The scarlet world was frozen in time.
In the pupils of the demonic tiger, the blood bat, and the venomous scorpion,three evil beasts,flashed disbelief, quickly replaced by fear.
With their strength, even one-on-one they could contend with a level ninety-seven Super Douluo, and together they could face a level ninety-eight.
Yet no matter how powerful they were or what hidden trump cards they had, at this moment they were completely helpless before this overwhelming "Time Capsule."
Their consciousness seemed frozen, their ability to think nearly gone, let alone resist.
After hearing Oscar's words, the three could not move at all.
The next moment, an immense wave of spiritual power burst from Oscar's scarlet eyes, slamming directly into their spiritual seas.
The pain was unbearable, but they couldn't react in any way.
Within their spiritual seas appeared another Oscar, overlooking them with absolute dominance.
Oscar slowly raised three fingers. "I'll give you three seconds."
The three endured the pain of their invaded spirits, yet none opened their mouths.
The demonic tiger let out a hoarse laugh. "If you want to kill us, then do it. You can't stop the King's plan!"
They all looked ready to die. Oscar didn't bother replying,his terrifying mental power shattered their spiritual seas. They died instantly, blood seeping from their mouths and noses.
Even without questioning, Oscar could guess some things. What he could not understand was why the Slaughter King needed to gather so much life for blood sacrifices.
Since the end of the Soul Master Tournament, many events on the continent had already strayed from the original storyline.
The butterfly wings he had once stirred had finally caused a terrifying storm.
Fortunately, Oscar now had the confidence to face everything. With that strength, he feared no scheme or plot.
Casually raising his hand, he cast Ice Explosion. The three giant beasts burst apart into dust, leaving behind three crystal-clear soul bones.
Each of these three Super Douluo possessed a soul bone of at least twenty thousand years.
Oscar collected the bones into his soul guide, then took out a jade-green half mask and put it on. The scarlet color faded from his eyes as he returned to the spacious room.
Outside the Grand Emperor Hotel, dozens of Sword Sect disciples waited. They had hurried over from nearby escort agencies and taverns.
Oscar looked calmly at the gathered civilians and law enforcers, then took out an elder's token of the Sword Sect from his soul guide.
The token was made of jade, with the words "Sword Sect" engraved on the front and "Elder of the Disciplinary Hall" on the back.
An aged, powerful voice came from Oscar's mouth. "The three level-ninety-five evil soul masters who came from the City of Slaughter have all been executed. Sword Sect disciples, cooperate with Lord Nos and the enforcement teams to eliminate all remaining evil soul masters. Leave none alive."
Upon seeing the elder's token, the dozens of Sword Sect disciples placed their right hands over their chests. "We obey the Elder's command!"
Oscar then turned to the city lord of Nos City, who had arrived late. "I'll leave this place to you. I must go to the next city to deal with the higher ranks of these evil soul masters."
Facing a Titled Douluo, the city lord, who was only a Soul Saint, bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Your Majesty. With me and the Sword Sect experts here, please rest assured."
Oscar nodded. A jade sword appeared beneath his feet, and he rode it away as a streak of blue light.
Watching his departure, the city lord couldn't tell if he felt admiration or awe.
He believed every word. A Titled Douluo had no reason to lie.
To defeat three level-ninety-five Super Douluo alone without any loss,how terrifying was that elder's strength?
Even the Spirit Hall didn't have such power.
The Sword Sect truly spared no effort to eliminate the evil soul masters. That was a blessing for the entire soul master world.
The city lord turned to a Sword Sect disciple and bowed. "Everyone, please cooperate with me in eradicating the remaining evil soul masters."
The leading disciple bowed slightly. "You give us too much credit, City Lord. This is the duty of all soul masters. Please command as you see fit."
The city lord nodded, then whispered to Zhao Yu, "Brother, may I ask the title of that elder? I just want to know his name, so I can thank him if we meet again."
Zhao Yu smiled bitterly. "I joined the Sword Sect only three years ago. This was my first time seeing that elder. I'm truly sorry."
The city lord laughed helplessly. "No matter. With such strong leadership, the Sword Sect will surely become the head of all soul masters in the future."
After leaving everyone's sight, Oscar withdrew his jade sword and stepped into a spatial gate, vanishing.
Elsewhere, Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, Bai He, Meng Shu, Qin Wenlong, and Long Shihu each led teams to hunt down evil soul masters.
After this campaign, the Sword Sect's name became widely known. It was said they had mobilized all their forces to purge the evil soul masters.
Not only Nos City, but escort agencies and inns across the continent cooperated fully. Wherever evil soul masters appeared, the Sword Sect was always the first to arrive and resolve the matter.
Even Qian Daoliu personally led the Spirit Hall to hunt them, yet every time he arrived a step too late. Nearly ninety percent of all evil soul masters were eliminated by the Sword Sect.
Though the Spirit Hall's influence spanned the continent, it still could not match a Sword Sect that had emerged only a few years ago.
Qian Daoliu's own teams only managed to handle a few Soul Saints, far less efficient than the Sword Sect.
Within a month, the evil soul masters were eradicated, save for a few hiding in the shadows.
Of all the results, the Sword Sect alone accounted for seventy percent of the kills, with the Spirit Hall, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and others combined only contributing the remaining thirty.
After this battle, the Sword Sect's fame exploded. Even ordinary civilians knew of them and were deeply grateful.
People praised the Sword Sect's tireless efforts, sending out multiple Titled Douluo and working with both empires' networks of inns and escort agencies,achievements surpassing even those of the Spirit Hall.
