Chapter 274: Tang Chen Awakens

As the battle grew more intense, Yang Xiong finally realized the horror of the Limit Douluo; physically, the Killing King at this moment was probably no longer just a Level 99 Limit Douluo, but had likely reached a demigod level.

Even though the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang could not use Tang Chen's martial soul or soul skill, nor Tang Chen's self-created spirit skill, its sheer robust body could suppress everyone.

At that moment Yang Xiong seemed to think of something and shouted, "Attack him with spirit-type skills as much as possible; he won't be able to hold out long."

After speaking, Yang Xiong's eyes turned blood‑red, and a blood‑red light shot straight from his eyes—an evolved Purple Extreme Demon Eye: Shura Divine Light.

The Killing King's eyes also emitted a strange light, and the whole space seemed to hum with a special buzzing, like the cries of the bats Yang Xiong heard on Hell Road.

The two lights collided in the air; Yang Xiong stepped back several meters, but the Killing King let out another series of cries, with a faint mournful tone in the sound.

Yang Xiong's Shura Divine Light was far stronger than the Purple Extreme Demon Eye, being emitted through martial soul evolution and brimming with endless killing aura.

The three Sword Douluo exchanged glances and immediately began to act.

Whether it was Tang Xiao or Tang Hao, or even the three Sword Douluo, all were top Title Douluo possessing some spirit attacks and each had a Head Soul Bone.

Tang Hao and Tang Xiao swiftly activated their Head Soul Bone skills, each emitting a burst of colorful light from their heads, while the Sword Douluo radiated a terrifying Sword Intent.

After the three activated spirit-type soul skills, the Killing King now seemed somewhat outclassed, only able to emit cries, and its head flashed a burst of blood‑red light to fend off the attacks.

Even though the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang was an unknown exotic beast, it still could not fully withstand the spirit attacks of the four top masters.

Suddenly the Killing King let out a long howl, "You swarm of ants, I will have you all dead."

After speaking, the Killing King's soul power flickered, its face, once covered in demonic patterns, began to change slightly; its blood‑red eyes turned black, and the evil aura around it gradually faded, replaced by an extremely pure killing aura, which was even stronger than Yang Xiong's.

Originally the Killing King's hands had been like claws to fend off Yang Xiong's four attacks, but now they had reverted to broad palms, its overall aura becoming indescribably powerful, and at that instant it seemed not inferior to Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi.

Around the Killing King loomed a blood‑red figure, the red light in its hand gradually turning into a massive Clear Sky Hammer.

Whether it was Tang Hao or Tang Xiao, their expressions changed dramatically; the face before them was exactly like their great‑grandfather's, confirming that the Killing King was indeed Tang Chen.

But the Clear Sky Hammer in the Killing King's hand flashed by, quickly transforming into a blood‑red longsword.

Gripping the blood‑red longsword, the Killing King's red light merged into one, exuding a destructive, world‑shattering aura in that instant.

Yang Xiong roared, "This guy is going all out; we must also give our all to suppress them, only then can we possibly rescue Tang Chen."

At this moment the Killing King held the Asura Demon Sword in both hands, and even the many masters present felt that this sword seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth.

Tang Xiao clenched his teeth; the Clear Sky Hammer gathered countless killing qi, and the Haotian Nine Absolutes once used against Tang Chen now subtly showed signs of fusion, revealing the Haotian Nine Absolutes' ultimate move: Kill Glyph.

The Sword Douluo's Eighth Spirit Ring flashed, and the Seven Killing Sword instantly split into twelve sword shadows, each seemingly possessing great attack power; the shadows gradually merged, forming a massive sword that surged toward the Killing King—this was the Sword Douluo's Eighth Spirit Skill: Move Mountains Overturn Seas.

Compared with Tang Xiao and the Sword Douluo, Tang Hao now clenched his teeth, clearly aware that this strike was crucial; if successful it might save Tang Chen, but failure would deal a devastating blow to the Haotian Sect.

Five spirit rings on Tang Hao exploded, causing the Clear Sky Hammer to swell enormously, like a mountain crashing onto the Killing King—this was the Haotian Sect's inherited spirit technique: Great Sumeru Hammer.

Seeing everyone give their all, Yang Xiong also clenched his teeth, his Eighth Spirit Ring flashing; his body seemed possessed by a special power, creating a blood‑red world spanning hundreds of meters around him, with Yang Xiong as its ruler, a blood‑red figure charging full force at the Killing King.

This was Yang Xiong's full‑power Eighth Spirit Ring Skill Two: Shura Blood Prison, which could suppress enemies while doubling spirit power and all attributes.

With the five unleashing their full strength, the whole world seemed to tremble, as if space itself were colliding.

The Clear Sky Hammer, Seven Killing Sword, Asura Demon Sword, and the massive Shura Void Shadow all rang out across the heavens and earth.

Even though Yang Xiong's strength was formidable, he was still blasted away at that moment, and even Tang Hao, who had just detonated five spirit rings, was also hurled, leaving a huge crater hundreds of meters wide.

At the center of that crater knelt the Killing King on one knee.

