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Chapter 206 Tang Hao, you're just like your son
In the courtyard of the Duke's Mansion in Tiandou City, Chu Xinghe stood in the center, his silver and black metal armor gleaming coldly.
Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Zhu Zhuqing stood around, their eyes filled with amazement as they watched him wield the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast Martial Soul.
Chu Xinghe stretched his arms, preparing to demonstrate the abilities of his new martial soul.
"Chu Xinghe! Give me back Xiao Wu!" A grief-stricken roar suddenly came from outside the mansion gate. Tang San's figure rushed into the courtyard like an arrow released from a bow. The black aura of the God of Slaughter Domain surged around his body, and his eyes were bloodshot.
Behind him followed Tang Hao, who wielded the Clear Sky Hammer. The pressure of a Title Douluo made the air feel heavy.
Chu Xinghe's eyes narrowed, and the mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast's claws instantly rose, meeting Tang San's swing of the Clear Sky Hammer with a single claw strike.
"Bang!" Tang San's soul power defense shattered like paper, and he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the courtyard wall and coughing up a mouthful of blood.
"You've come at the right time." Chu Xinghe withdrew his claws, his tone as indifferent as if he were talking about something unimportant. "Xiao Wu is no longer here. She has become my strength, the nourishment for my breakthrough."
Tang San struggled to his feet, staring intently at Chu Xinghe: "What did you do to her?!"
Chu Xinghe extended his metal-covered finger and pointed to the spirit ring floating beside him.
Among his seven spirit rings, the topmost red spirit ring stood out, shimmering with a deep luster: "See this? This 100,000-year spirit ring is the gift she left me."
"No!" Tang San's eyes widened in fury, his hair moved without wind, and his Killing God Domain erupted uncontrollably, instantly withering the surrounding flowers and plants.
He was about to rush forward again when Tang Hao grabbed his shoulder.
The brief exchange just now had made him clearly realize the gap between the two sides; Chu Xinghe was now far beyond his ability to contend with.
Despair and rage surged within him. Tang San abruptly turned to look at his father, his eyes filled with pleading and madness, his voice hoarse yet resolute: "Dad! I want him dead! I want him to be buried with Xiao Wu! I want him to pay the price!"
Tang Hao's gaze fell on Chu Xinghe, especially on that 100,000-year soul ring, and his hand holding the Clear Sky Hammer slowly tightened.
He felt his son's pain deeply; Ah Yin's experience back then was so similar to what he was going through now.
He raised his head, a crimson glint flashing in his eyes beneath the brim of his hat. A surge of powerful soul energy began to gather within him, causing even the earth to tremble slightly.
Chu Xinghe looked at the father and son in front of him without any fear on his face. Instead, he revealed a cold smile: "Tang Hao? I didn't expect you to actually show up. But even with you, we can't save him today, nor can we change Xiao Wu's fate."
The spirit rings around him began to pulsate, and the armor of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast made a clicking sound, ready to engage in battle at any moment.
Dugu Yan and the others tactfully stepped aside, watching the two sides locked in a tense standoff.
Tang San leaned against the wall, panting, his gaze fixed on Chu Xinghe, each breath filled with deep-seated hatred.
Tang Hao slammed the Clear Sky Hammer heavily onto the ground, the dull thud like a war drum, announcing the imminent start of a peak duel.
"Those who hurt my son and take away the people he cherishes never have a good ending." Tang Hao's voice was hoarse but carried an undeniable authority. "Today, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of Ah Yin and Xiao Wu, you ignorant brat."
Chu Xinghe cracked his neck, the metallic scraping sound grating on his ears: "Then let's try it and see if your Clear Sky Hammer is harder, or my Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast is stronger."
"Boom!" Tang Hao stomped his feet on the ground and charged towards Chu Xinghe like a cannonball, his Haotian Hammer crashing down with immense force.
Despite his early serious injuries not yet fully healed and his soul power often being obstructed, the aura of the Title Douluo was still as majestic as a prison. Before the hammer wind even arrived, the ground was already cracked like a spider web, which shocked everyone present into holding their breath.
Chu Xinghe's eyes were solemn, but he showed no fear.
MetalGreymon's Flame Dragon Armor instantly covered its entire body, and crimson-gold energy patterns lit up on the surface of the armor.
He crossed his arms to protect his chest, managing to withstand the powerful blow.
"clang!"
The moment the Haotian Hammer collided with the metal armor, the ear-piercing clang of metal against metal was so loud it hurt people's eardrums. The shockwave spread in all directions, and the stone slabs in the courtyard shattered completely.
"Again!"
Tang Hao let out a low shout, his figure advancing instead of retreating, the Haotian Hammer spinning rapidly in his hand, and the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique being used one after another.
Each hammer blow was faster than the last, each one containing the power to shatter mountains and split rocks. The overlapping hammer shadows completely enveloped Chu Xinghe.
Chu Xinghe relied on Xiao Wu's soul bone's teleportation soul skill to dodge continuously, occasionally taking a few blows head-on. Sparks flew from the Flame Dragon Armor, but it never collapsed.
The two figures darted across the courtyard, the shockwaves from their colliding soul energies causing the surrounding houses to tremble precariously.
Dugu Yan and the others had already retreated to the edge of the Duke's mansion, watching the fierce battle that transcended the Soul Saint level with bated breath.
