Chapter 162: Xiao Wu’s Sacrifice

Chapter 162: Xiao Wu's Sacrifice

There was only a slight change in the situation.

These soul beasts and Tang Hao were already connected—as enemies.

"You can choose not to believe me, but in that case, I'll take your Sister Xiao Wu and leave."

Hearing Da Ming and Er Ming's words, Su Mo simply let out a faint smile.

Swish—

The moment he finished speaking, Su Mo disappeared along with Xiao Wu.

They vanished completely from Da Ming and Er Ming's senses.

"Sister Xiao Wu…"

Da Ming's expression changed drastically as he realized Xiao Wu's aura had completely disappeared.

Swish—

However, in the very next second, Su Mo reappeared with Xiao Wu.

"Did you see that?"

"If I wanted to take your Sister Xiao Wu away, you wouldn't be able to stop me."

Su Mo stood there calmly, still holding onto Xiao Wu, and addressed Da Ming and Er Ming.

"You…"

Da Ming's expression darkened.

He had no idea what to do now.

If he refused Su Mo, Xiao Wu would be taken away immediately.

Su Mo was after a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, and he wanted the soul beast to willingly sacrifice itself.

Da Ming could already imagine what would happen to Xiao Wu.

To be honest, he had never thought of such a despicable method.

That a human could be so shamelessly vile.

But what shocked him even more was Su Mo's ability—he could take Xiao Wu and disappear completely.

If he refused Su Mo's demand, Xiao Wu would truly be doomed.

However, if he willingly sacrificed himself, what if Su Mo still didn't let Xiao Wu go?

Then their sacrifice would be for nothing.

Roar—

Er Ming didn't overthink it.

He simply let out a furious roar toward Su Mo.

If Xiao Wu weren't in Su Mo's grasp, he would have already charged forward to fight to the death.

This tiny little human? He could just crush him.

"Mm-mm—"

Xiao Wu, restrained by Su Mo, couldn't speak, but she still desperately shook her head and struggled.

It was clear she was trying to tell Da Ming and Er Ming not to agree to Su Mo's demands.

However, seeing Xiao Wu in such a state, Da Ming hesitated for a long moment before finally sighing.

"I agree."

"But you must let the Titan Giant Ape leave."

"My sacrifice alone is enough. You can't absorb that many soul rings anyway."

Da Ming finally spoke.

Roar—

Hearing Da Ming's words, Er Ming let out a furious roar, clearly unwilling to accept it.

Xiao Wu struggled even more violently.

"Fine. That depends on whether he wants to leave."

Su Mo glanced at Er Ming and smiled faintly.

First, he would secure a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.

Besides, he was certain that Er Ming would never leave alone.

Roar—

"I won't leave!"

"If anyone is going to sacrifice themselves, it'll be me!"

"Da Ming, you must go!"

As expected, Er Ming quickly roared in defiance.

Though he couldn't speak human language, he could communicate through spiritual power.

"Mm-mm—"

Xiao Wu heard their exchange and struggled even harder in Su Mo's grip.

She didn't want either of them to sacrifice themselves.

She also didn't trust Su Mo.

But no matter how much she resisted, it was useless.

What to do?

What to do?!

Xiao Wu's heart was in turmoil.

She knew she couldn't escape today.

But she didn't want Da Ming and Er Ming to suffer as well.

Boom—

Suddenly, a powerful soul power fluctuation erupted from Xiao Wu's body.

A massive, circular energy barrier expanded outward, instantly enveloping Su Mo, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo.

"Sister Xiao Wu!"

"No—!"

Roar—!

Da Ming's massive eyes contracted in horror.

Er Ming let out an enraged howl.

As soul beasts, they could instantly tell—Xiao Wu was initiating a voluntary sacrifice.

Buzz—

A powerful energy surged from Xiao Wu's body.

For a brief moment, Su Mo lost control over her.

"Da Ming, Er Ming!"

"Hurry and leave!"

Xiao Wu broke free from Su Mo's grasp.

Her body slowly rose into the air, her face carrying a smile as she called out to Da Ming and Er Ming.

Yet within that smile, there was both sorrow and reluctance.

