The Clear Sky Nine Ultimates' Defense Ultimate; Tang Hao Gets a Great Restoration Pill as His B- Rating Reward, and the Spirit Hall Panics

In the end, he could only manage a bitter smile and let it go.

Tang Hao had always been fiercely proud.

Even when he stood alone against the Spirit Hall, he had never once furrowed his brow.

Yet today, he had fallen into such a sorry state.

Tang Hao drew a deep breath and said with difficulty:

"I'm Tang Hao. I... I greet you, Senior!"

"I'm... gravely wounded right now. I can't... I can't pay my respects!"

"I hope... I hope you'll forgive me, Senior!"

As Tang Hao uttered the final word,

his expression changed abruptly as unbearable pain surged through him.

He spat out several more mouthfuls of blood.

He knew that he would certainly die before long.

In this world, only the person before him could save him.

Lin Feng furrowed his brow slightly.

Looking at Tang Hao, he shook his head and said, "It's fine."

"Take out the Lucky Star Feather you obtained and channel your Soul Power into it."

"I'll open the Star Official Challenge for you."

Tang Hao's face brightened.

It was as if a drowning man had grabbed a lifeline.

He clenched his teeth, drawing strength from who knew where.

With great effort, he sat up and crossed his legs.

Looking at the person seated on the cushion before him, he said gratefully:

"Thank you... Senior!"

But just as he took out the Lucky Star Feather

and prepared to pour in what little Soul Power he had left,

Hu Liena, Yue Guan, Gui Mei, Holy Dragon, and the others landed beside the arena.

Yue Guan called out urgently:

"Senior, you mustn't open the Star Official Challenge for Tang Hao!"

"He's the number-one enemy of our Spirit Hall!"

"If we just let him keep wasting away like this, he'll die for sure!"

"If Tang Hao gets to open the Star Official Challenge and ultimately claims a reward,"

"it'll be a tremendous disaster for our Spirit Hall!"

The moment those words were spoken, tens of thousands of people drew in a sharp breath.

Their eyes fixed intently on the Silver-Haired Man seated on the cushion.

Faced with the Spirit Hall's demands,

would he still open the Star Official Challenge for Tang Hao?

Hu Liena bit her lip, overwhelmed with emotion.

She kept shaking her head toward the arena.

She hoped that man would understand what she was trying to say.

Don't open the Star Official Challenge for Tang Hao.

But all that came in response was a cold, indifferent gaze.

Tang Hao's face filled with boundless fury.

The hope that had only just begun to burn within him wavered.

His eyes brimmed with anticipation and longing.

He hadn't yet avenged his wife, Ah Yin.

He couldn't die yet.

On the cushion at the center of the arena,

Lin Feng's handsome face

was, in that instant, stamped with scorn and coldness.

He looked down at Yue Guan and Gui Mei,

as well as Holy Dragon, Qian Jun, and the other Titled Douluo experts of the Spirit Hall.

He sneered:

"What do I care whether the Spirit Hall lives or dies?"

"I, Lin Feng!"

"As the Destiny Star Official!"

"Only open Star Official Challenges for those who obtain a Lucky Star Feather each day!"

"I judge the matter, not the person!"

"No matter who they are, or what status they hold!"

"Nor whether they're a Soul Beast!"

"If they're a living being chosen by the Lucky Star Feather!"

"I'll open the Star Official Challenge for them!"

After Lin Feng delivered his impassioned declaration,

he looked at Tang Hao, whose face had brightened again,

and said coldly:

"Tang Hao, what are you waiting for?"

"Channel your Soul Power into the Lucky Star Feather!"

"I'll open the Star Official Challenge for you!"

Tang Hao was filled with gratitude.

At that moment, he felt a deep reverence for the silver-haired young man before him.

He said excitedly:

"As you command, Senior!"

Tang Hao immediately channeled Soul Power into the Lucky Star Feather in his hand.

The Star Feather shone with sacred golden light and flew into the air.

The two characters "Defense" appeared upon it.

Lin Feng nodded and said:

"Tang Hao, you've opened the 'Defense' challenge."

"In one minute, the Star Feather will unleash Thunder upon you."

"During that time, the more Thunder your defense withstands, the more generous your reward will be."

"Get ready."

The tens of thousands of people present were stunned.

They hadn't expected the Star Official to ignore the Spirit Hall's demands

and boldly declare, "What do I care whether the Spirit Hall lives or dies?"

The Destiny Star Official opened Star Official Challenges only for those chosen by fate.

He wouldn't favor anyone or any faction.

This was a blessing for everyone on the Douluo Continent.

Whether it was a lofty Titled Douluo

or an ordinary person incapable of cultivation,

anyone might be chosen by the Lucky Star Feather.

They could take on the Star Official Challenge and obtain a fortuitous reward.

Without realizing it, Lin Feng's image in the hearts of tens of thousands had grown towering and majestic, almost sacred.

Seeing the Saintess's eyes turn red and her spirits sink,

Yue Guan could only say:

"The Star Official's dignity must not be insulted. We can't offend him!"

"Otherwise, none of our Spirit Hall people will be able to take on the Star Official Challenge in the future!"

"At this point, all we can do is pray that Tang Hao's injuries keep him from earning a high rating!"

"Or that, like Yu Xiaogang yesterday, he can't even reach the lowest C- rating!"

All the Titled Douluo exchanged glances.

Though they belonged to the Pope Palace and the Worship Hall,

they had independently reached the same conclusion.

On the arena, Tang Hao sat cross-legged.

Blood in his mouth, he roared furiously:

"I, Tang Hao, have only... this one chance to turn things around!"

"So then... bring it on!"

"Ring Detonation!"

PS: Second update (2/4).

A note: I've revised the reward Liu Erlong received earlier. She no longer gets the Great Restoration Pill; the Clear Sky Martial Soul Pill has been changed to the Mutated Clear Sky Martial Soul Pill.

Chapter 33: The Clear Sky Nine Ultimates' Defense Ultimate; Tang Hao Gets a Great Restoration Pill as His B- Rating Reward, and the Spirit Hall Panics

On the arena, the gravely wounded Tang Hao sat where he was.

Suddenly, all around him,

nine Soul Rings rose into view: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, and red.

As the ninth, red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring lit up,

an utterly terrifying Soul Ring aura swept outward.

It pressed down upon the tens of thousands of Soul Masters present.

Even Yue Guan, Gui Mei, Holy Dragon, and the other Titled Douluo elders

couldn't escape its suppression.

That was an effect unique to Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings.

It was just that, although Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings were powerful,