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

Chapter 357 Let's Make a Deal (Part 2)

"What happened? Did it explode?"

Hearing the loud noise that was clearly different from before, many members of the Haotian Sect keenly sensed that something was wrong and immediately became vigilant.

"Is it another enemy attack? Everyone on high alert!"

Soon, sharp-eyed people spotted what was happening outside the window and were immediately horrified.

"Look out the window! It looks like Huo Yuhao is here again! The sect leader is outside too!"

"It's him again? He caused such a huge mess at our Haotian Sect last time, and he still dares to show up here!?"

"He probably saw that our sect leader was seriously injured, so he decided to launch a sneak attack on our Haotian Sect! We absolutely cannot let him get away this time!"

"Yes! This is precisely the time when our sect leader needs our help. Let's all attack together!"

Filled with hatred for Huo Yuhao, a group of indignant Haotian Sect disciples, led by the sect elders, rushed out of the castle and glared angrily at the figure in the sky.

"Huo Yuhao! The sect leader spared your life back then, and you still dare to show your face at the Haotian Sect!?"

"Please spare my life?"

Huo Yuhao stopped Qiu'er, who was about to make a move, and gestured for her to focus on dealing with Niu Tianhou. Only then did he lower his head and coldly look down at the person who had just spoken.

"Isn't that so? When you came to Haotian Sect with the young master, we treated you kindly, but you repaid kindness with enmity and destroyed our sect's secret base."

Before the Haotian Sect disciple could finish speaking, a vast and powerful aura descended from the sky, like a divine blessing, and landed on him.

With a painful scream, the man's bones cracked and popped, and he knelt down, his hands on the ground, facing Huo Yuhao.

"I'm sorry, I've been in a bad mood lately because of some things, and this matter is directly related to your sect leader."

Without even considering an explanation, Huo Yuhao slowly swept his gaze over the terrified faces of the crowd and spoke softly.

"So, to prevent me from doing anything irrational, I hope you won't keep saying things that make me angry, understand?"

Hearing the undisguised threat, everyone's faces turned ugly, their teeth grinding together. The Haotian Sect disciple who had been forced to kneel on the ground was even more flushed, struggling desperately to get up.

Two yellows, two purples, and three blacks.

As spirit rings rose from beneath him, his strength increased rapidly, allowing him to withstand Huo Yuhao's oppressive aura and raise his back by a negligible few centimeters.

"How dare you, an outsider, trample on the dignity of the Haotian Sect!"

Blood trickled from the corner of the man's mouth, but his gaze toward Huo Yuhao was filled with defiance.

"As a disciple of the Haotian Sect, even in death, I will defend the sect's honor to the very end!"

"Yeah?"

Huo Yuhao nodded slightly: "Then you might as well die."

Without any intention of mocking him, it granted his request so easily, like a magic lamp that grants wishes, asking for nothing in return.

The man was stunned for a moment. Looking at the indifference in Huo Yuhao's eyes, he felt a chill in his heart. However, before he could change his words, he saw Huo Yuhao raise his hand and conjure a long sword.

A slash from a distance.

A dreamlike sword light flashed by, carrying a mesmerizing luster. By the time everyone reacted, the head of the Haotian Sect disciple, still bearing a slightly bewildered expression, had already quietly separated from his body, rolling to the ground with a spray of hot blood from his neck.

"Now, is there anyone left who wants to defend the honor of the Clear Sky Sect?"

The questioning voice jolted the nerves of every Haotian Sect disciple present. As they stared at the headless corpse slowly collapsing, a strange and inexplicable fear rose in their hearts.

"Huo Yuhao!"

Seemingly related to the deceased sect disciple, a sect elder glared at him with reddened eyes and a look of fury.

"You act so recklessly, slaughtering innocent people. Aren't you afraid that our Clear Sky Sect will declare war on Shrek Academy?!"

"Declare war?"

Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow, even wondering if he had misheard.

But then, he slashed out with his sword again, beheading the elder whose cultivation was close to that of a Title Douluo.

It was as if they were demons who had broken free of their shackles, so arbitrarily granting them death.

"Now, is there anyone who still wants to declare war on behalf of the Clear Sky Sect?"

silence.

After witnessing those ruthless and cruel methods twice, the initial discontent in everyone's hearts had long been replaced by boundless fear.

Realizing that Huo Yuhao's strength was beyond their ability to contend with, they subconsciously turned their gaze to Niu Tian, ​​the sect leader who held a very high position in their hearts and whose strength was unfathomable.

To their disappointment, Niu Tianyi's eyes were fixed on the golden-brown soul ring rising beneath Qiu'er, his gaze fixed on them without a trace of anger.

"Judging from your expression, it seems you've already recognized the origin of this spirit ring? Perfect, aren't you looking to avenge your brother?"

Qiu'er raised the golden dragon spear in her hand, staring at Niu Tian, ​​whose face was contorted with rage, her eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"Come on, I'm right here. Let's see if you have the ability."

Provoked time and again by the weak ants he once looked down upon, Niu Tian's chest heaved violently.

Does this person think that just because he, as a god, is seriously injured, he is someone she can provoke?

