Chapter 50: The Soul Clan's Self Destructive Secret Technique
"Damn it, what kind of formation is this? Why can't we get out?"
Xiao Realm, Entrance
More than 80 Dou Sheng level powerhouses of the Soul Clan, having rushed too quickly, found themselves fully ensnared within Xiao Tiance's spirit formation.
Watching the Soul Clan members desperately dodge the formation's relentless attacks, Xiao Tiance's lips curled into a faint smirk.
Without wasting time or indulging in excessive talk like the usual villains, he activated the formation. Instantly, the four spiritual arrays roared to life, their brilliance and power terrifying.
Inside the array, Soul Yuanpo watched helplessly as several low tier Dou Shengs were pierced through by energy swords, their souls annihilated before they even had a chance to escape.
"Everyone, stay vigilant! Do not let the attacks hit you! This formation is strange and incredibly dangerous. Be extremely careful!" Soul Yuanpo roared as he deflected a speeding energy sword.
"Ah!"
"Help me!"
"Elder, save me!"
In just two minutes, under Xiao Tiance's precise control, the four spiritual arrays had already claimed the lives of over a dozen Soul Clan Dou Shengs.
Seeing his formation's consistent success, Xiao Tiance chuckled coldly.
"Heh, no eight star Dou Shengs and you still dream of resisting my four eight tier spirit arrays? Foolishness."
Even Xiao Xuan, once hailed as the Dou Qi Continent's strongest, had found these formations difficult to counter when sparring with Xiao Tiance. How could these mid tier Soul Clan members hope to endure them?
Inside the formation, panic reigned.
"Damn it, what kind of formation has such overwhelming power?" a seven star Dou Sheng asked Soul Yuanpo while desperately dodging the onslaught.
"If you're asking me, who am I supposed to ask? The only way to survive is to break the formation. Otherwise, none of us will leave here alive!" Soul Yuanpo snapped back.
His gaze sharpened as he noticed that each time a rune in the formation flickered, it unleashed another deadly attack.
"Listen carefully! Every formation has a core. Focus your attacks on those flashing runes and find the formation's core!"
"Yes!" the Soul Clan powerhouses chorused.
Powerful attacks rained down on the flashing runes, causing massive explosions that echoed throughout the battlefield.
But when the smoke cleared, the formation remained intact and its power seemed to have grown stronger.
"No!" Soul Yuanpo exclaimed, his heart sinking. "This formation is absorbing our attacks and using them to enhance its own power!"
Before he could issue further warnings, more energy swords and mountain like projectiles descended, killing several more low tier Dou Shengs instantly.
His teeth clenched in frustration as he shouted, "We can't hold on like this. Everyone, gather around me! Activate the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Soul Array!"
The surviving Soul Clan members quickly obeyed, forming a defensive circle around Soul Yuanpo. Together, they summoned a dark energy barrier to shield themselves.
Outside the array, Xiao Tiance observed with mild amusement.
"A single formation might be countered with defense, but with a weakening formation in place as well, your resistance is futile."
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Tiance activated the two hidden arrays: a weakening array and another attack array. Their runes began to glow ominously.
Inside the formation, Soul Yuanpo's heart sank further.
"Damn it! This formation is draining our Dou Qi! At this rate, we'll be defenseless within minutes!"
"Elder, we can't last much longer!"
"My Dou Qi is depleting too fast!"
"Elder, help us!"
The desperate cries of his comrades filled the air, but Soul Yuanpo could only curse inwardly.
Finally, he gritted his teeth and shouted, **"Listen to me! This is a trap. Xiao Tiance's appearance proves he's confident in wiping us out here. I've seen his methods before; he never makes a move without complete assurance of victory. Even our leader fears him!
"If we want any hope of survival, we must accept the harsh truth: not all of us can make it out alive. To preserve some of us and ensure our clan receives this information, we must use the secret technique."**
The other seven star Dou Shengs nearby understood immediately.
"Are you suggesting... the secret technique?"
"There's no other way." Soul Yuanpo's tone was resolute. "Xiao Tiance isn't someone we can match. If anyone is to escape and warn the clan, we must focus all our strength on a single breakthrough."
The gathered Dou Shengs exchanged grim looks before nodding in unison.
"Understood. Yuanpo, lead the way. We trust you. Even if we die, as long as our clan avenges us, it will be worth it."
"For the clan!" they roared together.
Soul Yuanpo solemnly saluted them before saying, "Your sacrifices will not be in vain. I will ensure the Soul Clan avenges you!"
Dark smoke began to emanate from Soul Yuanpo, filled with writhing, agonized spirits. The smoke spread rapidly, enveloping the entire Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Soul Array.
Within seconds, agonized screams echoed from the formation as the remaining Soul Clan Dou Shengs sacrificed their own souls and lives to empower Soul Yuanpo.
Outside the formation, Xiao Tiance watched the spectacle with a faint sneer.
"So they resort to the Soul Clan's secret technique, sacrificing their comrades to gain temporary power. Foolish. Even with this method, they can't surpass the nine star Dou Sheng limit."
To Xiao Tiance, the secret technique was nothing more than a desperate and self destructive gamble. While it might briefly bolster Soul Yuanpo's strength, it couldn't change the inevitable outcome.
"Well," Xiao Tiance murmured, his smirk widening, "at least they're saving me some trouble."
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