After hearing the Sky Azure Bull Python's words, the Titan Ape let out a thunderous roar, causing the ground beneath it to tremble violently.
The Titan Ape leapt into the air, its massive body resembling a mountain as it lunged toward Ju (Chrysanthemum) Douluo and Gui (Ghost) Douluo. Its attack was filled with an overwhelming force.
Even the formidable Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo were visibly terrified, their bodies seemingly losing control under the combined effects of the Titan Ape's Gravity Control Domain and the Sky Azure Bull Python's Azure Sluggishness Domain. Their movements had slowed significantly.
However, just as the two colossal beasts approached, Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo exchanged a sinister smile.
As they drew closer, both emitted unique auras. Gui Douluo exuded a terrifying black mist, seemingly drawn from the depths of his martial spirit, while Ju Douluo radiated a golden glow.
Both simultaneously activated their True Body techniques, revealing nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—around their bodies.
The towering Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and ghostly shadow merged together, and their nine soul rings rapidly fused, forming eighteen soul rings.
Standing face-to-face, their four hands intertwined, and the eighteen soul rings instantly transformed into a massive golden halo.
The golden light expanded immensely, emitting a blinding brilliance that enveloped both the Titan Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python.
The entire space seemed frozen in place—whether it was the leaping Titan Ape or the azure-glowing Sky Azure Bull Python, both appeared immobilized within the spatial constraints.
This was Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo's Spirit Fusion Technique: the Twin Poles Restriction Domain.
As both were ninety-five-level Title Douluos, their Spirit Fusion Technique was truly fearsome, and few in the world could easily withstand it.
Gui Douluo shouted: "We can only trap these two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts for a short time. Quickly capture the transformed spirit beast!"
With Gui Douluo's words, the twenty Soul Sages who had been waiting at the edge of the battlefield sprang into action. Each unleashed their True Body, charging toward Tang San and Xiao Wu with everything they had.
Tang San and Xiao Wu reacted swiftly, knowing they were in grave danger. Facing twenty Soul Sages was far beyond what two Soul Emperors could handle.
Tang San immediately summoned countless Blue Silver Grasses. In the Star Dou Great Forest, Blue Silver Grass was abundant and shared the same origin as his martial spirit, making its power even stronger.
But despite Tang San's best efforts, they were still facing twenty Soul Sages.
Normally, the Titan Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python wouldn't have cared about such a small number of Soul Sages, which is why they underestimated Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo's Spirit Fusion Technique.
However, for Tang San and Xiao Wu, these enemies were far beyond their current capabilities.
Though the Blue Silver Grass was numerous, it was shattered in an instant by the Soul Sages' attacks, leaving countless fragments scattered.
Tang San grabbed Xiao Wu's hand and fled at full speed. Xiao Wu, being extremely familiar with the forest, led them deeper into the trees, hoping the complex terrain might offer them a slim chance of survival.
But their enemies were too numerous and too powerful. As one of the Soul Sages approached Tang San, he hardened his resolve. Countless Blue Silver Grasses formed a massive array, creating a cage-like structure—his Binding Technique.
It was clear that Tang San had mastered his soul skills exceptionally well over the years, using the Blue Silver Grass with great proficiency.
When the Soul Sage closed in, Tang San's external soul bone, the Mantis Leg, delivered a fierce blow, shattering the Sage's chest.
However, the enemies were overwhelming. Just as Tang San repelled one foe, he was struck by a long-range soul skill, sending him flying several meters.
Xiao Wu instantly teleported to Tang San's side, her body transforming into a golden hue—her fourth soul skill, Invincible Golden Body. Using this ability, she shielded Tang San from multiple long-range attacks.
The Soul Hall's Soul Sages showed no surprise, instead converging to surround Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Tang San shouted: "Xiao Wu, run! They're after you!"
As Tang San said, if Xiao Wu fled now, most of the enemies would likely chase her.
But Xiao Wu stood firm: "Brother San, no matter what, we must stay together. I won't let them hurt you."
In the shadows, Yang Xiong and his group, who had been quietly approaching, grew increasingly serious.
Especially Ning Rongrong, who had always been close to Xiao Wu, now looked deeply worried as she watched the dire situation unfold.
Yang Xiong observed the battle. Though Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo had managed to restrain the Titan Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python, the effort was draining them significantly. After all, they were controlling two top-tier hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts.
Yang Xiong had originally planned to wait until Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo were more exhausted before intervening, but the situation had become too urgent. Tang San and Xiao Wu were in grave danger and already injured.
