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Chapter 426 Confirmed Alliance? Defense Broken?
Qian Renxue quietly watched Tang Chuan. The six-winged angelic divine armor behind her slowly dimmed its radiance, but the pressure of the angel god still enveloped the heavens and earth.
In the golden holy light, her eyes became deep, as if she were weighing her options or reminiscing.
After a long silence, she said calmly, "What makes you think I would agree?"
Tang Chuan was not surprised, and simply said calmly, "Because you know better than anyone else that Tang San's life is of no benefit to you."
Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed slightly.
Tang Chuan continued:
"You want to unify the continent, you want order, you want faith, you want the Spirit Empire to become a new order that truly transcends the two great empires. But Tang San is different. He doesn't need order, he doesn't need cities, he doesn't need people, and he doesn't need a future. All he needs is a soul, resentment, and death."
At this point, Tang Chuan raised the Trident of Poseidon in his hand, and the azure light flowed slowly on the blade, seemingly resonating with the distant sea.
"When you conquer a city, you need troops, provisions, officials, soul masters, and the restoration of order. But Tang San can destroy a city in just half an hour. You kill the enemy to make them submit. He kills people so that the dead can continue to kill for him."
Qian Renxue remained silent.
Because everything Tang Chuan said was true.
Angelic power can purify darkness, but she is, after all, only one person. If Tang San were to fight her head-on, she would naturally not be afraid. The problem is, Tang San has completely lost all sense of shame. He doesn't defend cities, territories, or people, nor does he uphold any so-called dignity of a Soul Master. He can slaughter a city of the Spirit Empire today, a town of the Heaven Dou Empire tomorrow, and infiltrate the Star Luo border to devour the souls of the battlefield the day after.
He is not an army, but a moving plague.
Qian Renxue slowly said, "So, you want me to temporarily cease hostilities?"
Tang Chuan nodded: "At least until Tang San dies, let's call a truce."
On the walls of Tiandou City, Xue Beng's expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but speak:
"Tang Chuan, what do you mean by this? The Spirit Empire's army is already at our gates, what gives you the right to decide to cease hostilities on behalf of Heaven?"
His voice was loud, carrying a hint of the emperor's anger at being offended.
But the next moment, Tang Chuan simply turned around and glanced at him indifferently.
That glance held no murderous intent, nor even the slightest hint of oppression.
But the avalanche seemed to be choked by an invisible hand, and the words that followed were stuck in his throat, unable to be spoken.
Tang Chuan calmly said, "Your Majesty, you may disagree."
Xue Beng's expression froze.
Tang Chuan continued, "But if you don't agree, then I'll leave Heaven Dou City now and go after Tang San. You can continue to lead the Heaven Dou army to defend the city, or you can continue to rely on Senior Dugu, Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo to hold off a god-level powerhouse and the entire Spirit Empire for you."
Avalanche's expression instantly turned extremely ugly.
Tang Chuan didn't mock him; he simply presented him with the most practical issues.
The reason Tian Dou is able to stand here now is not because Xue Beng is so wise, nor because Tian Dou's army is so powerful, but because Tang Chuan has returned.
If Tang Chuan leaves, and Qian Renxue really launches a full-scale attack, Tian Dou City simply cannot be defended.
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly and stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, Tang Chuan is right. The trouble caused by Tang San is far greater than the conflict between the two nations. If we allow him to continue devouring souls to become a god, no matter how fiercely the Heavenly Dou and the Spirit Empire fight today, it will only add a few more piles of corpses to the Rakshasa Altar."
Dugu Bo snorted coldly and said, "Avalanche brat, this time I'm on Tang Chuan's side. That Tang San is no longer human. I've seen poison and evil soul masters, but I've never seen anything like him who swallowed an entire city like dregs. If you still think you can take this opportunity to fight the Spirit Empire to the death, then you're just asking if Tang San isn't full enough."
Avalanche's lips trembled slightly; he was, of course, unwilling to accept it.
He was the Emperor of Heaven Dou, how could he accept the ceasefire jointly decided by Tang Chuan and Qian Renxue when the Spirit Empire was at the gates? But he knew even better that Heaven Dou had no choice at the moment.
After a long silence, Xue Beng gritted his teeth and said, "What if the Spirit Empire takes the opportunity to launch a sneak attack?"
Qian Renxue finally spoke.
"I swear in the name of the Angel God that before Tang San dies, the main force of the Spirit Empire will not launch an attack on Heaven Dou City."
Her voice wasn't loud, yet it resounded like the tolling of a golden bell.
Inside and outside Tiandou City, countless soldiers looked up at the same time.
The gods made an oath.
The weight of these four words far surpasses that of any imperial alliance.
Qian Renxue looked at Tang Chuan and said, "But I also have conditions."
Tang Chuan said, "Speak."
Qian Renxue said, "If you still try to stop me from unifying the continent after Tang San dies, I will not show mercy just because we are joining forces today."
Tang Chuan nodded: "Okay."
