The Wind Fills the TowerHaotian Sect.
At the summit of the majestic snow-capped mountain, the cold wind howls.
Tang Xiao stood silently before the iron chain bridge, gazing at the tiny figure on the other side, a sense of powerlessness rising within him. Even though the Haotian Sect had been closed for twenty years, he still maintained a spirit of enterprise, but the difference in strength between him and the other was like a chasm, leaving him feeling bewildered.
Level 98, blood-red 100,000-year soul ring, top-tier beast martial soul, Golden Crocodile King.
Four nouns, like mountains, weighed heavily on his heart.
He had tried to break through the blockade of the Second Elder, Golden Crocodile, but each time he was defeated without any resistance. If it weren't for his great-grandfather's unknown whereabouts, the Haotian Sect would probably no longer exist.
The combined attack technique of the five elders of the Haotian Sect is their last trump card, and they will never use it unless the sect is facing a life-or-death crisis.
Therefore, the prestigious Haotian Sect, the number one sect, was locked inside its mountain gate by Golden Crocodile Douluo alone.
Suddenly, several figures walked across the iron chain bridge, getting closer and closer. Although Golden Crocodile Douluo had sealed off the exits of the Clear Sky Sect, he hadn't prohibited everyone from entering or leaving. Some of the younger generation had to go down the mountain to transport food.
Upon seeing the newcomers, a hint of joy flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes. After the group crossed the iron chain bridge and arrived at the mountain gate, Tang Xiao smiled and said:
"Yuehua, why are you back?"
The visitor was none other than Tang Xiao's younger sister, Tang Yuehua, the mistress of Yuexuan.
Sensing the sudden appearance of the unfamiliar aura of the Haotian Sect, a figure flashed past Tang Hao. Clad in grey robes, with a gaunt frame and murky eyes that occasionally flashed with a sharp glint, it was none other than the Second Elder of the Haotian Sect.
The Second Elder was also somewhat surprised to see Tang Yuehua suddenly appear. He exchanged a glance with Tang Xiao, then instructed the several Clear Sky Sect Soul Masters behind Tang Yuehua to return to the sect first.
Tang Yuehua's long, blue-silver hair was piled high, and even though it was cold on the mountaintop, she still wore a silver cheongsam that clung to her skin, exuding an air of elegance and grace.
Looking at Tang Xiao's smiling face and the slightly serious Second Elder, Tang Yuehua gave a somewhat forced smile and said:
"Big brother, second uncle. The reason I came back suddenly this time is because of the mistress."
"Oh? What's the matter, mistress?"
Tang Xiao pressed on with some urgency.
Tang San is not only Tang Hao's son and possesses twin martial souls, but also the future of the Clear Sky Sect. If something happens to Tang San, then the Clear Sky Sect will lose its future leader among the younger generation, which explains why Tang Xiao is so anxious.
Even the Second Elder, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of worry.
Tang Yuehua took a deep breath, her pretty face full of seriousness, and said:
"Not long ago, Xiao San suddenly found me at Yuexuan and told me to go back to Haotian Sect immediately. I was a little confused about Xiao San's purpose, but what she said next made me tremble with fear."
"Xiao San said that he discovered that Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, is a member of the Spirit Hall. Now that Emperor Xue Ye is seriously ill, once he passes away and Xue Qinghe ascends the throne, the Heaven Dou Empire will fall into the hands of the Spirit Hall. I realized the importance of this matter, so I rushed back to the sect immediately."
As soon as the words were spoken, Tang Xiao and the Second Elder froze on the spot as if struck by lightning, both of them too shocked to contain their astonishment at the news.
After a long while, Tang Xiao was still in shock. He exchanged a glance with the Second Elder, both of them aware of the seriousness of the matter.
Tang Xiao said with some trepidation, "If the Heaven Dou Empire falls into the hands of the Spirit Hall, it will make up for the Spirit Hall's weakness in conventional forces. With the Spirit Hall's control of the Soul Masters, there will be no other force on the continent that can rival the Spirit Hall."
"At that time, the mainland will never have a peaceful day again."
The Second Elder had lived so long, and had never experienced anything so terrifying. He felt the wrinkles on his face twitching involuntarily, and his voice held a hint of fear:
"This matter is of utmost importance; it concerns the fate of the entire continent. We must first verify the authenticity of this matter."
Tang Yuehua shook her head and said softly:
"Second Uncle, Xiao San is not the kind of person who speaks without reason. He must have been absolutely certain before seeking our help. Whether it's true or not, we must go to the Heavenly Dou Empire."
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao's brows furrowed deeply, and his expression became unusually cold.
They longed to leave the mountain, but the Golden Crocodile Douluo stood like a mountain blocking their path. These titled Douluos of the Clear Sky Sect were trapped within its walls.
