"The most pitiable thing about humans is that they fail to recognize their own strength, yet attempt to do things beyond their capabilities."
Poison Not Dead looked at Yan Shaozhe, who had fallen to the ground, without the slightest trace of pity in his eyes; instead, they were filled with coldness.
Being merciful to an enemy is being cruel to oneself.
He was not a person who was cruel to himself.
With a fierce wave of his hand, countless emerald lights descended from the sky, aiming directly at Yan Shaozhe.
Clearly having been severely injured, Yan Shaozhe had no ability left to resist such an attack.
"Useless trash!?"
"You're useless, trash, you show off without any strength?"
It was the same with Titan.
Far from being grateful to Yan Shaozhe, he was actually cursing him in his heart.
He had already been in despair, and the arrival of Yan Shaozhe gave him hope, but Yan Shaozhe's failure plunged him back into despair.
Such alternating feelings truly made him feel like he was breaking down inside.
"Stop!"
However.
At that very moment, a voice rang out in everyone's ears.
At the same time.
The air came to a standstill, and the wind ceased blowing; it was as if time and space had frozen.
Immediately following.
A pitch-black light swept across the entire scene in an instant.
The attack released by Poison Not Dead melted away like snow in the spring sun.
Witnessing all this, Poison Not Dead silently furrowed his brows.
He knew that the suddenly appearing person was at least a Level 99 powerhouse.
Otherwise, they couldn't have so casually neutralized his attack.
Who could it be?
Was it that crazy woman from the Sun-Moon Empire?
No, that's not right.
That was the Sect Master of the Hao Tian Clan.
That probably wasn't it either.
While Poison Not Dead was questioning, the pitch-black light dissipated, revealing a figure.
"It's him!"
Poison Not Dead's pupils tightened sharply, his heart skipped a beat.
"How, how could it be him?"
"The Dark Holy Dragon... Long Xiaoyao!"
Titan couldn't help but cry out in shock.
He was genuinely shocked.
Someone who had destroyed Shrek Academy actually took action to save the Dean of Shrek Academy at a critical moment.
He could never have dreamed that he would encounter such a situation.
It was utterly astounding.
"Do you intend to kill me with your own hands?"
Yan Shaozhe also struggled to his feet from the ground.
His eyes displayed a very complex expression.
Shock, confusion, bewilderment, disorientation...
No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't understand why Long Xiaoyao would take action to save him.
Unless the other party wanted to kill him personally, he really had no idea how to interpret it.
However, Long Xiaoyao's behavior was even more surprising.
"Shao Zhe, don't misunderstand,"
"I have no intention of hurting you whatsoever. My intervention was simply because I couldn't bear to watch others harm you.
Rest assured, as long as I am here, no one can harm you. Don't be afraid!"
Long Xiaoyao turned slightly and earnestly said to Yan Shaozhe.
Titan: "????"
Poison Not Dead: "????"
Yan Shaozhe: "????"
What's going on with this world?
It's just too crazy.
The mouse is actually serving as a bridesmaid for the cat?
Yan Shaozhe truly could not comprehend what illness Long Xiaoyao had, or what kind of mental state would allow him to utter such baffling words.
He wants to protect me? Yan Shaozhe numbly turned his head, finding the sun was indeed slowly setting in the west.
Right.
The sun still set as usual and did not rise from the west.
Then what on earth could make a Title Douluo of Level 99 say such bewildering words?
Long Xiaoyao: "..."
"Shao Zhe, stop looking. I have my reasons, I just can't explain right now. Wait for a while, and you'll come with me. I'll tell you everything."
By now, Long Xiaoyao no longer wished to conceal the truth about the events of the past.
He planned to reveal Yan Shaozhe's identity in its entirety.
To let father and son recognize each other.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Yan Shaozhe shook his head in panic, "Do you think I would go with you?
Even if I die here in battle, I will not submit to you, a demon, and let you have your way with me and desecrate everything."
He had a very bad premonition that Long Xiaoyao had other schemes for him.
Therefore, he chose death over submission.
What?
Is there a possibility that Long Xiaoyao harbors good intentions?
Haha, impossible.
Absolutely impossible.
If Long Xiaoyao had a kind heart, he never would have led those evil Soul Masters from the Holy Spirit Cult to attack Shrek City in the first place.
It's the same old story.
The person he hated the most in his heart was the old man before him.
Seeing Long Xiaoyao like this, Yan Shaozhe didn't believe it for a moment.
This guy was just putting on an act; there must be an ulterior motive.
He must resist to the death.
"Shao Zhe... Ah..."
Looking at Yan Shaozhe's resolute manner, he felt a bitterness in his heart that he couldn't express.
