A Bet with Tang Hao

The figure ahead was tall and powerfully built, with a handsome, resolute face and deep, sharp black eyes. He wore the signature attire of the Clear Sky Sect, and an imposing, domineering aura radiated from him.

He was Tang Chen, the sect master of the Clear Sky Sect.

Su Mu was somewhat surprised. As the first-generation Tang Hao, Tang Chen had actually come here. Looking to either side, Su Mu saw quite a few Clear Sky Sect disciples, as well as Tang Hao and Tang Xiao themselves.

Tang Hao was currently at the age of youthful vigor. Even when facing people from Spirit Hall—even the Pope—he still carried that arrogant air.

Deep down, he had always believed that Spirit Hall was inferior to the Clear Sky Sect.

Compared to Tang Hao's arrogance, Tang Xiao appeared far more steady and composed.

Unfortunately, this older brother's talent was not as high as Tang Hao's.

Su Mu noticed that, aside from Tang Chen and the Tang Hao-Tang Xiao brothers, there were exactly seven people.

From the looks of it, they had come here to train.

The Clear Sky Sect had already formed a team and intended to participate in the first Soul Master Tournament.

"So you were here, Senior Tang Chen."

Qian Xunji cupped his fists and greeted him.

He was extremely displeased inside. What are you putting on airs for? If I had brought more people, would I need to fear you?

Tang Chen smiled faintly. Seeing Qian Xunji's calm demeanor, he naturally knew that Qian Xunji was unhappy inside—but so what?

What could a mere Soul Douluo do to him?

Could he really turn the heavens upside down?

"Qian Xunji, you brought two disciples here. It seems you've gained quite a lot?" Tang Chen had seen Qian Xunji's smile when he came out.

Even if he was not overjoyed, he had certainly been beaming.

"Of course our gains were plentiful. Could my, Qian Xunji's, disciples possibly be lacking?"

Qian Xunji had just been about to make his two disciples release their soul rings to show off and suppress Tang Chen's arrogance when Tang Chen waved a hand and cut him off.

"Then congratulations. But compared to Hao'er and Xiao'er of my sect, they still fall a little short."

Tang Chen continued comparing them one by one.

Qian Xunji's face darkened. "Senior Tang Chen, how can you be so certain? Besides, my disciples are far more talented than your Tang Hao and Tang Xiao."

Tang Chen smiled lightly. "Qian Xunji, have you become confused? Hao'er and Xiao'er inherited the Clear Sky Hammer. Besides, among your two disciples, Bibi Dong is indeed highly talented, but your other disciple, Su Mu, possesses the Wish Angel martial soul. He only has support abilities and no offensive power. How can he compare?"

Tang Hao also took the opportunity to provoke them. "That's right, my grandfather is correct. His Holiness the Pope's disciples may be strong, but only one of them is strong. The other is ultimately just support."

Qian Xunji's face was covered in dark lines. Tang Chen truly was not giving him any face at all.

Bibi Dong, standing beside Qian Xunji, snorted coldly. "What stray cats and dogs dare compare themselves to my senior brother? Do you even know how strong my senior brother is?"

Truly, anyone dared to speak nonsense.

How could my senior brother possibly be compared to stray cats and dogs like you? How utterly ridiculous.

"Bibi Dong, all you can do is talk. If my elder brother and I fought you two, could you withstand us?"

"We possess the world's number one weapon martial soul. You cannot compare!"

Tang Hao's words displayed his confidence and arrogance to the fullest. It was as though the word "arrogant" had been written across his face.

"You!"

Bibi Dong had just been about to curse back when Su Mu placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Senior brother?"

Just as Bibi Dong was about to ask what Su Mu intended to do, Su Mu spoke calmly the next moment.

"Tang Hao, you are only good at talking as well. There may be a gap between us, but that does not mean you will necessarily be laughing in the end."

Seeing how beautiful Su Mu was, Tang Hao did not want to insult him. But since Su Mu had said this, Tang Hao had no choice but to respond.

"Su Mu, a support-system Soul Master is ultimately a support-system Soul Master. Trying to defeat an assault-system Soul Master is as difficult as reaching the heavens."

Su Mu's heart did not stir in the slightest.

Naturally, he paid no heed to Tang Hao's mockery.

If he became angry over something so trivial, then all these years of cultivation would have been for nothing.

Cultivation was not merely about increasing strength; it was also about tempering one's character and willpower.

"This child's temperament is quite good."

Tang Chen realized that Su Mu truly had an excellent temperament.

Being able to ignore Hao'er's mockery was indeed rare. Still, that was the only point worthy of praise; in every other aspect, he could not compare to Hao'er.

When Tang Chen had first seen Su Mu, Su Mu's thousand-year second soul ring had indeed given him a small shock.

He had also personally witnessed the Wish Angel's healing ability. It truly had some merit.

"Tang Hao, no matter what you say, my answer remains the same. We will settle this in the arena."

Su Mu's words made Tang Hao laugh. "Good, good, good! Since we will settle this in the arena, then just wait and see. Facing seven Clear Sky Hammers, let's see how you can win!"

Seeing that it was about enough, Tang Chen spoke up. "Kid Qian, since the juniors have already made their decision, then we will settle this in the arena. Let us see whether your Spirit Hall Academy is stronger, or my Clear Sky Sect is stronger."

Afterward, Tang Chen led the seven of them away.

Qian Xunji did not answer, but he noticed that the remaining five Clear Sky Sect disciples were also concealing themselves, as though afraid he would discover something.

The Clear Sky Sect had truly gone too far, daring to act so arrogantly.

"Teacher, what is there to fear? Senior brother's healing ability is so powerful. Among the Clear Sky Sect's seven Clear Sky Hammers, their Soul Power will eventually run out."

Besides, with her and her senior brother's talent, they might not be unable to reach the Soul King realm.

"That is true. There is still time. We can take it slowly."

Qian Xunji let out a breath of relief.

His disciples were so confident, so what did he still have to worry about?

The three headed toward the carriage, boarded it, and began their return to Spirit Hall.

After a long journey, the three returned to Spirit Hall.

"Finally, we're back. Staying in the Star Dou Great Forest nearly suffocated me."

Bibi Dong stepped down from the carriage and breathed in the fresh air of Spirit Hall. No matter what, she had stayed at Spirit Hall for so long. Spirit Hall was still better.

"You two go back and rest first. I still have matters to handle."

Qian Xunji did not assign the two of them any tasks. Having them cultivate immediately after returning was obviously unrealistic.

"Go ahead, Teacher. I want to go to Spirit Hall Academy with Senior Brother."

Bibi Dong grabbed Su Mu and hurried toward Spirit Hall Academy.

When they arrived near the Soul Fighting Platform at Spirit Hall Academy, they saw a young man and woman sitting together from afar.

The young man had sharp brows and eyes, a handsome, resolute face, and wore the standard Spirit Hall uniform. His steady, keen gaze already carried the decisiveness of a warrior.

The young woman was charmingly beautiful, her eyes holding the unique liveliness of a fox. Her hair was soft and smooth, and her temperament was gentle.

They were Xie An and Hu Liena.

"What are you two doing?"

When Bibi Dong approached, her sudden voice startled Hu Liena.

"So it's Sister Dong'er."

Hu Liena turned and saw that Bibi Dong and Su Mu had returned. She sighed in relief, having thought a theory teacher had come to check on their attendance.

"How was it? Did everything go smoothly for you two in the Star Dou Great Forest?"

Hu Liena casually asked.

"Of course it went smoothly. With Senior Brother there,"