Tang Hao Was Stunned-Qin Xiao Was Far Too Powerful

Outside the academy, in a secluded forest rarely visited by anyone.

A figure draped in a black cloak stood with his back to Qin Xiao.

"You came."

His voice was slightly hoarse.

Qin Xiao could not be bothered with small talk. "If you have something to say, say it. We're both busy."

As his words fell, he saw Tang Hao's body tremble.

Then Tang Hao slowly turned around and pulled back his hood, revealing his unkempt face to Qin Xiao.

"The waves behind drive forward the waves ahead. When I was your age, I was only a Soul Ancestor."

Tang Hao spoke with emotion in his eyes.

"Such praise from the Clear Sky Douluo-I hardly deserve it."

Qin Xiao spoke indifferently.

"You..."

Tang Hao froze. He had not expected Qin Xiao to see through his identity at a glance.

But that no longer mattered.

Had he not lured Qin Xiao here precisely to make him recognize the difficulties and retreat?

"Since you've recognized me, I'll get straight to the point."

"Although I don't know why you came to Shrek Academy, I want you to leave, and never tell anyone Xiao Wu's true identity."

Tang Hao stared intently at Qin Xiao as he spoke.

Originally, he had intended to wait, meeting Qin Xiao only after figuring out his intentions.

But...

Qin Xiao's breakthrough today had forced him to change his mind.

He saw limitless potential in Qin Xiao. If he allowed Qin Xiao to continue growing unchecked, his own position would become even more passive.

Why was he targeting Qin Xiao like this?

It was simple.

Shrek Academy was the proving ground Tang Hao had chosen for Tang San. Some of the people there could also offer Tang San considerable help in the future.

For example, Ning Rongrong, the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's master.

And Oscar, the gifted food-type Soul Master...

Besides them, there was Xiao Wu, a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who had taken human form. To a Soul Master, her value was beyond measure...

In his plan, Tang San should have been the heart of this group, supported and admired by everyone.

But Qin Xiao's appearance had disrupted his plans. Qin Xiao had become the center of Shrek.

Ning Rongrong favored him, Dai Mubai and the others held him in awe, and Tang San had become practically invisible. Only Xiao Wu remained at Tang San's side each day, trembling with fear.

But Tang Hao could tell that, given the chance, Xiao Wu might plunge straight into the Star Dou Great Forest and never come out again. That would be an even greater loss...

So, no matter what, Tang Hao had to make Qin Xiao leave.

He had made up his mind. First, he would try persuasion.

If Qin Xiao refused, he would have no choice but to use force.

And a genius like Qin Xiao would bring endless trouble if left alive. Only his death could put Tang Hao at ease.

"Such an imposing display, Clear Sky Douluo!"

Qin Xiao smiled. "And if I refuse?"

"I, Tang Hao, made my name decades ago. Young man, I advise you to conduct yourself wisely."

As Tang Hao spoke, he closed his right hand, and the Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his grip, its head as large as a bucket.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

He casually swung it, sending it howling through the air.

Tang Hao said gravely, "I'll give you one more chance to choose your words carefully."

"If you recognize the difficulties and retreat, I can compensate you. I can even owe you a favor."

"You should understand that a favor from me, Tang Hao..."

Before Tang Hao could finish, Qin Xiao raised a hand and cut him off.

Wasn't this fellow a little too full of himself?

He was nothing but a wandering ghost who couldn't return home, a scapegoat for Bibi Dong...

Qin Xiao shook his head. "Even if you asked me ten thousand more times, it would still be impossible."

His voice rang out with unshakable conviction.

What a joke. All the missions he had accepted were connected to Shrek Academy. How could he possibly leave?

Besides, he responded to persuasion, not coercion. Even the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao, could not make him bow his head!

"Good, good, good!"

Tang Hao's expression shifted several times before he laughed in anger. "The younger generation is formidable indeed. Then I'll show you what it means for there to be mountains beyond mountains."

Qin Xiao remained silent. He gave his answer through action.

Crackle!

Arcs of electricity flashed, enveloping his entire body as he activated his Martial Soul!

The Thunder Emperor was one of the Ten Fiends, a rare humanoid being.

After activating his Martial Soul, Qin Xiao himself had become the Thunder Emperor, commanding the lightning of all the heavens.

"Your strength far surpasses Titled Douluos of the same level!"

Tang Hao's pupils contracted as he delivered this assessment.

He had to admit that Qin Xiao was powerful. With his current strength, Tang Hao genuinely found him rather troublesome.

"The same level..."

Qin Xiao grinned, and in the next instant, he vanished from where he stood.

He took the initiative!

When he reappeared, he was already right in front of Tang Hao.

He clenched his right hand into a fist and drove it toward Tang Hao's chest like a meteor!

What incredible speed!

Tang Hao's pupils abruptly contracted. Qin Xiao was so fast that he barely managed to react.

He lifted his hand, bringing the Clear Sky Hammer before him like a shield.

Boom!

A thunderous sound resounded through the forest.

Immediately afterward, Tang Hao felt an enormous force surge through the Clear Sky Hammer, accompanied by a nerve-numbing tingling that nearly made him release his grip.

Thud, thud, thud...

He stumbled back several steps before barely managing to dissipate the force!

So powerful!

His speed was beyond what agility-type Titled Douluos below rank ninety-five could match, and his strength was comparable to that of a rank-ninety-five Titled Douluo.

This was clearly a damned rank-ninety-five Titled Douluo!

Tang Hao was utterly shaken.

Wasn't this brat's talent simply monstrous?

He was a genius himself, the youngest Titled Douluo on the Douluo Continent, but compared with Qin Xiao's talent, he had been left countless streets behind.

From the look of things, the title of youngest Titled Douluo now belonged to someone else.

And because his old injuries had never healed, compounded by so many years of despondency, his strength had regressed considerably. At most, he could muster the combat power of rank ninety-five...

This boy absolutely could not be allowed to live!

Tang Hao became even more resolute.

He would stall for now, then use the Clear Sky Sect's secret technique to finish Qin Xiao in one burst when the right moment came.

But in the next instant, he discovered to his horror that Qin Xiao, standing opposite him, was slowly fading away.

An illusion?

Tang Hao first froze, then shook his head. "No, it's an afterimage left behind by extreme speed!"

"Thunder Pool!"

Just then, a voice rang out above Tang Hao's head. Bolts of lightning as thick as buckets surrounded him like slithering serpents.

Had Zhao Wuji been there, his jaw would have dropped. This Thunder Pool was more than ten times stronger than the one he had experienced.

There was no need for more than one bolt. A single strike would have been enough to blast him to pieces!

"Martial Soul Avatar!"

"Clear Sky Body Protection!"

Tang Hao, meanwhile, instantly devised a response. He activated his strongest defense while searching for an opportunity to break through the lightning blockade.

But how could it be that easy?

Within moments, everything for hundreds of meters had become scorched earth.

And that was not all. Qin Xiao had no intention of giving Tang Hao any breathing room.

"Thunder Beast!"

The voice came from overhead. Tang Hao looked up and saw an astonishing sight.

Qin Xiao stood bathed in lightning, with nine Soul Rings appearing in a bizarre configuration: purple, purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.

Then his Eighth Soul Ring lit up, and nine enormous balls of electricity materialized around him.

Gulp!

Tang Hao swallowed hard. He sensed an aura of destruction.

This power had already surpassed the limits of rank ninety-five!

Regardless of Tang Hao's combat strength, Qin Xiao possessed the Thunder Emperor Martial Soul. Surely it wasn't unreasonable for him to be a little fierce?

An invincible-protagonist story.