Tang Hao did not give him a chance to linger.
The seventh Soul Ring exploded.
The power of the Martial Soul Avatar was completely integrated into this hammer blow.
The Clear Sky Hammer slammed into Qian Chen's chest from the front.
Qian Chen raised the Dragon God Spear.
The gun barrel is pressed against the hammer.
The two Soul Power collided in the center of the plaza.
Tang Hao continued to exert force with both hands.
The stone beneath Qian Chen's feet slowly sank.
You can't protect her.
Tang Hao looked at Qian Renxue behind Qian Chen.
"Everyone in the Qian Family will have to pay the price."
Nine-Color light flashed in Qian Chen's eyes.
You have no right to touch her.
The Dragon God Bloodline has been fully awakened.
A giant Nine-Color dragon appeared in the sky above the palace.
The dragon's wings spread out, covering most of the sky.
Tang Hao raised his head.
The dragon's might pressed down on Clear Sky Avatar.
Cracks began to appear on the enormous phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer.
Qian Chen gripped the Dragon God Spear with both hands.
He took a step forward.
The Clear Sky Hammer was forced backward by the spearhead.
A soft cracking sound came from Tang Hao's arms.
The eighth Soul Ring beneath his feet exploded.
"Not enough!"
All his Soul Power surged into the Clear Sky Hammer.
Tang Hao stopped his backward movement.
He raised the Clear Sky Hammer, preparing to strike again.
Qian Chen raised his right hand.
Space froze instantly.
Tang Hao's movements froze in mid-air.
He wanted to break free from his constraints.
The Spatial Power the Nine-Color Space, however, bound his limbs.
Qian Chen came before him.
Where is your last Soul Ring?
Tang Hao looked at him.
The Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring beneath his feet began to light up.
Cracks gradually appeared on the surface of the red Soul Ring.
Qian Chen did not stop him.
"Fry."
Tang Hao poured all his remaining Soul Power into the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.
A red beam of light shot into the sky.
"Ah Yin."
"After I kill them, I'll come and join you."
The Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring shattered completely.
The immense Soul Power broke through the spatial constraints.
Tang Hao gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly once more.
His skin kept cracking.
Fresh blood dripped down her arms.
All nine Soul Ring disappeared.
The power within the Clear Sky Hammer reached its peak.
Tang Hao took a step forward.
"Die!"
The final blow struck Qian Chen.
Nine Soul Ring rose simultaneously beneath Qian Chen's feet.
The ninth Golden Soul Ring slowly lit up.
Soul Ring with a lifespan of 1.5 million years appeared before Tang Hao.
Tang Hao paused for a moment.
Qian Chen raised the Dragon God Spear.
Nine Elements converged at the tip of the spear.
Gold, silver, and Nine-Color rays intertwined.
"Ninth Soul Skill."
"The Dragon God Annihilation."
The spear thrust out.
The Clear Sky Hammer and the Nine-Color Spear's light clashed head-on.
The black hammer splits open from the center.
Countless cracks quickly covered the entire Clear Sky Hammer.
Tang Hao's arms were broken.
The Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul shattered in his hands.
The Nine-Color spear light did not stop.
The spearhead pierced Tang Hao's chest.
Blood spurted from behind him.
Tang Hao lowered his head.
The Dragon God Spear had pierced through his body.
Qian Chen stood in front of him.
"You..."
Tang Hao raised his hand.
He wanted to win Qian Chen back.
Qian Chen spun the gun.
Nine-Colored Soul Power erupted from Tang Hao's body.
His meridians and heart ruptured simultaneously.
Tang Hao's hand fell limp.
Qian Chen drew the Dragon God Spear.
Tang Hao fell backward.
His body crashed onto the shattered square.
Fresh blood slowly spread down his body.
Fragments of the Clear Sky Hammer lay scattered all around.
Qian Chen stood still.
The bloodstains on the Dragon God Spear were burned away by the Nine-Color light.
Qian Renxue descended the long steps.
She came to Qian Chen's side and took his arms in her hands.
"Elder brother."
"Um."
