Chapter 36: Almost Had His Head Blown Open

"Can the power of such a soul skill really be unleashed by a Soul King?" Chen Xin, who had also been shaken back, was shocked.

If it were merely a standard Soul King attack, it would have been absolutely impossible to force him back.

The primary reason he was forced back was the terrifying high temperature and scorching flames contained within the power of this soul skill.

Even he, a 97th Level Super Douluo, felt a lingering fear when facing this intense heat and scorching flame.

If it had been anyone else, they might have already melted.

"Is my strength now sufficient to teach your Rongrong?" Ma Hongjun said calmly.

"I admit that I truly underestimated you. You are the only person in the world who could fight me like this while only a Soul King. You are qualified." Chen Xin was silent for a moment, then nodded, acknowledging Ma Hongjun's strength.

"What you said below, about possessing the ability to change the defects of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda... is it true?"

"Has Rongrong really been freed from it?"

Chen Xin was very concerned about this question, so much so that he had wanted to ask all along, but there was no opportunity during the fight just now.

Now that the engagement between the two sides had reached a white-hot stage, he took this opportunity to ask and confirm it.

"It is true."

"I will take you to see her in a moment." Ma Hongjun nodded.

"Why not join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? As long as you join, you will absolutely be the top priority for cultivation. The vast majority of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's wealth and resources will be inclined toward you. With your talent, you will certainly be able to become a Title Douluo within ten years!"

"And all you would need to do is protect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Chen Xin extended a sincere invitation.

"Thank you for the invitation, Your Excellency, but I do not intend to live under someone else's roof. As for resources and money, I will find a way to obtain them myself." Ma Hongjun shook his head and refused.

Alchemy and weapon forging were enough for him to acquire endless wealth.

"However, since Sect Master Ning spent so much money purchasing my two items, I can represent Phoenix Academy and reach a long-term cooperation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I can produce many such Pills and weapons. You can choose to provide the materials and pay me a processing fee, or pay the full price."

"If Rongrong joins Phoenix Academy, she can also learn alchemy and weapon forging in the future."

Ma Hongjun said; his goal was to make money quickly—to make big money!

Now that he had arrived, he naturally had to snatch away the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, this major client.

As for Tang San's Hidden Weapon? Heh, what a joke. Your trashy things want to compete with me for business? "You can produce many!?" Chen Xin was startled.

Never mind the Marrow Cleansing Pill; even those weapons that could be bound by a drop of blood and grow alongside their master were very strong, even if they couldn't absorb a Spirit Ring.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a major sect focused on support, and its disciples lacked offensive means. If this kind of weapon could be popularized, the benefits would absolutely outweigh the drawbacks! Everyone would have a weapon, and everyone could have the power to protect themselves!

This was what they most hoped to see! "Yes, I can produce many, as long as there are enough materials." Ma Hongjun nodded.

"I understand what you mean. I will convey your meaning to the Sect Master, and I presume he will not refuse." Chen Xin nodded.

"Let's go, let's go down and have a good talk."

Chen Xin took the initiative to put away the Seven Kill Sword and descended.

Ma Hongjun also flew down.

However, at this very moment, an intense sense of crisis swept over him.

"This aura... it's Tang Hao!"

Ma Hongjun's pupils constricted; he had actually forgotten about this bastard!

"Great! Sumeru! Hammer!!"

"Brat, go to hell!!!"

Above the sky, dark clouds gathered and lightning flashed. A massive hammer, as if it were about to pierce the entire heavens and earth, fell rapidly toward the crown of Ma Hongjun's head.

The Phoenix sent a strong sense of impending death, making the hair on Ma Hongjun's body stand on end. "This is!"

Chen Xin's pupils constricted, and his expression changed drastically.

With a flash, he arrived in front of Ma Hongjun.

"Seven Kill True Body!"

"Ninth Spirit Skill: God and Demon Dual Slash!"

A massive blue figure holding the Seven Kill Sword appeared, and a red-and-blue longsword tore through the sky, colliding with the falling Great Sumeru Hammer.

The strongest attack met the strongest burst! If he had been at his peak at the 96th level, Chen Xin might not have been able to take this hammer, but now that he was a 97th Level Super Douluo, he had just managed to withstand it.

The powerful force instantly sent both sides flying.

Ma Hongjun also took advantage of this moment to activate the Rainbow Transformation Technique and disappeared into the horizon.

"Chen Xin, what is the meaning of this! You actually blocked me from killing the thief!" Tang Hao questioned angrily.

"He is a friend of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! Tang Hao, I didn't expect you to emerge at this time and actually ambush a child. Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by the world!" Chen Xin sneered.

He didn't understand why Tang Hao would ambush a Soul King. Could it be that he had some grudge against Ma Hongjun? Even if he did, it didn't matter; he wasn't afraid of this fellow Tang Hao at all! His Seven Kill Sword was not to be trifled with! At this moment, Tang Hao was also slightly wary of Chen Xin. He discovered that the aura Chen Xin released had completely surpassed his own, reaching the level of a 97th Level Super Douluo.

His own current level was 94, and he had many hidden ailments and injuries that had not fully recovered. Even with his ultimate trump card, Exploding Ring, he had to consider the consequences of using it.

Most importantly, the target he had originally been able to kill had already vanished without a trace.

If not for Chen Xin's interference, that hammer just now would have absolutely smashed Ma Hongjun's head open and killed him! He already harbored hatred toward Chen Xin and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in his heart.

But in order not to continue creating powerful enemies for the Clear Sky Sect, he chose to endure and wait for the next opportunity.

'Hmph, I don't believe you thief will be so lucky every time! I'll catch an opportunity sooner or later!' Tang Hao thought to himself.

Just as he intended to leave, suddenly, it was his turn to feel a sense of crisis rise in his heart.

At the same time, Ma Hongjun had already arrived in the higher firmament.

"Damn Tang Hao, how dare you ambush me!"

His eyes were filled with fury.

He took out a large handful of Blue Silver Pill and swallowed them.

In his rage, he drained all the soul power in his body.

"First Soul Skill: Wutong Tree Flowers Bloom!"

"Fifth Soul Skill: Phoenix Sun Flare!"

"Tang Hao, I'll fuck your grandmother! Go to hell!!!"

Nine high-temperature suns, carrying the power to burn the heavens and boil the seas, appeared on the horizon, arranged in a nine-star alignment; the air was burned away, and life within this range evaporated; between heaven and earth, the world fell into a silence shrouded by a terrifying sea of solar flames, and a giant flaming tree bloomed!

A massive Phoenix stood atop the Supreme Firmament, transforming into the largest sun and firing a high-temperature beam with powerful destructive and explosive capabilities! The terrifying beam pierced through every sun! Each time it passed through a sun, its power, temperature, and speed instantly doubled! Ultimately, the flare beam, having increased ninefold, locked onto Tang Hao and descended, impossible to dodge! This strike was even more ferocious than the one that hit Tang Hao the first time.

"Senior Chen Xin, let's go!"

After finishing this strike, he pulled out a large handful of Blue Silver Pill and swallowed them to quickly recover his soul power, then sent a sound transmission to Chen Xin before turning into a streak of Rainbow Light and disappearing into the horizon.

Chen Xin also discovered the terror of this move: "This kid still has a trump card hidden! This is his Fifth Soul Skill? So terrifying!?"

He dared not linger either; even at his 97th Level, he felt the lethal threat of this beam!

Turn around! Retreat at maximum speed!

He had to take Feng Zhi, who was below, and run away! (End of chapter)