At the same time, a deep regret welled up within him.
He owed Yan Shaozhe too much.
He intended to spend the rest of his life making amends.
"Hey, which faction do you belong to, exactly?"
"You're the one who led the evil Soul Masters to attack Shrek City, and now you're protecting the remnants of Shrek. Do you have some kind of serious illness?"
After a brief moment of distraction, Poison Not Dead barely understood the current situation.
It was complete chaos.
He truly couldn't grasp what Long Xiaoyao's gambit was.
"Poison Not Dead, I'll only say this once, I'm taking Yan Shaozhe with me, I don't care about the others," Long Xiaoyao stated firmly.
He also demonstrated his powerful aura.
"Are you threatening me?"
Poison Not Dead rubbed his hands together, "Good, I've been wanting to test my strength. You're the first Title Douluo of Level 99 I've encountered since my breakthrough."
He wasn't just anybody, and he was ready to strike back.
But at that very moment, his eyebrows suddenly furrowed.
For he felt a sense of death emanating from Long Xiaoyao.
An aura that spoke of a readiness to face death.
As if he would not rest until he saved Yan Shaozhe.
"Crazy?"
Poison Not Dead really couldn't understand what secret Yan Shaozhe held that made Long Xiaoyao so desperate.
"This is my stance…"
Long Xiaoyao left those cold words behind, remaining silent.
But his eyes never left Poison Not Dead.
Always ready to launch his strongest attack.
"I'm impressed by your determination. Then take him with you. But there's one thing I must warn you—if there's a next time, and he's still standing against me, no matter who it is, in front of me, they will be killed without exception!"
As he spoke, a powerful intent to kill burst forth from Poison Not Dead's voice.
Once may be excusable, twice tolerable, but not a third or fourth time.
No.
Not even a second time.
And this time, his main target was Titan; Yan Shaozhe was merely a jumping clown.
"Fine, I promise you," Long Xiaoyao nodded without a second thought.
This time, he would reveal his identity.
Yan Shaozhe's status was to undergo a tremendous change.
"Wait."
However, Yan Shaozhe wouldn't have it, "Who do you think you are to make decisions for me?
Don't think that just because I can't beat you, you can do whatever you want.
I might not be able to decide how I live, but I can decide how I die!"
Determination filled his words.
"Well, that's not up to you."
Long Xiaoyao's voice rang out, appearing in front of Yan Shaozhe as if teleporting.
"You, don't be too outrageous."
Yan Shaozhe's composure shattered, "Don't I even have the right to decide whether I live or die?"
As a powerfully strong Titled Douluo-level expert, once the dean of the First Academy of Soul Land, he had never felt so powerless.
He felt Long Xiaoyao had become his curse.
It was simply unsolvable.
"I'm begging you, please let me go, let me die."
Yan Shaozhe was nearly in tears.
His request was not demanding; being allowed to die would suffice.
"Child, don't be like this," Long Xiaoyao said with great distress.
"Enough already!"
Yan Shaozhe was just short of kneeling to Long Xiaoyao, "I'm begging you, stop being so pretentious.
Isn't it because of you leading those evil Soul Masters from the Holy Spirit Cult that I ended up like this today?
Now that you've finally driven me into a corner, you're telling me not to be like this?
What were you thinking back then?"
Long Xiaoyao: "I had my difficulties."
Thud.
Yan Shaozhe, frustrated, spat out a mouthful of blood, "Shut up, what difficulties could you possibly have."
"Forget it, now's not the time for so much talk. Come with me, and I'll explain it to you bit by bit."
As he spoke, Long Xiaoyao intended to take Yan Shaozhe and leave.
But how could Yan Shaozhe possibly comply with his arrangement?
"I don't want to.
If you want to get me, it'll have to be as a cold corpse."
Yan Shaozhe secretly began to channel his Soul Power, ready to detonate himself.
"You truly are... insane."
Long Xiaoyao shook his head helplessly.
The next moment, he appeared behind Yan Shaozhe and slammed a punch into the back of his head.
Yan Shaozhe crumbled into Long Xiaoyao's arms as if struck by lightning.
"Poison Not Dead, I owe you a favor today."
Before leaving, Long Xiaoyao looked at Poison Not Dead with some gratitude, "If you ever run into trouble, or if the Body Sect is in danger, I will surely help you once."
"Alright, I'll remember your words," Poison Not Dead nodded and then witnessed Long Xiaoyao leave with Yan Shaozhe.
"Gone?"
Titan was somewhat astonished.
What about me then?
Can't you take care of me too? Hey!
"Don't worry, now it's our turn."
Poison Not Dead's gaze fell on Titan, revealing a chilling smile.
