The Moonlight Is Beautiful

No one present could have imagined that Qian Renxue would stand there blankly, as if her soul had been ripped out. Even Tang Xiao, who was attacking, was somewhat surprised. This excessively beautiful woman seemed to have gone mad, neither dodging nor avoiding, nor making any defense or counterattack. But he didn't care about that; he would smash her to death as many as he could.

Tang Xiao, wielding the hammer with both hands, leaped into the air and slammed it down on Qian Renxue, who was standing there dumbfounded. The Clear Sky Hammer in his hands created a phantom image dozens of meters long in mid-air, and its immense pressure seemed to crush everything in the world.

"I can't move. Why am I so terrified? Why can't I move an inch? Qian Renxue... so separating me was the right thing to do. Fear... is a negative emotion too. I never thought I'd be this scared. And yet... I still dare to dream of competing with the original body for something... how laughable..."

"Speaking of which, the moonlight is truly beautiful tonight, so round and bright..."

The giant hammer was about to crash down, obscuring the moon before her eyes. For some reason, Qian Renxue felt as if time had slowed down. She watched as the enormous phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer gradually blocked the moonlight and slowly descended. She could see the expression on the middle-aged man's face, as well as the three moonlit sword energies that were incredibly fast and out of place in her vision.

"Wait... sword energy?"

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

Just as Qian Renxue seemed to be immersed in her own world, three extremely fast icy blue sword energies, tinged with Yue Guang, turned snow-white and instantly cleaved Tang Xiao's massive Clear Sky Hammer shadow into several pieces. The terrifying sword energy, after cutting through the energy-formed hammer shadow, actually froze the cut surfaces instantly, allowing the full moon to reappear in her eyes, and a small black dot in the Yue Guang was rapidly growing larger.

"It's him... Yu Tianshuang..."

As if descending from the heavens, Yu Tianshuang's figure in blue appeared before Qian Renxue's eyes. Her pupils dilated again, because after shattering Tang Xiao's attack, this man didn't even glance at her. He simply grew larger and larger in her vision, and then came to her side and pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Um..."

Qian Renxue stared in disbelief at Yu Tianshuang, who was so close to her, feeling the warmth emanating from her waist. For some reason, she felt that nothing else mattered anymore; it was as if being in his arms was the warmest and safest place in the world.

Holding a sword in one hand and with a woman in his arms, Yu Tianshuang managed to force Tang Xiao into a disadvantageous position within a few moves. Then, with a single swing of his sword, he unleashed a massive pillar of sword energy, forcing Tang Xiao back hundreds of meters before finally Qian Renxue.

"Are you stupid? You didn't move an inch. If I hadn't arrived in time, you would be dead, you know? Also, weren't you supposed to be completing the Angel God Trial? How did you end up here?"

After Qian Renxue, Yu Tianshuang turned around and began to scold her. But he didn't know what was wrong with the woman; perhaps she had truly lost her mind. Yu Tianshuang had assumed that with her proud nature, she wouldn't be happy to be spoken to like that, but the woman was staring intently at him, her golden eyes seeming to overflow with tears. Yu Tianshuang, somewhat overwhelmed, awkwardly looked away and said, "Can't you speak properly anymore? Why are you staring at me like that?"

"So that's why I like you so much. But... it's really great to like you..."

Although she shared memories with Qian Renxue, Inner Qian Renxue of negative emotions and an evil soul, couldn't understand why Qian Renxue was so concerned and fascinated by Yu Tianshuang. So much so that the first thing she did after emerging was to understand why. But in that crucial moment, with Qian Renxue in her arms, looking at his sharply defined profile, his words of concern, and his cold yet captivating eyes, she understood.

"Nonsense... Oh well, take care of yourself..."

Yu Tianshuang didn't know the deeper meaning behind Qian Renxue's words. Although he felt something was off, he didn't have time to think about it now. He immediately flew to Bibi Dong's side and looked at the Clear Sky Sect members opposite him. Among them was Blazing Sun Douluo, whom he had fought before, who was also in that formation.

"You've finally arrived, and you did a great job..."

The arrival of Yu Tianshuang instantly relieved Bibi Dong pressure. The scene of him shattering Tang Xiao's Clear Sky Hammer phantom with a single sword strike and repelling him with just a few sword strikes was truly astonishing. The Clear Sky Sect members were now on high alert upon seeing him join them.

"You've come, but the task you gave me has failed..."

Yu Tianshuang stood beside Bibi Dong hand, and said with some self-reproach. Bibi Dong looked at him with some surprise, but quickly understood, because she probably guessed why Yu Tianshuang had failed. It was definitely not because he couldn't beat Bo Saixi. Bibi Dong probably knew Yu Tianshuang's strength better than he did himself.

"I know... Shui Bing'er hasn't become a god yet, so I understand why. I don't blame you, it's alright. Even if Tang San a god, it doesn't matter. Besides... he might not even have the chance to become a god anymore..."

The battle between Tang San and his son was only sustained by Tang Hao's almost unbeatable Ring Detonation during that period, as well as Tang San's divine artifacts and Divine Skill. For a short time, they maintained a delicate balance with Golden Crocodile Douluo and the Sword Bone Douluo. However, the frost that Bibi Dong could feel even from hundreds of meters away made her realize that Tang San and his son could not hold on for long.

"Shui Bing'er!!! I defeated you once, so you can never defeat me! Golden Thirteen Halberds, First Form: Unfixed Storm!"

Tang San had already learned the Ring Detonation and the Great Sumeru Hammer from Tang Hao. He knew his father's current state and originally planned to unleash a powerful attack with Tang Hao to catch the opponents off guard and kill the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School members. However, he didn't expect Yu Tianshuang and Shui Bing'er to arrive. The Clear Sky Sect was originally their trump card, but Qian Renxue's appearance forced them to reveal it prematurely. Now, with Shui Bing'er's addition, the father and son were immediately at a disadvantage.

"Ha, just like you? After being defeated by Tianshuang once, you're destined to be second best forever? Tang San... you're truly laughable. Who do you think I am? A ridiculous crawler like you? Today I'll turn you into an ice sculpture. After all these years, let me see if you're still immune to my icy power!"

To be honest, perhaps in her early years, Shui Bing'er was somewhat dejected after being defeated by Tang San's ice immunity. But so many years have passed, and both her strength and temperament have long since put that defeat behind her. Hearing Tang San bring it up again, she chuckled disdainfully and replied dismissively.