Douluo: Soul-Breaking spear

Chapter 281: The Destruction of the Clear Sky Clan

While the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan barely managed to create a narrow escape route, the situation was far worse for the Clear Sky Clan. Facing an all-out assault led by nine titled Douluo, including some of the most elite masters, the Wuhun Empire had clearly intended to annihilate every last member of the Clear Sky Clan.

The force deployed to attack the Clear Sky Clan was the largest of the three assault teams: nine titled Douluo, supported by over five hundred Spirit Saints. The Clear Sky Clan itself had only five titled Douluo and fewer than a thousand members, many of whom were low-level spirit masters.

Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo led the charge, striking swiftly to overwhelm the Clear Sky Clan's defenses. Despite Tang Xiao's formidable strength and his advantage from the clan's defensive formations, he found himself rapidly suppressed when confronted by both Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo. Meanwhile, Tang Hao, though technically a titled Douluo, was still gravely injured and had only managed to recover his spirit power to level 89. He struggled to hold his ground against just one of the Wuhun Empire's elders.

The Clear Sky Clan's other three titled Douluo faced similarly grim odds, with each forced to battle two opponents, including at least one level 96 elder. Meanwhile, the five hundred Spirit Saints surrounding the clan clearly intended to ensure a total massacre.

The clan's distress signal, meant to call for allied reinforcements, met with a chilling response: their allies also sent out desperate pleas for help. It was impossible to tell who was supposed to save whom.

With Bibi Dong now at a terrifying level 99, Tang Xiao had little hope of holding his ground. Even if he fought with everything he had, he would ultimately only serve as another sacrifice.

Within just half an hour, the Clear Sky Clan had suffered devastating losses. Nearly all members lay injured or dead, and the few surviving titled Douluo were visibly battered, barely able to stand. Escape had become a distant dream.

In a desperate move, three of the Clear Sky Clan elders attempted self-destruction. But the Wuhun Empire forces had anticipated this. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo immediately executed their Martial Soul Fusion skill: Two Poles Forbidden Domain, which nullified the elders' suicidal effort.

In that moment, Lightfeather Douluo, wielding his Lightfeather Bow, took advantage of the opening to swiftly execute the three elders before they could try again.

This sudden loss left Tang Hao and Tang Xiao facing nine titled Douluo alone, all of whom were powerful opponents.

Unlike Ning Fengzhi, who had quickly assessed the situation and ordered a strategic retreat for the Seven Treasures Clan, Tang Xiao did not act decisively. He missed the Clear Sky Clan's only chance to escape.

Both Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu had clearly committed to eradicating the Clear Sky Clan, as evidenced by the overwhelming numbers and strength of their forces. With such overwhelming opposition, the clan's defenses rapidly collapsed.

In the depths of the Star Dou Forest, the Silver Dragon King sensed a powerful disturbance in the world.

"Di Tian, I sense Tang San's fate rapidly dwindling. Something significant must be happening. Go to the Clear Sky Clan near Heaven Dou City immediately; a great battle is taking place."

Di Tian looked puzzled. "Lord, if the battle is already underway, won't I be too late to intervene? And how does Tang San's destiny relate to the Clear Sky Clan?"

The Silver Dragon King shook her massive head. "Even a being of destiny needs support to achieve greatness. Tang San's foundation among humans is his clan and the Heaven Dou Empire. If the Clear Sky Clan is wiped out, he will lose his standing among the human race. Relying on our spirit beast clan alone, he will never reach his true potential, nor can he inspire the loyalty of humanity."

Di Tian's face grew stern. "Lord, I will take Bear Lord and set out immediately. But with the Star Dou Forest thousands of kilometers from Heaven Dou City, I fear we may not reach them in time."

"Go, leave it to fate. Do everything you can to save Tang San's family."

Di Tian nodded and vanished into the void.

After he left, the Silver Dragon King muttered, "It doesn't make sense... Tang San is a child of destiny. His strength has grown well, but why is his fortune dwindling so rapidly? And who could orchestrate such a targeted attack against him?"

