Chapter 216: The True Face of Qian Renxue
Although the Xue Ye Emperor had issued the order, the entire Tiandou Imperial Palace was eerily quiet. Everyone looked at each other in confusion, unsure whether they should follow the command.
As Xue Qinghe had said, Xue Ye Emperor was old, while Xue Qinghe was the only heir to the Tiandou Royal Family and in the prime of his life, making him seem far more capable than Xue Ye Emperor in terms of future prospects.
Moreover, over the years, Xue Qinghe had been the crown prince, gaining the support of many talents. Many people had already allied themselves with Xue Qinghe, with no way out.
The personnel in the palace seemed to quickly split into two factions: one supporting the Xue Ye Emperor and the other supporting Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Among Xue Qinghe's faction, there was a high proportion of soul masters, including several high-level ones. It was clear that a fierce battle was about to break out.
Xue Qinghe shouted, "The Xue Ye Emperor has been controlled by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is attempting to control the royal family and take the Xue Ye Emperor hostage. Everyone, kill the traitors from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and rescue the Xue Ye Emperor!"
Upon hearing this, the Xue Ye Emperor's expression changed. He hadn't expected that things had escalated to this point, and Xue Qinghe was still trying to resist.
As the words of Xue Ye Emperor and Xue Qinghe echoed, the entire palace erupted into chaos. Soldiers and soul masters began to attack each other.
Both Xue Qinghe and Xue Ye Emperor had a large number of loyal subordinates, especially Xue Qinghe, who had strategically placed several Wuhun Hall members within the Tiandou Royal Family over the years. These individuals had infiltrated and occupied high positions and had no allegiance to Xue Ye Emperor.
In the midst of this chaotic battle in the Tiandou Imperial Palace, it was clear that the true determining factor was not the ordinary soldiers but the top experts.
Originally, both Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang had been suppressed by the Title Douluo, and even Tai Tan and Zhao Wuji had been severely injured.
However, since Xue Ye Emperor appeared, the four Title Douluo abandoned their previous fights and quickly gathered around Xue Qinghe to protect him.
Compared to defeating the enemies, Xue Qinghe's safety was paramount. If he were even slightly harmed, everyone else would be doomed.
Tang Hao quickly rushed to Tang San's side, and Yu Xiaogang and others followed suit.
Xiao Wu was also extremely concerned about Tang San's safety. Despite Ning Rongrong's attempts to stop her, she insisted on checking Tang San's condition.
Xue Qinghe sneered, "A group of stray dogs, just barking without any strength. Two elders, Uncle Qian Jun, Uncle Xiangmo, leave no one alive. I'll take care of Yang Xiong."
Around Xue Qinghe, in addition to the four Title Douluo, there were also many experts, seemingly from Wuhun Hall.
Upon receiving the command, the four Title Douluo glared at their opponents, clearly eager to take down their enemies quickly.
Qian Jun Douluo and Xiangmo Douluo once again focused on Tang Hao. It seemed they were determined to kill him.
Tang Hao's face turned cold. "Qian Jun, Xiangmo, you're just relying on your numbers, bullying the weak. Do you think I, Tang, am afraid of you?"
Qian Jun Douluo snorted. "Whether you're one person or ten, my brother and I will fight together."
At this moment, a figure appeared next to Tang Hao. This person was incredibly fast, teleporting directly to Tang Hao's side. It was Bone Douluo.
Bone Douluo also snorted. "I've seen shamelessness, but I've never seen two-on-one bullying. I'd like to see your so-called Dragon-Slaying Staff."
Apart from Bone Douluo, there was no one else capable of fighting against Qian Jun Douluo and Xiangmo Douluo. After all, these two brothers were both at the 96th level, while Bone Douluo was also at the 96th level.
Qian Jun Douluo and Xiangmo Douluo swung their massive Dragon-Slaying Staffs toward Tang Hao, but Bone Douluo transformed into a gigantic bone dragon and absorbed the blows.
Even Qian Jun Douluo and Xiangmo Douluo were taken aback. Although they knew Bone Douluo was formidable and was the world's top defensive soul master, they hadn't expected his defense to be so strong.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao seized the opportunity, wielding the Haotian Hammer to clash with Qian Jun Douluo and Xiangmo Douluo.
If it were just Tang Hao, he might have been suppressed by Qian Jun Douluo and Xiangmo Douluo, but with Bone Douluo assisting him, he was no longer afraid of these two.
Especially with Tang Hao and Bone Douluo working together, one attacking and one defending, they seemed to have a solid synergy.
Ghost Leopard Douluo was preparing to bypass Tai Tan and Zhao Wuji to kill Tang San.
However, Tai Tan and Zhao Wuji, both desperate, summoned their martial souls.
Just as it seemed they were about to lose, a massive Soul Breaker Spear blocked Ghost Leopard Douluo's path.
Yang Wudi sneered, "Old gorilla, what are you going to do with that Tang San? You almost got killed yourself."
Tai Tan shouted angrily, "I don't need your help. I'll die in battle, but I won't beg you for mercy."
With the three of them attacking together, especially with Yang Wudi's involvement, the situation quickly reversed. Despite Ghost Leopard Douluo being a Title Douluo, Yang Wudi was already on par with him in combat ability.