The Killing King's condition was terrible now; its body flashed with bursts of red light, its face looked extremely painful and struggling, sometimes fiercely fierce, sometimes bewildered, sometimes resolutely decisive.

Yang Xiong knew well that the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang probably could not fully suppress Tang Chen, so it had been repelled by Tang Chen's spirit power, resulting in a clash of two spirit forces within Tang Chen.

If the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang won and re‑possessed Tang Chen's body, this operation would be a total failure, and the five who came to Killing City would also be in grave danger.

Yang Xiong clenched his teeth and took out a deep‑blue crystal from his body—it was the Hanhai Qiankun Shield.

Under Yang Xiong's Killing Domain control, the Hanhai Qiankun Shield instantly expanded enormously, emitting endless blue light that enveloped the Killing King; this was the Hanhai Qiankun Shield Skill Two: Qiankun Stabilizing Divine Shield.

This Qiankun Stabilizing Body Shield could use spirit power to control enemies, capable of restraining any foe whose spirit power is within three times Yang Xiong's.

Now Yang Xiong's spirit power had reached the Limit Douluo level, allowing him to unleash the full potency of the Qiankun Stabilizing Divine Shield.

Immediately, a massive Sea God Void Shadow appeared atop the Hanhai Qiankun Shield, seemingly wielding the Sea God Trident to strike the enemy—this was the Hanhai Qiankun Shield Skill Three: Qiankun Demon‑Breaking.

As Yang Xiong consecutively used the two Hanhai Qiankun Shield skills, the emanating light shrouded the Killing King, which let out a wailing cry.

At that instant Yang Xiong felt his head split with pain, as if struck by a backlash, and a strand of fresh blood dripped from his mouth.

But Yang Xiong knew he could not retreat now and pushed the Qiankun Demon‑Breaking power to its limit.

Under the massive blue light, the Killing King emitted a strange howl, and finally a blood‑red shadow flew out from its body, resembling a gigantic blood‑red bat.

Yang Xiong's heart leapt with joy; the Hanhai Qiankun Shield instantly grew colossal, forcibly covering the blood‑red figure, and no matter how the figure struggled, it was ultimately drawn into the shield.

Yang Xiong's face was full of surprise; he never expected the Hanhai Qiankun Shield could capture the Xuehong Jiutou Bianfuwang, perhaps the beast will have great use in the future.

When Yang Xiong retracted the Hanhai Qiankun Shield, the Killing King seemed a bit surprised: "So it's the Hanhai Force; what connection do you have with Sea God Island?"

But the Killing King's appearance had drastically changed; it no longer bore the cold, evil visage, nor the middle‑aged man's murderous aura when the Clear Sky Hammer appeared; now it looked somewhat aged, and even its voice lacked that killing breath.

Yang Xiong laughed, "Senior Tang Chen, congratulations on regaining your freedom."

Hearing Yang Xiong call his name, the Killing King let out a wild laugh, "Tang Chen, I never imagined after all these years anyone still remembered me, Tang Chen."

"Did I win or lose? Does any of this still matter to me? These decades have been like a nightmare, but even when I wake, I still recall the sins caused over the years; perhaps this is the Shura's punishment for my failed assessment."

Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, hearing the Killing King's words, rushed to his front and knelt.

"Grandfather, you have finally recovered."

The Killing King—no, at this moment it should have completely turned back into Tang Chen.

Tang Chen's gaze softened: "You are Haoer and Xiaoer; I never expected you to come to Killing City, never thought you would save me. It seems the heavens still gave me a final chance to see my last relatives."

……

Tang Chen, Tang Xiao, and Tang Hao, reunited after a long separation, talked about many things, including the changes in the Haotian Sect over the years.

Yang Xiong sat together with the Sword Douluo and Yang Wudi, mainly to discuss the battle's situation and also the state of Killing City.

As for Gui Huo Douluo and Hei She Douluo, they now only stood at a distance, unsure what to do.

Now Tang Chen has awakened, and with so many Title Douluo present, they are far beyond what the two can contend with; even escaping is hopeless, for this is Killing City and they cannot leave.

Especially when Tang Chen is awake, Killing City has already imposed restrictions on them, and the two now cannot use soul skills.

It was the Sword Douluo who seemed to have some reaction; when Tang Chen finally drew the Asura Demon Sword just now, it almost suppressed everyone's martial soul, especially the Sword Douluo's Seven Killing Sword, which appeared utterly tiny before the Asura Demon Sword, even evoking a natural fear.

Yang Wudi looked a bit puzzled: "What the heck is this Killing City, how can even soul skills be completely restricted? It feels like without your Killing God Domain, a person becomes just an ordinary human."

Yang Xiong laughed: "Old Goat, isn't your Po Yi Zu famed as a combat clan? Aren't you known as a battle maniac? How do you feel about this place—does it seem especially suited to you?"

Yang Wudi: …

After both sides' personnel had been talking for a while, suddenly from afar Tang Chen addressed Yang Xiong: "Kid, was the power you just used Hanhai Force, and what connection do you have with Sea God Island?"

Yang Xiong walked toward Tang Chen and the others: "Senior, the power I used was indeed the Sea God's Heart, and I just returned from training on Sea God Island a short while ago."

(End of chapter)