Douluo Continent: Reborn as Yuhao, they all have ulterior motives.

Chapter 343 The Widow’s…(two in one)

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A beam of energy, brimming with water element, pierced through the thick ice layer. Amidst the flying ice shards, Tang San, on the ice surface, had already used the Eight Spider Lances on his back to leap away, landing steadily on the edge.

With a hiss, the sharp spider spear easily pierced into the floating ice. Despite the smooth ice beneath his feet swaying like duckweed in the towering waves, Tang San's figure remained firmly fixed on it.

Even though he himself was not affected, his expression was still somewhat solemn as he watched the ice floe being so easily punched into a large hole.

He knew that he might have underestimated the strength of this deep-sea demon whale, or perhaps he had subconsciously overlooked things that he hadn't taken seriously in his previous life.

First of all, as a true land-based Soul Master, his strength would undoubtedly be greatly reduced if the ice beneath his feet were broken and he fell into the water.

While his Soul Saint cultivation level grants him temporary flight ability, it's unrealistic to expect him to defeat a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast with just that.

Then there's the deep-sea whale species.

As the undisputed top bloodline among sea spirit beasts, their control over water elements has reached a level that other sea spirit beasts can only dream of. Especially when they are in the ocean, the combat power they unleash is beyond imagination.

In his previous life, thanks to the help of the Heart of the Ocean, he completely suppressed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King in terms of control over the ocean, which is why he didn't have any special impression of this race's talent in the ocean.

However, it wasn't until the fight actually started that he suddenly realized that he couldn't use these things at all in this life!

Without being able to use the trident, let alone suppress the ocean control ability of the deep-sea demon whale in front of him, he would be lucky if his own strength was not weakened.

Of course, if he could use the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique again, just like in the Soul Master Competition, he could crush the Deep Sea Demon Whale with his raw strength even without the Trident.

Unfortunately, the souls of those six Haotian Sect disciples were damaged to varying degrees, and they have not woken up since they fell into a coma during the competition. Obviously, it is impossible for them to be here and let him exploit them again.

Without this crucial support, even if he destroyed all seven of his soul rings, he, with only the cultivation of a Soul Saint, would still not meet the threshold for using Guanyin's Tears and Bodhi Blood.

As for mechanical concealed weapons?

If used to deal with humans who have relatively weak defenses, it's fine, but if you want to use them to deal with soul beasts whose physical strength is obviously much greater, their effectiveness will be greatly reduced.

A level 95 Super Douluo might easily defeat a 100,000-year-old soul beast, but in terms of physical attributes alone, the latter is often superior to the former.

This is the difference between humans and spirit beasts.

To break through the defenses of this top-tier ocean soul beast, area-of-effect hidden weapons like the Peacock Feather and the Buddha's Wrath Lotus are definitely not enough; the only option is to rely on the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles, which have the strongest single-target penetration ability.

However, this thing also has obvious drawbacks, namely that its attack range is too small.

It might be enough to attack humans, but against soul beasts that are hundreds of meters in size, being pierced with several bloody holes is only considered a minor injury.

Unless it hits a vital spot, it poses no fatal threat to them...

However, the deep-sea demon whale would not stop just because he regretted it. Just as Tang San was secretly troubled, a strong warning quietly rose in his heart.

Without the slightest hesitation, driven by extreme confidence in his premonition of danger, he leaped high into the air once more, and the floating ice beneath him was shattered by the massive body of the deep-sea demon whale crashing down from below.

Just like hatching from a shell, the raging waves, carrying tiny ice shards, surged and followed the enormous whale that broke through the ice and burst out of the water, seemingly blotting out the sky, as it shot straight into the heavens.

Its smooth, moist, bluish-purple skin radiated a dreamlike glow under the sunlight, making the whale look like a rising crescent moon. Even its streamlined body was full of mesmerizing beauty.

However, Tang San, as his opponent, had no intention of appreciating this beautiful scene, because the next second, the enormous whale tail lashed out at him with unstoppable force.

