Even Bones of Steel Must Be Crushed
After a while.
Tang Xiao slowly raised the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, looked at Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan in front of him, and slowly said, "Although you are strong, our Clear Sky Sect is not weak either. The Strength Clan has been wiped out, and things should end here. But if you insist on being aggressive, our Clear Sky Sect will not be afraid."
Tang Xiao's voice was firm and resolute, showing no intention of backing down.
Although peace talks seem to be the best option given the current situation, if we were to negotiate now, we would likely face a gaping maw of hostility, and the price we would have to pay would be enormous.
Moreover, he was somewhat skeptical that Bai Wanwan would actually dare to lead a group to attack the Clear Sky Sect.
As he just said, although Bai Wanwan and the others are strong, their Clear Sky Sect is not weak either.
After more than a decade of seclusion, the Clear Sky Sect, including Tang Xiao himself, still has five Titled Douluo. Although the number of Soul Douluo is not as many as Bai Wanwan and the others, the outcome of a real battle is still uncertain.
In other words, if they really fight, the chances of both sides suffering heavy losses are much higher, and even if one side wins, it will definitely be a Pyrrhic victory.
Therefore, he genuinely didn't believe that Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan would really risk everything to fight Clear Sky Sect to the death.
"Then there's no need to discuss it!"
"Make your move, take down Tang Xiao first."
"I'll gather all my forces again and attack the Clear Sky Sect. I want to see how much strength the once Number One Sect Under Heaven has now. Even if they have bones of steel, I'll see if I can crush them."
Bai Wanwan held the Reverse Wave Dragon Spine Spear, pointing it at Tang Xiao in front of her.
Qian Renxue didn't say anything to stop her, but just watched quietly.
Guibao, Moxiong, Ling Yuan, She Long, Ci Xue, and others made their moves almost simultaneously.
Fifth Soul Skill: Shadowy Light.
Sixth Soul Skill: Blazing Meteor Fall.
Sixth Soul Skill: Weaving Flame Feathers.
Fifth Soul Skill: Thorn Bone Spikes.
Ninth Soul Skill: Ten Thousand Serpents Devour Their Master.
Guibao's figure transformed into a streak of light, charging directly at Tang Xiao.
The Blood Demon Mad Bear Moxiong roared to the sky, and meteors carrying Lie Yan flames rained down from mid-air, heading straight for Tang Xiao's position.
The wings of the Blazing Fire Spirit Kite behind the Ling Yuan flapped, and fiery feathers shot out one after another.
Bone spikes erupted from Ci Xue's body, blocking Tang Xiao's escape route.
She Long then threw the Snake Lance in his hand into the sky, charging up his Ninth Soul Skill.
Tang Xiao raised the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, smashing the incoming meteorites one by one. While dodging the Huo Yu shooting in, he threw a punch that collided with Guibao's punch.
Bone spikes burst forth from all around, propelling Tang Xiao's body into the air.
The Snake Lance transformed into a giant serpent, carrying unparalleled power, and crashed into Tang Xiao, sending him flying through the air and crashing heavily into the ground, creating a large crater. Numerous cracks, like a spider web, spread outwards.
"Oh my god~"
"Uncle She, are you serious?"
"I don't intend to actually kill Tang Xiao or fight the Clear Sky Sect to the death right now."
Bai Wanwan observed the situation before her, her gaze subtly shifting to She Long's position as she silently pondered the matter.
Hmm~
Everyone else used their fifth or Sixth Soul Skill, but Uncle She was honest and never played tricks; he used his ultimate move right away.
While killing Tang Xiao wasn't out of the question, the main issue was that she wasn't prepared for a life-or-death struggle with the Clear Sky Sect.
With their current manpower, they are only about equal to the Clear Sky Sect. If they were to fight the Clear Sky Sect to the death, it would be a lose-lose situation, and even if they won, it would be a Bai Wanwan wants to see.
Although there will inevitably be casualties in war, why fight a Pyrrhic victory and suffer too much loss on your side if you can crush the enemy?
Bai Wanwan's original intention in ordering the attack was simply to put some pressure on Tang Xiao and gain more leverage in negotiations.
However, the pressure on them now might be a bit too much.
However, backing down is impossible. After all, backing down halfway would mean that their side doesn't really want to go to war with the Clear Sky Sect, which would reduce their bargaining chips.
My thoughts raced.
Bai Wanwan's expression remained indifferent, unchanged.
Giving up is absolutely impossible.
Moreover, looking at it from another perspective, She Long's all-out effort might not be a bad thing.
This gives Tang Xiao the illusion that his side is truly determined to fight the Clear Sky Sect to the death, regardless of the consequences.
Let's see who succumbs to the pressure first.
If we really manage to kill Tang Xiao, then we might as well go all the way and return to the Star Dou Great Forest overnight to ask Di Tian for help. With Di Tian's help, we can forcefully crush the Clear Sky Sect.
Qian Renxue gently twirled her fingertips, exchanged a glance with Bai Wanwan without making a sound, and instantly understood each other's thoughts.
Let's see if Tang Xiao will back down.
If all else fails, then we might as well go all the way and attack the Clear Sky Sect.
On the other side.
From the large crater in the ground, a Clear Sky Hammer as huge as a small mountain was swung out to block the incoming attack. Tang Xiao's somewhat disheveled figure also leaped out of the crater.
Are they really preparing for war?
Tang Xiao glanced in the direction of Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan, feeling unsure whether they were truly preparing to fight the Clear Sky Sect or just putting on an act.
"While youthful impetuosity may lead to reckless actions, going to war would be far too impetuous."
"But if you're talking about putting on airs, that last strike was real; I didn't hold back at all."
While Tang Xiao was thinking, he was also fending off attacks from Guibao, Moxiong, and others.
Although he was a level 96 Peak Douluo with a higher Soul Power Level than all the other Titled Douluo present, it was absolutely impossible for him to fight five opponents at once.
Therefore, when faced with attacks from Guibao, Moxiong, and others, he could only do his best to defend himself.
"Haotian True Body."
"The Haotian Nine Absolutes: The Tremor Absolute '!"
Tang Xiao's seventh Spirit Ring flashed rapidly as he unleashed the Haotian True Body and also activated the Tremor Absolute from the Haotian Nine Absolutes Techniques.
The Haotian Nine Absolutes, the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, and the Great Sumeru Hammer are the Three Great Arts of the Clear Sky Sect.
Among them, the Haotian Nine Absolutes are nine different methods of exerting force.
The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer belongs to the forging method.
The final Great Sumeru Hammer is a special cultivation method, the ultimate technique of which is the Ring Detonation.
However, the Great Sumeru Hammer can only be passed down to one person per generation, so only the fallen Tang Hao and Tang Chen, who is in the City of Slaughter, know how to use it. Tang Xiao, the current sect leader, does not know how.
The use of force against force by Tremor Absolute, coupled with the subtle restraint of Guibao, Moxiong, and others, gave Tang Xiao some ability to defend himself against the siege, but it was only enough to defend.
Tang Xiao was still at a significant disadvantage, being completely suppressed.