Feign Weakness to Capture the Turtle in the Jar

The next day.

The sun had just risen.

Jin Feng and his group set off again under the respectful gazes of the innkeeper and attendants, continuing toward the Star Dou Forest.

Before long.

The group of five reached their destination.

After traveling through the Star Dou Forest for two and a half hours, they passed through a secluded area when a tall figure shrouded in a black cloak suddenly blocked their path.

At this sight.

No one's expression changed in the slightest.

It was as though they had expected this all along; none of them panicked.

Niu Gao, Niu Ben, and Fourth Elder merely stood protectively around Jin Feng and Gu Yuena.

Seeing this.

Beneath the cloak, Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao's dim eyes flashed with surprise.

Just then.

Jin Feng, surrounded by the others, suddenly spoke. "You followed us for so long, but in the end, you still couldn't resist making a move."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this.

Tang Hao frowned slightly.

He subconsciously asked, "What do you mean? You discovered I was following you long ago?"

"Of course."

Jin Feng nodded noncommittally.

With a calm expression, he said, "Last night, when I was teaching those suicidal fools a lesson, I sensed a mysterious gaze watching from the shadows."

"This morning, that feeling of being watched didn't disappear either. It followed us all the way into the forest..."

"Considering what that Soul Sage said about his students having extraordinary family backgrounds, I suppose you're the parent of one of the fools I beat up?"

"As expected of the number one genius who has become famous across the continent in recent years!" Tang Hao could not help but praise him. "You actually detected a Titled Douluo watching you from the shadows when you had only just broken through to level forty!"

"That's right!"

"One of the people you beat last night was my son."

"You bullied the young with the old and injured my son so badly. As his elder, naturally I have to seek justice for him."

Hearing this.

Ever since yesterday.

Niu Gao had deliberately used the Beast God Concealment secret art to disguise his cultivation as that of a level eighty-five Soul Douluo. He could not help but snort coldly. "A dignified Titled Douluo has such a petty mind, interfering in a dispute among juniors. If word gets out, you'll become a laughingstock."

"Hmph!"

Tang Hao remained unmoved by Niu Gao's mockery.

He said coldly, "Your family's 'Blade Demon' defeated hundreds of Soul Ancestors in the Great Soul Arena when he only had three Soul Rings... Yet with such strength, he dealt vicious blows yesterday to a Soul Elder and several Soul Grandmasters. Isn't that bullying the weak?"

"Since he can bully the weak, then naturally I can seek justice for my son."

"You really are shameless!"

Niu Ben's face immediately filled with anger. "Why don't you mention that they provoked us first?"

"Besides, the strongest among them seemed to be a level thirty-seven Soul Elder, only three levels below our boy... They agreed to fight seven against one, yet somehow it became us bullying the weak when you tell it..."

"Enough nonsense!"

Tang Hao, having no grounds to argue, did not wish to respond.

He said coldly, "I'm only here today to vent my son's anger. I won't take his life. Your junior put my son in bed for half a month, so it is only fair that I put your junior in bed for a month."

"One level eighty-five Soul Douluo and two level eighty Quasi-Soul Douluos. If you know what's good for you, don't interfere. Otherwise... I'll beat all of you up together!"

"Arrogant!"

Niu Gao snorted disdainfully. "So what if you're a Titled Douluo? It's not as though this old man has never fought one before. Let me test your strength first."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Niu Gao, whose appearance had been disguised.

Immediately completed Martial Soul Possession with the Golden Horned Scaled Rhino martial soul. Two yellow, two purple, and four black Soul Rings appeared as he shot forward, taking the initiative to attack Tang Hao.

"A Rhino Martial Spirit."

"Golden horns... scaled armor... sharp claws..."

Looking at Niu Gao after his Martial Soul Possession.

A strange glint flashed through Tang Hao's eyes as he subconsciously said, "I never expected that, apart from the Defense Clan, there would be another level eighty-five Soul Douluo with a Rhino Martial Spirit on the continent!"

"Your aura is impressive, but anyone below Titled Douluo is merely an ant. You people alone cannot stop me!"

