"Roar!"
"Moo!"
Two ear-splitting beast roars erupted as a terrifying giant ape, standing hundreds of meters tall, and a thick bull-headed giant python, over a thousand meters in length, appeared atop Clear Sky Peak. Their massive forms were so large they practically blotted out the sun.
They were giving their all in this battle. After all, they possessed the foundation of Divine Officer-level cultivation. Although Titan had one Soul Core shattered by that kick, it wasn't fatal yet.
Cyan light erupted from the Sky Azure Bull Python, causing the surrounding air to warp. His massive cyan tail swept across the sky, carrying the four great worldly powers of [Wind, Cloud, Thunder, and Lightning] as it lashed out toward Baili Du.
The Titan Giant Ape assumed a stance similar to a human cultivator's horse stance, its aura instantly becoming heavy and solid. It slowly swung its right fist, and upon the surface of that massive fist, a cluster of light as black as ink condensed.
When this punch was thrown, there was no sound or flash of light, yet it was timed to strike at the exact same moment as the Sky Azure Bull Python's tail.
If their opponent had been a Limit Douluo of this era—whether Long Xiaoyao or Mu En—evading this combined strike from the two great divine beasts would not be easy. If they took it head-on, they would likely lose half their life on the spot.
Unfortunately, their opponent was far too "over-spec"...
No one saw how Baili Du did it. After a dizzying blur, the Titan Giant Ape's [Titan Divine Punch] slammed heavily into the Sky Azure Bull Python, while the Sky Azure Bull Python's [Azure Dragon Tail Flick] whipped right across the Titan Giant Ape's massive head.
The combined attack of the two Tang Family livestock... hit themselves.
They were left dazed and disoriented by this sudden friendly fire. One of the Sky Azure Bull Python's massive horns even snapped in half from the full power of the Titan Giant Ape's punch. Remember, they had both used their full strength just now!
Then, Baili Du simply snapped his fingers, and the two great Tang Family livestock were forced out of their beast forms, reverting to their human shapes.
"This way, it's a bit more convenient for me to hit you."
As soon as the human-form Titan steadied himself, Baili Du flashed in front of him and delivered a side kick to his knee.
[Action reference: Star Platinum kicking DIO]
Titan was sent spinning and flying by this kick. Accompanied by a massive spray of blood, his two legs—unsurprisingly—bent at a ninety-degree angle, snapped clean through...
Before he could even scream, Baili Du reached out and tightly gripped Titan's fist, pulling it back before raising his right elbow and slamming it down with force.
An elbow strike.
Crack.
Titan's right arm snapped like a broken chocolate bar.
"AAAAAAAHHHH!!!!"
Before Titan could finish his scream, Baili Du kicked him right in the face.
Titan's incredibly strong and rugged frame flew backward in a splayed "X" shape, slamming heavily into the base of the peak behind Clear Sky Castle. Massive cracks spread out from his body in all directions before he slid down the rock face like trash thrown against a wall, falling limply to the ground.
His face contorted in extreme agony; perhaps because the pain was so severe, he couldn't even make a sound.
Baili Du landed lightly beside Titan. His black combat boot stepped onto Titan's large head, grinding it down and forcing his face into an intimate encounter with the snow on the ground.
Damn! Why does this feel so good?!
The corners of Baili Du's mouth curled upward uncontrollably. If he got the chance, he would definitely try this out on Tang San!
A wretched cyan figure stumbled out from the mist of Clear Sky Peak. Upon seeing his brother's miserable state, the bull-like eyes of Niu Tian widened several times over.
His ancient vow to protect his brother made him want to charge in and risk his life right now, yet his legs wouldn't move. He kept stimulating the Sea God mark in his mind, but for some reason, there was no response—as if he had been unilaterally blocked.
"Do you want to live?"
Niu Tian knew he couldn't let himself be led by the opponent's rhythm. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down: "Your Excellency must also be a powerhouse from the God Realm! Then you should surely know who stands behind us..."
Baili Du interrupted Niu Tian nonchalantly: "Kneel, slap your own face a thousand times, and I'll let you go."
"!!!"
Niu Tian felt an indescribable rage rush to his brain.
Whether as a former Emperor of the Forest or the current First Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, no one had ever dared to speak to him like this!
Not even Tang San! How did this man dare...
He forced the words out one by one through gritted teeth: "What did you say?!"
Baili Du didn't repeat himself. He kicked Titan's one remaining intact left hand forward, used his foot to flick up one of Titan's fingers, and crushed it...
"Ahhh..." Titan struggled in pain but found it impossible to get up.
"Before I finish crushing all five of his fingers, I hope you can keep up that tough act."
His brother's screams and Baili Du's unhurried voice continuously assaulted Niu Tian's self-esteem and pride. If it were just himself, Niu Tian would rather die in battle than let his dignity be insulted.
But there was his brother Titan, his only brother. Furthermore, the "Little Princess" was still inside Clear Sky Castle. If both he and his brother died, everything would be lost...
By the time Baili Du crushed Titan's fourth finger, Niu Tian's tall figure finally slumped to his knees on the ground.
"Haha, Hahaha! Hahahaha!"
Seeing his former enemy kneeling before him, Baili Du was in an excellent mood.
"Begin. I'll be counting carefully."
Slap! After a few seconds of silence, Niu Tian delivered a vicious slap to his own face. Slap, slap, slap...
After a dozen slaps, Niu Tian's cheeks were already swollen. It was clear he was truly putting his strength into it.
This was a revenge plan Baili Du had specifically tailored for the personalities of Titan and Niu Tian.
Titan played the "bad cop," specializing in beating and kicking him, so his revenge was physical; Niu Tian acted as Tang San's spokesperson, specializing in destroying his heart, so he returned the favor in kind.
Though it felt a bit like settling old scores long after the fact, there was no helping it. Since he had finally returned to this era, if he didn't take his revenge now, he might never get another chance.
Slap, slap...
Niu Tian's hands continued to swing left and right, incessantly slapping himself. Gradually, his cheeks puffed up high, and blood began to flow continuously from the corners of his mouth.
The more it hurt, the more dizzy he became; the more he slapped, the more sober he felt. Eventually, Niu Tian entered an indescribable, strange state, mechanically slapping his own face.
Niu Tian might not have been fully conscious, but Titan was.
Though he couldn't move while his head was pinned under Baili Du's foot, his face was covered in tears and snot.
"Big Brother!!!"
Watching his big brother sacrifice his dignity for his safety, the image of Niu Tian in Titan's heart seemed to undergo a slightly unfortunate transformation...