Qian Renxue's eyes flickered slightly: "Aren't you going to ask for a guarantee for Tian Dou?"
Tang Chuan glanced at the Heaven Dou City beneath his feet, then looked at the sky in the distance, stained red by the flames of war, and said calmly, "I am neither a subject of Heaven Dou nor a subject of Star Luo. After Tang San dies, who the continent belongs to is up to you to fight for. If you want to continue attacking the city, I will continue to stop you; if you defeat me, the continent is yours, and there's nothing more to say."
Upon hearing this, Xue Beng's expression on the city wall turned even uglier.
However, Ning Fengzhi revealed a complex smile instead.
Because this is Tang Chuan.
He didn't speak of false loyalty, nor of any grand principles of justice. His plan was simple: kill whoever posed the greatest threat first. As for the rest, he'd settle that score later.
Qian Renxue gave Tang Chuan a deep look.
"it is good."
She slowly raised her right hand, golden light condensed in her palm, and a wisp of angelic power transformed into a golden talisman, which floated in mid-air.
"All of the Martial Soul Empire, heed my command!"
"From this moment forward, for the next three days, all frontline troops shall cease all attacks on Tiandou City. Anyone who initiates hostilities without authorization shall be punished as a traitor."
The golden token soared through the air, transforming into dozens of streaks of light that flew towards the various legions of the Martial Soul Empire.
Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others lowered their heads at the same time.
"Yes, ma'am."
At the same time, Tang Chuan also raised his hand.
The ground inside and outside Tiandou City suddenly trembled slightly.
Between the cracks in the city walls, beneath the stone slabs of the streets, along the banks of the moat, and deep within the withered roots of grass, countless blue-gold Blue Silver Emperors quietly sprouted.
The Blue Silver Emperors did not attack anyone, but instead spread rapidly in all directions like fine veins.
Avalanche's expression changed slightly: "What are you doing?"
Tang Chuan said, "Set up a net."
"What website?"
"The net to kill Tang San."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Chuan closed his eyes, and nine spirit rings slowly appeared behind him.
Red, red, red, red, red, red, platinum, dark gold, orange gold.
The moment the nine spirit rings appeared, all the spirit masters in the world couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
Even though many had heard of Tang Chuan's extraordinary spirit ring configuration, seeing it in person still left them breathless with shock. Especially the platinum and orange-gold spirit rings; the aura they exuded was unlike anything a human spirit master should possess.
A strange light flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes. She had already become a god, but even so, she could still sense an extremely dangerous aura from Tang Chuan.
That wasn't simply a matter of varying soul power; it was the oppressive force created by the intertwining of multiple divine powers.
The power of the sea god, the killing intent of the Asura, the life force of blue silver, the ocean essence of the deep-sea demon whale king, the spiritual essence of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, the ultimate ice of the Snow Emperor, the power of destiny of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion...
These forces should have been mutually exclusive.
However, in Tang Chuan's body, the almost inexhaustible vitality of the Blue Silver Emperor forcibly linked them together, forming a strange yet stable balance.
Tang Chuan ignored the shock of the crowd.
His seventh spirit ring lit up.
Blue Silver True Form!
In an instant, all the Blue Silver Emperors surrounding the entire Heaven Dou City rose simultaneously, transforming into a blue-gold forest of life. Each Blue Silver Emperor seemed to be a part of Tang Chuan's body, and each leaf was sensing the death energy, resentment, Rakshasa divine power, and spatial fluctuations in the world.
Immediately afterwards, the Trident of Poseidon in Tang Chuan's hand suddenly pierced into the void.
Om-!
A ring of azure blue ripples spread outwards.
The ripples did not attack the physical body, but spread outward along the spatial plane. The tiny cracks above Tiandou City, which had been corroded by the residual power of the Rakshasa God, emitted a sizzling sound after being swept by this power of the Sea God, and were then forcibly smoothed out.
Qian Renxue immediately understood Tang Chuan's meaning.
"Do you need to clear the spatial coordinates left by Tang San first?"
Tang Chuan opened his eyes and said, "He came to Tiandou City before, so he must have left behind Rakshasa spatial anchors. As long as these anchors are still there, he could tear open a rift and descend at any time. To kill him, the first step is not to chase him, but to make sure he has nowhere to escape."
Qian Renxue nodded.
With a wave of her hand, the angelic light transformed into golden flames, scattering from the sky and burning along the direction Tang Chuan's Blue Silver Emperor had pointed out.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!
In many shadowy corners unseen by ordinary people, wisps of purplish-black smoke suddenly rose. The smoke twisted and struggled, like poisonous insects hidden in cracks in the wall, their true forms forcibly revealed by the sunlight.
Tang Chuan's gaze turned slightly cold: "Indeed, quite a lot."
Qian Renxue's face also darkened.
Because some of those Rakshasa anchor points were actually buried in the direction of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.
