Chapter 133: Tang Hao—What?! Little San Has Twin Martial Souls!
Spirit Hall, Pope's Palace.
"Greetings, Your Holiness."
A man clad in golden armor, slightly lean in build, and wearing a mask to cover his face was summoned by Qian Xunji to the Pope's Palace. This was Elder Ghost Panther from the Elder Hall.
"Elder Ghost Panther, I have a task for you."
Qian Xunji was about to begin the Angel God Trials, which included a 108-day period of prayer. Everything had to be arranged in advance.
"Outside the Heaven Dou Empire's Soto City, there's a small school called Shrek Academy. There's a 100,000-year transformed soul beast there, the heir of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and a direct descendant of the Clear Sky Clan with twin martial souls."
Ghost Panther Douluo was stunned. What kind of lowly academy had such a student roster?
"Understood, Your Holiness. I will ensure those two disappear without a trace, so that neither the Clear Sky Clan nor the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect notice."
"No need. I have plans for them. Just keep an eye on them. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect tries to act against the 100,000-year transformed soul beast, don't get entangled. Seize the chance to capture it."
Plans always changed. After seeing Bibi Dong at Sea God Island, Qian Xunji suspected that if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect learned that Shrek's teacher was Yu Xiaogang, Ning Fengzhi might personally show up to retrieve Ning Rongrong. That would expose Xiao Wu's true identity.
And they would never let a 100,000-year soul beast slip away.
Qian Xunji had secretly informed the Clear Sky Clan about Tang San's hidden twin martial souls so they'd search for something to mask Xiao Wu's aura and bring her to Spirit Hall's Soul Master Tournament. That way, he could lure the Titan Giant Ape there for both to be sacrificed.
As for Tang San's external Eight Spider Lances, Qian Xunji initially planned to have Qian Renchuan seize them during a match between the Tianshui Team and Shrek. But if the plan had to change, he'd rather expose the items now to see who dared act.
There was still a good chance things would go according to Qian Xunji's initial design. The Clear Sky Clan knew Ah Yin was a soul beast. Ning Fengzhi, ever cunning, might ally with them if he learned that Tang San had twin martial souls and Ah Yin was a transformed beast. They'd join forces against Spirit Hall again.
Ghost Panther Douluo had no idea what Qian Xunji was planning. But as the most esteemed Pope in Spirit Hall's history, no one could read his mind. Subordinates simply followed orders.
Once everything was arranged, Qian Xunji made his way to the Worship Hall.
"Father."
Qian Xunji gently rubbed Qian Renxue's head. At twenty-one, she had fully matured and reached the peak of level 79. She would soon break through to level 80.
After her hellish training, Qian Daoliu had been personally guiding her to break through to Title Douluo, perfectly awaken the Six-Winged Angel, and undergo the Angel God Trials to increase her chances of receiving the nine divine tests.
From dialogue in the original story, we know that Qian Daoliu had no intention of letting Qian Renxue take the Angel Trials while she was just a Soul Saint, nor did he really expect her to receive the full nine tests.
"Xue'er, after you reach level 80, don't get your eighth ring immediately. Within two and a half years, I'll find you a 100,000-year soul beast to sacrifice itself to you."
With the training from celestial herbs and three Angel soul bones plus one external bone, her body was now strong enough to absorb such a soul ring.
A 100,000-year soul beast's sacrifice could boost her power to level 83 or even 84. And by not absorbing a ring, she could continue storing soul power. Though Soul Saints grew more slowly than Soul Douluo, the sacrifice's energy would vastly outweigh that gap.
Qian Renxue had no doubts about her father. He had never made empty promises. Things that others deemed impossible always became reality in his hands.
Not giving Qian Daoliu time to question him, Qian Xunji immediately said, "Father, I want to take the Angel God Trials."
"Your strength is sufficient already. Xue'er still needs me to guide her in using the soul bones."
If Qian Xunji took the trials, Qian Daoliu would become his examiner. That would take a huge time investment—time he currently devoted to training Qian Renxue in advanced techniques and soul bone usage.
"My power still isn't enough. The continent is about to fall into chaos again. I must reach level 99 to control the situation and win greater benefit for Spirit Hall."
Qian Xunji raised his hand. "Father, say no more. Just follow my plan. When has Spirit Hall ever not emerged victorious? If it weren't important, I wouldn't be requesting the God Ancestor's trial now."
At the Douluo Hall, Qian Xunji knelt before the statue of the God Ancestor, forming a six-winged shape with his hands, beginning his 108-day prayer.
Clear Sky Clan.
"Hao!"
Tang Xiao entered Tang Hao's chambers. Tang Hao lay on the bed, clutching a wine jug. The floor was littered with empty ones.
Not much had changed in six years—except that both of them looked older.
"Hao!"
Tang Xiao's voice wasn't angry—it was excited.
Tang Hao groggily opened his eyes. He was surprised—Tang Xiao hadn't visited since Tang San left six years ago.
"Big brother, what brings you here? Something happened?"
"Hao, I've received news. Little San might have twin martial souls—possibly one of them being the Clear Sky Hammer!"
Tang Xiao was thrilled. Twin martial souls with the Clear Sky Hammer meant the Clear Sky Clan's revival. They could finally repay Spirit Hall for their humiliation tenfold.
"Big brother, are you sure the info is reliable?"
Tang Hao was skeptical. If Tang San had such a gift, why hadn't he shown it? The Clear Sky Clan would've poured all resources into him.
"I looked into it. Little San's current teacher is none other than that outcast from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—Yu Xiaogang."
At that, Tang Hao's once-lifeless eyes sharpened. He sprang to his feet, excited. "Big brother, Little San must have twin spirits! My son—my son, hahaha!"
Tang Hao knew Yu Xiaogang. A waste like him would never accept a student unless their second martial soul was incredibly strong. The only possibility for Tang San's second spirit was the Clear Sky Hammer.
Seeing Tang Hao's dramatic shift in attitude, Tang Xiao's expression settled. "Hao, should we bring Little San back to the Clear Sky Clan and train him properly, or—"
Before he could finish, Tang Hao raised a hand and said softly, "No, big brother. Let's respect Little San's choice. I know he doesn't want to return. He suffered too much here. I failed him. It's my fault his childhood was filled with pain."
Seeing Tang Hao's remorseful expression and his heartfelt change, Tang Xiao couldn't help but feel a little disgusted.
"Hao, Little San is still out there alone. News of his twin martial souls is out. We must bring him back to protect and train him."
Tang Hao replied confidently, "Don't worry, big brother. I'll personally protect him. Even though Qian Xunji severed one leg and one arm, and my spirit power is stuck at level 73, I still have the mental strength of a Titled Douluo. Anyone below level 95 won't defeat me easily."
"I will protect Little San with my life. It's the least I can do—as his father."
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