like sharp knives repeatedly stabbing at his heart.
The Azure Bull Python quietly guarded his side, while the Titan Giant Ape squatted by the lake, its enormous hands hanging limply. Only Tang San's suppressed sobs and occasional roars could be heard in the forest.
The lake reflected Tang San's dejected figure. His clenched fists were already pierced by his fingernails, and blood dripped into the soil through his fingers, but he felt no pain whatsoever.
The power brought by the God of Slaughter Domain was boiling within his body, but he could not find an outlet to release it. This sense of powerlessness was more suffocating than all the battles he had experienced in the City of Slaughter.
After an unknown amount of time, Tang San slowly raised his head, the despair in his eyes replaced by a cold flame.
He stared intently at Chu Xinghe's figure in the image transmitted by the Azure Bull Python, his teeth grinding together. "Chu Xinghe."
He whispered the name, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, "I will definitely save Xiao Wu, and I will make you pay the price!"
A murderous aura rose from his body as if it were a tangible force, causing even the Azure Bull Python to instinctively retreat a few steps.
Tang San slowly stood up, composed himself, and forcibly suppressed the murderous aura of the God of Slaughter Domain within his body.
He knew this was not the time to break down. Xiao Wu was still waiting for him. He had to become stronger, strong enough to destroy all obstacles, strong enough to take her back from the brink of despair.
After taking one last look at the empty lake, Tang San turned and walked out of the forest.
His steps were heavy yet firm, and the aura emanating from him was colder and more dangerous than when he left the City of Slaughter.
...
The strange mist of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire permeates the valley, where scorching and frigid energies intertwine to form a natural barrier.
Chu Xinghe dragged the struggling Xiao Wu here. Dugu Bo had already set up layers of poison arrays around them. The emerald green poison gas and mist blended together, completely isolating the area from the atmosphere. Even a titled Douluo would find it difficult to detect.
Xiao Wu was bound by Chu Xinghe's soul power, and the wound on her shoulder was still bleeding. Tears mixed with blood slid down her cheeks. She stared at Chu Xinghe with a fierce look in her eyes, her voice hoarse but resolute: "Chu Xinghe, you will die a horrible death! Third Brother will definitely avenge me. He will not let you go!"
Chu Xinghe's lips curled into a cold smile, and his soul power began to condense around him, with golden-red light flowing in his palm: "By the time he finds this place, you will have already become my power, a stepping stone for me to become stronger."
There was no pity in his eyes; to him, this 100,000-year-old soul beast was merely an excellent material for improving his strength.
"No!" Xiao Wu screamed in despair, but could only watch helplessly as Chu Xinghe's soul power condensed into sharp claws, piercing towards her heart with a fierce gust of wind.
In the instant the excruciating pain shot through her, she seemed to see Tang San's face, and the last glimmer of light in her eyes gradually faded.
As her life force dissipated, Xiao Wu's body transformed into a flash of white light, revealing her true form.
A pure white, soft-boned rabbit lay quietly at the edge of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling red spirit ring rose from the body of the Soft Bone Rabbit. The deep luster unique to a 100,000-year spirit ring flowed in the mist, radiating boundless energy.
Excitement flashed in Chu Xinghe's eyes, and the digital evolution system within his body instantly went into full operation, with a light blue stream of data swirling around his soul ring.
"Begin absorbing!" he shouted, as the Digital Evolution System guided the energy of the 100,000-year-old soul ring, slowly injecting it into his Tyrannosaurus Beast Martial Soul.
Just as the soul ring energy began to transfer, a faint wisp of soul light drifted out from Xiao Wu's body, carrying endless resentment as it rushed towards Chu Xinghe's brain, wanting to perish together with him.
However, the digital evolution system immediately issued a warning, and the pale blue data stream formed a solid barrier, firmly trapping and forcibly suppressing that wisp of soul light.
The absorption process officially began, and the energy of the 100,000-year-old soul ring surged into Chu Xinghe's body like a tidal wave.
