Chapter 188 An egg shaken until the yolk breaks, an earthworm cut in half vertically.
In the air.
Seven figures flew through the air.
At the forefront were Qian Renxue and Jiang Bai.
Qian Renxue wore a white-gold battle dress, her golden hair fluttering in the wind. Behind her, the phantom of a six-winged angel appeared and disappeared, holy and majestic.
Jiang Bai still stood with his arms crossed, his expression indifferent.
Jiang Li’er followed beside them, her long golden hair tied in a high ponytail, her crimson eyes filled with eager anticipation.
She wore a golden, form-fitting outfit, which made her radiant and beautiful. Her level ninety-four soul power fluctuations were released without any concealment.
Behind her stood four Title Douluo: Golden Crocodile Douluo, Azure Phoenix Douluo, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei.
Golden Crocodile watched Jiang Li’er’s retreating figure, his eyelids twitching involuntarily.
This girl...
He remembered that a little over a year ago, she was at roughly the same cultivation level as his granddaughter, Tian Yue.
But who would have thought that in just over a year, she would have so swiftly reached level ninety-four?!
And Tian Yue, that girl, is still a Soul Saint!
Golden Crocodile felt a mix of emotions.
Tian Yue must have become complacent!
He thought to himself: When I get back, I must give her a good spur!
...
The main peak of the Clear Sky Sect.
At the end of the iron chain bridge stood a massive stone gate, ten zhang high.
At this moment, over a hundred people had gathered before the stone gate.
Leading them was a middle-aged man who appeared to be in his forties.
He was over two meters tall, broad-shouldered and burly, quite imposing. A face sculpted like a work of art, short, grAh Ying hair, and piercing, piercing eyes.
That face bore a striking resemblance to Tang Hao.
Tang Xiao, the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, the Howling Sky Douluo.
Behind him stood five elders of the Clear Sky Sect, all with solemn expressions.
Further behind them were over a hundred direct disciples of the Clear Sky Sect.
They stood on either side of the mountain path, their gazes fixed on the approaching army in the distance.
In the disciples’ eyes were fear, anger, and also a hint of... bewilderment.
They had been in seclusion for far too long.
So long that they had forgotten what the outside world was like, knowing only of the formidable Battle Soul Hammer and the majestic Clear Sky Sect.
So long that they had forgotten what the name "Spirit Hall" meant.
Now, the Spirit Hall had arrived.
With thousands of elite Soul Masters, with nine Title Douluos.
The sheer force of their aura, the murderous intent, sent chills down the spines of these disciples who had never experienced true combat.
Tang Xiao took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "The Spirit Hall..."
His voice was deep and resonant, echoing through the valley like muffled thunder: "Why are they attacking my Clear Sky Sect for no reason?!"
The Seventh Elder stepped forward and sneered, "Good riddance!"
His eyes were filled with anger and disdain: "It’s perfect for letting these bastards know that my Clear Sky Sect isn’t completely wiped out!"
The Second Elder, however, was not as optimistic.
She looked at the distant army, then at the figures flying through the air ahead, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes.
"Sect Master..."
Her voice was soft, only audible to those around her: "This time, the Spirit Hall... seems truly intent on annihilating my Clear Sky Sect."
"Those ahead, they must all be Title Douluos."
"So many Title Douluos are enough to sweep through any sect on the continent."
Tang Xiao fell silent.
He knew, of course, that the Second Elder was telling the truth.
Each of those seven figures exuded a chilling aura.
He understood better than anyone what this meant.
But what could he do?
Surrender?
Surrender without a fight?
Then, how could Tang Xiao face his ancestors?
Tang Xiao took a deep breath and slowly said, "I know."
He turned to look at the disciples behind him.
Those young faces were all looking at him.
There was fear, expectation, and a touch of... dependence.
Tang Xiao’s gaze swept across their faces one by one.
Then he spoke: "But the Clear Sky Sect cannot retreat."
His voice was calm yet firm: "Back then, we had to close our mountains and go into seclusion because of Hao-di’s matter."
"Now, they’ve come knocking again."
"Can we still retreat?"
The disciples shouted in unison: "No!"
"The formidable Battle Soul Hammer! The majestic Clear Sky Sect!"
The sound echoed through the valley.
Their limited brain capacity held only a few words; they knew that saying this was definitely the right thing to do!
Tang Xiao nodded.
He turned back to look into the distance.
His gaze fixed on the young man at the head of the group.
