Chapter 291: Tang San Leads the Haotian Sect to the Battlefield
Among the three great Limit Douluos in the world, Yang Xiong's greatest admiration was for Qian Dao Liu.
Considering Qian Dao Liu's strength, if he had disregarded his previous promise with Tang Chen, he could have easily wiped out the Haotian Sect. With his Limit Douluo power, he could have easily eradicated all the world's top experts, and the Spirit Hall would have easily unified the world.
However, Qian Dao Liu was someone Yang Xiong couldn't quite understand. If he had no ambition, he would not have supported Bibi Dong to become the Emperor of the Spirit Hall, nor would he have cultivated to the level of Limit Douluo.
But if one were to call him a gentleman, he still allowed Bibi Dong to attack the major sects and even acted as a behind-the-scenes instigator.
At this moment, as Yang Xiong truly faced Qian Dao Liu, he seemed to finally understand Tang Chen's words. In Tang Chen's eyes, Qian Dao Liu was a weak person.
Perhaps Tang Chen had already understood Qian Dao Liu's character, which is why there was that previous agreement and the hidden dangers for the fall of the Spirit Hall.
"Senior, I've always had one thing I don't understand. Why did you arrange for Qian Renxue to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Palace? Otherwise, with her talent, her strength today should be far greater than it is now."
Upon hearing this, Qian Dao Liu fell silent, and after a long time, he spoke.
"Xiao Xue has always been too proud. Everyone in the Spirit Hall doted on her, and she never had any real training. She wanted to prove herself, so I arranged for her to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Palace."
"It seems my decision back then was wrong. Xiao Xue has hidden her true self for so many years, and her personality was concealed as well. For a soul master, this is a great taboo."
"Especially after Xiao Xue lost to you back then, her mindset seemed to have changed. She always wanted to challenge you again, but I never expected her to lose even more miserably this time."
Yang Xiong smiled and said, "Perhaps losing this time is a good thing for Qian Renxue. Only by truly experiencing both victory and defeat can one understand the cruelty of battle and not look down on everything as she used to."
Qian Dao Liu nodded. "Perhaps. After losing to you back then, Xiao Xue has worked hard to improve herself, and her strength has increased rapidly. But I also know that she has always been unwilling to accept defeat and wanted to truly prove herself."
"She lost to you again this time, but maybe this will increase her determination and belief in getting stronger."
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Yang Xiong and Qian Dao Liu chatted for a while, discussing their views on the changes in soul masters and even the situation of the continent, almost like two bystanders.
Not only was Yang Xiong wary of Qian Dao Liu, but Qian Dao Liu also clearly felt some caution towards Yang Xiong.
Yang Xiong's ability to recover made Qian Dao Liu feel it was somewhat exaggerated. After all, he had just gone through a battle, yet his wounds were healing so quickly, and even his soul power was restored.
Before Qian Dao Liu left, Yang Xiong spoke again.
"Senior, I have a question that I don't understand. I wonder if Senior can help me find the answer."
Qian Dao Liu smiled. "Young friend, your strength is exceptional. There should be nothing in this world that's difficult for you now. I've lived a bit longer than you, so feel free to speak your mind."
Yang Xiong's expression became serious. "Senior, with your strength, do you really think you would lose to Tang Chen and Bibi Dong? At least from what I saw during my battle with Qian Renxue, the Six-Winged Angel Wuhun should theoretically be unbeatable."
A smile appeared at the corner of Qian Dao Liu's mouth. "Does winning or losing really matter that much? Back then, the difference in strength between the three Limit Douluos was very slight, and each of us had our strengths. There was no real victory or defeat."
Yang Xiong then thoughtfully watched Qian Dao Liu leave. For those with such strength and realm, unless it was a life-or-death battle, it was difficult to truly determine the outcome.
Back in the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue returned covered in injuries.
All the members of the Spirit Hall had gathered, and even Bibi Dong had arrived.
Bibi Dong's face was cold.
"Xiao Xue, I already told you not to challenge Yang Xiong, but you didn't listen. Now you've learned your lesson, haven't you?"
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth. "Stay out of my business. Even if I lost, I lost with honor. Could you defeat Yang Xiong?"
Bibi Dong's expression shifted, and she eventually left the Spirit Hall.
The other six worshippers were all focused on Qian Renxue's injuries, with only Qian Dao Liu sitting at the center of the hall.
Qian Renxue showed a faint sense of despair.
"Grandfather, I've let you down. I never thought I would lose to Yang Xiong again, and I never thought I would lose so badly this time."
As Qian Renxue said, facing a 98th-level Soul Master and challenging a semi-Title Douluo, there was no precedent for losing like this. Qian Renxue would probably be marked with shame for the rest of her life.
