As time passed, the Spirit Hall gradually began to lose its advantage. Whether in numbers or quality, the black-clad individuals were no longer dominant.
Ling Yuan Douluo let out a long roar: "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was well-prepared. Their strength is far greater than we imagined. We must retreat as soon as possible!"
However, at this moment, both sides were locked in fierce combat. The ground was soaked with blood, filled with the sounds of slaughter and screams. No one paid attention to Ling Yuan Douluo's warning.
The only two who realized the situation were Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo. As Title Douluos, they quickly noticed the imbalance on the battlefield and attempted to organize a retreat.
Unfortunately, both were surrounded by formidable opponents. Especially Snake Spear Douluo, the mastermind behind this battle, faced Sword Douluo, whose terrifying attack power far surpassed his own.
In terms of soul power, attack strength, and swordsmanship, Sword Douluo was far superior to Snake Spear Douluo. Initially, Sword Douluo had aimed to suppress Snake Spear Douluo while eliminating large numbers of Spirit Hall soul masters. Now that the tide had turned, how could he allow the enemy to escape so easily?
Moreover, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had suffered heavy losses. Many disciples and ordinary people had died, and the destruction of the sect's buildings was extensive. The entire sect was engulfed in flames, littered with rubble, presenting a scene of utter devastation.
Porcupinefish Douluo was also locked in a fierce battle with Yang Wudi. Initially, Porcupinefish Douluo had looked down on Yang Wudi due to his status as a Title Douluo. However, he was now being suppressed by Yang Wudi, which was a humiliation for a Title Douluo.
At this moment, after Ling Yuan Douluo's reminder, he immediately noticed the imbalance on the battlefield. The Spirit Hall, which had once suppressed the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, now seemed to be at a disadvantage. Most of the casualties around them were from the Spirit Hall.
As for the Devil Bear Douluo, he and Yang Xiong were like two irrational beasts, completely oblivious to their surroundings.
Porcupinefish Douluo roared: "Everyone, regroup immediately!"
Following this, Porcupinefish Douluo unleashed a mighty roar, activating his seventh soul ring—his Martial Soul True Body: Porcupinefish.
The colossal Porcupinefish emitted a terrifying blood-red aura, carrying poison far stronger than usual, amplified several times under the True Body.
But before he could act, Yang Wudi also activated his seventh soul skill: Martial Soul True Body.
Yang Wudi transformed into a massive blood-red figure, wielding an enormous Soul-Breaking Spear. The spear radiated endless killing intent, as if it could tear apart all enemies.
The Spirit Hall's forces seemed shaken. Their attacks became less fierce, and everyone appeared to be gathering, preparing to retreat.
If one observed closely, the Spirit Hall's soul masters were no longer at a significant numerical advantage. In fact, their overall attack power seemed to be at a disadvantage.
At this moment, a thunderous roar echoed outside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. The source was a muscular middle-aged man—Niu Gao.
Niu Gao transformed into a colossal armored rhinoceros, displaying nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black.
Behind him followed countless soul masters, numbering no less than a thousand.
The Spirit Hall's forces, who had already been wavering, now felt a sense of despair. Another Title Douluo had emerged on the side of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. This meant that, excluding Yang Xiong and Yang Wudi, the sect now had six Title Douluos. Moreover, Porcupinefish Douluo and Devil Bear Douluo were still restrained by non-Title Douluo opponents.
The battlefield's momentum had completely shifted. The Spirit Hall was no longer considering annihilating the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect but rather how to break through the encirclement.
Snake Spear Douluo ignored Sword Douluo's attacks, enduring a sword strike to his shoulder. He roared furiously: "Everyone, prepare to retreat!"
All the black-clad individuals of the Spirit Hall instantly surged like a tide, attempting to flee the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
However, at this stage of the battle, retreat was not so simple. Not only did Niu Gao lead a thousand soul masters to cut off their escape route, but all the soul masters of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect were determined not to let them leave easily.
Yang Xiong and Devil Bear Douluo were both fighting with extreme ferocity, completely oblivious to their surroundings. They continued to unleash their full strength against each other.
Especially after Ning Fengzhi used the True Body of the Eight Treasures Glazed Pagoda to assist Yang Xiong, his strength seemed to have reached unprecedented levels. The Killing God Domain began to materialize, and his martial soul was undergoing transformation.
Devil Bear Douluo roared: "Brat, no matter what, you will die today!"
His ninth soul ring flashed as he leapt high into the air, transforming into a colossal bear descending from the heavens. The giant bear radiated explosive energy, akin to a meteor crashing down. Within hundreds of meters, it seemed as if all energy had been consumed, maximizing the power of this move.
This was Devil Bear Douluo's ninth soul skill: Apocalyptic Meteor Bear Strike. The colossal bear descended from the sky, carrying terrifying energy, truly resembling the arrival of doomsday.
Seeing this move, it was clear that Devil Bear Douluo had unleashed his full potential. No wonder it was the ninth soul skill of a top-tier Title Douluo—powerful and terrifying indeed.