The surrounding air seemed unable to withstand the pressure of this attack; the air surge burst forth out of thin air, shooting out in all directions and transforming into a hurricane capable of easily tearing apart metal.

Feeling the chilling, watery vapor coming towards him, Tang San felt a sense of helplessness in the face of a tsunami disaster.

Even though fighting across ranks is commonplace for him, he is currently only a Soul Saint. If he were to take this hit squarely, he would probably be sucked into a cloud of blood mist.

Fortunately, his rich combat instincts came into play in this critical moment.

Tang San's arms were bulging with veins as he vigorously swung the Haotian Hammer, which grew larger and larger in the blink of an eye, becoming as big as a small mountain.

Haotian's Nine Absolute Techniques - The Collapse Technique!

The first move he made was the most powerful of the Nine Absolute Techniques of Haotian, which shows how much pressure he was under.

Even though he had made preparations, when the hammer head collided with the whale tail, Tang San still felt an irresistible force coming from the hammer handle.

Then, everything went black before his eyes. As the Haotian Hammer flew away, he was sent flying backward like a cannonball, skipping countless times across the sea before finally coming to a stop.

Along the way, his skin cracked from the pressure, and the splattered blood left a long, bloody trail on the sea, which looked strangely beautiful.

Seeing this, even the little white man who was watching from the sidelines was dumbfounded.

No way, with your strength that got you whipped around by a tail, where do you get the nerve to tell me you want to fight the Deep Sea Whale one-on-one?

What's wrong with the Sea God? Why would he choose such a brainless guy to inherit his divine position?

Maybe we should just let this guy die. If we let him take over, it won't be long before the seas are ravaged by death and destruction.

However, despite her complaints, the fighting power of this 100,000-year-old deep-sea demon whale also exceeded her expectations.

She thought that with her overwhelming cultivation level, she could defeat her opponent no matter what, it was just a matter of how much effort it would take.

But now it's clear that the opponent's strength is not much inferior to hers, and completing the mission will definitely not be an easy task.

She naturally didn't care whether Tang San lived or died, but if she failed to complete the Sea God's mission, the outcome would not be what she wanted to see.

Just as she was hesitating whether to let Tang San fend for himself or seize the opportunity to fight him two against one in a righteous battle, a majestic voice appeared in her mind.

"The mission has changed. Cooperate with Tang San as soon as possible to eliminate the Deep Sea Demon Whale."

Xiao Bai was stunned for a moment. Although she didn't know whether the reason for rushing her to the stage was because she was worried about Tang San's safety or for some other reason, since it was the Sea God's order, she couldn't care less about anything else at the moment. She flicked her tail and rushed forward.

The Deep Sea Whale showed no fear at her arrival, and even released its prepared skills as if it had been expected, and immediately engaged in battle with Little White.

From the very beginning, her attention was focused on Xiaobai.

After all, although she was surrounded by the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, the only one who could actually participate in the battle and pose a threat to her was the Demon Soul Great White Shark King in front of her.

As for the human she had just sent flying with a single blow, and the remaining great white sharks of the Demon Soul Clan whose cultivation levels were generally thousands or tens of thousands of years, their auras were far too weak, and she never took them seriously from beginning to end.

While the two top-tier sea spirit beasts were fiercely battling, high above this sea area, a blue-haired man was staring intently at a distant expanse of sea that had somehow been dyed a purplish-gold color and was spreading toward them at a visible speed.

Gradually, his brows furrowed.

It wasn't that he was surprised that the Demon Emperor would appear at this time. He had already anticipated the current situation when he saw Tang San take out that bottle of extremely cold spring water from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

But whether it was his imagination or not, as he recalled Tang San's actions during this deep adventure, he suddenly felt that something was not quite right.

It was as if all of this was not a simple coincidence, but something Tang San did deliberately, knowing that it would alert the Demon Emperor.

This guy with the same name as him... seems to know more than he expected?

