"The despicable Clear Sky Sect, they actually claim our Spirit Hall is colluding with spirit beasts."
In the VIP room at the rear, watching the Title Douluos stir up trouble, the Spirit Hall trainees, including San Huo, gnashed their teeth in anger.
"The Spirit Hall is the sacred land of the continent! How could we be as shameless as the Clear Sky Sect."
"The inherently wicked Clear Sky Sect, no wonder they sealed their mountain." Yan's mouth puffed up with anger as he turned to look at the blonde woman who hadn't spoken. "Captain, am I right?"
"There's no need to mind these things." The golden-haired woman spoke with a tranquil gaze. "The important figures have their own matters to handle. We only need to focus on the competition."
"As expected of the Captain, no wonder she became the Saintess…" Yan couldn't help but sigh.
He had originally thought the position of Saintess was undoubtedly destined for Hu Liena, the object of his affection.
But then, this blonde woman descended from above.
She effortlessly defeated all of them, without even releasing her spirit rings.
Dreadful, truly dreadful.
With such a terrifying person participating in the Spirit Master Tournament, was there any suspense left in this competition?
"The Clear Sky Sect… it seems Tang Hao is nearby." The blonde woman behind Yan leaned against the wall. A strange light flickered in her originally amber-colored eyes. "The very back of the spectator stands… there!"
"Hm? His cultivation has actually improved."
Is this the power of a god?
Logically, Tang Hao's strength should have been stuck at level 89. But now, it seems that wasn't the case.
From his aura, he seemed much weaker than he was years ago, for some unknown reason.
While the Spirit Hall was buzzing and the entire continent was in an uproar.
In the sky, Qian Daoliu's voice rang out once more: "Claiming our Spirit Hall is groveling and colluding with spirit beasts? Tang Chen, I think you're still asleep!"
"Even if we have some connection with spirit beasts, it is merely friendly cooperation for the peace of the entire continent."
"After all, compared to your Clear Sky Sect which only guards its own small plot of land, our Spirit Hall has always been dedicated to maintaining the peace and stability of the continent."
"For example, didn't your great-grandson also come to the Spirit Hall to collect gold coins?"
"Did our Spirit Hall seek personal revenge and withhold what was due to you?"
"Quite the silver tongue now, Qian Daoliu." Tang Chen was momentarily stunned. He never expected that after all these years, Qian Daoliu, who used to be so easily fooled, had learned to talk back.
"Even if you can twist words, you cannot deny your relationship with spirit beasts."
"Bi Ji from Blazing Wind Academy is a spirit beast from the Star Dou Great Forest, am I wrong?"
"She is also connected to your Spirit Hall!"
Tang Chen's words shocked the entire venue, spreading across the entire continent through the soul tool broadcast.
Inside the VIP room of Blazing Wind Academy.
Bi Ji, who had been reading a book, put the book back into her soul tool.
"Innocent bystanders getting implicated… do they really think I'm easy to bully?" Bi Ji slowly stood up.
"Teacher Bi Ji, you…" Xue Ke opened her mouth, wanting to say something. The gazes of the other team members also turned to Bi Ji.
"What I am doesn't matter. And do you really believe someone as dim-witted as Tang Chen saying I'm a spirit beast?"
"Have you ever seen such a beautiful spirit beast?"
Xue Ke: "…"
Her teacher was becoming more and more narcissistic.
Was it from reading too many books?
When they first met, her personality was clearly very different.
"I'll step out for a moment, I'll be back soon." Bi Ji looked towards Gu Yuena, who hadn't spoken. Seeing her slight nod, Bi Ji felt relieved.
With a top expert backing her up, she didn't need to worry about anything going wrong.
Since the Master said it was fine, then it was definitely fine.
With that, Bi Ji slowly flew out of the VIP room. Spirit rings rose from under her feet.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, one red.
Nine spirit rings were revealed.
By now, everyone present, even the spirit masters watching the broadcast, were numb.
The previously rare 100,000-year spirit rings had already appeared several times.
Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu even had eight black and one red, an utterly inconceivable combination of spirit ring colors.
Was this the world of top experts?
Mere mortals couldn't understand. Truly worthy of the continent's top forces; the slightest move could shock the spirit masters of the entire continent to their core.
"Slaughter King Tang Chen, I think your brain has stopped working."
"Although I am not skilled in combat, I will not allow just anyone to slander me!"
"I am titled Life. My spirit is the Emerald Swan. A ninety-ninth rank Limit Douluo."
