Douluo Continent: The Underworld Emperor Halosa Lets Three Fly

Chapter 281 All by Coincidence and Missed Opportunities

In stark contrast to Tang Wulin's eager and greedy approach, which led him almost recklessly toward the energy source, Harosa's style was more experienced, composed, and even somewhat leisurely, like a cat playing with a mouse.

He did not rush straight to the core area where the energy fluctuations were strongest. To him, although the Crimson Mother was a half-step God-King, she was far inferior to Gu Yuena, whom he had just completely annihilated, in terms of strength, foundation, and level of threat.

He had enough confidence to make arrangements calmly, ensuring that this trip would not only achieve its goals, but also prevent any unexpected events, especially ensuring that the Crimson Mother, this big fish, would not get away.

Therefore, upon arriving in the Crimson Realm, Harosa did not immediately venture deeper. Instead, he took Deng Fengqiao and, like the most patient hunter, began to carefully "investigate" and "lay a net" in the outer area.

His divine sense was like an invisible net, meticulously scanning every star field he passed through, analyzing the spatial structure, energy flow, and possible hidden traps or escape routes.

At the same time, he ordered Deng Fengqiao to silently set up hidden traps made of the power of reincarnation at some key spatial nodes and energy convergence points.

These restrictions remain hidden in normal times, but once triggered, they can disrupt space, isolate energy, and form a cage that is difficult to break through.

He intends to gradually transform this vast, crimson realm into a hunting ground where one can only enter and never leave.

It was this caution and thoroughness that led to a seemingly coincidental "missed opportunity." While Tang Wulin was focused and heading straight for the core area, Harosa was making meticulous arrangements in another area.

The universe is too vast. Even the divine sense of a god-king is not omniscient and omnipotent when it is deliberately restrained and focused on exploring a specific area.

In addition, Tang Wulin himself tried his best to conceal his aura, and the two actually brushed past each other in the vast starry sky. Harosa's divine sense network just failed to capture that cautiously stealthy blue-gold stream of light.

At the same time, Tang Wulin was getting very close to the energy-rich area that he had been dreaming of.

The closer he got, the more overwhelming his shock and longing became. What he saw before him could no longer be described simply as "abundant energy".

It was a vast and boundless "ocean" or "continent" composed of pure dark red energy!

The energy condensed to an almost tangible degree, like liquid gemstones or solidified flames, slowly flowing and rotating, radiating a breathtakingly powerful pressure and endless allure.

It feels like even a single bite of this food contains more energy than all the cosmic energy absorbed over the past three thousand years.

At its center, the outline of a majestic and eerie dark red palace can be vaguely seen; that is the Crimson Royal Palace, the final convergence point and control center of all energy.

"This—this must have taken so many years of accumulation!" Tang Wulin stared wide-eyed, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily, almost choking on his saliva.

Three thousand years of hardship and displacement, coupled with scarcity of resources, had already pushed him to his limits; he was terrified of poverty.

Upon seeing such a "feast for the senses," his desire to possess it and devour it whole grew stronger.

Even Qian Renxue, who was always aloof and composed in her sea of ​​consciousness, was slightly moved at this moment.

She could clearly sense the terrifying amount and purity contained in that energy core, something that could not be found in ordinary planes.

Well, actually, she hadn't seen much of the world either. If the two of them went to the Realm of Reincarnation, they would probably be even more shocked.

"As expected of the foundation that can cultivate a half-step God King, it has plundered and accumulated the cosmic energy of the entire star system—it is indeed incredibly rich." A ripple of emotion couldn't help but rise in her heart. If she could absorb this energy, it would be a great help to the recovery of her divine consciousness.

When Tang Wulin's toes finally touched the edge of that materialized energy, he could no longer hold back!

"Never mind! Let's eat first!"

He let out a low roar, and the trident of Poseidon in his hand erupted with an unprecedentedly dazzling blue-gold divine light! No longer the previous cautious probing, but a full-force activation! The trident slammed into the energy layer beneath his feet, which was as solid as dark red crystal!

"Buzz—!!!"

A massive, azure vortex, formed from the power of the sea god, suddenly appeared centered on the trident of the sea god! The vortex, with its powerful suction, began to frantically tear apart and devour the surrounding solidified dark red energy!

The Trident of Poseidon, like a dragon receiving rain after a long drought, emitted a joyful hum. Delicious!

