Douluo Unrivaled: The Beginning Materializes the Black Abyss and White Flowers

Chapter 395 Tang Ya's Question

The Titan Ape desperately tried to rush to its brother's aid, but more abominations and gargoyles swarmed up like maggots, using their rotting bodies and sharp claws to entangle it tightly. No matter how frantically it went, it could not break through the flesh and blood barrier built of the undead in the first instance.

Pfft——!
A chilling, teeth-grinding tearing sound clearly echoed through every corner of the battlefield.

Following closely behind was the mournful, twisted cry of the Azure Bull Python, filled with pain and despair.

The Death Knights' charge was incredibly powerful. Their sharp lances pierced through the weakened defenses of the armored vehicle without any resistance. The terrifying death energy surged into the massive body like a burst dam, frantically destroying all life.

The Azure Bull Python has fallen!
The massive blue body convulsed violently a few times before finally hanging limply, crashing heavily onto the frozen lake surface, sending up a shower of ice shards.

Having witnessed his brother's tragic death, the string of reason in the mind of the Titan Ape Erming snapped completely.

It descended into utter, reckless madness.

A crimson light erupted from its body as it began to burn its precious life essence in exchange for a surge in power in a short period of time.

"Roar--!!"

With a deafening roar, it unleashed an unprecedentedly terrifying power, forcefully blasting away and tearing apart all the undead fighting around it.

Its bloodshot eyes were fixed on the instigator in the distance—Huo Yuhao.

The enormous fist clenched again, this time not just with pure power, but also with the will to destroy everything, forged by burning its life force.

It intended to use this final blow to drag the human who had brought them to their deaths down with it.

That colossal fist, capable of blotting out the sky and changing the very fabric of nature, slammed down with terrifying force.

The force of the punch compressed the air, producing a sharp explosion, and the ground below began to crack inch by inch.

However, Huo Yuhao showed no panic in the face of this attack that would make any titled Douluo change color.

He didn't even take a step back, remaining calmly standing in place, his bloodshot eyes reflecting the ever-approaching shadow of death.

At this critical moment!
A petite figure appeared in front of Huo Yuhao in an instant, like a ghost.

Compared to the Titan Ape's mountain-like fist, that figure was as insignificant as an ant.

But without the slightest hesitation, she calmly and resolutely swung out a fist that looked as white and delicate as jade, facing the earth-shattering giant fist.

Two fists, completely disproportionate in size and size, collided violently in the next moment.

There was no stalemate as I had imagined; instead, it was a complete and utter rout.

boom--! ! !
At the point of impact, space resembled a shattered mirror, suddenly revealing countless dark cracks.

An indescribable, terrifying fist force, seemingly capable of piercing the void and shattering mountains and rivers, roared forth from that small fist, like an invisible, furious dragon.

The force of the punch easily pierced through the Titan Ape's life-burning fist energy, through its indestructible fur and muscles, and more directly and cruelly... pierced through its still frantically beating heart.

Only then, as its power rapidly drained from its body and its consciousness began to blur, did the Titan Ape finally see clearly who had blocked its path and delivered the fatal blow.

That stunningly beautiful face, that familiar yet slightly strange aura…

"Xiao Wu... Sister?!"

The Titan Ape Erming stared wide-eyed, its lantern-like pupils filled with disbelief, bewilderment, and a profound sorrow and pain of being betrayed by its closest loved ones.

"Why……"

With its last ounce of strength, it uttered a weak question filled with doubt and indignation.

Then, the massive body suddenly stiffened, all life was instantly extinguished, and the sound stopped abruptly.

As the terrifying shockwave from the clash of fists finally dissipated, the smoke and dust slowly settled.

The Titan Ape's massive, mountain-like body had lost all its vitality. Like a mountain collapsing and a jade pillar toppling, it crashed to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust and announcing the complete demise of a forest overlord.

The two overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest, the 100,000-year-old soul beast Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python, both perished in this battle.

Two crimson soul rings, each ten thousand years old and radiating terrifying energy fluctuations that sent chills down one's spine, slowly floated up from their still-warm corpses. Their brilliant yet tragic light was particularly dazzling, filled with an indescribable desolation and sorrow.

