MTLNOVEL Chapter 145: [DD2]: 144
Credits: Johan Erickson
Since their Xu family ascended to the throne of the Star Luo Empire, they had never encountered a situation like this. Today was the first time.
If today's events were to spread, who knows how much mockery they would face from the other empires.
"Clear Sky Sect, you are simply going too far!"
Xu Jiawei growled, his heart filled with hatred toward the Clear Sky Sect.
He never expected the Clear Sky Sect to be so domineering, so arrogant, and so brazen.
He had only sent Jiujiu to inquire about Wang Dong'er, yet the Clear Sky Sect had directly stormed into their palace.
What did they take the Star Luo Empire for?
A target to be humiliated at will?
Unforgivable!
Xu Jiawei's eyes turned slightly red. As an emperor, he naturally had the composure of a ruler.
Normally, he could keep his emotions hidden. But the actions of the Clear Sky Sect today were far too outrageous.
They were openly slapping the face of the Star Luo imperial family!
Unless this madman was captured today, the royal family's dignity would be utterly shattered.
Xu Jiawei's chest heaved with anger. To dare to cause trouble in the Star Luo Royal City, he had to capture this man to restore the nation's prestige.
"Brother, are you okay?"
Seeing Xu Jiawei so enraged, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help but ask worriedly.
In all her life, she had never seen her brother so angry.
Xu Jiawei took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
"The humiliation you suffered today, your brother will avenge for you."
"With the elders from the Temple taking action, they will surely capture him."
Xu Jiawei remained confident. The Star Luo Empire's Worship Temple had Super Douluo-level powerhouses.
With their numerical advantage, he didn't believe they couldn't deal with this person.
But Xu Jiujiu felt uneasy.
After witnessing the divine might of Tai Tan with her own eyes, she now had lingering fears.
More importantly, she clearly remembered Tai Tan saying that he was only the Second Sect Master.
Then what about the Grand Sect Master?
If the Second Sect Master was this strong, how terrifying would the Grand Sect Master be?
Xu Jiujiu didn't dare to imagine.
She regretted her actions today. She shouldn't have been so rash.
Originally, she assumed Wang Dong'er's status wouldn't be too high. After all, it was rare for a clan to send their heir out.
Even if Wang Dong'er's status was high, she thought the Clear Sky Sect wouldn't react too strongly. After all, she hadn't done anything serious.
At most, she would have to offer some compensation, and it would all blow over.
But who could have expected the Clear Sky Sect to be so strange?
They launched a public assault on the Star Luo Royal Palace over something so minor.
This behavior was completely unlike that of a leader of a major force. Instead, it was more like a brainless madman obsessed with revenge.
How could a person like that become the sect master of a prestigious sect?
Yet, such a madman wielded unparalleled strength.
Xu Jiujiu couldn't understand it. She had never anticipated it.
It was precisely this lack of foresight that led to today's events.
If given another chance, Xu Jiujiu would never have acted so recklessly. Instead, she would have chosen to establish a good relationship with Wang Dong'er.
Unfortunately, there was no "what if." Her pride and arrogance ultimately led to this disaster.
Regret filled Xu Jiujiu's heart. She voiced her concerns to Xu Jiawei.
"What? You're saying the Clear Sky Sect has a Grand Sect Master too?"
Xu Jiawei's expression changed drastically.
If there was an even stronger Grand Sect Master, then his earlier decision had to be reconsidered.
Without knowing the strength of this Grand Sect Master, they truly couldn't afford to be reckless.
Even if the man in front of them had metaphorically urinated on the Star Luo Empire's head, they still had to hold back.
Xu Jiawei's face turned dark as his heart filled with unwillingness.
But with too many unknowns, he didn't dare to act rashly.
Forget it. For now, they would hold off and focus on dealing with the man in front of them.
Whether or not to kill him could be decided later.
But one thing was certain — the dignity of the Star Luo Empire could not be tarnished today.
No matter how strong the Clear Sky Sect was, the Star Luo imperial family had to protect its face.
If this incident wasn't handled properly, the Star Luo Empire would become a laughingstock. Even the royal family's firm grip on power could be shaken.
This was something Xu Jiawei absolutely could not allow.
But what he didn't realize was that all of his plans were based on the assumption that they could capture Tai Tan.
Could the Star Luo Worship Temple capture Tai Tan?
The answer was, of course, no.
...
Outside, Tai Tan stood tall with overwhelming might, his pressure engulfing the entire royal palace.
Above the Star Luo Royal Palace, seven figures appeared.
Each of these figures emanated a powerful aura.
Especially the two figures in the center, whose auras far surpassed the rest.
These two were none other than the chief and vice-chief of the Star Luo Worship Temple.
Both were Super Douluo-level powerhouses.