Tang San leaned against the wall, his nails digging deep into his palms, watching his father swing his hammer, his eyes filled with anxiety and resentment.
The fierce battle lasted for dozens of rounds, and Tang Hao's breathing gradually became heavy, and his face grew paler and paler.
His old injuries from years ago began to ache again under intense combat, and his soul power circulation became sluggish.
He forced himself to deliver the final blow, but Chu Xinghe seized the opening, and the mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast's claws, wreathed in flames, swept out and slammed heavily into the side of the Haotian Hammer.
"Pfft!" Tang Hao suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his arm trembled violently, and he could no longer hold onto the Haotian Hammer. He was thrown away and crashed heavily into the courtyard wall, smashing a large hole in it.
He staggered back a few steps, finally collapsing to the ground from exhaustion, his chest heaving violently as his old injury flared up completely.
Chu Xinghe lowered his stance and looked at Tang Hao lying on the ground, sighing, "As expected of the former Haotian Douluo, his talent is indeed remarkable. Even with his injuries not yet healed, he was still able to fight me to a draw."
These words sounded incredibly harsh to Tang Hao, like a blatant insult.
He struggled to lift his head, a glint of madness flashing in his eyes, and roared with the last of his soul power, "I haven't lost yet!"
As he finished speaking, Tang Hao's body transformed into a stream of light and merged into the Clear Sky Hammer, his Martial Soul True Form suddenly unfolding.
A massive Haotian Hammer, tens of meters long, hovered in the air, its engraved patterns glowing red, and crashed heavily towards Chu Xinghe with an aura of annihilation.
"Well done!" Chu Xinghe's eyes blazed with fighting spirit, and he activated the Martial Soul True Form of the Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast.
His body swelled rapidly, transforming into a fifteen-meter-tall metal behemoth. Blue flames spewed from the thrusters on his back, and the missile launcher on his left arm locked onto the target. A missile emitting white smoke roared out.
"boom!"
A tremendous roar shook the heavens. The moment the missile collided with the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul True Form, a terrifying explosion swept through the entire Duke's Mansion.
Flames shot into the sky, and amidst the billowing smoke and dust, pavilions and towers collapsed one after another, and the once magnificent Duke of Xinghe's mansion was almost razed to the ground.
As the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, Chu Xinghe's enormous mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast figure stood amidst the ruins.
He walked step by step toward Tang Hao, who had been knocked to the ground and had already deactivated his Martial Soul True Form, and stepped on the other's chest.
"Tang Hao, you and your son are both not strong enough, so you can't protect the people you love."
These words were like a sharp knife, precisely piercing Tang Hao's deepest pain.
The image of Ah Yin's sacrifice instantly flashed through his mind, and those long-buried regrets and pains overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.
Tang Hao's body trembled violently, his vision went black, and he completely fainted.
Chu Xinghe withdrew his foot, looking at the unconscious Tang Hao and the furious Tang San in the distance. The mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast's scarlet eyes remained completely calm.
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Chu Xinghe glanced down at the unconscious Tang Hao, then kicked him towards Tang San.
Tang Hao rolled a few times on the ground and stopped in front of Tang San.
Chu Xinghe dusted off his hands, his tone as cold as ice: "Take him and leave, don't embarrass yourself here."
Tang San's eyes were bloodshot with rage, his hands clenched into fists, his nails almost digging into his flesh.
Looking at his father's pale face and then at Chu Xinghe's nonchalant demeanor, he felt a surge of anger and humiliation that threatened to consume him.
But he knew perfectly well that rushing forward now would only bring him shame; even his father had been defeated, so he was no match for him.
"Chu Xinghe, I will not let you go." Tang San gritted his teeth and squeezed out these words, his voice trembling with extreme anger.
He forced back his tears, bent down and carried the unconscious Tang Hao on his back. His father's heavy body pressed on his shoulders, but it was nothing compared to the weight in his heart.
He did not look back, but walked out of the now-ruins ducal mansion with difficulty, step by step.
His silhouette stretched long in the setting sun, carrying endless humiliation and resentment, each step feeling like walking on a knife's edge.
The scattered bricks and broken beams around him silently mocked his incompetence.
Chu Xinghe stood in the middle of the ruins, watching Tang San's staggering figure as he left, a cold smile curving his lips.
He thought to himself, "Tang San, work hard to become stronger. The stronger you are, the bigger the surprises you can give me in the future. I'm getting more and more excited."
Ever since absorbing Xiao Wu's spirit ring, the idea about spirit beast bloodlines has become increasingly clear.
He had already consulted relevant information and learned that as a hybrid of a Gale Wolf and a human, Wolf Thieves had a certain chance of dropping Soul Rings and Soul Bones after death.
Tang San, who possesses the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline and is a half-human, half-soul beast being, must also have this possibility.
"A 100,000-year-old soul beast can generate a soul ring upon transformation, and a wolf-bandit hybrid can also generate a soul ring. Tang San... what will you bring me?" Chu Xinghe raised his hand and stroked the mechanical Tyrannosaurus armor on his arm, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
He had already begun to fantasize about what kind of powerful spirit rings and spirit bones Tang San would unleash when he finally lost to him.
Is it a powerful offensive spirit ring that complements the Clear Sky Hammer? Or a control-type spirit ring that suits the Blue Silver Grass? What kind of heaven-defying skills will the spirit bone come with? These speculations made Chu Xinghe's blood boil.
