Chapter 576: Xiao Yan Was Captured by the Hall of Souls, Pierced Through the Scapula!
"This Hall?"
Upon hearing the indifferent voice coming from the twisted space, Wu Tian and the others' pupils contracted.
The figure shrouded in black mist was undoubtedly a scheme of the Hall of Souls, and this person referring to himself as "this Hall" could he be none other than the Hall Master of the Hall of Souls, Hun Miesheng?
At this thought, even Wu Tian's expression turned slightly grave. After all, Hun Miesheng's strength was terrifying. If he were here, then the people he brought with him would be the entire Hall of Souls!
The distorted space of black mist continued to seep through, and as the voice fell, a figure completely wrapped in black mist finally emerged!
"Hall Master of the Hall of Souls?"
Not only Wu Tian but everyone else was unable to discern the identity of this person, prompting their puzzled inquiries.
The Great Elder of the Small Pill Tower fixed his gaze on the black mist. The surrounding space slightly trembled at this moment.
"Jie jie~ Perhaps calling me the Deputy Hall Master of the Hall of Souls would be more appropriate!"
A chuckle came from within the black mist. The slightly hoarse voice seeped into one's bones, sending chills down the spine.
"Deputy Hall Master of the Hall of Souls? Heh~ It seems your courage is still lacking! Coming to my Pill Tower yet only sending a mere projection are you afraid?"
The Great Elder of the Pill Tower narrowed his aged eyes, a sharp gleam flashing as he sneered at the black mist.
On the other side, Wu Tian also smirked coldly. The Deputy Hall Master of the Hall of Souls was at the late three-star Dou Sheng level, a fearsome strength indeed.
However, if he came alone to Pill Tower Mountain at this moment, the only suitable path for him was annihilation.
"The first person to call this Hall cowardly is you, you old fossil but you are not worthy..."
Hearing the Great Elder's words, the Deputy Hall Master let out a strange laugh.
"Wu Tian... just where did you come from? In just a few short years, you've risen to a position capable of opposing my Hall of Souls. This truly exceeded my expectations. Had I known, I would have sent people to wipe out your Cai Lin Pavilion back then!"
"Heh~ If you had the strength and resolve, you would have done it already! After all... even you fear certain people, don't you?"
Wu Tian's voice was icy, filled with disdain, exposing the apprehension of the Hall of Souls.
The Deputy Hall Master naturally understood who Wu Tian was referring to. They had never truly grasped Wu Tian's full strength.
But that wasn't the most crucial issue. Even if they had mobilized the Nine Heavenly Venerates back then, it wouldn't have guaranteed his demise.
Among Wu Tian's many women, there was one a terrifying young lady from the Ancient Clans. Her mere existence had already determined that the Hall of Souls could not recklessly make a move.
Otherwise, it would undoubtedly trigger a war between the two clans. If war broke out prematurely, the Soul Clan would have a hard time dealing with the other eight ancient clans.
Thus, despite its formidable power, the Hall of Souls couldn't go too far. If they provoked the ancient clans into uniting against them, the ones who would suffer would be the Hall of Souls.
If that happened, their entire plan would be utterly ruined. Acquiring the Tou She Ancient Emperor's Jade would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens!
"Hmph!"
Hearing Wu Tian's words, the Deputy Hall Master snorted coldly, then let out a sinister laugh.
"You're just a pathetic weakling who survived by relying on women. Not only do you not feel ashamed, but you even take pride in your strength?"
"Heh~"
Wu Tian let out a faint chuckle and said coldly,
"For someone of your status as the Deputy Hall Master of the Hall of Souls to come here just to spew such worthless drivel then this projection has no further reason to exist."
As he spoke, a vast crimson flame surged in Wu Tian's palm. The moment it appeared, the space around it twisted violently.
The energy emanating from within him instantly solidified the entire space, locking onto the Deputy Hall Master with an overwhelming aura.
The Deputy Hall Master knew that Wu Tian's rise was not solely due to the women around him but also his own formidable strength!
His identity and power were shrouded in mystery. The idea that a Dou Sheng could be cultivated in just a few years was simply unbelievable.
There had to be some horrifying secret behind it. Wu Tian was undoubtedly an undocumented existence beyond the Hall of Souls' records.
"This Hall's purpose for coming here is naturally the Tou She Ancient Emperor's Jade!"
The black mist figure chuckled faintly. Then, as the black mist churned, it transformed into a black mirror, like a television screen, projecting an eerie scene within.
Inside was a massive prison, where black chains hung like a giant spiderweb. At the very center of these chains were two people!
A middle-aged man sat weakly, shackled by countless chains that coiled around his limbs like venomous serpents. His disheveled state inspired pity.
Beside him was another figure far younger than the middle-aged man but in an even more miserable condition.
His shoulders were pierced through by two iron rings, and his scapula completely impaled. His limbs were tightly bound, suspended in mid-air, while blood pooled beneath him a tragic sight beyond words!
"Hmm?"
Upon seeing the two figures, Wu Tian's expression changed. His seated body shot up in an instant, his terrifying aura surging stronger than before.
The immense energy within him instantly reduced the tables and chairs in the hall to ashes, while the killing intent in the air turned the entire chamber deathly cold!
"This... This is... How did he get captured by the Hall of Souls?"
"Our reputation... is utterly ruined!"
At that moment, Xuan Kongzi, Xuan Yi, and Tian Leizi all turned pale. They could no longer remain seated, leaping to their feet in disbelief.
"It's him! How did Xiao Yan get captured?"
Xuan Yi's beautiful eyes locked onto the young man with pierced scapulae, her voice full of shock.
"Xiao Yan!"
Wu Tian clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms.
His body trembled violently. Staring at the wretched figure of his fellow countryman, he could no longer suppress his emotions his heart ached with regret and anguish.
How could this happen?
How could Xiao Yan end up like this?
I never wanted him to suffer like this!
How did the Hall of Souls manage to sneak Xiao Yan away from the Pill Tower without anyone noticing?
"Those... damned bastards!"
Wu Tian's furious expression was caught in the eyes of the Deputy Hall Master of the Hall of Souls, who simply smirked smugly.
He said nothing but relished in his victory. This was not just about making Wu Tian, the Pavilion Master, suffer it was also a slap in the face for the Pill Tower.
To capture someone from Cai Lin's Pavilion right under the Pill Tower's nose it was beyond humiliating for them.
Let's see how they explain this to Wu Tian. How will their alliance continue after this?
Jie jie jie~~~
Wu Tian: ()
Jie jie jie~~~
(End of Chapter)
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