His eyes were like those of someone looking at a group of ants.
Tang Xiao’s pupils contracted slightly.
This is Jiang Bai?
The one who killed Hao-di?
He had seen Jiang Bai’s portrait before. Tang Long, Tang Hu, and the others had brought back a lot of intelligence this time, and had also obtained a portrait of Jiang Bai.
Tang Xiao took a deep breath, suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind.
He stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "The Spirit Hall!"
His voice echoed through the valley: "What is your purpose in bringing your army here today?!"
Qian Renxue looked at him, the corners of her lips slightly upturned.
That smile was bright yet dangerous.
"What do you intend to do?"
She chuckled lightly, "Tang Xiao, what are you playing dumb for?"
Her voice was cold and authoritative: "Your Clear Sky Sect disciples attacked my Spirit Hall’s transport convoy and killed my Spirit Hall deacons."
"This debt..."
She paused, then said, word by word, "Today, it’s time to settle it."
Tang Xiao frowned: "What transport convoy? What deacons?"
His voice held a hint of doubt: "My Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for many years, never sending disciples out..."
"Never?"
Qian Renxue interrupted him, sneering, "What about Tang Long and Tang Hu?"
"And now, Tang Yu and Tang Xin from that Blue Tyrant Academy participating in the competition..."
She stared at Tang Xiao: "They’re also disciples of your Clear Sky Sect, aren’t they?"
Tang Xiao was taken aback.
Qian Renxue continued, "They attacked my Spirit Hall’s transport convoy within the Heaven Dou Empire’s territory, killing several deacons."
"You didn’t know about this?"
Tang Xiao’s face darkened.
He truly didn’t know.
Those children were sent down the mountain to gather intelligence on his orders, but the attack on the Spirit Hall’s transport convoy...
He looked at the five elders behind him.
The Second Elder’s expression changed: "Sect Master, this... we don’t know either!"
The Seventh Elder sneered: "Even if it’s true, so what?"
He stepped forward, staring at Jiang Bai, his eyes filled with anger: "Back then, Qian Daoliu came up the mountain, forcing us to close the mountain and go into seclusion!"
"Can’t we at least vent our anger?!"
Jiang Bai looked at him.
His gaze was calm as still water, revealing no emotion.
"Vent our anger?"
He smiled.
That smile made the Seventh Elder inexplicably uneasy.
"Fine."
Jiang Bai nodded slightly: "I’ll let you vent."
The words had barely left his lips!
His figure vanished into thin air!
The next instant!
He was already standing in front of the Seventh Elder!
In that instant, the Seventh Elder didn’t even have time to react!
He only saw a hand, as white as jade, magnify before his eyes!
Then...
"Bang—!!!"
A dull thud!
The Seventh Elder was sent flying backward like a cannonball!
"Boom—!!!"
He slammed heavily into the main hall door behind him!
The massive stone door collapsed with a deafening roar!
Scrap stones flew everywhere, dust billowed!
The Seventh Elder lay paralyzed in the rubble, coughing up mouthfuls of blood!
He struggled to his feet, only to discover that at least a dozen bones in his body were broken!
His soul power dissipated, his meridians were in disarray!
Those eyes, fixed on Jiang Bai, were filled with terror!
One move!
Just one move!
The Seventh Elder, a level 92 cultivator, didn’t even have the chance to retaliate!
The entire arena fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone from the Clear Sky Sect was stunned!
The disciples gaped, their eyes filled with disbelief!
Several elders were deathly pale, their bodies trembling slightly!
Tang Xiao’s pupils contracted sharply!
He stared at Jiang Bai, his eyes filled with horror!
This...how could this be?!
The Seventh Elder, though not the strongest, was still a level 92 Title Douluo!
How could he...be defeated like this in a single move?!
Jiang Bai withdrew his hand and lightly patted non-existent dust off his clothes.
The movement was casual and natural.
It was as if he hadn’t just knocked away a Title Douluo, but merely swatted away a fly.
Qian Renxue watched this scene, a slight smile playing on her lips.
She stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the Clear Sky Sect members.
Then, she raised her hand and flicked it lightly.
The movement was elegant yet deadly.
"That Tang Xiao, leave him to me."
Her voice was calm and icy: "The rest..."
She paused, then enunciated each word clearly: "Leave no one alive!"
"Shake the egg until the yolk is broken! Cut the earthworm in half lengthwise!!!"
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