Dugu Bo walked over from the other side of the ruins, looked at Chu Xinghe's expression, and shook his head helplessly: "You kid, your mind is getting more and more complicated. You just defeated Tang Hao, and now you're eyeing Tang San?"
"The path of the strong requires constant plundering." Chu Xinghe turned around, his gaze sharp as an eagle. "Xiao Wu is just the beginning; Tang San will be the next step. Once I absorb his spirit ring and spirit bone, no one on the Douluo Continent will be able to stop me."
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the ruins of the dilapidated Duke's mansion, turning Chu Xinghe's figure golden.
He gazed in the direction Tang San had left, his eyes filled with a yearning for greater power and an infinite anticipation for the final showdown to come.
...
As Chu Xinghe gazed at the sunset and contemplated the future, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from afar.
Emperor Xue Ye arrived late with a squad of imperial guards, followed closely by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. The two looked at the Duke's mansion, which had been almost completely razed to the ground, their faces filled with shock.
"Xinghe, what... what happened?" Emperor Xueye strode forward, his gaze sweeping over the ruins and scattered bloodstains in the distance, his tone urgent.
The enormous tremors and roars that had just come from the city terrified him, so he quickly led his men over.
Chu Xinghe turned around and bowed slightly to Emperor Xueye: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was fighting with Tang Hao here just now and accidentally damaged the mansion, disturbing the people in the city. Please forgive me."
"Tang Hao?!" Emperor Xueye's pupils shrank sharply, his shock deepening. "The tremor just now was caused by your battle with Haotian Douluo?"
He looked at Chu Xinghe in disbelief. Could this young duke already possess the combat power to rival a Title Douluo? This realization sent shockwaves through his heart.
Xue Qinghe was also secretly shocked. Although he knew that Chu Xinghe was quite strong, he did not expect that he could confront the legendary Haotian Douluo head-on and even turn the battlefield into this state.
Emperor Xueye quickly regained his senses and hurriedly waved his hands, saying, "No, no, no, how can you be blamed for this! It was clearly Tang Hao who trespassed into Tiandou City and even dared to use force in the Duke's mansion. He simply disregarded the law!"
Fearing that Chu Xinghe might be displeased, he softened his tone even more, "Xue Qinghe, make the arrangements immediately to issue a nationwide arrest warrant for the culprit Tang Hao!"
"Yes, Father." Xue Qinghe responded immediately, a barely perceptible glint in his eyes.
Chu Xinghe looked at Emperor Xueye's reaction and smiled slightly, not denying the decision.
He would be more than happy to cause trouble for Tang Hao and his son Tang San, making their situation even more difficult.
Seeing that Chu Xinghe had no objections, Emperor Xueye felt a little relieved and then said earnestly, "Xinghe, don't worry, leave the matter of the Duke's Mansion to me. I will immediately dispatch craftsmen to rebuild the Duke's Mansion as soon as possible, and I guarantee that it will be even more luxurious and magnificent than before, and I will never let you suffer any injustice."
He knew very well that Chu Xinghe was now an indispensable force in Tiandou City. A strongman who could rival a Title Douluo was enough to affect the safety of the country, so this investment was not worth mentioning at all.
Moreover, Chu Xinghe had just defeated Tang Hao, and this strength was enough to make him rely on him even more.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Chu Xinghe nodded slightly, accepting Emperor Xueye's suggestion.
Rebuilding the mansion suited his wishes perfectly. After such a great battle, the original mansion did indeed need a complete renovation, and a more luxurious mansion would better reflect his status.
After Emperor Xueye left with the Imperial Guards, he immediately ordered his subordinates to mobilize craftsmen and resources to take full charge of the reconstruction of Duke Xinghe's mansion. At the same time, he secretly sent people to find out the details of the battle between Xinghe and Tang Hao, especially the details of the strength Chu Xinghe displayed.
He must have a thorough understanding of this young duke who can rival a titled Douluo.
Only Chu Xinghe and Xue Qinghe remained on the ruins of the courtyard.
The rays of the setting sun pierced through the smoke and dust, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Xue Qinghe stepped forward, a gentle smile on his face: "Duke Xinghe, your mansion is severely damaged and reconstruction will take some time. In the meantime, why not move to the Crown Prince's residence for the time being? The guest rooms there are spacious, and I can certainly show you hospitality."
His tone was sincere, and his eyes showed just the right amount of concern.
Chu Xinghe shook his head slightly and politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but there's no need to trouble yourself. I have a deep friendship with Senior Dugu, and I can stay at his residence for the time being, which is both convenient and comfortable."
He remained wary of the crown prince and was unwilling to easily enter the other's sphere of influence.
A fleeting hint of disappointment flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes, but he quickly smiled and said, "In that case, it's a real shame. However, I've prepared a small banquet at my residence tonight, and I would be honored if Duke Xinghe would grace us with his presence, so that I may help you calm your nerves."
This time, Chu Xinghe did not refuse. He nodded slightly and said, "I cannot refuse Your Highness's kind invitation. I will certainly keep my appointment on time."
Seeing that Chu Xinghe accepted the invitation, Xue Qinghe's smile deepened.
Chu Xinghe turned to look at Dugu Bo and the others not far away and said loudly, "Senior Dugu, you take Yan Yan and the others back first. I will be there shortly."
