Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 424 Price
Han Tao's eyes were as cold as frost.

The Haotian Hammer was shattered, and the scattered fragments were like a raging torrent, moving faster than the process of building up power and momentum.

However, in Han Tao's eyes, it was still as slow as a swift.

"hehe!"

The Titan Ape revealed a憨厚 (honest and simple) yet mocking smile.

Upon seeing its appearance, Han Tao immediately made up his mind, his tone suddenly softening.

"You seem to have forgotten one person!"

"Who?"

At this moment, Tang Chen's condition was drastically worse.

As the illusion faded, the dappled light and shadow in the sky disappeared.

Beneath the blue silver domain, the power of "disguise" dissipated, and two figures stood beside Han Tao.

"Yang Wudi?"

"The patriarch of the Po clan was once a subordinate sect of the Haotian Sect."

Tang Chen's expression froze.

Now, how could he not understand that Yang Wudi had betrayed the Haotian Sect?

"Why did you betray me?"

Tang Xiao questioned.

Yang Wudi said with disdain, "Your Haotian Sect retreated so easily, but do you know how our Po clan has managed all these years?"

"Because of the Spirit Hall's targeting, countless clansmen have been assassinated, secretly bribed, and even finding food has become a problem!"

The Soul-Shattering Spear stood horizontally in front of his chest.

Turning his head to face Ning Fengzhi, his expression was respectful: "Thank you, Sect Master Ning, for giving the Po Clan a chance to breathe."

The financial assistance provided by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School may seem meaningless to many, but for the Broken Clan, it cannot be simply summarized as gratitude.

Yang Wudi is not Yu Xiaogang, nor is he an ungrateful person.

Moreover, the "Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower" given to him by Ning Rongrong made him the only "title" in the history of the Breaking Clan. How could such a favor be easily repaid?

"Yang Wudi is now a retainer of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and one of only three Title Douluo in the sect."

Ning Fengzhi stepped forward indifferently.

And at this moment—beside Yang Wudi stood Xiao Wu in a pink and white palace dress.

Han Tao looked at the Son of the Earth and smiled contemptuously.

"Now, you don't need to worry about my safety!"

"Because before I die, your Little Wu will surely pass away before me!"

Han Tao's eyes swept over the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python.

The vines of the Blue Silver Realm entwined around her, blocking the shattered Haotian Hammer.

Han Tao stepped back behind her.

"do not want!"

Amidst the Titan Ape's voice filled with regret.

The Haotian Hammer shattered, and the flying steel fragments splattered across the gaping hole in the ground.

"Teleport!"

"Invincible Golden Body!"

A pinkish-white figure, shimmering with the brilliance of golden light.

She tried to dodge and resist the sharpness of the Haotian Hammer, but in the next second her abdomen was pierced through.

The Titan Ape's eyes widened in terror: "Sister Xiaowu, what are you doing here? Why are you here?"

No, this isn't true.

Pain, regret, and even disbelief at the harsh reality.

The pinkish-white Xiao Wu had blood at the corner of her mouth and pressed her fingers against the wound on her abdomen.

Despite the excruciating pain, he roared, "Han Tao, you are truly a despicable scoundrel!"

Han Tao chuckled: "Thank you for the compliment."

"Only the human heart should not be easily deceived!"

"Since I let you go back then, how could I not have a backup plan?"

"Now that your Erming has chosen to attack me, naturally the person who is most heartbroken by him must bear the consequences!"

His smile was unrestrained, much like that of a villain occupying a high position.

Han Tao's [Synchronous Resonance] has disappeared, and Tang Chen's martial soul has shattered, but the aftershocks of the collision are still spreading towards the earth's veins.

This is the aftermath of a "god-level" attack, devastating and unstoppable.

"Han Tao, did you foresee this?"

"No, no, I'm not Tang San, please don't think so badly of me!"

Han Tao waved his hand in protest and shook his head: "If the chimpanzee hadn't intervened, or had just stood by and watched, you wouldn't have ended up like this."

The Titan Ape charged forward, blocking Xiao Wu's path and facing the massive shockwave head-on.