The chief, in particular, was a Level 97 Title Douluo, a true pinnacle powerhouse.
(Author's note: Let's strengthen the Star Luo Empire a bit — not having a Level 97 Super Douluo would be too embarrassing.)
The seven hovered in mid-air, their combined aura pushing back against Tai Tan's overwhelming might.
"Interesting."
Tai Tan's eyes lit up.
It seemed he could have a proper fight this time.
This small Star Luo Empire had opponents worth his attention.
"This is the Star Luo Royal Palace. No one is allowed to trespass. Please leave. As long as you leave, we will not pursue the matter."
The chief of the Worship Temple gazed solemnly at Tai Tan, his face full of caution.
Even he felt the oppressive pressure coming from Tai Tan.
The sheer might of this person was unimaginable.
If they made an enemy of him, the consequences would be severe.
Unless necessary, he did not want to engage in a life-or-death struggle with Tai Tan.
"Hall Chief, this man is so brazen. How can we just let him leave?"
Among the seven, one Titled Douluo couldn't help but speak up.
"Shut up!"
The chief glared at the Titled Douluo, who immediately fell silent.
"What do you think, sir?"
The Worship Temple's chief asked, turning to Tai Tan.
"I think... I'm not leaving."
Tai Tan's tone was firm, his eyes filled with battle-hungry excitement.
Today, he was determined to break into the Star Luo Royal Palace.
"Since you insist on acting this way, then I have no choice but to... be rude."
The Worship Temple's chief sighed, his eyes filled with helplessness.
But the next moment, his gaze became sharp and cold.
With his command, all seven Titled Douluo charged at Tai Tan.
Of the seven, six attacked directly, while one — the Healing Immortal Douluo — stood by to support and heal the others.
A great battle was about to erupt.
Among the remaining six, the Chief of the Worship Temple was undoubtedly the main force. He was the only one capable of directly contending with Tai Tan.
"Chirp—!"
A loud and resonant cry of an eagle echoed, and behind the Chief, a large eagle with outstretched wings appeared.
The Chief's martial soul was the Blazing Wind Eagle, a powerful top-tier agility-type martial soul.
If his martial soul wasn't strong enough, he wouldn't have been able to cultivate to the rank of a 97th-level Super Douluo.
Nine soul rings — yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black — shone brilliantly beneath the Chief.
With an overwhelming aura, he charged fiercely toward Tai Tan. The other six also launched their attacks on Tai Tan.
"Good timing!"
Tai Tan roared with excitement. The martial soul of the Titan Giant Ape let out a ferocious howl toward the sky, emanating a terrifying aura.
He charged forward to face all seven opponents alone, fighting with fiery intensity.
Perhaps due to the Chief's control and the numerical advantage, the battle did not immediately turn one-sided at the beginning.
Instead, the intensity of the fight only increased.
...
Inside the palace, Xu Jiawei could no longer restrain himself as he listened to the thunderous sounds of battle outside.
"Jiujiu, let's go take a look."
His curiosity was piqued — who wouldn't be curious about a battle of this magnitude?
Xu Jiujiu had no objections and accompanied Xu Jiawei to the outside of the grand hall. They gazed upward at the unfolding battle.
The commotion caused by the battle between the eight fighters was so intense that even people outside the imperial city could sense it.
Some of the academy leaders from other teams were also becoming restless.
After all, fights inside the Star Luo Imperial City were exceedingly rare.
Watching the spectacle was simply human nature.
The team leaders from the other two empires and the Sun Moon Empire exchanged knowing glances before sneaking into the imperial city to secretly watch the battle involving Tai Tan and his opponents.
"This person... so strong!"
Watching Tai Tan face seven opponents without falling into a disadvantage, Xu Jiawei's heart trembled.
The Chief of the Worship Temple was a 97th-level Super Douluo. Even with six other Title Douluo assisting him, they could only fight Tai Tan to a draw.
Tai Tan's strength was beyond imagination.
Xu Jiawei's expectations took a sharp downturn. He no longer hoped to capture Tai Tan.
As long as they could drive Tai Tan away, that would already be a victory.
But even driving Tai Tan away was easier said than done.
As the fight continued, Tai Tan grew more and more excited. He directly revealed his martial soul's true form, transforming into a colossal Titan Giant Ape over 50 meters tall.
The enormous figure was like a small mountain, battering the seven fighters from Star Luo, leaving them in misery.
"Such overwhelming strength! We can't let him continue his rampage!" muttered the Chief. He also activated his martial soul's true form.
He transformed into a massive Blazing Wind Eagle, its wingspan extending nearly tens of meters wide.
The Blazing Wind Eagle circled the Titan Giant Ape at high speed, refusing to engage in direct combat. Instead, it aimed to use its speed to restrain Tai Tan.
