At the sight of that figure, everyone felt a jolt of fear.
Even Titled Douluos who looked up at him were overcome with shock and dread.
Because nine Soul Rings shone brilliantly around that figure...
If Bibi Dong and Tang Hao's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings already made them invincible among Titled Douluos, then the Soul Rings on the figure before them defied description.
All nine of them were as red as blood!
Qian Xun'an stood high in the sky as six Angel Wings unfurled behind him. Nine blood-red Soul Rings appeared around him.
Golden light radiated from Qian Xun'an's body. He looked like a divine being, and the boundless pressure he gave off kept everyone nearby from daring to look up.
Qian Xun'an let out a cold laugh. "Tang Hao, if you want to leave, you'll need my permission."
As soon as Qian Xun'an finished speaking, brilliant white flames erupted around him. A moment later, a gigantic angel with brilliant white wings soared up from the sea of fire.
Its wings stretched a hundred meters across, blotting out the entire sky. When the white-winged angel appeared, everyone's expression turned grave. Its presence brought them an overwhelming pressure unlike anything they had ever felt.
Holding a greatsword, Qian Xun'an stood proudly in midair, his gaze cold as he looked down on all living things like a god.
Everyone below wore expressions of shock.
"How is this possible?"
Sword Douluo stared at the scene, utterly stunned.
Dugu Bo immediately spoke up beside him. "Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings are so rare, yet the Adjudicator Elder of Spirit Hall has nine of them. It's incredible."
"How did he do it? If someone absorbed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring too early, they surely couldn't withstand it and would explode. How could he have nine Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings?!"
Ning Fengzhi stared at the sky, too shocked to believe what he was seeing.
At that moment, the people of Spirit Hall were even more shaken by Qian Xun'an's display.
"My heavens, is this Lord Adjudicator's true power?"
"He's terrifying!"
"Nine Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings—he's even more powerful than the Pope!"
"More powerful? They're not even in the same league!"
"He's incredible!"
The people of Spirit Hall stared at Qian Xun'an, stunned and unable to believe their eyes.
Tang Hao was holding Tang San and Xiao Wu and was about to flee, but Qian Xun'an stopped him from the sky.
Tang Hao looked at Qian Xun'an and frowned. "Who are you, and why are you blocking my way?"
Qian Xun'an calmly looked at Tang Hao. "I'm Qian Xun'an, Hall Master of Judgment of Spirit Hall. The Pope you killed was my older brother!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Xun'an took one step forward. His body became a blur, and in an instant, he appeared before Tang Hao. Tang Hao hadn't even reacted to his sudden arrival.
Qian Xun'an lifted a foot and planted it directly on Tang Hao's head.
In the next moment, terrifying power erupted from the sole of Qian Xun'an's foot. The shock waves spread in every direction as an overwhelming aura surged into the sky.
"Boom!"
Tang Hao's body shot backward and crashed down in front of Pope Hall.
Boom—
A tremendous crash rang out as a vast crater appeared before Pope Hall. Dust billowed into the air, and waves of force surged outward.
"S-so powerful..."
Everyone below was stunned.
The people of Spirit Hall were completely dumbstruck.
"Cough, cough..."
Tang Hao slowly climbed out of the crater, blood at the corner of his mouth. He was clearly gravely injured.
He shielded Tang San and Xiao Wu with his body.
But after Qian Xun'an's strike, Tang Hao was covered in wounds and looked utterly miserable.
Tang Hao glared at Qian Xun'an in midair, his eyes burning with anger. He gritted his teeth. "It seems you're determined to fight me today."
Qian Xun'an gave a cold laugh. "If you surrender, I can at least spare you some suffering."
Tang Hao pushed Tang San and Xiao Wu aside and walked out of the crater.
He stretched out his hand, and a massive hammer appeared in it.
Holding the Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Hao looked solemnly at Qian Xun'an, then charged straight at him.
Seeing Tang Hao's move, Qian Xun'an narrowed his eyes and said coolly, "You overestimate yourself!"
"Second Soul Skill—Ten Thousand Force Breaking!" Tang Hao roared. With a loud explosion, dazzling blue light blazed from the Clear Sky Hammer. Terrifying lightning coiled around it as he swung it at Qian Xun'an in midair.
The moment the hammer struck, the surrounding temperature seemed to rise several times over. Even space appeared to twist.
Qian Xun'an watched the hammer with an icy gaze. He flicked his right hand, and in an instant, brilliant white energy gathered in his palm.
He thrust his arm outward, sending a long dragon formed from white energy straight toward Tang Hao's terrifying Thunderous Might.
"Boom!"
The violent collision echoed through the air. A ferocious shock wave swept outward, making all of Spirit City tremble. Cracks split open across the city's ground.
Tang Hao, who had charged forward, was instantly sent flying by Qian Xun'an.
Qian Xun'an looked at Tang Hao calmly, then took one step forward. He moved with astonishing speed and appeared beside him in an instant.
He swung a fist straight at Tang Hao's face.
"Thud!"
Qian Xun'an's fist slammed into Tang Hao's cheek, sending him flying once more. He crashed heavily into a wall, making the entire building shudder.
Tang Hao's face was covered in blood, and he looked utterly battered.
Clutching his chest, Tang Hao struggled out of the rubble and looked at Qian Xun'an with a trace of apprehension.
Tang Hao wasn't especially tall or imposing, but his body contained boundless strength.
Tang Hao gave a low shout and leapt into the air, gripping the Clear Sky Hammer as he charged at Qian Xun'an again.
"Thud—"
Another muffled impact rang out as the two clashed head-on.
"Hmph!" Qian Xun'an snorted coldly.
Tang Hao was sent flying backward once more.
At the sight of this, everyone from Spirit Hall held their breath.
Unbelievable!
The mighty Clear Sky Douluo had just sent seven Titled Douluos from Spirit Hall flying by himself. Yet before the Adjudicator Elder, he was like a chick, tossed around at will.
Strong!
He was far too strong!
Qian Xun'an looked coldly at Tang Hao and said calmly, "With your level of cultivation, you had only just become a Titled Douluo back then. How could you have killed my older brother?"
Tang Hao got to his feet and stared resolutely at Qian Xun'an. Then he roared, "Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer!"
In an instant, Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer swung wildly, becoming a blur. His attacks suddenly quickened, and he brought the hammer crashing toward Qian Xun'an with ferocious force.
Tang Hao's assault was swift and fierce, every strike filled with terrifying power.
Yet Qian Xun'an remained utterly unafraid. A glint flashed in his eyes as his robes billowed.
The next moment, he raised his left leg and kicked.
"Thud—"
Tang Hao couldn't withstand Qian Xun'an's attack. He was sent flying and crashed through a nearby building.
Qian Xun'an stepped forward and pursued him, his fists blazing with terrifying light as he struck at Tang Hao.
"Thud—"
Amid a series of muffled impacts, Tang Hao was sent flying again.
Qian Xun'an pursued him once more and unleashed a fierce assault.
Every punch and kick from Qian Xun'an carried destructive force. Tang Hao couldn't fight back and was sent flying again and again.
"Thud, thud, thud, thud..."
A string of muffled impacts rang out. Tang Hao's body was repeatedly hurled away, each blow hitting harder than the last. At last, he was driven deep beneath the ground of Spirit City.
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