Chapter 245: Hun Tiandi Deserves Death, Xiao Tiance, You Are Despicable!
The turbulent void swirled ominously as Xiao Tiance's calm voice echoed:
"This is your final chance, Hun Tiandi. Will you continue to hide?"
Ling'er froze, utterly stunned. Hun Tiandi?!
She, as the Dou Qi Continent's Plane Embryo, knew well who Hun Tiandi was the leader of the Soul Clan, a peak Nine Star Dou Saint whose full power rivaled a half emperor. He had once been one of the strongest contenders for ascension to Dou Di.
But wasn't Hun Tiandi killed years ago in the cave of Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Flame? Ling'er had witnessed the aftermath of that battle, leading her to shift her focus entirely onto Xiao Tiance. Yet now, he was calling out Hun Tiandi's name.
"Could it be… he survived even my surveillance?" Ling'er's mind raced.
Her ability to observe the entire Dou Qi Continent was unparalleled no event, no matter how minute, could escape her gaze. Yet Hun Tiandi had eluded her all this time?
Hun Tiandi Revealed
Suddenly, a cold, sinister laugh echoed from within Xiao Tiance's body.
"Hahaha! As expected of you, Xiao Tiance. Even after I used the Soul Clan's secret techniques to hide so deeply, you still found me!"
Ling'er's expression changed. Xiao Tiance, however, remained calm, seated cross legged as though nothing unusual was happening.
He smiled faintly. **"I wouldn't have discovered you if not for this process of ascending to Dou Di. Whether it's my flesh, bones, or soul, everything is undergoing transformation and evolution. Without this, it would've been difficult to uncover your presence.
Hun Tiandi, I have to admit your Soul Clan's despicable methods are impressive. And you, in particular, are a master among them. You've hidden yourself within me all this time without revealing even a trace.
But let me guess are you planning to take over my body and use it to achieve Dou Di?"**
Hun Tiandi's Ambitions
Hun Tiandi's voice rang out with icy disdain:
**"And if I am? Xiao Tiance, you are the most formidable opponent I've ever encountered. Even your cousin Xiao Xuan never gave me this level of pressure.
If I still had my physical body, I wouldn't be your match. But now, with the power of the Soul Clan's secret techniques, your body will soon be mine.
Don't worry, once I take over your body, I'll keep a fragment of your soul intact. That way, you'll have the privilege of watching as I destroy your clan with your own eyes!"**
His words dripped with malice, a seething hatred burning through his tone.
Xiao Tiance's Calm Response
Xiao Tiance chuckled softly. "I didn't expect someone like you to be so preoccupied with revenge, even at a time like this."
"Why wouldn't I be?" Hun Tiandi's voice grew more venomous. **"Your Xiao Clan slaughtered countless members of my Soul Clan. My clan is now little more than a few stragglers.
If not for you, my Soul Clan would've been the strongest on the Dou Qi Continent! I would have ascended to Dou Di using the Emperor Tier Pellet left by Tuo She Ancient Emperor.
But you ruined everything! Because of you, my clan was decimated, and my chance to become Dou Di was destroyed.
But now, none of that matters. I've infiltrated your body. Once I seize control, I'll take everything from you your strength, your clan, your destiny. And I'll annihilate anyone close to you!"**
The Warning
Xiao Tiance's smile didn't waver. "Such anger… I'm disappointed in you, Hun Tiandi. I had expected better from someone who calls himself a strong contender for Dou Di."
He shook his head. **"Tell me, who gave you the courage to think you could take over my body? Was it Liang Jingru?
Or did you really think I'd be so careless as to expose your presence without being prepared?"**
Hun Tiandi faltered momentarily, a flicker of doubt creeping into his thoughts. He quickly shook it off.
**"Hahaha! Xiao Tiance, your bluff won't work. I've observed you for over five years. I know everything about you, inside and out.
The Soul Clan's secret possession technique was created by the Soul Emperor himself. It's unparalleled in the understanding of soul mysteries. Even that so called Plane Embryo can't match our knowledge.
You're in the middle of ascending to Dou Di. You can't afford to stop the process, which means you're powerless to stop me. Your body will soon be mine!"**
Xiao Tiance's Counter
Xiao Tiance sighed, as if lamenting Hun Tiandi's arrogance.
**"Hun Tiandi, for all your cunning, you've failed to understand your opponent.
When you surrendered so easily in Tuo She's cave, I suspected you had another plan. Even though I couldn't detect your presence back then, I knew someone like you wouldn't go down without a backup strategy.
Still, you made one critical mistake. You hesitated.
Had you acted the moment I began my ascension, perhaps you could have dragged me down with you. But your greed compelled you to wait for the perfect moment. And now, your time is up."**
A Fatal Mistake
Hun Tiandi sneered. "Hah! Empty words. You can't stop me, Xiao Tiance. Your so called preparations are meaningless. I've already won!"
Xiao Tiance's expression remained calm. **"Do you truly believe that?
Hun Tiandi, you were indeed a formidable adversary your cunning, your strength, and even your understanding of the soul far surpassed many.
But you're also arrogant. And that arrogance blinds you to reality.
Let me tell you one thing: I don't act without a plan. The moment I exposed your existence, you were already defeated."**
Hun Tiandi's laughter faltered, his confidence wavering for the first time. "Impossible… You're bluffing!"
Xiao Tiance's smile deepened, his voice laced with chilling finality.
"Hun Tiandi, you've underestimated me. And now, it's too late for regrets."