He realized that Xue Qinghe had deliberately stayed behind because he needed to talk to him privately, and there was no need for others to be present.
Dugu Bo, being extremely shrewd, immediately understood. He nodded to Chu Xinghe and then turned to leave with Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Zhu Zhuqing.
Before leaving, Dugu Yan glanced at Chu Xinghe with concern, but was gently pulled back by Dugu Bo.
After everyone had gone far away, Xue Qinghe put away his smile and his tone became more serious: "Duke Xinghe, actually, there is an important matter I want to discuss with you because I kept you here."
Chu Xinghe raised an eyebrow, waiting for what would happen next.
He had long anticipated that Xue Qinghe's invitation was not merely a polite formality. This prince, though seemingly gentle, was actually quite shrewd. His decision to stay today must be related to significant interests.
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Chapter 208 Revealing Qian Renxue's Identity
Once the surroundings had completely quieted down, Xue Qinghe's gentle smile faded, and his expression became extremely serious. He looked directly at Chu Xinghe and asked, "Duke Xinghe, could you tell me the details of your battle with Haotian Douluo today?"
This issue concerns the future combat strength assessment of Tiandou City, and he must figure it out.
Chu Xinghe spoke calmly, with a hint of humility: "Haotian Douluo was seriously injured in his early years and his soul power was still restricted. I was just lucky to have a slight advantage in today's battle." He did not exaggerate, but he also did not hide the result.
"Slightly better?" Xue Qinghe's pupils shrank slightly, and his face showed undisguised shock.
He was well aware of Tang Hao's reputation; he was a peerless villain who could single-handedly force back the combined forces of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, and even the previous Pope had fallen under his Clear Sky Hammer.
In Xue Qinghe's understanding, even the current Pope Bibi Dong might not be able to defeat Tang Hao at his peak.
He looked at Chu Xinghe again, his heart filled with shock: Chu Xinghe was only at the Soul Saint realm, yet he could defeat the injured Tang Hao.
If he were to grow to the level of a Title Douluo, wouldn't he be able to defeat even Bibi Dong? This thought sent a chill down Xue Qinghe's spine.
Chu Xinghe's strength was growing too fast, far exceeding his expectations, and even showing signs of slipping out of his control.
Xue Qinghe's brows furrowed involuntarily, his fingers unconsciously rubbing his cuffs as he began to reassess the young duke's worth.
After a moment of silence, Xue Qinghe raised his head, looking at Chu Xinghe with a complicated expression, and asked hesitantly, "Xinghe, do you... still acknowledge me as the Crown Prince? Is our relationship still the same as before?"
This question, though seemingly casual, is actually a subtle test.
Upon hearing this, Chu Xinghe laughed heartily, his tone sincere: "Your Highness is too kind. Of course, we are still the same as before. If you ask who in this world understands me best and supports me the most, it is none other than Your Highness. I often say that I am a thoroughbred horse, and Your Highness is the discerning eye who discovered me."
Upon hearing these words, Xue Qinghe felt immediately at ease, and his tense nerves relaxed a bit.
Looking at Chu Xinghe's open and honest smile, he felt that perhaps he was overthinking things.
Although the boy's strength had increased dramatically, his character seemed unchanged. He still recognized him as his "mentor" and did not harbor any disloyal thoughts.
"It's good that you think that way." Xue Qinghe smiled, and the doubt in her eyes dissipated a lot. "I've already prepared the banquet for tonight, all of which are your favorite dishes. We can have a good chat then."
"Very well, Your Highness, I will certainly not disappoint you." Chu Xinghe replied with a smile.
Watching Xue Qinghe turn and leave, Chu Xinghe's smile slowly faded, and a deep meaning flashed in his eyes.
How could he not hear Xue Qinghe's probing? It's just that some things don't need to be said outright.
A thoroughbred horse and its discerning eye?
This relationship is indeed useful, but that's all it is.
Faced with absolute power, all relationships of dependence are merely temporary balances, and what he needs to do is become the one who breaks that balance.
...
The banquet at the Crown Prince's residence was arranged with great elegance. In the flickering candlelight, Xue Qinghe and Chu Xinghe raised their glasses to drink together, seemingly having a pleasant conversation.
During the meal, Xue Qinghe kept subtly probing Chu Xinghe's attitude towards the Spirit Hall, to which Chu Xinghe responded with a smile, his words never revealing any secrets.
After several rounds of drinks, Chu Xinghe put down his wine cup, his gaze suddenly sharpening as he looked directly at Xue Qinghe across from him, a meaningful smile curving his lips: "Your Highness, instead of discussing the Spirit Hall, let's talk about your true identity. Bibi Dong's daughter, Qian Renxue."
"Clang!" The wine cup in Xue Qinghe's hand fell to the ground with a thud, and the wine splashed onto his clothes.
Her expression changed drastically, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She then forced a calm smile and said, "What's wrong with Duke Xinghe? Has he drunk too much? He's starting to talk nonsense. What Qian Renxue? I don't understand what you're saying."
Chu Xinghe ignored her denial and suddenly unleashed his soul power. The aura of a level 76 Soul Saint spread out as if it were a tangible force, directly approaching the shadows on both sides of the banquet hall: "You've been hiding for so long, it's time to come out and see your master, isn't it?"
