Spirit Hall Takes Action

Although Tang Hao was only a Soul Douluo at present and was clearly inferior to Qian Xunji in cultivation, the same was true of his actual strength!

But Tang Hao had seized the initiative, and from the very beginning, he had gone all out—Martial Soul Avatar, Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, and the Clear Sky Nine Wonders unleashed in succession.

As a result, Qian Xunji, who had not even summoned his Martial Soul yet, was caught completely off guard by Tang Hao!

After gaining the upper hand, Tang Hao knew his own situation well and gave Qian Xunji no chance to retaliate.

To buy time for his wife to escape, Tang Hao risked his life without hesitation, roaring continuously as he swung the Clear Sky Hammer Avatar in his hand at Qian Xunji.

Faced with Tang Hao's relentless attacks like a mad dog, Qian Xunji was both furious and enraged.

With his strength, all he needed to do was withstand one of Tang Hao's attacks, summon his Martial Soul in the opening, and then counterattack. Turning the battle around would have been effortless.

But as the Pope of Spirit Hall, watched by countless residents of Lanxia City, Qian Xunji had no desire to casually lose his composure and damage his dignity.

He already knew that the man before him was from the Clear Sky Sect. He looked no older than twenty or thirty, yet possessed Soul Douluo-level cultivation. It was easy enough to determine his identity.

Even if he let him escape this time, once he returned to Spirit City, he could lead people directly to the Clear Sky Sect's gates and demand that they hand him over!

As for the excuse, naturally, it would be that someone from the Clear Sky Sect had colluded with a Soul Beast.

Spirit Hall had wanted to put the Clear Sky Sect in its place for a long time. They simply had never found an opportunity before, but this time was perfect!

Because he cared about his image, Qian Xunji had focused on dodging Tang Hao's mad-dog-like assault. He did not want even the slightest damage to his clothes, placing the preservation of his poise above all else.

Yet as he attacked Qian Xunji without regard for his life, Tang Hao had actually remained calm throughout.

Once he sensed that his wife, Ah Yin, had likely escaped Lanxia City, Tang Hao's heart stirred. With a roar, he immediately activated the Ring Detonation Secret Method of the Great Sumeru Hammer!

Several Soul Rings around him abruptly exploded, and an enormous amount of violent Soul Power instantly surged into the Clear Sky Hammer Avatar in Tang Hao's hand.

Then, after another swing of his hammer at Qian Xunji failed, Tang Hao roared and leaped high into the air. From above, he swung the Clear Sky Hammer Avatar in his hand down at Qian Xunji.

This strike was Tang Hao's "certain kill!"

Although Qian Xunji could easily evade this detonated-ring flying hammer with his strength, if he did, it would smash directly into the countless residents of Lanxia City behind him.

To preserve Spirit Hall's public image, Tang Hao believed that Qian Xunji would definitely choose to withstand this detonated-ring flying hammer head-on—and that would be his chance to escape!

Upon discovering that Tang Hao had suddenly unleashed the Ring Detonation Secret Method, Qian Xunji sensed danger as well. Taking advantage of the brief moment when Tang Hao detonated his rings, he summoned the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul and entered Martial Soul Possession.

When he saw Tang Hao viciously hurl the Clear Sky Hammer Avatar after detonating his rings at him, Qian Xunji instantly understood that Tang Hao intended to use the residents of Lanxia City behind him to forcibly hold him back.

Though he was furious beyond measure, Qian Xunji could only roar in anger as he activated his Martial Soul Avatar and numerous soul skills, preparing to forcibly block Tang Hao's detonated-ring flying hammer!

"Damn it! Damn it all!!"

In the end, once the Holy Light Shield Qian Xunji had formed blocked Tang Hao's detonated-ring flying hammer, and the blinding golden light, violent gusts caused by the energy shockwave, and clouds of dust dissipated, Tang Hao had already vanished without a trace.

Only Qian Xunji remained, his face ashen as he raged impotently in fury.

