"Upholding human order? Tang Hao, are you truly confused, or just pretending? Do you really think I care about that?"
"Connections between humans and Soul Beasts have existed since the first Soul Masters appeared. Whether hunting Soul Beasts for Soul Rings or taming them as companions and forming contracts with them, loving and killing one another-none of this is uncommon in the Soul Master World."
Qian Xunji paused, his voice becoming even more blunt:
"Frankly, even within Spirit Hall, there are quite a few skilled beast tamers. They regard Soul Beasts as supplements to their fighting strength. Have you ever seen me punish them?"
"Of course, those are separate matters. There is still no one within our Spirit Hall who has actually had a child with a Soul Beast."
Tang Hao ignored the mockery woven through Qian Xunji's words and continued pressing him,
"Then why? Why do you, Qian Xunji, refuse to let Ah Yin go?!"
"Because this Blue Silver Grass is special. She's a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the emperor of her race."
Qian Xunji pointed at Ah Yin in the distance, his voice growing colder:
"If not for that, what would it have to do with me whether you coupled with a Soul Beast or married one and had children? You could tumble between the sheets however you pleased!"
"But, as luck would have it, the one you love happens to be this kind of top-tier Soul Beast, standing in Spirit Hall's way."
"A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone, along with the research value of a top-tier Martial Soul like the Blue Silver Emperor-Tang Hao, do you know what that means?"
Qian Xunji's voice echoed through the night sky:
"It means Spirit Hall can gain several more top-tier experts. It means we can hold a greater advantage in our contests with other powers. It means Spirit Hall's rule will be even more secure."
Qian Xunji slowly descended a little, still looking down on Tang Hao from above:
"As long as something is useful to Spirit Hall, I, Qian Xunji, will obtain it, no matter the means."
Understanding what Qian Xunji meant, Tang Hao was so furious he nearly lost control. He had never expected Qian Xunji to be so blunt now, no longer even bothering to pretend.
Qian Xunji continued, raising his hand as golden Soul Power gathered in his palm:
"What? You can't take it already? Doesn't this fit exactly with the image your Upper Three Sects have of our Spirit Hall? I'm merely fulfilling your wishes."
"My father was simply too softhearted, allowing you to jump around like this. If it were up to me..."
Before his words had faded,
Qian Xunji abruptly pressed his palms together!
"Enough idle talk, Tang Hao!"
"Withstand this move, and you may leave. Fail, and all of you will stay here."
Boom!
Dazzling golden light erupted in an instant. The Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul fully materialized, and a sacred, terrifying pressure descended from the sky!
"Ninth Soul Skill-Angel's Glory!"
The entire valley trembled beneath that pressure!
"Go, Father!"
At the sight, Qian Renxue was beside herself with excitement, waving her little hands. In her eyes, aside from her grandfather, her father had to be the strongest!
"Qian! Xun! Ji!"
At the same time, Tang Hao's presence surged once again, his Soul Power fluctuations violently churning!
Boom!
His Soul Power had fully reached Level 90!
Only because he had yet to equip his ninth Soul Ring was his presence slightly weaker than an ordinary Titled Douluo's, but that fierce, domineering might was already enough to make everyone present turn their heads!
"He actually broke through at a time like this?"
A trace of surprise flashed through Demon Subduing Douluo's eyes before he broke into an even more excited smile:
"Hahaha! This brat really has given me a surprise! If he survives today, I'll cut off his head myself someday!"
Qian Jun Douluo frowned slightly:
"A Level 90 Quasi-Titled Douluo paired with the Clear Sky Hammer really is troublesome. We can't drag this out any longer."
Tang Hao tightened his grip on the Clear Sky Hammer. The hammer in his hands hummed violently, as though responding to its master's resolve.
Sensing the change in Tang Hao, Qian Xunji's gaze sharpened, and the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul behind him shone even brighter!
The next instant,
The power gathered by the Angel Martial Soul poured down like a celestial river cascading from the nine heavens. Everywhere it passed, even space trembled, as though unable to bear such power!
"Break!"
Tang Hao let out a furious howl, his voice exploding like thunder!
"Great Sumeru Hammer!!!"
Boom!
Everyone sensed that Tang Hao's presence had actually broken through its upper limit yet again!
That surging Soul Power erupted like a volcano, pouring madly into the Clear Sky Hammer in his hands!
The Clear Sky Hammer swelled several times over in an instant, growing from its original, normal size into an enormous hammer a full ten meters long!
Dark golden light surged wildly over the hammer. Dragon-like patterns even appeared across its surface, radiating a might that could destroy heaven and earth!
Rumble!
The enormous hammer slammed head-on into Angel's Glory!
The two terrifying forces collided in midair, instantly erupting in a blinding flash!
Boom!!!
Heaven and earth lost their color!
An enormous shock wave spread outward from the two of them, and the entire valley shook violently!
The ground split, the cliffs collapsed, and countless boulders tumbled down the mountainsides! The surrounding trees were torn up by their roots and reduced to dust!
"Protect the young mistress!"
Qian Jun Douluo's expression changed, and he instantly appeared beside Qian Renxue's carriage.
With a wave of one hand, he created a Soul Power shield that enveloped the entire carriage.
Qian Jun Douluo's eyes were filled with shock.
He had known Tang Hao was no ordinary man, and he had known the Clear Sky Sect's Clear Sky Hammer legacy was astonishing, but he had never expected-
Never expected it to be this monstrous!
A Quasi-Titled Douluo who had only just reached Level 90 and did not even have a ninth Soul Ring could actually fight the Level 95 Supreme Pontiff to a standstill?!
Was he even human?
Inside the carriage,
Chen Qianqiu watched the scene through the window, a thoughtful gleam flickering in his dark golden slit pupils.
He silently analyzed the battle:
Tang San hasn't been born yet, so the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin, definitely won't bear to sacrifice herself. Tang Hao only has eight Soul Rings. Even with Ring Detonation, he should still be within controllable limits.
Tang Hao's Great Sumeru Hammer move must have burned through a great deal of Soul Power. He may even have detonated several Soul Rings already. But no matter what, he doesn't have a ninth Soul Ring. With Qian Xunji's strength, he should still be able to suppress him.
It's just...
Chen Qianqiu narrowed his eyes. Tang Hao was the protagonist's father, after all. However impossible it might seem, there was no telling whether some unforeseen change might occur.
After several exchanges, a tremendous crash rang out.
In midair, Qian Xunji remained standing in the sky. He lowered his head to glance at his palm, profound shock and wariness flashing through his eyes.
Tang Hao had actually injured him?
A Quasi-Titled Douluo had injured a Level 95 Titled Douluo?
"The Clear Sky Sect..."
Qian Xunji murmured, the killing intent in his eyes growing even stronger:
"I absolutely cannot let someone like this leave alive!"
On the other side-
Using the lingering waves of power and the smoke and dust as cover, Tang Hao fled swiftly with Ah Yin in his arms, moving who knew how much faster than usual!
He had become a man drenched in blood, wounds covering his body and blood staining him red from head to toe!
Just now, he had detonated five Soul Rings and burned through most of his Soul Power and Qi and blood, only barely managing to withstand Qian Xunji's Ninth Soul Skill!