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After Xie Yue's departure, the members of the two sects and the elite disciples of the Hao Tian Sect engaged in a fierce battle.
The Wind Sword Sect's specialty was array-based attacks.
"Wind and Thunder Sword Array!"
It could be deployed individually or with the combined strength of the entire sect, controlled by the sect leader, Feng Bailong. It channeled storm and thunder to condense soul power into a massive sword.
Feng Bailong wielded the sword and charged toward the position of the Hao Tian Sect members.
"Hurry! Form the Hao Tian Array!"
A Soul Douluo, the Second Elder's son, shouted loudly. The surrounding Soul Sages and Soul Emperors quickly reacted, forming the Hao Tian Array to counter the Wind and Thunder Sword Array!
Meanwhile, in the sky above, the clash between the five elders of the Hao Tian Sect and the three elders of the Spirit Hall had ended. On the Spirit Hall's side, there were two individuals with soul power as high as level ninety-five. Among them, You Tianshang was a super Douluo possessing a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
The Spirit Hall's forces were overwhelmingly strong, their soul power quality far surpassing that of the five elders of the Hao Tian Sect.
On the Hao Tian Sect's side, only the Second Elder had reached level ninety-four. Though he had glimpsed the path to level ninety-five, he knew his limit likely lay there.
The Third Elder, Fifth Elder, and Sixth Elder all had soul power at level ninety-three.
The Seventh Elder, Lieyang Douluo, had soul power at level ninety-one.
Clearly, the Hao Tian Sect's side was weaker. A level ninety-seven super Douluo could easily suppress four ordinary Title Douluos. Although You Tianshang was level ninety-six, his possession of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring made his combat strength comparable to level ninety-seven.
Gui Bao Douluo, also at level ninety-six, could effortlessly suppress two Title Douluos with soul power below level ninety-five.
"Ling Yuan, leave these old guys to me and Gui Bao. Go assist the members of the four lesser sects—they're our allies from the Spirit Hall. We can't let them suffer too much damage!"
You Tianshang had now regained his calm demeanor. The recent clash had allowed him to clearly gauge the combat strength of the five opponents.
Thus, he made the decision: he and Gui Bao Douluo would hold off the elders of the Hao Tian Sect, while Ling Yuan Douluo, a level ninety-four Title Douluo, would join the battlefield below to relieve some pressure on the four lesser sects.
"Alright! Tianshang, be careful!"
Ling Yuan Douluo gazed at You Tianshang with affection, giving Gui Bao Douluo a taste of what it meant to witness public displays of affection even during battle.
"Not on my watch!"
The Second Elder roared explosively, but his voice was immediately silenced by You Tianshang's wind barrier.
You Tianshang then used his wind field to encircle the Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fifth Elder, planning to single-handedly restrain the three Title Douluos.
As for Gui Bao Douluo, holding off the level ninety-three Sixth Elder and the level ninety-one Seventh Elder shouldn't pose much difficulty. With his speed, he could easily overwhelm them.
And as for himself, handling these three was more than manageable—even if they utilized the so-called Hao Tian Array, he wasn't afraid.
Ling Yuan Douluo descended directly to the battlefield below, riding her Blazing Fire Kite as she circled in the air.
Below, the members of the Hao Tian Sect saw a Title Douluo break away from the elders' battle and head toward their position. Suddenly facing an additional Title Douluo caused fear to ripple through the ranks of the Hao Tian Sect members.
"Heheheh, fear truly gets the blood pumping! Eighth soul skill, Blood Boiling Surge!"
Ling Yuan Douluo sensed the fear among the Hao Tian Sect members below and chuckled softly. A crimson feather suddenly appeared in her hand, which she gripped tightly.
Her Blazing Fire Kite beneath her feet released countless crimson feathers, which rained down like fire. When the flames touched a member of the Hao Tian Sect, they immediately ignited.
A Soul Ancestor level disciple of the Hao Tian Sect was reduced to a skeleton within seconds.
Those at the Soul Emperor level and above could barely resist using their soul power, but the flames seemed unquenchable, clinging to their bodies and continuously burning them.
