Chapter 51: Only Five Left
"Heh, they're saving me a lot of effort here!"
At the entrance of the Xiao Realm.
Outside the spiritual array, Xiao Tiance sneered. The Soul Clan's secret technique was impressive, but it could never surpass the fundamental limits of power. Without reaching the nine star Dou Sheng level, all their efforts were doomed to futility.
Within the Xiao Realm.
Xiao Qing observed as one by one, the remaining Xiao Clan members were teleported away. Slowly, the heavy burden in his heart began to ease.
"Qing'er, where are we being teleported to?"
Xiao Tianyun couldn't resist asking.
The Soul Clan's massacre had claimed the lives of over 2,000 Xiao Clan members. If not for Xiao Qing and Xiao Tiance arriving in time, their fate would have been complete annihilation.
This battle, though devastating, shattered the deep rooted arrogance within the Xiao Clan. Even Xiao Tianyun, who had always carried an air of defiance, no longer exhibited his usual pride.
"Tianyun, don't ask too much," Xiao Tianshan interrupted before Xiao Qing could reply. "Tiance has likely arranged everything. We can discuss this after we've escaped."
Hearing this, the surrounding Dou Sheng level elders, who were busy organizing the clan's retreat, also turned their attention toward Xiao Qing, though they wisely remained silent.
Xiao Qing sighed as he watched the remaining bodies of fallen clan members being collected. Finally, he explained, "This teleportation array will send us to the Tianmu Mountain Range. Ten years ago, the patriarch established a space on the mountain's outskirts called 'Tian Wai Tian.' While it's smaller than the Xiao Realm, it's more than sufficient to house us. For now, we should focus on retreating. Once my uncle has dealt with matters here, the crisis facing our clan will be resolved."
The others nodded in agreement.
Although Xiao Qing was a younger generation member, his strength now far surpassed that of the elders present, having reached the early stage of eight star Dou Sheng. While they were curious about how he had advanced so rapidly in just ten years, this was neither the time nor the place for questions.
Once Xiao Qing was the last to step into the teleportation array, the spiritual formation dissipated. At that moment, Xiao Tiance, positioned outside the Xiao Realm's entrance, received the signal.
"Now that everyone has evacuated, it's time to finish this."
Just as this thought crossed his mind, the Soul Clan's "Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Soul Array" abruptly disbanded, and the oppressive black mist dissipated.
"Hehehe."
From within the spiritual array, six figures emerged. Soul Yuanpo had advanced to the peak of eight star Dou Sheng, while five others had reached the late stage of eight star Dou Sheng. Though their Dou Qi was unstable, their current strength was undeniably formidable.
Xiao Tiance's gaze sharpened slightly. The fact that the Soul Clan's secret technique could elevate multiple individuals to this level in such a short time was indeed astonishing.
However, as he surveyed the six formidable figures, Xiao Tiance's lips curled into a sneer.
"Hehehe, Xiao Tiance, come out and face me! Let's see how I destroy your pathetic formation!"
Soul Yuanpo deflected an oncoming energy sword with a casual strike, his sinister laughter reverberating through the air.
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance stepped out of the shadows, his hands already forming intricate seals. His expression remained cold as he spoke.
"I'll admit, your clan's secret technique is remarkable. Reaching such heights in such a short time truly praiseworthy. However, that's all it is."
Soul Yuanpo's eyes burned with rage. "Xiao Tiance! Words won't save you now. You've caused my clan tremendous losses. Once I break this formation, you'll regret ever crossing me!"
Xiao Tiance chuckled. "Regret? You seem to have forgotten the last time we met. Weren't you the one I left with every bone in your body shattered?"
Soul Yuanpo's expression darkened. Xiao Tiance's taunts hit a sore spot, reigniting the shame he had endured during their previous encounter.
"Times have changed, Xiao Tiance. You've slept for a century while the world moved on. Today, without your formation to shield you, I'll show you just how much things have changed!"
Xiao Tiance's smirk deepened. "Let's see if you even make it to me alive."
Under Soul Yuanpo's orders, the five late stage eight star Dou Shengs focused their attacks on the glowing runes of the formation, unleashing waves of powerful strikes.
Explosions rang out continuously, their echoes reverberating throughout the battlefield.
But the spiritual array remained as solid as ever, absorbing their attacks and growing even stronger in response.
Soul Yuanpo's expression twisted into fury and dread. Their attacks were not only ineffective, but the formation was retaliating with increasing ferocity.
"Damn it! This formation is impenetrable! Everyone, focus on defense. We need to buy time to find a solution!"
The six Soul Clan elites braced themselves, their Dou Qi shields straining against the relentless barrage of energy blades, crushing mountains, and swirling sands.
But even their coordinated defense proved futile.
"Heh, a pointless struggle," Xiao Tiance murmured. "If any of you leave here alive, I'd be too embarrassed to call myself a Dou Qi Continent expert."
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Tiance intensified the formation's assault.
"Swoosh!"
A single energy blade pierced through one of the eight star Dou Sheng's skulls. His head exploded like a shattered watermelon, and his lifeless body fell to the ground.
A wisp of his soul tried to escape but was instantly devoured by the surrounding yellow sands.
Xiao Tiance smirked coldly.
"Only five left."
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