She didn't want to leave like this.

But she knew that once she fell into Su Mo's hands, there was no escaping.

Da Ming and Er Ming had even been willing to sacrifice themselves for her.

She couldn't let that happen.

So she made her decision.

She would sacrifice herself instead.

That way, Da Ming and Er Ming wouldn't be forced to make a choice.

As long as they were no longer holding back, they still had a chance to escape.

Boom—!

Xiao Wu's body erupted with an even greater surge of soul power, all of it rushing toward Su Mo.

Once the sacrificial process had begun, it could not be stopped.

Even though she had broken free from Su Mo's control, the sacrifice could no longer be reversed.

"No…!"

"Sister Xiao Wu…!"

Roar—!

Seeing Xiao Wu willingly choose to sacrifice herself, Da Ming and Er Ming were filled with grief and rage.

"Er Ming, we have to leave!"

Knowing that Xiao Wu's sacrifice could no longer be undone, Da Ming took one last deep look at Su Mo before choosing to retreat.

Roar—!

However, Er Ming refused to leave.

But before he could react, Da Ming wrapped his tail around him and forcefully dragged him away.

Er Ming did not struggle.

He simply roared in fury as he was carried off.

As Da Ming and Er Ming fled, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo instinctively wanted to chase them.

But the sacrificial barrier created by Xiao Wu blocked their path, preventing them from leaving.

They could only watch as the two soul beasts disappeared.

Both of them exchanged glances, stunned by how the situation had unfolded.

"Although they got away, our goal has still been achieved."

"Su Mo has secured his hundred-thousand-year soul ring."

Bone Douluo chuckled.

Since they couldn't chase after the beasts, there was no point in worrying about it.

Instead, they turned their attention toward Su Mo, who was now absorbing Xiao Wu's sacrifice.

Sword Douluo also remained still.

The sacrificial barrier could probably be broken from the inside, but he feared disrupting Xiao Wu's sacrifice.

So he refrained from forcing his way through.

"You actually chose to sacrifice yourself?"

Su Mo looked at Xiao Wu in surprise.

To be honest, he hadn't expected this outcome.

But thinking about it carefully, her decision made sense.

By doing this, Xiao Wu had successfully saved Da Ming and Er Ming.

He had never imagined that she could be this clever.

In his impression, Xiao Wu had always been an impulsive girl with a romantic obsession, not someone who thought things through.

"I never thought you would turn against me!"

"Do I mean nothing more than a soul beast in your eyes?"

Xiao Wu coldly stared at Su Mo, questioning him directly.

"That's not it. I actually considered you a friend."

Su Mo shook his head as he looked at her, knowing that there was no reversing her sacrifice now.

She would soon die.

So he figured he might as well let her understand why.

"But I also know that you love Tang San."

"And Tang San is already my enemy."

"That means you will become my enemy too."

"Since that's the case, I see no reason to hold back against you."

Su Mo spoke calmly.

"What?"

"What happened to Third Brother?"

"Why is he your enemy?"

"Where is he now?"

Hearing Su Mo mention Tang San, Xiao Wu immediately became agitated.

"See? The moment Tang San is mentioned, you get all nervous and worked up."

Su Mo sneered before continuing.

"Your Third Brother is fine for now. But since he is my enemy, his future is uncertain."

"I don't believe you! How could Third Brother be your enemy?"

"He isn't that kind of person!"

"Did you do something to him first?"

Hearing that Tang San was safe, Xiao Wu felt relieved.

But then, she immediately turned the questioning onto Su Mo.

In her heart, Tang San was the best person in the world.

Even after learning her true identity, he had still chosen to protect her.

As for Su Mo saying he had once seen her as a friend, she didn't believe it at all.

Her current situation was entirely Su Mo's doing!

As she spoke, the energy within her body continued pouring uncontrollably into Su Mo.

"Tang San never did anything to me."

"And I never did anything to him."

"Because Tang Hao, Tang San's father, once hunted me down. Since Tang San is his son, he will inevitably become my enemy in the future!"

"…"

As Su Mo absorbed Xiao Wu's sacrifice, he revealed the truth to her, ensuring she would die with full understanding.

