Sneaking into the Spirit Hall? / Tang San Enters the Spirit Hall
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Tang Chen watched the Angel Dragon Soul Holy Sword fall again, feeling the immense power emanating from it, yet his palm trembled slightly.
He summoned the Clear Sky Hammer again to try and block the attack, but this time he was no longer arrogant and domineering. He decided to use the ultimate technique of the Great Sumeru Hammer and the Explosive Ring to block the attack and then retreat with Tang Hao.
He took a deep breath, his Soul Power surging wildly within him, and his nine Soul Ring shone brightly. The next moment, he abruptly condensed all his Soul Ring into one, pouring them all into the Clear Sky Hammer, transforming them into the purest power and attack force. This was the essence of the Great Sumeru Hammer, and the only way he could think of to withstand this fatal blow.
"Explosive Ring!" Tang Chen roared, and the Soul Ring on his body exploded one after another. The powerful energy instantly merged into the Clear Sky Hammer, making the already huge Clear Sky Hammer even more terrifying, and the hammer exuded a heart-palpitating aura.
Unfortunately, it still seemed somewhat fragile against the Angel Dragon Soul Sword that came crashing down on it.
When the Angel Dragon Soul Holy Sword collided with the Clear Sky Hammer, which was infused with the power of the Explosive Ring, the entire space seemed to freeze. Then, a deafening roar erupted, and an energy storm swept out, destroying everything around it with its terrifying power.
The surrounding buildings were affected and have been reduced to ruins.
Some Soul Master with lower Soul Power could not withstand the pressure and suffered minor injuries, and wanted to leave.
Among them, Xue Qinghe and Xue Ke from the Heaven Dou Empire were being escorted away by their own retainers.
"Snap!"
The Clear Sky Hammer shattered with a loud crash, Tang Chen felt a sweet taste in his throat as blood trickled down the corner of his mouth.
But he gritted his teeth, letting his Soul Power run rampant in his meridians, using his flesh and blood to withstand the downward pressure of the Holy Sword. The ground collapsed into a hundred-foot-deep pit under the heavy pressure, and rubble flew like a rainstorm. He could clearly feel the bone-chilling cold coming from his back—a sign that the Holy Sword was about to pierce through his body.
"Boom!!!"
Dust billowed as Qian Xunji looked at the Tang family grandfather and grandson, who had not left behind complete corpses, and then dispelled his Martial Soul Avatar.
Then he glanced around regretfully, realizing that his speech and trial, which he had prepared for so long, had been ruined.
Chapter 200 Infiltrating the Spirit Hall?
Tang San, who had come to Spirit City with Tang Chen, hid on a distant mountain peak and witnessed the entire process of the execution ground raid.
The purple light flashed in his eyes, and even from such a distance, he could see the whole process clearly.
A month ago, after going to the Slaughter City, he used his memories from his previous life to quickly get close to his great-grandfather Tang Chen, who was still being controlled by the Nine-Headed Bat King.
After awakening his memories, he retrieved the Clear Sky Sect Master's token he had obtained from his father—a small Clear Sky Hammer.
With the advantage of having more information, he revealed information about Bo Saixi, which finally managed to awaken his great- Tang Chen's consciousness.
Tang Chen's body had been hollowed out and corroded by the Bat King, leaving him exhausted and on his deathbed. Once he regained consciousness, without the Nine-Headed Bat King's evil magic, Tang Chen would also die.
Tang Chen regained consciousness and learned what had happened after he disappeared.
After realizing the current predicament of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Chen hesitated between his lover Bo Saixi and his grandson Tang Hao Tang Hao, but ultimately chose to rescue his grandson.
Although he hadn't spent much time with this grandson, he was still a blood relative, and Tang Chen wanted to try to save him.
Moreover, Tang Chen was confident in his own strength. If Qian Daoliu intervene, he could completely save Tang Hao and leave, then go to Sea God Island to see Bo Saixi one last time.
Before his death, Tang Chen still felt guilty towards Bo Saixi; he ultimately failed to fulfill their promise...
