Chapter 457: Chapter 427: The Haotian Sect Decides to Join the Battle!
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After receiving intelligence that the three major empires of the continent had allied with the Spirit Hall to fight against the invaders from the Sun and Moon Empire, Tang Xiao summoned Tang Hao and the five elders for a meeting to discuss whether the Haotian Sect should get involved. After all, this was a prime opportunity for the sect to reassert its dominance.
The Seventh Elder suggested, "Let the Spirit Hall and the empires fight to the death first, then we can step in and deliver the final blow. If we have this moment recorded, it will undoubtedly boost the Haotian Sect's prestige."
The other elders agreed with this strategy. Waiting for the three empires and the Spirit Hall to wear themselves out against the Sun and Moon Empire before emerging as "saviors" seemed the best course of action.
As for whether these four forces combined could defeat the Sun and Moon Empire, they weren't too concerned. After all, they had already gathered information on the enemy, which revealed that the Sun and Moon forces had a Level 98 expert and five Titled Daouluo.
Although the Spirit Hall had many Titled Daouluo, Tang Chen had assured them that the elders from the Hall of Worship would not intervene. Even if the Spirit Hall sent Tang San, who could unleash near-unparalleled power, at most, he would only be able to hold the line.
From their perspective, Tang San's previous fight with Bibi Dong likely didn't reflect Bibi Dong's full strength. If she had used her full power, there was no way the battle would have lasted that long.
"Report!"
A Haotian disciple suddenly burst in, saying, "According to our spy Tang Luoya, the Sun and Moon Empire has sent another fifteen Titled Daouluo, including an Ultimate Douluo!"
"What?!" Tang Xiao was shocked. He quickly composed himself, but cold sweat broke out on his forehead. "This is no joke. The Sun and Moon Empire has that many Titled Daouluo? And even an Ultimate Douluo?"
"Master, Elders, I haven't finished yet," the disciple nervously swallowed before continuing. "That Ultimate Douluo is already dead. He was killed by Tang San, the Holy Son of Spirit Hall. He used the ring fusion technique again, summoning his true spirit armor. His strength might have surpassed Level 99. But what's even more terrifying is his spirit ring configuration: four black, three red."
"Four black, three red?"
"Has his spirit ring years increased?"
"Could it be that Tang San has found a place to inherit a god's power and taken the god's test?"
For Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and the five Haotian elders, the existence of gods was no secret. Their ancestor, Tang Chen, was the inheritor of the Asura God.
Certain god inheritance sites could reward the examinee by enhancing the years of their spirit rings.
For instance: Sea God Island.
However, taking these godly tests required the person to become a believer of that god, and during critical periods, they could not leave the inheritance site. Otherwise, they would be considered traitors, abandoning their faith.
The blessings of the gods were not easily earned.
But how did Tang San's spirit rings improve?
Could it be that he's undergoing the Angel God's trials under Spirit Hall?
Even with Tang San's exceptional talent, the Angel God wouldn't choose a non-Angel spirit for inheritance, right? Furthermore, according to what Grandfather said, gods typically do not grant soul ring age enhancements before the final test is completed. Instead, they reward affinity with the deity.
When the affinity reaches one hundred percent, the candidate qualifies to inherit the god's position.
"Hmph, that little brat really is impressive. He even took the Angel God's test. Has he become a follower of the Angel God?" the Seventh Elder said with a hint of sarcasm.
The Second Elder replied coolly, "At the very least, his power has far surpassed ours."
Tang Hao was filled with excitement, frustration, and regret. If he could turn back time, he would swallow his pride and bring Tang San back to the sect, even if it meant forcing the five elders to agree. But now, it was too late for such actions.
Tang Xiao sighed and asked the Haotian disciple, "Is there any other news?"
"The battle at the Sea God City was practically a solo performance by Tang San. He defeated nineteen Titled Daouluo and killed an Ultimate Douluo. Moreover, he used his spirit's growth and entanglement abilities to control the entire Sun and Moon army within Sea God City. The allied forces mainly cleaned up the battlefield, guarded prisoners, and collected spoils."
The disciple continued, "However, a few days later, the Emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire arrived and used a sword strike to cut through the entire Sea God City horizontally. The sword light extended for a hundred miles."
"A hundred miles!" Tang Hao almost exclaimed. "Even an Ultimate Douluo can't achieve that. Is he a god?"
If so, it would be best for the Haotian Sect to stay out of it.
Facing a god would be akin to hitting a rock with an egg.
If Tang Chen were to come out of seclusion, it wouldn't matter. With the Asura God's power, he could certainly defeat the opponent. However, their core support was currently at the final stage of inheritance and could not be disturbed!
"Grandfather said that once one becomes a god, they should not interfere too much with mortal affairs. If he were truly a god, he wouldn't be an emperor," Tang Xiao said calmly, starting to analyze the situation. "Therefore, the Emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire is likely similar to Tang San, capable of unleashing attacks far beyond his usual strength."
The Second Elder nodded in agreement. "If Uncle Tang is correct, this seems to be the most plausible explanation. Such power must come at a significant cost."
The Third Elder asked, "What is the cost for Tang San when he uses his spirit's true form in ring fusion mode?"
Tang Xiao and the other elders turned their attention to Tang Hao.
"Actually, the first time Tang San used his true form was when he fought against me. At that time, he was still a Soul Emperor…"
Tang Hao pondered for a moment before recounting the past. "...The cost was likely a significant consumption of soul power. Besides that, there didn't seem to be other side effects."
"His first soul skill appears to allow him to recover to full strength," Tang Hao added.
For Tang Hao, being able to analyze this much was quite remarkable. Although he didn't understand the exact enhancements each of Tang San's spirit rings provided, he had a strong impression of the first soul skill's limitless recovery ability, especially since it healed most of his internal injuries. In his view, if his Haotian Hammer had such a skill, he could have outlasted the opponent even at Level 90.
"In that case, we also need to be wary of whether the Sun and Moon Emperor has any means of recovery," Tang Xiao said thoughtfully. He then made a decision, "We should join the battle. The Haotian Sect must make its presence known and let the world remember our might. Otherwise, people might soon forget our existence."
While the Spirit Hall was despised by everyone present, opposing the Spirit Hall during an external invasion would mean opposing the entire continent, which would be a foolish choice.
Therefore, they needed to align with the Spirit Hall and others for now and settle scores later...
(End of Chapter)
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