The atmosphere in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect grew colder and colder.
"Old Bones, use your defense to protect the children from the aftershocks." Chen Xin looked at Qian Daoliu with determination. "Leave him to Fengzhi and me!"
With Qian Daoliu as the opponent, anyone had to be ready to die. Chen Xin was prepared—if his strongest moves couldn't match Qian Daoliu, he'd go all out, even at the cost of his life.
"Sword Douluo Chen Xin, level 98. You are indeed stronger than your father, but to me, 98 versus 97 is just a slightly bigger ant." Qian Daoliu didn't even release his soul rings, just looked calmly at Chen Xin.
Chen Xin knew he had to act or he'd soon be crushed by the pressure.
"First Soul Skill: Long Sword Unleashed!" His first ring flashed—a status skill that boosted attack by 30%.
"Nine Treasure True Body!" Ning Fengzhi also activated his Nine Treasure True Body, halving the soul power cost of all his skills and greatly extending his support time. "Nine Treasures, bestow: Strength, Speed, Soul, Defense, Attack, Increase!"
All six boosts at once. Chen Xin's power soared, nearly reaching the rank of Ultimate Douluo. His attack power reached 230% of normal.
Qian Daoliu's expression changed slightly—Chen Xin's strength was formidable, enough to make him wary.
But only slightly.
"Seven Kill Sword Dao—Kill!"
Chen Xin immediately unleashed his ultimate sword move.
Qian Daoliu condensed a sword of light from soul power and met Chen Xin's terrifying Seven Kill Sword head-on.
A violent sword wind raged through the sect. The disciples' efforts of the past few days were destroyed in one blow. Fortunately, Gu Rong protected the disciples—otherwise, the shockwave alone would have torn them apart.
This battle was far beyond ordinary people.
With a "bang," both were knocked back.
Qian Daoliu retreated three steps; Chen Xin seven or eight.
Chen Xin seemed only a little at a disadvantage, but in fact, he'd used both his skills and Ning Fengzhi's full support, while Qian Daoliu had only countered hastily. The gap between them was huge.
After all, level 99 was the human peak—beyond that was godhood. The gap between 99 and 98 was larger than from 91 to 98 combined.
"Not bad, you made me retreat. When your father fought me, his first 'Kill' move couldn't even stir my robes. Not until his ninth 'Kill' did I care at all, but even then, I used a soul power backlash to shatter his organs and he died." Qian Daoliu's words made everyone shudder.
Everyone knew a level 99 Ultimate Douluo was strong, but now they realized just how strong.
Chen Xin said nothing, charging again. "Fourth Soul Skill: Killing Intent Exposed!"
His sword swept out again and again, sword qi everywhere. This normally unstoppable attack was easily intercepted by Qian Daoliu wielding his soul power light sword.
Dugu Bo, Yin Yang, and Yu Yuanzhen wanted to help.
Tianlin stopped them. "Old Monster, Grandpa, Sect Master Yu, don't interfere—it's useless. Even your Snow Swan Kiss, Old Monster, can't do anything against Qian Daoliu's bottomless soul power."
"Only I can help Master now!" Tianlin stopped them and jumped in himself.
"Xiao Tian, are you crazy?" Qian Renxue was immediately anxious. What could a Soul Sage do in a fight between level 98 and level 99? Even if his actual fighting power was at Titled Douluo level, the gap with Qian Daoliu was too great.
She Long, on the other hand, hoped the Grand Worship would just kill Tianlin and save the young mistress from heartache.
"Oh, the third generation of the Seven Kill Sword is here too? Fine, master and disciple can fight together. If all three generations die by my hand, it'll be a fine story!" Qian Daoliu laughed unconcernedly.
Chen Xin glanced at his disciple—he didn't tell him to leave. As a swordsman, having stood before the enemy, there was no retreating.
Ning Fengzhi again sent six rays of light, giving Tianlin the strongest boost.
"Master, let's go!" Tianlin said.
"Good! Three Realms Annihilation!"
Master and disciple combined, the Demon Sword and Seven Kill Sword both unleash their full power on Qian Daoliu. He looked casual, but this time he couldn't underestimate them.
He blocked Chen Xin's sword, but when his light sword met Tianlin's Demon Sword, it was like tofu—it was cut through instantly.
Qian Daoliu immediately activated a soul power shield, but it was useless—the Demon Sword cut right through.
Just as the sword was about to pierce Qian Daoliu, there was a "ding!" and both Tianlin and Chen Xin were blasted away.
"Second Soul Skill: Angel's Guard!"
At the last moment, Qian Daoliu used a detached defense skill.
"What a pity—so fast! If we'd been a bit quicker, we could have seriously injured him," Tianlin said in disappointment.
"So that's real damage, what a divine sword!" Qian Daoliu admired. Even Bibi Dong could only deal real damage with her ultimate move, but Jun Tianlin had it as a passive. His sword was far above Bibi Dong's Spider Emperor.
And he was a twin martial soul user! Qian Daoliu was very curious about his second martial soul—something that could coexist with such a terrifying sword had to be strong.
"Jun Tianlin, I'll give you a chance. Swear on your martial soul to join Spirit Hall, and today I'll spare your entire sect."
Qian Daoliu truly admired Tianlin's talent. He had as much chance of becoming a god as his granddaughter. If Spirit Hall produced two gods, who could stop them?
After ascending, Tianlin and his granddaughter could look after each other in the God Realm.
Ning Fenzhi's daughter Ning Rongrong, besides her looks, was nowhere near his granddaughter in talent or family background!
Qian Renxue looked at Tianlin, hoping he'd agree. Then the rift between them would instantly disappear.
"Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but I must refuse!" Tianlin said decisively. "As for the reason, I believe I don't need to explain. Not everything in this world is measured by power and status."
"In that case, I won't hold back anymore." Qian Daoliu showed no disappointment, only killing intent. If Tianlin couldn't be used, then he had to die.
Qian Daoliu flew into the air and finally released his soul rings: eight black, one red—a terrifying configuration.
This was why, even with so many buffs, Chen Xin couldn't beat him. The year of the soul ring made a huge difference in power.
PS: Bonus chapter at 100 PS