Seeing Ning Rongrong's expression, Yang Xiong gritted his teeth and spoke firmly: "We strike early. Rongrong and I will rescue them; the rest follow the plan and attack Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo. Eliminate them in one strike!"
With that, Yang Xiong, Ning Rongrong, and the others consumed Flying Mushroom Sausages, instantly bursting into action.
The battlefield was already tense. The two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts were struggling fiercely to break free from Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo's Spirit Fusion Technique.
Meanwhile, Tang San and Xiao Wu were in extreme peril, their situation dire.
At this moment, a massive Soul-Breaking Spear and a gigantic Seven Kill Sword appeared in the air, swiftly piercing toward Gui Douluo. Simultaneously, countless violet bamboo stalks materialized, threatening to engulf Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo.
A massive dragon and serpent soared into the sky, attacking Ju Douluo, while a colossal armored rhinoceros charged toward Gui Douluo.
This was Yang Xiong's group unleashing their full strength. Everyone gave it their all, especially with the appearance of a massive Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, amplifying everyone's abilities to their peak.
Under Bai He's guidance, Yang Xiong's group rushed toward Tang San and Xiao Wu. Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda emitted multiple beams of light, quickly integrating into Tang San and Xiao Wu's bodies.
Though Tang San and Xiao Wu had been severely injured, their speed, strength, soul power, and defenses surged dramatically, restoring much of their vitality.
Yang Xiong, like a colossal beast, directly attacked the group of Soul Sages.
This was Yang Xiong's strategy: all the Title Douluo-level experts focused their attacks on Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo. Especially the two primary attackers who targeted Gui Douluo, giving him no room to breathe. Given Gui Douluo's speed and unpredictability, allowing him to escape would lead to endless trouble.
Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo, who had been fully focused on restraining the Titan Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python, were suddenly shocked. They hadn't expected so many foes to appear, especially the devastating Soul-Breaking Spear and the chilling Seven Kill Sword, which sent chills down their spines.
Despite their quick reflexes as top-tier Title Douluos, they struggled to react in time under the coordinated assault, especially while maintaining their Spirit Fusion Technique.
The Seven Kill Sword and Soul-Breaking Spear moved with incredible speed, striking Gui Douluo. Lin Gong activated his head soul bone skill, Mental Paralysis, causing Gui Douluo's body to feel uncontrollable. However, relying on their immense soul power and combat experience, they narrowly avoided critical hits.
Still, whether it was Sword Douluo, Yang Wudi, or anyone else, everyone pushed their abilities to the limit. In a single strike, the massive Seven Kill Sword pierced Gui Douluo's shoulder, while the Soul-Breaking Spear struck his left arm, nearly severing it entirely.
Ju Douluo fared no better, suffering attacks from Lin Gong, Dragon Duke, and Serpent Granny. Amidst the barrage of violet bamboo, the giant serpent, and the dragon, he was sent flying, his chest bearing two horrifying wounds.
At this moment, Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo's Spirit Fusion Technique failed. The Titan Ape leapt hundreds of meters through the air like a cannonball, landing beside Xiao Wu and the others. The Sky Azure Bull Python glared at Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo, its body radiating boundless azure light.
Yang Xiong's group had seized the perfect opportunity, dealing devastating blows to Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo in an instant. Both spat blood as they flew through the air, clearly gravely injured.
Gui Douluo roared furiously: "Sword Dao Chen Xin, how dare you attack us? Does your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect have a death wish? Do you not fear retaliation from the Spirit Hall?"
Sword Douluo sneered: "Your Spirit Hall dared to send an army to ambush our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Now you'll face the wrath of our sect. Today, none of you from the Spirit Hall will escape."
Sword Douluo transformed into a massive figure, wielding a terrifying Seven Kill Sword and exuding boundless killing intent—the Seven Kill Domain. He also activated his seventh soul skill: Seven Kill True Body.
The others similarly unleashed their True Body techniques without hesitation. Dragon Duke and Serpent Granny's dragon-head and snake-head canes transformed into a giant dragon and serpent.
Yang Wudi became a blood-red giant, gripping a fearsome Soul-Breaking Spear brimming with killing intent.
Lin Gong activated his True Body technique, covering hundreds of meters with violet bamboo, preventing any escape.
Niu Gao transformed into a colossal armored rhinoceros, blocking any chance of Ju Douluo or Gui Douluo fleeing.
Ning Fengyuan summoned a massive Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, activating his seventh soul skill: Seven Treasures True Body. Multiple beams of light infused everyone, disregarding his own soul power consumption to amplify and support the entire team.
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