After escaping Lanxia City, Tang Hao anxiously chased after Ah Yin along the route they had taken to get there, wanting to catch up with her as quickly as possible and ensure that she was safe.

In the end, Tang Hao successfully caught up to Ah Yin. He hurriedly took her with him, intending to return to the remote village where they had been living in seclusion and hide there again.

Meanwhile, because he had failed to capture Ah Yin, Qian Xunji could only suppress the rage in his heart. Once Spirit Hall's inspection party finished its inspection of Lanxia City, he prepared to return to Spirit City.

Although the annual continental inspection had not yet concluded, capturing this 100,000-Year Transformed Soul Beast was undoubtedly far more urgent than an inspection that could be delayed!

And because he knew Tang Hao was from the Clear Sky Sect.

After returning to Spirit City, Qian Xunji immediately began rapidly gathering Spirit Hall personnel. He planned to head to Heaven Dou Imperial City in a few days, visit the Clear Sky Sect's gates, and pressure them into handing over Tang Hao. At the same time, he ordered people to quickly investigate Tang Hao's identity.

The information Tang Hao had revealed was simply far too obvious.

So, Tang Hao's identity was soon confirmed!

"Hehe, so this brat is Tang Hao? I was wondering how the Clear Sky Sect had suddenly produced such a genius. At only thirty or forty, he had already reached the Soul Douluo realm. If it's Tang Hao, then that makes perfect sense."

"But wasn't Tang Hao traveling the world with his brother? When did he end up hooking up with a 100,000-Year Transformed Soul Beast?"

After learning Tang Hao's True Identity, Qian Xunji sat upon the throne in Pope's Hall, lightly stroking the Pope's Scepter in his hand as he sneered.

"But it makes no difference! Since Tang Hao is involved with a 100,000-Year Transformed Soul Beast, and it seems they have even married, then we can use this as an excuse to pressure the Clear Sky Sect!"

"I'm sure the Clear Sky Sect won't want this scandal to get out!"

"What?! Pope Your Majesty is gathering people to head for Heaven Dou Imperial City and 'visit' the Clear Sky Sect?"

Having just returned from the Star Dou Great Forest with Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo, Su Mo noticed the solemn atmosphere within Spirit City. Many Soul Masters hurried about as though they had received orders, as if they were preparing for war. After casually stopping one Soul Master to ask, Su Mo was instantly startled.

Though he looked shocked on the surface, Su Mo merely turned the matter over in his mind and immediately understood the true reason behind all this.

It seemed that Spirit Hall—or Qian Xunji—had finally encountered Tang Hao and his wife, then discovered Ah Yin's identity just as in the original story!

Qian Xunji said he was going to visit the Clear Sky Sect.

But with such a massive mobilization, this visit certainly did not mean a literal visit. Just as in the original story, he was clearly planning to pressure the Clear Sky Sect into handing over Tang Hao!

Upon learning this, Su Mo could not help feeling excited at the thought of going along.

After all, although the original story did not mention the specific events surrounding this incident.

This was undoubtedly a major event on the Douluo Continent.

Since he had arrived in this timeline, he naturally had to take part and witness history for himself!

Thus, Su Mo hurried back to his home in Spirit City and found his adoptive older sister, Bibi Dong.

He told her that he also wanted to answer the summons and go to the Clear Sky Sect to broaden his horizons.

As Spirit Hall's Saintess, Bibi Dong would certainly be accompanying this operation.

After considering Su Mo's request, Bibi Dong ultimately agreed.

For just as Su Mo had thought earlier, Bibi Dong also believed that what was about to happen between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect was a genuine major event on the Douluo Continent.

According to her memories, the Clear Sky Sect's founder, Tang Chen, had long since left the Clear Sky Sect.

Faced with pressure from Spirit Hall this time, the Clear Sky Sect would ultimately back down. So, there was no harm in taking Su Mo along to broaden his horizons.