After listening to Na'er's analysis, Xuan Hao remained silent for a long time.
“But… I have no other choice now.” Xuan Hao smiled bitterly. “Three days from now, Tang Chen and I are destined to have a life-or-death battle, one of us will die.”
"I... I'll go to the Temple of Poseidon to say goodbye to Poseidon."
"We can't choose Poseidon Island as the battlefield. If we start fighting, the island will definitely sink. I have to take the initiative to go out and fight."
Seeing the resolute look in Xuan Hao's eyes, Na'er grabbed his hand, her expression extremely solemn:
"Brother, facing Tang Chen, the demigod who wields the Asura Demon Sword, are you... going to use that move?"
Xuan Hao sighed helplessly and gripped Na'er's slightly cool hand tightly: "This is the only way for me to survive."
How to fight against an unparalleled powerhouse who wields a super artifact and has the body of a demigod?
There is only one answer.
The power of the Dragon God!
Only by forcibly summoning the will of the first dragon god hidden deep within his bloodline and briefly wielding that true supreme power of the divine realm could he have a glimmer of hope!
However, the danger of this matter is no less than facing the Asura Demon Sword!
Even if he was badly beaten when facing Poseidon, Xuan Hao would never be willing to use this method.
It's because that power belonging to the first Dragon God was simply too violent and too destructive! With his current mental strength, he simply couldn't control it!
If he is not careful, and his will is assimilated and out of control by the Dragon God, he may become ruthless in battle, actually hurting Poseidon, or even killing her!
But now, facing Tang Chen, who wants to kill him in order to become a god, he has no way out and no other choice.
……
Outside the Temple of Poseidon, the solemn and imposing gates were tightly closed, isolating everything inside.
Xuan Hao did not try to force the door open. He stood quietly at the bottom of the steps, raised his hand, and gently knocked on the heavy palace door.
"Boom, boom."
The dull sound echoed in the empty square.
"High Priest... I know you can hear me."
Xuan Hao took a deep breath, and his voice, transmitted through the crack in the door, entered the silent hall, "Regarding today's events, whether it was the methods used in the battle or my abruptness just now... I apologize to you. However, I didn't expect this either."
"Things have come to this point, I... have no other choice."
Xuan Hao leaned against the door, slowly slid down, looked up at the boundless starry sky above the summit of Poseidon Mountain, and spoke with a rare weariness and determination.
“I’m not sure if I’ll survive either. But I can assure you, I will absolutely not fight that guy on Poseidon Island. I will go out on my own and settle things with him outside.”
"If I am outmatched and die by his sword, then he will have completed the eighth trial of the God of Asura and will surely become a god. When he ascends to the realm of gods, the two of you... will have finally become a couple after going through many hardships. You can then inherit the position of the Sea God with peace of mind."
"But if... I happen to win, I'll kill him with my own hands."
Xuan Hao smiled bitterly, "Then you probably never want to see me again in this lifetime, right? You might even want to kill me at all costs to avenge him."
Inside the palace gates, all was deathly silent, with only Xuan Hao's slightly hoarse voice continuing.
"So, I'm sorry, High Priest. If I really survive, I might not dare to return to Seagod Island to face you."
"However, I have a request. I hope... you won't take your hatred for me out on Xiao Wu and the other girls. They are innocent, and they are about to begin their own divine trials."
"Whether I live or die, I beg you to fulfill your duties as high priest, take good care of them, and guide them through their trials."
Xuan Hao slowly stood up and bowed solemnly through the palace gate.
"Consider this my final repayment for giving you the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and helping you begin the Nine Trials of the Sea God."
"It's troublesome."
After speaking, Xuan Hao did not linger.
He took a deep look at the magnificent temple, then turned into a golden ray of light and resolutely left Mount Poseidon.
……
Inside the Poseidon Hall.
Poseidon sat alone in the cold chamber. She gripped the golden scepter, a symbol of supreme power, so tightly that her knuckles turned pale from the force.
Hearing Xuan Hao's seemingly casual yet imperfectly final words outside the door, two lines of tears uncontrollably slid down her beautiful face.
why? !
Why is it such a cruel test?!
One was the love she had waited for for decades, a love that was once unforgettable; the other was a young bastard who had forcefully entered her life and had even completely torn apart her defenses.
Why were these two men forced into this life-or-death situation, where they had to kill each other?!
Poseidon suddenly stood up, gritted his teeth, and rushed into the main hall of the Sea God's Temple.
She knelt heavily before the statue of the sea god, unleashing immense spiritual power as she prayed desperately, trying to elicit a response from the sea god and beg the deity to rescind this cruel decree.
But this time, no matter how much she pleaded, the cold statue did not emit a single ray of light.