"Hiss..."
Titan inhaled sharply.
He cursed inwardly, you could have just ignored me.
"Poison Not Dead, I think that's about enough," Titan said.
"You've already fought and taunted. Aren't you satisfied yet?"
"After all, I am with Soul Land's number one sect, the Hao Tian Clan."
"The strength of the Hao Tian Clan is beyond your imagination; if I truly were to suffer a mishap, your Body Sect would inevitably be destroyed."
Titan truly had no other options left, so he pulled out his last trump card—the sect behind him.
However.
Poison Not Dead coldly sneered, "Titan, has your brain been bashed silly?"
"If I were really afraid of the Hao Tian Clan, I wouldn't have laid a finger on you in the first place."
"Besides, I'm curious to see just how strong Niu Tian, the number one powerhouse of the Hao Tian Clan, really is."
Dammit!
This guy is impervious!
Titan cursed silently.
Niu Tian, oh Niu Tian, do you hear me?
Someone is looking down on you; come out quickly.
He prayed fervently in his heart.
But, to his surprise, it seemed like his prayers were indeed heard by someone.
He faintly heard a voice.
"Hmph, such big talk indeed.
Do you really think the Hao Tian Clan has no one left?"
Niu, Niu Tian?
Titan looked uncertainly at a certain point in the void.
Poison Not Dead also looked over, his gaze sharp as lightning.
As if he had already seen through the void.
Whoosh.
In the next moment, ripples appeared in the void.
A figure passed through the ripples and became increasingly clear before his eyes.
As if teleporting through space.
His build was burly, emitting a fierce and tough aura.
"Niu, Niu, Niu..."
Titan was so excited he couldn't speak.
Niu Tian glanced indifferently at Titan, "I know I'm 'Niu,' but do you have to keep repeating it?"
"Pah."
Titan spat, "If you hadn't shown up, we might really have said our goodbyes.
If you can really suppress that guy, I'd be willing to call you awesome."
Niu Tian frowned.
He felt he was being insulted rather than praised.
Forget it, he'd deal with this tactless fellow later.
"Poison Not Dead..."
Niu Tian shifted his gaze from Titan to Poison Not Dead, "I didn't expect the Sect Master of the Body Sect to be so powerful.
The world has underestimated you."
He had previously received information that Poison Not Dead was only at level 98 in Cultivation Level.
And he was old, his potential exhausted, unlikely to break through in this lifetime.
However.
Reality was vastly different from the information he had received.
The opponent was not only a Title Douluo of the Ninety-Ninth Rank but even stronger than the average Titled Douluo of level 99.
In fact, he had arrived earlier and had witnessed the standoff between Long Xiaoyao and Poison Not Dead.
But even so, he had still not been able to fully discern the opponent's strength.
"Niu Tian... Sect Master of the Hao Tian Clan."
"In today's Soul Land, your Cultivation Level is definitely among the top."
Desire for battle flickered in Poison Not Dead's eyes.
Niu Tian's brows wrinkled slightly, "So, Sect Master Poison, are you looking to go a few rounds with me?"
He could see that Poison Not Dead had no intention of retreating.
Instead, there was an eager look in his eyes.
He was all too familiar with that look.
He had seen it many times on Titan; it was the burning of fighting spirit.
"Hahaha, since Sect Master Niu has said so, how could I turn down your kind offer?"
Poison Not Dead laughed heartily, "Then I'll be asking for Sect Master Niu's guidance."
With that, his seventh Soul Ring lit up, and he instantly transformed into a giant tens of meters tall.
"Real Body Integration!"
Niu Tian also used his seventh soul skill.
His body too collided, and while not as exaggerated as Poison Not Dead's transformation, he stood a good ten meters tall, practically a little giant.
Boom!
The two's fists collided instantly, creating ripples in the void.
In this strike, the two were evenly matched.
"Hahaha, good, this is interesting."
Poison Not Dead laughed loudly, "Worthy of being the Sect Master of the Hao Tian Clan, a top-tier expert in Soul Land, this fighting power is not something a Titled Douluo of level 98 can compare with."
Upon hearing this.
Titan's expression turned ugly.
Damn it, if you're going to fight, then fight, what's with the sarcasm?
Is it that humiliating for a level 98 to be unable to beat a level 99?
"Your strength has also taken me by surprise. If I don't use my full power, it would be very difficult for me to win."
Niu Tian said gravely.
At the same time, two ripples emanated from his body, instantly covering an area of several miles.
Innate Domain: Slow Domain.
Spirit Domain: Myriad Beasts Charging.
The two domains instantly pressed down towards Poison Not Dead.
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