"Clear Sky Nine Absolute Heavens Techniques—comprehensive and all-encompassing, echoing through the empty valley. 'Void.'"
Tang San had just finished his training and was in a foul mood. He couldn't even be bothered with drawn-out probing—he went straight for the kill.
In an instant, he lunged forward with unimaginable speed. The Clear Sky Hammer in his hand seemed to traverse space itself. By the time the words "Clear Sky Nine Absolute Heavens Techniques" left his lips, the hammer was already in front of He Chunwen.
Such speed, such force—no matter who witnessed it, their expressions would pale.
With a deafening BANG, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer struck He Chunwen with tremendous force, sending blood splattering everywhere. The moment the Clear Sky Nine Absolute Heavens Techniques were unleashed, Tang San became like an unshakable divine mountain towering above the heavens. The hammer in his hand was heavier and more oppressive than the earth itself!
Even though He Chunwen's Martial Soul was renowned for speed and evasion, he stood no chance. The first technique of the Clear Sky Nine Absolute Heavens Techniques, "Void," was even faster—its attack locked onto its target with peerless speed.
BOOM!!
He Chunwen crashed through the wall behind him, leaving a massive hole as he collapsed like a pile of mud.
"Instant kill?"
Such an overwhelmingly brutal execution left everyone's expressions shifting drastically!
Though He Chunwen wasn't some legendary figure, he was still a fourth-year student at Spirit Academy who had completed his graduation exams—a soon-to-be graduate. While his talent might not have been top-tier, as a seasoned veteran, he had still managed to reach the four-ring Soul Ancestor level.
Yet, against a three-ring Soul Elder, he had been instantly annihilated?!
This scene terrified many, their faces paling in shock. The Clear Sky Hammer was simply too domineering.
"Was that really an instant kill? More like a sneak attack—his opponent wasn't even prepared."
"It was too fast. I couldn't even see it clearly. It was over in the blink of an eye."
The students from Holy Academy watching nearby, however, wore grave expressions. One of them asked, "Did you see it?"
"Yeah. He Chunwen did react. I saw his third Soul Ring light up—he tried to dodge, but he couldn't."
"A thousand-year Soul Ring's Soul Skill couldn't even evade that attack. The power of Tang San's Soul Skill must far surpass the thousand-year level."
Even the Holy Academy students furrowed their brows, their expressions turning solemn.
While some were horrified, others were distressed. Tang San glanced at the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand and sighed inwardly. "Tch, I didn't even manage to unleash one-tenth of its power. If Dad found out, he'd probably laugh himself to death."
Still, Tang San wasn't discouraged. As the saying went, the first step was always the hardest. At the very least, he could now use the technique. His father, Tang Hao, had spent thirty years mastering the Clear Sky Nine Absolute Heavens Techniques—by comparison, Tang San was progressing quickly.
Putting away the Clear Sky Hammer, Tang San turned his gaze toward the young master of the Sacred Dragon Sect and said with a faint smile, "I heard you're also a young master? Perfect. I have some questions about this box I'd like to ask you."
When Tuo Jia saw Tang San's smiling face directed at him, his expression twisted as if he had seen a ghost. The Clear Sky Nine Absolute Heavens Techniques were absurd—Tang San's strength far exceeded expectations! Though Tuo Jia was slightly stronger than He Chunwen, it was only by a slim margin!
In an instant, Tuo Jia activated his Soul Avatar, summoning the White Armored Earth Dragon—the Sacred Dragon Sect's Inherited Soul—and immediately tried to flee, his feet practically greased with oil.
"Hmph, a four-legged lizard dares to call itself a dragon." Tang San chuckled, his Rakshasa Martial Soul boiling as Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track activated beneath his feet. Before Tuo Jia could even take a few steps, Tang San instantly blocked his path, lashing out with a whip-like kick that struck with brutal force.
Tuo Jia was stunned. In that split second, he had no time to dodge and could only instinctively defend with his Martial Soul.
