Flight!

Meanwhile, as Qian Xunji rose into the air with the flying ability of a Titled Douluo out of shock and curiosity, catching sight of Ah Yin's true form—

On the street not far away.

As they drew closer to the main thoroughfare, Tang Hao and Ah Yin finally discovered that the countless residents of Lanxia City watching and cheering were actually welcoming the procession of Spirit Hall!

Immediately afterward, Tang Hao and Ah Yin saw Qian Xunji ascending into the air.

Tang Hao naturally did not recognize Qian Xunji.

Yet upon seeing Qian Xunji treading the empty air with a gaze full of greed and eagerness, Tang Hao instantly understood that the other's identity was without a doubt a Titled Douluo!

In an instant, discovering a Titled Douluo right before him, Tang Hao felt as though he had plunged into an ice cellar, his whole body chilling to the bone.

At the same time, a strong sense of betrayal welled up in Tang Hao's heart, filling him with such grief and indignation that he wanted to roar up at the heavens.

Why? Why would a Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall appear here?!

Since his father had sent him here, saying he had already arranged for people to help Ah Yin recuperate and assist with the delivery, it was impossible for his father not to have investigated these matters thoroughly.

Why of all places Lanxia City!

Tang Hao was not a fool.

Though he knew his father could not possibly harm him, his father had asked him to bring his wife Ah Yin to Lanxia City after half a month, and then at this exact moment, they encountered a Titled Douluo of Spirit Hall.

Judging by the attire, this Titled Douluo of Spirit Hall was nine times out of ten the Pope of Spirit Hall!

The Pope of Spirit Hall had actually left Spirit City; this matter could not possibly have been hidden from his father.

Yet his father, who should have been paying attention to the movements of the Pope of Spirit Hall after leaving Spirit City, had still specifically arranged for him and his wife Ah Yin to encounter the Pope of Spirit Hall upon arriving in Lanxia City.

This could hardly be a coincidence!

Nine times out of ten, his father had done this on purpose.

Yet thinking of this, Tang Hao felt even more painful inside.

He did not understand why, even though his wife Ah Yin was already pregnant with his child, his father still refused to accept her and insisted on bringing about her death.

This simply caused him agony beyond living.

Amidst the pain, Tang Hao finally understood.

Why his father had not let him tell his wife Ah Yin from the beginning that they were being brought to Lanxia City because his father Tang Zhen had already arranged a place and personnel to help her recuperate and give birth.

It was because his father was never truly helping Ah Yin recuperate and assisting with the delivery; he solely wanted to cause her death!

That was why he hadn't let Tang Hao tell Ah Yin the truth. Otherwise, had she known coming to Lanxia City was a conspiracy, his wife would surely have hated their Clear Sky Sect to the core!

Yet even though discovering that all of this was likely a conspiracy by his father Tang Zhen filled Tang Hao with agonizing pain.

Right now, however, was not the time to dwell on this.

The Pope of Spirit Hall must have discovered the true identity of his wife Ah Yin by now, and he had to take his wife and run quickly; otherwise, they would be in danger!

"Ah Yin, we've been exposed, run!"

Seeing Qian Xunji rise into the sky with a greedy and eager gaze fixed upon them, Tang Hao only suffered for a moment before hastily suppressing the grief in his heart. He scooped up his wife Ah Yin in his arms, rapidly churned his soul power, and abruptly whirled around to dart away at an astonishing speed, preparing to take a detour and escape Lanxia City.

"Thinking of running?!"

Seeing that Tang Hao actually wanted to flee after scooping up Ah Yin, Qian Xunji's brows furrowed instantly, and he let out a furious shout followed closely by soaring into the air in rapid pursuit.

"Hey! Pope Your Majesty, where are you going?!"

Nearby, seeing Qian Xunji suddenly dash off, several accompanying Red-Clothed Archbishops of Spirit Hall were stunned for a moment before shouting in alarm.

Yet Qian Xunji had eyes only for Ah Yin, who had transformed from a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Disregarding the procession behind him entirely, he flew in direct pursuit of the couple.

"Damn it!"

Meanwhile, on the street ahead, Tang Hao—who was fleeing at a sprint while holding his wife Ah Yin—could not help but grit his teeth and curse when he glanced back and saw Qian Xunji rapidly pursuing through the sky behind them.

At this moment, Tang Hao felt extremely anxious and frantic.

For he knew that his own cultivation was inferior to the Titled Douluo behind him. While he did not know what type of soul master the opponent was, he certainly was not an Agility Attack System Soul Master either, and could never outrun a Titled Douluo capable of flight.

Especially since he was still holding his wife Ah Yin, slowing his speed down drastically.

If things continued this way, the enemy would surely catch up in no time!

Without much thought, Tang Hao quickly made a decision: he would put his wife Ah Yin down and let her go first, while he stayed behind to block Qian Xunji's pursuit.

Though his wife was pregnant, she was still a Soul Emperor after all. As long as he could stall the Titled Douluo behind them for long enough, it should allow his wife to escape.

"Ah Yin, run quickly, head back the way we came. I will catch up as soon as I can!"

After setting his wife Ah Yin down, Tang Hao spoke with anxious urgency while swiftly summoning the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit, then turned around to prepare to intercept Qian Xunji.

"Hao Ge, you must be careful!"

Though Ah Yin felt deeply worried and sorrowful about Tang Hao staying behind to cover their escape, she also knew this was their only option, so she hardened her heart and fled swiftly toward the outskirts of the city.

"Clear Sky Hammer? You are a member of the Clear Sky Sect?"

After Tang Hao stayed behind, Qian Xunji quickly caught up. Upon discovering the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit in Tang Hao's hand, his eyes narrowed slightly before he said with a cold laugh.

"Kid, you've got some nerve, actually getting mixed up with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. I suppose you didn't notice the true identity of the woman beside you just now, did you?"

"I'll tell you, she is actually a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form. If you know what's good for you, step aside right now; otherwise, don't blame me for leading people to your Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate and demanding an explanation for why your sect is colluding with soul beasts!"

"Ah Yin is not a soul beast, she is my wife! I don't care who you are—if you want to hurt her, you'll have to get past me first!"

Hearing Qian Xunji's arrogant words, Tang Hao grew utterly furious. Raising the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, he pointed it directly at Qian Xunji and roared.

Before Qian Xunji could reply, Tang Hao let out an angry shout, instantly unleashing his Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar, transforming the hammer in his hand into the colossal Clear Sky Hammer Avatar.

Immediately afterward, gripping the massive Clear Sky Hammer Avatar with both hands, Tang Hao stomped fiercely onto the ground. As spiderweb-like cracks rapidly spread outward from beneath his feet, his entire body shot up into the sky.

High in the air, Tang Hao raised the Clear Sky Hammer Avatar high and whirled it through a series of turns, bringing the avatar crashing down heavily toward Qian Xunji amidst a shrill, fierce gale.

At the same time, an angry roar resounded.

"Receive this, Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer!"