A surge of killing intent brewed in his heart, and extreme rage caused the thread of reason in his mind to snap completely. Niu Tian's eyes turned bloodshot, and after a roar, he stomped heavily on the ground.

Spiderweb-like cracks spread out, and centered on Niu Tian's location, the originally flat ground collapsed inch by inch, forming a huge crater.

Niu Tian, ​​the instigator, had already used this force to propel himself up and rushed to Qiu'er's side in an instant.

Without any intention of holding back, as the Slow Domain was activated again, the little power left in his body gathered from his fists, unleashing a dragon's roar that resounded through the sky.

"Die!!!"

Like a gambler who has staked everything, including his life, on the table, the fist, glowing with a blue light, swung without hesitation toward the girl in front of him.

Under the influence of Golden Perception, Qiu'er reacted immediately upon Niu Tian's action. Knowing the gap between them, she did not underestimate him because he was injured. Her first, second, sixth, and even seventh spirit rings lit up one after another.

Golden Dragon Body, Dragon Power, Golden Dragon Overlord Body, Martial Soul True Form.

With the release of the four amplification skills, a brilliant golden flame silently ignited on her body. The violent power even shattered the stagnation field in a small area around her, rendering the quagmire-like effect unable to affect her in the slightest.

But that wasn't all. Immediately afterwards, the torso bones provided by the Titans burst forth with a dazzling golden-brown light from Qiu'er's body.

Gravity Zone!

As if he were underwater, an invisible force weighing thousands of tons instantly exerted itself on every corner of Niu Tian's body, bringing terrifying pressure that was enough to crush even a Title Douluo.

If Niu Tian hadn't frequently sparred with Titan before, making him accustomed to this feeling, this one move would probably have directly disrupted his attack rhythm.

Even with prior preparation, the power of his attack was inevitably weakened considerably.

Seemingly surprised that Qiu'er could utilize Titan's power to such an extent, Niu Tian's eyes flashed with a solemn expression as he watched the golden spear thrusting towards him.

The azure dragon erupting from the fist clashed fiercely with the golden dragon head that materialized from the tip of the spear, unleashing bursts of dragon roars. From a distance, it truly looked as if two giant dragons were fighting each other.

Qiu'er felt as if her invincible spear tip was blocked by some hard object, unable to advance any further.

Not too surprised, she decisively withdrew her spear and thrust again when her first attack failed, meeting Niu Tian's left fist that came flying at her.

Their formidable fighting instincts were on full display. In just a few breaths, Qiu'er's spear had already clashed with Niu Tian's fist hundreds of times.

The dazzling attack brought with it shockwaves and storms powerful enough to tear everything apart.

The clouds in the sky were shattered by the aftershocks of the collision, and the surrounding rocks were reduced to dust by the breaths of the two men. Countless deep ravines and pits on the ground were witnesses to every swing of the spear and the fist.

With his already dwindling energy rapidly depleting, and seeing that he couldn't even quickly defeat someone whose aura hadn't yet reached the god level, Niu Tian grew increasingly impatient, causing his attacks to become increasingly vulnerable.

Finally, Qiu'er's eyes flashed slightly, as if she had caught some opportunity, and her ninth spirit ring suddenly lit up.

A strange fluctuation emanated from her body, slowly spreading outwards from the air, appearing as if golden ripples were blooming from the void.

Upon being touched by the ripples, Niu Tian, ​​who instinctively raised his hands to protect his chest, was jolted awake. He felt a strange shock force ignoring his divine power defense and easily entering his body.

Immediately afterwards, the shockwave reverberated through his body like an echo in a vast, empty room.

Although it did not cause any physical harm, under the influence of this shockwave, he was as if he had been hit by Tang San's Unpredictable Storm, unable to move, and even the original power within his body was directly dispersed, making it impossible to circulate.

However, this was not the most terrifying thing. In addition to the restriction of his movements, he was horrified to discover that his physical defenses were also rapidly collapsing under the effect of this shockwave.

The divine body's proud defenses crumbled at this moment. Although the effect of this skill was weakened due to his cultivation level, it still caused his physical attributes to regress to the period before the seal was broken.

What kind of weird skill is this?!

This is the divine skill that Qiu'er obtained after fusing with Titan's soul ring. It can restrict the opponent's movements and, like the Fate's Sorrow she gave Huo Yuhao, strip the opponent of their physical defense.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Incidentally, she even imitated Huo Yuhao's "Fate's Tragedy" in the name of her skill, naming it "Golden Dragon's Tragedy."

Without a doubt, for someone like her who relies on strength in fights, the effect of this skill is absolutely powerful. Even if the effect of reducing defense is weakened due to the difference in cultivation level, the strong control it adds is enough to make up for this insignificant deficiency.

Seeing the terror in Niu Tian's eyes, Qiu'er's expression remained unchanged. Her sixth blood-red soul ring lit up again, and the golden dragon spear in her hand once more burst forth with dazzling golden light.

Sixth Soul Skill: Golden Dragon Shockwave.

