"Seventh Soul Skill, True Form of Clear Sky!"
Boom—!
The air shook violently, stained crimson by the murderous aura. The Clear Sky Hammer in Tang Hao's hands continuously expanded while his other Spirit Rings also began to glow brightly.
As a pure strength-type Soul Master whose brain seemed entirely dedicated to muscle, nearly all his other Spirit Rings provided power amplification. This was a hammer strike delivered with all his might—one that even a Titled Douluo wouldn't dare take head-on!
Unless that Titled Douluo specialized in defense or was simply reckless, avoiding its sharpness was the best choice!
Like a small mountain, it crashed toward the numerous Soul Saints and Soul Douluos before him. Accompanied by Tang Hao's hoarse, desperate roar: "All of you, get out of my way—!"
"Go to hell!" Sigma roared, his face red and neck thick with rage as he prepared to charge forward. He too was a pure strength-type Soul Douluo—a man whose muscles seemed to have replaced his brains. With numerical advantage on his side, he felt no fear at all.
"Sigma, have you gone mad?" The Red Cardinal accompanying him paled and immediately warned, "Retreat quickly! Everyone fall back! Get out of the residential area! Tang Hao can't escape..."
Over a dozen experts at Soul Saint level and above ultimately followed Tang Hao's intention, temporarily moving aside. They used their powerful Soul Power to form an energy wall, blocking the violent aftershocks!
Boom—!
The Clear Sky Hammer struck the ground, sending dust flying and releasing tremendous residual force. Even with Sigma and the others blocking it, Tang Hao's attack still drew terrified screams from many civilians. The shockwave swept through houses, sending roof tiles flying and shattering, wooden huts torn apart by the wind...
"A Yin, let's go!"
Amid the billowing dust, Tang Hao didn't dare delay. He immediately rushed into the tilted house behind him, collected A Yin and the crying infant in swaddling clothes, then fled through the gap he'd violently torn in the encirclement. Using all his strength, he raced toward the sect's direction.
"After them! Don't let them escape!"
"Don't worry, His Majesty and the elders are waiting for them outside!"
"..."You all stay here to comfort the civilians and handle the aftermath.".."
"The rest of you, follow me in pursuit!"
"Damn it! After them!" Sigma roared in frustration. Having come all this way without getting to fight thoroughly displeased him. As his voice fell, the ground beneath his feet collapsed, and his burly figure leaped forward into pursuit.
In the distance, A Yin glanced back at their pursuers, her eyes filled with worry. "Hao... to the Star Dou Forest..." Her voice was weak. Even though she was a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor in human form, having just given birth had left her severely weakened!
But her suggestion was immediately rejected by Tang Hao. "No! A Yin, I'm taking you back to the sect right now!"
"But..."
"No buts!" Tang Hao's eyes were full of stubbornness. "Even though Father and the others haven't accepted you yet, our child is still his grandson. The sect won't stand by and do nothing!"
A Yin opened her mouth as if to say something, then hesitated and ultimately remained silent.
"Don't worry, A Yin... I'll protect you both with my life!"
A Yin still didn't say anything more, but in her heart, she had already prepared for the worst possible outcome.
A black Spirit Ring flashed brightly as a single emerald-green grass seed fell to the ground. In that instant, tender Blue Silver Grass sprouted from the earth and began growing wildly!
It transformed into a thicket of Blue Silver Thorns blocking the path.
Temporarily halting the pursuers behind them.
"Hao, put me down. I can run on my own."
―
The morning sun rose, the dawn breeze was refreshingly cool, and the air still carried a chill.
Ye Tian walked out of 'Eternal Heaven'.
The mist of daybreak seemed to still cling to him.
Just as he closed the door.
A fragrant fox-like figure came bouncing into view before him.
"Senior Brother!"
"Good morning, Nana."
Ye Tian looked at the little fox before him and greeted her with a smile.
At this moment, Hu Liena had a pair of pink fox ears atop her head, her eyes appearing more elongated and enchanting—clearly having entered her Martial Soul Avatar state.
She pushed her fluffy tail toward Ye Tian's chest.