He could clearly feel his Tyrannosaurus Beast Martial Soul changing. The crimson scales that originally covered his body began to show a metallic luster, his bones made a cracking sound, and his body gradually grew larger under the infusion of energy, vaguely showing the outline of a mechanical structure.
Dugu Bo stood guard at the edge of the poison array, vigilantly observing his surroundings to ensure that no one would disturb this crucial evolution.
The energy of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye resonates with the power of the 100,000-year soul ring, making the absorption process smoother.
Time passed slowly, from dawn to dusk, the mist in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire changed colors with the rising and setting of the sun.
Chu Xinghe maintained his absorption posture, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, and the fluctuations of his soul power growing stronger and stronger.
The evolution of the Tyrannomon Martial Soul continues. Metallic armor gradually covers its entire body, its claws become like alloy blades, and even the prototype of an energy cannon extends from its back, clearly transforming into a MachineGreymon.
When the last wisp of soul ring energy was completely absorbed, Chu Xinghe suddenly opened his eyes, and a powerful surge of soul power erupted from his body.
His martial soul has completely evolved. The original Tyrannosaurus Beast has disappeared, replaced by a mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast covered in silver and black alloy armor. Its eyes flash with scarlet light, and its body exudes a sense of oppression far greater than before.
"Success." Chu Xinghe felt the surging power within him, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
He loosened the joints of MetalGreymon, the metallic scraping sound carrying an invincible aura.
Dugu Bo stepped forward, looking at the evolved martial soul, his eyes flashing with amazement: "A 100,000-year soul ring is indeed extraordinary. Your strength has improved by at least one level."
Chu Xinghe nodded, his gaze sweeping over the remains of the Soft Bone Rabbit on the ground, his eyes still cold: "Tang San, it's your turn next."
After absorbing Xiao Wu's spirit ring, his power was enough to contend with any opponent of the same level, and he was even confident that he could fight against a Title Douluo.
Chu Xinghe felt the powerful force brought by the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast Martial Soul. His fingertips traced the cold alloy armor on the surface of the Martial Soul, and his heart was filled with the satisfaction of absorbing a 100,000-year-old Soul Ring.
The mist from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire swirled around him, gradually obscuring the remains of the Soft Bone Rabbit that Xiao Wu had transformed into.
Just then, a sudden thought entered his mind without warning.
He subconsciously frowned, reconsidering the idea.
Xiao Wu, as a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form, can generate soul rings and soul bones after death. So... what about Tang San?
Chu Xinghe's gaze gradually sharpened.
He clearly remembered that Tang San's mother, Ah Yin, was the Blue Silver Emperor in human form, and was also a soul beast in essence.
Therefore, Tang San must have the bloodline of a soul beast flowing through his veins, and may even have inherited some of the characteristics of soul beasts.
"When a soul beast dies, it will produce a soul ring..." Chu Xinghe muttered to himself, "If Tang San, who has the bloodline of a soul beast, dies, will he also condense a soul ring and a soul bone like a real soul beast?"
The thought made his heart skip a beat. If the answer was yes, then Tang San's value would far exceed his imagination.
Ordinary soul masters only lose their soul power after death, but if Tang San can leave behind soul rings and soul bones, then he will not only be an opponent that I must defeat, but may also become another "material" to improve my strength.
He recalled Tang San's twin martial souls displayed in the Soul Master Competition, the strange Blue Silver Grass and the domineering Clear Sky Hammer, and the endless stream of Tang Sect's unique techniques. If such a genius could truly generate soul rings, their quality would definitely not be lower than Xiao Wu's 100,000-year soul rings.
"Interesting." Chu Xinghe's lips curled into a cold smile, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes.
Absorbing Xiao Wu's spirit ring gave him a taste of success, and this idea about Tang San seemed to open the door to a new world.
Dugu Bo, who was standing guard to the side, noticed the change in his expression and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with the absorption process?"
