At a Thought, Peach Blossoms Bloom; With One Face Revealed, All Things Are Born (Part 1)

"White robes like snow descend from the nine heavens; one peach blossom arrives, surpassing ten thousand years of spring in the mortal world."

"What exquisite swordsmanship—truly exquisite! Fengzhi, you really should have brought that old fellow Chen Xin with you this time. If he saw such peerless swordsmanship, let's see whether he'd still have the nerve to call himself the number one sword Soul Master in the world."

"But then This Old Man wouldn't get to witness swordsmanship more refined than that old fellow Chen Xin's. It's better if This Old Man lends a hand."

"Clear Sky Douluo, you're a Titled Douluo who's been famous for years. You vanished for so long—how did you learn to act like such a scoundrel?"

"Rongrong, stand back. I'll help him."

At Peach Blossom Spring Academy, peach trees flourished across a radius of several hundred meters. A gigantic Peach Blossom Tree, thirty meters tall, rose from the ground, while Peach Blossom Petals danced through the sky. The scene was incomparably beautiful, with only a Youth in flowing white robes standing within it.

The Youth held a Peach Blossom Branch, remaining utterly calm in the face of danger. A purple-white epic Immortal Master's crown descended from the heavens, while streams of crimson peach energy drifted from the four disciples behind him, winding around the flourishing giant peach blossom tree.

Strength increased by 40%!

Domain: Divine Peach Heaven—every peach blossom in the sky can become a sword, and all plants may be commanded. Beneath Peach Heaven, all living beings are equal. Immortal Adoration status added: possesses suppressive power over all Martial Souls.

Seventh Soul Skill—Mortal World True Body: Immortal-grade transformation, attribute ascension, enter Crimson Dust Peach Immortal state!

Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda enhancement: Strength +40%, Soul Power +40%, Speed +40%!

"Glazed treasures emerge from the Seven Treasures; the Seven Treasures are famed for—strength, speed, soul power, defense, attack."

Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda high-level Soul Master buff replacement: Strength +80%, Soul Power +80%, Speed +80%, Defense +80%, Attack +80%

Tang Hao's strength could not be underestimated. Su Ran concentrated fully and directly activated his Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar.

In the Mortal World True Body state, Su Ran was wreathed in crimson energy as immortal white mist spread around him. He looked like an immortal who had stepped out of a heavenly peach grove. The sight was like a scene from a poem or painting, and Ning Rongrong was utterly captivated.

Just as Ning Rongrong came back to her senses and used the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda to enhance Su Ran, two voices that sounded somewhat familiar to her suddenly appeared behind her.

At the same time, five buffs even stronger than those Ning Rongrong had cast stacked onto Su Ran, bringing his strength through an absolute transformation.

There were only a handful of people in the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect capable of simultaneously releasing five Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda enhancements.

"Father!"

"And Grandpa Gu!"

"Why are you here?"

"You came at just the right time! Father, Grandpa Gu, hurry and beat that unreasonable man over there to death for Teacher!!!"

"He actually dared to bully my Teacher! He's absolutely despicable!"

When Ning Rongrong saw the two men who had appeared out of thin air behind her, one had a face like polished jade, a straight nose and square mouth, with a refined and gentle appearance. The other was exceedingly strange; though enormous in stature, his entire body seemed to be supported by bones, and his voice was hoarse, like wind blowing through fallen leaves.

Before Ning Rongrong could ask why they had come, her face was already filled with delight. Excitedly, she pointed at Tang Hao, who was swinging the Clear Sky Hammer and attempting to force Su Ran into submission through the suppression of his level.

Father was the strongest Support System Soul Master on the entire continent, while Grandpa Gu was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's guardian Douluo. Looking across the entire continent, there were only a handful who could fight Grandpa Gu!

"Rongrong, this Teacher of yours is quite something."

Ning Fengzhi walked over and patted Ning Rongrong's head with a faint smile. Gu Rong also held Su Ran in high regard.

At that very instant.

Su Ran did not hesitate in the slightest. He plucked branches from the sky, transforming Peach Blossom Immortal Branches into swords—nine of them in total.

Sixth Soul Skill—Nine Luminaries Peach Blossom!

