Chapter 25: An Idol's Collapse.
2023-04-04 Author: Fu Hejun
"My future self... actually took a Limit Douluo as a teacher?!"
Zhu Zhuqing gazed at the scene in the video, especially her own aggrieved expression, like a child running to their parents for comfort, making her feel as if she were in a dream. After all, this was an incredibly powerful backer!
What did a Limit Douluo signify?
It signified the pinnacle of Soul Masters, the very peak of Titled Douluo.
A realm that stood unrivaled in the current era!
Thus, this realm was also known as Peerless Douluo!
If Zhu Zhuqing was truly a disciple of a Limit Douluo, then the Star Luo Imperial Family's so-called life-and-death duel would be nothing but a joke. As long as Zhu Zhuqing didn't want to participate, no one would dare to force her!
With a Limit Douluo backing her, she could truly do as she pleased.
However, how did her future self come to know this Limit Douluo and become his disciple?
Zhu Zhuqing's heart was filled with doubt. At the same time, she worried even more about the changes to the future. Because the moment this future video began playing, it meant that the future had very likely already been affected. Whether she could still become this Limit Douluo's disciple, as in the original future shown in the video, was now filled with uncertainty.
In the video.
The Black-clothed Person, Tang Hao, seeing the newcomer summon the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, especially the nine blood-red halos upon it, couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. Looking at the distinctive Martial Soul and soul rings, how could he not know who this suddenly appearing mysterious person was?
It was worth mentioning that in this video, Tang Hao and the others were assumed to have already seen the "Future Video," just like the Tang Hao in the main timeline. Therefore, it was not strange that he recognized Ye Cheng.
After all, this fabricated video was designed to show events that were about to happen in the "future" of their reality.
Ye Cheng, seeing Zhu Zhuqing's severe injuries, immediately summoned the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. Without hesitation, he directly activated his fourth soul skill!
Among the nine soul rings, the fourth one burst into light!
—Soul Incantation: Of the Nine Treasures, the Fourth is: Body!
Of course, at Ye Cheng's realm, he no longer needed to chant an incantation when activating a soul skill. He could release them directly. Thus, with just a thought, a ray of light shot out from the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and enveloped Zhu Zhuqing.
The fourth soul skill was named: Body.
As the name suggested, this soul skill amplified one's physique. It could effectively grant the recipient a tenfold increase in their body's recovery speed, immunity, and various resistances!
Enveloped in the light...
Zhu Zhuqing's previously severe injuries began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The human body itself possessed self-healing capabilities. Even if injured, as long as it wasn't an instant fatality or irreparable damage like severed limbs or destroyed internal organs, the body could heal itself over time.
And Ye Cheng's fourth soul skill could make the human body's self-healing ability even more powerful!
So powerful that even severed limbs or destroyed internal organs could regenerate.
In some ways, although this soul skill wasn't a healing skill, it surpassed a true healing skill!
In just a few breaths.
Under the blessing of the fourth soul skill, Zhu Zhuqing's injuries were completely healed.
"...Teacher."
Zhu Zhuqing, her injuries fully recovered, looked at Ye Cheng, her eyes filled with pleasant surprise. "Didn't you say yesterday that you were going out for a while to handle some matters? How are you here now... Could it be that you've been secretly protecting me?"
"Silly girl, have you forgotten your teacher's soul bone skill?"
Ye Cheng looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who was a head shorter than him, and chuckled as he rubbed her head. He explained, "Your teacher planted a spatial imprint on you. It only activates when you encounter a life-and-death crisis."
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly understood. She had some understanding of her teacher's skills. Naturally, she knew what a spatial imprint was. She also knew that this spatial imprint, when combined with his Spatial Transfer ability, allowed him to arrive instantly from thousands of miles away.
After the master and disciple exchanged a few simple words, Ye Cheng slowly turned around. The smile on his handsome face gradually faded, replaced by a calm, expressionless look.
He calmly observed the Black-clothed Person, who seemed to be facing a formidable enemy. His eyes were incredibly deep, making it impossible to discern any of his thoughts.
"..."
"..."
Neither of them spoke.
Finally.
Ye Cheng spoke first.
"State your name."
He looked at the masked, black-clothed Tang Hao, his gaze focusing on the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand. He then said, "Beneath my sword, no nameless person shall fall!"
"..."
Tang Hao still remained silent, but the hand gripping his hammer tightened involuntarily. His entire body tensed, as if facing a formidable enemy!
"Could it be that a dignified Titled Douluo doesn't even have the courage to state his name?" Ye Cheng looked at Tang Hao, who still refused to reveal his identity. A hint of disdain appeared in his eyes as he spoke derisively, "Your Martial Soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, and you even possess a rare hundred-thousand-year soul ring. Do you truly believe you can hide your identity?"
"Tang Hao!"
Ye Cheng stated his name bluntly.
Seeing that he could no longer hide, Tang Hao simply ripped off the cloth masking his face, revealing his true appearance.
However, the appearance of this Haotian Douluo was truly a great disappointment.
His hair was disheveled like a bird's nest, clearly unkempt for a long time. His otherwise decent facial features were covered by a sallow, waxy layer, and there was even sleep crusted in the corners of his eyes, showing he hadn't washed his face in who knows how long. Not to mention the scruffy, full beard... Overall, he gave the impression of a decadent, slovenly drunkard. He completely lacked the domineering presence and aura that the legendary Haotian Douluo should possess.
[This is... Haotian Douluo?]
[My heavens, my former idol looks like this?]
[If the Q&A wasn't wrong, I'd absolutely refuse to believe this guy is Haotian Douluo.]
[He looks completely wasted, doesn't he?]
[No idea what kind of blow he suffered, looks like his wife ran off with someone else...]
[Sigh, Tang Hao is finished.]
[The Haotian Douluo in my heart has long since fallen.]
[Haotian is dead!]
[Haotian is dead!]
[Haotian is dead!]
[Haotian...]
By the end, the bullet comments were all filled with the same three words: [Haotian is dead!]
Originally, as the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent, Tang Hao's deeds were sung far and wide. This was especially true after his great achievement of severely injuring the Spirit Hall's Pontiff shortly after earning his title. He was revered as an idol by countless young people!
But now, as the Q&A video revealed Tang Hao's true appearance, that layer of his idol's halo was stripped away. It also made many people who had been blinded before sober up.
Everyone realized that this Haotian Douluo was not as perfect or as indomitable as they had imagined.
Immediately, what followed was the rage of being deceived!
The more they had once worshipped Tang Hao, the more they now detested him.
This was the collapse of an idol!
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