The Taste of Humans

The golden sea of suffering almost completely enveloped the entire ' Spirit City '. For the people in the Pope's Palace in the very center of the city, it was no exaggeration to say that it blotted out the sky.

The golden dragon, which had transformed into a pillar of heaven and bore the weight of the boundless sea of suffering, pressed down upon the sky, truly resembling a scene of the sky collapsing!

To make matters worse, the ground collapse caused by the crimson pillar bursting from the ground was equally devastating, directly shattering half of the high platform.

Surrounded by heaven and earth, Chen Jianjun, who resided within, had a solemn expression but showed no sign of panic. He slowly raised the "Seven Kill Sword" in his hand, and the enormous blue humanoid phantom behind him made the same movement.

The nine Soul Ring beneath his feet shone brightly, and the flowing light, starting from the first Yellow Soul Ring, flowed into the Ninth Soul Ring like rivers converging.

Ring Fusion Secret Technique, Super Ninth Soul Skill: God-Demon Dual Slash!

The red and blue divine swords reappeared, facing off against the gold and red giant pillars, one above the other.

While others stared wide-eyed at the impending clash of heaven and earth, those with discerning eyes, such as Qian Xunji, Tang Sheng, Yu Yuanzhen, Dai Tianqi Ning Fengzhi, focused their attention on the nine glowing Soul Ring beneath Chen Xin.

"What kind of secret technique is this? It can actually stack the power of Soul Ring?!" *N

Before these people could even form a second thought, another strange phenomenon occurred on Chen Jianjun's side.

With his right hand gripping the "Seven Kill Sword" pointing to the sky, and his left index and middle fingers touching his brow, a small seven-colored sword flew out from between Chen Jianjun's brows, transforming into two streams of light that emitted different colors, one above the other and disappearing into the red and blue divine and demonic twin swords.

The light sword, which was only the size of a normal person's little finger, swelled up again as if it had been injected with hormones after being absorbed into the God and Demon Twin Swords.

Only then did Chen Jianjun's voice resonate between heaven and earth.

"Form and Spirit Like a Sword—! Seven Kill —!!!"

"Boom—!!!"

The terrifying sound of the impact was like the rumble of thunder, yet it could not drown out Chen Jianjun's chanting, which sounded like the clash of metal.

Compared to the epic battle between the three Titled Douluo on this side, which resembled a special effects blockbuster, the fight between Chen Xin and the brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao on the other side of the platform seemed rather minor.

Although they had all entered the Martial Soul Avatar state, compared to the three powerful figures who unleashed their full power right from the start, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, who had come on stage with Tang Sheng's instructions, still maintained some restraint in their attacks.

Therefore, facing the two seemingly formidable "Clear Sky Hammer", Chen Xin's "Seven Kill Sword" flew up and down, and he used basic sword moves such as sweeping, pointing, deflecting, slashing, flicking and stabbing with ease and naturalness.

However, this situation did not last long. As the other side of the platform was destroyed into ruins by the Demon Subduing Douluo 'Salvation of All Beings "Ninth Soul Skill: Salvation of All Beings", Tang Hao's "Clear Sky Hammer" became more and more powerful, and the divine light in his tiger eyes became more and more intense.

Clearly, Tang Hao was getting carried away with the fight.

He was originally a power- Extreme School type of fighter, so he couldn't accept the act of holding back his power when attacking. Although he could control this power, it was only to unleash stronger power, not to precisely control the attack and reduce the power released.

In particular, with his elder Tang Xiao assisting him from the side, Tang Hao was able to spare some attention to the "battle of the gods" between Chen Jianjun and the other two on the other side. His heart, which had been suppressed by Tang Sheng and Tang Xiao's repeated instructions before going on stage, began to stir.

One thought arises, and a myriad of thoughts follow.

Tang Hao's Soul Power began to surge unrestrained, and he swung his "Clear Sky Hammer" at Chen Xin with each blow stronger than the last.

"Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique" + "Clear Sky Nine Absolutes"!!!

Chen Xin and Tang Xiao were the first to notice Tang Hao's gradual increase in strength. However, Chen Xin's lips curled up, revealing a hint of pleasure, while Tang Xiao's thick eyebrows furrowed, and a look of worry appeared on his face.

Tang Xiao's concern wasn't directed at Tang Hao, but at Chen Jianjun. He was worried that if Tang Hao lost control and seriously injured Chen Xin, would Chen Jianjun on the other side of the battlefield suddenly launch an attack?

Furthermore, if Chen Jianjun suddenly launches an attack, can the two brothers withstand it? Can their uncle, who is on the sidelines, provide timely support?

No matter how confident Tang Xiao was in his brothers' fighting abilities, he didn't believe that the two brothers could withstand the full-force attack of a Level 97 Super Douluo.