He slowly raised his head, gazing at the snow-capped mountains opposite the iron chain bridge, his pupils suddenly contracting. The Golden Crocodile Douluo, who had been frozen like a statue on the opposite snow-capped mountain, had vanished without a trace!
"What?"
Tang Xiao exclaimed in surprise!
Hearing Tang Xiao's exclamation, the Second Elder and Tang Yuehua followed his gaze. When they saw the deserted opposite bank, their surprise was no less than Tang Xiao's!
"Golden Crocodile Douluo has disappeared?"
The Second Elder's brows furrowed deeply.
"Why did this old crocodile suddenly disappear? Doesn't that mean he's letting our Clear Sky Sect come out of seclusion and help Tang San turn the tide for the Heaven Dou Empire? The old crocodile is a member of the Spirit Hall, and Xue Qinghe is also a member of the Spirit Hall. Why would he let us harm the interests of the Spirit Hall?"
Tang Xiao remained silent for a moment, then suddenly recalled the telepathic message the mysterious man had given him. The message mentioned that Golden Crocodile Douluo would leave at an appropriate time.
Could it be that the right time refers to now?
The disappearance of Golden Crocodile Douluo could be explained, but something even more puzzling arose. Why did that mysterious person help them? What power did this mysterious person represent? What were their interests? Were they using the Clear Sky Sect?
These questions left Tang Xiao increasingly confused, like a maze where every path led to a dead end.
Looking at the countless snowflakes falling across the iron chain bridge, Tang Xiao gritted his teeth, a determined glint in his eyes, and said:
"Second Uncle, now is not the time to think about these things. You should remember the telepathic message we talked about before. He said that Golden Crocodile Douluo would leave the Clear Sky Sect at the right time. Now should be that right time."
"Regardless of that person's purpose, our most important task now is to go to the Heaven Dou Empire, help Xiao San, and expose the Spirit Hall's conspiracy."
Although the Second Elder had his concerns, he understood that Tang Xiao's words made sense. He nodded heavily and said helplessly:
"For now, this is the only way."
"Very good, Second Uncle. You take the four elders and select a group of elite disciples, and immediately go down the mountain to assist Tang San. After arriving in Heaven Dou City, Tang San will make all the arrangements. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Since you want Tang San to be the future sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect, then let's see if Tang San has the shoulders to bear the heavy responsibility of the Clear Sky Sect!"
Tang Xiao said resolutely.
The Second Elder was taken aback. Letting a junior like Tang San take charge would inevitably cause resentment among many disciples. However, Tang Xiao's words made a lot of sense. He sighed slightly and said:
"Alright, Sect Master. I will restrain the elders and make them obey Tang San's orders."
Tang Xiao nodded, gazing at the majestic Haotian Sect behind him, and said softly:
"As for me, I will stay in the Haotian Sect. Even if Golden Crocodile Douluo returns, I will do everything in my power to hold him back."
Hearing the resolute determination in Tang Xiao's tone, the Second Elder was deeply moved. He understood that Tang Xiao would disregard everything and use forbidden soul techniques like the Exploding Ring to compete with Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Rather than being trapped on the snowy mountain peak and dying out, the Haotian Sect might as well take a gamble. Even if that mysterious person was deliberately plotting against the Haotian Sect, at least they would have fought back.
"Yes, Sect Master."
"Big brother, if only second brother were here..."
Tang Yuehua felt a pang of pain in her heart, thinking with regret.
A moment later, five figures leaped out of the sky from the Haotian Sect, followed by thirty or forty figures in gray robes. Everyone remained silent in unison, crossed the iron chain bridge, descended the snow mountain, and sped towards Tiandou City.
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The bottom of the Starry Sky Forest, the Lake of Life.
In the very center of the cave, a gigantic snow silkworm, pure white with nine golden stripes, sat. With each breath, the silkworm's skin expanded and contracted, absorbing a large amount of pure energy from the figures seated around it.
Suddenly, in the center of the crowd, the imposing man with cascading black hair opened his eyes.
It turned out that a small bird had landed on his shoulder.
The little bird chirped something in the man's ear. Di Tian's expression shifted between serious and relaxed. After a moment, Di Tian smiled and stroked the bird's feathers, and a stream of pure energy flowed into the bird's body. The little bird visibly grew considerably.
Let's go.
Di Tian looked at the weak creature with affection, raised his hand, and the bird took off and flew out of the cave.
Beside her, another figure opened her beautiful eyes, her gaze softening as she watched Di Tian and the little bird interact harmoniously. A barely perceptible hint of affection flickered in her exquisite eyes.
The Beast God was the object of worship for all the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, and she was no exception. Because of the Beast God's determination to change the tragic fate of the soul beast race, and his courage and resolve to even be shattered to pieces, a seed of love was planted in her heart.
Unlike tens of thousands of years later, when they became companions with Di Tian.
