Chapter 20: with translation of chapter title

In Tang Hao's mind, that day and that spear involuntarily surfaced; he didn't admit aloud that he had fled.

He just lightly said: "A few days ago I fought a Soul Douluo who used a firearm; he possessed a 100,000-year eighth soul ring; moreover, his soul ring configuration was extraordinarily bizarre and shocking."

His combat power is not weaker than mine; he already knows of Xiao San's existence, and he also said he would go to the Spirit Hall to denounce me for a reward.

Tang Yuehua's face instantly turned somewhat strange; looking at Tang Hao, an inexplicable light shone in his eyes.

At this moment Tang Hao didn't understand.

He gave a light sigh; Tang Yuehua walked to the table, rummaged and took out a piece of information, handing it to Tang Hao.

On it was clearly written the true identity of the owner of that day's firearm.

Among the four single-attribute clans, Yang Yun of the Breaking Clan; not long ago he had pulled Yang Wudi down from the clan chief position.

He united the Agility Clan and the Control Clan to found the Breaking Heaven Sect, with Yang Yun becoming its sect leader.

A single spear pierced the Diamond Rhino defense of Huyan Po from the Elephant Armor Sect; yesterday he fought a Bone Douluo to a stalemate; his rank has reached Title Douluo.

Age: eighteen.

He is actually a member of the Breaking Clan; no wonder I felt his martial soul so familiar, and he harbors an inexplicable hostility toward me.

No wonder his attack power is so formidable; also no wonder I could only flee.

Although he didn't go all out, the fact that he could fight a Bone Douluo to a draw shows his ability to battle above his rank is exceptionally outstanding.

Tang Hao understood clearly in his heart, yet he couldn't help feeling angry.

These subsidiary sects actually dare to bear a grudge; back then, didn't the Clear Sky Sect also protect them for many years?

And now they actually bite back? 'How come the Strength Clan isn't among them?' Tang Hao spotted the key point.

Tang Yuehua hesitated and said: "Maybe it's because the Strength Clan isn't in the Star Luo Empire, second brother; why don't you try going to the Strength Clan to see if you can win them over again?"

Back then, the Strength Clan was most loyal to you and to the Clear Sky Sect; the opportunity is still great.

After thinking it over repeatedly, Tang Hao's mind was filled with Xiao Wu's image.

A Soul Douluo cannot approach Xiao San, otherwise that 100,000-year spirit beast would likely suffer misfortune; the risk of it being seized would skyrocket.

But we can have the Titan send a few Soul Sage clansmen to protect Xiao San, while I myself will likely have to flee for a period.

The Clear Sky Sect—he has no face to return.

These past few days he hasn't even had time to return to Holy Spirit Village to glance at Yin Yin; he feels guilty.

Yuehua, I entrust Xiao San's affairs to you; big brother will certainly not neglect Xiao San; I believe in him. Tang Hao said in a low voice.

He let out a long breath of foul air.

Take care.

Tang Yuehua still wanted to say something, but before her stood no one; it was as if he had never come.

A tear fell from her eyes; the second brother, who hadn't been seen in years and once radiated vigor, had become so wan and dejected.

She felt heartache.

The next day, Tang Yuehua received news; two Soul Sages of the Strength Clan left the Tian Dou Empire.

She knew the Strength Clan's side was stable; but the other three clans might completely break with the Strength Clan.

Sunset Forest.

Yang Yun and A Li walked in the forest, according to information gathered outside Sunset Forest; the location of Dugu Bo's poison formation should be nearby.

Last time we were also rushed, didn't think of this layer.

I don't often come to Sunset Forest, but those outside teams that help hunt soul rings are regulars.

In Sunset Forest, which areas are accessible and which are deadly no-go zones are clear to those information dealers.

There's no need to waste time seeking what can be resolved with gold soul coins.

Not long after, a green toxic mist came into view drifting in the air; very conspicuous.

