svetikya Chapter 68 Betrayal
Chapter 68 Betrayal
However, the difference in strength was ultimately too great. Tang Hao was already seriously injured, and after only a few dozen rounds of fighting, he could no longer suppress the churning injuries within his body. He felt a tightness in his chest, and a mouthful of dark red stagnant blood suddenly spurted out, his breath abruptly weakening.
Just as his breathing became disordered and he revealed a weakness, he suddenly...
The Azure Bull Python's massive body displayed an agility disproportionate to its size, and its tail was wrapped in a solid blue-green halo!
A full-force blow slammed into Tang Hao's hastily blocked Clear Sky Hammer!
"Click—!"
With a cracking sound as his bones could no longer bear the weight, Tang Hao was struck as if by a meteorite, his entire body turning into a black shadow as he was sent flying by an irresistible force!
It crashed into dozens of towering ancient trees, finally slamming heavily into the forest floor in the distance, kicking up clouds of dust and wood fragments!
Before the smoke and dust had even cleared!
The Azure Bull Python raised its head slightly, and the pair of majestic bull horns on its head once again gathered a terrifying and destructive energy!
Aim for the spot where Tang Hao fell and deliver a fatal blow!
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out!
"You beast, stop! You've revealed the true form of Haotian!!"
It was even more solid than Tang Hao's Haotian True Body!
An even more ferocious Haotian Hammer shadow suddenly smashed out from the void on the flank without warning!
The timing of this hammer strike was incredibly tricky, coming just as the Azure Bull Python was completely focused on Tang Hao.
"clang--!!!"
A deafening sound of metal clashing against metal rang out!
The azure bull python's blue scales instantly cracked like a spiderweb! It couldn't help but let out a muffled roar of pain.
Even its massive body was sent flying by this force!
Dust flew everywhere, and trees fell!
As the dust settled, a burly, imposing middle-aged figure, dressed in a simple gray robe, landed steadily in front of Tang Hao, wielding an ancient-looking yet powerful Haotian Hammer.
The newcomer had a square face and his eyebrows resembled Tang Hao's by five or six points, but he lacked Tang Hao's stubbornness and dejection and had more composure and determination. He was Tang Xiao, the current sect master of Haotian Sect!
Tang Xiao glanced hurriedly at Tang Hao behind him, who was weak and bleeding from the corner of his mouth, and a look of heartache and complexity flashed in his eyes.
How long ago was it that his brilliant and spirited younger brother fell to such a state?
But with a formidable enemy at hand, any distracting thoughts must be suppressed.
Tang Xiao's expression turned serious as he locked his gaze on the Azure Bull Python in front of him, which shook its head, its eyes blazing with fury!
His soul power surged like a tide, and nine perfectly matched soul rings rose from beneath his feet!
Two yellow, two purple, and five black—a titled Douluo!
"Big brother..."
Tang Hao clutched his chest, panting heavily. When he saw Tang Xiao appear, his tense nerves finally relaxed a little.
He would never be foolish enough to challenge a 100,000-year-old soul beast alone, nor would he expose the opportunity regarding the 100,000-year-old soul bone to external enemies like the Spirit Hall.
The four major families are useless. The only one who could possibly help him and has the strength to fight against a 100,000-year-old soul beast is the Clear Sky Sect!
But he also knew.
His past actions led to the closure of his sect, a significant drop in its prestige, and made him a laughingstock across the continent. The sect elders hated him to the core.
Even the eldest brother would find it extremely difficult to persuade them to help him.
Therefore, in the letter he handed over to the sect, he included a "bargaining chip" that the Haotian Sect absolutely could not refuse!
That soul bone that should have been inherited by him, but which he has been unable to return due to unforeseen circumstances—the legacy of the Haotian Sect!
In the letter, he stated that as long as the sect sent someone to help him this time, he would return the inherited soul bone in its entirety after the matter was accomplished.
Of course, if that were the case, their combat strength would be greatly reduced.
But what if... what if we could use another 100,000-year-old soul bone as a substitute?
That would not only not harm the sect, but would be a great achievement!
He was gambling, gambling on the Haotian Sect's obsession with passing down soul bones!
Fortunately, he made the right gamble, and he has given an explanation!
Big brother is here too!
Tang Hao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at the Azure Bull Python in front of him. Now that his elder brother was here, even if that kid had the ability to enter space, he wouldn't be able to escape easily.
If we can trap and kill him here... the three 100,000-year-old soul bones will be more than enough to wash away most of his "sins" and will also greatly increase the strength of the Haotian Sect.
At that time, with this great achievement, he will return to the sect and lead the Haotian Sect to regain or even surpass its former glory. This is not just wishful thinking!
By standing up to the Spirit Hall, Xiao San can grow up openly and legitimately as the Son of Haotian!
Work once and get accomplished easily!
"Hmph!" A cold snort rang out.
A moment later, another figure arrived, landing steadily behind Tang Xiao. The newcomer had a stern and serious face, with eyes like lightning. He was the Second Elder of the Haotian Sect.
He came not only to prevent Tang Xiao from showing mercy out of consideration for their past relationship, but also because his cultivation level was sufficient to meet the requirements mentioned in Tang Hao's letter.
The lone 100,000-year-old soul beast mentioned in the letter, which seemed like a pipe dream, now appears to be... actually true.
But... just like that!
Why, why is it true at this moment?
The Second Elder and Tang Xiao stood rooted to the spot, their expressions grave. However, their gazes were clearly not entirely focused on the Azure Bull Python before them, but rather on what lay behind them…
"What's wrong! Eldest brother, Second Elder! There's no time! Act quickly! Behind us..."
Tang Hao gazed at the blue sea of light in the center of the forest, which was about to be completely absorbed, and tried to get up and urge them on, despite the sharp pain in his chest.
However, the only response he received was a series of whooshing sounds coming from the dense forest!
Immediately afterwards! Figures emerged from the shadows of the forest, but they weren't dressed as disciples of the Haotian Sect; instead...
Spirit Hall!
Tang Hao's pupils contracted sharply, and his body tensed.
"Big brother, what's going on?!"
"Second brother, I..."
Faced with Tang Hao's urgent questioning, Tang Xiao opened his mouth, but in the end he could only let out a long, heavy sigh.
As a sect that has already secluded itself in the mountains and is constantly being closely watched by the Spirit Hall, how could the Clear Sky Sect possibly send its core experts away from the sect without making a sound?
Is a single questionable letter not enough? If the operation is discovered or detected, the Spirit Hall will definitely use it as an excuse to launch an attack, pushing the already precarious Clear Sky Sect to the brink of despair.
When the sect saw the letter, the vast majority of elders rejected it! Because too many people hated Tang Hao!
His death is actually a cause for celebration!
His death will allow the Haotian Sect to return to the mainland's attention!
His recklessness back then ruined the sect's future and glory. Even as the sect leader, he could not make a decision based solely on his own personal feelings.
However, the inheritance of the soul bone is something that cannot be lost.
So, they finally came.
However, the Spirit Hall was also informed.
They sacrificed Tang Hao's whereabouts to pass on their soul bones.
But if they knew that 100,000-year-old soul beasts were real, they would never have done this! Yet, a lone 100,000-year-old soul beast has only appeared once in a hundred years across the entire continent!
It happened 8 years ago! And it happened to the same person again!
How can they believe that?
Therefore, they chose a method that was absolutely beneficial to the Haotian Sect! This was also the choice made by the vast majority of people!
They were unable to resist it.
"I'm sorry, second brother..."