Are you injured?
"No."
Qian Renxue raised her hand and touched his chest.
The white brocade robe was intact.
She grasped Qian Chen's wrist again, making sure his breathing was steady, before slowly letting out a sigh of relief.
Qian Chen raised his hand and wrapped it around her waist.
Qian Renxue leaned into his arms.
She looked at Tang Hao, who had collapsed not far away.
The body was already lifeless.
Qian Chen retrieved the Dragon God Spear back into his body.
He's dead.
The commotion in the palace square completely subsided.
The Imperial Guards quickly cleaned up the mess.
Tang Hao's body was carried away, and the broken rubble was swept away.
Qian Renxue took Qian Chen's hand and returned to the palace.
The palace doors closed, shutting out all the chill from outside.
The candlelight flickered inside the hall.
Qian Renxue walked to the bronze mirror and sat down.
Her white and gold dress was slightly open, the hem folding onto the soft blanket.
"Elder brother."
Qian Renxue turned to look at him.
Qian Chen stepped forward.
Tired?
I was a little nervous just now.
Qian Renxue stretched out her slender arm and grabbed Qian Chen's clothes.
Qian Chen sat down on the soft chair next to the dressing table.
Qian Renxue shifted her body and nestled directly into Qian Chen's arms.
She tilted her head back and gazed intently at Qian Chen's features.
"Tang Hao's hammer blow was extremely powerful."
He can't win.
Qian Chen stroked her golden hair that hung down her back.
Qian Renxue reached out and wrapped her arms around Qian Chen's neck.
The neckline of her platinum-gold dress slid gently, revealing her fair collarbone.
I know my brother is amazing.
Qian Renxue pressed her face against Qian Chen's neck.
Her soft breaths fell on his skin.
But I'm still afraid.
Qian Chen lowered her eyes.
What are you afraid of?
I'm afraid of losing you.
Qian Renxue tightened her arms around her.
She raised her head and brought her lips close to Qian Chen's.
Their breaths mingled.
Qian Renxue gently touched Qian Chen's lips.
Divide at the first touch.
A blush rose to the corners of her eyes.
"My brother looked so handsome when he protected me just now."
Qian Chen put his arm around her slender waist.
You are my sister.
Qian Renxue blinked.
"Just my younger sister?"
Qian Chen looked into her earnest eyes but did not answer immediately.
Qian Renxue pursed her lips, a hint of a smile appearing in her eyes.
I won't force you to answer.
She raised her hand and twirled the stray strands of golden hair around her fingertips.
"Brother, you haven't finished braiding my hair yet, the one I mentioned earlier."
Qian Chen picked up the jade comb from the table.
Qian Renxue turned around, her back to Qian Chen.
The long dress clung to the graceful curves of her back.
Qian Chen gently grasped the soft, golden hair.
The comb teeth brushed against the hair, making a soft sound.
Qian Renxue tilted her head slightly.
"My brother's technique is getting more and more skilled."
You'll get it after practicing a few more times.
"From then on, he would comb my hair every morning."
"Good."
Qian Chen braided her hair neatly and tied it with a thin golden cord.
Qian Renxue turned around and sat sideways on Qian Chen's lap.
Her long skirt slid open a bit, revealing a small patch of jade-like skin.
She put her arms around Qian Chen's shoulders.
"Brother, you can sleep in my room tonight."
Footsteps sounded outside the door.
Ice Empress pushed open the door and entered.
Her emerald green dress swayed with her steps.
Ice Empress raised a slight eyebrow when she saw Qian Renxue sitting on Qian Chen's lap.
"Qian Renxue, you're quite good at making excuses."
Qian Renxue did not get up, but simply turned her head to look at Ice Empress.
My brother and I are talking.
Ice Empress walked to the soft couch and sat down.
"Tang Hao is dead, and the situation in Heaven Dou City is settled."
Ice Empress reached out and grabbed Qian Chen's sleeve.
"Chen'er promised to stay with me tonight."
Qian Renxue gripped the other side of Qian Chen's clothes tightly.
