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In response to Gui Bao (Ghost Leopard) Douluo's words, several of the Title Douluo elders wanted to kill him on the spot. With the advantage of terrain and the Hao Tian Sect's array formations, it wasn't impossible to slay a level ninety-six super Douluo.
If the strongest Second Elder were to lead the grand array, they might succeed in killing him. However, this Gui Bao Douluo was clearly an agile-attack-type super Douluo with superior speed. While the Hao Tian Hammer was immensely powerful, its slower speed was a disadvantage.
Although the ninth technique of the Hao Tian Nine Absolutes specialized in countering agile attackers, it was more effective against lower-ranked soul masters. Against a level ninety-six agile-attack-type super Douluo, the sealing technique they could muster would likely fail to restrain him.
While Gui Bao Douluo and the five elder Title Douluos of the Hao Tian Sect stood in confrontation, one of the Soul Sages from the vanguard had already approached Pope Bibi Dong's carriage to report.
"Reporting to Her Holiness the Pope. The terrain at the entrance to the Hao Tian Sect is extremely treacherous. Only a few steel cables provide access to their gates, preventing our large force of soul masters from advancing quickly. Please give us your orders!"
The Soul Sage knelt on one knee before Bibi Dong, reporting the intelligence gathered by the vanguard.
"Tsk, they've truly chosen a good location. They've even considered these kinds of issues, leaving themselves a fallback plan. Unfortunately for them, they've encountered me."
Bibi Dong issued her command. "Wind God Douluo and Ling Yuan Douluo, lead the Wind Sword Sect and Hornet Sect in flying ahead to clear the path and prevent the Hao Tian Sect members from attacking our forces from above.
The water and ice attribute soul masters in the ranks will work together to construct a massive ice bridge, allowing our soul master troops to ascend the mountain quickly!"
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
With Bibi Dong's single command, the seemingly "unsolvable" ascent was resolved. While the Hao Tian Sect's mountain paths posed challenges for other sects, they were not insurmountable for the Spirit Hall.
After all, the Spirit Hall hadn't come alone. Their loyal subordinates—the four lesser sects and other affiliated sects—had also arrived to assist in overthrowing the Hao Tian Sect.
It was evident just how much resentment the Hao Tian Sect had accumulated over the years.
The Spirit Hall's force of eight thousand soul masters began rearranging their formations. The vanguard used water to create steps, while the rear ice attribute soul masters froze the water into an ice bridge.
Though the Spirit Hall didn't have many specialized water or ice soul masters—nowhere near as proficient as those from the Tianshui Academy—it was sufficient for their needs.
Meanwhile, Ling Yuan Douluo soared toward the gates of the Hao Tian Sect atop her Blazing Fire Kite, followed by members of the Wind Sword Sect and Hornet Sect.
"Hahahaha, battle truly gets the blood pumping!"
Ling Yuan Douluo chuckled softly. Beside her stood You Tianshang, her perpetually aloof husband. This time, the two of them would assist Gui Bao Douluo in holding off the Hao Tian Sect members, buying time for the main soul master army to advance.
This task was critical, but for Gui Bao Douluo, who possessed a level ninety-six strength, along with You Tianshang (also level ninety-six) and Ling Yuan Douluo (level ninety-four), it wasn't particularly difficult.
Feng Bailong, the leader of the Wind Sword Sect, and the head of the Hornet Sect were both exceptionally strong Soul Douluos. The Wind Sword Sect excelled in array-based attacks, while the Hornet Sect specialized in containment tactics.
Such a force was more than capable of delaying the Hao Tian Sect members and buying time for the main army.
At this moment, outside the gates of the Hao Tian Sect, Gui Bao Douluo and the five elder Title Douluos of the Hao Tian Sect faced off. The elite disciples of the Hao Tian Sect had also begun to gather.
The third-generation disciples were led by Tang Long and Tang Hu, while the second-generation disciples were commanded by veteran Soul Douluos.
Gui Bao Douluo surveyed the assembled disciples of the Hao Tian Sect and couldn't help but feel a twinge of alarm. The sect's core strength was formidable: over ten Soul Douluos, dozens of Soul Sages, and even more Soul Emperors. Five Title Douluos had appeared.
