An Expected Twist

He fired the Silent Sleeve Arrow from his sleeves and the Back-Mounted Crossbow succession!

However, Ekao nimbly dodged in the air, and Tianya's blade flashed, knocking the flying needle away. Bule Le cunningly hid behind him, interfering with the trajectory of the flying needle by releasing his Soul Power.

Tang San dared not use the Clear Sky Hammer! It wasn't because he was afraid of being exposed—who cares about that when it's a matter of life and death! What he feared was the Clear Sky Hammer's terrifying consumption of Soul Power!

Once the Soul Power is exhausted, not only will the Martial Soul be unusable, but some of the Tang Sect Secret Arts will also be unusable. This will only lead to an even greater disadvantage!

At this moment, sweat mixed with blood streamed down his face, and his breathing became heavy and rapid. But Tang San's mind remained taut, not daring to relax even for a moment!

This was the first time he had truly smelled the scent of death in the Douluo Continent! Every second felt like dancing on a knife's edge!

The three of them Bule companions, clearly understood the principle of "taking advantage of your weakness to kill you," and gave Tang San no chance to catch his breath!

The Ekao circled in the air, changing angles to launch a sneak attack.

Bule's Heavenly Gauze Twin Covers once again emanated viscous Soul Power, attempting to control it.

Meanwhile, Tianya, as the main attacker, flashed a fierce light in his eyes, seized the opening Tang San made while dodging the Ekao, and his long sword, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, slashed fiercely at Tang San's back with a piercing shriek!

"Sizzle—!"

The sound of tearing cloth was accompanied by the muffled thud of flesh bursting open! A terrifying wound, a full foot long, instantly appeared on Tang San's back, so deep that bone was visible!

Blood instantly stained his clothes! The excruciating pain made his vision go black, and he staggered!

Lin Hai blended into a large tree by the roadside. He concealed all his presence, as if even his breathing had stopped.

He used every means of concealment to its fullest extent, confident that even the central monitoring of the Divine Realm would find it impossible to detect his presence.

He watched Tang San fight a bloody battle in the arena, and observed the tacit cooperation and ruthless attacks of Bule and the other two, his eyes remaining calm and unwavering.

With their strategic mindset and numerical advantage, the three members of the "Bule Trio" indeed held an absolute upper hand.

Tang San's Tang Sect martial arts were quite good, but even he was struggling to cope with this situation. His wounds kept increasing, and his breathing became more and more disordered.

The huge wound on his back was even more shocking.

Just as Tang San was trying to muster his strength and figure out how to survive the desperate situation, a familiar voice tore through the stagnant air, booming with Thunder fury:

"How dare you! You actually dared to assassinate a student of the Shrek Academy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling golden light suddenly shone in the air.

"Seventh Spirit Skill: Owl True Body!"

The enormous phantom of the Cat Owl solidified instantly, carrying the overwhelming pressure of Soul Saint and enveloping the entire area.

Flender's figure appeared in the light, his sharp eagle eyes locking Bule the three members of the group.

"Fourth Soul Skill: Eagle Claw Blade!"

Without the slightest pause, several enormous feather blades, condensed from pure Soul Power and gleaming with a metallic cold light, tore through the air and rushed straight towards Bule and Tianya with a shriek!

Lin Hai, hidden in the shadows, sighed softly. As expected, it wouldn't be that easy; unexpected changes had still occurred.

The moment Tang San heard Flender's voice, his tense nerves suddenly relaxed. The breath he had been holding on for burst out, his body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground.

His injuries weren't actually that serious, mostly superficial wounds, but the dizziness and weakness caused by blood loss erupted the moment he relaxed.

When the words "Martial Soul Avatar" rang in the ears of Bule and his companions, the instinct for survival instantly overwhelmed all other thoughts.

Without any hesitation, the three of them, like startled rabbits, immediately chose the most primitive strategy—to split up and run away!

However, how easy is it for three ordinary Soul Ancestor to escape from a high-level Soul Saint who has attacked in anger?!

Flender's Eagle Claw Blade struck first, precisely catching up with Bule and Tianya on the ground.

"Ah--!"

"Ah--!"

Two shrill screams rang out almost simultaneously as the two bodies were pierced by terrifying Soul Power, instantly falling to the ground, their fate unknown, leaving only glaring bloodstains spreading.

The only one that managed to escape was Ekao.

He was already flying in the air, and with the advantage of his flying Martial Soul, he desperately flew towards Suotuo City the moment Flender launched his attack!

His plan was shrewd. Suotuo City full of people and eyes, Flender might not dare to kill him in broad daylight.

Moreover, the city also has the guards under the City Lord's Mansion, and the Soul Master team of the Suotuo City Spirit Hall Main Hall is stationed there. It is said that the hall master is also at the Soul Saint level!

Even if we take a step back and assume that Flender disregards the consequences, his chances of escaping in the complex environment of the city are far greater than in this desolate wilderness!

"Xiao San, are you alright?" Flender's sharp gaze swept over the two people on the ground, their lives hanging in the balance, before finally landing on the weakened Tang San, his tone filled with concern.

Tang San struggled to lift his head, his voice hoarse and weak from blood loss:

"I'm fine, Dean! Quick... quick, go after that escaped guy! We can't let him into the city!"

Clearly, Tang San was well aware of what Ekao was planning.

It's uncertain whether Bule and the other two can be saved. Once he enters the city, this matter might turn into a muddled legal battle!

"Then be careful! I'll be right back!" Without the slightest hesitation, Flender flapped his wings and chased after Ekao.

This time, Flender didn't boast; he really was fast.

How far could a mere Soul Ancestor run when a Soul Saint has awakened their Martial Soul Avatar Martial Soul Avatar, which also amplifies their speed, unleashed their full power?!

Ekao was cursing the whole way. That damned Soul Saint left when he was in Suotuo City, how come he got here so quickly?!

Little did he know that from the moment the three of them were chosen by that mysterious "Your Majesty," their fate was already sealed.

At this moment, Ekao could already see the towering outline of Suotuo City's city gate; the hope of survival was right before his eyes!

However, an irresistible force suddenly pressed down on him. He felt a sharp pain in his lower back, his vision blurred, and his body was forcibly pulled away from his trajectory toward the city gate by an immense force, lifted up like a chick.

Flender's eagle claws, as if dragging a Soul Beast, landed near Tang San with a gloomy face, and casually slammed Ekao to the ground.

"Speak! Why did you assassinate the Xiao San?" Flender's voice was icy cold, and the pressure of the Soul Saint pressed down on Ekao as if it were a physical object.

Ekao groaned in pain, but did not answer immediately.

He endured the excruciating pain in his lower back, his eyes darting around frantically, scanning the surrounding shadows and bushes with a last glimmer of hope—

He hoped that the "Your Majesty" who had given them the mission would appear like a divine intervention to save him from his predicament.

However, all he could see was a desolate wasteland and Flender's cold face, and he despaired.