"Ugh!" Two figures were forced to stagger out of the shadows; they were none other than Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo.
The two men were deathly pale, their eyes filled with terror as they looked at Chu Xinghe.
The pressure of soul power they felt just now was as heavy as a mountain pressing down on them; they had only ever experienced this feeling from other Title Douluos of the same level.
Hearing is unreliable, seeing is believing.
The boy in front of me, who was clearly only at the Soul Saint level, actually possessed strength comparable to a Title Douluo!
The two gripped their martial spirits tightly, but dared not make a move easily, and fine beads of cold sweat had already seeped from their foreheads.
Chu Xinghe withdrew his gaze and looked back at Xue Qinghe, whose expression was changing. His tone was calm but carried an undeniable pressure: "Qian Renxue, are you still going to continue pretending in front of me?"
After a moment of silence, Xue Qinghe suddenly laughed, his laughter carrying a hint of relief and a touch of inquiry.
She raised her hand to brush the wine stains off her sleeve, her originally gentle face gradually turning cold and aloof, her brows showing a hint of world-weariness beyond her years: "You're more perceptive than I thought. Tell me, when did you find out?"
Qian Renxue didn't have too many worries.
If Chu Xinghe truly intended to harm her, there would surely be Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Dugu Bo guarding the Crown Prince's residence at this moment; he would not have come alone.
Since the other party dared to attend the banquet alone and reveal their identity, it means they had ulterior motives.
Chu Xinghe observed the change in her demeanor and said calmly, "I should have been suspicious from the moment you tried so hard to win me over while secretly investigating the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's movements. The real confirmation came when you mentioned the Spirit Hall just now, with that fleeting complex emotion in your eyes. That wasn't the look a prince should have; it was the struggle of a core member of the Spirit Hall."
He stood up and walked to the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo. The two instinctively took a step back, not daring to meet his gaze.
Chu Xinghe chuckled lightly: "The two Title Douluos need not be nervous. I am only here to attend the banquet, not to make a move."
Qian Renxue also stood up and waved her hand to signal the two Title Douluos to step back: "You may leave now. No one is allowed to approach the banquet hall without my order."
After the Serpent Spear Douluo and his companion left as if granted a pardon, she turned to Chu Xinghe, her eyes sharpening: "What exactly do you want by exposing my identity?"
Chu Xinghe sat down again, poured himself a glass of wine, and said slowly, "I'm not doing anything, I just feel there's no need to act anymore. The fact that Bibi Dong's daughter is hiding in Tiandou City as the crown prince is much more interesting than Tang Hao causing a scene at the Duke's mansion."
Looking at his composed demeanor, Qian Renxue became even more certain of her guess.
Chu Xinghe harbored no hostility and might even have wanted to establish some kind of cooperation with him.
She sat down opposite Chu Xinghe, her wariness lessening considerably: "Aren't you afraid I'll kill you to silence you?"
"You can give it a try." Chu Xinghe raised his glass in a gesture of respect, his smile playful. "But I guess you won't do it. After all, in Heaven Dou City, there aren't many people who can speak to you on equal terms and have the strength to contend with Bibi Dong."
In the candlelight, their eyes met in the air, and a silent contest quietly began.
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Chu Xinghe looked at Qian Renxue in front of him, his smile deepening: "Now that your identities have been revealed, why not revert to your original appearance before we talk? It's a bit awkward to keep looking at 'Xue Qinghe's' face."
Qian Renxue smiled faintly and did not refuse.
As her soul power circulated, a soft white light emanated from her body, and her slightly immature boyish face gradually faded, transforming into a stunningly beautiful woman's face.
She appeared to be in her early twenties, with skin as white as snow, a straight nose, and phoenix eyes that, though slightly narrow, exuded an innate air of authority. Despite her exceptionally beautiful appearance, she possessed an unassailable majesty.
Chu Xinghe stared at her true face, momentarily lost in thought.
With such looks and presence, it's no wonder he was able to remain undetected as a man for so many years. Just in terms of demeanor alone, he far surpasses ordinary royal children.
Seeing him lost in thought, Qian Renxue's eyes flashed with a hint of barely perceptible smugness, but she quickly composed herself: "Now you can tell me, what is your purpose in exposing my identity?"
Chu Xinghe snapped out of his daze, his joking expression vanishing, and his tone became serious: "I don't want you to attack Emperor Xueye."
Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "You noticed?"
She had been lying low for years, secretly plotting, waiting for the right moment to take control of the Heavenly Dou Empire. Emperor Xueye was the final link in her plan, but unexpectedly, Chu Xinghe saw through her intentions.
"Just because Emperor Xueye bestowed upon you the title of hereditary duke, are you going to protect him?" Qian Renxue asked, raising an eyebrow with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.
In her view, human loyalty is often linked to self-interest.
Chu Xinghe nodded frankly: "That's one of the reasons."
But his true intention was to maintain the balance of power among the three major forces.
The Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Star Luo Empire must check and balance each other to prevent any one of them from becoming too powerful.
He knew very well that no matter which power completely controlled the continent, it would ultimately be the commoner soul masters at the bottom who would suffer.
Qian Renxue gave a faint, mocking smile, picked up the wine glass on the table, and took a small sip: "And what about me? Haven't I received any gratitude for your support and appreciation over the years? And now you're going to hinder my plans for the sake of an outsider?"