However, in reality, Tang Xiao's worries and plans turned into nothing but empty fantasies under Chen Xin's subsequent outburst.

"My Body Is Like a Sword—!!"

With a loud shout, Chen Xin's body and the "Seven Kill Sword" in his hand simultaneously emitted a dazzling platinum-gold light.

That was an extremely condensed sword aura, clinging to Chen Xin and the "Seven Kill Sword," transforming Chen Xin into a giant humanoid sword at that moment.

"Eighth Soul Skill: Move Mountains and Fill Seas—!"

Twelve illusory images of "Seven Kill Sword" appeared around Chen Xin. Filled with sword energy, they instantly solidified from the illusory and shot towards the brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao at Chen Xin's command.

Tang Hao looked at the twelve "Seven Kill Sword" flying towards him, his eyes burning with fervor, and exclaimed in his heart, "Well done!" His surging Soul Power flowed into his Eighth Soul Ring as if it were free, and he raised his hammer to smash forward.

Eighth Soul Skill: Heaven-Shaking Power!

Tang Xiao, realizing that now was no longer the time to hold back, immediately followed suit and unleashed his full Soul Power. His Eighth Soul Ring shone brightly, and he swung the "Clear Sky Hammer" in a semi-circular arc toward Chen Xin.

Eighth Soul Skill: Ninefold Lightning Flash—!

"Jingle bells—! Crack crack—!!"

The "Seven Kill Sword, collided with the " Clear Sky Hammer," which was imbued with the " Heaven-Shaking Power," resulting in a barrage of impacts and shattering sounds.

Four other "Seven Kill Sword," under Chen Xin's control, met Tang Xiao's "Clear Sky Hammer," which flashed with lightning.

The four swords surrounded and attacked, while the "Clear Sky Hammer" wrapped in lightning charged left and right, each time just a hair's breadth away from breaking through the blockade. But the difference of a hair's breadth was as vast as the distance between heaven and earth.

Just then, a powerful shockwave swept towards Chen Xin and the other two from mid-air, forcing them to divert some of their attention to defend against it.

It was the aftershocks caused by the clash between the golden and red pillars supporting the sky manifested by Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo's two Ninth Soul Skill, "Sea of Bitterness Calamity" and "Salvation of All Beings," and the blue and red twin God-Demon Dual Slash manifested by Chen Jianjun's "Ninth Soul Skill: Divine and Demonic Slash."

To outsiders, all six fighters on both sides had used every trick in the book and unleashed their full strength.

In the minds of the Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo brothers, as well as the Tang Xiao and Tang Hao brothers, Chen Jianjun / Chen Xin on the other side must have unleashed all their power to withstand the combined efforts of the two brothers.

Tang Hao, in particular, believed that aside from not using the ultimate technique of the Great Sumeru Hammer, Ring Detonation, he had absolutely exerted 120% of his strength.

Such strength is only possible because Chen Xin himself is one of the best among Soul Master of the same level. Otherwise, a more mediocre level Level 91 Titled Douluo would probably have been crushed by him and his elder Tang Xiao working together.

However, only Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin themselves knew that they actually still had energy to spare!

This was a situation that surprised both the father and son.

"It seems the power unleashed by the two brothers on the other side is just so-so?" *2

For some reason, the same thought simultaneously arose in the minds of both Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin.

Chen Jianjun's feelings weren't too profound yet. He only felt that the power coming from the golden and red pillars supporting the sky above his head and feet was far inferior to the "Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade" he had used a few days ago.

On the other hand, Chen Xin, facing the combined attack of the Tang brothers, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, not only continued to wield his sword with one hand, but also had the energy to spare for some distraction and thought.

"This speed is too slow!"

"The ' Clear Sky Hammer,' renowned for its power, is that all?"

"Is this the ' Clear Sky Nine Absolutes '? Why is it so rudimentary? Is the energy transfer so abrupt?"

"Finally using Soul Skill... wait, why is this Soul Skill so dull? The power is the same both times? The attack pattern has changed, but it's just the same old thing, no difference at all—"

While Chen Xin was dealing with the combined attack of Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, and comparing the two brothers' offensive with Erlang's, Chen Jianjun and the other two, who were colliding in mid-air, did not intend to continue fighting. Instead, they tacitly and slowly restrained their surging momentum.

The main reason was that the two brothers, Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo, received a very secretive telepathic message after unleashing their strongest attacks.

The sender of the message told the two brothers that he noticed Chen Jianjun seemed quite at ease during their confrontation...

Therefore, following the instructions transmitted through the voice, the two brothers heeded the advice and suppressed their desire to continue fighting.

Soon, the strange phenomena caused by the Soul Skill and Soul Power dissipated, and the three figures reappeared on the ruined platform.

Chen Jianjun, holding the "Seven Kill Sword" upside down on his back, was calm and composed, with his palms clasped together. Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo, who were holding the "Coiling Dragon Staff" horizontally with their wrists, were slightly panting.

