Chapter 241: Powerhouses Gather
Chapter 241: Powerhouses Gather
The sound roared like thunder, rolling in.
As the Clear Sky Hammer, exuding a fierce killing intent, descended from the sky, the audience's attention, initially drawn to Qian Daoliu, shifted to the hammer.
"What a strong killing intent!"
"The speaker must be from the Clear Sky Clan?"
"Who is it? Could it be Tang Xiao, the clan leader of the Clear Sky Clan?"
"Are you stupid? Tang Xiao is sitting right there!"
"Then who is it?"
"Could it be that Clear Sky Douluo is still alive?"
At these words, many people were taken aback.
The question of whether Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao was truly dead had always lingered in their minds.
Since Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan announced Tang Hao's death and brought back his blood-stained clothing fragments, no one had seen Tang Hao's body.
As the saying goes, if you don't see the person alive, you need to see the body to confirm death.
Without seeing Tang Hao's body, many people still believed that Clear Sky Douluo was alive.
At this moment, a figure in a gray robe appeared in the sky.
The newcomer stood on air, with black soul power crackling like lightning around him. His imposing presence was so intense that some people dared not even look directly at him.
On the stage.
Qian Daoliu was initially startled by the sudden surge of energy, but when he recognized the familiar soul power, his expression changed dramatically, and he blurted out, "Tang Chen! You're not dead?!"
Tang Chen?!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
As Tang Chen's name echoed above the crowd, some younger soul masters looked confused.
Who was Tang Chen?
An older soul master, face glowing with excitement, quickly explained, "Senior Tang Chen was the former leader of the Clear Sky Clan, known as the 'Strongest on Earth' Title Douluo, with soul power at level ninety-nine!"
"He and the Grand Worship of the Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu, were both expected to reach level one hundred soul power years ago!"
Those young soul masters finally understood. The elderly soul master before them was from the same era as Qian Daoliu!
"It's truly Lord Tang Chen!" Emperor Xue Ye and the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire were both stunned by Tang Chen's appearance. The former turned to Ning Fengzhi for confirmation. "Clan Leader Ning, this Lord Tang Chen…"
"Your Majesty, Lord Tang Chen only recently returned to the Clear Sky Clan, so we had to keep it a secret." Though he still bore a grudge over Tang San's earlier actions, Ning Fengzhi knew that with Tang Chen behind Tang San, he had to maintain a calm facade while answering Emperor Xue Ye's question.
"With Lord Tang Chen here, our allied forces should have no trouble overthrowing the Spirit Hall." The Star Luo Emperor smiled faintly, comparing the auras of Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen. The two seemed evenly matched.
With someone to counter Qian Daoliu, the combined forces of their two empires, along with the sects and noble families, would make overthrowing the Spirit Hall only a matter of time.
"This is the legendary Lord Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Clan?" On the stage, both Yu Qingrou and Ning Rongrong realized through their families that Tang Chen had not only survived but returned stronger than ever.
Feeling the overwhelming pressure from this elder, they finally understood why their families dared to challenge the Spirit Hall.
Strength is the capital to challenge an enemy.
"Hmph! Qian Daoliu, after so many years, you've stooped to bullying juniors?" Tang Chen walked through the air, each step causing invisible ripples, and in moments, he was beside his great-grandson Tang San.
"Your son Qian Xunji and my grandson Tang Hao have unresolved issues, and now you're targeting my great-grandson. Do you think the Clear Sky Clan is easy to bully?!" Tang Chen roared, a wave of soul power enveloping Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and Yu Qingrou, pushing them toward Ning Fengzhi and the others to keep them away from the central battlefield. Then he shouted again, "Disciples of the Clear Sky Clan, where are you?!"
"We are here!"
Boom!
Led by Tang Xiao, the elders and disciples of the Clear Sky Clan stood up, their martial soul marks glowing brightly. In an instant, countless Clear Sky Hammers appeared before the crowd.
"Qian Daoliu, today is my great-grandson's wedding. I don't want to fight."
"If you wish to spar, I'll come to you another day."
Tang Chen's eyes fixed on Qian Daoliu, his voice as cold as an icy pond, carrying a warning tone: "But if you insist on fighting today, don't blame me for not showing mercy!"
Hearing Tang Chen's words, the hearts of the crowd jumped to their throats.
These were two peak-level Title Douluos with soul power at level ninety-nine!
Just one step away from reaching level one hundred!
If they fought, half of Heaven Dou City might be destroyed!
Even the bystanders who came for the wedding might not escape.
Qian Daoliu replied coldly, "Tang Chen, our issues are from many years ago."
"My matter with your great-grandson is recent."
"Your great-grandson has inherited divine power and will become a god in the future. If he ascends, he will destroy the Spirit Hall!"
"Do you think I'll let a threat to the Spirit Hall grow and thrive?"
Tang San angrily retorted, "Qian Daoliu! I respected you as a senior!"
"Your Spirit Hall killed my mother and father!"
"How can I not avenge my parents?!"
The exchange between Qian Daoliu and Tang San shocked the audience once again.
First, they learned that Tang San had inherited divine power and would become a god!
Becoming a god had always been a legend for soul masters on the Douluo Continent.
Or rather, for 99.99% of people, becoming a god was an impossible dream.
But today, the Grand Worship of the Spirit Hall, the continent's top powerhouse, Qian Daoliu, admitted that Tang San was qualified to become a god!
How could this not be surprising?
At this moment, the crowd's gaze toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan changed.
No wonder these two clans were willing to marry their daughters to Tang San, an unattractive man.
They were not only interested in Tang San's background with the Clear Sky Clan but also his potential to become a god!
"Tang San said his parents were killed by the Spirit Hall?"