"It's because of Uncle Tang…?"

"That's impossible. Uncle isn't that kind of person…"

Xiao Wu was completely caught off guard by the revelation.

She believed that at this moment, Su Mo wouldn't have a reason to lie to her.

Yet, she still found it hard to accept.

To her, Tang Hao was a good man.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have saved her from Poison Douluo and personally escorted her back to the depths of the Star Dou Forest.

Moreover, Tang Hao had once told her that as long as there was true love, soul beasts and humans could be together.

After all, his own wife—Tang San's mother—was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form.

Back then, she had been both shocked and overjoyed upon learning this.

Tang San had soul beast blood in him too.

No wonder she always felt a special closeness to him.

A man who could love a soul beast, a powerful Titled Douluo at that—there was no way Tang Hao could be the person Su Mo described.

"Heh…"

"That's because you don't know—Tang Hao is nothing more than a loyal dog of his sect."

Su Mo sneered before explaining the real reason why Tang Hao had attacked him.

"Then Uncle was only protecting his sect. That's not his fault!"

Xiao Wu immediately defended Tang Hao after hearing Su Mo's words.

"…From Tang Hao's perspective, you're not wrong."

Su Mo was momentarily stunned, but instead of arguing, he acknowledged her point.

"This is nothing more than a matter of perspective—just like the war between humans and soul beasts."

"There's no right or wrong, only life and death."

After saying that, Su Mo fell silent.

He closed his eyes, focusing entirely on absorbing the overwhelming energy from Xiao Wu's sacrifice.

Xiao Wu's body grew more transparent, as if she could disappear at any moment.

Sensing her condition, she knew her time was almost up.

"Third Brother…"

She whispered Tang San's name, her heart filled with regret.

She would never be able to see him again.

Her gaze shifted toward Su Mo, and her sorrow turned to hatred.

Su Mo was the one who had come to capture her.

Yet, in the end, she was sacrificing herself for him.

Thinking about how her soul ring and soul bone would now benefit Su Mo, making him even stronger, she felt nothing but bitterness.

"On top of that, he's Third Brother's enemy!"

"If he grows stronger, Third Brother will be in even greater danger!"

Xiao Wu clenched her heart with fury as she stared at Su Mo.

Boom—!

A surge of energy erupted from her already fading body.

A special power followed her sacrifice, flowing directly into Su Mo.

She had made her decision.

She was sacrificing her soul as well.

By doing so, she would grant Su Mo even greater power.

But in return, she could keep her soul intact.

She intended to hide her soul within Su Mo's body.

If Su Mo ever moved against Tang San, she would be able to intervene at a critical moment.

"Hmm?"

Su Mo, who was in the process of refining Xiao Wu's energy, suddenly sensed an unusual power entering his body.

He opened his eyes just in time to see Xiao Wu's figure completely dissipate into energy before him.

Even so, the foreign energy within him was distinct—it was the power of a soul.

"Xiao Wu sacrificed her soul too?"

Su Mo was momentarily stunned.

This was an unexpected turn of events.

Buzz—!

Before he could think further, his body was already undergoing transformation.

His sixth soul ring had successfully condensed—

A red, hundred-thousand-year soul ring.

"It worked!"

"A hundred-thousand-year soul ring!"

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were both visibly shaken with excitement.

This was a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!

And Su Mo had absorbed it as his sixth soul ring.

With such a powerful soul ring, his future was limitless.

"There's also a hundred-thousand-year soul bone!"

Bone Douluo chuckled as he noticed a soul bone forming on Su Mo's arm.

Buzz—!

After successfully obtaining his sixth soul ring, Su Mo's soul power surged.

Level 61.

Level 62.

Level 63.

Level 64…

Level 67!

In the end, his soul power skyrocketed directly to Level 67.

Part of this came from the hundred-thousand-year soul ring.

But another part was accumulated from half a year of training without being able to level up.

Su Mo had already reached Level 60 six months ago.

Even though he hadn't been able to break through, all the soul power he had cultivated during that time had been stored.

Now, it was finally unleashed.

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