As Yang Xiong and his group of five raced back to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, the situation there appeared dire.
The four Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall were each fulfilling their roles. Snake Spear Douluo was relentlessly attacking Sword Douluo, clearly intent on keeping him occupied.
Meanwhile, Lin Gong was struggling against Ling Yuan Douluo, at a clear disadvantage, unable to fully utilize the control capabilities of his Purple Glazed Bamboo.
At this critical moment, several terrifying auras descended from the sky, directly heading toward the core area of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—it was Yang Xiong and his group of five.
Ning Fengzhi's face lit up with relief: "Little Bear, you've finally arrived!"
Yang Xiong quickly responded: "Sect Leader, how dare these scum from the Spirit Hall attack our sect? Today, they won't leave alive."
Ning Fengzhi looked puzzled: "Little Bear, are only you five coming from Yunwu Mountain? And how did you manage to return so quickly?"
Yang Xiong replied: "We came ahead of the main force. The larger group will arrive in twenty to thirty minutes. As long as we can hold out, we'll ensure every one of these invaders is annihilated."
Yang Xiong then quickly issued orders to the others: "Elder Yang Wudi, please take on Porcupinefish Douluo. Your strength makes you immune to his poison—you should be able to withstand him."
"Elder Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother, please confront Ling Yuan Douluo as a couple. This will allow Elder Lin Gong to focus on controlling the battlefield."
"Elder Dugu Bo, the enemy has deployed a massive number of soul masters. Please eliminate as many as you can."
After Yang Xiong finished speaking, everyone swiftly moved toward their assigned opponents.
With Yang Xiong's arrangements, they could effectively restrain all of the enemy's Title Douluos. Combined with their current advantageous position, they were certain to inflict heavy damage on the enemy.
Porcupinefish Douluo, who had been arrogantly spreading poison, suddenly found himself facing an enormous Soul-Breaking Spear that seemed to tear apart the surrounding air.
Yang Wudi gripped the Soul-Breaking Spear, his body surrounded by eight soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and four black. His entire being radiated murderous intent: "You bastards from the Spirit Hall dared to attack the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Today, we'll settle old scores along with this grudge."
Porcupinefish Douluo sneered disdainfully: "Yang Wudi, you're just a remnant of the Hao Tian Sect, yet you still dare to act so brazenly before the Spirit Hall. It seems the lesson we gave you wasn't harsh enough."
"After this war, the Spirit Hall will eradicate your Breaking Clan entirely. Then no one will dare oppose us."
Yang Wudi roared furiously: "You alone? None of you will leave here alive today."
Without hesitation, Porcupinefish Douluo transformed into a massive spiked blood pufferfish, displaying seven soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black.
"Yang Wudi, you're merely a Soul Douluo. I'll show you the insurmountable gap between a Soul Douluo and a Title Douluo. You'll be my greatest offering today."
Yang Wudi didn't hesitate either, gripping the massive Soul-Breaking Spear and thrusting it forward with incredible speed—far faster than usual. The surrounding atmosphere turned crimson, brimming with murderous intent.
Surprisingly, the toxic gas emitted by Porcupinefish Douluo was swiftly sliced apart upon contact with Yang Wudi's killing intent.
The two quickly engaged in combat, their battle fierce and evenly matched.
Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother swiftly approached Lin Gong. Dragon Duke couldn't resist mocking: "Lin Gong, I never expected someone of your caliber as a Title Douluo to be reduced to such a sorry state. You're unworthy of being the Grand Elder of the Body Sect."
Hearing this, Lin Gong's expression froze. The name "Body Sect" had never been revealed to outsiders before, yet Dragon Duke had just spoken it aloud.
"Meng Shu, what do you mean by this?"
Dragon Duke laughed loudly: "Today marks the day when our Body Sect truly begins to shine. Don't worry about this woman—quickly regain control of the battlefield. The Spirit Hall has sent too many soul masters."
Without hesitation, Lin Gong broke free from Ling Yuan Douluo and flew directly to the central position.
Ling Yuan Douluo roared angrily: "Lin Gong, are you retreating mid-battle?"
Dragon Duke sneered: "You, a Title Douluo, rely solely on flames to bully plant-type soul masters like Lin Gong. Let me teach you a lesson."
Ling Yuan Douluo's expression shifted slightly: "The Dragon Serpent couple, you dare interfere with the Spirit Hall's affairs? Back down now, and perhaps we'll let you live out your days in peace."
Dragon Duke laughed loudly: "What does the Spirit Hall amount to? Since you've dared to massacre other sects without cause, today I'll give you a proper lesson."
With that, Dragon Duke displayed nine soul rings—two yellow, three purple, and four black. Beside him, Serpent Grandmother Chao Tianxiang revealed seven soul rings—two yellow, three purple, and two black. Serpent Grandmother was now also a Soul Sage.
The enormous dragon-head staff and snake-head staff emitted boundless light, transforming into a massive dragon and snake that intertwined and swiftly attacked Ling Yuan Douluo.
Even Ling Yuan Douluo's expression changed drastically upon realizing that Dragon Duke Meng Shu had reached the level of a Title Douluo. Previously, Meng Shu had only been a top-tier Soul Douluo, but their martial spirit fusion technique possessed the strength of a Title Douluo.
Dugu Bo transformed into a colossal Jade Phosphorous Snake Emperor, his body enveloped in eerie green energy.
Dugu Bo charged directly into the area with the densest concentration of enemies, clearly preparing to unleash his poison.
Even without making any moves, Dugu Bo's mere presence kept dozens of meters around him clear. Any black-clad soul master who dared approach was instantly killed by his toxic aura.