Huo Yuhao slowly exhaled a breath of foul air, tinged with the smell of blood. Continuously and intensely commanding such a large army of undead while maintaining shared mental detection had taken a heavy toll on his mental energy, leaving him slightly pale.

But when he looked at the two floating, 100,000-year soul rings that symbolized immense power, his eyes were filled with burning anticipation.

Without further delay, he immediately sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to fully adjust his state in preparation for absorbing this hard-won 100,000-year soul ring.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu, who had personally killed the Titan Ape, stood there blankly, staring down at her still tender, white, and seemingly harmless fist.

Just now, she subconsciously wanted to protect Huo Yuhao, and her body reacted faster than her mind.

Even now, the destructive power still seemed to linger on her fingertips.

She raised her head, her gaze sweeping blankly over the two enormous, lifeless bodies of the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, as well as the two soul rings radiating an ominous red light.

The inexplicable sense of familiarity that had been lingering in her heart did not disappear at the moment the two soul beasts died. Instead, it transformed into an indescribable, heavy sense of sorrow and guilt that almost suffocated her, like a cold tide that instantly overwhelmed her heart.

She instinctively clutched her chest, as if she were experiencing excruciating pain. Her eyes, almost identical to those of Xiao Wu from this era, were now filled with endless confusion, bewilderment, and a deep pain that even she herself could not comprehend.

She killed it... but why does her heart ache so much? It's as if... she's lost something of utmost importance.

This sudden surge of heavy emotion clashed violently with the blank spaces in her memory, plunging her into an unprecedented state of confusion.

Just as Huo Yuhao sat down cross-legged, his soul power surging and absorbing the blood-red Titan Giant Ape's 100,000-year soul ring with terrifying energy, he was about to begin his journey.

Beibei, Tang Ya, and Jing Yuan, who looked relaxed, retreated to a relatively clean and tidy open space a little further away and waited quietly.

Tang Ya nestled quietly beside Bei Bei. Although her memories were still sealed by the strange and insidious methods of the Holy Spirit Cult, and her eyes were sometimes empty and blank, and sometimes revealed the innocent ignorance of a child, her dependence and closeness to Bei Bei, which came from the depths of her soul and was almost instinctive, had not changed in the slightest.

Her slender, pale fingers unconsciously gripped Beibei's clothes tightly, turning slightly white, as if it were the only lifeline she could grab onto while drowning, conveying a heartbreaking vulnerability.

Beibei gently put her arm around Tang Ya's shoulders, which were much thinner than she remembered. Her handsome face was shrouded in a deep and unyielding worry and heartache.

He instinctively pulled Tang Ya closer to his chest, as if that would dispel the pain she was enduring.

He turned his head slightly to look at Jing Yuan beside him, a man with an otherworldly air, deep golden eyes, and an air of detachment from worldly affairs. With a tremor and earnestness, he asked in a low voice:
“Mr. Jingyuan, you are knowledgeable and well-versed in the mysteries. Do you know if Xiaoya... still has any hope of recovery? Is the deadly poison planted by the Holy Spirit Cult truly incurable?”

Jing Yuan's gaze swept indifferently over Tang Ya's slightly pale yet still beautiful face. A hint of understanding and pity flashed in his golden eyes, which seemed to see through the world.

He didn't answer Beibei's question directly, but explained in a calm tone:
"The poison she was afflicted with was extraordinary and exceptionally difficult to deal with. This poison was not an ordinary external substance, but had become deeply intertwined with the girl's own flesh and blood, martial spirit, and even the origin of her soul. It was like a symbiotic relationship, or a parasitic one, constantly drawing on her life sustenance. It could be said that they were in the same boat, and that they would suffer the same fate."

Upon hearing this, Bei Bei's body trembled slightly. She instantly understood the cruel truth hidden in Jing Yuan's words, and her face turned even more ashen, her voice becoming hoarse:

"You mean... the toxins in Xiaoya's body are now so closely intertwined with her own life essence that they are inseparable?"

"good."