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"As expected, the biggest variable is the Spirit Hall; even Qian Xunji's strength has changed."
Tang San couldn't believe that Qian Xunji, who was once killed by his father, was now so powerful.
Although Tang Chen was already exhausted, he was still Limit Douluo. Qian Xunji was able to kill Tang Chen, so he should also be Limit Douluo, and may even have already obtained the Divine Trial.
Tang San viciously punched the big tree next to him, his fist slamming hard into the trunk.
A muffled thud resounded, the tree trunk trembled and caved in an inch, the crown rustled, and leaves detached from the branches, falling in a flurry of color.
Many leaves fell onto Tang San.
Damn it!
Qian Xunji's unknown divine position, Qian Renxue's Angel God position, and Bibi Dong's Rakshasa God position.
It's basically impossible for him to avenge the grudge he suffered in this lifetime.
The hatred stemming from the murder of his mother, father, and wife, and the resentment over the stolen opportunity...
At the same time, Tang San also had some worries. In his life, his Blue Silver Grass had not evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor, nor had he consumed Immortal Herb. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was still being strictly protected as a national treasure in the Heaven Dou Royal Family's treasury. Could he really inherit the Dual Godhood of the Asura God and the Sea God smoothly?
Tang San couldn't help but doubt himself.
It's worth noting that even Bo Saixi, whose Martial Soul was the Sea God, only obtained the top-level eighth trial.
This test made Bo Saixi the High Priestess of Sea God Island, granting her the strength of Peerless Douluo at level 99 and the title of "Invincible in the Ocean."
However, this test also destined her to become the guide and sacrificer for the successor of the Sea God.
There is only one chance to undergo the Sea God Trial, and Tang San is unsure whether, with his current talent and strength, he can still obtain the Sea God's Nine Trials if he goes to Sea God Island.
The Immortal Herb of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well have been seized by the Spirit Hall, but Tang San still wants to take them back.
The best way is to join the Spirit Hall and look for an opportunity.
However, he never awakened the Blue Silver Emperor in this lifetime, and his appearance remained unchanged. Last time, he was even clearly seen by an elder of the Spirit Hall.
Their Martial Soul are Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer.
The former is unlikely to gain attention, and the latter cannot be used openly or legitimately.
Tang San recalled the figure he had just seen in the crowd. How did Zhu Zhuqing join the Spirit Hall?
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This execution not only killed Tang Hao, but also conveniently dealt with Tang Chen came to storm the execution ground.
The resulting impact is naturally unimaginable.
Although Tang Hao has a bad reputation, he was once one of the Clear Sky Twin Stars and the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent, so his strength is beyond doubt.
Tang Chen was a legendary figure of the previous generation, someone even Chen Xin would bow to and address as a senior.
The fact that both of them died together only made Qian Xunji to kill them with two swords seem even more unfathomable.
At the same time, the situation of the Clear Sky Sect will become even more difficult.
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On the return journey, inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's carriage, Ning Fengzhi looked back at the magnificent Spirit City and asked Chen Xin, "Uncle Jian, what do you think of Qian Xunji's strength?"
To be precise, Ning Fengzhi wanted to know if Chen Xin could block Qian Xunji's sword strike.
That seemingly effortless sword strike that killed a legendary powerhouse.
Chen Xin, who had been silent and lost in thought since the execution, also came to his senses.
He understood Ning Fengzhi's meaning and knew he was trying to save face, but Chen Xin didn't beat around the bush. Instead, he gave Ning Fengzhi the answer he most wanted to know, "I can't beat him."
"That's not something that swordsmanship and skill can compensate for; it's a pure crushing of strength and Soul Power."
Having received the expected answer, Ning Fengzhi remained silent, but his gaze towards Spirit City behind him became even more complex.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is ultimately just a supporting sect. To maintain its combat power, it must constantly recruit geniuses and strong individuals from outside, making its strength unstable...
Let's put the matter of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on hold for now...
It's best not to be too high-profile during this period.
This incident brought Ning Fengzhi's arrogant mindset back to normal, and his gaze towards Ning Rongrong and Li Bai became much more amiable. These were the future of the sect!
