Chapter 224: and ===GLOSSARY===

Chen Xin stood like a true immortal atop the head of the hundred-meter Bone Dragon, gripping a Seven Kill Sword, his expression tinged with surprise.

The dragon's expression matched Chen Xin's exactly; though they were uninjured, their attack did not hit Tang Hao, for Tang Hao's explosive strike this time actually blocked their combined blow.

Even working together, they could probably match a ninety‑nine‑rank Titled Douluo—yet Tang Hao actually managed to block their combined strike?

The dragon let out a low grunt: "This Blast Ring truly lives up to the Clear Sky Sect's secret god‑skill; even with a shattered body it can still unleash such an attack."

Chen Xin's expression remained unchanged as he said lightly, "Tang Hao, you are indeed a genius, so I will hold nothing back!"

Tang Hao gazed coldly at the dragon and Chen Xin above the heavens, wiped a smear of blood from the corner of his mouth with his hand, his heart filled with endless grief.

He had just unleashed his strongest strike, yet it merely managed to barely block their combined blow; his body was already too shattered, and without the six soul bones and the final Blue Silver Emperor ninth soul ring's immense vitality, he would have died long ago.

Now…… he has no hope of survival.

Even the Blast Ring could only barely block their combined strike; he had no trump cards left, for his body could no longer endure.

"Come on!" Tang Hao roared, and his Clear Sky Hammer in hand solidified somewhat more.

The Blast Ring could no longer be used; now he could only use this move to fend off the enemy's attack.

Thereafter, Chen Xin's black ninth soul ring on his body lit up directly.

"Osmanthus trees flourish for a hundred miles, partridges sing till noon's shade, the cliffs of Yanping Ferry stand sharp as a blade, swords leave the river, waters flow on."

"Ninth Soul Skill—Sword Dao Chen Xin"

As the power of his ninth soul ring was released, Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword in his hand turned pure white like jade, as flawless as the purest white jade, yet it possessed lethal killing power!

The Bone Dragon beneath Chen Xin also moved; its black ninth soul ring flashed, the dragon's whole body burst forth with a more violent soul power undulation, a layer of dark light suddenly enveloped it, and the dragon turned into a blade of cold light that slammed into Tang Hao.

"Bone Dragon emerges from the sea, soaring the vast heavens, wandering free, supporting the three extremes, the wind follows."

"Ninth Soul Skill: Bone Transforms into Divine Dragon, Heavy Extremity Strike!"

This time the Sumeru Hammer failed to block their ninth soul skill as hoped; Tang Hao only held on for a moment before his Clear Sky Hammer shattered into fragments, and the endless sword intent together with the dragon completely devoured him.

The three's full‑force blow kicked up countless dust and sand, the surroundings already reduced to powder were smoothed flat once more, turning the once pristine land of clear waters and verdant hills into a depression.

At the deepest point of the depression, Tang Hao's figure had vanished, replaced by six soul bones radiating flowing light.

These are the very things Tang Hao left behind; the quality of these six soul bones is top‑tier, the lowest among them being of thirty‑thousand‑year grade.

The Bone Dragon returned to Chen Xin's side and turned back into Gu Rong; Gu Rong then gestured casually at the soul bones in the depression, and the six soul bones flew straight into a black vortex and vanished.

This is Gu Rong's current grasp of spatial power; he didn't even need a Soul Tool as a medium, directly storing the soul bones within his own Bone Dragon space.

Chen Xin had also retracted his martial soul by now; the two of them together faced the crippled Tang Hao with virtually no pressure, and with this matter settled, the grudge between the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect and the Clear Sky Sect was essentially concluded.

However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect now fears the Clear Sky Sect not at all; even without this incident, the future Clear Sky Sect would inevitably stand opposed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, so they merely eliminated the threat in advance.

But when the left wing returned, Chen Xin and Gu Rong's expressions changed, especially Gu Rong's, for there was no trace of Tang San in this place.

Although Gu Rong hadn't been keeping close watch on Tang Hao and his son, if Tang San had left, he should have noticed—so how could Tang San have vanished without any sign?

Gu Rong's face looked somewhat grim; Chen Xin sighed and comforted, "Old bone, you've seen Tang Hao's talent yourself—having this method is not hard to accept."

"Although Tang San is a genius, he is only at the Soul King realm now; with Xuan'er in the future, Tang San will not become a threat."

Gu Rong nodded at the words; he felt little psychological pressure, merely that a mere Soul King had slipped away silently from under his grasp, leaving him somewhat embarrassed.

Afterward, Gu Rong looked toward the spot where Tang Hao had emerged from the cave; there was now nothing left, the surrounding hills had been leveled flat, let alone the Blue Silver Emperor.

Thus there are only two possibilities: either the Blue Silver Emperor was taken away beforehand, or it was reduced to powder in the battle's aftermath.

Gu Rong glanced around, then said, "Let's go, return to report to the sect master."

Thereupon Gu Rong released his martial soul again; two yellow, two purple, five black, and nine soul rings appeared on his body, the eighth ring lighting up, and all the surrounding powder and broken earth and stone were transported elsewhere by the spatial gate.

After erasing all traces, Gu Rong and the others entered the spatial gate and vanished from this place.

In Tiandu City, a handsome youth arrived at the empire's most authoritative aristocratic etiquette academy, named Moon Pavilion.

The handsome youth had a head of dark‑blue long hair, within which faint gold glints sparkled; his features were exquisite, his skin smooth as a maiden's, drawing involuntary gazes.

This person is the fleeing Tang San, who has now successfully obtained his fifth soul ring, and his Blue Silver Grass martial soul has completed its awakening, becoming the true Blue Silver Emperor.

The change in appearance allows Tang San to start life anew under a new identity, without worrying about being recognized by those who knew him before.

At this moment Tang San wore a single‑layer plain garment, with a earth‑yellow cloth sack slung behind him, half a stalk of Blue Silver Grass peeking out; however this stalk of Blue Silver Grass was not ordinary, for merely looking at it one sees it is exceedingly elegant and beautiful, like a noble's artwork.

Tang San arrived at the gate of Moon Pavilion; just as he reached the entrance, before he could enter, he was stopped.

Two youths in blue robes blocked his path; both youths looked rather handsome, neat and refined, each raising a hand to stop Tang San.

The youth on the right, with a calm face, said, "Sorry, please stay; Moon Pavilion does not receive those whose attire is unkempt."

Hearing this, Tang San furrowed his brow; his clothes were simple yet neat and proper, but because he was carrying his mother, some dirt inevitably stained his person.

Nevertheless, hearing such words, Tang San still felt a bit resentful, for he had come to seek his aunt.

According to what his father said, his aunt was the owner of Moon Pavilion; how dare they refuse him entry?

Of course Tang San also knew that circumstances outweighed the individual; now was not the time to start a conflict, so his face showed no displeasure, instead he put on a smile: "Hello, I have come to find the owner of Moon Pavilion."

The people of Moon Pavilion are actually not as unpleasant as in the original work, after all they are the top‑tier, most authoritative etiquette training institute of the entire Tiandu Empire.

Although the two youths saw that Tang San's attire was not immaculate, they had no other objection and simply asked, "Who are you looking for?"

Tang San said, "Please inform Lady Moon Hua, just say 'When the full moon is waning, an old friend still comes,' and she will know who I am."

(End of chapter)