Three and a half minutes of Invincible Golden Body should have been enough to hold out until help arrived from Suotuo City.
Besides, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Path Guardians had already used a secret art to call for help.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples near Suotuo City would come rushing over as well.
Tang Hao had little time left.
"Boy, you don't actually think a soul skill like that can stop me, do you?"
"Once your soul skill wears off, you're dead!"
Killing intent flickered in Tang Hao's eyes as his gaze swept over everyone present.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Path Guardians felt their hearts lurch.
It seemed Tang Hao no longer wanted to kill just Lin Xiao, but everyone there.
Just how long could Lin Xiao's soul skill last?
"Child, how long can your soul skill hold out?"
The elderly Soul Saint asked.
A rank-thirty Soul Master probably could not hold out for very long.
Lin Xiao immediately said, "A few minutes is no problem. While the soul skill is active, nothing below god level can break it."
"And... even when the time runs out, I can just cast it again. It activates instantly and has no cooldown."
"As long as I still have soul power, I can keep using it without interruption."
The enhanced version of Invincible Golden Body was naturally far from simple.
In the original story, Xiao Wu's Invincible Golden Body only lasted a short time.
It was also limited by her own soul power, making repeated use over a long period impossible.
The enhanced version did consume some soul power with each activation.
But that little bit of soul power was no problem for him.
Moreover, once activated, its duration was guaranteed. Even attacks from powerful enemies would not drain his soul power.
That was why he had gained enough confidence the moment he drew this skill.
This soul skill could serve not only as a defense, but also as a support skill.
Combined with Full Attribute Amplification, its effects were astonishing.
The Soul Saint: "..."
Tang Hao: "..."
Good grief. Nothing below god level could break it? Was this a soul skill that operated on the level of absolute rules?
And he could keep casting it.
It was a super turtle shell that simply could not be cracked!
"Tang Hao, keep dragging this out if you've got the guts. Better yet, wait until Spirit Hall's experts arrive."
"We're not far from Suotuo City. I'm sure Spirit Hall's experts have already received word."
Lin Xiao decisively threatened him again.
They were already locked in a fight to the death anyway. With Tang Hao unable to break his defense, why should he show him any respect?
With his current soul power, if he used only Invincible Golden Body, Tang Hao could stand there hammering away for three days and nights without breaking his defense.
Tang Hao gritted his teeth in fury.
This brat was utterly reckless.
He was a Titled Douluo, the legendary Clear Sky Douluo.
Yet now a piece of rank-thirty trash was threatening him.
But he had to admit that he really did need to retreat.
If this dragged on any longer, Spirit Hall's people from Suotuo City would arrive.
Once they confirmed his identity, they would inevitably report it to the Spirit Hall of the Saints.
When Spirit Hall's Titled Douluos came charging over, he would be in trouble.
His greatest worry was still his son.
If his son's identity was exposed, he would be in grave danger too.
Then there was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!
The call for help had already gone out. Sword Douluo might arrive at any moment.
"You little brat. You win this one."
Tang Hao roared, put away the Clear Sky Hammer, and turned to enter the grove.
Seeing Tang Hao leave, the Path Guardians truly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, facing a Titled Douluo placed them under immense psychological pressure.
Now that Tang Hao had withdrawn of his own accord, they could finally relax a little.
However...
"Invincible Golden Body!"
Lin Xiao cast the soul skill again and carefully assessed its effects.
The soul power consumption was minimal.
Keeping it up for three days and nights really would be no problem.
If he had something to replenish his soul power during that time, he could last even longer.
"Child, he's already gone. Surely there's no need to be so cautious?"
The Soul Saint did not know whether to laugh or cry.
The man had already left. Why keep casting the soul skill?
But Lin Xiao was firm. "I don't trust Tang Hao's character. Keeping the soul skill active is the best choice."
"Senior, do you trust his character?"
At those words, the Soul Saint froze briefly.
In the past, he naturally would have trusted Tang Hao.
There were many legends about Clear Sky Douluo in the soul master world.
His head-on clash with Spirit Hall all those years ago, in particular, had spread his reputation for loyalty and devotion throughout the soul master world.
Even now, many people throughout the soul master world still admired him.
But after what had happened today, he had begun to seriously doubt Tang Hao's character.
The man could attack a twelve-year-old child, even intending to kill him.
How could someone like that be a good person?
More importantly, he had noticed that after being threatened, Tang Hao had actually considered silencing every one of them.
So it was entirely possible that Tang Hao would wheel around and strike again.
The Soul Saint stared toward the grove, while another Soul Saint said, "Tang Hao hasn't gone far!"
Blue light flickered in that Soul Saint's eyes.
He possessed a beast martial soul, the peregrine falcon martial soul.
Besides swift flight, its other defining trait was exceptional eyesight.
He also had another soul skill that enhanced his vision, allowing him to take in everything within five kilometers.
At that moment, he could see Tang Hao still in the woods.
He was roughly one kilometer away from them.
At that distance, if Tang Hao unleashed his soul power, he could come charging over in an extremely short time.
The elderly Soul Saint drew a deep breath.
"Tang Hao truly is shameless!"
Watching them from a kilometer away, he was clearly looking for an opportunity to double back and kill them.
The moment Lin Xiao withdrew Invincible Golden Body, Tang Hao would be upon them.
"Lin Xiao, using this soul skill must take a huge toll on you, right?"
Ning Rongrong tugged at his sleeve, deeply worried.
Maintaining a soul skill like this surely consumed a considerable amount of power.
If it only protected him, the cost would certainly be lower.
But protecting so many people would require an enormous, truly enormous expenditure.
Lin Xiao shook his head and said, "It's all right. Keeping everyone alive matters most."
"You seniors stepped forward to protect us. I should do whatever I can, too."
[Ding! Ning Rongrong's affection +5. Current affection: 43!]
The Path Guardians' eyes lit up, and their faces filled with smiles.
For a twelve-year-old child, he certainly had loyalty and heart.
By comparison, Tang Hao was nothing but trash.
"Seniors, let's keep heading toward Suotuo City. Be careful not to leave the barrier."
Naturally, Lin Xiao would not simply wait here. He immediately prepared to continue toward Suotuo City.
Compared with returning to the academy, Suotuo City was a little safer.
If they really went back to the academy, that dishonorable bastard Tang Hao could return to kill them at any time.
The elderly Soul Saint had clearly thought of this too. He asked, "After today, Tang Hao probably won't let this go. If you return to the academy, you may be in considerable danger."
Lin Xiao nodded and said, "I know. That's why I have an idea."
"Since we've already offended him, let's burn every bridge. Tear it all down and build anew!"
"Report Tang Hao to Spirit Hall, and ask them to thoroughly investigate why he appeared here."
The Path Guardians stared, wide-eyed.
They had never expected such an audacious maneuver.
He intended to use Spirit Hall's power to protect himself.
Once Spirit Hall learned that Tang Hao had appeared here, they would certainly investigate thoroughly and increase patrols in the surrounding area.
That way, Tang Hao would naturally not dare linger. He would have no choice but to leave.
And as for why Tang Hao had appeared here?
Thinking it over carefully, Tang Hao seemed to have mentioned it!
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