"I am grateful for your recognition." Chu Xinghe put down his wine cup, looked directly at Qian Renxue, and said seriously, "So I can promise that once I am strong enough, I will help you reclaim the position of Pope of the Spirit Hall and let you truly control the Spirit Hall."
Qian Renxue suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She had never imagined that Chu Xinghe would say such a thing. The position of Pope of the Spirit Hall was the foundation of her mother Bibi Dong's power, and also a goal she had longed for for many years but dared not easily touch. How dare Chu Xinghe make such a promise?
"Do you know what you're saying?" Qian Renxue's voice trembled slightly. "Fighting against Bibi Dong isn't something that can be accomplished with just a promise."
"Of course I know." Chu Xinghe smiled, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "I may not be strong enough now, but it won't be long before I have that kind of strength. At that time, whether you want to be the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire or the Pope of the Spirit Hall is up to you."
Qian Renxue stared intently at Chu Xinghe, trying to detect a hint of a joke in his eyes, but she only saw determination and composure.
She remained silent for a moment, her heart churning with turmoil. Chu Xinghe's proposal was too tempting, even causing her to waver in her plans of many years.
"Why are you helping me?" Qian Renxue pressed, not believing in the existence of a free lunch.
Chu Xinghe raised his wine glass and clinked it against hers from a distance: "Because we are 'a thoroughbred horse and its discerning owner,' aren't we?"
He didn't elaborate on the deeper reasons, but Qian Renxue could sense that this young man's ambition was far greater than she had imagined.
The candlelight flickered, and silence fell over the banquet hall.
Looking at Chu Xinghe's young yet composed face, Qian Renxue hesitated for the first time about her plan.
Perhaps, cooperating with Chu Xinghe could really lead to a different path?
Once the thought arises, it can no longer be suppressed.
The candles in the banquet hall were mostly burned, with tiny sparks occasionally popping from the wicks.
Chu Xinghe and Qian Renxue gazed at each other for a long time, and finally reached a consensus in silent understanding.
Qian Renxue broke the silence first, her sharp phoenix eyes softening slightly: "I can put aside the matter of Emperor Xueye for the time being. But I will not relinquish the power of the Heavenly Dou Empire."
For her, the years of planning and preparation could not be in vain, and controlling the Heaven Dou Empire remained an important goal.
Chu Xinghe nodded in understanding: "You can continue to consolidate your power as the Crown Prince, as long as you don't harm Emperor Xueye."
All he wanted was to maintain a superficial balance; the ownership of power in the Heavenly Dou Empire was not currently within his core considerations.
Qian Renxue tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, her tone becoming solemn: "In exchange, I can share internal intelligence of the Spirit Hall with you. Bibi Dong's recent movements, the power structure of the Elder Hall, and even the hidden distribution of the Spirit Hall's forces—as long as I have access to information, I will inform you in a timely manner."
This was the greatest sincerity she could offer, and also her response to Chu Xinghe's promise to help her seize the papacy.
"Very good." Chu Xinghe raised his glass to her. "It's been a pleasure working with you."
"It's a pleasure to cooperate." Qian Renxue also raised her glass, and the two clinked glasses again. The wine went down their throats, leaving a slightly bitter aftertaste, just like their relationship at that moment.
They appear to be on good terms, but in reality, they harbor their own calculations and bottom lines.
After reaching an agreement, Qian Renxue did not linger. She quickly reverted to her original form as Xue Qinghe and quietly left with the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo.
She needed to immediately adjust her plans, temporarily freezing her schemes against Emperor Xueye and instead focusing on consolidating the military and political power of the Heaven Dou Empire. At the same time, she began to organize intelligence on the Spirit Hall to provide Chu Xinghe with his first "cooperation gift."
Chu Xinghe remained alone in the empty banquet hall, a complex smile playing on his lips.
Collaborating with Qian Renxue is fraught with risk; this Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall is a woman of deep thoughts and is not someone to be trifled with.
However, the intelligence she can provide is of immeasurable value, enough to give him an advantage in future power struggles.
He knew very well that this cooperation was nothing more than a stopgap measure in the exchange of interests.
Qian Renxue needs his power to fight against Bibi Dong, while he needs Qian Renxue's intelligence to maintain the balance of power and, incidentally, to buy himself time to grow stronger.
The alliance could break down at any time if the interests of both sides clash.
"However, at least for now, we are 'comrades-in-arms'," Chu Xinghe murmured, downing the wine in his glass in one gulp.
As night deepened, the banquet at the Crown Prince's residence quietly came to an end, but an undercurrent concerning the continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or landscape) began to surge faster because of this secret cooperation.
Qian Renxue's power network in the Heaven Dou Empire will be more secure, while Chu Xinghe will be able to make advance plans with the help of the Spirit Hall's intelligence. Meanwhile, Tang San, Bibi Dong, and even Emperor Xue Ye, who are far away in the shadows, are unaware that a storm capable of overturning everything is quietly brewing in the night of Heaven Dou City.
...
The moment she left the banquet hall, Qian Renxue's composure crumbled.
Having regained her female identity, she hurried back to the inner room, her fingertips touching her slightly flushed cheeks, which blushed somewhat unnaturally.
Just now at the banquet, the image of Chu Xinghe looking directly at her and making a promise kept replaying in his mind.