Poseidon, the god of the sea, chose complete silence.
……
Three days passed faster than sand slipping through our fingers, urged on by the countdown.
Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others were unaware that Xuan Hao's fourth test was actually a deadly trap with no chance of survival.
They assumed that Xuan Hao had finally cheated his way through the grueling third test and was now taking the time to rest and consolidate his cultivation.
These past few days, the girls have been very happy, chattering excitedly about their upcoming exams, as if a bright future is just around the corner.
However, late at night on the third day...
As usual, Xuanhao gently coaxed the girls to sleep one by one.
He stood by the bed, gazing at their peaceful sleeping faces, his eyes filled with longing and reluctance.
He left no words behind, but simply placed a light kiss on each person's forehead before turning and silently flying away from Poseidon Island.
He cannot start a war near this sea area.
Otherwise, what if Poseidon softens at a crucial moment, or helps Tang Chen out of old feelings?
His chances of winning against Tang Chen, a demigod wielding a super artifact, were already slim.
If Poseidon were to join the battle with the power of the sea god, he would truly have no chance of resistance and would be doomed.
He had to choose a battlefield far enough away—the killing capital.
Let's start the fight right there in that old lair where they killed the embryo!
Chapter 430 Holding the Heart of the Dragon God to Face a Powerful Enemy, Tang Chen Wields His Sword to Battle Xuan Hao
……
Dark as ink.
Xuan Hao transformed into his golden dragon form and traversed the ocean at full speed. Just as he approached the continent's coastline...
"Om-"
A violent spatial fluctuation rippled across the night sky in front of him.
An extremely weak figure, pale as paper, staggered out of the spatial rift.
"Na'er?!"
Xuan Hao suddenly stopped, transformed into human form, rushed over, and caught the swaying Na'er.
Seeing her weak and frail appearance, as if she might disappear at any moment, Xuan Hao was completely dumbfounded. "What happened to you? What did you do?!"
Na'er swallowed the blood welling up in her throat and did not answer his question. Instead, she trembled as she reached out her pale little hand and solemnly placed a nine-colored crystal, which radiated a soul-stirring brilliance, into Xuan Hao's hand.
"This is... the Heart of the Dragon God."
Na'er gasped for breath, her purple eyes filled with determination and heartache. "If you want to try to forcibly control the power of the Dragon God in battle... having this might greatly increase your chances of success."
“But… brother, listen carefully. If you fail, if you are completely assimilated by the Dragon God’s mad will, then under the influence of the Dragon God’s Heart, your soul will be burned away and you will die completely, and even I will not be able to revive you.”
Xuan Hao looked at the nine-colored crystal in his hand, which seemed to contain the entire universe: "If I really die, could you... take care of them for me?"
"do not want!"
Na'er bit her lip hard, her eyes instantly reddening, tears streaming down her face. She screamed hysterically, "If you die, I will never go back to see them! I will never tell them the truth!"
"I'll make them think that you eloped with me! That you're irresponsible and never want them again! I'll make them hate you for the rest of their lives!"
Seeing Na'er's stubborn yet heartbroken expression, Xuan Hao sighed helplessly, tenderly pulled her into his arms, and hugged her tightly.
"Get some rest. I... will succeed."
Xuan Hao had no time to waste. He took Na'er to Hanhai City and settled her in a secluded, top-tier hotel.
Before leaving, Xuan Hao took off the Qiankun Ring that he always wore on his hand and solemnly put it on Na'er's hand.
"Om-"
Blue light flickered on the Qiankun Ring, and Ah Yin's illusory spiritual image slowly condensed into a physical form.
Looking at Xuan Hao's solemn expression and resolute will to die, A Yin asked softly with a complicated expression, "Are you... confident in this battle?"
Xuan Hao shook his head and said with a wry smile, "I don't know. I don't even have a 10% chance of success. But... I have to give it a shot. I hope I can succeed."
He looked at Ah Yin and said sincerely, "Na'er is very weak right now. Please take good care of her while I'm away."
"Perhaps this will be the last time we meet."
Xuan Hao opened his arms and smiled slightly, "Can I hug you for a bit?"
Ah Yin looked at the boy in front of her with a complicated expression. He was fighting for survival and for his lover. In the end, she did not refuse.
Xuan Hao stepped forward and gently hugged her.
Although it was just a spiritual phantom, Xuan Hao, with his immense spiritual power, could still clearly feel the warmth and gentleness of the Blue Silver Emperor emanating from her.
After a brief embrace, Xuan Hao didn't linger any longer.
He turned and pushed open the window, transforming into a dazzling golden light as he flew rapidly towards the City of Slaughter.
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