Moral Kidnapping

Chapter 31

"It looks like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is certain to become the number one sect in the world."

"Yeah. The Clear Sky Sect's Sect Master can no longer fight. Unless the Clear Sky Sect has another Titled Douluo, they have no chance against Sword Douluo."

The soul masters whispered among themselves, all agreeing that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would claim the title of the world's number one sect at this Seven Great Sects Re-selection Conference.

At the Clear Sky Sect's camp, everyone wore grim expressions. There was no way around it. Even though they had an hour to recover, Tang Zhen's old injuries had flared up. If he fought again, never mind whether he could win, his life would be in grave danger.

Once the Clear Sky Sect no longer had a Titled Douluo to protect it, the Lower Four Sects would never let go of the immense benefits it held in the soul master world or its position among the Upper Three Sects. They would immediately kick it while it was down and issue challenges. But what were they supposed to do?

Several members of the Clear Sky Sect racked their brains and argued fiercely. They did not want to surrender the position of the world's number one sect, yet Tang Zhen could not take the field again. How could they face Sword Douluo?

An hour quickly passed.

Sword Douluo tapped the ground with the tip of his foot. His white robes fluttered faintly as he silently arrived in the arena.

"Clear Sky Sect, if no one is willing to fight, then my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will take the position of the world's number one sect."

Sword Douluo stood with one hand behind his back. His voice was not loud, yet his calm words reached the ears of every soul master present.

Bone Douluo was extremely displeased. "That old bastard is putting on quite a show. If I hadn't taken the field first, could he act so smug?"

At the Clear Sky Sect's camp.

Tang Zhen had long since awakened, but he was still exceedingly weak. He had to constantly use the Soul Power within his body to suppress his old injuries. If he truly forced himself to fight at full strength, he would undoubtedly die.

Just as the soul masters present believed that no one from the Clear Sky Sect would answer the challenge and that they were preparing to concede, an enormously built middle-aged man leaped down. He was Tang Xiao.

Tang Xiao clasped his hands. "Senior Chen Xin."

"Senior Chen Xin, my father's old injuries have relapsed, and he truly cannot fight again. This junior will take his place."

Sword Douluo said blandly, "Tang Xiao, your talent is exceptional, but you are only a Soul Douluo now. You are not my opponent. Step down."

Tang Xiao replied respectfully, "Senior Chen Xin, your grandfather, Senior Chen Xun, the Sword Douluo of the generation before last, once challenged my grandfather Tang Chen. Although Senior Chen Xun's cultivation was inferior to my grandfather's, my grandfather still praised that battle as one of the most satisfying fights of his life. He even declared that if Senior Chen Xun's cultivation had been equal to his, the title of the world's number one weapon martial soul might have changed hands."

"This junior dares to ask Senior Chen Xin to suppress your cultivation to the same level as mine. If the Clear Sky Sect loses, then both the position of the world's number one sect and the title of the world's number one weapon martial soul will go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Seven Kill Sword."

The entire venue erupted in an uproar. No one had expected the Clear Sky Sect to gamble so heavily this time. If they lost, not only would the title of the world's number one sect change hands, but they would also give up the title of the world's number one weapon martial soul.

One had to remember that Sword Douluo was a Titled Douluo. Not only did Titled Douluo possess stronger control over Soul Power than Soul Douluo, their Spiritual Power was also several times greater. This meant that Sword Douluo held an immense foundational advantage.

Those experts who had cultivated to the rank of Titled Douluo understood even more clearly that the ninth soul ring could greatly enhance the strength of a soul master's martial soul. Although the Seven Kill Sword and the Clear Sky Hammer were both supreme weapon martial souls, the Seven Kill Sword, enhanced by its ninth soul ring, had long surpassed the Clear Sky Hammer in strength.

In other words, compared to Tang Xiao, Sword Douluo surpassed him in martial soul strength, Spiritual Power, mastery of Soul Power, reserves of Soul Power, and endurance. So what if he suppressed himself to the same level? How could Sword Douluo possibly lose?

How could Ning Fengzhi fail to think of what the other soul masters had thought of?

Although Sword Douluo, as a consecrated elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, held an esteemed position, the Sect Master was still the most honored person in any sect. He turned to look at Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly in agreement. He too could not imagine how Sword Douluo could lose.

In terms of strength, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had the Sword Bone Dual Douluo as its two pillars. Among the younger generation, they had a peerless genius like Bibi Dong. Before the Sword Bone Douluo reached the end of their lifespans, Bibi Dong would certainly break through to become a Titled Douluo and continue protecting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for another hundred years. If the backlash of Twin Martial Souls could be resolved, she would be the continent's greatest genius.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi's heart burned with excitement. The world's number one sect, the world's number one weapon martial soul, and the continent's number one genius—if all three belonged to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, then under his leadership, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would reach an unimaginable peak beyond that of any previous Sect Master!

The confusion in Qian Xunji's eyes cleared. Several of his doubts had been resolved.

Tang Xiao had fought Sword Douluo and lost by one move. At the Seven Great Sects Re-selection Conference, Tang Hao had turned the tide and defeated Sword Douluo, preserving the Clear Sky Sect's position as the world's number one sect.

Before convening the Seven Great Sects Re-selection Conference, he had wondered how the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with its two Titled Douluo, had failed to obtain the position of the world's number one sect when the Clear Sky Sect only had one. Sword Douluo was so much older than Tang Xiao and Tang Hao that he could kill either of them in an instant. How had they even ended up competing?

Two yellow, two purple, and four black soul rings rose beneath Tang Xiao's feet. Black light surged as the Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his grasp, though its hammerhead was a size smaller than Tang Zhen's.

Whispers rose throughout the venue. Tang Xiao was only in his early forties, yet he had already reached the rank of Soul Douluo. His talent was truly terrifying. He should be able to break through to Titled Douluo in his fifties.

The Clear Sky Sect had the Haotian Twin Stars, and Tang Hao was even more talented than Tang Xiao. Tang Xiao was already so gifted—just how monstrous would Tang Hao be? After Tang Chen's departure, the Clear Sky Sect was about to soar once more!

Tang Xiao was only a year younger than Qian Xunji. Although they were of different generations—Qian Xunji was actually from Tang Zhen's generation—there was nothing to be done about it. The Qian Family simply had children too late, while the Clear Sky Sect's members generally married and had children in their twenties.

Qian Xunji stared intently at the arena. The decision to hold the Seven Great Sects Re-selection Conference was absolutely correct. To make the Seven Kill Sword claim the title of the world's number one weapon martial soul, Sword Douluo will surely have to use everything he has. No matter how he tries to hide the Seven Kill Swordplay, he won't be able to keep it concealed any longer.

Two yellow, two purple, and five black soul rings rose beneath Sword Douluo's feet. However, since he had suppressed his cultivation and was using the strength of a Soul Douluo just like Tang Xiao, his ninth soul ring had been summoned but was exceptionally dim.

"Haotian Nine Wonders, Nine into One!"

Tang Xiao unleashed the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate art. At the same time, the soul rings beneath his feet lit up one after another, as enhancement-type soul skills empowered the Clear Sky Hammer.

"Seven Kill Swordplay!"

Sword Douluo likewise unleashed the Seven Kill Swordplay. This time, he held nothing back, and the soul rings beneath his feet lit up one after another.