The allied forces, who had been charging forward just moments before, suddenly suffered massive breaches, with dead and wounded strewn about.
In the chaos, someone screamed and asked what it was. It wasn't until the battlefield was being cleared that a few lotus-shaped metal fragments were found among the wreckage, and the answer was finally learned from the prisoners.
The powerful weapon used by the Star Luo Empire is called the " Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus ".
It is said to have been developed by Tang Hao, the son of Tang San Hao, and later the Star Luo Empire devoted its entire nation's resources to its research and development.
No one expected that the Star Luo Empire, on the verge of collapse, would possess such a deadly weapon. A sudden defeat cast a shadow over the victory that the allied forces of the two countries had been within reach.
Inside the Heaven Dou Army's camp, when Yu Tianheng heard the news of the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus's appearance, his brows furrowed only slightly for a moment before relaxing, showing little panic on his face.
He tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his mind racing with calculations: Although the name of this Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus was renowned and its power astonishing, he had already broken through the shackles of Martial Dao and reached the realm of the Human Immortal Realm. His physical body had been tempered and refined, making it virtually indestructible. Ordinary attacks couldn't even scratch him. Even if the mere Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus could break through his defenses, it would have absolutely no chance of taking his life.
Moreover, the crafting process for this item is extremely complex and requires a massive amount of rare materials. Even with the Star Luo Empire's immense national strength, it's unlikely they could amass a few, and thus wouldn't be able to cause much of a stir.
But then he thought again that the cultivation levels of his generals varied greatly, and if they were to encounter a sudden attack from the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus, there would inevitably be casualties.
After a moment's hesitation, Yu Tianheng stood up, his black robe fluttering even without wind. A resolute glint flashed in his eyes. "Fine, rather than passively defending, it's better to take the initiative to end this matter." With that, he vanished from the tent in a flash.
He wanted to personally confront this so-called Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus, and also to show the world his current strength, so as to prevent the Spirit Hall Empire from underestimating him.
The north wind was like a knife, sweeping across the vast snowfields north of the Star Luo Empire.
Yu Tianheng was clad in black armor, the dragon patterns of which were faintly visible in the wind and snow. His steps were steady, neither concealing his aura nor his presence—the overwhelming pressure belonging to the Human Immortal Realm realm was like an invisible declaration, clearly transmitted between heaven and earth. He was alone, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, piercing straight into the heart of the Star Luo Empire.
The message quickly reached the Star Luo Empire's intelligence hub, the " Dark Network." When Yu Tianheng's identity and whereabouts were confirmed, the entire hub instantly erupted in excitement.
"It's the Divine Martial King of Heaven Dou! One of the two commanders of the allied forces!" A general slammed his fist on the table, his eyes blazing with fervor. "He dares to venture deep into enemy territory alone? This is a golden opportunity! If we kill him, the allied forces will be crippled, and our morale will soar to new heights!"
In a short while, an urgent order spread throughout the northern frontier: the empire's most elite " Black Armor Elite Warriors " Soul Master Battalion was to be mobilized, carrying over a hundred kinds of the Tang Sect's secret hidden Hidden Weapon, including the deadly weapon capable of turning the tide of battle— the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus. And the command of this decapitation operation ultimately fell into the hands of Tang San.
Tang San is the son of Haotian Douluo Tang Hao, and also the sworn brother of Dai Mubai, the crown prince of the Star Luo Empire. He has also developed a large number of hidden weapons for the empire, so he holds a very high position in the Star Luo Empire. Moreover, he is resourceful and wise, so having him lead the decapitation operation should ensure its success.
At this moment, Tang San stood atop a mountain, a Bone-Piercing Nail twirling between his fingertips, a cold glint in his eyes.
After hearing the messenger's report, he looked in the direction Yu Tianheng had come from, a cold glint flashing in his Purple Demon Eye: " The Divine Martial King... since you dared to charge into the formation alone, don't even think about going back."
Before the words were even finished, hundreds of Soul Master with composed auras had already gathered behind him. The soft sounds of Hidden Weapon clashing in their bags were particularly clear in the wind and snow. A Titled Douluo carefully protected the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus that lay quietly, waiting for the right moment to turn this snowfield crimson.
The cold wind whipped snowflakes against his face, and a strange tremor suddenly came from the frozen ground beneath Yu Tianheng's feet. He paused slightly, his gaze sweeping across the suddenly silent dense forest ahead, a cold, sharp smile curving his lips.
A soft laugh echoed across the vast snowfield, carrying a hint of mockery and understanding.
"Since you're here," he called out, his voice not loud, yet it pierced through the wind and snow, clearly reaching the depths of the dense forest, "Why not come out and meet us? Hiding like this is beneath the bearing of the elite of the Star Luo Empire."
Before the words were finished, the snowdrift in front suddenly exploded, and dozens of figures leaped out like Gui Mei, instantly forming a tight encirclement. On the hills on both sides of the dense forest, more powerful Soul Master slowly stood up, their Soul Power fluctuations spreading like a tide, making the air seem to freeze.
The crowd parted to make way, Tang San walked out slowly, his blue robes fluttering in the wind.
Behind him followed several powerful figures with unfathomable auras, their gazes fixed on Yu Tianheng like those of hawks.
Tang San didn't step forward. Instead, he stood atop the high snow slope, looking down at the figure trapped in the center. His Purple Demon Eye remained calm, and his voice, though indifferent, carried an undeniable pressure. " Divine Martial King, you have quite the audacity to venture alone into the heart of my Star Luo Empire Kingdom. Today will be your burial ground."
Yu Tianheng raised his eyes and met the dozens of murderous gazes. Far from being afraid, he straightened his spine and said, " Tang San? I didn't expect that Star Luo Empire would need you, the ' Grandmaster of Hidden Weapon,' to personally take action."
Now that we're here, let's skip the small talk and get started.
Upon hearing this, the person behind Tang San hurriedly took out Hidden Weapon, intending to kill Yu Tianheng.
But Tang San stopped him.
He stepped forward, his gaze like a blade hardened with ice, fixed on Yu Tianheng, his voice so cold it could freeze the air. " Yu Tianheng, I've long heard of your name. The next patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a genius rarely seen in the Soul Master World in a century. With such talent, you should have reached the pinnacle of cultivation and brought glory to your sect."
He paused, his tone suddenly turning sharp. "But you chose to side with that tyrant Heaven Dou, who murdered his father and brother, willingly becoming his henchman and accomplice! You even colluded with the Spirit Hall Empire, leading your army to attack my Star Luo Empire —how many people have died in the past six months? How many more orphans and widows have been added to our towns? Today, you will pay for these blood debts!"
Tang San's Soul Power surged with his words, and the surrounding wind and snow seemed to be stirred up even more violently by this aura. The Soul Master behind him revealed their killing intent, waiting only for a command to rush forward.
He himself stared intently at Yu Tianheng, his Purple Demon Eye filled with icy questioning, as if trying to see through the other man inside and out.
Upon hearing this, Yu Tianheng raised an eyebrow, a chilling smile playing on his lips. His gaze swept over Tang San with undisguised mockery. "Willing to be a lackey, a traitor to the emperor?" He deliberately drew out his words, as if he'd heard the biggest joke in the world. "You're now part of the Star Luo Empire, leading the Star Luo Empire with your might. What right do you have to stand here and point fingers at me?"