The powers of the nine luminaries—Sun Luminaries, Moon Luminaries, Fire Luminaries, Water Luminaries, Wood Luminaries, Gold Luminaries, Earth Luminaries, Rahu, and Ketu—transformed into Peach Blossom Swords and shot forth together. They clashed head-on with the incomparably massive Clear Sky True Body without falling at a disadvantage. Terrifying Soul Power turbulence erupted, stirring up fierce winds and causing the ground to sink.

Other than Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, everyone else was forced several steps back by the aftershock.

Only a few seconds later.

Two figures passed each other.

The wind was utterly still.

Su Ran and Tang Hao landed one after another, dozens of meters apart, standing back to back.

"This move has decided the victor."

Gu Rong said calmly.

"Who won?"

Dragon Duke and Snake Grandma stared in stunned disbelief nearby.

Everyone said that their Peerless Dragon Snake Martial Soul Fusion Skill could rival a Titled Douluo, but after witnessing this clash, they finally understood why Su Ran had told them they were no match for their opponent.

If they had faced that terrifying hammer strike, they would likely already be lying on the ground, unable to rise.

The next moment, a crack sounded, followed by an unusual noise from Su Ran's face as he stood with his back to everyone.

"Teacher!"

That single sound made the hearts of the four students—Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, Wang Sheng, and the others—jump violently. Filled with anxiety, they all rushed toward Su Ran.

"Don't worry. Your Teacher should be all right. Even with my enhancement, for a Soul Sage to pierce through the right arm of the Clear Sky Douluo, who had once dominated the world more than ten years ago, is already an earth-shattering feat."

Ning Fengzhi said solemnly. With the discerning eye of the continent's foremost Support System Soul Master, he had originally expected Su Ran and Tang Hao's clash to end in a draw.

Yet Su Ran's Nine Swords Peach Blossom had not only withstood Tang Hao's tyrannical destructive power.

One of the Peach Blossom Swords had even broken through the turbulence, shattered through the Clear Sky Hammer, left a sword mark on its indestructible hammer body, and pierced straight through Tang Hao's right shoulder!

This young man's strength was simply unrivaled among those of the same rank.

"Pfft—"

It was at this moment that Tang Hao could no longer keep up the act. He hurriedly clutched his right shoulder and used Soul Power to seal the wound, but it was clear to see a bloodied hole the width of two fingers piercing straight through his right shoulder blade and arm bone.

That arm bone shimmered with a faint radiance. Anyone with discerning eyes could tell at a glance that it was a Soul Bone!

Buzz—

"Su Ran, This Seat will spare you this time. But remember, This Seat merely cannot bear to kill you and let those peerless arts of yours be lost. This Seat cherishes talent."

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I, Tang Hao, will remember what happened today. One day, you will repay it a hundredfold!"

When they turned back again, Tang Hao had already vanished from Peach Blossom Spring Academy. For some reason, he fled with remarkable proficiency and incredible speed, as though he had plenty of experience. Even while running, he did not forget to leave behind a threat.

"Xiao San."

Suotuo City, outskirts.

At this moment, Tang San's mind was still filled with Master's past teachings, while Xiao Wu kept chattering in his ear about the many benefits of joining Peach Blossom Spring Academy.

Just as Xiao Wu was leading him toward Peach Blossom Spring Academy, a terrifying aura of battle spread out from a thousand meters away.

The two hurried over, only to see several figures gathered there. One black shadow fled out in a sorry state, and the familiar voice made Tang San's entire body tremble.

"You are..."

"Father!"

"Father, why are you here?!"

Tang San was filled with astonishment.

"Don't ask questions yet. Come with me immediately."

"And you."

Tang Hao cast a sharp glance at Xiao Wu and spoke in a deep voice.

"No, I'm not going with you. I want to stay here!"

Xiao Wu's gaze was fixed on the figure at the gates of Peach Blossom Spring Academy in the distance, unable to look away.

That figure had one side of his mask exposed, his profile incomparably exquisite.

Though she was too far away to see his face clearly, that immortal-like aura, combined with those vaguely familiar features, seemed to bring all life around him to vivid, restless animation. Her heart raced, her blood surged, and Xiao Wu was already certain of his identity.

It was him! It was him! It had to be him!

The person she had been searching for was Peach Blossom Spring Academy's headmaster—Su Ran!

"That is not up to you."

However, Tang Hao's large hand clamped around Xiao Wu's arm like a pair of iron pincers, dragging her away into the distance. She was completely unable to break free.