Even with Di Tian and Bear Lord traveling at their full speed, they were unlikely to reach Heaven Dou City in time.

The Clear Sky Clan was engulfed in flames and chaos. The five hundred elite Spirit Saints surrounded their target like an unbreakable wall, easily overwhelming the clan's meager forces.

Realizing that escape was futile, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao understood they had to focus on preserving a remnant of the Clear Sky Clan for the future, even if it meant leaving their clan behind to its fate.

With a roar, Tang Hao detonated six of his spirit rings, while Tang Xiao unleashed an even more desperate measure, sacrificing eight of his rings. Their massive Clear Sky Hammers descended from above like falling mountains, threatening to crush everything in their path, friend or foe alike.

Golden Crocodile Douluo and Bibi Dong exchanged glances. Against this desperate onslaught, both activated their spirit avatars: Golden Crocodile Douluo transformed into a massive golden crocodile, while Bibi Dong became the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor.

Golden Crocodile Douluo unleashed his ninth spirit skill, Golden Destruction Force, summoning a colossal golden claw that tore through the air toward the Clear Sky Hammers.

Meanwhile, Bibi Dong's sixth spirit skill, Eternal Severance, materialized as a vast cross-shaped energy slash, aimed at cleaving the hammers in two.

In a thunderous clash, the two Clear Sky Hammers shattered. Although Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo were knocked back, the strike had left both sides reeling, each suffering significant injuries.

Seizing the moment, Tang Xiao grabbed the heavily injured Tang Hao with one hand and a few other disciples with the other. Abandoning the rest, he swiftly fled, hoping to preserve some spark of the clan to rebuild in the future.

Golden Crocodile Douluo prepared to give chase, but Bibi Dong halted him, casting a glance toward the place where Yang Potian had disappeared. "Let them go. They won't get far. Finish eliminating the remaining Clear Sky Clan members, then rendezvous at the Heaven Dou Palace. That's where our real priority lies."

With her order, the Wuhun Empire forces redoubled their efforts, mercilessly slaughtering the last of the Clear Sky Clan. Within minutes, they had decimated every member remaining on the grounds.

Bibi Dong turned to her forces. "Leave the corpses and treasures for later. Regroup and proceed to the Heaven Dou Palace. Our main objective is the total annihilation of the Heaven Dou royal family. This operation will determine the unification of our Wuhun Empire."

Ghost Douluo hesitated. "Your Majesty, are you certain we should leave the Clear Sky Clan's treasures behind?"

Bibi Dong shook her head. "Those things are trivial. Someone will come to collect them later. What matters now is ensuring the death of the Heaven Dou family and the top officials of the Heaven Dou Empire."

Following her command, the forces assembled and set off for the palace.

In less than an hour, the battle was over. Apart from Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and a few select disciples, every member of the Clear Sky Clan had been slaughtered. The clan was effectively wiped from the world.

Meanwhile, Tang Xiao fled the clan grounds, carrying Tang Hao and a few disciples. Though they weren't being pursued, he dared not slow down; his energy was fading quickly after the spirit ring detonation.

Instead of heading toward Heaven Dou City, he set a course for the Star Dou Forest. With Wuhun Hall's forces attacking on such a scale, and with no response to their distress signals from the Seven Treasures Clan or the Heaven Dou Palace, he suspected that both had also come under attack. Rushing toward the palace would likely lead them straight into a trap.

Remembering the mysterious black-clad figure from Sky Journey Academy who had once rescued him, Tang Xiao now heeded their advice: to seek refuge in the Star Dou Forest if disaster struck. With the protection of such powerful beings, they might have a slim chance of survival.

Just then, a blinding flash appeared in the sky, and a massive spear plunged down, blocking Tang Xiao's escape.

A figure appeared, smiling as he stepped into their path. "Well, esteemed members of the Clear Sky Clan, where are you planning to go?"

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