Although the Titan Giant Ape was not slow, it still could not match the speed of the Blazing Wind Eagle, an agility-type martial soul.
With the Chief controlling him, Tai Tan's offensive momentum was further hindered.
The other Title Douluo moved like fleas, constantly disrupting and blocking Tai Tan's attacks.
After several rounds of interference, Tai Tan grew irritated.
The 50-meter-tall Titan Giant Ape raised its head and roared to the sky. A layer of dark light radiated from its entire body.
This aura seemed to have incredibly strong defensive power. The attacks of the Title Douluo landed on the Titan Giant Ape, but none of them could break through its defense.
Roaring in anger, the Titan Giant Ape reached out with its massive hand, swiping directly at the Blazing Wind Eagle.
The move was sudden, and the Blazing Wind Eagle failed to react in time. It was struck and sent flying into the distance, with a large patch of its feathers torn off.
The Healing Douluo quickly healed the eagle, aiding its rapid recovery.
"Don't run! Fight me head-on!"
The Titan Giant Ape grew more and more frustrated as the Blazing Wind Eagle avoided confrontation, launching only minor attacks in return.
Tai Tan preferred straightforward combat. He hated opponents who dodged and harassed him from a distance.
But the Chief had no intention of fighting the Titan Giant Ape head-on.
A head-on battle with the Titan Giant Ape? He'd be smashed to bits.
No agility type would engage in a frontal clash with a power type.
But Tai Tan didn't care about any of that. After being harassed repeatedly, he had truly reached his limit.
All this time, he had been holding back, but now he was genuinely angry.
Just as the Titan Giant Ape was about to erupt in a full-blown rampage, a streak of cyan brilliance shot from the distant sky, dyeing the entire horizon blue.
Suddenly, an oppressive aura that seemed to transcend heaven and earth descended upon them.
The Titan Giant Ape's body shuddered, and the Blazing Wind Eagle's body sank toward the ground.
The other Title Douluo were like falling stars, plummeting rapidly from the sky and crashing into the palace, raising a cloud of dust.
Xu Jiawei and the others felt as though their hearts had been gripped by a giant hand. The suffocating pressure made it hard for them to breathe.
"Whoosh!"
A figure in a white robe suddenly appeared in the sky. His long cyan hair flowed freely, and his tall figure exuded an air of unparalleled dominance. His cyan eyes flickered with an awe-inspiring majesty.
He stood silently in midair, drawing all the attention to himself.
Everyone's eyes fell on him, and the moment they saw him, they felt a deep sense of reverence as if they were gazing at an insurmountable mountain.
This was a true, peerless powerhouse.
The sudden appearance of this figure left the Titan Giant Ape and the Blazing Wind Eagle both stunned.
When Tai Tan saw the figure, he was shocked.
"Big brother?"
"Big brother?!"
The Chief was shaken to his core, but before he could think too much, the cyan-haired, white-robed man pointed a single finger at him.
It was as if a divine finger had descended from the heavens, locking onto the Blazing Wind Eagle.
All the feathers on the Blazing Wind Eagle's body bristled as it poured all its strength into defense.
But when that seemingly light finger fell, the Blazing Wind Eagle was directly forced out of its martial soul true form.
The Chief coughed up blood as he was thrown into the air before crashing hard into the Star Luo Palace, causing it to collapse instantly.
Xu Jiawei hurriedly pulled Xu Jiujiu away, narrowly avoiding being crushed by the debris.
However, the Star Luo Palace was destroyed.
Looking up at the cyan-haired, white-robed figure in the sky, Xu Jiawei felt chills running down his spine.
"Clear Sky Sect... the Grand Sect Master?!"
A 97th-level Temple Chief couldn't even withstand a single finger and was sent flying while coughing up blood. Xu Jiawei trembled violently.
He was completely terrified by the overwhelming power on display.
With such strength, killing him would be as simple as reaching into a bag to retrieve something.
At this moment, Xu Jiawei felt nothing but regret. Why had he gone looking for Wang Dong?
It was the most foolish decision he had ever made.
If not for that, they wouldn't have provoked the Clear Sky Sect.
But who could have known?
After thousands of years of seclusion, the Clear Sky Sect, whose name had long since faded into obscurity, would turn out to be so incredibly strong.
From this display alone, Xu Jiawei guessed that the Grand Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect had reached the level of an Ultimate Douluo.
An Ultimate Douluo — a figure of legend.
Such individuals had power enough to topple entire empires.
If he had known the Clear Sky Sect had an Ultimate Douluo, even with a hundred times the courage, he wouldn't have dared provoke them.
"Curse you, Dai Hao!" he thought bitterly.
"If not for his suggestion, none of this would have happened."