Chapter 400: The Titan Snow Demon King's Crisis
The Sea God had once told Tang Yun that as long as he remained devout, one day he would gain the ability to contact the Sea God directly.
Soon, he found the Titan Snow Demon King and intended to have a conversation with him to learn the whereabouts of Ice Empress and Ice Bear King.
He had already made up his mind if negotiations failed, he would simply defeat the Titan Snow Demon King and force him to reveal the truth.
It's just the Titan Snow Demon King. I can handle him, he thought.
After all, the Sea God had once granted him a powerful gift, his trump card in battle.
That gift was a hidden weapon known as Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus.
According to the Sea God himself, this particular Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus had been crafted in the Divine Realm and infused with a trace of divine power. While it wasn't at the level of a true divine artifact, it was still enhanced by weak divine energy.
Its effects were extraordinary not only did it have an automatic tracking function, but it was also powerful enough to severely injure a 400,000 year old evil soul beast. As for hundred thousand year old soul beasts, unless they had an ability like Invincible Golden Body, it was essentially a guaranteed kill.
Tang Yun looked at the Titan Snow Demon King, who was feasting, and said, "Titan Snow Demon King, I've come to offer you a deal. Tell me where Ice Empress and Ice Bear King are, and I will give you an opportunity to grow stronger. What do you say?"
If he didn't have to use his hidden weapon, he preferred not to.
Firstly, while the weapon might seem ordinary in the Sea God's eyes, in the lower realms, its power was overwhelming.
Secondly, the so called opportunity for growth he was offering was nothing more than encouraging the Titan Snow Demon King to worship the Sea God.
Soul beasts were indeed capable of worshipping the Sea God marine soul beasts were a prime example.
If the Titan Snow Demon King converted, his influence would likely lead other soul beasts of the Extreme North to do the same.
This would undoubtedly earn Tang Yun even greater favor from the Sea God. Moreover, it would benefit the Titan Snow Demon King himself a true win win scenario.
The Titan Snow Demon King lifted his massive head, exuding an oppressive aura. He glared at Tang Yun and coldly declared, "Human, I don't need your so called opportunity for power. I will never betray my comrades.
Ice Empress and Ice Bear King may not belong to my tribe, and we've had our conflicts, but in the end, they are still soul beasts my kin.
Furthermore, you dared to trespass into the heart of the Extreme North. You've already threatened the safety of the soul beast clans. Today, you're not leaving here alive."
With that, he let out a deafening roar and charged at Tang Yun. The wind howled, and a blizzard erupted around them. As the new ruler of the Extreme North, it was his duty to protect it.
Tang Yun hesitated for a moment before his expression darkened.
Looks like a fight is inevitable.
Clearly, the Titan Snow Demon King had no intention of negotiating.
Tang Yun swiftly flew backward, dodging the incoming attack. As the icy wind howled around him, nine soul rings rose beneath his feet. At the same time, he retrieved Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus he had already decided to end this quickly.
Although he possessed fixed installation soul guided artillery shells, those had a drawback.
Enemies weren't stationary targets; they wouldn't just stand still and let themselves be attacked. Strong soul masters were incredibly agile, and in a one on one battle, it was difficult to land a direct hit with such weapons.
His goal was simple defeat the Titan Snow Demon King without killing him. Once that was achieved, his plan to find Ice Empress and Ice Bear King would be halfway complete.
Faced with death, he'll surrender, Tang Yun thought with certainty.
A small red glow shot out from his hand, rapidly closing in on the Titan Snow Demon King.
As a mechanical hidden weapon, Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus was designed to allow even those unfamiliar with hidden weapons to kill top tier opponents with ease.
From a distance, the core of the "lotus" glowed with a ruby like brilliance.
In mere moments, Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus had reached the Titan Snow Demon King's head.
The Titan Snow Demon King instantly sensed danger.
Though he didn't recognize this so called "soul tool," he had lived for many years and encountered numerous human soul engineers who hunted soul beasts. He was well aware that soul tools could dramatically enhance a soul master's combat power.
If he took this attack head on, he could suffer a severe blow.
For his own safety, he launched into a charge toward Tang Yun. The blizzard around him intensified, and massive ice formations erupted from the ground like tidal waves, surging toward Tang Yun.
At the same time, he distanced himself from Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus.
Typically, soul engineers needed sufficient range to unleash their full strength. This was a lesson soul beasts had learned the hard way.
As long as he stayed close to his opponent, he could gain the upper hand.
But his strategy was doomed to fail.
The Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus only wobbled slightly before accelerating again, instantly closing in on him once more.
Tang Yun had anticipated that the Titan Snow Demon King would charge at him.
As the beast lunged forward, Tang Yun activated his pre prepared Invincible Barrier while swiftly retreating.
In an instant, a golden shield enveloped his body.
With a deep roar, Tang Yun commanded, "Explode!"
The Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus detonated.
A golden red whirlwind engulfed both Tang Yun and the Titan Snow Demon King.
Since Tang Yun was positioned at the outer edge of the explosion and had the protection of his Invincible Barrier, he emerged unscathed.
But the Titan Snow Demon King wasn't so lucky.
His massive body was riddled with wounds, blood pouring from his injuries. The air reeked of iron.
Boom!
The Titan Snow Demon King collapsed like a tattered rag doll.
His breathing was ragged, like a broken bellows.
He glared at Tang Yun in unwillingness. He could feel it he was gravely injured and at a disadvantage. If the battle continued, he was certain to die.
If I die… what will happen to the other soul beasts of the Extreme North?
Snow Empress had entrusted the Extreme North to him. It was his duty to protect the other soul beasts.
Hovering in mid air, Tang Yun raised a soul guided cannon and aimed it at the fallen Titan Snow Demon King.
"Do you really want to die here today, Titan Snow Demon King? Be smart and "
Before he could finish, the Titan Snow Demon King's aura suddenly surged.
His eyes turned a deep, bloody red, and his entire body swelled with power.
Then, with every ounce of strength left in his battered form, he charged straight at Tang Yun.
"You're insane! Are you trying to self destruct?!" Tang Yun's expression changed drastically.
Without hesitation, he reactivated his Invincible Barrier and tried to flee.
"If you just tell me where Ice Empress and Ice Bear King are, I'll let you live! I'll even give you a chance to become stronger! You don't have to throw your life away!"
"I will not betray Snow Empress' trust. I will not betray my comrades! I will drag you down with me!" the Titan Snow Demon King declared, his voice filled with unwavering resolve.
At that moment, a pitch black space fissure appeared.
From within it, Huo Yuhao emerged, his body glowing with golden light.
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