"No." Chu Xinghe shook his head, suppressing the thought for the time being. "I just suddenly thought of something."
He didn't elaborate; the idea was too bold, even somewhat fanciful, and there was no need to publicize it before it was proven.
But he had already made up his mind that when his soul power reached level 80 and he needed the next soul ring, he would use Tang San's blood to verify this conjecture.
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Chu Xinghe took a deep breath, putting aside his thoughts about Tang San, and focused his attention on his new martial soul.
With a thought, the power of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast began to merge with its body. Fragments of metal armor emerged from under the panel, covering the shoulder armor, arm armor, and leg armor. Although it was just a regular martial soul possession, it had a colder, more mechanical feel than the previous Tyrannosaurus Beast, and its soul power fluctuations were significantly stronger, several times stronger.
"Try the Martial Soul True Form." He shouted, and his soul power suddenly erupted.
The phantom of MetalGreymon condensed and overlapped behind him, eventually merging completely with his body.
The evolved Martial Soul True Body made him reach a size of fifteen meters, his entire body was completely covered by silver and black alloy armor, the hydraulic devices at the joints emitted a slight hum, and his left arm was completely deformed, turning into a missile launcher that gleamed with cold light, the muzzle slightly raised, exuding a chilling aura.
Chu Xinghe moved his left arm, feeling the power contained in the missile launcher: "This kind of weapon is probably a devastating weapon in the Douluo Continent."
He knew very well that missiles, weapons that rely on explosions to cause widespread destruction, were a threat completely beyond the comprehension of soul masters who were used to the clash of soul power.
After familiarizing himself with the true form of the Martial Soul, he turned his gaze to the 100,000-year-old soul bone left behind by Xiao Wu.
It was a left arm bone that shimmered with a bright white luster. Although the energy it contained was not as vast as that of a soul ring, it was more condensed.
Chu Xinghe extended his left arm, guiding the soul bone closer, and the soul bone immediately transformed into a stream of light and merged into his arm.
Warm energy instantly flowed throughout his body, and the bottleneck in his soul power was easily broken through as if it were made of paper, directly climbing to level seventy-six.
At the same time, information about two soul skills clearly appeared in his mind: teleportation and invincible golden body.
"The teleportation range is 100 meters, with no buffer time, and it can be used continuously."
Chu Xinghe attempted to teleport, his figure instantly disappearing from his original spot and reappearing beside a rock ten meters away. He then flashed several more times, each movement seamless. "This mobility is enough to deal with any speed-type opponent."
He then activated his second soul skill, a layer of light golden light covering his entire body: "Invincible Golden Body, immune to attacks below the god level for three seconds, three times a day."
Although the effect is brief and cannot offset the displacement caused by the impact, it can be enough to change the course of the battle if used at a critical moment.
Chu Xinghe couldn't help but exclaim, "These two soul skills are truly monstrous. Who would have thought that a Soft Bone Rabbit could provide such powerful abilities?"
The enhancement brought by the 100,000-year-old soul bone far exceeded expectations, allowing his strength to achieve a qualitative leap.
Dugu Bo, who had been standing guard by his side, stepped forward and carefully sensed the fluctuations of his soul power. He sincerely commented, "Now, your strength is no weaker than that of an ordinary Title Douluo."
Chu Xinghe smiled upon hearing this and looked at Dugu Bo: "Then does Grandpa think you are just an ordinary Title Douluo?"
Dugu Bo snorted and stubbornly replied, "Of course not."
Although he refused to admit defeat verbally, he was filled with emotion.
When they first met at the Royal Academy of Ri'an, this child needed his protection to grow up safely. In just a few years, he actually gained strength comparable to himself at the Soul Saint stage.
What surprised him even more was that Chu Xinghe had once said that all his soul bones would be 100,000 years old. At the time, he thought it was just youthful arrogance, but he never expected that he would actually have two 100,000-year soul bones now.