With its master's swing, the spear's handle suddenly bent into a strange arc, and then, like a whip, the spear tip tore open a large spatial rift in the void and lashed towards Niu Tian.

click -

Completely powerless to resist this terrifying blow, the flesh on Niu Tian's arms, which he had used to block his chest, was ripped apart, and the bones shattered with a cracking sound, bending into a strange arc.

A painful groan escaped Niu Tian's throat, and the golden dragon spear, after severing his arm, continued its momentum, pressing down on the nearly destroyed arm, and lashed out at his chest.

A piercing explosion rang in everyone's ears. Under the horrified gazes of the Haotian disciples, Niu Tian suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood mist mixed with shattered internal organs, and his whole body flew backward like a cannonball.

Surprisingly, even after suffering such a severe injury, Niu Tian did not faint.

Despite the excruciating pain in his internal organs and arms, Niu Tian did not stabilize his backward-flying body. Instead, he forcefully circulated the stagnant power within his body and used the momentum to retreat rapidly, instantly creating enough distance between himself and Huo Yuhao and Qiu'er.

Then, it turned around and sped away into the distance.

He ran away.

Having witnessed Qiu'er's power firsthand, Niu Tian knew very well that he had no chance of winning against her in his current state.

Moreover, even if a miracle were to occur, he would not be able to kill the other party in front of Huo Yuhao. In fact, if the woman were to fall into a disadvantageous position, he might even face a situation where he had to fight two against one.

Rather than being a monkey for people's amusement in this place where there is no hope of survival, I'd rather take this opportunity to escape.

Once I escape, I can find a secluded place to hide and recover my strength, then wait for an opportunity to take revenge.

Thinking this to himself, Niu Tian suddenly frowned and subconsciously glanced back. Seeing that Huo Yuhao and Qiu'er hadn't chased after him immediately, and that their faces didn't show any unpleasant or angry expressions, a bad premonition suddenly welled up in his heart.

Turning back in confusion, he seemed to see something, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his forward momentum came to an abrupt halt.

It was a silver-haired girl in a white dress, who stood quietly in front of him as if she had been waiting there for a long time.

Her stunning face revealed a hint of vulnerability, and her deep, amethyst-like eyes held no emotion. She appeared so harmless, but the moment Niu Tian saw her, his mind went completely blank, as if it had exploded.

Immediately afterwards, a sense of dread that seemed to devour his very soul spread from within his head.

The instincts hidden deep within his bloodline erupted at this moment, as if urging him to kneel down and worship the girl in front of him.

Although he had never met her before, Niu Tian seemed to sense her identity at this moment.

"Lord, Lord."

Upon hearing the voice, Gu Yuena lowered her eyes slightly, as if she could see right through him, and asked in a calm tone.

"Ten thousand years have passed. How does it feel to rise to the top in one step?"

Niu Tian trembled: "My lord, I... I have been trying to change the situation of the soul beasts..."

His lips moved incessantly, his body trembled, and he struggled to maintain his reason, which was being overwhelmed by fear, as he intermittently tried to defend himself.

"I did not betray my people..."

Unexpectedly, Gu Yuena simply shook her head.

"I do not require you to be loyal to your tribe or to me. Even if you choose to side with humans, it is your own choice, and I will not interfere too much."

Seeing the light gradually brightening in Niu Tian's eyes, Gu Yuena paused, and her ethereal voice suddenly carried a hint of killing intent.

"But the one thing I can't forgive is wanting to destroy what belongs to me."

"..."

Niu Tian was stunned, somewhat unable to understand Gu Yuena's meaning.

But the next second, Huo Yuhao's image inexplicably appeared in his mind.

Recalling the Snow Empress who helped Huo Yuhao, he seemed to finally connect everything and suddenly realized the truth.

But what followed was a deep-seated despair.

His will to survive completely vanished, and a large amount of blood gushed from his mouth and nose. Niu Tian's legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground.

In a daze, the disappointed look in Wang Dong'er's eyes when she shattered her own martial soul flashed through his mind.

This is probably karma, right?

He laughed bitterly, lay down on the ground, staring blankly at the azure sky before him, until the white-haired figure he hated so much came to his side.

Looking at that unbelievably beautiful face, he suddenly remembered what Huo Yuhao had said to Qiu'er before the fight started.

As if he had seized some opportunity, he said calmly.

"Huo Yuhao, let's make a deal."

"Do you think you're still qualified to do business with me?"

"How about using voluntary sacrifice as a bargaining chip?"

Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow, as if he had finally been aroused.

"What do you want to trade?"

Niu Tian didn't rush to speak, but remained silent.

After a long pause, he quietly voiced his suggestion.

"I can voluntarily sacrifice myself to the person you choose. In return, I have an older sister named Xiao Wu, who is Tang San's wife and Wang Dong'er's biological mother. I hope you will spare her in the future."

Niu Tian coughed up a mouthful of blood, and memories of the past surfaced in his mind as he murmured softly.

"Xiao Wu's mother once took me in, and Xiao Wu is very kind and hasn't done anything wrong, so I hope you can..."

After a long silence, Huo Yuhao nodded slightly.

"make a deal."

(End of this chapter)