"Perfect opportunity! Wind Sword Array! Pressure Blade Array!"
Feng Bailong unleashed the full might of his sect's technique, splitting the wind swords into multiple blades for group attacks, bolstered by immense wind pressure.
The wind fueled the flames, and the flames fed on the wind. The flames on the bodies of the Hao Tian Sect members were instantly intensified by the Wind Sword Sect's Pressure Blade Array.
They had to endure the burning flames while simultaneously wielding their Hao Tian Hammers to fend off countless wind swords. The situation for the Hao Tian Sect members had become dire.
The two sects had gained the upper hand, but their advantage didn't last long. The gates of the Hao Tian Sect suddenly opened wide!
Nearly a thousand people surged out, each wielding a Hao Tian Hammer.
Their soul rings were staggeringly impressive—some bore two yellow rings, while others displayed two yellow, two purple, and four black rings, totaling eight.
"Fellow clansmen! This is the final moment for the survival of our sect! Let us use our Hao Tian Hammers to drive them back! Show them what it means to be the number one weapon-type martial soul under heaven!"
An elder at the Soul Douluo level shouted toward the direction of the Spirit Hall, instantly boosting the morale of the Hao Tian Sect members!
"Undefeated Soul Hammer! Majestic Hao Tian Sect!"
"Undefeated Soul Hammer, Majestic Hao Tian Sect! ×N!"
The members of the two sects had never witnessed such a scene. Hundreds of Hao Tian Hammers waved before them, causing even Feng Bailong to feel a twinge of nervousness.
Their numbers were too small—the vanguard consisted of only fifty people, and with the addition of the two sects, they totaled less than five hundred. Facing twice their number, and against the formidable Hao Tian Hammer martial souls, this was undeniably challenging.
"Hmph, Undefeated Soul Hammer? Majestic Hao Tian Sect? Let's see if your strength lives up to your reputation!"
A cold, commanding female voice suddenly echoed across the Hao Tian Mountains, interrupting even the ongoing battle of the Hao Tian elders.
You Tianshang and Gui Bao Douluo knew the main force had arrived, so they immediately retreated. Their mission was complete; the rest would be handled by the main army. They could afford to take it easy now.
A lavish palanquin was carried up by several White Armor Earth Dragons and Diamond Mammoths, surrounded by thousands of soul masters—around six thousand in total. (Foreshadowing, not a slip-up by the author!)
As the Pope's palanquin landed on the mountain peak, over a dozen streaks of light suddenly appeared before it. Each figure wore the red robes of the highest honor in the Spirit Hall.
Each was clad in armor corresponding to their martial soul—for example, Ju Douluo wore golden armor, Gui Douluo wore black armor, and so on.
The Second Elder of the Hao Tian Sect was shocked upon seeing the arrivals.
"Ju Douluo, Gui Douluo, Demon Bear Douluo, Ghost Leopard Douluo—all you old fellows are here!
And there's a female Title Douluo and a male Title Douluo. The Spirit Hall is truly formidable!
There's also Qing Luan Douluo, Lion Douluo, Guang Ling Douluo, Qian Jun Douluo, and Jiang Mo Douluo. Why have you reclusive old fellows appeared on our Hao Tian Mountain?
Have you forgotten the promise between Qian Dao Liu and our former sect leader? Does the Spirit Hall have no honor?"
The Spirit Hall side sneered at the Second Elder's accusations, some even suppressing laughter.
"Hahahaha! Since when did the Hao Tian Sect start spouting empty words? Old man Qian Daoliu didn't break his word—he truly hasn't set foot in the Hao Tian Sect.
As for the rule that the Spirit Hall lineage cannot enter? Heh, Qian Daoliu is no longer the chief elder of the Spirit Hall. He doesn't represent the Spirit Hall anymore. The current leader of the Spirit Hall is me! Bibi Dong!"
Bibi Dong rose from her palanquin, channeling her immense soul power to project her voice to every corner of the Hao Tian Mountain.
Simultaneously, nine soul rings emerged around her—black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red, red.
Five black and four red soul rings appeared, instantly stunning everyone in the Hao Tian Sect.
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