Chapter 294: Tang San Leads the Clear Sky Sect on Campaign

Among the world's three great Limit Douluo, Yang Xiong's favorite and most admired one is also Qian Daoliu.

With Qian Daoliu's strength, if he truly ignored his original promise with Tang Chen, he could completely annihilate the Clear Sky Sect, and could even, using Limit Douluo power, directly slay all the world's masters, allowing the Spirit Empire to easily unify the world.

Unfortunately, Qian Daoliu is the person Yang Xiong understands the least; to say he has no ambition would be wrong, for he would not have backed Bibidong to become the Spirit Empire's Emperor, nor could he have cultivated to the Limit Douluo level.

Yet to call him a gentleman while he permits Bibidong to assault the major sects, even acting as the behind‑the‑scenes push.

At this moment, Yang Xiong truly confronting Qian Daoliu seems to finally grasp Tang Chen's words: in Tang Chen's eyes, Qian Daoliu is a coward.

Perhaps Tang Chen has long understood Qian Daoliu's nature, which is why that original pact existed and why it planted a hidden risk for the Spirit Hall's ruin.

"Senior, I've always had one thing I don't quite understand: why did you arrange Qian Renxue to infiltrate the Tian Dou Huang Gong back then? Otherwise, given Qian Renxue's talent, today's strength would certainly be far beyond this."

Qian Daoliu fell silent upon hearing this, and after a while finally opened his mouth.

"Xiao Xue is overly ambitious; everyone in the Spirit Hall dotes on her, so she gets no real training, and she also wants to prove herself, which is why I arranged for Xiao Xue to infiltrate the Tian Dou Huang Gong."

"It seems my decision back then was wrong; Xiao Xue has been hiding her true self and her personality these years, which, as a Soul Grandmaster, is already a major taboo."

"Especially after Xiao Xue lost to you back then, her mindset seemed to shift; she has constantly wanted to challenge you again, and she didn't expect to lose even more badly this time."

Yang Xiong laughed: "Losing this time might be a good thing for Qian Renxue; only by truly experiencing win and loss can one grasp the cruelty of battle, and not be as disdainful as before."

Qian Daoliu nodded: "Perhaps. After losing to you back then, Xiao Xue has been diligently training these years, her strength improving rapidly, yet I know she remains full of resentment, wanting to truly prove herself."

"Losing to you again this time may deepen her obsession, strengthening her belief in becoming stronger."

……

Yang Xiong and Qian Daoliu chatted mildly for a while, exchanging views on Soul Grandmaster changes and even discussing the continent's situation, like two outsiders.

Not only does Yang Xiong hold great caution toward Qian Daoliu, Qian Daoliu also clearly harbors a hint of caution toward Yang Xiong.

Yang Xiong's recovery ability seemed exaggerated to Qian Daoliu; after just enduring a massive battle, his injuries healed so quickly, even his soul power recovered.

Before Qian Daoliu left, Yang Xiong asked again.

"Senior, I have a slight confusion in my heart; could you help me resolve it?"

Qian Daoliu smiled: "Your talent is outstanding; there should be nothing in this world you cannot achieve. I am merely older; you may speak plainly."

Yang Xiong's expression was serious: "Senior, with your strength, would you truly lose to Tang Chen and Bo Saixi? At least from the recent battle with Qian Renxue, the Six-Winged Angel Weapon Soul should theoretically be unbeatable."

Qian Daoliu's mouth twitched a smile: "Is winning and losing really that important? Back then, the three great Limit Douluo's strengths differed only slightly, each had their own strengths, and there was no real win‑lose."

Yang Xiong then looked thoughtfully at Qian Daoliu's departing back, noting that with their level of strength and realm, unless they truly fought to the death, it would be hard to determine a victor.

In Spirit City, Qian Renxue returned, covered in wounds.

In Douluo Hall, everyone gathered together, and even Bibidong came into the Douluo Hall.

Bibidong's expression turned cold.

"Xiao Xue, I warned you in advance not to challenge Yang Xiong, yet you didn't listen; now you've been taught a lesson, right?"

Qian Renxue clenched her teeth: "My affairs are none of your business; even if I lose, it's honorable. Can you actually defeat Yang Xiong?"

Bibidong's expression wavered upon hearing this, and finally left the Douluo Hall.

The other Six Great Offerings all focused on Qian Renxue's injuries, while only Qian Daoliu sat alone at the center of the great hall.

Qian Renxue showed a hint of despondency.

"Grandfather, I have disappointed you; I didn't expect to be defeated by Yang Xiong again, and I didn't expect to lose so badly this time."

As Qian Renxue said, using Ninety-Eighth Level soul power to battle a quasi Title Douluo, there has never been a precedent of losing; Qian Renxue may be nailed to the pillar of disgrace for life.

Qian Daoliu seemed much more serious than before.

"Xiao Xue, have you ever wondered why you lost? Have you considered that in terms of Soul Power Level, the martial soul's Flight attribute, even the soul bone configuration, you are far stronger than Yang Xiong, yet the result was such a terrible loss?"

Qian Renxue thought carefully before speaking.

