Chapter 186: Devouring Xiao Wu
Tang San knew that back then, his mother had sacrificed herself to save Tang Hao.
A 100,000-year Soul Beast sacrifice could bring forth incomparable, immense energy.
Although Tang San also longed to obtain a 100,000-year Soul Ring, he could not accept it if it meant Xiao Wu sacrificing herself.
After all, he had already lost his father and was unwilling to lose his beloved as well.
"Xiao Wu, no!"
Tang San's cry echoed in his heart, yet he was powerless to stop Xiao Wu's resolute action.
"Xiao Wu, I cannot lose you!"
Tang San's eyes turned red, and an unprecedented sense of fear and anger surged within him.
However, his body remained firmly locked by Long Chen's Spiritual Power, unable to move even an inch.
Long Chen saw this, and his lips curled into a cold sneer.
How could he allow Xiao Wu to easily sacrifice herself to Tang San?
The Taotie Phantom's blood-red eyes flickered with a greedy light as it stared directly at Xiao Wu.
"Thinking of sacrificing yourself to Tang San? Don't dream!"
Long Chen snorted coldly and increased his control over the Taotie Phantom.
The Taotie Phantom let out a deafening roar, its massive body rolling through the air with an earth-shattering aura as it lunged toward Xiao Wu.
While dealing with the attacks from Dugu Bo and Long Chen, Chen Xin also noticed the miserable state of Yu Xiaogang and Flender, as well as Tang San's predicament of being restricted.
Long Chen's strength and determination far exceeded Chen Xin's expectations.
The situation was extremely unfavorable for them.
If they continued to drag this out, there would be more casualties.
Chen Xin's ninth Spirit Ability, God-Demon Dual Slash, was immensely powerful, even comparable to a God-level Spirit Ability.
But, using this Spirit Ability would consume all of his Soul Power.
Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, he would never use God-Demon Dual Slash.
As the guardian Titled Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he had to ensure the safety of Sect Master Ning Fengzhi and could not allow himself to run out of Soul Power.
At this point, Chen Xin decided to withdraw from the battlefield first to ensure everyone's safety.
"Everyone, leave quickly!"
Chen Xin shouted loudly, swinging the long sword in his hand, and ten thousand sword rays scattered like a meteor shower.
Immediately after, an extremely sharp sword light slashed toward Tang San's position, severing the Spiritual Power chain Long Chen had placed on him.
Tang San felt as if he had been granted an amnesty; his body shuddered violently, and he regained his freedom.
However, before he could rejoice, he saw the Taotie Phantom open its massive mouth and bite down on Xiao Wu.
At the same time, a massive Black Tortoise Shadow enveloped Xiao Wu, attempting to block external attacks.
Seeing this scene, Tang San felt as if his heart were being twisted by a knife, the pain making it almost impossible to breathe.
"Xiao Wu!"
Tang San roared, his eyes bloodshot.
He tried his best to rush over, but his path was blocked by Chen Xin.
"Tang San, calm down! You'll only be throwing your life away if you go over now!"
Chen Xin shouted loudly.
He knew that Tang San had lost his rationality at this moment.
As a battle-hardened Titled Douluo, one must always maintain a clear head, no matter the situation.
They had all witnessed the powerful defense of that Black Tortoise Shadow; even a 10,000-year Spirit Ability could not shake it in the slightest.
Obviously, Long Chen had made up his mind that no matter what, he would devour Xiao Wu, this 100,000-year Soul Beast that had transformed into a human.
Tang San's body trembled, but the resolve in his eyes had not diminished in the slightest as he roared:
"It wants to devour Xiao Wu, I want to save Xiao Wu, I want to kill it!"
Just then, the attacks from Long Chen and Dugu Bo struck again, giving Chen Xin and the others absolutely no chance to catch their breath.
Chen Xin released his Sword Spirit Protection, and the Seven Kill Sword in his hand suddenly expanded, releasing a cold light that formed a transparent barrier, enveloping himself, Ning Fengzhi, Tang San, and the others.
Ning Fengzhi had also underestimated Long Chen, never expecting that a Spirit Douluo could possess such formidable strength.
"Xiao San, Master and Dean Flender are seriously injured; we must leave!"
Before Ning Fengzhi had finished speaking, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda released two colorful rays of light, which landed on Yu Xiaogang and Flender respectively.
His Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda had already been Cultivated to the Seven Treasure Wish Realm and possessed healing capabilities.
Ning Fengzhi understood in his heart that no matter what, he had to ensure Tang San's safety.
He was still counting on Tang San to craft highly lethal Hidden Weapon for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
If something happened to Tang San, he would not be able to answer to Emperor Xue Ye.
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Tang San suddenly snapped out of it, only then remembering that both Yu Xiaogang and Flender were seriously injured.
Fortunately, after receiving Ning Fengzhi's treatment, their conditions seemed to look a little better.
Tang San gritted his teeth, his heart filled with struggle and pain.
He both wanted to save Xiao Wu immediately and did not want to abandon his seriously injured teacher and Dean.
The attacks from Long Chen and Dugu Bo became even more intense.
The defensive barrier set up by Chen Xin was trembling continuously.
"Leave quickly! If we don't leave now, it will be too late!"
Chen Xin urged them urgently.
"Brother! Leave quickly!"
Xiao Wu was held tightly by the Taotie Phantom and used her last bit of strength to roar.
Seeing this, Tang San felt as if his heart were about to shatter.
In the blink of an eye, the Taotie Phantom swallowed Xiao Wu whole.
Its massive body roared at the sky, as if even space itself were being twisted and deformed by its terrifying devouring power.
Xiao Wu's figure quickly disappeared into the giant mouth of the Taotie Phantom, leaving only a glimmer of despair that deeply pierced Tang San's heart.
"No—!"
Tang San's roar was torn into pieces by the cold wind.
At this moment, his world seemed to collapse.
"Xiao San, leave quickly!"
Ning Fengzhi urged him again.
"Ah~"
Tang San roared, a trace of resolve flashing in his eyes.
He gritted his teeth, grabbed Yu Xiaogang, put him on his back, and simultaneously activated the flight skill of his 100,000-year right leg Soul Bone, flying rapidly toward the rear.
Seeing this, Flender also used all his strength to fly away.
The Taotie Phantom turned its gaze toward Chen Xin.
Its blood-red eyes were filled with violence and greed, and its massive body lunged at Chen Xin with destructive power.
Chen Xin knew that after devouring Xiao Wu, Long Chen's strength had become even more terrifying.
There was not much time left for them.
The eighth Soul Ring on Chen Xin's body suddenly shone brightly, and he slashed out with his sword.
That sword light tore through the sky with a deafening roar, as if it were about to tear the entire space into two halves.
With the momentum of this sword strike, Chen Xin retreated violently, like a stream of light, and quickly fled the battlefield with Ning Fengzhi.
A cold sharpness flashed in Long Chen's eyes; he would not easily let those enemies go.
His figure accelerated instantly, chasing after them like a ghost.
The 100,000-year right arm Soul Bone shone brightly, and the Azure Dragon Sluggish Divine Claw skill was suddenly activated, a formless chain locking onto Flender with precise accuracy.
Flender's Soul Power was almost exhausted, his speed greatly reduced, and being locked by this sudden Spiritual Power, his body instantly stiffened, as if trapped in a quagmire, unable to move even an inch.
The Taotie Phantom followed immediately, letting out a deafening roar.
It opened its bloody maw and lunged toward the locked Flender.