Inside the Pope's Palace, Qian Daoliu sat deep in thought. In just one month, his mood had gone through many waves.
At his level, few things could shake his heart, but this was different.
The Sword Sect's elders were all well-known figures from the previous generation of powerful soul masters.
Aside from Qin Wenlong and Long Shihu, who rarely appeared, the other four,Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, Bai He, and Meng Shu,were names known throughout the continent.
To his shock, all of them had reached the Titled Douluo level, each with the highest-level soul ring configuration,their ninth rings were all one-hundred-thousand-year rings.
They made no attempt to hide this terrifying power.
If they had only just broken through, that could be explained,after all, with the Sword Sect's vast resources, it was possible.
But for all of them to have one-hundred-thousand-year ninth rings? That meant six one-hundred-thousand-year soul beasts had been slain.
That was enough to shake the Star Dou Great Forest itself.
Even Qian Daoliu, a level-ninety-nine Limit Douluo, found it unbelievable.
Six hundred-thousand-year rings, six corresponding bones,what tremendous foundation and sacrifice the Sword Sect possessed.
And these were only for those who joined after the sect's reemergence.
What of the original five elders and the sect master? How powerful must they be?
Counting all of them, the Sword Sect likely had over a dozen Titled Douluo.
Could such terrifying strength truly belong to a reclusive sect?
Even the Spirit Hall might not compare now.
Most astonishing was that all of them had one-hundred-thousand-year ninth rings,was the Sword Sect planning to defy the heavens?
Even Qian Daoliu had to admit, the Sword Sect had grown beyond what he could easily challenge.
When Gui Yue had once said that the Sword Sect master was breaking through level ninety-eight, he had thought it an exaggeration. But now, seeing even new members with one-hundred-thousand-year rings, could the sect master be weaker?
Qian Daoliu began to suspect that the Sword Sect, like the Spirit Hall, was a place of divine inheritance.
The newly emerged Divine Fire Sect and Wind God Valley were both founded on divine legacies, yet even combined, their power was far inferior to the Sword Sect's.
If the Sword Sect truly was a divine inheritance, then its many one-hundred-thousand-year-ring elders made perfect sense.
But that would also make them the greatest obstacle to Spirit Hall's dream of unifying the continent.
If the Sword Sect had even one level-ninety-nine Limit Douluo, then even united, the Spirit Hall might not be able to defeat them.
After long consideration, Qian Daoliu made a decision,one he had no choice but to make.
He wrote a letter and sent it to the Heaven Dou Palace.
Xue Qinghe soon received it.
Reading its contents, his brow furrowed.
He was well aware of what had transpired across the continent over the past month. As crown prince, he had even personally led a team to hunt down a group of evil soul masters.
The Sword Sect was now openly displaying its power, even competing with the Spirit Hall for prestige. The meaning was obvious.
Judging from their revealed strength, they already had the ability to confront the Spirit Hall head-on. Forcing a conflict would bring no good outcome.
Moreover, the Sword Sect's ties with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were close,if war broke out, both sides would suffer greatly.
But the unification of the continent was imminent, and Qian Renxue could not give up her divine faith to the Sword Sect.
Although she was the heir of the Angel God, with enough believers she could still surpass even the original deity.
She looked to her protectors, Qian Jun Douluo and Jiang Mo Douluo. "Sixth Grandfather, Seventh Grandfather, what do you think our chances are against the Sword Sect?"
Because Qian Daoliu worried for her safety, he had replaced Snake Spear and Thorn Dolphin Douluo with these two level-ninety-six Super Douluo.
The two exchanged glances. "Xue'er, your grandfather's judgment is ours as well. Besides, the Sword Sect's intent is clear for all to see."
"If they truly have divine inheritance behind them, a marriage alliance wouldn't be a bad thing. Once united by marriage, we'd become one family,two divine legacies standing together. Who would dare oppose the Spirit Empire then?"
Xue Qinghe nodded silently. According to her grandfather's plan, the Spirit Hall would unite with the Sword Sect. When the Spirit Empire was founded, the Sword Sect would become the imperial guardian sect,second only to the throne.
If Oscar truly carried divine inheritance, marrying him would create an alliance of unmatched strength. Two divine heirs together could crush any emerging rival before it grew.
It was indeed the best outcome.
But… it had been a long time since she'd last seen Oscar.
Back then, when she failed to recruit him, she had even considered eliminating him. And now she was to marry that same man?
She didn't hate Oscar,but she didn't exactly like him either. Still, when the idea of marriage arose, that nearly perfect man returned vividly to her mind.
Her lips curved slightly. "Little Ao, I wonder what your expression will be when your big brother turns into a big sister?"
After a while, she stood up. "Sixth and Seventh Grandfather, I'll follow Grandfather's plan. But I want to meet Oscar first. I'll decide after seeing him."
Her eyes sharpened. "And if there is to be a marriage, he must have only me."
As she said this, she thought of Dugu Yan, the gifted girl beside Oscar,perhaps the only woman on the continent besides her sister who could rival her. But Xue Qinghe could never share a man.
Qian Jun and Jiang Mo smiled confidently. "Do not worry, Xue'er. A sect like the Sword Sect won't be so foolish. Faced with a divine heir and a few Titled Douluo, they'll make the right choice."
Xue Qinghe felt slightly reassured, then wrote down her reply and handed it to Qian Jun. "I'll trouble you two, Grandfathers."
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