Tang Hao Kills Qian Renxue?! Gu Qing Intervenes!

Scanning the crowd, Gu Qing initiated his teaching mode with a calm, indifferent air.

"Your reactions just now were far too slow. On a real battlefield, the enemy will not give you time to stand there in a daze."

Walking directly up to Ye Lingling, Gu Qing pointed to the spot where she was standing.

"The Nine-Heart Begonia is indeed the world's number one support spirit, but as a support-type spirit master with no self-preservation capabilities, your positioning is far too forward."

"Once you encounter a speed-type agility attack spirit master, you will absolutely be the first target to be eliminated. You must learn to use your teammates' cover to hide yourself."

Hearing this incisive critique, Ye Lingling nodded repeatedly, firmly engraving these words into her heart.

Gu Qing then turned his gaze toward Dugu Yan, offering several exceptionally sharp directions for improvement regarding her control over toxins.

"Although your Jade Phosphorous Serpent venom has been purified, it is too dispersed when released, causing the instantaneous explosive power of the toxicity to be far from sufficient."

"Try compressing your spirit power into a single point and coordinating it with the release of the toxin; the effect will be several times better than your current large-scale toxic mist coverage."

This simple yet piercing guidance gave Dugu Yan a sudden sense of enlightenment, as if a veil had been lifted from her mind.

Even Yu Tianheng, who was lying on the ground and gasping in pain, felt the hostility in his eyes gradually replaced by deep shock after hearing Gu Qing's dissection of their team tactics.

Yu Tianheng had to admit that this man named Gu Qing was not only unfathomable in strength, but his understanding of spirits and tactics far exceeded that of the elite instructors at the academy.

The entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy team gathered around Gu Qing, listening intently to this invaluable, hard-won practical experience.

Everyone felt they had benefited immensely from this session, and the desire to become stronger was ignited in the depths of every person's heart.

Watching these young spirit masters finally set aside their arrogance, Gu Qing's tone remained as calm as ever.

"The guidance ends here. How much you can comprehend depends on your own fortune."

Outside the dilapidated gates of Shrek Academy, several exhausted figures walked slowly into the courtyard with heavy steps.

Tang San walked at the front of the group, his face—which always appeared more mature than his peers—now covered in deep gloom and fatigue.

Dai Mubai followed at Tang San's side, his prideful evil eyes bloodshot, his fists clenched so tightly that he didn't even notice his nails piercing his palms.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar supported each other; their clothes were torn by thorns in countless places, clearly the result of a grueling, large-scale search.

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong walked at the very back, their eyes red and swollen like peaches, with undried tear tracks still hanging on their cheeks.

Flender was pacing back and forth in the center of the playground in agitation; the moment he saw his students return, he hurried toward them in three strides.

"How is it? Did you find any traces of Wuji in the woods outside the city?"

Flender grabbed Tang San's shoulders tightly, his thin fingers turning white from the excessive force, his voice betraying an uncontrollable panic.

Tang San shook his head heavily, slowly moving Flender's hands from his shoulders, his eyes flickering with intense self-reproach.

"Dean, we searched every inch of the fifty-mile radius outside the city, and we didn't even spare those hidden caves."

"In a dense forest to the southeast, we found some extremely tragic signs of battle; the surrounding trees were almost completely destroyed."

"There were extremely violent spirit power fluctuations remaining at the scene, and one of the auras definitely belonged to Teacher Zhao Wuji's Vajra Bear spirit."

Tang San reported the situation he had investigated in meticulous detail; with every word he spoke, the atmosphere grew more oppressive.

Upon hearing this, Flender's tall, thin frame swayed violently, and he nearly collapsed onto the hard, muddy ground.

Dai Mubai stepped forward to support Flender, suppressing the anxiety in his heart as he loudly asked for the cause of the incident.

"Dean, where exactly did Teacher Zhao go? How could a powerhouse at the level of a Spirit Saint disappear for so many days for no reason?"

Faced with his students' questioning, Flender closed his eyes in pain, and two lines of murky tears slid slowly down his wrinkled cheeks.

"It's all my fault. I should have stopped Wuji with my life back then; I shouldn't have let him take this risk alone."

Flender slapped himself hard across the face, the crisp sound of the blow ringing out harshly in the silent playground.

"A few days ago, Wuji found out the whereabouts of that Gu Qing. Thinking that this person would surely become a great threat in the future, he secretly went to assassinate him without telling you."