With that said.

Tang Hao did not summon the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul. Instead, he directly swung a fist at Niu Gao.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In an instant.

The sounds of fierce bodily collisions rang through the heavens and earth.

Tang Hao had originally thought that, with his strength as a level ninety-five Titled Douluo, he could easily deal with a level eighty-five Soul Douluo even without summoning his martial soul.

However.

He never could have imagined.

That the Niu Gao he had encountered was pretending to be weak.

More than a month ago, Niu Gao had already been able to defeat the level ninety-one Titled Douluo Dugu Bo with his level eighty-nine Soul Power and mutated martial soul.

Not to mention that he had now broken through level ninety.

And had consumed the immortal medicinal herb, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, to forge an Indestructible Diamond Body.

In a pure physical clash.

Even though Tang Hao had achieved a hundred victories in Slaughter City and passed through Hell Road to obtain Divine Slaughter's Domain, giving him extraordinarily rich combat experience, he still could not do anything to Niu Gao for the moment.

The battle unexpectedly fell into a stalemate.

Seeing this.

Gu Yuena, standing beside Jin Feng, asked in confusion, "Brother Feng, why isn't this mysterious Titled Douluo summoning his martial soul?"

Hearing that.

Knowing exactly who the man was, Jin Feng smiled lightly. "Most likely, he doesn't dare to..."

In Jin Feng's view.

The reason Tang Hao did not dare summon the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul and Soul Rings before them.

Was probably because he feared that, once his identity as the Clear Sky Douluo was recognized, his son Tang San's origins... and even the secret of his Twin Martial Souls would be exposed.

After all.

Among the Shrek Seven Devils.

Only Tang San bore the surname Tang. Once his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul appeared, Tang San's identity would no longer be a secret, which would be extremely disadvantageous to Tang San's future development.

"Doesn't dare?"

Just as Gu Yuena was filled with confusion.

Jin Feng seemed to sense something. The corners of his lips rose slightly as he said, "Uncle, Fourth Elder, go accompany this Titled Douluo and have some fun as well."

Hearing Jin Feng's voice.

Niu Ben and Fourth Elder did not hesitate in the slightest.

They likewise completed Martial Soul Possession with the Golden Horned Scaled Rhino martial soul. Seven Soul Rings appeared as they charged fiercely toward Tang Hao.

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Facing the two level eighty, seven-ring Soul Douluos rushing at him, Tang Hao's brows immediately furrowed tightly.

After all, he still had internal injuries. Dealing with Niu Gao, whose physical combat strength was formidable, was already rather difficult. Adding two more would make it impossible for him to cope without summoning his martial soul.

Suddenly.

Tang Hao noticed Jin Feng and Gu Yuena in the distance, standing without anyone protecting them, and a sharp gleam flashed through his eyes.

After Niu Ben and Fourth Elder rushed before him.

He suddenly unleashed Divine Slaughter's Domain. A shocking wave of blood-red energy erupted from around him, instantly knocking Niu Gao, Niu Ben, and Fourth Elder away.

Immediately afterward.

His figure flashed.

As he rapidly approached Jin Feng and Gu Yuena, he snorted coldly. "Boy, your elders' martial souls and combat strength have indeed exceeded my expectations, but it seems you've forgotten to leave anyone at your side to protect you!"

Hearing this.

Facing Tang Hao's charge.

Jin Feng shook his head slightly. "Do you think I would make such a low-level mistake?"

"Since I knew from the start that someone was following us in the shadows with ill intent, how could I possibly have made no preparations... Do you know what it means to feign weakness before capturing the turtle in the jar?"

Hearing this.

Tang Hao's pupils suddenly contracted.

Then, before he could react.

Dugu Bo, clad in a dark green cloak with two yellow, two purple, and five black Soul Rings appearing beneath his feet, suddenly rushed out from behind Jin Feng. He struck with his palm, directly sending the unprepared Tang Hao several meters back.

Immediately afterward.

Niu Gao, Niu Ben, and Fourth Elder, who were not far away, immediately rushed forward and joined Dugu Bo in surrounding Tang Hao.