Chapter 48: Spirit Hall in Action
Although Tang Hao was only a Soul Douluo at the time, and clearly not as powerful as Qianxunji in terms of cultivation, nor strength, he had one key advantage:
Since Tang Hao took the initiative and unleashed his full power from the very beginning—utilizing his spirit body, the Chaos-Covering Hammer technique, and a continuous assault with the Clear Sky Nine Strikes—Qianxunji, who hadn't even summoned his spirit yet, was caught completely off guard!
Taking the initiative, Tang Hao was fully aware of his limitations, so he gave Qianxunji no chance to counterattack.
In order to buy time for his wife to escape, Tang Hao was literally risking his life. He roared continuously, swinging the true form of the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand to attack Qianxunji relentlessly.
Facing Tang Hao's mad-dog assault, Qianxunji was furious and filled with rage.
Although with his strength, if he had endured a single blow from Tang Hao, he could have taken that moment to summon his spirit and retaliate—potentially reversing the situation with ease—
But as the Pope of Spirit Hall, Qianxunji refused to lose his dignity in front of the countless residents of Lanxia City.
He had already deduced that this man was from the Clear Sky Sect. He appeared to be in his twenties or thirties at most, and was at the Soul Douluo level. Identifying him wasn't difficult.
Even if he escaped this time, once he returned to Spirit City, he could lead a team directly to the Clear Sky Sect's doorstep and call for reinforcement.
As for an excuse? Naturally, it would be that the Clear Sky Sect had colluded with a soul beast.
Spirit Hall had long wanted to target the Clear Sky Sect but had never found the right opportunity—this time, they could take advantage of it!
For the sake of his public image, Qianxunji kept dodging Tang Hao's fierce attacks, unwilling even to let his clothes be stained. After all, maintaining his composure was always his priority.
While attacking with all his might, Tang Hao kept a clear mind.
Once he sensed that his wife, Ah Yin, had likely escaped Lanxia City, Tang Hao made a decision. With a roar, he activated the secret ring-explosion technique of the Great Xumi Hammer.
Several spirit rings around him exploded in succession. A vast amount of soul power surged into the real form of the Clear Sky Hammer in Tang Hao's hand.
Then, Tang Hao roared again. After missing Qianxunji with one hammer swing, he suddenly leapt into the air, raised the Clear Sky Hammer high, and swung it down with force!
This strike was Tang Hao's decisive move!
Although Qianxunji could have dodged the flying hammer empowered by ring explosion, doing so would have meant the hammer would land straight into the crowd of countless Lanxia City residents behind him.
To preserve Spirit Hall's image, Qianxunji would definitely choose to block the flying hammer—and this was Tang Hao's chance to escape!
Realizing that Tang Hao had suddenly used the ring-explosion technique, Qianxunji also sensed the looming danger. He immediately took advantage of the moment to summon his martial spirit—the Six-Winged Angel—and entered his Spirit Possession state.
Seeing Tang Hao explode his spirit rings and destroy the Clear Sky Hammer's physical form, Qianxunji instantly understood Tang Hao's plan—to use the civilians behind him as leverage.
Although he was furious, Qianxunji had no choice but to roar in anger, activate his spirit's true form, unleash multiple soul skills, and prepare to forcibly block Tang Hao's hammer.
"Damn it! Damn it!"
Finally, when the radiant golden shield Qianxunji had conjured blocked the hammer, and the dazzling light and intense energy fluctuations dispersed—sending wind and dust flying—Tang Hao's figure had already vanished.
Only his original position remained. Qianxunji's face was pale with rage, and deep inside, he felt powerless.
After escaping from Lanxia City, Tang Hao immediately pursued Ah Yin along the route she had taken, anxious to catch up and protect her from any danger.
In the end, he successfully caught up to her and quickly took her away, intending to return to their hidden village to lay low.
On the other hand, having failed to capture them, Qianxunji could only suppress his anger. After completing Spirit Hall's patrol duties in Lanxia City, he planned to return quickly to Spirit City.
Although the annual continental patrol was not yet over, catching a 100,000-year transformed soul beast was without a doubt a far more urgent priority!
And now that he knew Tang Hao belonged to the Clear Sky Sect, once he returned to Spirit City, Qianxunji immediately gathered the people of Spirit Hall and began preparing to go to Tiandou Imperial City in a few days—intending to march straight to the Clear Sky Sect's gates and demand answers, while also urging an investigation into Tang Hao's identity.
The clues Tang Hao had shown were too obvious.
His identity was quickly confirmed.
"Haha! So this kid turned out to be Tang Hao? I was wondering how such a genius could have suddenly appeared in the Clear Sky Sect. In his thirties or forties and already a Soul Douluo? If it's Tang Hao, that makes sense."
"But wasn't this Tang Hao out wandering with his brothers? When did he get involved with a 100,000-year transformed soul beast?"
Upon discovering Tang Hao's true identity, Qianxunji, sitting on the Papal throne, smirked while gently stroking his Papal Scepter.
"But it doesn't matter! Since Tang Hao has gotten involved with a 100,000-year transformed soul beast, and it seems like they're even married, we can use this as an excuse to pressure the Clear Sky Sect!"
"I'm sure the Clear Sky Sect wouldn't want this scandal to get out!"
"What? His Holiness the Pope is gathering people to 'visit' the Clear Sky Sect in Tiandou Imperial City?"
Su Mo had just returned from the Great Star Dou Forest with Ghost Douluo. Noticing the tense atmosphere in Spirit City—many spirit masters were in a hurry, clearly under orders and preparing for battle—he casually asked one of them and was shocked by what he heard.
Although he looked surprised, Su Mo quickly pieced together what was really going on.
Apparently, someone in Spirit Hall—or Qianxunji himself—had finally encountered Tang Hao and his wife and discovered Ah Yin's identity, just like in the original book!
Qianxunji had now announced he would visit the Clear Sky Sect.
But with such a large force, this "visit" clearly wasn't just a formal call—it was meant to apply pressure and demand someone from the sect.
Hearing this news, Su Mo got excited. He wanted to go along. After all—
Although the original book didn't detail this specific event—
This was undoubtedly a major turning point in the Douluo Continent's history!
Since he had arrived at this point in the timeline, he had to be there to witness it for himself!
So Su Mo immediately returned to his home in Spirit City and found his sister, Bibi Dong.
He told her he also wanted to be part of the Clear Sky Sect expedition to broaden his horizons.
As a Saint of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong would naturally be accompanying the operation.
As for Su Mo's request, Bibi Dong thought about it and eventually agreed.
Because, just as Su Mo had guessed earlier, Bibi Dong also believed that what was about to happen between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect was a significant historical event in the Douluo Continent.
From her perspective, since Tang Chen—the Clear Sky Sect's ancestor—was no longer with them, and the sect would eventually give in to Spirit Hall's pressure, there would be no issue bringing Su Mo along to witness it.
(End of Chapter)