Once this shocking secret was revealed, all the Shrek students present were struck as if by lightning, standing there in a daze.

Tang San's brain raced, rapidly connecting the various pieces of intelligence he had gathered in Heaven Dou City over the past few days.

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. Gu Qing was still showing off his prowess at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy today."

Tang San suddenly raised his head, a look of extreme shock flashing in his eyes as he urgently shared the information he knew.

"I saw with my own eyes today that Gu Qing was in the simulated training ground of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, easily wounding Yu Tianheng with his Life-Type Blue Silver Grass spirit."

"Not only was Gu Qing without a single scratch, but he even had the leisure to provide tactical guidance to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling and the others."

"If Teacher Zhao really went to assassinate Gu Qing, then how could Gu Qing appear in public completely unscathed?"

Tang San's analysis was like a rusty, dull blade, forcibly cutting open a cruel truth that no one wanted to face.

Oscar swallowed hard, his voice trembling so much he could barely finish a complete sentence.

"If Gu Qing is perfectly fine, and it has already been so many days since Teacher Zhao went missing, then doesn't that mean..."

Oscar didn't dare to finish his sentence, but the terrifying conclusion had already clearly surfaced in everyone's heart.

Ma Hongjun jumped up suddenly, his body erupting with a layer of scorching Evil Fire, instantly turning the dry grass beneath his feet into ash.

"I don't believe it! Teacher Zhao is the dignified Immovable Bright King with astonishing defensive power; how could he possibly fall into the hands of that bastard Gu Qing!"

Ma Hongjun roared with red eyes, trying to use this outburst to mask the fear and grief in his heart.

Tang San took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the rage in his chest that threatened to incinerate his reason.

"The facts are right before our eyes. Gu Qing was able to defeat Yu Tianheng with such ease, proving that his strength absolutely exceeds our imagination."

"Coupled with the fact that Gu Qing has the backing of Martial Soul Hall, it is highly likely that even higher-level guards are hidden by his side."

"Teacher Zhao went to assassinate him alone; I fear he has already met with misfortune and been killed."

Tang San gritted his teeth as he spoke this worst-case scenario, every word squeezed out from between his teeth.

Xiao Wu could no longer control her emotions; she threw herself into Tang San's arms and began to sob loudly, her tears instantly soaking his clothes.

Ning Rongrong also covered her mouth, unable to stop her weeping. Teacher Zhao Wuji, who was usually strict but extremely protective of them, had actually died so inexplicably.

Dai Mubai slammed his fist hard into a century-old tree nearby, causing the thick trunk to shake violently and a sky full of leaves to rustle down.

"Gu Qing, Martial Soul Hall—I, Dai Mubai, swear here: if I do not avenge this, I am no man!"

Dai Mubai tilted his head back and let out a heaven-shaking roar, his violent White Tiger soul power raging wildly around his body.

Tang San gently patted Xiao Wu's back, then slowly turned to face the direction of the center of Heaven Dou City.

"Teacher Zhao met this tragic end to clear the obstacles for us. This blood debt must be repaid with Gu Qing's life."

Tang San slowly raised his right hand, and a pitch-black phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer flickered in his palm, radiating a heavy and oppressive aura.

"No matter how strong Gu Qing is, no matter how great the power of Martial Soul Hall, I swear I will tear him limb from limb to comfort the spirit of Teacher Zhao in heaven."

The rest of the Shrek Seven Devils walked to Tang San's side one after another, all of their eyes burning with the same raging fire known as revenge.

The monstrous anger gathered continuously on the small playground of Shrek Academy, transforming into a sharp killing intent that shot straight into the sky.

In a quiet courtyard in Heaven Dou City, a few red plum blossoms that had just bloomed swayed gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of elegant fragrance.

Qian Renxue wore a luxurious golden dress, standing quietly under the corridor of the courtyard.

Ever since she consumed the Bright Heaven Grass brought back by Gu Qing, the impurities in her martial soul had been stripped away, and she radiated a holy, inviolable, and pure aura.

The Six-Winged Angel martial soul brought not only a leap in soul power level but also allowed Qian Renxue's sensory abilities to reach an unprecedented height.

A Martial Soul Hall scout, completely shrouded in a black robe, knelt on one knee before Qian Renxue, respectfully lowering his head.