"Don't you remember, Tang San's father, the previous Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, died while pursuing the Spirit Hall's Holy Son, Su Yun, with Dragon Duke Meng Shu?"
"I know about Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao's death, but what about Tang San's mother?"
"Only Tang San probably knows the reason."
As the crowd discussed, Qian Daoliu revealed another secret: "Hmph! Tang San, wasn't your mother's death because she was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast?"
Boom!
Qian Daoliu's words caused an uproar among the crowd.
Tang San's mother was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast?!
Not only the audience but also members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the two emperors, along with some hidden powerhouses, were all shocked, staring at Tang San.
This guy… is the child of a human and a soul beast?!
"So what?" Tang San didn't shy away, his tone fierce. "At that time, my mother had already transformed into a human, yet you chased my parents for her soul ring, forcing her to sacrifice herself to my father. Because of your Spirit Hall, my family was torn apart."
"My Clear Sky Clan had to remain in seclusion for years because of your Spirit Hall's selfishness."
Tang San's words made many people look at the Spirit Hall differently.
They finally understood that the hundred-thousand-year soul ring on Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao was his wife's.
Qian Daoliu sneered, "I won't stop you from avenging yourself against the Spirit Hall."
"But let me make one thing clear: the reason we hunted your parents was for the hundred-thousand-year soul ring your mother possessed!"
"Soul masters hunting soul beasts is the natural order!"
"In other words, neither I nor the Spirit Hall did anything wrong."
"If you want to blame someone, blame the unfairness of this world."
Many people nodded in agreement with Qian Daoliu.
Indeed, if they had the chance to obtain a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, they might be willing to kill their own parents, let alone someone else's wife.
Tang San laughed loudly, "Hahaha! What a world of injustice!"
"Qian Daoliu, if you have the guts, kill me here today!"
His face twisted with rage and madness. "Otherwise, when I become a god, it will be the end of your Spirit Hall!"
"As you wish. I'm here today to take your life!" Qian Daoliu's plain clothes exploded, revealing golden armor. His six-winged angel martial soul appeared, radiating holy light across the plaza, and his level ninety-nine soul power was fully unleashed!
"Qian Daoliu, what's the point of bullying juniors?"
Tang Chen stepped forward, picking up the Clear Sky Hammer from the ground. His killing intent spread across the area, revealing his peak level ninety-eight soul power. Pointing at Qian Daoliu, he said coldly, "We were evenly matched back then. After so many years, let's settle this today!"
The Clear Sky Clan disciples behind Tang Chen also surged with soul power, ready to fight.
Qian Daoliu glanced at the Clear Sky Clan disciples dismissively.
But when he looked back at Tang Chen, he raised an eyebrow, "Hmm?"
"Tang Chen, your aura is stronger than before, but your soul power seems to have dropped to peak level ninety-eight?"
"Looks like you weren't in seclusion in the Clear Sky Clan all these years but were trapped somewhere?"
"So what?"
Tang Chen wasn't angered by Qian Daoliu revealing his secret; instead, his aura grew stronger. "If you have the guts, come and fight. My Clear Sky Hammer has been longing for this battle!"
Though his soul power had dropped, his years of honing his killing intent in the Slaughter City, combined with his fusion with the Nine-Headed Bat King, made his current strength nearly as formidable as before.
"Heh, but just the two of you won't be enough to stop me today!"
"I will take Tang San!"
"All Douluo, heed my command!"
At Qian Daoliu's shout, several powerful Title Douluos flew in from the distance!
Qian Renxue's expression changed when she saw the figures, "It's the elders from the Worship Hall!"
Tang San didn't expect Qian Daoliu to bring the Worship Hall elders just to capture him!
Led by Golden Crocodile Douluo, the appearance of these Title Douluos immediately caused Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Thunderclap Douluo Yu Yuanzhen to join Tang Chen, standing with Tang Xiao and others.
Emperor Xue Ye and the Star Luo Emperor turned pale at the sight of so many Title Douluos at once!
They couldn't believe that dozens of powerhouses, capable of threatening their lives, had appeared just for Tang San!
Terrifying!
"Heh, Tang Chen, your people aren't enough to stop the Spirit Hall!" Qian Daoliu sneered.
As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful voice echoed from the sky.
"Is that so? What about me?"
A white-haired, elegantly dressed woman descended from the sky, holding a scepter. She faced Qian Daoliu, "Qian Daoliu, it's been years. Do you want to fight me today?"
Boom!
Seeing Bo Saixi appear, even Qian Daoliu, who had maintained his calm for years, was shaken!
"Bo Saixi?!"
"You left Sea God Island?!"
Qian Daoliu's gaze fell on Tang San, immediately understanding everything, "For this boy?!"
"Yes!"
"Tang San is the Sea God's heir. I must protect him!"
Bo Saixi said calmly, "I've waited a long time for this Sea God heir. Don't make me break our past friendship today."
Qian Daoliu struggled internally for several minutes, leaving the entire crowd in silence.
Though they didn't know Bo Saixi's identity, Qian Daoliu's hesitation indicated she was a formidable powerhouse!
"For the Spirit Hall, I must take Tang San today. If you stop me, I'll fight!" Qian Daoliu declared resolutely.
For the Spirit Hall, and for his granddaughter Qian Renxue, he had to eliminate Tang San.
"With just the few of you?" Tang Chen sneered.
With Bo Saixi present, Qian Daoliu and his men weren't enough.
As soon as Tang Chen finished speaking, a powerful voice rang out from the distance:
"Of course, there's also me!"
Hearing the voice, Su Yun looked towards the horizon.
Bibi Dong was arriving, walking on air!
(Chapter ends)
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