Together with Tai Tan and Zhao Wuji, two power-type top Douluos, who had incredibly strong defense and physical prowess, they were barely able to block Ghost Leopard Douluo's attacks.
In contrast, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San's group seemed somewhat inadequate. Apart from Lingyuan Douluo, many others were joining in to surround the Golden Iron Triangle, and Tang San himself, being only a Soul Emperor, could not compete with true experts.
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Xue Qinghe glared at Yang Xiong, his face dark with anger. "Brother Yang Xiong, we've dealt with each other for so long. It seems you've long suspected me, and now you've stirred up such a big commotion. It must be you behind this."
Yang Xiong smiled. "Miss Qian Renxue, you can't say that. For a young lady like you to impersonate the crown prince of Tiandou Empire, it's only normal that you'd be exposed. It would be strange if you hadn't been."
"I'm a bit curious, though. How do you manage your daily life while pretending to be a man? Aren't there any inconveniences, like with your maids?"
Qian Renxue's teeth clenched in anger. "Brother Yang Xiong, I should thank you. It was your suggestion that both Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi recommended many noble families for me to marry."
Yang Xiong said, "No need for thanks. How about letting me see your real face? Perhaps, I might accidentally let you go."
Qian Renxue's face darkened with rage. "You think my palace change will fail? If I lose, you're the one who'll be taught a lesson first, you little brat."
Yang Xiong's expression turned serious. "Then I truly want to see what the world's top genius is capable of, the true inheritor of the Six-Winged Angel martial soul."
Qian Renxue moved at incredible speed and appeared in front of Yang Xiong in an instant. She raised both hands, emanating a golden light filled with purifying power, her strength clearly immense.
Yang Xiong calmly raised his hand and slapped out, and when their palms collided, Qian Renxue felt an overwhelming force, her purifying power shattered, and she was sent flying several meters.
Yang Xiong shook his head. "If you're in this state, you'll never defeat me. Let me see your true power; otherwise, this fight will be meaningless."
Qian Renxue seemed to understand the gap between them. With a cold grunt, she said, "Fine, I'll show you. Let you understand the true difference between us."
Suddenly, golden light radiated from Qian Renxue's body, making her glow so brightly that it was almost blinding.
As the light faded, the once elegant young man transformed into a tall, beautiful woman with golden hair.
This woman appeared to be in her early twenties, with snow-white skin, a straight nose, slightly slender phoenix eyes, and an extraordinary beauty. She exuded confidence and elegance, walking with a powerful presence.
As she walked, eight soul rings appeared on her, two yellow, two purple, and four black. Even Yang Xiong was stunned. He hadn't expected Qian Renxue to have reached the Title Douluo level.
A massive Six-Winged Angel martial soul materialized behind her, shining with pure light. The divine light from the angel seemed to soothe the soul itself.
Countless people around her looked at the giant Six-Winged Angel with deep reverence, some even kneeling in worship.
The Six-Winged Angel martial soul was said to be the most powerful martial soul in the world of soul masters, symbolizing justice, fairness, and light, with unparalleled status in the soul master world.
Qian Renxue laughed loudly. "Yang Xiong, I have to thank you. If it weren't for the Water Narcissus Jade Skin Bone you gave me, I might not have reached Title Douluo so quickly."
Even Bone Douluo and Tang Hao, who were present, were stunned.
The Six-Winged Angel martial soul was considered the highest quality martial soul in the world of soul masters. Given Qian Renxue's current state, even Title Douluo was affected by the angelic light, which carried a purifying force that even the Title Douluo could feel.
Yang Xiong snorted coldly, and his body immediately turned blood red, with golden patterns covering him. He summoned two yellow, one purple, two black, and two red soul rings.
This was the first time Yang Xiong had revealed his soul rings in front of others, and the appearance of his two blood-red soul rings shocked everyone present.
Even Tang San and others were surprised. They never expected Yang Xiong's soul ring configuration to look like this.
After all, Yang Xiong was only at level 40 when he was at Shrek Academy and had not even obtained his fourth soul ring.
In just over five years, Yang Xiong had reached the Soul Saint level, and he had a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring and a hundred-thousand-year sixth soul ring.
The most surprised was probably Yu Xiaogang. He had created a soul ring timeline, and now Yang Xiong's soul ring age was terrifying. He even wondered how Yang Xiong had managed to obtain a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring.
As for the two blood-red hundred-thousand-year soul rings, everyone was amazed.
The hundred-thousand-year soul ring was considered the most valuable treasure in the world of soul masters. It was unimaginable that Yang Xiong already had two of them. Since a hundred-thousand-year soul beast guaranteed the appearance of a soul bone, Yang Xiong likely had two hundred-thousand-year soul bones.
Even Lingyuan Douluo was stunned. She had witnessed Yang Xiong's soul ring configuration during the soul hunting operation, but in such a short time, Yang Xiong not only gained another hundred-thousand-year soul ring but also seemed to have reached the fighting power of a Title Douluo. During the soul hunting mission, Yang Xiong had even fought to a standstill with the Bear Douluo.
Xiao Wu was equally shocked. She knew that Yang Xiong had been searching for the three Thousand-Jin Ant Emperors, but she also knew that the three were not hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
So how did Yang Xiong obtain his seventh soul ring? Did he find other hundred-thousand-year soul beasts?
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