"Young Mistress, the wedding arrangements in Martial Soul City are all ready. The Grand Elder has personally ordered that this wedding be held with infinite splendor."

"The guard routes along the way have also been planned to absolutely ensure the safety of you and Lord Gu Qing."

The scout reported the latest intelligence in an extremely faint voice, not even daring to take a deep breath.

Qian Renxue nodded with satisfaction. Thinking of Gu Qing's calm and composed face, the joy on her own face was displayed without reservation.

"I understand. You all continue to maintain vigilance. With the wedding date approaching, there must not be any mistakes at this critical juncture."

Qian Renxue waved her hand, signaling that the scout could withdraw.

The black-robed scout turned into a mass of black shadow like a ghost, instantly merging into the shadows of the corner and disappearing without a trace.

The large courtyard returned to a deathly silence, with only the occasional bird song breaking the tranquility.

Qian Renxue turned around, preparing to push open the carved wooden door behind her to return to her room and cultivate to stabilize her realm.

The moment her fingers touched the wooden door, Qian Renxue's movements paused abruptly.

An extremely hidden yet malicious aura, like a venomous snake, silently coiled around her back.

The pure Six-Winged Angel soul power within her body began to circulate uncontrollably through her meridians, as if it had been severely provoked.

Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes narrowed sharply, a golden light flashing across the depths of them.

Relying on her profound level sixty-nine soul power and the keen intuition of a top-tier martial soul, Qian Renxue immediately sensed that someone had infiltrated this heavily guarded courtyard.

Moreover, the intruder's strength was terrifying, capable of bypassing the layers of investigation from the outer Martial Soul Hall sentries.

Qian Renxue did not turn around immediately, but instead let her hands hang naturally at her sides, secretly condensing her vast golden soul power.

"Since you've come, why hide in the dark like a rat? Why not show yourself?"

Qian Renxue's voice was crisp and loud, echoing through the empty courtyard.

As soon as she finished speaking, a rockery in the corner of the courtyard suddenly let out a sound of unbearable cracking.

A piece of hard rock weighing several hundred pounds instantly turned into powder, and stone debris scattered across the bluestone floor.

Accompanied by extremely heavy footsteps, even the earth began to tremble rhythmically.

A burly man wearing a tattered black cloak walked slowly out of the flying dust.

Every step the man took, the bluestone floor beneath his feet shattered silently into perfectly uniform powder.

The terrifying aura, enough to distort and deform the space, swept toward Qian Renxue like a tidal wave.

Qian Renxue turned slowly, her gaze locked tightly onto the man who looked like a demon god descending to earth.

When she saw the massive, ink-black iron hammer the man held in his hand, Qian Renxue's pupils contracted violently.

The number one tool martial soul in the world: the Clear Sky Hammer.

And in the entire continent, there was only one person who could release the pressure of the Clear Sky Hammer to such an extent.

"Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao."

Qian Renxue enunciated every syllable of the name that Martial Soul Hall loathed to the bone, golden soul power instantly condensing into a sacred shroud of light across the surface of her body.

Tang Hao slowly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes beneath a mess of disheveled hair fixed upon the face of Qian Renxue, which bore a striking resemblance to Qian Xunji.

A gale whipped up from the flat ground, blowing back the black hood on Tang Hao's head to reveal a face etched with the marks of vicissitudes and hatred.

"As expected of the daughter of that beast Qian Xunji; your perception is indeed far superior to those useless sacks of rice."

Tang Hao slammed the heavy Clear Sky Hammer down onto the ground, causing the entire courtyard floor to instantly collapse into a pit several meters deep.

"I have been lurking in this Heaven Dou City like a living corpse for so many days, just waiting for the perfect opportunity when Gu Qing is not by your side."

Tang Hao took a step forward, releasing the nine soul rings of varying colors on his body without reservation, especially the final, blinding hundred-thousand-year red soul ring, which exuded a suffocating, bloody stench.

"Martial Soul Hall killed my Ah Yin and destroyed my home, yet now you actually dare to grandiosely prepare this world-renowned wedding for yourself."

Tang Hao tightened his grip on the hammer handle, his knuckles popping with crisp, explosive sounds as his heaven-shaking killing intent instantly pulverized the surrounding flowers and plants into dust.

"Qian Renxue, no one can save you today; I will use your head to pay tribute to my wife who died such a tragic death."