Both Lin Gong and Bone Douluo were astonished. They hadn't expected Devil Bear Douluo to use his ninth soul skill at full force. Normally, soul masters rarely used their ninth soul skills, not only because of their immense cost but also because they were their ultimate trump cards.
However, Yang Xiong's eyes blazed with fire. The first five soul rings on his body melted rapidly, their energy converging into his sixth soul ring.
At the same time, a sausage appeared in Yang Xiong's hand. This sausage was a deep green color—Oscar's fifth soul skill: Limit Break Emerald Sausage.
Yang Xiong had long known that the battle to destroy the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was imminent. During the day, while at Shrek Academy, he had asked Oscar to prepare several sausages for him.
This Limit Break Emerald Sausage was crafted by Oscar using his full soul power with his fifth soul skill. It represented true peak explosive power.
After consuming the Limit Break Emerald Sausage, one's strength would surpass their original limits, with a sudden and massive boost in soul power and attack strength. In terms of auxiliary effects, it even surpassed the Eight Treasures Glazed Pagoda for a short period.
Unfortunately, this Limit Break Emerald Sausage placed a tremendous burden on Oscar. He could only make one at a time, and each sausage lasted only three minutes.
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate. He shoved the Limit Break Emerald Sausage into his mouth, chewing and swallowing it quickly.
In that instant, Yang Xiong felt as if his soul power was about to explode, surpassing a limit he had long pursued.
Immediately, his sixth soul ring flashed. With all his strength, he unleashed a mighty claw, forming a colossal dragon claw glowing with azure flames, resembling ghostly infernal fire.
This was Yang Xiong's second sixth soul skill: Hell Dragon Claw. The colossal dragon claw directly grabbed the descending Devil Bear Douluo, as if capable of tearing apart anything in existence.
To maximize the power of this hundred-thousand-year soul skill, Yang Xiong not only used the Soul Ring Fusion but also relied on Ning Fengzhi's ultimate support and Oscar's Limit Break Emerald Sausage. Its power reached Yang Xiong's historical peak, even surpassing his own expectations.
Yang Xiong's Hell Dragon Claw collided with Devil Bear Douluo's ninth soul skill, Apocalyptic Meteor Bear Strike. In that moment, heaven and earth seemed to tremble.
The colossal Hell Dragon Claw appeared capable of shredding everything, while the Apocalyptic Meteor Bear Strike was equally terrifying, especially in terms of raw power—it was pushed to the extreme.
Between the two, a catastrophic collision occurred. Within hundreds of meters, it was as if an explosion had taken place.
When everyone looked back at the scene, a massive crater had formed on the ground. Yang Xiong gritted his teeth, barely managing to stand upright.
"Old man, you've got some guts!"
After speaking, Yang Xiong collapsed involuntarily into the crater, his consciousness fading. Even Ning Fengzhi's full support couldn't revive him.
From the sky, Devil Bear Douluo roared: "Brat, just wait! I'll tear you to pieces!"
By now, Devil Bear Douluo had used the explosive collision to distance himself nearly a kilometer away from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's square, clearly preparing to flee.
Upon closer inspection, Devil Bear Douluo appeared in a dire state. His entire right arm's bones were shattered, countless bones throughout his body broken, and half his head charred black. Blood gushed from his mouth, drenching his body in crimson.
It was evident that Devil Bear Douluo was severely injured. If he didn't escape soon, his life would be in danger. Whether he could recover in the future was uncertain.
At this point, the Spirit Hall's forces were in complete disarray, fleeing desperately.
But at this juncture, how could the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect let them go unpunished?
If earlier battles had involved some restraint, given the uncertainty of the enemy's numbers and whether reinforcements might arrive, now that the enemy was retreating, the Spirit Hall's forces were collapsing entirely. There was no sign of reinforcements, and the sect's members grew even more excited and ruthless.
Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother combined their staffs, which began to intertwine.
In an instant, Dragon Duke's dragon-head staff and Serpent Grandmother's serpent-head staff transformed into a colossal dragon and serpent, soaring into the sky and swiftly attacking Ling Yuan Douluo. This was the martial soul fusion technique of the Dragon-Serpent couple: Dragon-Serpent Combination Attack.
Ling Yuan Douluo recognized the danger of the situation and immediately activated her Martial Soul True Body, summoning a colossal flame eagle while her ninth soul ring flashed.
Countless meteors appeared in the sky, raining down with endless flames, creating an ocean of fire.
This was Ling Yuan Douluo's ninth soul skill: Skyfire Meteor. It possessed immense flame and attack capabilities, truly terrifying in power.
However, when Skyfire Meteor collided with the Dragon-Serpent couple's Dragon-Serpent Combination Attack, the latter proved surprisingly agile. The dragon and serpent worked in tandem—one attacking, the other defending. The serpent used its head and tail to swiftly block the meteors' attacks, while the dragon spiraled upward, ultimately striking the colossal flame eagle.
After receiving this blow, Ling Yuan Douluo vomited blood profusely. She abandoned further attacks and fled the scene as quickly as possible.
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