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Due to transportation issues, it took almost five days for news of Tang Hao and Tang Chen's deaths to reach the Clear Sky Sect.
The sect's current sect leader and elders had complex expressions.
They were overjoyed that Tang Hao, the traitor who had brought immense trouble to the sect and then fled, was dead.
However, the fact that the Tang family members were publicly executed and that one of their ancestors died made the Clear Sky Sect very upset.
During the execution, Qian Xunji's words were naturally spread.
Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao will surely be "etched in history" and nailed to the pillar of shame.
"That's really too harsh a statement!" An elder looked at the parchment scroll in his hand and slammed his hand on the table.
"Is that ancestor named Tang Chen real or fake? How could our Clear Sky Sect's ancestor be killed so easily by a junior Qian Xunji?" Some people refused to believe it.
"Wasn't the Spirit Hall on good terms with the Clear Sky Sect before? Why did they suddenly turn against each other?"
Inside the main hall of the Clear Sky Sect sat the sect leader and various elders, but their expressions were all extremely grim.
The Spirit Hall has really embarrassed itself this time.
Furthermore, Tang Chen led the Clear Sky Sect to its peak, and there were many admirers and worshippers within the clan.
Therefore, even though Tang Chen Tang Hao did such a thing, Tang Xiao Chen's lineage, was still able to smoothly inherit the position of sect leader despite not having any sect leader tokens.
Chapter 201 Tang San Enters the Spirit Hall
The entrance to the Spirit Hall Academy's admissions office.
Tang San wore a light blue dress, her chest slightly flat, and her smooth black hair hung down, half-concealing her face, which looked even more ordinary after being disguised.
Under the scrutiny of the Spirit Hall's recruitment officer, Tang San remained outwardly calm, but his heart was beating in a different way.
The admissions officer pushed up his glasses, his gaze behind the lenses sharp as a hawk's, scanning Tang San back and forth. When he saw the black-haired girl in front of him who called herself Silver Blue, his brows furrowed, and his face was full of suspicion.
" At the Spirit Hall Academy, apart from special transfer students, all students join at a young age and progress through the ranks from the junior academy." His voice was cold and stern, seemingly devoid of any warmth. "You are fifteen years old this year. Applying at this age with an unclear background means Spirit Hall Academy will not accept you unless your family background is thoroughly investigated."
Tang San's heart tightened, but she maintained a perfectly measured timid expression. She slightly raised her head, her eyes trying to convey an innocent yet yearning look, and said, "Teacher, I truly long to study at the Spirit Hall Academy. My parents died when I was young, and I've lived with a distant relative. But they don't understand Martial Soul cultivation and can't provide me with good resources. I heard about the Spirit Hall Academy's reputation by chance, so I came here without hesitation. I swear, I have no ill intentions; I just want to become stronger." Tang San's voice trembled slightly, perfectly portraying the image of a lonely, destitute girl filled with longing.
His acting skills have always been good. In his previous life, Hu Liena didn't notice anything amiss in the Slaughter City and even brought him into the Soul Hunting Grounds.
The admissions officer wasn't fooled by Tang San's words and expression. He snorted coldly, "Saying all this is useless. You say your parents are dead, so where did you live as a child? What are the names of the relatives who raised you? As Soul Master, you should have attended Soul Master Academy. Tell me which school you attended."
"Was it a family member's Martial Soul Awakening awakening or the Spirit Hall's? They should have received the Soul Master subsidy from the Spirit Hall! Tell me their name and the branch hall where they received the subsidy."
The Spirit Hall's reputation spread throughout the entire continent. If a child awakens Spirit Hall Martial Soul and has the talent, the Spirit Hall's Soul Master will ask if they want to join the Spirit Hall Academy.
The girl's claim that she only just learned of the Spirit Hall's reputation and came to study there is utterly illogical.
Of course, it's also possible that this girl is Soul Master from a family that was kept at home from a young age, and her family awakened her Martial Soul on her behalf, without knowing about the Spirit Hall before.