**"Who's Zhang Jiahui? Who's Liang Jingru? I have no idea what nonsense you're spewing!
It doesn't matter, Xiao Tiance. Look down on me all you want. The advantage lies with me. As you said yourself, 'winners are kings, losers are nothing.' Once I take over your body, I'll be the sole ruler of the Dou Qi Continent!
Hahaha, Xiao Tiance, just accept your fate. Soon, you'll understand that I'm no braggart!"**
Hun Tiandi's voice was filled with rage and resentment. He couldn't stand Xiao Tiance's calm demeanor, that composed confidence even in the face of imminent danger. It was infuriating.
From the first moment he had met Xiao Tiance thousands of years ago, Hun Tiandi had found him detestable. That disgust had driven him to leak the whereabouts of Void Swallowing Flame to the Xiao Clan, luring Xiao Tiance into leaving the Xiao Realm in pursuit.
When Xiao Tiance was at the height of his triumph, Hun Tiandi had taken the opportunity to push him into a deep abyss. At the time, he thought that was the end of their story. Yet, against all odds, Xiao Tiance survived, waking from a century long coma and even convincing the obsessed Xiao Xuan to help him fake his death.
Hun Tiandi's History of Hatred
Later, Xiao Tiance turned the tables. He wiped out over 100 Dou Saint level Soul Clan experts in one battle, dealing the Soul Clan a devastating blow. That forced Hun Tiandi to expend the clan's hard earned resources, accumulated over millions of years, just to maintain their strength.
Even after retreating into the shadows, Hun Tiandi's confidence was steadily eroded by the Xiao Clan's rising power. Finally, out of desperation, he ventured to Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Cave in search of the Emperor Tier Pill, hoping to ascend to Dou Di. But there, he found Xiao Tiance waiting for him, as if the entire plan had been orchestrated.
Forced into a corner, Hun Tiandi had no choice but to stage his own death, discarding his physical body and concealing himself within Xiao Tiance's soul a last, desperate gambit.
Now, however, none of that mattered. Hun Tiandi was certain of his victory. With Xiao Tiance's body as his vessel, he would ascend to become the next Dou Di and the ultimate ruler of the Dou Qi Continent.
Xiao Tiance's Calm Retort
Xiao Tiance sighed lightly, his voice tinged with pity:
**"It's hard to reason with a stubborn fool, Hun Tiandi. You had a way out, but you chose to walk into hell instead.
Fine. Let me see what your final move looks like."**
Hun Tiandi wasted no time, activating the Soul Clan's secret technique to take over Xiao Tiance's body.
But within seconds, he screamed in panic:
"Impossible! How can this be? Xiao Tiance, what have you done? Why is my soul power dissipating? Why? This doesn't make sense!"
His voice was filled with confusion and terror, echoing in the depths of Xiao Tiance's body.
Xiao Tiance's lips curled into a faint smile.
**"Did you really think I wouldn't prepare after discovering your presence?
You want answers? Fine, I'll let you die knowing the truth. But don't worry I don't have the bad habit of talking too much like most villains. So listen closely; your time is short."**
Xiao Tiance's Trap
Hun Tiandi struggled frantically, but no matter how many times he tried to activate the Soul Clan's secret art, it had no effect. Instead, he could feel his soul power being slowly devoured.
"What is this? What's happening? How could my ancestor's secret technique fail?!"
Xiao Tiance's voice remained calm:
**"Hun Tiandi, did you really think I'd leave myself vulnerable after sensing your presence? The moment I began my ascension to Dou Di, I bet on one thing that your greed would compel you to wait until the last moment to strike.
And I won. Now, you're trapped like a lamb to the slaughter, with no escape.
Let me explain: during my blood and bone transformation, I engraved two Grandmaster level Spirit Arrays onto my body.
The first is called the Heaven Devouring Spirit Array. It protects me from sneak attacks while constantly absorbing and converting Dou Qi or spiritual energy into my power.
But its primary purpose was to deal with you. From the moment I sensed you, this array has been devouring your soul power.
The second array is designed to temper my body endlessly. It's as if my flesh is constantly being refined in a furnace, making me nearly indestructible. Even if I were to face the Supreme Physiques of the Great Thousand World, I could fight them barehanded.
Both arrays succeeded because of you. If I hadn't discovered your presence, I wouldn't have dared to attempt such a risky process. But with the overwhelming Dou Qi washing over me during my ascension, I knew it would work."**
Hun Tiandi's Realization
Hun Tiandi's voice was laced with desperation.
"Xiao Tiance, why have you stopped? Didn't you say you'd explain everything?!"
Xiao Tiance chuckled. "That's enough. No need to say more."
"Enough? What do you mean?"
**"Simple. If, at the moment your secret technique failed, you had chosen to self destruct your soul, you might have had a 30% chance of taking me down with you.
But now? It's too late.
Hun Tiandi, did you really think I would let you die with a clear conscience? We're enemies. Why would I show you mercy?
Honestly, I don't know whether to call you naïve or just plain stupid. Either way, your fate was sealed the moment you hesitated."**
Xiao Tiance's laughter rang out, brimming with confidence and disdain.
The End of Hun Tiandi
Hun Tiandi roared in fury:
"Xiao Tiance, you despicable bastard!"
But no matter how much he cursed or struggled, his soul was rapidly devoured by the Heaven Devouring Spirit Array.
As Hun Tiandi's presence faded into oblivion, Xiao Tiance exhaled softly, his aura surging as he continued his ascension to Dou Di.
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