"Grandfather, this time I was overconfident; if we consider the Six-Winged Angel Weapon Soul's combat power in the sky, it can definitely surpass Yang Xiong. Even if it can't win, it certainly wouldn't lose, since Yang Xiong is only a quasi Title Douluo and can only rely on sword‑flight."

Qian Daoliu shook his head: "Xiao Xue, you still think too simply; I've studied Yang Xiong's history carefully—he wasn't that strong at the start, even weaker than Hu Liena and others."

"But only ten years have passed, and he is countless times stronger than the Spirit Hall's golden generation of that era; even I cannot contend with him now—his strength can be called the strongest of the younger generation."

"Moreover, from my observations, Yang Xiong's martial soul has undergone multiple changes over the years; you should know that for a martial soul to evolve, the suffering and life‑or‑death trials Yang Xiong has endured far exceed yours."

Qian Renxue said: "Grandfather, is it because I haven't undergone so many life‑or‑death trials?"

Qian Daoliu nodded: "That's only one reason; when facing life‑or‑death choices, Yang Xiong is braver than you, more reckless, forging ahead, always ready to stake his own life—this cannot be compensated for by experience."

After carefully reviewing the battle, Qian Renxue finally spoke.

"Grandfather, I understand now; I will never lose to Yang Xiong again, never have such reservations again."

After Bibidong left the Douluo Hall, her face appeared extremely vicious yet full of caution.

She knew Qian Renxue's strength well; she didn't expect Yang Xiong could defeat her, especially since the Body Sect and Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect behind Yang Xiong have begun to join the battlefield, so she will likely have to face Yang Xiong directly.

"Yang Xiong, wait for me; I don't believe that with your mere mortal power you can contend with a true Divine Sense."

……

In the Star Dou Great Forest, recently Tang San, under the leadership of Xiao Wu and Tang Chen, has consecutively obtained multiple Soul Rings.

Especially after accepting the recruitment of the Evil God King, per his request, all Soul Rings chosen are of Evil and Dark attributes.

Tang San consecutively absorbed five top‑grade Soul Rings, including a Ten Thousand Year Level Nether Boa; this gave Tang San a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and also a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Bone.

Now Tang San's strength has reached Ninety‑Six; in a short time he rose from Level 87 to Level 96, a nine‑level increase in soul power.

Moreover, all five of Tang San's Soul Rings are over fifty thousand years old; after the Clear Sky Hammer absorbed five Dark and Evil attribute Soul Rings, it became immensely heavy, the martial soul alone weighing several thousand jin.

And Tang San now possesses five Soul Bones; aside from the Head Soul Bone originally given by Tang Hao, all the other Soul Bones lean toward Dark and Evil attributes.

Among them are the Mantis Leg External Soul Bone, a Ninety-Thousand-Year Black Scale Mermaid left‑arm Soul Bone, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Nether Boa left‑leg Soul Bone, and another from the Dark Night Demon Wolf's right‑leg Soul Bone.

This Dark Night Demon Wolf right‑leg Soul Bone also came from a Soul Ring absorbed by Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer, its age reaching the Eight‑Ten‑Thousand-Year Level.

In terms of age, essentially no Soul Bone is younger; especially the Mantis Leg External Soul Bone is already over eighty thousand years old.

Moreover, after continuously absorbing so many Evil‑attribute Soul Rings, the originally emerald Mantis Leg External Soul Bone has gradually turned ink‑green, looking extremely eerie.

Now Tang San's combat power is extremely strong; although only Ninety‑Six, it already rivals a Ninety‑Eighth Level Title Douluo.

Now the Star Dou Great Forest no longer has many high‑level soul beasts that meet Tang San's requirements, so Tang Chen decided to take Tang San and leave the Star Dou Great Forest first, and return to the Clear Sky Sect first.

Tang Chen is very confident in Tang San's strength; with Tang San present now, the Clear Sky Sect has no safety concerns in the short term.

But after staying in the Star Dou Great Forest for such a long time, Tang Chen's injuries are worsening, and it is estimated that his remaining lifespan will not be long.

Tang Chen originally planned to cultivate Tang San, and then fulfill his own final wish before death.

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao are very confident about Tang San's advancement; now Tang San can still absorb the last two Soul Rings. If a Hundred‑Thousand‑Year Soul Ring can be found, perhaps he can reach the Ninety‑Eighth Level, and even Level 99 is possible.

After Tang Chen finished briefing all matters of the Clear Sky Sect, he prepared to go alone to Sea God Island. Having been away from Killing City for such a long time, his longing for Bo Saixi deepened, and he could not bear to waste even a moment.

The Clear Sky Sect has recently been in close contact with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Body Sect; after the Three Great Sects communicated, they all decided to dispatch more experts to the front line.

The Body Sect's Lin Gong led several Title Douluo, plus one thousand Soul Grandmasters, and has already rushed to the front line.

The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, led personally by Ning Fengzhi and the Sword Douluo, commanded two thousand Soul Grandmasters and also rushed to the front line; additionally, Bone Douluo were present at the front, openly laying out all the trump cards.

After a resolution by the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, Tang San, plus two Elders, led half of the Soul Grandmasters to the front line, while there was already one Elder at the front; within the sect, two Title Douluo were stationed.

(End of chapter)