"Clear Sky Sect! How dare you? Haven't you learned enough from the last lesson?"
The angelic sword in Qian Renxue's hand exploded with powerful energy. With a single swing, the sword slashed through the open space nearby, causing a massive explosion.
Smoke and dust flew everywhere as Snake Spear Douluo and Thorny Porpoise Douluo burned their life force to unleash full-power attacks, destroying a distant mountain before collapsing to the ground, powerless.
"Clear Sky Sect, just wait. I will definitely avenge my two uncles."
Taking advantage of the opportunity created by the two Douluo sacrificing their lives, Qian Renxue's golden angel wings flapped violently as she quickly escaped.
Seeing their young master leave, Snake Spear and Thorny Porpoise barely managed to stand and glared angrily at Tang Xiao in front of them. They were still alive and could buy a few more seconds for their young master.
Suddenly, two starlights flashed, immobilizing the weakened duo. It was a soul skill from a Level 97 Control System Super Douluo.
Snake Spear and Thorny Porpoise were frozen in place by the starlight, but also freed from the illusion. They looked at the four black-robed men in front of them in horror.
"Brother Mingguang, I didn't expect your spirit bone's psychedelic effect to be so powerful."
"No, it's all thanks to the Starshine Soul of the Sect Master. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to control these two so easily."
After absorbing the psychedelic spirit bone acquired by Xu Mingxi, Xu Mingguang—a Level 92 Control System Titled Douluo of the Star Crown Sect—sought out the illusion bone of Shi Nian. With his fifth soul skill, Starshine Soul, he could deceive enemies without their awareness.
This time, with the help of the Sect Master, he immediately entranced Qian Renxue and the other two, making them believe the attackers were from the Clear Sky Sect. As a result, they even used their secret weapons prepared for the Clear Sky Sect.
Snake Spear and Thorny Porpoise looked at the chains of starlight wrapped around their bodies, their minds momentarily blank—then came the realization.
"Star Crown Sect, it's you—you pretended to be the Clear Sky Sect!"
Snake Spear was stunned and began to understand past events. No wonder the Star Crown Sect revealed the news that Yuexuan was affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect. They escalated the conflict between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect so they could sit back and watch the two giants fight.
Once the young master returned to Spirit Hall, she would report that the attack was from the Clear Sky Sect, and the Grand Priest would certainly not let it go.
But behind the Clear Sky Sect stood Poseidon, the Sea God Douluo. If two peerless Douluo clashed, wouldn't the Star Crown Sect and other major factions gain the most?
Xu Mingxi ignored Snake Spear and motioned to the black-robed man beside him. He walked slowly toward the two helpless Douluo lying on the ground. A forging hammer appeared in his hand, and all six of his soul rings lit up simultaneously.
Tieniu was extremely excited at this moment. The two who lay before him, awaiting execution, were Titled Douluo—beings he had only ever dreamed of facing.
Originally just an ordinary blacksmith with no hope of reaching the Soul Emperor level, he had joined the Star Crown Sect simply to make a living. But unexpectedly, an elder had valued him for his soul rings' enhancement ability.
Later, the elder gifted him a 30,000-year-old Giant Ape spirit bone, which allowed him to break through to the Soul Emperor level. This cemented his loyalty to the Star Crown Sect.
With one hammer strike, Snake Spear's chest bone shattered. With another, Thorny Porpoise stopped breathing.
Xu Mingxi carefully checked to ensure they were dead. Confirming it, he retrieved their storage soul guides and the only trash-level spirit bone they carried.
Seeing their collapsed chests and shattered limbs, Xu Mingxi couldn't help but sneer.
Using spirit bones stolen from the Clear Sky Sect on them wasn't a loss. But I wonder if Spirit Hall is ready for another blow.
Qian Daoliu, old man, do you really believe those two Titled Douluo just died for nothing? Your granddaughter has been hunted down like that—can you really endure it?
Even if you can, what about your granddaughter? The two uncles who accompanied her for over a decade are dead. Can she bear that?
As expected, Qian Renxue stumbled into Spirit City. In the Elder Hall, Qian Daoliu suddenly opened his eyes, vanished in a flash, and caught the collapsing Qian Renxue.
"All healing soul masters, gather at the Elder Hall!"
The roar shook the entire city. Even Bibi Dong, who rushed over, was stunned to see Qian Renxue collapse weakly into Qian Daoliu's arms.
Such a commotion drew everyone's attention in Spirit City, including several worshippers. Seeing Qian Renxue unconscious, the killing intent in their hearts surged uncontrollably. The intense pressure shocked the soul masters throughout the city.
Qian Daoliu didn't waste a second explaining. He carried Qian Renxue straight into the Elder Hall. After examination by the gathered healing soul masters, they confirmed she was only exhausted, with no serious injuries—relieving everyone.
"Grand Priest, how could Xiaoxue end up like this? Where are Snake Spear and Thorny Porpoise? Why weren't they with her?"
"I don't know. Prepare for battle. No matter who hurt Xiaoxue, they will pay the price."
Qian Daoliu's eyes were filled with murderous intent. He had panicked when he first saw his granddaughter in such a state. After confirming she was safe, he could no longer suppress his fury.
Qian Renxue was not only his granddaughter, but also the hope for inheriting the Angel God's position and ensuring the Qian family's continued glory. He would never allow anyone to harm her.
Several Grand Priests waited outside the Elder Hall. Having watched Qian Renxue grow up, they felt deeply unsettled seeing her like this.
As the sun set and rose again, Qian Renxue, lying on the bed, slowly awakened. To return to Spirit Hall as fast as possible, she had pushed her body beyond its limit.
Seeing her grandfather standing beside the bed with concern in his eyes, Qian Renxue burst into tears and hugged him. They hadn't seen each other in over a decade.
"Grandfather, Uncle Snake Spear and Uncle Thorny Porpoise... they're all gone."
"Don't cry, Xiaoxue, I'm here. I will avenge you. Tell me—who hurt you?"
"It was the Clear Sky Sect!"
"Them again? Xiaoxue, rest well first. Grandfather will make them pay."
Qian Daoliu walked out of the room, his expression grim. The other Grand Priests gathered around. They had heard what Xiaoxue said—Clear Sky Sect had gone too far.
"Grand Priest, let's destroy the Clear Sky Sect right away. That little sect dares to bully Xiaoxue?"
"Yes, Grand Priest. The Clear Sky Sect has crossed us too many times. It's time to end it."
"Enough. I have made my decision. Third Priest, go investigate the site where Xiaoxue said she was attacked. Everyone else, prepare for battle."
"Yes."
Qian Daoliu stepped toward the Pope's Palace. At this moment, Bibi Dong, the mother, would also have to take the lead.