Everyone knew what this meant. If Tang Chuan hadn't returned in time, and if Qian Renxue and Tian Dou had engaged in a deadly battle today, then when both sides suffered heavy casualties, Tang San could have used these anchor points to descend upon the Tian Dou Imperial Palace and directly devour the souls of the dead on the battlefield.
In the end, the one who will truly benefit will not be the Spirit Empire, nor the Heaven Dou Empire, but Tang San.
When Xue Beng saw the black smoke rising from the direction of the palace, his face turned deathly pale.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes were heavy as he said, "What a ruthless mind."
Dugu Bo cursed angrily, "This beast treats everyone as his sacrifice!"
Tang Chuan remained silent.
He knew all along that Tang San would do this.
The Tang San of today is no longer the boy in Notting Academy who hesitated about whether to believe in Grandmaster. He has only one thought in his mind: to become a god, to resurrect Xiao Wu, and to reclaim everything he believes is rightfully his.
For that reason, he could kill anyone.
It is also possible to sacrifice anyone.
This even includes former teachers, friends, and relatives.
Tang Chuan retrieved the Trident of the Sea God and said in a deep voice, "Next, I will go to the Star Dou Great Forest to find the Beast God Di Tian and ask him to join forces with us."
Qian Renxue asked, "Would that soul beast believe you?"
Tang Chuan said, "Tang San has already slaughtered his way into the Star Dou Great Forest; he has no choice. Moreover, Di Tian knows better than humans that once the Rakshasa God's power completely corrupts the continent, even the soul beasts will not be able to escape."
Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, then said, "Then I'll go with you."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of several elders from the Martial Soul Empire changed slightly.
Golden Crocodile Douluo couldn't help but say, "Young Master, you mustn't! The Star Dou Great Forest is teeming with ferocious beasts. You have only just become a god; if you rashly venture deep into it..."
Qian Renxue raised her hand to interrupt him.
"It is precisely because I have become a god that I must go."
She looked at Tang Chuan and said, "Killing Tang San is not just your business, but also mine. Since we're going to join forces, I must see Di Tian in person to confirm the attitude of the soul beasts."
Tang Chuan glanced at her.
After a moment, he nodded and said, "Okay."
Finally, Avalanche couldn't help but ask, "What about Tian Dou City?"
Tang Chuan said calmly, "Senior Dugu, Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo will stay here. I will also leave the Blue Silver Emperor Network behind, so I will know immediately if Tang San dares to come."
After saying that, he looked at Qian Renxue again.
Qian Renxue understood his meaning and turned to Golden Crocodile Douluo, saying:
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, you will lead the Hall of Worship to guard the front line. Without my order, you are not to attack the city. If Tang San appears, kill him first."
Golden Crocodile Douluo took a deep breath and finally bowed his head, saying, "Yes."
After arranging everything, Tang Chuan unfurled his blue-gold wings.
Qianrenxue spreads its six wings, and golden holy light illuminates the sky.
The two of them, one in front and one behind, transformed into two streaks of light and headed straight for the Star Dou Great Forest.
Inside and outside Tiandou City, countless people looked up at the two departing figures, feeling an indescribable sense of absurdity.
One is Tiandou's greatest reliance now.
One is the angel god who was just about to destroy Tian Dou.
But now, they have temporarily joined forces to kill Tang San.
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, "The continent has changed."
Dugu Bo sneered, "It's not that the continent has changed, it's that little bastard Tang San who forced everyone to sit at the same table."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin gazed into the distance and said calmly, "I hope this time, we can completely eliminate him."
Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, shook his head and said:
"Difficult. That kid is as slippery as a venomous snake now. Killing him won't be that easy."
Ning Fengzhi remained silent.
He knew Gu Rong was right; if Tang San were so easy to kill, he wouldn't be alive now.
at the same time.
Deep within the Rakshasa Space, amidst swirling purplish-black mist, Tang San slowly opened his eyes atop an altar constructed from piled-up corpses.
The wound on his chest, left by the Emperor Tianlong's claws, had not yet healed.
The cyan-gold life force and the black-gold dragon god's destructive power intertwined at the edge of the wound, like two nails, suppressing his Rakshasa power within his body.
Tang San's face was extremely gloomy. In front of him, a mirror formed from vengeful spirits reflected everything that was happening above Heaven Dou City.
Tang Chuan and Qian Renxue ceased hostilities.
Tang Chuan cleared the Rakshasa anchor point in Tiandou City.
Tang Chuan and Qian Renxue headed to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Every scene felt like a slap in the face, landing hard on Tang San's cheek.
"Join forces?"
Tang San's voice was hoarse, and the resentment in his eyes was almost tangible.
"Tang Chuan, you actually managed to pull Qian Renxue onto your side?"
"On what grounds?"
"I should be the protagonist of this world."
"All the opportunities should have been mine!"
"The Trident of Poseidon is mine, Xiao Wu is mine, and the Blue Silver Emperor is mine too! Why should you stand before everyone and act like a savior after taking everything away?"
Sensing his rage, the vengeful spirits surrounding the altar let out piercing screams. (End of Chapter)