Having silently resolved to investigate everything about Tang San after the deep adventure, the blue-haired man summoned his trident and flashed to block the purple-gold sea that was spreading in his direction.

"Tang San!!!"

The moment the man appeared, the once turbulent sea suddenly became still, and then, as if caught in a riot, towering waves rose up without any wind.

"It really was you! You killed my husband, and now you're trying to harm my daughter?!"

"The Deep Sea Demon Whale King is cruel and bloodthirsty, slaughtering countless lives. He is intolerable to the laws of Heaven and deserves to die. As the Sea God, I naturally must act on behalf of Heaven and restore peace to the ocean!"

The blue-haired man snorted coldly, and golden light burst forth from his body. The turbulent sea around him visibly and quickly returned to calm, eventually becoming as still as a blue mirror.

"Heaven cherishes life, Demon Emperor. Considering your years of arduous cultivation, turn around and leave now, and I may spare your life."

"A virtuous act of compassion? Spare my life?"

A clear voice rang out again. Looking at the blue-haired man's somewhat gloomy face, the Demon Emperor sneered, his tone filled with a chilling madness.

"It's just because a wisp of your divine soul wasn't confident it could defeat me. I'm afraid if I turn and leave now, your true form will come in person next time, won't it?"

"Ten thousand years ago you killed my husband, and now, ten thousand years later you're attacking my daughter, and you actually think I'll just walk away without doing anything?! Keep dreaming!"

Despite his displeasure at being insulted by an ant he held in utter contempt, the blue-haired man's expression remained arrogant, as if he had already secured victory.

"There is a difference between gods and mortals. You haven't even touched the threshold of becoming a god yet. Do you really think that I, a mere wisp of divine soul, am powerless against you? If you continue to be stubborn and unrepentant, you will eventually follow in your husband's footsteps."

As he finished speaking, the trident in his hand burst forth with golden light, and the seawater around the Demon Emperor seemed to receive a command, unleashing an astonishing pressure that frantically squeezed her body from all directions, forcing her to submit.

"Then come and try! Let's see if I'll die today, or if I'll obliterate this wisp of your soul!"

A pillar of purple-gold light shot into the sky from the sea, and the violent energy fluctuations instantly shattered the pressure of the seawater. The next second, a graceful figure exuding mature charm stepped out from the pillar of light.

A flawless version after careful inspection!

Her long, purplish-gold hair cascaded down to her waist, and her stunning figure was undeniable even by the gorgeous robes adorned with gold patterns. Her beautiful eyes were tinged with a hint of red, filled with undisguised madness.

Of course, the most attractive feature of a woman is the faint sadness that is hard to hide between her brows.

It's like a widow dressed in mourning clothes, wearing white flowers in her hair, forcing a smile at her husband's funeral while suppressing her grief.

With this unique aura, the woman's already stunning beauty gained an added touch of poignant sadness that evoked pity, making her even more irresistible.

Unfortunately, enemies are always filled with hatred when they meet, and these alluring qualities were quickly replaced by a frenzied killing intent.

Without relying on the power of the sea, a solidified purple-gold light erupted from the Demon Emperor, surging towards the blue-haired man like a tsunami.

Looking at the apocalyptic scene before him, the blue-haired man's lips curled into a calm and confident smile.

He twisted his body, and as he swung the golden trident in his hand, the seawater below seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, forming several giant tornadoes that shot straight into the sky, meeting the purple-gold waves.

Golden Thirteen Halberds, Second Form – A Thousand Years of Empty Space!

From a distance, the space in front of the two looked as if it were made up of two different curtains, one blue and one purple. The violent energy was clashing with each other, and the roaring sound that erupted could be clearly heard even from another battlefield far away.

"It's my mother!"

With a flick of its tail, the Deep Sea Demon Whale sent Little White flying. As if sensing something, it instinctively looked toward the location of the Demon Emperor.

However, as soon as she relaxed her guard, a strong premonition of death suddenly surged into her heart.

