Chapter 2737: Waiting_1
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Seeing the Ghost Emperor pierced by the Sea God's Trident followed by a violent explosion that then ceased, Gu Yuena's expression became even more cautious...
Based on her deduction, such a situation surely wouldn't arise if a fatal attack had occurred!
Tang Wulin naturally did not believe that the Ghost Emperor could be defeated so easily either, gripping the Sea God's Trident tightly, ready to face whatever might happen next...
Dozens of seconds later, the faint divine power fluctuations that permeated the entire space were sensed by the psychic net constructed by Gu Yuena's spiritual power, and they were rapidly approaching Tang Wulin...
Without hesitation, she exclaimed, "Wulin, get out of the way!!"
Although he did not know why, out of trust for her, Tang Wulin promptly executed the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to leave his previous location...
Sure enough, without any warning, a giant blood-colored skull shadow appeared and devoured that space by opening its jaws wide...
Witnessing this, Tang Wulin's forehead broke out in cold sweat as he gasped, "So... so close. If it had been me, I probably wouldn't have had time to sense the divine power fluctuations before being devoured by that huge skull!"
However, the Ghost Emperor's figure was still nowhere to be seen...
He immediately looked behind, "Gu Yue, can you sense the Ghost Emperor's presence?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena dispersed her spiritual power in a denser manner...
The next second, her pupils constricted, "The Ghost Emperor, he's right behind my..."
Before she could finish her sentence, a blood-colored skull identical to the previous one emerged from behind her and swallowed her whole...
Tang Wulin's heart was torn, and he roared angrily, "Gu Yue!!"
He could only watch helplessly as his beloved disappeared from his field of vision!
His eyes gradually filled with bloodlines, and in a voice like a wild beast, he bellowed, "Ghost Emperor, you're courting death!!"
But as his shoulder suddenly felt heavy, "I'm fine!"
He quickly regained his composure...
Turning around swiftly, when Tang Wulin saw Gu Yuena unharmed, he said with excitement, "Gu Yue, you're alright. I, I thought you were..."
Gu Yuena simply nodded and then coldly said to the surroundings, "That kind of attack isn't enough to kill me, right? Ghost Emperor!"
Despite her casual words, the truth was far from it; had she not used teleporting, she likely would have become a ghost...
Soon, the Ghost Emperor's voice could be heard...
"What a pity. That attack didn't completely annihilate you!"
What followed was the sight of him, half his body blown to bits by the Sea God's Trident...
His intention was to make the two believe he had perished, then suddenly strike to kill one swiftly!
But to his surprise, Gu Yuena's spiritual power was unbelievably strong, noticed by him the moment it was released...
Seeing her, an intense killing intention burst forth from Tang Wulin, "Ghost Emperor, it seems that last move indeed caused you quite some trouble. With only half of your body left, how about I destroy your other half as well!!"
It was hard to imagine what he would do if Gu Yuena truly died before his eyes.
The Ghost Emperor glanced at his lower half and said expressionlessly, "Even such a wound is nothing for one who has attained godhood!"
Just like the previous times, as divine power surged through his body, his flesh began to heal gradually...
Even the right side of his face, which had once been skull, was fully restored...
However, this time, he clearly felt that regenerating his flesh took significantly more divine power than before...
Gu Yuena directly pointed out his condition, "Repairing a body damaged to this extent must have cost you quite a bit of divine power. You're starting to struggle, aren't you?"```
The Ghost Emperor's pupils contracted slightly, but he said nothing...
Seeing this, Tang Wulin gripped the Sea God's Trident tightly and charged toward the former...
"Since you're feeling the strain, let me push harder and take you out in one fell swoop!"
Facing the incoming attack, the Ghost Emperor still seemed to cope with ease, "Arrogant. Although there isn't much Divine Power left, it's completely sufficient to deal with you all!"
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Spirit Pagoda!
A disciple smirked, bowed, and spoke to the cold Leng Yaozhu in front of him, "Reporting to the Pagoda Master, I have secretly disseminated the news that the federation's God-killing soul-guided missiles have been rendered ineffective. Presumably, all the Soul Masters on the Soul Land Continent are now aware!"
The indifference in her gaze swept over him, "Hmm, I've already received the news. You've done well with this matter!"
The disciple said joyfully, "Thank you, Pagoda Master, for your praise. It is my honor to serve the Spirit Transmission Tower."
Leng Yaozhu spoke again, "Tell me, what reward do you wish for!"
Truth be told, she had initially intended to simply spread the message casually to put some pressure on the federation...
But unexpectedly, the disciple in front of her had spread the news to the other empires...
It was beyond her expectations!
The disciple was startled, clearly not expecting to receive a reward...
He immediately clasped his fists and said, "Pagoda Master, I am close to breaking through and need a suitable Spirit Soul..."
Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly, "Alright, approved. You may choose any Spirit Soul that suits you within the Spirit Pagoda, regardless of the age limit!"
This condition was not excessive, in fact, it was quite simple!
Of course, the most important thing was that the disciple was not greedy!
If he had made an extravagant demand, she would not only have refused, but she might even have considered punishing him!!
The disciple respectfully said, "Thank you, Pagoda Master. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now!"
Just as he was about to depart, Leng Yaozhu suddenly stopped him, "Wait! How far has the research on soul beasts progressed?"
Upon hearing this, the former couldn't help showing a troubled expression, "This... Pagoda Master, on this matter, I... I don't have the authority!"
He was just an ordinary Spirit Transmission Tower Disciple, how could he possibly know these secrets!
Leng Yaozhu also realized her mistake and, covering her forehead, said, "That's right, you may leave now. I will check on this matter myself later."
Without any further words, the disciple gestured and then departed...
After he had left, Leng Yaozhu took a deep breath and murmured, "With the success of this operation making the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missiles ineffective, I hope this can delay things until Gu Yue returns to the Spirit Pagoda!"
Compared to the Spirit Pagoda, she was more worried about Gu Yuena's safety...
After all, her own sister had passed away and her love was no longer there; the only motivation that kept her going was Gu Yuena, the child she treasured as her own!
However, she soon realized that Gu Yuena was no longer the same as before, being a strong power not inferior to the Ultimate Douluo. Shaking her head, she said, "Enough, I shouldn't think too much. With her powerful Spatial Ability, if Gu Yue wants to escape, it's likely no one could stop her!"
What she needed to do now was to properly manage the Spirit Pagoda in her stead!!
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