With a bang, Tang San secretly infused his kick with the power of his Rakshasa Martial Soul, making it impossibly heavy. The moment it landed, Tuo Jia's dragon armor shattered, and the sickening sound of bones breaking echoed as he was sent crashing onto the Soul Duel Stage, blood spewing from his mouth and staining the entire platform red.
Hearing the sound of shattering bones, even the observing referee couldn't help but suck in a cold breath. Tang San's strikes were ruthless, each one aimed at lethal spots—he truly held nothing back!
With a smack, Tang San planted his foot on Tuo Jia's face, leaning down to whisper, "Why do you care so much about this Soul Guidance Device? Isn't it just some scam trinket?"
Tuo Jia, pinned under Tang San's foot, sneered, "Heh, you'll never find out in this lifetime."
Tang San sighed. "Ah, you know me—I have a strong thirst for knowledge. If I don't get answers, I can't eat, I can't sleep, and I get... particularly irritable."
Crack, crack, crack. As he spoke, Tang San slowly increased the pressure, his body weighing down like a thousand pounds. The passive ability of the Clear Sky Hammer was to amplify a Soul Master's strength—how could Tuo Jia possibly withstand that force with just his face?
"AAAAAH!" Tuo Jia screamed as his cheekbones neared the point of shattering, the sound of fracturing bone growing louder.
"Stop right there!"
At that moment, a loud shout came from outside the Soul Duel Arena. A group of Soul Masters clad in Spirit Hall robes and armed with weapons filed in.
Seeing them, Tuo Jia—still pinned under Tang San's foot—cried out as if spotting a savior, "Law Enforcers, save me! This Tang San stole my sect's Soul Guidance Device, brutally attacked a fellow disciple—his methods are vicious! I never signed a Life and Death Contract, he—AAAH!!"
Tang San glanced down. "Still so talkative even while being stepped on. The only hard thing about you is that mouth of yours."
He then turned to the Spirit Hall Soul Masters in Law Enforcer attire. Tang San had heard of them—they were essentially enforcers meant to prevent crime in Spirit Hall City. The Spirit Hall had its own laws, and the theft accusation Tuo Jia mentioned was indeed a real offense.
Though these laws only applied within Spirit Hall City, Tang San just so happened to be there right now.
Hearing Tuo Jia's accusation, the lead Law Enforcer, Captain Song Hai, frowned, his face stern with righteous authority as he demanded, "What do you have to say for yourself?"
Beside him, Tailong shouted, "He's lying! That Soul Guidance Device was used by a scammer to trick us! The scammer was driven off by Third Young Master, and the device was left behind. If it really belonged to them, then they're accomplices to the fraud!"
Faced with Tailong's words, Tuo Jia—still crushed under Tang San's foot—smirked inwardly. He had already prepared his rebuttal. With a dramatic, tearful voice, he wailed, "You're all in league with the thief who stole our treasure! We've already captured the thief who stole the Soul Guidance Device, and he confessed—he admitted to stealing our Sacred Dragon Sect's priceless artifact under Tang San's orders!"
At this point, even Tailong fully understood—the other side had already fabricated all the false evidence. They had probably even prepared proof that the Soul Guidance Device belonged to them, forming a perfect chain of evidence.
In Spirit Hall City, the Sacred Dragon Sect was the local power. Their Clear Sky Sect had no jurisdiction this far away!
However, just as Tuo Jia thought he had everything under control, Tang San nodded and said, "Yes, I stole the item. I was the one who beat them up. My methods are cruel, and I harm my fellow disciples. My crimes are unforgivable. He's right—that's exactly the kind of person I am."
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Tang San's immediate confession stunned both Song Hai and Tuo Jia. Aren't you going to refute anything?!
"In that case, you will come with me to Spirit Hall for judgment. Take him away."
Tang San's expression remained calm as he flipped his hand, revealing a token. The moment Song Hai saw it, his pupils constricted, and he immediately dropped to one knee along with the Law Enforcers behind him, saying, "We pay our respects to the Elder."
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