If the loss of Ice Bear, the severe injury of Sky Wolf, and the "betrayal" of Canglong were losses that Dai Tao could still endure...
Then the sudden eruption of Chu Chengzhou's three summon beasts, resulting in the immediate destruction of four more Nether White Tigers at the Title level, and the subsequent killing of the severely injured Sky Wolf by the "betrayed" Canglong, was something Dai Tao absolutely could not accept.
After all, whether they were royal elders or imperial marshals, these individuals were the foundation of the empire. Losing so many experts meant that even if they managed to complete their revenge plan tonight and eliminate Chu Chengzhou, the empire would undoubtedly face turmoil.
At this moment, after completing another round of finishing blows, Chu Chengzhou pressed on, drawing his bow and preparing to shoot down Wind and Thunder Douluo, who was struggling to escape the Gravity Domain.
Compared to the remaining four Nether White Tigers on the battlefield, Chu Chengzhou decided to first deal with Tyrant Dragon and Wind and Thunder Douluos.
This wasn't just about picking the weaker targets first.
No one was unafraid of death. Seeing that defeat was inevitable, the enemy would surely attempt to flee.
The Nether White Tigers were much larger than human soul masters, and their soul power fluctuations were harder to conceal. Even from a great distance, Chu Chengzhou could roughly sense their positions.
However, it was different for Title Douluos. Even without techniques to suppress their aura, as long as they retracted their martial souls, their emitted soul power fluctuations would be far weaker than those of Nether White Tigers of similar strength. If they fled a bit further, it would be difficult for him to pinpoint their locations.
In other words, if he targeted the Nether White Tigers first, once the enemy began retreating, the two Title Douluos from the Star Luo Empire might very well escape.
But if he targeted these two Title Douluos first, he had a chance to annihilate all of the Star Luo experts.
Thus, Chu Chengzhou, who was preparing to wipe out the enemy forces entirely, naturally chose to take out these two Title Douluos first.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—
Releasing his grip, the faint sound of air splitting echoed as the Flowing Gold Armor-Piercing Arrows, infused with fused fire-earth soul power, shot forth like streaks of light.
Thud thud thud—
Three streaks of light flashed, and the sharp Flowing Gold Armor-Piercing Arrows penetrated deeply into the true body of Wind and Thunder Douluo's Wind and Thunder Leopard True Body.
In an instant, cracks spread densely across the surface of Wind and Thunder Douluo's True Martial Soul.
Although the defensive capabilities of the True Martial Soul were formidable, Wind and Thunder Douluo's strength was ultimately lacking. Faced with Chu Chengzhou's dual-attribute fused soul power combined with the Flowing Gold Armor-Piercing Arrow's precision, it couldn't hold up for long.
Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted: "Die!"
As one of the strongest figures on the continent, the Nether White Tiger controlled by Dai Tao was comparable to a Level 97 Title Douluo, or even stronger. With sheer willpower, it resisted the terrifying gravity and broke free from Xiao Ming's Gravity Domain.
Flapping its wings, the massive Nether White Tiger soared before Chu Chengzhou and immediately unleashed a tiger claw strike aimed straight at his head.
Seeing the claw descending, Chu Chengzhou had no choice but to temporarily retreat. Activating Soaring Golden Light, his figure swiftly pulled back, narrowly avoiding the blow.
Roar—
At this moment, accompanied by a flash of black shadow, a deafening tiger roar echoed.
Xiao Hei, the summoned Dark Demon Evil God Tiger that had just broken through one Nether White Tiger with a single move, unleashed its Evil God Domain, brimming with malevolent energy, and actively confronted the Nether White Tiger controlled by Dai Tao.
A hundred-thousand-year spirit beast's strength could at least match that of an ordinary Level 95 Title Douluo. Those skilled in combat could rival Level 96, and the best among them could even compare to Level 97. As for those with exceptionally strong bloodlines, such as pure-blooded dragons or Dark Demon Evil God Tigers, matching Level 98 wasn't impossible.
Though Xiao Hei's bloodline level was restricted by the True Spirit Banner martial soul, making it weaker than a normal Dark Demon Evil God Tiger of the same age, it was still Chu Chengzhou's ultimate trump card—there was no doubt about that.
While it might not be able to quickly defeat this Level 97 Nether White Tiger, gaining the upper hand was definitely within its capabilities.
Excluding the controlled Canglong Douluo, there were now only six opponents left. The strongest Nether White Tiger was being restrained by Xiao Hei, leaving one Nether White Tiger at Level 94, two newly minted nine-ring Nether White Tigers, and Tyrant Dragon and Wind and Thunder Douluos, all still struggling within Xiao Ming's Gravity Domain.
With no one coming to restrain him, Chu Chengzhou, as an archer, was given the opportunity to unleash relentless attacks without interruption.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—
Two more waves of powerful arrows, equipped with aimbot-like precision, descended.
The next moment, a loud 'Boom—' echoed as Wind and Thunder Douluo, struck by nine Flowing Gold Armor-Piercing Arrows in succession, had his True Martial Soul shattered on the spot by Chu Chengzhou.
The massive Wind and Thunder Leopard True Body dissipated, revealing the gravely injured Wind and Thunder Douluo.
However, before Chu Chengzhou could draw his bow again to finish the job, Bear Da suddenly lunged forward with a bear swipe, smashing the Title Douluo's head like a watermelon with a single claw.
"Damn!"
Realizing that another expert had been lost, and already struggling under Xiao Hei's relentless assault, Dai Tao cursed inwardly.
Dai Tao had never imagined that Chu Chengzhou's strength could be so formidable.
It was one thing for his own abilities to be impressive, but his summon beasts were simply outrageous.
A mere Soul Saint, yet his three summon beasts—the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear, Titan Giant Ape, and the unknown black tiger before him—were all ferocious adversaries.
Setting aside the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear, both the Titan Giant Ape and this unknown black tiger possessed domain powers.
In Dai Tao's understanding, spirit beasts with domains were kings among hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts!
Fueled by anger, Dai Tao unleashed a burst of strength, temporarily forcing Xiao Hei back. Seizing the opportunity, he observed the current state of the battlefield.
He saw that after Wind and Thunder Douluo's death, Chu Chengzhou had shifted his focus to Tyrant Dragon Douluo, who was now utterly defenseless against Chu Chengzhou's arrows.
The Nether White Tiger controlled by Fifth Elder Dai Hui was currently being choked by the Titan Giant Ape, pinned to the ground and mercilessly beaten. The surrounding earth trembled violently, as if undergoing a "dragon quake."
Meanwhile, the Nether White Tiger controlled by Sixth Elder Dai Li was also on the verge of collapse under the onslaught of the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.
Had the Titan Giant Ape and Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear not already unleashed their terrifying innate soul skills earlier, which couldn't be used again so soon, the royal family would have lost two more elders by now.
As for Seventh Elder Dai Pan, his situation was the most optimistic. Although he was being brutally beaten with a staff by the "traitor" Canglong, below Level 95, the gap between levels wasn't too significant. Combined with the Nether White Tiger's resilience, he could temporarily hold on.
The strongest opponent, himself, was being suppressed by this evil black tiger summon beast, while in the other four battle zones, his side was at a disadvantage in one and on the brink of collapse in the other three.
"Retreat—!"
Realizing that tonight's defeat was inevitable, and that continuing would lead to total annihilation, Dai Tao, despite his overwhelming hatred, retained a shred of rationality and roared furiously to the heavens.
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