Tang Chen Comes to the Rescue
The Qian Daoliu golden Angel Holy Light clashed with Tang Hao's black Clear Sky Hammer dozens of times, each clash leaving behind concentric shockwaves in the air.
The terrifying energy from Tang Hao's Ring Detonation was about to be exhausted, and his breathing became rapid, with fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
Tang Xiao also gradually found himself at a disadvantage in his battle against Golden Crocodile Douluo.
The power unleashed by Golden Crocodile Douluo's ninth Soul Ring had lasted for 100,000 years, far exceeded his expectations. The enormous golden crocodile mouth and thick crocodile tail, with each closing and lashing motion, carried an overwhelming momentum.
Not to mention that Gu Rong and Dugu Bo could only barely parry the Qian Jun Jiang Mo, thanks to the support and enhancement provided by Ning Fengzhi.
The only evenly matched battle was between Chen Xin and Mighty Lion Douluo. Their sword light and lion roars intertwined in the air, forming a dense net of light that neither could break through.
The situation is critical for the Heaven Dou Empire.
Just as Qian Daoliu condensed a giant golden light sword and launched his strongest attack on Tang Hao, preparing to end the critical moment of this contest, a giant hammer descended from the sky.
The hammer was much larger than Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer, and it was dark red all over, with deep dark red patterns flowing across its surface.
The hammer fell at an extremely fast speed, carrying a sense of oppression far exceeding that of an ordinary Clear Sky Hammer, as heavy as a mountain.
The hammer struck precisely the golden lightsaber formed by the Qian Daoliu.
The lightsaber shattered instantly, turning into countless golden fragments that scattered in all directions.
Qian Daoliu's pupils contracted sharply, and he retreated dozens of meters to regain his footing, looking in the direction from which the giant hammer had fallen.
The other four groups were also startled by that terrifying aura and stopped fighting, putting distance between themselves.
Their figures quickly converged behind Qian Daoliu, cautiously looking in the direction from which the giant hammer had flown.
All eyes turned in that direction.
A figure slowly descended from the sky and landed in front of Tang Hao.
His long hair fluttered in the wind, his figure was as upright as a pine tree, and his appearance was extremely handsome. His eyes were like two unsheathed swords, so sharp that people dared not look directly at them.
He stood there, holding the dark red giant hammer in his hand, with nine Soul Rings —eight black and one red—pulsating slowly beneath his feet. The aura of Level 99 Peerless Douluo was released without reservation, like a majestic mountain standing between heaven and earth.
It was Tang Chen who arrived just in time.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's eyes widened simultaneously, their lips trembling slightly, and they cried out almost at the same time, "Grandfather!!"
The two immediately went to Tang Chen's side, knelt on one knee, and placed their right fists on their chests.
Tang Hao's voice trembled with barely suppressed excitement. "Grandfather, you... you're back!"
Tang Chen reached out and patted each of them on the shoulder. "Get up, both of you."
Then, five more figures flew in at lightning speed and landed on the battlefield. They were Tang San and Dugu Yan, who had returned together.
They sensed the intense energy fluctuations near Heaven Dou City from afar, realizing a major battle was about to take place, and immediately rushed over.
Unfortunately, Tang Chen was faster, and Tang San didn't even get a chance to show off before saying that he shouldn't have been with this "third wheel".
However, Tang San probably can't keep up the act; Qian Daoliu's strength is no joke.
However, the return of the five still caused quite a stir.
Upon landing, they immediately released their Martial Soul and Soul Rings, with Soul Rings of various colors lighting up and gleaming in the sunlight.
Tang San had eight Soul Rings under his feet, one yellow, two purple, one black, and four red; Dugu Yan had nine Soul Rings under her feet, seven black and two red; Shui Bing'er had two yellow, two purple, three black, and one red; Xiao Wu had seven black and one red; Ye Lingling had two yellow, two purple, three black, and one red.
One Titled Douluo, four Soul Douluos.
The five of them were so young, and each of them had at least one red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring Soul Ring Configuration ring. Tang San and Dugu Yan even had multiple red Soul Rings.
Such terrifying strength and Soul Ring Configuration shocked everyone present.
On the other side, Tang Chen stared intently at Qian Daoliu and questioned, "Qian Daoliu, have you forgotten that Tang Chen still exists in this world?"
Qian Daoliu frowned, and a rare look of shock flashed in his golden eyes.
Tang Chen's appearance was completely unexpected; the person who had been missing for decades had actually returned.
"You... you're still alive." Qian Daoliu's voice lowered, carrying a wavering he himself didn't even realize.
The thing he least wanted to see still happened.
Tang Chen is alive and well, and she looks even better than before.
With Tang Chen around, his goal was impossible to achieve.
Moreover, with Tang Chen's return, the Spirit Hall Empire's only hope for unifying the continent lies in Qian Renxue inheriting the Angel God.
Whether failing to force a landing on the Heaven Dou Empire is a blessing or a curse remains to be seen.
Qian Daoliu in thought, his brows furrowed.
Tang Chen snorted, "Thanks to my great-grandson, I, Tang Chen, am back."
He raised the Clear Sky Hammer, pointing it at Qian Daoliu: "Shouldn't we take stock of how you've treated my Clear Sky Sect all these years? Now you're even coming to threaten us."
Qian Daoliu's gaze shifted, he remained silent for a moment, then shook his head. "I also have my own unavoidable difficulties, and I don't want to explain further. Now that you're back, let's leave it at that. Farewell."
As soon as he finished speaking, he flew towards Spirit City without looking back, and the other four elders followed him.
Five beams of light streaked across the sky, eventually disappearing at the horizon.
"Great! Grandfather, you're finally back!"
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were overjoyed to see that Qian Daoliu and the others had left.
Tang Chen retrieved the dark red Clear Sky Hammer from his body and said, "Let's talk about it when we get back."
Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Dugu Bo, and Ning Fengzhi also gathered around and bowed to Tang Chen.
Tang Chen nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the group of people.
"Yan Yan!" Dugu Bo called out to Dugu Yan, his voice filled with the joy of a long-awaited reunion.
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan immediately ran to Dugu Bo and threw herself into his arms.
Dugu Bo reached out and hugged his granddaughter, gently patting her back with his hand, his eyes full of satisfaction.
Tang San greeted the others, his gaze lingering on Tang Hao and Tang Xiao for a moment before turning to Tang Chen: "Great-grandfather, why don't you go to my palace to rest for a while?"
Tang Chen nodded. "Okay, let's go."
So the group turned towards Heaven Dou City and flew towards Blue Hao Prince's Residence.
On the walls of Heaven Dou City, the soldiers watched as the figures gradually disappeared, and finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
The courtyard of the Blue Hao Prince's Residence was spacious and clean, large enough to accommodate everyone. Tai Tan had already received the news and was waiting at the gate with several commanders to greet them.
The moment Tai Tan saw Tang Chen, his eyes instantly reddened. He strode forward and knelt heavily on one knee. "This old Tai Tan greets the former sect master!"
Tang Chen paused for a moment, looked Tai Tan up and down a few times, then reached out to help him up. "Tai Tan? You're so old? Get up, no need for formalities."
Tai Tan stood up, tears streaming down his face.
The group entered the main hall of the Prince's Mansion and took their seats.
Tai Tan personally instructed the kitchen to prepare the best food and wine, and the entire palace was bustling with activity as if it were New Year's Day.