When the Spirit Hall and the Hao Tian Sect had clashed years ago, the latter's strength had been significantly weakened. Yet here they were, having recovered so quickly and even surpassed their former glory.
Gui Bao Douluo now understood why the Hao Tian Sect had to be destroyed. Ever since their self-imposed seclusion, they had quietly prioritized the destruction of the Spirit Hall above all else.
It seemed that today, the mountains of the Hao Tian Sect would run red with blood!
Kreee—
Two sharp bird cries pierced the sky. Gui Bao Douluo turned to see a massive green and red avian figure swiftly approaching, followed by hundreds of members from the Wind Sword Sect and Hornet Sect.
"Elder Gui Bao, Ling Yuan and I are here to assist you!"
You Tianshang chuckled lightly, his hands itching for battle.
"Haha, perfect timing, Elders! No need for idle talk. Sixth soul skill, Netherworld Cold Light!"
"Eight soul skill, Blood Boiling Surge!"
"Eight soul skill, Wind Like Blades, Severing the Heavens!"
Gui Bao Douluo, You Tianshang, and Ling Yuan Douluo unleashed their soul skills, targeting the five elder Title Douluos of the Hao Tian Sect.
"Not good! Activate the Hao Tian Shield!"
The elders' Hao Tian Hammers released several protective barriers, barely managing to block the attacks.
"Damn it! The Spirit Hall dares to ambush us! Second Brother, let's use the Hao Tian Array to teach them a lesson! Why hesitate when they've already attacked our gates?!"
The Seventh Elder roared in anger. After all, there were only three Title Douluos opposing them, and their Hao Tian Array was no mere trifle.
"Agreed! Everyone, form the Hao Tian Array!"
The five elders immediately activated the unique formation of the Hao Tian Sect.
"Spirit Hall! Prepare yourselves! Hammer Shaking the Heavens and Earth!"
The five elders fused their soul power through the array, using the Second Elder's Hao Tian Hammer as a medium to unleash a colossal hammer projection!
The massive hammer shadow hurtled toward the position of the three Title Douluos.
"Tsk, Elders, channel your soul power into me!"
Wind God Douluo You Tianshang's soul rings emerged: two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red.
"A hundred-thousand-year soul ring!" The five elders of the Hao Tian Sect were astonished. They hadn't expected this youngest Title Douluo to be so powerful!
"Understood! ×2"
Ling Yuan Douluo's Blazing Fire Kite flared behind her: two yellow, two purple, five black—nine soul rings transferring their energy to You Tianshang.
Gui Bao Douluo did the same. His Void Ghost Leopard appeared behind him: two yellow, two purple, five black—nine soul rings channeling their energy into You Tianshang.
You Tianshang felt the surge of soul power from the two Title Douluos. His ninth soul ring flickered brightly!
"Ninth soul skill! Spatial Rend Hurricane Slash!"
You Tianshang gathered a massive cyan-colored slash in his hands and unleashed it toward the colossal hammer shadow.
BOOM!
A tremendous explosion erupted, accompanied by a fierce storm that forced both the Hao Tian Sect members and the Spirit Hall forces to brace against the gale.
"Spirit Hall forces, charge toward the Hao Tian Sect members!"
With the Title Douluos locked in combat, the temporary commander on the field was Feng Bai Long, leader of the Wind Sword Sect!
"Charge!"
Xie Yue and the vanguard, along with members of the two sects, began charging toward the Hao Tian Sect members.
However, Xie Yue was held back by the leader of the Hornet Sect, who urged him to stay calm.
"Prince Xie Yue, please calm down. You're currently only a Soul Emperor. Your presence here won't make much difference. Go to Saintess Qian Renxue's side. With your combined spirit fusion technique, your strength rivals that of a high-level Soul Douluo, far surpassing what you can achieve as a Soul Emperor. Hurry and find the Saintess!"
The leader of the Hornet Sect's words calmed Xie Yue. Glancing at the battlefield, he decided to retreat and find his sister.
Seeing Xie Yue leave, the leader of the Hornet Sect sighed softly.
"Finally managed to send him back. If something were to happen to the Saintess's brother here, it'd be on our heads. To avoid future trouble with the Pope, it's better to stay on her good side. She'll surely remember this favor."
Such was the advantage of being well-connected. Even without speaking up, others would go out of their way to smooth things over for you.
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