Soul Land: Summoning the Six Paths of Pain at the Start
Chapter 8

Hell Path Summons King Yama to Devour Xiao Wu, Tang San Breaks Down in Tears and Kneels to Beg for Mercy

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Xiao Wu was still in her soul state at this moment. She passed straight through the massive boulder and appeared before the Deva Path of Pain in an instant.

Once she reached him, Xiao Wu's soul actually began to materialize, and she viciously kicked the Deva Path of Pain in the head.

At that moment, Tang San shouted the name of the move.

"Soft Bone Rabbit, Explosive Eight-Stage Throw."

This had been the trump card Tang San had prepared all along. It reminded him of his battle against Qian Renxue, when his soul power had been completely exhausted and he had turned the tide with this very move.

Just now, he had secretly discussed the plan with Xiao Wu in his mind.

Tang San had already guessed that the man with ripple-patterned eyes possessed the ability to repel everything around him. It might have been a soul skill, or perhaps an ability inherent to those eyes.

From the first test, Tang San realized that even if he attacked with the Clear Sky Hammer, the result would likely be the same. At this stage, his Blue Silver Overlord Spear was no weaker than the Clear Sky Hammer.

Under these circumstances, even using the hundred-thousand-year soul skill, Void, to block Almighty Push would be meaningless. Void could only render physical attacks ineffective; it could not negate control...

Tang San had a physical body and was not in a soul state. So even if he used Void, he would still be repelled—he simply would not be injured.

In that case, the only way to win was to rely on Xiao Wu's Eight-Stage Throw in her soul state.

Tang San had also realized that there were six enemies. If he attacked the Deva Path of Pain, he would definitely be targeted by the others. So he chose to use Void to withstand the Asura Path's missiles, then take Almighty Push head-on, allowing Xiao Wu to launch her attack at the final moment and complete the Explosive Eight-Stage Throw.

After being slammed by the boulder, Tang San could no longer hold back a mouthful of blood. His body fell weakly toward the ground, but he was not panicked, because his Soul Bone granted him the ability to fly.

Seeing Xiao Wu in her soul state kick the Deva Path of Pain away, Tang San spoke smugly.

"Although I don't know where your ability to repel everything around you comes from, I imagine... there must be some interval between uses. You can't release it continuously. But even if you use it again, it will be useless against this move... If you still refuse to release my companions, I guarantee you'll die an ugly death."

Using his Soul Bone's flight ability, Tang San landed safely. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and continued speaking triumphantly, but at that exact moment, he suddenly discovered that Xiao Wu's Explosive Eight-Stage Throw had stopped.

Xiao Wu's soul seemed to be tightly bound by some mysterious force. Then, beyond her control, she flew toward the other five people.

"What... what... Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu, what's wrong?"

Tang San immediately panicked. His eyes widened as he roared madly.

"Third Brother... Third Brother, save me... I'm so scared. I might... I might disappear. Save me, Third Brother..."

Xiao Wu turned her head in midair. Her soul trembled with terror when she saw a gigantic King Yama glaring fixedly at her, its enormous scarlet tongue hanging out as though it wanted to swallow her whole.

The Hell Path stood before King Yama, expressionlessly watching Xiao Wu's soul slowly enter King Yama's mouth...

"Ah... ah... ah..."

Xiao Wu felt an unprecedented terror and screamed loudly. She could sense that if she were swallowed by that terrifying thing, she might never have another chance to be resurrected.

That would be eternal death, without even a chance for reincarnation.

At that moment, the Deva Path of Pain touched his nose, gripping a Black Rod as he looked at Tang San and said,

"Those who have already died... must go where they belong. I'll take your beloved for you. You should not have used such a clumsy tactic against me... Do you know? The Six Paths of Pain have already transcended humanity and become gods..."

In the next instant, the Deva Path of Pain flashed away and regrouped with the other five, releasing an overwhelming pressure.

"This is the fate of those who defy gods."

The Six Paths of Pain watched Tang San expressionlessly. Tang San, who had been smug only moments ago, now had weak knees and a face filled with terror.

Tang San collapsed onto the ground, staring blankly at the Six Paths of Pain before him.

At this moment, he finally realized that he had encountered an invincible enemy.

Once he came to his senses, he hurriedly looked around.

Dai Mubai had been pinned to the ground by more than a dozen Black Rods, completely motionless.

Ma Hongjun had also fallen unconscious.

Oscar was firmly nailed to a massive boulder by Black Rods.

Zhu Zhuqing had long since been trembling in fear.

Ning Rongrong hid in a corner, too terrified to move.

Bai Chenxiang had also been flung far away, injured and unconscious.

Then he looked at Xiao Wu in the air. Her soul... was about to be swallowed by that terrifying thing.

When King Yama's tongue wrapped around Xiao Wu's soul, her eyes were filled with despair, just as they had been when she sacrificed herself.

At last, Tang San completely broke down. He immediately shouted at the top of his lungs.

"No, Xiao Wu... Don't, don't! My beloved, please, please, please spare Xiao Wu... Come at me instead. I'll do anything you want."

With tears streaming down his face, Tang San dropped to his knees with a thud and began desperately begging the Deva Path of Pain for mercy.

He had already lost Xiao Wu once. He did not want to lose her again.

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