Gate of Silence
As soon as Xiao Ming finished speaking, countless gazes from within the mountain range turned towards him.
The Hall of Souls Master was a figure whose fearsome reputation in the Central Plains was so great that it instilled terror in almost everyone. Although he gradually faded from people's sight due to a long period of seclusion, his infamy remained undiminished...
If we were to rank the most influential figures in Central Plains, the Hall of Souls Master, Hun Miesheng, would undoubtedly be among the top!
Xiao Ming was no less impressive; Heavenly Court Alliance Leader and Dou Sheng Expert in his twenties—either of these identities was enough to intimidate the Central Plains.
The duel between the two is captivating enough. This battle is the most important one of the day. One side is the Lord of the Hall of Souls, and the other Heavenly Court Alliance Leader. Their battle will determine the outcome of this final battle!
"Why not wait until they've decided who's the winner? While that probably won't change the final outcome, it could give you a few more days to live."
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Hall of Souls Master slowly stepped forward. When he was a hundred feet away from Xiao Ming, he finally stopped. He looked up at the latter, smiled faintly, and spoke with composure and calmness, showing no emotion whatsoever due to the current situation.
Xiao Ming's gaze met that of the Hall of Souls Master, and undercurrents surged, making the air seem to heat up at that moment.
"The Hall Master seems quite confident in himself, but one should never speak too definitively, lest he humiliate himself."
As Xiao Ming spoke, he became wary. He didn't believe that Hun Miesheng couldn't sense his realm. How could Hun Miesheng be so arrogant if he knew his strength and combat power? He probably had some trump card.
"Heh, the Hall of Souls leaves no room for survival in its actions. This saying only applies to mediocre people. To achieve great things, caring about such things is ultimately petty."
"Because of you, the clan has many complaints about me. When you first showed your talent, I ordered your capture. Although they didn't underestimate you, your strength has grown far beyond what ordinary people could have predicted, which is why you've repeatedly escaped death..."
The Hall of Souls Master stared at Xiao Ming with a slightly complicated expression. This man, who was now a major threat to the Hall of Souls, had previously been thought to be someone whose subordinates had underestimated him, which allowed him to grow stronger. But after getting to know him better, he realized that he couldn't really blame his subordinates.
Anyone who knows Xiao Ming knows how outrageous his growth rate is. In just a few years, he has actually reached a point where he can rival the Hall of Souls!
Keep in mind that Xiao Ming is only twenty-four years old this year!
If we set aside their hostile relationship, even the Hall of Souls Master held a degree of admiration for Xiao Ming.
He believed that if it were him, he would have found it difficult to overcome the arduous journey and ultimately stand atop this continent.
"However, in any case, I bear an undeniable responsibility for allowing you to grow to this point, so this time... I hope to settle these responsibilities."
The Hall of Souls Master smiled, looked at Xiao Ming opposite him whose expression had not changed at all, and slowly said.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming narrowed his eyes but did not reply. His aura gradually increased, and fiery red Dou Qi slowly surged from his body.
Seeing this, the Hall of Souls Master dared not be careless in the slightest, and retreated rapidly, launching the first attack.
In an instant, pitch-black Dou Qi exploded from his body, transforming into countless phantom souls amidst the horrified gazes of many. These phantom souls formed a strange array, surrounding him and kneeling down with devout expressions. At the same time, they emitted piercing soul sound waves from their mouths.
"Ten Thousand Souls Worship!"
Countless soul sound waves condensed in front of the Hall of Souls Master, then transformed into a sonic arrow that shot out.
Xiao Ming did not choose to withstand the Advanced Heaven Tier Soul Skill head-on. His Dou Qi Realm could easily defeat his opponent, but his Soul Realm was on the same level as the Hall of Souls Master. Even if he was slightly stronger, the difference was limited.
"The Yellow Springs Heaven's Wrath!"
A tidal wave of soul sound waves surged forth and collided with each other.
"Waaaaah!"
The two soul sound waves collided fiercely, and instantly, an overwhelming wailing of souls resounded across the sky. Under the influence of these soul sound waves, many powerful figures turned pale, spat out a mouthful of blood, and then retreated in horror. The residual force of the sound waves alone made them utterly vulnerable.
In the sky, the sound waves collided and spread, and the countless illusory souls surrounding the Hall of Souls Master exploded one after another, eventually being blasted to smithereens. However, the Soul Palace Master himself did not seem to suffer much damage under this protection.
"The Gate of Silence!"
When his first move failed, Hun Miesheng was not surprised, but his expression became much more solemn. His hands formed a series of strange hand seals, and then dense black energy surged out from his palms, transforming into a giant black door filled with an eerie Aura. The door opened wide, revealing darkness like a black hole, and it was unknown what kind of strange space it led to.
"It's the Gate of Silence!!"
"It is said that this Gate of Silence was created by an Ancient Times Dou Di, capable of swallowing all things in heaven and earth!"
Upon seeing this scene, a hint of astonishment flashed across the eyes of the onlookers. It wasn't because Xiao Ming was able to so easily resolve Hun Miesheng's Ten Thousand Souls Worship, but because Hun Miesheng actually possessed such a rare item.
This Gate of Silence is quite eerie, because it is completely different from ordinary Dou Skill. In fact, it cannot even be called a Dou Skill; rather, it is more appropriate to call it a space created by solitary cultivation.
This space is extremely difficult to refine. The space inside the gate is filled with the Aura of death. Even Dou Sheng Expert is sucked in will be corroded and die by the Death Aura if he cannot escape. Moreover, after his death, his life essence will become nourishment for the Gate of Silence, making it even more powerful. In Ancient Times, this Gate of Silence attracted many powerful people to fight for it. Unexpectedly, it eventually fell into the hands of the Hall of Souls and was successfully refined.
"Hehe, Xiao Ming, this Gate of Silence was specially borrowed from a senior member of the clan. Even Seven Star Dou Sheng would only face certain death if he entered it. Isn't that giving you enough credit?"
Having retrieved the Gate of Silence, the Hall of Souls Master felt confident and burst into laughter.
"The Gate of Silence, it's actually this thing."
A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Ming's eyes. The Gate of Silence could indeed pose a threat to him. If it were suddenly released during the battle and captured him, he would probably be helpless.
However, now that he's on his guard, trying to arrest him is nothing short of wishful thinking.
In truth, Hun Miesheng had no other choice. He had originally planned to release it suddenly during the battle, but in close combat, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold out long enough to release the Gate of Silence.