Greedily absorbing this vast and pure energy, the dim patterns on the halberd became brighter and repaired at a speed visible to the naked eye, and even a new radiance was faintly born!

Tang Wulin also circulated his cultivation technique, guiding the relatively gentle energy torrent, which had been initially filtered by the Trident of the Sea God, into his body.

The parched divine source, like parched land, frantically absorbed this sudden "sweet rain." His originally somewhat weak aura began to steadily improve, and there were even faint signs of breaking through the bottleneck!

The commotion caused by this devouring was considerable; the energy vortex stirred the calm, dark red energy sea, causing ripples and a deep rumble.

However, the anticipated interception or attack did not occur. The surroundings remained deathly silent, save for the whooshing sound of energy being devoured.

While enjoying the rapid recovery of his strength, Tang Wulin couldn't help but feel a strange sensation rising in his heart.

He couldn't help but slow down his devouring speed, cautiously surveying his surroundings. He transmitted his voice to Qian Renxue, "Aunt Xue, I feel something's not right—we've made such a commotion, how could a half-step God-King level being not notice? It's too quiet here!"

Qian Renxue's cool voice rang out with a hint of solemnity: "Something is definitely amiss. However, the energy is right in front of us, so we might as well take it. Speed ​​up, and I'll increase the vigilance area." She also felt something was amiss, but improving her strength was the top priority right now, so she could only be extra careful.

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Tang Wulin felt slightly relieved, but his doubts weren't completely dispelled. However, the temptation of rapidly recovering his strength was too great. He gritted his teeth and once again activated the Trident of the Sea God with all his might: "Never mind! Let's eat our fill first! Even if the Crimson Mother comes, with Aunt Xue as my backup, I might not be afraid of her!"

The vortex of devouring energy became even more violent, and more dark red energy surged into the halberd and Tang Wulin's body like a flood breaking through a dam.

However, Tang Wulin and Qian Renxue were both wrong. The Crimson Mother was indeed not home, but the Crimson Domain was not undefended.

Shortly after Tang Wulin began his frenzied devouring, the crimson creatures that had remained in the surrounding area of ​​the Crimson King's Palace, who had blended into the environment like guards and were in a semi-dormant state, were all alerted!

They are extremely sensitive to crimson energy, especially to this abnormal, predatory loss from the outside!

"Warning! Warning! Invading enemy forces! Crimson energy is being massively absorbed from the periphery!"

"Energy loss point located! Location confirmed!"

"Hurry! Assemble! All combat units, assemble immediately! We cannot allow thieves to taint our holy power!"

Rapid and furious fluctuations of divine sense rippled through the remaining crimson biological network. While their individual strength might not match that of elites like Red One, their sheer numbers and their almost instinctive obsession with protecting the energy core were overwhelming. With His Majesty leading the main force away, the responsibility of guarding their homeland fell upon them.

Soon, Tang Wulin, who was wolfing down his food, suddenly sensed that the atmosphere around him had changed!

The once lifeless void, where only energy flowed, was suddenly filled with chilling killing intent! He looked up in horror and saw that, from all directions, countless figures had appeared without him noticing!

These figures resembled the Red One and others encountered earlier, covered in dark red or purplish-red armor, with cold energy cores in their eyes.

They appeared silently, as if they had emerged naturally from the dark red energy background, forming a tight, impenetrable encirclement that trapped him firmly in the center!

A quick glance revealed that there were no fewer than a hundred of them! Moreover, judging from the energy fluctuations emanating from them, they were all at least at the True God level! Although their individual strength might not be as great as his, the sheer number of them combined was enough to make one's scalp tingle!

Tang Wulin was startled by the sudden appearance of these figures, his heart clenching. "They—when did they get close? I didn't even notice!"

He immediately realized the problem: "Is it because their aura and energy properties have completely blended into the surrounding dense, deep red environment?"

Like white snowflakes falling on the snow, they were extremely difficult to distinguish. He had been focused on devouring, and his divine sense had inevitably been somewhat negligent, allowing the opponent to silently complete the encirclement!

Looking at the hundreds of crimson creatures before him, each radiating a chilling, devouring aura, Tang Wulin's grip on the Trident of the Sea God tightened involuntarily.

He knew that this anticipated battle was ultimately unavoidable. And it looked like it would be a tough one.

Because they keep returning and resurrecting, it may seem like there are only a hundred or so, but in fact, there is an endless stream of them. That's what makes Crimson.