At this moment, their relationship was merely that of superior and subordinate. However, Bi Ji had gradually fallen in love with Di Tian. Not only her, but also a purple figure opened her beautiful eyes, her gaze fixed firmly on Di Tian.
Brigitte knew that the hellish dragon, like her, had also fallen in love with Di Tian.
With a slight sigh, he approached Di Tian and asked softly:
"What's wrong?"
Di Tian turned his head and saw that it was the Emerald Swan, a highly respected soul beast. He smiled and said, "The little lion has sent word that he has already begun to act. If nothing unexpected happens, the Chosen One will be completely cornered by the Spirit Hall and will have no choice but to cooperate with us."
The little lion naturally refers to the male lion, Douluo.
A soul beast that has lived for 100,000 years can choose to transform into a human or challenge the Heavenly Tribulation to become a ferocious beast. The male lion Douluo who has transformed into human form is naturally no more than 100,000 years old, much younger than Di Tian. Therefore, it is perfectly appropriate for Di Tian to call him a little lion.
She felt a pang of sadness in Bi Ji's heart. In the heart of this Beast God, there was no trace of romantic love, only the profound love for the Soul Beast race.
Falling in love with such a man is a stroke of luck, and even being by his side is an honor. But for every woman, it's hell.
No female soul beast could resist Di Tian's charm, yet they would never receive even a sliver of the Beast God's love. He dedicated his life to the soul beast race.
Suppressing her inner thoughts, a gentle smile, unchanged for tens of thousands of years, appeared on her exquisite face as she said:
"Beast God, you will surely be able to revive the Soul Beast race."
Di Tian's face showed a dejected expression. He glanced at Bi Ji, then at Zi Ji who was pretending to cultivate, and a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.
How easy is it to cooperate with the Chosen One? Can their soul beast race really gamble everything on the Chosen One?
On the one hand, they needed to gain Dai Yao's trust; on the other hand, they also needed to understand Dai Yao deeply and keep track of his information at all times. The best way to do this was to target Dai Yao's weakness: women.
If a female spirit beast were to accompany Dai Yao, then all these problems would be easily solved.
Of all the soul beasts, only two female soul beasts could capture Dai Yao's heart: Bi Ji and Zi Ji. However, both of these soul beasts were pillars of the soul beast race, and giving them to Dai Yao would result in a heavy loss for the soul beast race.
However, gaining Dai Yao's trust and changing his prejudice against soul beasts would require sacrifices. Compared to the future gains, the sacrifices of the two soul beasts would be entirely worthwhile.
With a soft sigh, he said:
"Jade Swan, seize the time to cultivate. We must make the most of every minute and second and use it all for cultivation. Soon, there may be a very important mission that you will need to complete."
Although Biji had some doubts, she trusted Ditian and did not press him for details. She closed her beautiful eyes and began to absorb the energy of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.
As his body's energy was continuously absorbed, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm revealed an expression of utter despair. He longed to return to the far north and see the person he had been dreaming of day and night.
"Bingbing, I miss you so much..."
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Wuhun City, Valley.
Under the moonlight, the earth seemed to be veiled in a silvery gauze, exceptionally tranquil.
A hundred-meter waterfall, as if falling from the heavens, crashed into the pool with a thunderous roar. Above the waterfall, however, stood a purple figure.
The scepter and the purple-gold crown belong to the current Pope, Bibidon.
Bibi Dong looked down at the small wooden house by the pond, her gaze filled with complex emotions.
Dai Yao has left and will never meet her again on the waterfall, yet Bibi Dong still lingers. Although she knows that Dai Yao's departure to the Heavenly Dou Empire demonstrates his resolve, she can never forget the scene of the two supporting each other during the Rakshasa God Trial.
She has someone she can trust and rely on, and she can't help but fall in love with him.
Knowing it was Dai Yao's fault for ignoring her warnings and getting close to Hu Liena, she couldn't bring herself to sever her relationship with him. Perhaps, having been a cold-blooded pope for too long, she found it even harder to let go of the feelings she had finally gained.
"Dai Yao, why won't you listen to me? Now that things have come to this, Nana has also distanced herself from me. Is this... the thing you wanted to see?"
Bibi Dong closed her eyes in pain, and when she opened them again after a long time, there was no tenderness in her beautiful eyes.
"Since you've chosen to leave, let's cut ties completely."
"If the Heavenly Palace Coup succeeds, all is well; but if it fails, my plans will be greatly impacted."
Bibi Dong reverted to her aloof and cold pope self, and after a moment's thought, she made her decision.
The next day, led by Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, a group of elite troops headed towards the Heaven Dou Empire.
In the Temple of Angels, a thousand streams whispered; in the valley outside Holy Soul Village, Tang Hao sighed softly.
Various forces began rushing towards the eye of the storm, Heaven Dou City. However, no one knew who would emerge victorious. (End of Chapter)