There was no trace of fear in the handsome young man's eyes. When he talked about helping her seize the papacy, his tone was so firm that it was as if he were talking about something that was bound to happen.
"Truly... ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth." Qian Renxue muttered to herself, but the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up slightly.
Over the years, she had been navigating the Heavenly Dou Empire step by step, witnessing hypocrisy and scheming. Chu Xinghe's straightforward ambition and promises inexplicably stirred her heart.
She couldn't help but wonder what the future would be like if they could really join forces to break her mother's control, as he said.
The Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo, who had been following along, exchanged a glance and both saw doubt in each other's eyes.
Just now outside the banquet hall, they only heard the young master and Chu Xinghe talking about the Spirit Hall and the position of the Pope. But looking at the young master now, his cheeks were flushed and his eyes were wandering. There was no seriousness in discussing important matters.
"Porcupine, don't you think... something seems off about the young master?" Serpent Spear Douluo lowered his voice, his tone strange. "That expression, no matter how you look at it, seems like... he's in love?"
The Prickly Porcupine Douluo nodded repeatedly, then quickly shook his head: "Don't talk nonsense. Young Master is a man of deep thoughts. How could he react like this because of a few words? Maybe he's plotting how to deal with Chu Xinghe."
Even so, as he watched Qian Renxue unconsciously stroking her hair, he became even more certain of Serpent Spear Douluo's guess.
Qian Renxue quickly noticed the two probing gazes behind her, snapped back to her senses, her phoenix eyes narrowed, and her aura instantly turned cold: "What are you looking at? What's the matter?"
The two quickly lowered their heads: "It's nothing, young master."
Qian Renxue snorted coldly, quickened her pace and walked into the inner room, closing the door behind her.
Leaning against the door, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, but the image of Chu Xinghe's composed smile as he raised his glass resurfaced in her mind.
She shook her head vigorously, trying to dispel these chaotic thoughts: "Qian Renxue, you are here to complete a mission, not to engage in romance. Chu Xinghe is just a useful pawn, don't really get caught up in it."
But the more I warned myself, the clearer that inexplicable flutter became.
For the first time, she felt that perhaps during her years of lurking in Tiandou City, besides power and intrigue, she could also encounter such interesting variables.
If Chu Xinghe knew what she was thinking at this moment, he would probably be stunned on the spot, and then couldn't help but complain.
He was genuinely interested in a partnership with the intention of "joining forces to achieve great things," so why did it take a different turn when it came to Qian Renxue?
As expected, Douluo Continent truly lives up to its reputation as a "land of love," even the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall cannot escape this rule.
At this moment, Chu Xinghe was strolling back to Dugu Bo's residence in the night, his mind filled with plans on how to use the intelligence provided by Qian Renxue to devise a strategy and how to quickly improve his strength to meet future challenges.
He had no idea that the promise he made so casually would stir up such an unexpected wave of emotion in the heart of that stunningly beautiful saintess.
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Tang San gradually degenerates
Chapter 210 Tang San's Gradual Decline
After leaving Heaven Dou City, Tang San carried the unconscious Tang Hao and staggered forward. With each step, the image of Chu Xinghe's 100,000-year soul ring belonging to Xiao Wu and the possible soul bone in his left arm would appear in his mind.
That crimson glow was like a brand, burning away his reason, and the last shred of consideration for good and evil in his heart completely collapsed.
He placed Tang Hao in a secluded cave near the Star Dou Great Forest, using Blue Silver Grass to create layers of defense, ensuring that no one could easily approach.
After doing all this, Tang San turned around. His once resilient eyes became empty and crazed, with surging black malevolence deep within them. The Killing God Domain was running wildly and uncontrollably within his body, almost breaking free of his physical constraints.
"Power... I need power..." Tang San roared in a low voice, his nails digging deep into his palms, blood dripping from between his fingers.
In order to quickly gain the strength to defeat Chu Xinghe and to avenge Xiao Wu, he spared no effort.
The bloodthirsty habits developed in the killing city, like sleeping beasts, quietly awaken in their obsession with revenge.
As night fell, fear began to grip the towns surrounding the Starry Sky Forest.
A black figure moved like a ghost, its eight spider spears slicing through the night with a ghostly blue poisonous light. Each time it pierced its opponent's body, it was accompanied by the crisp sound of bones shattering and a shrill scream.
"Ah—!" Before a passing Soul Emperor could react, he was pierced through the chest by the Eight Spider Lances.
Tang San coldly absorbed the opponent's dissipated soul power, feeling the bottleneck in his soul power being easily broken through, and his soul power level was raised to 62.
Without the slightest hesitation, he turned and pounced on his next target.
Whether it's a lone Soul Master or a small team traveling together, once he sets his sights on someone, there's no chance of survival.
The barbs on the eight spider spears were stained with warm blood, and the energy from the soul bone flowed into his body through the spears, propelling his soul power to surge rapidly.
Level 63... Level 64... Level 65...
With the frenzied killing, his soul power level soared like a rocket, but Tang San's eyes grew colder and colder, his face showing no joy, only numb madness.
Slaughter became his only way of cultivating, and the smell of blood became the most familiar scent.
A passing Soul Hunter team discovered corpses scattered everywhere and reported them in alarm to the guards of the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire, but they were unable to find any trace of the murderer.