"The palace is very large, and the bed is also very large."
The Snow Empress then stepped into the hall.
Her long, white dress fluttered without wind, and her expression was gentle.
"Stop arguing."
Snow Empress walked behind Qian Chen and placed her slender hand on his shoulder.
"Stay in the palace tonight."
Qian Renxue looked at Snow Empress, a smile flashing in her eyes.
"Sister Snow Empress is right."
Ice Empress gave a soft hum, loosened his sleeves, and leaned back on the soft couch.
Qian Chen looked down at Qian Renxue.
"Get down first."
Qian Renxue clung to his neck, refusing to let go.
"Carry me over there."
Qian Chen got up as instructed, picked her up horizontally, and carried her to the large bed.
The platinum-gold dress draped over the edge of the bed as she moved.
Qian Renxue lay on the soft brocade quilt and took Qian Chen's hand.
Qian Chen sat on the edge of the bed.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er then entered from the side hall.
Shui Yue'er ran quickly to the bedside.
"Sister Qian Renxue, shall we sleep here tonight too?"
Qian Renxue nodded.
"This inner sanctuary is spacious; let's keep it all."
Shui Yue'er immediately took off her outer garment and climbed onto the inside of the bed.
"That's great! It's been so long since it's been this lively."
Shui Bing'er stood by the table, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked at everyone with gentle eyes.
Huo Wu leaned against the door frame, arms crossed.
"You guys are really not polite."
Qian Renxue raised her hand to gather the stray golden hair from her forehead, her eyes sparkling.
She looked at Qian Chen and patted the empty space beside her.
"Brother, lie down."
Qian Chen removed his outer robe and lay flat on the couch.
Qian Renxue immediately snuggled up to Qian Chen and hugged his right arm.
Ice Empress moved even faster, pulling back the corner of the blanket from the other side and crawling in to hug Qian Chen's left side.
Her long, emerald-green hair and golden hair were scattered together, intertwined around Qian Chen's chest.
Snow Empress sat down on the edge of the bed and gently covered Qian Chen with the blanket.
The candlelight inside the hall was mostly extinguished by a gentle breeze.
Moonlight streamed in through the carved window lattice.
Qian Renxue closed her eyes, a satisfied smile on her lips.
Goodnight, brother.
Qian Chen grasped her hand in return.
"Good night."
Morning light filtered through the thin gauze curtains, illuminating the spacious bedroom.
Qian Chen was the first to open his eyes.
The weight beside me was heavy.
Qian Renxue pressed herself against his right side, her slender, snow-white arm draped over his chest.
Her long, golden hair was spread out among the pillows and mattress, with a few strands Entangling around Qian Chen's neck.
Her form-fitting white-gold dress was slightly rolled up due to her sleeping position, revealing a section of her fair, smooth, and slender legs.
Qian Chen shifted his body slightly.
Ice Empress on the left immediately tightened the arms wrapped around his waist.
The light green silk robe had its neckline slightly open, revealing delicate collarbones.
Ice Empress buried his face in Qian Chen's shoulder, his breath gently brushing against his skin.
Her long, emerald-green hair intertwined with Qian Renxue's golden hair.
Qian Chen raised his hand and brushed away a strand of golden hair that Qian Renxue on the tip of his nose.
Qian Renxue's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her clear golden eyes.
A thin layer of mist lingered in his eyes as he awoke.
Qian Renxue looked at Qian Chen, who was so close to her, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips.
Good morning, brother.
Qian Renxue turned to the side, her arm naturally wrapping around Qian Chen's neck.
Her thin skirt slid with her movements, her soft skin clinging to Qian Chen's brocade robe.
"Morning."
Qian Chen responded.
Qian Renxue tilted her snow-white chin up and gently touched Qian Chen's chin.
The gentle touch carried the warmth of the morning.
I slept really well last night.
Qian Renxue rested her chin on Qian Chen's chest, gazing at him with bright golden eyes.
Ice Empress also woke up at this time.
Ice Empress blinked her emerald green eyes twice and gave a soft hum.