"Finally found it, came without effort." Yang Yun exhaled, and Falling Heart Flame formed a fire shield at his side; these ordinary toxins were burnt to nothing before they even approached.

A Li walked forward holding the Flame Spear Chong Li: "I'll go ahead to scout the path."

At the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, Dugu Bo opened his eyes to look outside: "Someone actually intruded into my poison formation, advancing with incredible speed; just who is so arrogant?"

Dugu Bo rose, tapped the ground with his toes, and flew toward the outer poison formation.

From above, looking down, two people walked one after another in the poison formation; Dugu Bo was greatly surprised to see the flames beside the latter.

"Is this person's martial soul fire? How can this martial soul block my poison?" Dugu Bo's gaze never shifted.

On the ground, Yang Yun suddenly lifted his head; ahead, A Li shot into the sky, thrusting his Flame Spear Chong Li toward Dugu Bo's lung.

"Who are you, daring to intrude into my poison formation?" Dugu Bo sidestepped narrowly, the Azure Qilin Snake Emperor coiling around his body as he asked in a deep voice.

The Azure Qilin Snake Emperor martial soul roared at the two.

Yang Yun leapt into the high sky beside A Li, gazing directly at Dugu Bo: "Sunset Forest is ownerless land; your poison formation is merely a forcible occupation; I wish to seize it—what's wrong with that?"

Upon hearing that, Dugu Bo snorted coldly, no longer hesitating, as his nine soul rings lit up in succession.

But when he saw the eight soul rings on Yang Yun, he was still stunned for a moment.

How did you achieve your soul rings? You even have a 100,000-year eighth ring—who exactly are you, and what is your purpose here?

A Li had no interest in chatting with Dugu Bo; his long spear lunged at him again.

Seventh soul skill—Martial Soul True Form! The Azure Qilin Snake Emperor, like an ink-black flood dragon, danced in the air, spewing a stream of dark green toward A Li.

Fourth soul skill—Pierce Heaven.

A Li's figure flashed and he appeared before Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo keenly noticed that when A Li used a soul skill, it was Yang Yun's soul rings that lit up.

Before he could comprehend, a sharp piercing pain shot through his shoulder.

You can pierce my poison without a scratch? Impossible.

The Title Douluo's soul power defense was as nothing before A Li's spear; a twist of the tip drew an anguished cry from Dugu Bo.

"Medusa's Gaze"

A strange undulation emanated from Dugu Bo's head, and A Li's motion of holding the spear instantly stiffened.

In an instant, it turned into a stone statue.

Dugu Bo grabbed the spear shaft, letting the spear break, and the stone statue fell from the air.

He raised his head to look at Yang Yun, only to find the other's expression overly calm; this made Dugu Bo's heart skip a beat.

"Fourth Soul Skill—Piercing Heaven"

Another hand was pierced again, the familiar spear and familiar figure; A Li snapped her wrist back, retrieving the spear.

Dugu Bo's gaze was like seeing a ghost as his figure exploded backward—what kind of freak is this,

Not only immune to his own poison, but even after being hit by the head soul bone skill—'Medusa's Gaze'—and turning into a stone statue; he could still emerge.

Recalling the just‑seen soul ring, a hint of speculation surfaced in Dugu Bo's mind; this spear‑wielding woman couldn't be that man's martial soul, could she?

Dugu Bo was thinking when a chilling sensation spread across his neck.

A Li's cool, elder‑sister voice rang out: "Don't move, or you will die."

Yang Yun floated down from the air before Dugu Bo and gave a light laugh: "As expected, you are the weakest frontline combatant among the Titled Douluo, the Poison Douluo; sadly your poison is useless against me; I also know your weak point."

"Du Gu Yan, your beloved granddaughter has been poisoned just like you; I can help you and help your granddaughter resolve the martial soul defect, and even make your granddaughter a top‑tier genius."

Dugu Bo lowered his gaze to the spear tip at his throat and said coldly: "What's the price?"

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