"No, Erming!" Her voice was choked with sobs.

His eyes were streaked with tears, whether from the excruciating pain or from regret, it was hard to tell.

"This is the aftermath of a clash between gods!"

"Erming, you can't stay here! You can't stop them! You'll die!"

She was shouting.

The Titan Ape's eyes were exceptionally firm, and its arms were crossed in front of its chest.

The powerful shockwaves and blazing flames were scorching its skin, muscles, bones, and internal organs.

"I'm willing to do it for Sister Xiaowu!"

Han Tao suddenly clapped his hands: "That's truly a moving emotion."

"Unfortunately, your death is meaningless, because you cannot withstand this overwhelming power, nor can you save your little sister Wu."

"Why?" it replied awkwardly.

Han Tao also gazed intently at the approaching air blast.

The ground is closing in, a rare joint effort from Han Tao and the Titan Ape, but it's too slow, and it seems like everything is beyond saving.

"Only gods can contend with gods."

"And you soul beasts possess an innate ability: sacrifice!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu was taken aback: "Han Tao, you want me to sacrifice myself?"

The sacrificial ritual of the soul beast is above all else.

Even attacks surpassing the level of gods must wait for the sacrificial ritual to be completed.

Han Tao pointed to the numerous worshippers, many members of the Haotian Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

"These are all Title Douluo. Even if you wanted to sacrifice yourselves to them, you couldn't!"

"and then?"

"Ye Lingling has no hatred towards you. She has just broken through to the Soul Saint realm and is waiting for your Soul Rings!"

The chimpanzee took a breath, its resolve unwavering: "I'm willing to be sacrificed!"

Without the slightest hesitation, it initiated the sacrificial ritual, but was rejected by Ye Lingling.

"no!"

Ye Lingling turned her head away.

She is unwilling to follow other people's arrangements when it comes to her own interests.

"You're a spirit beast powered by the earth, and you have absolutely no relation to the aquatic Nine-Heart Begonia. I don't want your spirit ring!"

"What?" The Titan Ape was stunned.

It's a 100,000-year-old soul beast, how could someone just refuse it like that? It makes no sense.

"I come!"

Xiao Wu, looking delicate and charming, took a step forward.

Just as she was about to initiate the sacrificial ritual, a spirit beast was always faster than her, and the Azure Bull Python showed the decisiveness it should have.

[Sacrifice Begins]

The Titan Ape's mistake led to Xiao Wu being manipulated by Han Tao, but in the end, it was the Azure Bull Python that was injured.

With its last breath, the Azure Bull Python said to her, "Ye Lingling, I am a water-attribute soul beast!"

"Moreover, Sister Xiaowu is already seriously injured. I hope that after I sacrifice myself, you can help heal her!"

Ye Lingling nodded gently: "Okay!"

The Nine-Heart Begonia, an alternation of blue and pink, bestows upon Xiao Wu its healing radiance at the very moment the Azure Bull Python makes its sacrifice.

The abdominal wound healed under the treatment of the Nine-Heart Begonia.

Its life, soul, faith, bloodline, spiritual power, and origin were all transformed into nourishment.

Numerous energies swirled, formed, and wove together, transforming into a crimson soul ring, which was engraved upon the Nine-Hearted Begonia.

And the soul bone.

"External soul bone?"

Tang Xiao of the Haotian Sect turned his head away in shock, his eyes flashing with greed.

As Ye Lingling's will guided her, the external soul bone gradually took shape, becoming a sky-blue tailbone.

"The Azure Bull Python's true form is a python, possessing the potential to evolve into the Azure Divine Dragon, and its tailbone should be the most perfect form of an external soul bone!"

"The Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty!"

Xiao Wu was heartbroken and cried out in despair.

After a long time, the wounds healed under the care of the Nine-Heart Begonia, and he regained some strength.

"Ye Lingling, could you give me the soul bone?"

The beloved Ming Dynasty has made a sacrifice; its remaining soul resides within the external soul bones.

Her humble plea, her hopeful gaze fixed on Ye Lingling, was a demand for the sacrificial offerings from the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)