Sixteen tentacles danced in the air, as if between illusion and reality.
The style was eerie, yet without any hint of ferocity.
The sixteen tentacles wrapped around Tang Chen, their red and blue patterns flashing with intensely brilliant golden light.
At this moment, Xu Tianyang had a strange sense of déjà vu: could his Spirit Ability be considered an alternative 'Mother's Bind'?
Indeed, in this Douluo Continent of love, even someone as rational as himself couldn't avoid this 'divine skill'!
"Dream on…"
Feeling the threat emanating from his spiritual sea of consciousness, Tang Chen, though incredulous that Xu Tianyang, a Spirit Emperor, actually had the power to intervene in a Limit-level battle, did not let his powerful combat instinct stop him from swinging his sword.
Tang Chen's Asura God Sword energy was terrifyingly strong, easily shattering Xu Tianyang's hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ability, Soul Touch, and, carrying a dreadful killing intent, surged towards Xu Tianyang.
Tang Chen was indeed fast, but Snow Empress's movements were even faster; as Tang Chen attacked Xu Tianyang, Snow Empress, with her Emperor's Palm on her left hand and Emperor's Sword on her right, and carrying the Emperor's Frigid Heaven behind her, had already arrived to kill.
Facing Snow Empress, who was at full power, Tang Chen had no choice but to turn and respond.
In the void, the brilliant golden vertical eye occasionally released terrifying and eerie spiritual Spirit Abilitys, interfering with Tang Chen.
The tangible and substantial spiritual realm gave Xu Tianyang the qualification to 'converse' with these peak powerhouses of the continent; even Tang Chen could not completely ignore his spiritual Spirit Abilitys.
"Bang bang bang bang bang…"
Amidst a series of muffled thuds, blue and blood-red light clashed and collided.
One was the ruler of the far north, who had just advanced to seven hundred thousand years and whose strength had further improved.
The other had just escaped his predicament, had already condensed a demigod body, and was the undisputed strongest on land a century ago.
The two Limit powerhouses fiercely unleashed their terrifying strength in Slaughter City; if a Titled Douluo were present, they would likely not even be able to withstand the aftermath of the battle.
After another collision, the two were sent flying back, their auras significantly weakened.
"Snow Empress!" Xu Tianyang immediately went to Snow Empress's side, took her slender, perfect hand—like a piece of ice crystal—and activated the Gold of Life within his body; vast life force passed through his palm into Snow Empress's body, repairing the injuries sustained from the recent battle.
"Originally, I thought the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was already an anomaly among Spirit Beasts, but I never expected there to be such a powerhouse among Spirit Beasts as you, truly… uh… incredible…"
"It seems there are still secrets in the Douluo Continent that I don't know about…" Tang Chen stood with his sword propped on the ground, and as he spoke, he suddenly clutched his chest and violently spat out a large mouthful of blood, his entire state immediately becoming listless.
His body was already riddled with injuries, and after a series of high-intensity battles, he was now on the verge of his limit.
Looking at the bloodstains on the ground, and then at Snow Empress, whose complexion was gradually becoming rosy with Xu Tianyang's help, Tang Chen no longer felt surprised.
There had been too many surprises today; he was already numb.
He was completely convinced by this mysterious young man, Xu Tianyang; perhaps only someone like him could truly cross the divine-level chasm.
He was ultimately just a little short of luck… Initially, he actually had the confidence to break out, but fleeing was not his nature.
Rather than escaping, he would rather fight to the death; the Clear Sky Sect was unyielding, and even if he died, he would die in a blaze of glory.
If Xu Tianyang wanted the Asura God Sword in his hand, then he would have to see if he was worthy.
Now it seemed he had lost.
"Senior is indeed worthy of being the powerhouse who created the world's number one tool Spirit; this junior admires you. A hundred years ago, the three Limit Douluo of the Spirit Master's world stood shoulder to shoulder, but in this junior's opinion, Senior was the foremost person of that era." Xu Tianyang looked at the unyielding Tang Chen and said with heartfelt admiration.
In this era, among the natives of the Douluo Continent, in terms of talent, Bibi Dong and Tang Chen were definitely in the top tier.
Bibi Dong goes without saying; Qian Renxue merely inherited her talent and obtained the Angel Nine Trials, showing her talent.
Tang Chen's performance was no less impressive.
Poseixi and Qian Daoliu both reached the ninety-ninth-level Limit realm by virtue of their status as divine attendants; only Tang Chen advanced by his own talent and even completed the Asura God Seven Trials. If he hadn't been ambushed by the Rakshasa God, perhaps a new Asura God would have emerged a hundred years ago.
"Hahahaha… truly, a new generation replaces the old! To meet my end at the hands of a new generation's leader, this life was not in vain." Upon hearing Xu Tianyang's words, Tang Chen let out a tragic, long laugh before erupting with an even stronger offensive, blood-red light sweeping in all directions.
Xu Tianyang and Snow Empress exchanged glances; they knew the other party was about to unleash a final burst of power before death. Next, they would face the peak Tang Chen.
"Boom!"
A terrifying explosion instantly engulfed everything within Slaughter City.
"Cough, cough, cough… that old guy is really tough to deal with."
As the storm dispersed, a weakened Xu Tianyang and Snow Empress, supporting each other, looked forward. He had pushed the Gold of Life to its limit, and a continuous stream of life force nourished both his and Snow Empress's bodies.
In the center of the explosion, Tang Chen stood unyielding, his body like a broken mirror, barely maintaining a human form.
"Young man, you won…" Tang Chen gazed at Xu Tianyang in front of him and smiled calmly.
"I ultimately failed. I couldn't fulfill my promise, couldn't… see you one last time… Bo… Saixi…"
As his voice faded, Tang Chen's body gradually disintegrated, finally transforming into blood-red light particles that dissipated on the spot, leaving only a blood-red divine sword behind.
"One era is slowly fading away, and a new era is gradually arriving."
Xu Tianyang watched Tang Chen turn to dust without a trace, feeling a sense of melancholy in his heart. Tang Chen's death represented the end of his era.
Furthermore, the fates of Qian Daoliu and Poseixi were also sealed.
"That old guy is definitely the most terrifying human I've ever seen." The petite figure of Ice Empress appeared beside Xu Tianyang and Snow Empress, speaking with a serious tone.
However, when she turned back and saw Xu Tianyang and Snow Empress's tightly clasped hands, her expression instantly stiffened.
"Yes, Bingbing, when he erupted just now, he scared me to death; it even gave me the illusion that little Tianyang and Snow Empress together couldn't defeat him." Tianmeng Ice Silkworm recalled the soaring sword energy from the battle with lingering fear. That murderous sword energy, even with Xu Tianyang between them, made it feel a surge of terror.
"Bastard! Don't call me Bingbing!" Ice Empress was in a gloomy mood, and when Tianmeng Ice Silkworm approached at that moment, she seemed to find an outlet for her emotions. In Tianmeng's bewildered gaze, the temperamental Ice Empress kicked it into the ground.
"Bang!"
"Ah… Bingbing…"