"Hehe~"
"Senior Brother, do you want to try Nana's tail? It's really soft~"
"Nana just discovered it's so much fun!"
"..."
Ye Tian stared at the fox tail that Hu Liena was treating like a stress-relief toy.
He was somewhat speechless, but also a little curious.
"Then... shall I try it?"
Ye Tian raised an eyebrow as if asking.
Hu Liena was naturally more than happy to offer her tail.
"Haha~ Senior Brother, grab it quickly! It's so soft!"
"Alright!"
Ye Tian nodded, raised his hand, and took hold of the fox tail.
Fluffy, soft, and carrying a slight warmth.
The texture was indeed pleasant.
But Hu Liena, who had been all smiles, couldn't help but change her expression.
Biting her pearly teeth, lowering her head,
Enduring the faint electric currents traveling from her tail to the base of her spine.
Until the tingling sensation invaded her mind,
Only then did Hu Liena let out a soft sound.
"Ah... Senior Brother~"
As that faint moan escaped.
Ye Tian's curiosity was satisfied. After a brief squeeze, he released his grip.
Not forgetting to comment:
"The texture is indeed incredibly soft."
"Mhm."
Hu Liena lowered her head, her response as faint as a mosquito's hum.
The fox tail, freed from Ye Tian's palm,
Trembled in the air, its fur standing on end as if electrified.
Hu Liena lifted her delicate little face coyly.
"As long as Senior Brother likes it."
"Huh?"
Ye Tian looked at Hu Liena with a strange expression.
Rolled his eyes.
"What's this about liking or not? Could your tail grow on me or something?"
"No."
Hu Liena lowered her head and whispered softly.
"If Senior Brother likes it, you can play with Nana's anytime..."
"Huh?!"
Ye Tian tilted his head, somewhat stunned.
"Then, can I play with it?"
A cold, low voice, like a biting winter wind, pierced through the ear canal,
Sending chills down one's spine!
Ye Tian turned his head, while Hu Liena couldn't help but shiver violently.
She looked fearfully at Bi Bi Dong beside her.
"T-teacher..."
Bi Bi Dong stared expressionlessly at Hu Liena, grinning.
"I want to play with it—can I cut it off?"
"Ah!"
Hu Liena let out a startled cry, quickly hiding behind Ye Tian, her face pale.
"Senior Brother, save me!"
"Hmph! You've awakened your Martial Soul, yet all you think about is playing."
Bi Bi Dong snorted coldly.
So what if she grew a tail? What's the big deal?
If she manifested her eight spider legs,
Ye Tian would be so dizzy he wouldn't know which one to grab.
"..."
Thinking this, Bi Bi Dong furrowed her brow and couldn't help shaking her head.
Why was she always thinking such strange thoughts lately?
Speaking of which,
Had Ye Tian ever seen her hideous Martial Soul True Form?
"Nana, the teacher was just joking with you."
Ye Tian said helplessly.
"I'm not joking at all."
Bi Bidong glanced at Hu Liena, seeing how frightened she looked, then glared at Ye Tian before preparing to leave.
"You two have breakfast. I'm going to the Papal Hall. As for that Spirit Bone of yours, I'll get it for you when he returns."
Hearing this,
Ye Tian felt a surge of joy in his heart.
Although Qian Xunji would return severely injured, he would still survive for some time.
That Ten-thousand-year Spirit Bone should be secured now!
"Thank you, teacher!"
Ye Tian immediately expressed his gratitude,
taking out the prepared Pill from his Soul Guidance Device and handing it to Bi Bidong.
"Teacher, your medicine these days..."
"Keep it with you for now. I'll come to your room to get it tonight."
"Alright."
Ye Tian watched as Bi Bidong departed. Hu Liena peeked out from behind him,
whispering nervously,
"Senior brother, is teacher acting abnormal again?"
"It's not too bad. She was like this with me at first too."
Ye Tian smiled and ruffled Hu Liena's beautiful hair, not thinking much of it since Bi Bidong had never been easy to get along with anyway.
Downstairs,
just as Bi Bidong reached the courtyard,
the sandalwood door was suddenly pushed open from outside, creating a narrow gap.
A few strands of golden hair drifted in through the opening.