On the surface, the brief battle between the three was a draw, but each of them showed their brilliance and strength.

No one would question Chen Jianjun's strength. The combined might of that heaven and earth was such that even Yu Yuanzhen at Level 95, Tang Sheng at Level 94, or Dai Tianqi and Zhu Ziling, who could unleash the "Martial Soul Fusion Skill - Hell White Tiger," would know they couldn't withstand it as unscathed as Chen Jianjun. In their place, they would at least suffer a serious injury.

Judging from Chen Jianjun's post-battle demeanor and his strength Level 97 Super Douluo, everyone knew that Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo had only tested a portion of his power. Apart from Chen Jianjun himself, no one knew exactly how much of his strength he had used or how much he had hidden.

Similarly, no one would consider Thousand Ton Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo weak. The ultimate moves they unleashed at the end were top-notch in terms of special effects; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the budget was burning through. These two are among the strongest in their level in a one-on-one fight, and even Yu Yuanzhen, at Level 95, wouldn't dare say he could win if they joined forces.

At the edge of the platform, Ling Yi, who had not been affected by the incident from beginning to end, glanced at the condition of Chen Jianjun and the other two. Seeing that apart from some loss of Soul Power and physical strength, they were not injured in the slightest, he did not rush to treat them.

It's not a business to try and force someone. Besides, Master Ling still needs to maintain some prestige.

The most exciting battle has come to an end, leaving only Chen Xin and the Tang brothers, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, still sparring.

Noticing the end of the battle on the other side, Tang Xiao wanted to stop the 'sparring', but unfortunately, his younger brother Tang Hao was already fighting with his blood boiling. The Deathgod Domain on the "Clear Sky Hammer" was fully activated, and under the influence of killing intent, his eyes were stained with a bit of blood.

To prevent Tang Hao from getting carried away and being seriously injured, or even killed, by Chen Xin if he loses control, Tang Xiao could only stay firmly by Tang Hao's side and continue to attack Chen Xin, thus diverting some of his attention.

If this were within the Clear Sky Sect, sparring with members of the Tang Family, or with Tai Tan, Yang Wudi, Tang Xiao wouldn't have acted this way out of trust. But with Chen Xin, he still couldn't give him complete trust.

However, even with the addition of Tang Xiao, an 88th-level Soul Douluo, Tang Hao could not change his fate of defeat.

Chen Xin gradually loosened his grip, he became unexpectedly strong!

As the killing intent entered his mind, Tang Hao's mind slowly went blank, leaving only the desire for victory.

At a certain moment, a red light flashed in Tang Hao's eyes. Taking advantage of the brief moment when Tang Xiao stepped forward to restrain Chen Xin, he suddenly shook the "Clear Sky Hammer" in his hand, and his whole body taut like a bowstring ready to be released with the force of the tremor.

The next second, the eighth dark Soul Ring on the outermost edge of Tang Hao's body flickered on and off, then suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light that was enough to blind anyone.

[Clear Sky Sect] Secret Technique: The Great Sumeru Hammer's Ultimate Skill - Ring Detonation!!!

"Click~"

As Tang Hao unleashed his desperate move, Tang Sheng finally couldn't hold back and quietly crushed the armrest of the gilded chair, which was as hard as iron.

Ten thousand miles away, in the northern border of Heaven Dou, in the ruins of a desolate town.

Two figures, dressed in straw raincoats and wearing bamboo hats, walked among large swathes of gravel and fallen trees.

When they arrived at the Weiyi building in the ruins that could barely be considered intact, the two stopped. Their slightly reddened eyes rose from under their straw hats and looked at the two-story building in front of them.

Are you sure this is the place?

Looking at the familiar two-story building, one of them asked in a cold voice.

"If I'm not mistaken, this used to be a branch of the Spirit Hall, right?"

Even when questioned, his voice remained flat, like a stagnant pool.

Ignoring his question, the other man in the straw raincoat coughed twice, then said in a weak voice, "The most dangerous place is the safest place. You don't need me to teach you that, do you?"

"The small town where I once asked you to meet is now most likely under the surveillance of the Spirit Hall's Law Enforcement Team. This place was once covered by the divine might of the Divine City. If that person is of sound mind, they shouldn't have missed it..."

He paused, catching his breath with some difficulty, before continuing in a slightly anxious tone, "I've fulfilled your request. When are you going to bring me blood food?!"

"Don't try to fool me with cats, dogs, or even mice and rabbits!"

"I need people! I need Soul Master—!"

Faced with the man's increasingly hysterical voice, the first person to speak, dressed in a straw raincoat, slowly turned around. Beneath his bamboo hat, a pair of slightly red eyes scrutinized the other person with a strange gaze, and he asked in a soft, almost delirious voice:

"Could you tell me what a person smells like?"