Tang San is like a butcher in the dark, hiding in the shadows. Every move he makes is precise and deadly. His Killing God Domain allows him to perfectly conceal his aura, while the poison of his Eight Spider Lances leaves every victim with no trace of their body.
Inside the cave, Tang Hao would occasionally wake up from his unconsciousness, always sensing the bloody soul power fluctuations coming from afar. That familiar killing aura made his heart pound with fear.
He knew it was Tang San outside, but he was powerless to stop him. He could only sigh silently in his heart, his eyes filled with pain and helplessness.
Tang San didn't care at all.
He stood beside the corpse under the moonlight, the Eight Spider Lances slowly retracting into his body. In just three months, the soul power fluctuations around him had reached the peak of level 64.
He raised his hand to wipe the blood from his face, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his empty eyes, which were then filled with even deeper hatred.
"Chu Xinghe...this is not enough...far from enough..." he murmured, his voice hoarse as if sandpaper was being rubbed together, "I will become stronger, strong enough to tear your Mechanical Tyrannomon apart, strong enough to make you pay for Xiao Wu's life!"
The moonlight illuminated his bloodstained face; the boy he once was was nowhere to be seen, only a killing machine consumed by revenge remained.
Soul power surges amidst bloodshed, while humanity gradually fades away in obsession. Tang San is walking step by step toward the darkness he once loathed, all for that unattainable dawn of revenge.
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Half a year has passed since the fierce battle that shook the court and the country in Tiandou City. With the full support of Emperor Xueye, the Duke of Xinghe's mansion has been rebuilt and is even more magnificent and imposing than before.
Chu Xinghe stood in the training ground of the mansion, his soul power flowing around him, his aura as a level 78 Soul Saint was calm and powerful.
The past six months of arduous training allowed him to fully digest Xiao Wu's 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone. His Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast Martial Soul became increasingly refined, bringing him one step closer to the Soul Douluo realm.
That afternoon, Zhu Zhuqing walked into the study with a solemn expression, holding a sealed letter in her hand. Her usually aloof face showed a hint of anxiety that she could not hide.
"What's wrong?" Chu Xinghe put down the file in his hand and noticed her unusual behavior.
For the past six months, Zhu Zhuqing has stayed by his side to cultivate. With the resources and guidance provided by Chu Xinghe, her strength has steadily increased to level fifty-seven, and she rarely shows such a wavering expression.
Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment, then handed over the secret letter: "It's a message from Dai Mubai."
Chu Xinghe opened the secret letter, quickly glanced through it, and frowned slightly.
The letter was brief but threatening. Half a year ago, after Dai Mubai returned to the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo royal family was furious when they learned that Zhu Zhu had broken off the engagement and that Chu Xinghe was now under the control of Tian Dou City.
Dai Mubai took the initiative to request the royal family to send a message demanding that Zhu Zhuqing immediately return to the Star Luo Empire to fulfill the marriage contract, otherwise she would not only be completely expelled from the Zhu family, but would also be hunted down by the Star Luo royal family.
"The Star Luo royal family certainly has a lot of arrogance." Chu Xinghe placed the secret letter on the table and tapped the surface lightly with his fingertips.
The Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire have been secretly vying for power, and now they actually want to use forcing Zhu Zhuqing to warn him. That's too naive.
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her eyes, her slender fingers tightly gripping the hem of her clothes: "The Zhu family has deep roots in the Star Luo Empire. If we are expelled, our clansmen will likely be implicated. But asking me to go back and marry Dai Mubai... I can't do it."
She fled the Star Luo Empire back then to escape the shackles of a family arranged marriage, so naturally she couldn't turn back now.
Chu Xinghe looked at her tightly furrowed brows, and her cat-like eyes, which always carried a sense of aloofness, were now filled with struggle.
He stood up, gently took her slightly cool hand, and said firmly, "Don't worry about it. I'll help you resolve your inner conflict."
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "You...you're coming with me to the Star Luo Empire?"
That's Dai Mubai's territory. The Star Luo royal family must have laid a tight net there. Even if Chu Xinghe has the strength of a Title Douluo, it would be too dangerous for him to go deep into enemy territory.
"Otherwise what?" Chu Xinghe raised an eyebrow and smiled, exuding powerful confidence. "Should I let you go back and face those troubles alone? Don't forget, you are now a member of my Xinghe Duke's Mansion. If the Xingluo Royal Family wants to touch my people, they'll have to ask my Mechanical Tyrannosaurus Beast for permission first."
He paused, then added, "Besides, I was able to defeat Tang Hao half a year ago, and now my soul power has improved even further. Why would I be afraid of the Star Luo Empire? This is a perfect opportunity to let them see my strength."
As Zhu Zhuqing felt the warmth emanating from her palm, her anxiety gradually dissipated, replaced by a warm current.
Over the years, she had become accustomed to facing the storms alone, never imagining that someone would stand so firmly in front of her, sheltering her from the wind and rain.
"But…" She wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Chu Xinghe.
"No buts." Chu Xinghe raised his hand and ruffled her hair, the gesture natural and intimate. "Pack your luggage, we'll set off in three days. I want to see just how capable the Xingluo royal family is, daring to threaten my people."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at his confident smile, nodded, and the hesitation in her eyes was completely replaced by determination.
With Chu Xinghe's words, she had the courage to face any danger, no matter what lay ahead.
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