Chapter 604: The Death of Dai Hao
The wicked Sun Moon people had actually set up such a scheme just to target him!
He was furious, yet deep inside, a sense of panic arose. He knew he had been lying all along, but he couldn't afford to let Huo Yun'er and her son expose him. After all, this was about the revival of the Dai family!
The nearby Star Luo people all looked at Huo Yuhao in shock, completely unprepared for how things had escalated to this point.
Dai Hao's mind raced wildly, desperately searching for a way out. It wasn't that he feared Huo Yuhao himself rather, he didn't trust the promises made by the Sun Moon Empire.
From Ye Yulin's words and what Huo Yuhao had said, he could already determine that the so-called under-twenty-year-old young soul master he was supposed to fight was undoubtedly Huo Yuhao.
Although Yuhao was indeed under twenty and his strength was far below his own, if they really started fighting, would those wicked Sun Moon people just stand by and watch Yuhao lose?
At that point, what was meant to be a duel would turn into an all-out siege he would have no chance of escaping alive!
If he wanted to get out of here, he had to find an opportunity to take Yuhao hostage.
Even though the Sun Moon people were using Yuhao to provoke their enmity, Yuhao's talent was simply too exceptional, making him an extremely valuable asset.
Even the Sun Moon Empire wouldn't be willing to put his life at risk.
Dai Hao's expression turned sorrowful. "Yuhao, I know... I have wronged you and your mother all these years. This is all my fault. If you want to kill me, then do it. If my death can ease your pain, then I will accept it willingly!
"But please, can you let these people beside me leave safely? The only reason they oppose the Sun Moon Empire is to protect their own country they have no personal grudge against you."
Upon hearing this, the other Star Luo soldiers looked deeply moved. They started to believe Dai Hao's earlier explanation to Huo Yun'er, and the wavering morale of the troops stabilized slightly.
Huo Yuhao sneered. "Dai Hao, you're quite the actor. No wonder so many Star Luo soldiers support you. As for what happens to the others, that's for me to decide after I kill you! You have no right to make requests!"
Dai Hao sighed. "All the blame lies with me, Yuhao. Whether you accept my request or not, I must atone for my past mistakes. I will not resist go ahead and kill me." He let out a deep breath and then, to everyone's shock, flew out from the Star Luo army's protective formation, stopping at a moderate distance from Huo Yuhao. With his arms wide open, he stood completely unguarded.
He hoped Yuhao would really come alone to kill him then, he would have a chance to capture him and escape.
After all, he was a mighty Titled Douluo!
"Father! Come back!" Dai Yueheng shouted anxiously. He couldn't just stand by and watch his father throw his life away. But at that moment, Xuanji Douluo flew over and quickly set up a soundproof soul barrier, enclosing everyone except Dai Hao.
With a stern voice, Xuanji Douluo reprimanded him. "Yueheng, this is your father's decision. We cannot stop him. If he chooses to sacrifice himself out of guilt toward Huo Yun'er and Huo Yuhao, then let him do it! This is our opportunity we will use this chance to break through their encirclement!"
"Grandfather Xuanji, how can you say that?! Father, he…" Dai Yueheng was frantic. While he did desire the Duke's position, he never wanted his father to die here!
Before he could finish his sentence, Xuanji Douluo cut him off. "Enough! Do you want your father's sacrifice to be in vain? The Dai family still needs you to inherit its legacy! As long as you live, there will always be a chance for revenge! But if you die here, what will become of the Dai family?"
As the commander of Star Luo's First Soul Engineer Legion, Xuanji Douluo was a Rank 94 Titled Douluo and a close friend of the late White Tiger Duke. He had always been a staunch supporter of the White Tiger lineage.
Even Dai Hao himself had to call him "Uncle Xuanji."
Although Dai Hao hadn't explicitly stated his intentions, as someone who had watched him grow up, Xuanji Douluo understood him well.
Based on Dai Hao's words and actions, he had already deduced his plan.
Now, his priority was to help Dai Hao by drawing some attention away from him to ensure the plan's success.
When he spoke to Dai Yueheng, the soundproof barrier he set up was practically useless against the Sun Moon Empire's Rank 9 soul engineers, but it was a deliberate act to increase credibility.
As a result, the Sun Moon experts would definitely focus some of their attention on him.
If Dai Hao's plan failed, then all the Sun Moon experts would direct their wrath toward Dai Hao instead.
After all, someone like Huo Yuhao, a peerless genius destined to become an Ultimate Douluo, was far too valuable. If he were taken back to Star Luo Empire, it would be a massive loss for the Sun Moon Empire.
Of course, Xuanji Douluo didn't want Dai Hao's plan to fail. But if it did, he would take the chance to lead Dai Yueheng and the others in a desperate escape attempt.
Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Hao. After receiving confirmation from the dimensional consciousness that it had hidden the fluctuations of this area, his ice-blue eyes flashed. A surge of spiritual energy, aimed solely at Dai Hao, instantly erupted.
In that very moment, Dai Hao felt as if his head had been struck by a heavy hammer. A wave of unbearable dizziness engulfed him, making him feel like a lone rock amidst a raging ocean on the verge of being swallowed at any second.
He wanted to activate his soul skills or use his remaining defensive soul tools, but his spiritual power was far too weak to resist the might of Yuhao's spiritual attack. His body froze in place, unable to move, unable to even circulate his soul power.
Impossible! How could Yuhao's spiritual power be this strong?!
Uncle Xuanji, save me!
But his desperate cries for help remained trapped in his mind. He was paralyzed, unable to utter a single word like a stone sinking into the depths of a silent lake, unnoticed by all.
The next moment, Huo Yuhao used his soul power to pull the now-helpless Dai Hao toward him.
Nearby, Xuanji Douluo had been observing the battle, admiring Dai Hao's incredible acting. He truly had committed to this unresisting act, luring Huo Yuhao in and setting the perfect stage to take him hostage.
Now, Dai Hao just needed to act he had the perfect opportunity to capture Huo Yuhao!
As long as he succeeded, all the Star Luo warriors here could escape unscathed! Thinking of this, Xuanji Douluo's heart swelled with joy.
But just as he eagerly anticipated Dai Hao's move, he suddenly saw Huo Yuhao pull Dai Hao right in front of him.
Then, an overwhelming surge of ice erupted from Huo Yuhao's hands, completely engulfing Dai Hao.
A second later, Yuhao released his grip, letting Dai Hao's frozen body plummet.
And with a single word from Huo Yuhao "Explode!"
Boom!
Dai Hao's body shattered into a rain of blood and ice, scattering through the air.
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