Zhao Tianhe had noticed the changes in Tie Li's martial soul back at the City Lord's Mansion and had already guessed that he had found some opportunity in the Lightning Pool.
As his instructor, Zhao Tianhe had spent a period of time specifically researching the Purple Thunder Hammer martial soul.
He was certain that Tie Li's martial soul had not possessed the Wind Thunder Sect's inheritance mark from the beginning. He had also investigated Tie Li's background; it was impossible for him to be an inheriting disciple of the Wind Thunder Sect.
From the moment they awakened their martial souls, inheriting disciples of the Wind Thunder Sect would receive an inheritance mark. If his martial soul had borne such a mark, it would have been discovered when he first entered the academy.
As for why Tie Li possessed the Wind Thunder Sect's inheritance mark, that could only be discussed later. The most pressing problem was Boliya, this Soul Saint.
Seeing that Zhao Tianhe remained unmoved, Boliya immediately flew into a rage.
"Hmph, I'll deal with Zhao Tianhe. You lot cripple him and bring him back to Spirit Hall."
"Yes."
The seven attacked together, and the oncoming pressure made Zhao Tianhe and Tie Li's expressions change.
Zhao Tianhe entered Martial Soul Possession, and the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring on his body lit up. This was his strongest offensive method.
"Run!"
Tie Li knew he had no other choice. He burst forth at his fastest speed and fled.
Zhao Tianhe's instantaneous outburst could only hold them back for a brief moment. Soon, three Soul Emperors crossed past Zhao Tianhe's obstruction.
Boliya seized the chance and struck Zhao Tianhe with a palm wreathed in black flames.
As Tie Li fled, he could feel three intense Soul Power fluctuations behind him drawing closer