A faint pressure spread out, the aura of a Limit Douluo permeating the air.
At this time, Tang Xiao also arrived beside Tang Chen, frowning slightly.
He looked Bi Ji up and down.
"Xiao'er, is she the 500,000-year spirit beast you mentioned?"
"This…" Tang Xiao looked troubled.
Because her aura was very different. Even her appearance was quite distinct from Bi Ji's.
That intellectual face, paired with glasses resting on the bridge of her nose, made her look more like a noble lady. Her demeanor and aura were completely different. How could she be the same?
But 99th rank, and the same name…
"I'm not sure. The aura is different, the appearance is different too." Tang Xiao lowered his head and replied.
"Hahahaha, hahahahahaha!"
Before Tang Chen could speak, Qian Daoliu burst into laughter. "I thought your Clear Sky Sect had some profound argument. Turns out you're just nearsighted!"
"Tang Chen! Tang Chen, we are both Limit Douluos. Can't we tell if someone is a spirit beast by sensing the soul power they release?"
"You couldn't tell, so you had Tang Xiao come up, didn't you!"
"Tell me, are you from the Clear Sky Sect here to be comedians?"
"The number one sect under heaven, the Clear Sky Sect, bullying others with its power—our Spirit Hall has indeed witnessed it."
"Indeed, in terms of strength, this Bi Ji Your Excellency is a support-type spirit master, certainly no match for you. But if you think you can throw your weight around in the Spirit Hall, have you asked me, Qian Daoliu?"
"I didn't pursue what happened back then, but that doesn't mean I, Qian Daoliu, am afraid of you. And to be called a coward by your grandson… today I will show you whether the Spirit Hall is cowardly or not."
"Tang Chen, I ask you just one thing: do you have the resolve to fight us, the Spirit Hall, to the mutual end?"
"I, Qian Daoliu, have that resolve!"
"If you dare push your luck one more time, all members of our Spirit Hall's Worship Hall will self-destruct, dragging your Clear Sky Sect down to hell with us. Do you dare?"
"You… Qian Daoliu, you…"
Tang Chen's face slightly changed. The madness on Qian Daoliu's face was incredible. From their long acquaintance, he could tell Qian Daoliu was serious. He truly dared to have the entire Worship Hall sacrifice themselves to obliterate the Clear Sky Sect.
This madman, what had happened to him over the years? For the sake of a son, to be so ruthless?
When it came down to it, hadn't his own son also died because of the Spirit Hall?
He, Tang Chen, hadn't been this angry. Had Qian Daoliu eaten gunpowder?
The Qian Daoliu of the past was a model for the spirit master world, a humble gentleman.
Take the matter of pursuing Bo Saixi for example. Qian Daoliu hadn't pestered her, hadn't even set up any obstacles. After Bo Saixi made her ambiguous choice, he simply withdrew.
But the Qian Daoliu now gave him a feeling.
Like a gambler who had lost everything, ready to bite anyone he saw.
"Qian Daoliu, are you serious?" Tang Chen's tone was grave.
"You've come to my Spirit Hall to cause trouble twice now. If I keep tolerating this, I'll truly be known as the 'Ninja Turtle' throughout the entire spirit master world."
As he spoke, Qian Daoliu looked towards Ning Fengzhi and said, "Sect Master Ning, regarding the enmity between our Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect, I presume the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will not interfere?"
"Uh…" Ning Fengzhi's expression changed.
Good gracious, the fire was being directed at him.
You, Qian Daoliu, are planning mutual destruction with the Clear Sky Sect, and I dare to say I'll get involved?
"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is dedicated to the peaceful development of the continent. We hope all parties exercise restraint and avoid escalating conflicts, thereby ensuring the safety of lives and property of the masses on the continent."
"Of course, if it involves personal grudges, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has no reason to interfere."
"But I ask Your Excellency the High Priest to avoid bloodshed and carnage as much as possible. This can be considered our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's reverence for the Angel God."
In short, to put it simply—
You fight your fight, we'll talk and urge peace.
But if we really can't persuade you, we'll go home and watch the show without interfering. You beating each other's brains out is your own business.
"Sect Master Ning, the three great sects share the same breath and branches!" Tang Xiao sighed and spoke.
"Sect Master Tang, for the harmonious stability of the continent, I hope all parties exercise restraint. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is, after all, merely a support sect. Ah…" Ning Fengzhi let out a long sigh, a look of helplessness in his eyes.
Tang Xiao: "…"
You slippery customer, Ning Fengzhi.