Capturing Tang Hao

The Image Domain was a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring obtained by Qian Xunqian after completing her second Angel Trial and slaying one thousand evil spirit masters. Once activated, the domain would simulate the enemies within it, creating an image with eighty percent of the original's strength. For dark-type spirit masters and evil spirit masters, it would replicate their light-attribute forms, which dealt twenty percent increased damage to their original bodies.

The prerequisite for creating an image was that Qian Xunqian's mental power had to exceed that of the target.

Soon, an image of Tang Hao appeared within the domain, clutching his Clear Sky Hammer.

Oh, so this is the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes? This Ring Detonation is indeed a formidable technique. After completing the replication, Qian Xunqian had a thorough grasp of all of Tang Hao's spirit skills and ultimate moves.

As a power-attack spirit master with simple brains and well-developed limbs, Tang Hao feared mental-type spirit masters the most. Under the enhancement of the Sacred Domain, his movements grew increasingly sluggish, and the look he cast toward Qian Xunqian became more infatuated and worshipful, to the point where he was nearly ready to kneel.

Tang Hao shook his head violently and slapped himself across the face.

"Tang Hao! A Yin is still in her hands! You must stay clear-headed!"

With that, he swung his massive hammer and engaged his own image in a chaotic brawl.

However, Tang Hao's mental power was still too weak. Within two minutes, he began to lose his focus again. To keep himself in a state of alertness, he pulled out a small knife and stabbed it fiercely into his own thigh.

The intense pain allowed Tang Hao to regain his senses. He knew clearly that only by defeating Qian Xunqian could these images and the domain be dispelled.

Yet, although the image's strength was inferior to Tang Hao's, it was more than enough to hold him at bay.

The Angel Eye behind Qian Xunqian continuously showered him with flames, fired lasers, and provided healing to the image, determined to grind Tang Hao down to death.

Tang Hao was at his wit's end; if this dragged on any longer, he would surely die!

Just as he prepared to unleash his ultimate move and detonate his spirit rings, the image detonated its rings first. Tang Hao felt like crying but had no tears—no way, is it really this realistic?

At the same time, the eight Title Douluo hiding in the surroundings ceased their concealment.

Golden Crocodile Douluo, Guangling, Xiongshi, Qianjun Douluo, Jiangmo Douluo, Ice Phoenix Douluo, Death God Douluo Bibi Dong, and Qingluan Douluo all simultaneously unleashed their Avatar of the Spirit, preparing to take Tang Hao down.

To prevent Tang Hao from escaping, Qian Xunqian had even summoned Qingluan Douluo, the agility-attack Title Douluo from the Far North, back to her side.

After consuming the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, Qingluan Douluo was now a level 97 Super Douluo. When it came to speed, if he claimed second place on Douluo Continent, no one dared to claim first.

Tang Hao was terrified and had no heart left for battle. In a moment of carelessness, he was struck in the chest by a hammer from the ring-detonating image.

"Pfft!" A mouthful of thick blood sprayed out. Tang Hao closed his eyes and collapsed backward.

"Uncle Sky Crocodile, go up and check if he's faking his death! Don't deactivate your Avatar of the Spirit."

Qian Xunqian was extremely cautious; she wouldn't have brought eight Title Douluo to capture Tang Hao otherwise.

Sky Crocodile walked forward gingerly. Having spent many years with his little niece, he had become much more prudent and steady. He kicked Tang Hao in the waist to test him, then checked his breathing and took his pulse. Only after confirming he was truly unconscious did he return to report.

"Good! Cripple his spirit first, then tie him up! Bring him back to Spirit Hall. Then, send people to invite representatives from all the sects and the two great empires to Spirit Hall to mourn the deceased Pope and witness Tang Hao's execution!"

"Understood!"

As Tang Hao was dragged back to Spirit Hall, the news of his capture and impending execution spread across Douluo Continent.

Tang Hao, once hailed as the greatest genius of Douluo Continent and one of the Clear Sky Twins, had been taken down by Spirit Hall after only six years.

Tang Great God King: Why didn't you come to Spirit Hall sooner? You let me endure four years of domestic violence! Do you have any idea how much damage a fist the size of a sand pot can do to a four-year-old child? You of Spirit Hall have brought this destruction upon yourselves!

Major sects and factions, large and small, were all invited to observe the execution. As these representatives entered Spirit City, they were immediately stunned.

Some of them had never been to Spirit City before. Looking at the high-tech aesthetic of the city and comparing it to their own feudal castles, they were shocked, though they still muttered, "Soul Guidance Cars are merely clever but useless gadgets. They are inferior to our noble carriages, which are the true symbols of the path of ritual and music!"

In particular, Yu Luomian, the representative of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, had come primarily to leverage power. Although his branch of the family had risen due to the clan leader Yu Yuanzhen's own self-destructive behavior, Yu Yuanzhen was still a level 94 Title Douluo, far beyond what an level 89 Spirit Douluo like him could compare to.

To advance further within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and completely sideline Yu Yuanzhen, internal strength was not enough; he needed to introduce external variables, and Spirit Hall was an excellent choice!

However, even after seeing the skyscrapers, the intricate traffic networks, and the advanced cars of Spirit City, Yu Luomian finally realized the true might of Spirit Hall.

The representative of the Heaven Dou Empire, the current Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, was also deeply shaken. Because the original timeline had been altered by Qian Xunqian, Qian Renxue was now diligently cultivating by her side as the Pope, and Xue Qinghe had naturally escaped his fate.

Xue Qinghe had not failed to inquire about the recent state of Spirit Hall, but no amount of reports from his subordinates could compare to the shock of experiencing it firsthand.

In contrast, the Nether Duke of the Star Luo Empire appeared arrogant and haughty. Like many old-fashioned feudalists, he believed these were merely clever tricks. With just these things, they dare to collide with our Star Luo Empire's powerful cavalry?

"Master! This old servant never thought I would see you one last time in this lifetime!" Titan wept bitterly.

Tang Hao, bound tightly, looked around and finally lowered his head, sighing, "Sigh... don't worry. My son, Tang San, has twin spirits and an immeasurable future. He will surely be able to avenge us!"

To show respect and to intimidate the other factions, Qian Xunqian specifically replaced the execution firearms with a Level 8 Soul Guidance Cannon.

With a single blast, Tang Hao and Titan were instantly reduced to dust, leaving nothing behind.

Seeing the Level 8 Soul Guidance Cannon, the Nether Duke finally could not sit still. Although Tang Hao and Titan had been crippled, their physiques as a Title Douluo and a Spirit Douluo remained. What kind of weapon could possibly blast these two into nothingness?

The range of the explosion was immense, and all the factions present were shocked. Some smaller factions and sects began to stir, preparing to make contact with Spirit Hall after the execution.

Yu Luomian was even more alarmed. Spirit Hall was so powerful that if he borrowed their influence, he might accidentally invite a wolf into the house. Wouldn't the future of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan belong to Spirit Hall?

Although he wanted to topple Yu Yuanzhen, as a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he possessed the clan's pride and naturally did not want to become a puppet of Spirit Hall.

However, Spirit Hall had now grown to an unimaginable degree. Even if he was reluctant, he had to consult with his foolish older brother. Only if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan stood united would they have a chance to resist Spirit Hall!