Tang Hao had just stood up when he coughed again, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He swayed and almost fell over.
Tang Xiao immediately helped him sit down and said in a deep voice, "Brother Hao, don't get agitated. Your injuries are too severe; you can't even move your Martial Soul. Let me go."
Tang Hao gritted his teeth, his face showing resentment, but he also knew his own physical condition.
The cost of Ring Detonation was too high. His body, already riddled with hidden injuries, was further impacted by the explosion of five Soul Ring. It would take at least half a year of recuperation to fully recover.
At this moment, his meridians were in disarray, and he couldn't even activate his martial Martial Soul, let alone fight anyone.
Tang Xiao glanced at him, then at Tang San, his brows furrowing slightly. "However... if I make a move, I'll inevitably have to use the Clear Sky Hammer. Once my Martial Soul is exposed, it's tantamount to telling everyone that the Clear Sky Sect was behind it. The Clear Sky Sect is just preparing to reopen its gates, and it's not wise to make too many enemies. Offending the Star Luo Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be detrimental to the sect."
Upon hearing this, Tang San remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Uncle, I have a Hidden Weapon that might allow you to avoid revealing your Clear Sky Hammer."
Immediately, Tang San took out two iron galls, one large and one small, from a Storage Ring.
The iron galls were entirely black, with Youyou metallic luster on their surface. The larger ones were about the size of a duck egg, while the smaller ones were about the size of a chicken egg.
It is the " Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Orb," ranked fifth among the Tang Sect's Mechanical Hidden Weapon.
Tang San explained, "This type of Hidden Weapon is called the Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Orb.' The larger one releases a potent poison, while the smaller one sprays out hundreds of Bone-Melting Needles, specifically designed to break through Body-Protecting Qi Barrier, and is incredibly poisonous. Once pierced, the poison spreads rapidly, turning bones into cotton wherever it passes. Its power is related to the user's Soul Power; the higher the Soul Power, the greater the power. With my uncle's Soul Power, he could easily threaten Titled Douluo without revealing his Martial Soul. One hit, and he'd immediately flee."
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao, who was standing to the side, showed a strange expression on his face.
Tang Hao had long known that Tang San was extraordinary since childhood. None of the techniques Tang San had been practicing since he was young, as well as the various exquisite Hidden Weapon, strange footwork, and Purple Eye Skill, were taught to him by Tang Hao.
Did Tang San learn all of this on his own?!
Tang Hao once doubted whether Tang San was really his son.
But ever since Tang San awakened the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, Tang Hao no longer had any doubts. After all, Martial Soul doesn't lie.
As for those anomalies, Tang Hao could only explain them to himself. After all, it was born of Soul Beast, so some anomalies were not surprising.
Tang Xiao took the two iron capsules and asked curiously, "Are these things really useful?"
Tang San nodded and then explained the usage and characteristics of the Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Orb.
Tang Xiao grew increasingly alarmed as he listened. The killing intent contained within those two tiny iron galls was far more sinister and vicious than many Soul Skill he had ever seen.
Tang Xiao nodded finally, carefully put away the two iron pills, and said in a deep voice, "Alright. You two stay here to recover, I'll go now."
After saying that, Tang Xiao left the Stone Cave, took off into the air, and flew towards the Star Luo Empire.
The cave fell silent again, save for Tang Hao's heavy breathing and Yu Xiaogang's occasional groans.
On the other side, the Star Luo Empire's army sped westward toward Star Luo City without stopping.
Sitting in the carriage, Dai Mubai felt uneasy for some reason, his chest tightening.
But thinking of Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and the Retired Emperor secretly protecting him, Dai Mubai forcibly suppressed his inner tension, but couldn't help but become more vigilant.
Dai Weisi, however, was in a great hurry in the other carriage.
The Spirit Hall has yet to fulfill its promise to him.
If Dai Mubai returns to Star Luo City, Dai Tianxing will officially appoint him as Crown Prince. In return, Dai Tianxing will lose everything, including his cultivation and wealth.
Thinking about all this, Dai Weisi unconsciously clenched the fabric on his knees.
The group continued westward.
The sun was high in the sky, and the fields on both sides of the official road shone golden in the autumn sunlight.
Just past noon, the group arrived at a hilly area.
The official road passes between two low mountains, where the terrain suddenly narrows, and the slopes on both sides are covered with dense forests.
Dai Mubai was leaning against the carriage, resting with his eyes closed.
suddenly,
"Boom..."
A series of muffled, loud noises came from both sides of the hillside simultaneously.
Dozens of huge rocks tumbled down from the heights and crashed heavily onto the official road!
The deafening roar of the boulder hitting the ground, along with the flying rubble and dust, severed the entire official road in half.
The rolling boulder cut the group in two, separating the front and rear, preventing them from looking after each other.
"Enemy attack! Protect His Highness!" A sharp alarm pierced the sky.
The accompanying Star Luo Empire Iron Cavalry reacted swiftly, forming ranks to protect the carriages in the center.
Dai Mubai abruptly lifted the car curtain.
On the hills on both sides, hundreds of men dressed in black appeared.
They were agile and had a deep, focused aura, clearly indicating that they were all well-trained Soul Master.
" The Spirit Hall..." Dai Mubai's eyes darkened.
In these hilly passes, the cavalry's most effective charge formations are stretched out by the terrain, making it difficult for the Star Luo Empire Iron Cavalry to fully utilize their advantages.
"Everyone get off the bus!" Dai Mubai shouted in a low voice.
Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and others quickly got out of the car and gathered around.
Not far away, Dai Weisi and his group, who had been positioned at the front of the procession, also disembarked from their carriages.
Dai Weisi showed no sign of panic; in fact, a faint smile even appeared on his lips.
Before Dai Mubai could think any further, four terrifying auras rose up from the hills on both sides!
On the right are Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, while on the left are Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo.
Beneath the feet of the four, nine Soul Ring, each a different color—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—pulsed slowly.
The aura of Titled Douluo was released without reservation, causing the Star Luo Empire Iron Cavalry present to turn pale, and even their warhorses to paw at each other uneasily.
Titled Douluo! And there are four Titled Douluo!
Dai Mubai's pupils suddenly contracted.
"What a grand gesture..."
Hundreds of men in black seized the opportunity to swarm down the hillside, heading straight for Dai Mubai and his group!
The light of their Soul Skill flickered in their hands, their killing intent palpable.
A fierce glint flashed in Dai Mubai, Gengjin White Tiger Martial Soul instantly possessed him, sprouting wings on his back and extending tiger claws.
" Little Ao, Rongrong, buff me and Zhu Qing! Everyone else, maintain formation and protect the support."
"Alright!" Oscar had been preparing for a long time, his hands rubbing together rapidly, and the Soul Ring under his feet lit up one after another.
Two sausages, shimmering with iridescent light, flew out of his hands and were thrown at Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing respectively.
Ning Rongrong cupped her palm, and the Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda appeared, radiating dazzling light.
" The Nine Treasures Have Names: First: Strength; Three-Day Soul; Fourth: Defense!"
Three streams of light precisely entered Dai Mubai's body.
" Of the Nine Treasures Have Names, the Second: Speed, Three-Day Soul!"
Two more streaks of light landed on Zhu Zhuqing.
The two of them each consumed the Rainbow Auspicious Cloud Sausage and received a comprehensive boost from the Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda, causing all their attributes to surge by 90% and their aura to almost double out of thin air!