Chu Xinghe stretched his muscles, the armor rubbing together with a crisp sound: "With these powers, neither the Spirit Hall nor Tang San need to be afraid anymore."
He felt the surging soul power within his body, as well as the powerful abilities brought by his new martial soul and soul bone, and his eyes were filled with confidence.
Looking at his spirited appearance, Dugu Bo smiled with satisfaction: "What are your plans next? Go straight back to Tiandou City?"
"Hmm." Chu Xinghe nodded, his gaze fixed on the direction of Tiandou City.
After absorbing Xiao Wu's soul ring and soul bone, he was eager to share his joy with Dugu Yan and the others.
...
Tang San staggered to the valley where Tang Hao lived in seclusion. His clothes were still covered with mud and grass from the Star Dou Great Forest. His eyes were bloodshot like a spider web. Although the murderous aura of the God of Slaughter Domain was forcibly suppressed, it still lingered around him.
He gazed at the simple wooden hut deep in the valley, then bent his knees and knelt heavily on the ground. The hard stones hurt his knees, but it was nothing compared to the excruciating pain in his heart.
"Dad!" A hoarse cry escaped his throat, filled with endless despair and pleading, "Please save Xiao Wu! She's been captured by Chu Xinghe, and he wants to absorb Xiao Wu's soul ring! Dad, only you can save her!"
The valley was quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind.
After a long while, the door of the wooden house creaked open, and Tang Hao walked out, leaning on his Haotian Hammer.
He still looked dejected, his tattered straw hat pulled low, covering most of his face. Only his deep eyes peered through the brim at his kneeling son, his gaze complex.
Tang San raised his head, tears mixed with dust sliding down his cheeks, his eyes bloodshot. His former resilience had been utterly shattered, leaving only helpless pleading.
"Dad, I know you can still fight, you're a Title Douluo! Chu Xinghe now has a 100,000-year spirit ring, I can't beat him, Xiao Wu... she's running out of time!"
Tang Hao's gaze fell on his son's bleeding knuckles, and then he caught a glimpse of the madness in his son's eyes that was out of character for his age. His heart clenched.
He thought of Ah Yin, and the helplessness he felt when he watched his lover sacrifice herself; that pain was etched into his soul like a brand.
Now, seeing his son repeat the same mistake and face the same despair of losing his beloved, his long-numbed heart finally softened.
The Haotian Hammer struck the ground lightly, producing a dull thud.
Tang Hao slowly removed his straw hat, revealing his deeply lined face. His voice was hoarse but carried an undeniable power: "Get up."
Tang San froze, staring at his father in disbelief, a glimmer of light rekindling in his eyes: "Dad, you..."
"I said, get up," Tang Hao repeated, his grip on the hammer handle tightening slightly. "That kid named Chu Xinghe, tell me his location."
Upon hearing this, Tang San could no longer hold back his tears. He kowtowed heavily, his forehead hitting the ground with a dull thud: "Thank you, Dad! Thank you! Xiao Wu... she must be at the Star River Duke's Mansion in Heaven Dou City, that's Chu Xinghe's stronghold!"
Tang Hao's eyes instantly turned sharp, and his soul power began to surge. Although it was only a preliminary release, it already made the surrounding air heavy.
He hoisted the Haotian Hammer onto his shoulder, turned, and headed out of the valley: "Lead the way."
Tang San immediately got up from the ground. Although his knees were numb and tingling, he felt full of power.
He knew that as long as his father intervened, Xiao Wu would still have hope.
He followed closely behind Tang Hao, looking at his father's not-so-tall but incredibly reliable back, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He once thought he was strong enough, but only now does he realize that in the face of true despair, the only one he can rely on is his taciturn father.
The father and son quickly disappeared at the end of the valley. Tang Hao's aura grew stronger and stronger, and the power of a Title Douluo that had been suppressed for many years gradually awakened like a dormant volcano.
For his son's sake, and for that unforgettable past, he must pick up the hammer again and face the adversary who stole his son's love.
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