Jing Yuan nodded slowly, his voice steady as ever, yet every word struck Bei Bei's heart.

"This poison is extremely insidious and vicious. It has already invaded her limbs and bones, penetrated deep into her bone marrow, and even seeped into the depths of her soul. To some extent, it has even twisted into a distorted balance that maintains her current fragile state of life."

"If we forcibly remove it with a domineering and forceful method, it would be like cutting off the fuel to stop boiling water, or even like cutting off flesh to mend a wound. The moment the toxin leaves her body, it will probably also forcibly extract and take away her already weakened life force, which has been riddled with holes due to the long-term erosion by the toxin. At that time, even with divine means, she probably won't live more than three or five days."

Jing Yuan's words were calm and even, yet they were like a bucket of ice water poured over Bei Bei's head, instantly plunging her heart into an abyss. Her whole body felt cold, and her face turned ashen.

Almost instinctively, he gripped Tang Ya's cold little hand even tighter, his fingertips trembling slightly from the excessive force.

Ever since he found Tang Ya, he has always stayed by her side, as if he was afraid that if he wasn't careful or blinked, he would lose her again. That fear of losing her again after regaining her had almost become his inner demon.

"Is there really no way at all? Why is God so unfair to Xiaoya..."

Beibei's voice was low and hoarse with a hint of despair, as if she were asking Jingyuan, or questioning fate.

Jing Yuan hesitated for a moment, a thoughtful glint flashing in his golden eyes, before speaking again. Though his voice was soft, it brought a faint glimmer of hope:

"There is a way, though. The key is balance and substitution. If we can find a way to clear the toxins from her body at the same time, or rather, at the moment the toxins are cleared, to instantly inject an immense life force into her body to precisely fill the life deficit that will inevitably be caused by the departure of the toxins, perhaps... we can give her a chance to live."

He paused slightly, looked at the sudden gleam in Beibei's eyes, gently shook his head, and added.

"However, such rare and precious objects that can replenish or even reshape the origin of life in an instant are extremely rare and hard to find in the world. Their value is self-evident."

Just as the two were talking, not far away, the originally violent and terrifying soul power fluctuations on Huo Yuhao's body slowly receded like the tide, gradually returning to calm.

The 100,000-year-old soul ring that hovered around him, crimson as blood and radiating a suffocating pressure, had perfectly integrated into his body without the slightest rejection.

He slowly opened his eyes, a flash of light passing through his deep pupils. His already powerful aura was now even more solid and dense, clearly indicating that his breakthrough had been extremely successful and his strength had greatly increased.

He stood up, his gaze immediately turning eagerly towards the direction where Beibei and Tang Ya were, and strode over.

Clearly, even at the extremely dangerous moment of absorbing the spirit ring with all his might, he still kept a sliver of his mind focused on the situation here.

For Huo Yuhao, who possesses the core of the Herald of Knowledge and whose mental strength far surpasses that of ordinary people, multitasking is not difficult.

Although the Titan Giant Ape's remaining soul essence was violent and fierce, making it extremely difficult to deal with, it quickly crumbled and was completely absorbed under the suppression and scouring of his vast, sea-like, and steel-like spiritual power.

In addition, his superior physical attributes as a twin martial soul holder allowed him to complete the absorption process much faster than ordinary soul masters.

As for the precious soul bone that the Titan Ape would inevitably produce, he planned to absorb and fuse it when he had free time later.

"Senior Brother Beibei, Mr. Jingyuan."

Huo Yuhao approached and greeted her, then his gaze fell solemnly on Tang Ya, whose eyes still looked bewildered.

"I've been thinking about Teacher Xiaoya's question before. Mr. Jingyuan's analysis coincides with my judgment. The key to detoxification is indeed how to replenish the life essence that will inevitably be severely depleted."

Huo Yuhao looked at Tang Ya, naturally unwilling to see her perish.

Tang Ya was one of the few people who genuinely treated him well, and he had truly felt that warmth.

Even now that the second personality is in control of this body, the recognition and some bonds that come from the depths of memory have not been completely extinguished.

(End of this chapter)