Tang San, who had been sent flying by her, had somehow returned to the vicinity, holding a cylindrical, silver-white box with holes in his hand. It was none other than the Tang Sect's renowned top-tier hidden weapon, capable of easily defeating a Super Douluo's Rain of Pear Blossom Needles!

With a piercing explosion, dozens of long needles pierced through the air, all aimed at the chest of the deep-sea demon whale that had no time to dodge.

Despite possessing unparalleled strength, her limited combat experience prevented her from reacting to the sense of danger as quickly as Tang San had done.

In addition, its enormous size meant that even the most agile creature could not effectively evade it, and the deep-sea whale could only watch helplessly as the danger drew closer.

puff--

After a dull thud, the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles easily tore through her defenses, leaving several inconspicuous small holes in her massive body.

A painful buzzing echoed as Tang San, covered in blood, watched the deep-sea demon whale convulse in agony. His face lit up with a gleeful smile.

It worked!

He naturally sensed the arrival of the Demon Emperor, but to his surprise, the effect was so good. Not only did it restrain Tang San of the God Realm, but it also attracted the attention of the Little Deep Sea Demon Whale, which he seized the opportunity to severely injure.

Although a normal heart injury wouldn't be fatal to the deep-sea whale's powerful vitality, such a severe blow will definitely significantly reduce its strength.

In other words, the scales of victory have begun to tip in their favor from this moment on!

Upon seeing this, Xiaobai looked delighted and immediately pounced on it again to bite wildly.

However, before she could make a move, a terrifying pressure descended from the sky, like a giant hand, pressing her firmly into the sea.

The sudden scene startled the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, including Tang San. They subconsciously looked up and were struck dumb when they saw the white-haired figure floating high in the sky, coldly looking down at everything below.

"Long time no see, Tang San."

Huo Yuhao's gaze slowly swept over Tang San's body, which was covered in wounds and bloodstains and looked terrible. Finally, it slowly stopped on Tang San's face, which was also dirty and messy and seemed to be filled with shock and disbelief at his appearance.

After catching the undisguised numbness and weariness in his eyes, as if he had experienced countless deaths, he couldn't help but curl his lips and ask in a mocking tone.

"It's only been two days and it's turned out like this... You don't seem to be doing well?"

"Isn't all of this thanks to you!?"

Tang San hissed in a low voice, but dared not make any rash moves. The anger in his heart made his voice sound like it was being squeezed out from between his teeth.

"If you came here specifically to mock me, then you've already achieved your goal, so why are you meddling in other people's business?!"

"have a finger in the pie?"

Huo Yuhao glanced at the deep-sea demon whale below and shook his head: "I just finished setting up the stage and was preparing to personally invite the two actors to perform. To be honest, it really took a lot of my energy to take control of Wenqing Valley..."

He paused for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"Of course, since I've happened to stumble upon this, I don't mind sabotaging your plans a bit more in the process."

With one step, he traversed space and arrived in front of the deep-sea demon whale, which was still struggling violently in pain.

"Don't move."

With the support of his mental power, Huo Yuhao's words seemed to have a magical effect, actually stopping the deep-sea demon whale from moving.

"Who...who are you...?"

As the stabbing pain in his chest gradually subsided, the deep-sea whale widened its eyes, its tone blank and curious.

Huo Yuhao did not answer. Taking advantage of the brief moment when he was shielding the other party from the pain, he swiftly tapped the wound repeatedly and removed all the silver needles.

After doing all that, he casually injected some life energy into the wound, watching as flesh and blood grew and the wound began to heal at a visible speed. Before he could even speak, he saw the massive body of the deep-sea demon whale suddenly shrink, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a delicate girl of about eleven or twelve years old with blue-purple hair.

The next second, the girl hugged him tightly and burst into tears.

"Dad, is that you? Mom was telling the truth, she wasn't lying to me, you really are back..."

Huo Yuhao's body stiffened.

"……what?"

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