Chapter 386: Reinforcements Arrive
Witnessing yet another ten-thousand-year soul beast fall, the soul beast forces were struck with fear, and Di Tian let out a resounding dragon roar, rallying the soul beasts to attack the city with renewed ferocity.
Meanwhile, another wall of Wuhun City crumbled under the relentless assault. This time, the breach occurred at the wall guarded by Golden Crocodile Douluo. Although Golden Crocodile Douluo was the Empire's second strongest fighter with spirit power at level ninety-eight, his opponent was Bear Lord. Moreover, the earlier self-sacrifice of Qianjun and Jiangmo Douluo and the explosion of spirit rings during the battle with Tang San had devastated the battlefield, killing countless soldiers, especially those with weaker abilities.
Bear Lord seized the opportunity to break through the defense, leaving Wuhun City on the brink of collapse.
At that critical moment, the sky was suddenly illuminated by countless sword lights, vastly different from those of Feng Jian Sect's leader—these were far more deadly and sharp. Figures appeared in the sky; reinforcements had arrived, including Sword Douluo and other allies.
Qian Daoliu breathed a sigh of relief but also felt a deep unease. The fact that Tianxing Academy had sent reinforcements showed that cooperation between them was still possible. However, the absence of Yang Potian was disappointing, as only he could stand against the greatest enemies. Yet the support from others in the academy was still welcome.
The four warriors from Tianxing Academy said nothing as they took in the scene of the crumbling walls and the devastation inflicted on Wuhun City's defenders. Without delay, they threw themselves into the battle.
The primary threat to Wuhun City was Tang San, whose level ninety-nine strength made him the third strongest force on the battlefield, nearly matching Qian Daoliu and Di Tian. Someone had to restrain him. Sword Douluo exchanged a glance with Yang Zhentian, and together, they charged at Tang San. At the same time, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, having broken away from their battles, also closed in on Tang San. Even if they couldn't kill him, they needed to contain him; otherwise, Tang San's continuous ambushes would eventually wipe out the Titled Douluo of Wuhun Empire.
Seeing the oncoming flurry of Sword Douluo's sword light and Yang Zhentian's Soul-Breaking Spear, Tang San laughed wildly. "Sword Douluo, Yang Zhentian! I never thought you two would become Wuhun Empire's lackeys. I clearly misjudged you."
Sword Douluo snorted. "Tang San, I once saw you as a promising young talent, gifted beyond measure. Yet you betrayed humanity to ally with soul beasts. You're a traitor to your race."
Tang San sneered. "Sword Douluo, I once respected you, but I see you're nothing more than a lapdog. Have you forgotten who destroyed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Instead of seeking revenge, you dare stand in the way of mine. Do you even call yourself human?"
Sword Douluo shook his head. "You're lost, Tang San. To get your revenge, you've crossed every line imaginable. If your father were here, he'd never tolerate what you're doing now."
Tang San's fury flared. "You're unworthy of mentioning my father! My father was a man of great integrity, unlike you—a coward."
Yang Zhentian spoke up, "Sword Douluo, there's no point arguing with a traitor. They always find excuses for their betrayal."
With those words, the four attacked Tang San together. Though Tang San had recently reached level ninety-nine, he had also expended a lot of spirit power, and the four began to push him back. Their coordination was flawless, especially Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, whose partnership was well-known; without their synchronized attack, they'd never have slain a ten-thousand-year soul beast in a single moment.
Meanwhile, Poison Douluo transformed into the colossal Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, swiftly heading toward the breached walls. The massive serpent unleashed a green gas that seeped into the skin and bones of countless soul beasts, causing them to quickly perish in pools of blood or collapse lifelessly.
With Poison Douluo's devastating attacks, morale among Wuhun Empire's forces soared. The fact that he, a single Titled Douluo, could hold two breached walls and inflict massive casualties on the soul beasts solidified his reputation as the "Unmatched in Group Combat" Poison Douluo.
At the same time, Ye Lingling quickly began treating the wounded Titled Douluo, especially Golden Crocodile Douluo, who was covered in wounds from his prolonged battle with Bear Lord. Without timely support, he was on the verge of collapse.
Ye Lingling transformed into the immense Nine Heart Begonia, emitting a green light that enveloped Golden Crocodile Douluo. Though nearly exhausted, he felt his body fill with vitality, and even the injuries left by Bear Lord's claws, which not even a Healing-type Spirit Sage could fully mend, began to heal rapidly.
Ye Lingling had trained rigorously at Tianxing Academy, where her environment, along with the immortal herbs and spirit bones Yang Potian provided, had propelled her to level ninety-eight. Her talent, bolstered by the ten-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Bone and Acacia Heartbroken Red, rivaled even Qian Renxue's, allowing her to achieve a formidable breakthrough.
As the green light spread, all the wounded Titled Douluo felt its rejuvenating effects, and even Qian Daoliu felt a surge of vitality. Nine Heart Begonia, known as the world's premier healing martial spirit, truly shone, and Ye Lingling's mastery of the Extreme Wood attribute made her the most powerful healer among humans, second only to the soul beast Bi Ji.
To counter Bi Ji's own healing abilities, Wuhun Empire had tasked Qingluan Douluo with containing her. Although Qingluan Douluo was only at level ninety-seven, two levels below Bi Ji, his superior offensive capabilities kept her tied down. Without this strategy, Wuhun Empire might have already fallen.
The battle had returned to a tenuous equilibrium, with brutal combat unfolding across the battlefield. Humans and soul beasts fell in waves, transforming the ground into a relentless meat grinder that would leave nothing but bones in its wake.
Amid the chaos, Di Tian began to worry. With Tianxing Academy now fully engaged, he dreaded the possibility that Yang Potian might join the fight. Such an intervention would spell disaster for the soul beasts of Star Dou Forest.
But now, neither side could back down—their fates were intertwined in a blood feud.
Yet Di Tian's unease deepened. Something within Wuhun City seemed to be stirring, as if a terrifying power was about to awaken.
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