"Qian Renxue, you're already taking advantage of me first thing in the morning."
Qian Renxue glanced at her sideways, her expression calm.
"I'm hugging my own older brother."
Ice Empress straightened up abruptly, his light green nightgown slipping halfway down his rounded shoulders.
Her fair, delicate shoulders were revealed in the morning light.
Ice Empress reached out and grabbed Qian Chen's left hand, their fingers intertwining.
"Chen'er promised last night that she would stay with me today."
Qian Chen sat up from the bed.
Qian Renxue nestled into his arms, her arms wrapped tightly around his waist.
The curtain on the other side of the sleeping quarters was gently pulled back.
Snow Empress entered from the outer room carrying a basin of warm water.
A long, pure white dress trailed on the soft carpet, and her long, silvery-white hair hung neatly to her waist.
With a serene expression, Snow Empress walked slowly to the bedside.
"I got up and washed up after waking up."
Qian Chen raised his hand and patted Qian Renxue on the back.
"It's time to get up."
Qian Renxue then released her arms and gently moved her legs to the edge of the bed.
A platinum-colored sheer skirt draped down, concealing her long, slender legs.
Qian Renxue turned to look at Qian Chen.
"Brother, please comb my hair again today."
Qian Chen got off the bed and put on his outer robe.
"Good."
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er pushed open the door and entered the bedroom.
Shui Yue'er, wearing a light pink nightgown, rubbed her eyes and yawned.
"Everyone's up really early."
Shui Yue'er ran quickly to Qian Chen and grabbed the edge of his cloak.
"Qian Chen, take me with you to morning exercise today."
Shui Bing'er stepped forward and handed a silver-white cloak to Qian Chen.
"Put on your coat first; it's chilly in the morning."
Qian Chen took the cloak and draped it over his shoulders.
Snow Empress wrung out a brocade handkerchief and handed it to Qian Chen.
Qian Chen wiped her face and handed the handkerchief back.
Qian Renxue was already seated in front of the dressing table.
On the table sat a warm, smooth white jade comb.
Qian Chen walked up behind Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue looked up, gazing at her reflection in the bronze mirror.
"Brother, you are to meet with all the officials today; your hair cannot be too loose."
Qian Chen picked up the jade comb, her fingertips running through her smooth, silky golden hair.
The comb teeth glided smoothly and gently down the hair.
Qian Renxue closed her eyes slightly, enjoying the sensation from above her head.
"My brother's fingers are very gentle."
Qian Chen took a golden ribbon, divided her long hair into several strands, and braided them into a dignified and elegant court braid.
The last strand of hair was gathered up, and the gold hairpin was firmly inserted into the hair.
Qian Renxue stroked the hair beside her ear, her eyes filled with joy.
"Nice."
Ice Empress changed into a fitted turquoise dress and leaned against the dressing table.
"It's indeed neatly woven."
Qian Renxue stood up and straightened the wrinkles in her dress.
"That was written by my brother, so it's naturally the best."
Qian Chen looked at the people surrounding him and stepped out of the hall.
"Have breakfast first."
Qian Renxue reached out and took Qian Chen's right arm.
Ice Empress took a quick step forward and took Qian Chen's left hand.
The rising sun cast long shadows of several people standing side by side in the courtyard.
Breakfast has been prepared in the side hall.
The steaming hot jade dew porridge exudes a sweet and refreshing aroma.
Qian Renxue pulled Qian Chen to sit in the center.
The wide, white-gold imperial robe draped over the side of the chair, its embroidered flowing cloud patterns shimmering in the morning light.
Ice Empress sat beside Qian Chen.
Her emerald green dress spread out gently with her movements, revealing a patch of radiant skin at the neckline.
Snow Empress ladled out a bowl of Hundred-Flower Warm Jade Soup and placed it in front of Qian Chen.
Qian Renxue extended her jade-like fingers and picked up the porcelain bowl.
She scooped up a spoonful of soup with a silver spoon and brought it to Qian Chen's lips.
"Brother, try a bite first. We've recently added some calming Snow Lotus Stamen to the kitchen."