Devil Bear Douluo roared: "Dugu Bo, how dare you!"
Dugu Bo sneered: "What wouldn't I dare to do? Your group's attempted mass murder goes against the natural order and has already incited the wrath of heaven and humanity. If not for your overwhelming numbers, I would have acted against you long ago."
Devil Bear Douluo's face darkened with anger: "Aren't you the weakest Title Douluo? Today, I'll tear you apart."
Just as Devil Bear Douluo prepared to charge at Dugu Bo, Yang Xiong swiftly arrived, blocking his path.
Dugu Bo was a battlefield powerhouse; he couldn't afford to be entangled by a Title Douluo. Yang Xiong also wanted to test the true gap in strength between himself and a Title Douluo when fighting with everything on the line.
Devil Bear Douluo sneered: "A mere Soul Emperor dares to block my path? You're courting death."
Yang Xiong's demeanor turned icy cold, his aura reaching its peak. It was clear that he was extremely furious—he was truly enraged.
Though Yang Xiong had made numerous preparations for this battle to prevent the destruction of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, even with prior planning, the sect's losses had been catastrophic.
Though the sect had stabilized the situation for now, the enemy's numbers were overwhelming—one full ten thousand soul masters, all highly targeted against the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
The entire sect was engulfed in flames, filled with slaughter and death everywhere. Blood flowed freely across the ground.
Though Ning Fengzhi had made some preparations, the attack had been sudden, leaving little time for readiness. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had suffered significant casualties.
The proportion of non-soul masters lost was particularly high, and many ordinary soul masters had perished in the initial assault. Even more women and children requiring protection had died.
This was, after all, their home—the place where Yang Xiong had grown up, where his family, friends, and classmates lived. The Spirit Hall had killed so many people—they would pay dearly for this.
Yang Xiong's entire body turned crimson, radiating boundless killing intent—the Killing God Domain.
At the same time, six soul rings appeared around him—two yellow, one purple, two black, and one blood-red hundred-thousand-year soul ring. When the latter appeared, everyone present felt immense pressure, even Devil Bear Douluo was momentarily stunned.
Devil Bear Douluo sneered: "Impressive soul ring configuration, young whelp. Today, I'll tear you apart, destroy your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and rip out that hundred-thousand-year soul bone of yours."
Devil Bear Douluo transformed into a colossal Blood Devil Mad Bear, displaying nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black. The overwhelming presence of a Title Douluo was unmistakable.
In the square's core, Lin Gong swiftly joined Gu Douluo and Ning Fengzhi.
Seeing Yang Xiong confront Devil Bear Douluo, Ning Fengzhi's face showed alarm: "Elder Lin, though Yang Xiong's strength is commendable, his soul power is far too low, and he's too young. He's still no match for Devil Bear Douluo. Please go assist him."
Lin Gong reassured him: "Sect Leader, rest assured. Yang Xiong's combat prowess is exceptional, and he's long desired to fight a true Title Douluo. Devil Bear Douluo is the perfect opponent for him."
Beside them, Gu Douluo nodded: "Yang Xiong has recently hit a bottleneck. Experiencing a true Title Douluo might be beneficial—it could be his own opportunity. We just need to keep an eye on him."
Relieved, Ning Fengzhi finally relaxed.
With Lin Gong's arrival, countless Purple Glazed Bamboo shoots sprouted around the area. Within a radius of hundreds of meters, soul masters could hardly approach. Under Lin Gong's control, the tide of the battle gradually began to turn.
The Purple Glazed Bamboo not only excelled in attack but also possessed remarkable resilience and control. Combined with Lin Gong's powerful mental strength, the bamboo spread rapidly, attacking enemies while aiding allies.
In the sky, Sword Douluo also relaxed somewhat, engaging Snake Spear Douluo more easily while using sword qi to kill invading black-clad individuals.
Now, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had five Title Douluos—enough to reverse the tide in high-level combat. Were it not for the sheer number of enemies or the Spirit Hall's overwhelming forces, the opposing four Title Douluos would be no match.
Yang Xiong knew the vast gap between himself and a Title Douluo. The only way to bridge this gap was through enhancement skills and the multiple top-tier soul bones he possessed.
Three external soul bones quickly manifested on Yang Xiong's body. The Xuanming Armor covered his torso, while red and blue dragon claws appeared on his hands.
At the same time, his third soul ring flashed—it was his third soul skill, Tyrant Dragon's Fury.
Upon activating Tyrant Dragon's Fury, Yang Xiong's stature instantly grew, surpassing 2.5 meters. His terrifying muscles bulged, and his size increased significantly, making him appear incredibly imposing.
Devil Bear Douluo sneered: "Plenty of tricks, but they're useless against absolute power. All your petty schemes mean nothing."
Devil Bear Douluo and Yang Xiong charged at each other. Yang Xiong unleashed his full strength with a punch—his self-created soul skill, Bone-Crushing Steel Fist.
Devil Bear Douluo met him with equal force, and their fists collided violently.
From just this single exchange, Yang Xiong felt an overwhelming force in his arm, as if every bone in it was being crushed.
Ultimately, Yang Xiong was sent flying several meters, while Devil Bear Douluo merely staggered slightly.
"Brat, your strength isn't bad, but the gap in our soul power levels is too vast. Today, I'll show you what true power is."
Yang Xiong charged at Devil Bear Douluo again, his determination unshaken in the face of raw power.
However, after exchanging several blows, Yang Xiong felt as if every bone in his body had been struck. The pressure on him seemed to exceed his limits.
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