Qian Dao Liu seemed to be more serious than usual.
"Xiao Xue, have you ever thought about why you lost? Have you ever considered that, in terms of soul power level, flying ability, and even soul bone configuration, you were stronger than Yang Xiong, but why did you lose so badly?"
Qian Renxue thought carefully and then spoke.
"Grandfather, this time I underestimated him. If you consider the combat power of the Six-Winged Angel Wuhun in the sky, I should have been able to defeat Yang Xiong. Even if I couldn't win, I shouldn't have lost. After all, Yang Xiong is only a semi-Title Douluo and can only rely on sword flight."
Qian Dao Liu shook his head. "Xiao Xue, you're still thinking too simply. I've studied Yang Xiong's history. When he started, he wasn't so strong, not even on par with Huo Yuhao and the others."
"But in just ten years, he's become far stronger than the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall. Even I can't handle him now. His strength can be said to be the strongest of the younger generation."
"And after observing him, I've realized that his Wuhun has gone through many changes over the years. You should know that to evolve a Wuhun, the pain and death Yang Xiong has endured far surpasses what you've experienced."
Qian Renxue asked, "Grandfather, is it because I haven't gone through that many life-and-death trials?"
Qian Dao Liu nodded. "That's one of the reasons. When it comes to facing life-and-death decisions, Yang Xiong has more courage and is more reckless, charging ahead without caring about anything, ready to risk his life at any moment. That's something you can't make up for in terms of experience."
After reflecting on the battle, Qian Renxue spoke.
"Grandfather, I understand now. I will never lose to Yang Xiong again. I won't hesitate like I did this time."
After Bibi Dong left the Spirit Hall, her face was full of anger, but also full of caution.
She was well aware of Qian Renxue's strength and couldn't believe Yang Xiong had defeated her. Especially now that Yang Xiong's body sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had started to join the battlefield, she would have to face him head-on soon.
"Yang Xiong, just wait. I don't believe that a mere mortal can fight against a true god."
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In the Star Dou Forest, Tang San, under the guidance of Xiao Wu and Tang Chen, had been continuously acquiring soul rings.
Especially after accepting the Evil God King's invitation, all the soul rings he chose were of the evil and dark attributes.
Tang San had absorbed five top-tier soul rings, including a 100,000-year-old Nether Mamba, which not only gave him a 100,000-year-old soul ring but also granted him a 100,000-year-old soul bone.
Tang San's strength had reached level 96, increasing by a full nine levels from level 87 in a short time.
All of Tang San's five soul rings had exceeded 50,000 years, and after absorbing the five dark and evil attribute soul rings, his Haotian Hammer had become incredibly heavy, with the weapon itself weighing several thousand pounds.
Now Tang San also had five soul bones, all except the initial head bone given by Tang Hao, which leaned toward dark and evil attributes.
This included the Mantis Leg External Soul Bone, the 90,000-year-old Black-scaled Shark Man's left arm bone, the 100,000-year-old Nether Mamba's left leg bone, and a right leg soul bone from the Night Demon Wolf.
Tang San's current battle strength was extremely strong. Although he was only at level 96, he was already comparable to a 98th-level Title Douluo.
Now that there were fewer high-level soul beasts in Star Dou Forest, Tang Chen decided to take Tang San out of the forest and back to the Haotian Sect.
Tang Chen had great confidence in Tang San's strength. With Tang San around, the Haotian Sect would be safe for the time being.
Tang Chen had been in Star Dou Forest for so long that his injuries were getting worse. It seemed his time alive was running out.
Tang Chen had planned to cultivate Tang San and fulfill his final wish in his lifetime.
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao had great faith in Tang San's improvement. Now that Tang San could absorb the final two soul rings, if he found a 100,000-year soul ring, he might even reach level 98, and perhaps even level 99.
After arranging everything for the Haotian Sect, Tang Chen prepared to head to Sea God Island. After being away from the Killing City for so long, his longing for Bibi Dong had deepened, and he didn't want to delay any further.
Recently, the Haotian Sect had been in close communication with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Body Sect. After discussions, the three sects decided to send more experts to the frontlines.
Lin Gong from the Body Sect led several Title Douluos and a thousand soul masters to the frontlines.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect personally led two thousand soul masters to the frontlines. Additionally, Bone Douluo had already joined, so all their major forces were deployed.
After some deliberation, Haotian Sect decided to send Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, Tang San, and two elders, along with half of their soul masters, to the frontlines. There was also an elder already at the frontlines, and two Title Douluos stayed behind to guard the sect.
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