Yu Tianheng abruptly changed the subject, the smile fading from his eyes, leaving only a cold sharpness. "As for the word 'tyrant,' His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven Dou is probably unworthy of it. On the contrary, in your Star Luo Empire, which emperor, throughout history, hasn't had the blood of his brothers on his hands? Fratricide, fratricide, and patricide—this is the Star Luo Imperial Family's ingrained tradition, isn't it? If we're talking about tyrants, your Emperor is probably more deserving of the title."
"As for this war," Yu Tianheng's voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable firmness, "It was originally for the unification of the continent, to completely end this endless war! If you know what's good for you, you should lay down your weapons and surrender as soon as possible, instead of making this pointless resistance. The sooner you surrender, the fewer millions will die. Isn't that a good deed?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San's face turned icy, his eyes devoid of any warmth, and he uttered only four words: "A fool's dream."
He straightened his back, his voice resounding. "We, the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect, have the word 'unyielding' etched in our very bones; we will never bow down or submit to anyone!"
Before he could finish speaking, Tang San suddenly waved his hand. In an instant, the sound of orderly footsteps came from the woods on both sides, and hundreds of taxi soldiers dressed in tight-fitting clothes quickly stepped out, each holding an exquisitely designed Zhuge Repeating Crossbow. The dense arrows were all aimed at Yu Tianheng, their cold light chilling and their killing intent palpable.
Tang San's gaze swept over the repeating crossbows, his tone carrying a chilling intimidation. "These Zhuge Repeating Crossbow are all specially made, with arrowheads forged from thousand-year-old cold iron. Not to mention ordinary Soul Master, even the defenses of Seven-Ring Soul Sage can be easily broken through."
He stared at Yu Tianheng, a cold smirk playing on his lips. "Today, I'll let you taste its power!"
"Release the arrows!"
With Tang San's command, hundreds of soldiers simultaneously pulled the trigger, and countless cold iron arrows poured out like a torrential rain, carrying a sharp whistling sound as they rushed straight towards Yu Tianheng, determined to riddle him with bullets.
The arrow pierced the air, carrying a chilling aura as it hurtled towards Yu Tianheng's face. Yet, he stood motionless, not even blinking, let alone unleashing Soul Skill. To onlookers, this posture seemed as if he were willingly facing death, but anyone who knew him even slightly understood that this was absolutely impossible.
Just as the arrow was about to hit him, Yu Tianheng's body suddenly trembled, and an invisible aura, barely perceptible to the naked eye, suddenly appeared, completely enveloping him—it was Protective Gang Qi only martial artists who had cultivated to the extreme possessed!
When the cold iron arrows fired from Zhuge Repeating Crossbow reached within a zhang of him, they seemed to have hit a copper wall and an iron barrier, blocked by that invisible protective energy. No matter how the arrowheads trembled, they could not advance an inch further.
Yu Tianheng slowly raised his hand, his eyes indifferent as ice, and then pressed down heavily downwards.
"Click--"
Countless crisp cracking sounds rang out simultaneously. The hundreds and thousands of cold iron arrows, powerful enough to pierce through Soul Saint's defenses, shattered all at once under this pressure, turning into countless iron filings that fell to the ground, leaving not a trace of threat.
Looking at the pile of metal debris, Yu Tianheng curled his lips into a mocking smile and said coldly, "Is that all you've got? Since you're so determined to take my life, at least show me some decent Hidden Weapon so I can broaden my horizons."
Despite the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow's failure, Tang San showed little disappointment. He already knew that Yu Tianheng was no ordinary Soul Master, and while this defense was unexpected, it was also reasonable.
He silently raised his hand, his fingertips twitching slightly. Instantly, ten soldiers stepped out from the ranks, each holding a cylindrical Hidden Weapon. The metal casing gleamed coldly in the sunlight, exuding a chilling aura.
Tang San's gaze fell on the cylindrical Hidden Weapon, his voice calm yet carrying a weight that could not be underestimated. "Why don't you take a look at this—this thing is called the Torrential Rain Pear Blossom Needle."
He paused, his tone turning cold. "Without needing to activate it with Soul Power, the moment the mechanism is triggered, it can fire twenty-seven needle-shaped Hidden Weapon, each capable of piercing the defenses of a top-tier Soul Master. With twenty-seven fired in rapid succession, let alone Seven-Ring Soul Sage, even Eight-Ring Soul Douluo would be riddled with holes once it gets close. Even with extraordinary cultivation, it would be difficult to withstand its sharpness."
"Do it!" Tang San ordered in a deep voice.
Ten soldiers simultaneously pressed the trigger of the Torrential Rain Pear Blossom Needle. A series of sharp, hissing sounds filled the air, like a torrential downpour. Countless needle-shaped Hidden Weapon, as fine as cow's hair, glowed with a ghostly blue light, sweeping towards Yu Tianheng like a dense net of light. The sharp whistling of the needles cutting through the air was ear-piercing, and the overwhelming force was more than ten times more ferocious than the previous Zhuge Repeating Crossbow.
As expected, the power of the Torrential Rain Pear Blossom Needle far surpassed that of the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow. Yu Tianheng's Protective Gang Qi fluctuated violently under the impact of the needle rain, and the originally invisible aura shield began to ripple, like the surface of water being blown by a gale. In just a few breaths, fine cracks appeared on the aura shield, and with a soft "pop," the aura that was strong enough to withstand the cold iron arrows was actually broken through!
"It's done!" Tang San felt a surge of excitement and couldn't help but exclaim softly. Using ten Torrential Rain Pear Blossom Needle at once was an astronomical expense, but if he could kill Yu Tianheng, the commander of the Heaven Dou Empire, here, this gamble would be worth it!
However, the joy on Tang San's face froze the next moment, his eyes filled with disbelief.
The rain of needles, which pierced through the protective aura, shot towards Yu Tianheng without hindrance, but the expected scene of the Hidden Weapon piercing through his body did not occur.
The moment those needle-shaped Hidden Weapon, as fine as cow hair, touched Yu Tianheng's robes, they seemed to have struck ancient black iron. The crisp clanging sounds were as dense as popping beans, and countless silver needles shattered instantly under the impact of the enormous force, turning into specks that fell down in a flurry.
Yu Tianheng didn't even move an inch. He just looked down at the shattered Hidden Weapon, a cold smile curving his lips, as if mocking the futile attack.
It turns out that Yu Tianheng was no longer Soul Master in the ordinary sense. He had broken through the mysteries of Martial Dao arts and forcefully stepped into the legendary realm of the Human Immortal Realm.
Martial artists at this level have already undergone a complete physical transformation, experiencing countless trials and tribulations, ultimately forging an indestructible and indestructible body.
Beneath the skin, it seemed that every inch of the bones and tendons had been tempered by ancient iron, and the flesh and blood were filled with an overwhelming and irresistible spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming a natural defensive barrier.
Let alone ordinary iron Hidden Weapon, even a full-force Soul Skill from Titled Douluo would be nothing more than a tickle to him.
Such defensive capabilities are unparalleled throughout the Douluo Continent.
In terms of pure physical strength, he even surpassed those Beast Martial Soul Master known for their defense. Even the legendary Titan Giant Ape, with its astonishing defensive power, paled in comparison to his indestructible body.