Chapter 100: Soloing the Four Single-Attribute Clans
Tang San's gaze shifted once more, falling on the small golden-haired figure standing beside Ah Yin. The boy resembled Qian Xunji quite a bit, and a flash of killing intent flickered in Tang San's eyes. Internally, he marked the child as another target for death.
If that bastard Qian Xunji hadn't caused my mother's death in the previous life, maybe I would've had a younger brother or sister too.
Qian Renchuan, a former Tang Sect disciple in his past life, immediately sensed the hostility directed at him. He turned his head and locked eyes with the Clear Sky Sect-robed figure glaring at him, narrowing his eyes slightly.
Tang San quickly looked away. His plan now was all about patience—lying low, surviving until he became the Sea God and then destroying Spirit Hall in one stroke. If Spirit Hall noticed his abnormal behavior and Qian Xunji discovered he was also a reincarnator, things would get very dangerous.
"Ah Yin, this is your daughter? By my estimation, she should still be under fourteen, correct?"
"She'll be thirteen soon."
Everyone gasped. Tang Xiao, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo—all were shocked. A Soul King under thirteen? How was this possible? Even if she'd started training in the womb, it shouldn't be this fast.
She was a genius even more terrifying than Qian Xunji!
Ning Fengzhi barely suppressed the murderous impulse rising inside him. He wanted to eliminate this future threat immediately.
But the idea vanished just as quickly. Not only was Qian Xunji's strength unfathomable, there was also Ah Yin—now recognized as the continent's top healer and controller—and four other hidden Title Douluo from Spirit Hall. Making a move would be suicide.
Tang San, meanwhile, was processing it all. With guidance from the invincible Grandmaster in his past life, he considered himself one of the most knowledgeable in the soul master world. The Six-Winged Angel was a divine symbol, its bearer always born with innate full soul power—level twenty, no less.
But Qian Renxue's cultivation and ring configuration were far beyond what they should be. Had Qian Xunji discovered something new? Had she taken the Sea God Trials and received boosts?
No one could answer that now—only hours and hours of frustrating, fruitless research awaited them.
"Power, Defense, Speed, Break. Since the Strength Clan has lost, I now invite the Defense Clan's Soul Saint to come forward."
Qian Renxue's calm voice cut through the crowd. Excitement buzzed through the soul masters—was she planning to solo all four single-attribute clans' Soul Saints? Wasn't that arrogant? Taijian had lost due to unfamiliarity with her soul ring configuration. It was a fluke.
Tang Xiao looked toward Defense Clan leader Niu Gao. The man, with steel-needle-like graying hair and bronze bell eyes, looked like a fortress in his wide robes. If Titan was a towering mountain, Niu Gao was a solid castle.
Due to the nature of their martial souls, the Defense Clan members were generally shorter than the Strength Clan.
Sensing Tang Xiao's gaze, Niu Gao immediately went to summon someone.
For Tang Xiao, protecting Ah Yin mattered—but not more than protecting the sect. As sect leader, he had to side with the Clear Sky Sect.
Soon, Niu Gao returned with an elder built like himself—broad, solid, and imposing.
This was Niu Li, level 76 Soul Saint.
Niu Li had already been warned by Niu Gao. He wouldn't be careless. If he got tossed like Taijian, it wouldn't just disgrace the Defense Clan—it'd tarnish the entire Clear Sky Sect.
"Armored Rhinoceros—Possession!"
Two yellow, two purple, and three black soul rings rose. Niu Li's body swelled massively, his skin turned black, thick armored plates formed, and a gray rhino horn grew on his nose.
"Seventh Soul Skill—Martial Soul True Body!"
His whole form transformed into a giant armored rhinoceros. Just his legs could crush Qian Renxue in a single stomp.
Qian Renxue began the fight with her speed advantage. A heavy punch slammed into Niu Li's forehead. It was powerful enough to seriously injure a normal Soul King—but it only purified a bit of soul power and didn't even crack the armor.
Niu Li countered immediately. A rhino leg lashed out. Qian Renxue blocked with crossed arms but was flung backward ten meters. She rolled her shoulders.
The Defense Clan's skills focused purely on defense. That left their speed and offense lacking. Still, with Martial Soul True Body, even a low-level Soul Emperor's full-force punch couldn't match their defense.
Had she taken Taijian's Martial Soul-powered punch earlier, she'd have been one-hit KO'd.
Qian Renxue activated her split-thought control. One attack was enough to tell her: even the Holy Sword couldn't pierce his defense.
She could try draining his soul power using her Angel Domain—but that would cost her dearly. She'd need to meditate before facing the Speed Clan.
And she wasn't willing to do that. She didn't fear any of the four clans' Soul Saints. Only the Break Clan might need her full strength.
If she didn't want a drawn-out battle, then she had to let her opponent defeat himself.
Her eyes focused on the rhino's legs.
"Hahaha! Your Holiness, looks like the Holy Maiden has met her match."
Niu Gao laughed heartily. He didn't see how Qian Renxue could win if she couldn't even break the defense.
Qian Xunji remained calm and smiling. "It's never wise to celebrate at halftime."
Then, Qian Renxue made her move.
She didn't aim for the head this time. She circled below the rhino, golden angel feathers drifting in her wake.
Even the strongest fortress has a weak spot.
Niu Li's eyes suddenly widened. He felt like he'd been bitten by a mosquito. Then—his rear legs gave out.
Qian Renxue had struck his knee joints—natural weak points in all mammals. With his enlarged form's massive weight, the force was enough to collapse the knees.
The moment he dropped, Qian Renxue dove forward, sliding beneath his belly to his chin. Her second soul ring lit up—soul power surged into her fist, forming a golden shield.
"Second Soul Skill—Angel Assault!"
Her punch landed on his chin. He didn't suffer real damage, but the impact flipped his massive body.
Qian Renxue shifted from fist to palm and controlled his fall, slamming him into the platform headfirst. Dust exploded.
The recoil and weight shattered his defense from within.
Dazed, Niu Li reverted from his Martial Soul form, shrinking to a still-hulking version of his human self.
Before he could rise, Qian Renxue grabbed his rhino horn and flung him off the platform.
Qian Xunji chuckled. "Clan Leader Niu Gao, looks like it's over. Your Soul Saint can't fly, after all."
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