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After completing her martial soul attachment, Qian Renxue didn't immediately unleash a powerful move. Instead, she activated her third soul skill, Death Spider Web Restraint, and began furiously spewing dense spider webs toward Tang Hao.
At this moment, Qian Renxue, who had just carried Ye Wen to safety, shouted loudly:
"All those below the rank of Title Douluo must leave this area immediately! Do not let yourselves be caught in the crossfire of Tang Hao's madness. Leave the rest to the Spirit Hall!
"Elders! Assist me in covering the evacuation of the participants!"
"Yes!" ×N
The elders of the Spirit Hall present at the scene quickly moved toward various directions of the Pope's hall, raising soul power barriers to block Tang Hao's wildly unleashed soul power pressure and the aftershocks of his soul skills.
However, there was one exception among these elders—Ghost Douluo.
At this moment, Ghost Douluo's eyes darted as he thought about how Tang Hao's appearance likely had something to do with Tang San. If that was the case, he would first capture Tang San. After all, even if Tang Hao arrived, he wouldn't dare act recklessly then.
The mere thought of retaliating against Tang Hao in this way filled Ghost Douluo with satisfaction, and he let out a sinister cackle.
But just as Ghost Douluo prepared to act, a white figure faster than lightning instantly whisked past Tang San.
Along with Tang San, a young girl named Bai Chenxiang was also taken away.
Though Ghost Douluo was an Agility-type Douluo, his specialty wasn't speed but rather unpredictable and erratic movements. Thus, he couldn't catch up to the white figure. However, with his Title Douluo-level spiritual perception and sharp eyesight, he instantly recognized the identity of the white figure.
Seeing his prey escape, Ghost Douluo became enraged and cursed:
"Damn you, Bai He! Are you really willing to sacrifice your Speed Clan for this? How dare you meddle in matters between the Spirit Hall and the Hao Tian Sect!"
But by now, Bai He could no longer hear Ghost Douluo's curses.
With his martial soul True Body activated and all his soul skills stacked to maximize speed, Bai He had reached the speed of sound. In the blink of an eye, he vanished from everyone's sight, truly deserving the title of the fastest soul master in the current era.
Even though he couldn't hear Ghost Douluo's curses, Bai He's expression remained complicated. How could he not know that using his True Body would reveal his identity, thereby implicating his clan?
Bai He's decision to intervene wasn't because of his familial ties as Tang San's great-uncle. Rather, it was because Tang Hao had discovered him while he was visiting his granddaughter at Tian Dou Imperial Academy, where he had been secretly funneling funds to train her. Threatened and coerced, Bai He had no choice but to come and help.
As a result, Bai Chenxiang had to withdraw from Tian Dou Imperial Academy, return to her original identity as a girl, and join Shrek Academy to compete in matches.
In truth, Bai He could have avoided getting involved if they had performed better and won the championship.
Unfortunately, despite their strong potential and the certainty of future breakthroughs to Title Douluo, they simply couldn't defeat the monstrous Ye Wen and his group.
Thus, Tang Hao had no choice but to initiate this second plan to forcibly seize the soul bones. Unfortunately, it too failed—who would have expected Pope Bibi Dong to be so vigilant and react so swiftly?
Now, they were forced to activate the third contingency plan: Bai He fled with Bai Chenxiang, taking her to safety.
In truth, Bai He still felt some concern for Tang Hao. After all, Tang Hao was his nephew, and as the saying goes, "One uncle is half a mother." Bai He had watched Tang Hao grow up, so naturally, he felt some worry for him.
However, this concern quickly faded. After all, Tang Hao had once threatened him—no trace of his childhood cuteness remained, only his stubborn and willful nature.
Moreover, though Bai He appeared to be a mighty Soul Douluo, all his abilities were invested in speed, and his combat strength sometimes fell short of even powerful Soul Sages.
Thus, expecting a weak fighter like him to worry about a Super Douluo battle was asking too much. His priority now was to find a safe place to hide until he achieved the rank of Title Douluo, ensuring protection for his Speed Clan.
As for the current state of the Speed Clan…
Realizing Tang Hao's madness, Bai He had long dispersed his clansmen across the entire Douluo Continent. Unlike before, when they were caught off guard and wiped out, this time they were well-hidden.
Meanwhile, Bai He didn't notice Tang San's dark expression, completely devoid of any joy at being rescued.
After all, Tang San had put so much effort into the tournament, only to end up as a runner-up with a useless reward. Any way he looked at it, it felt like a massive waste of time and a tremendous loss.
What shocked Tang San the most was whether his father had gone insane.
Though he knew his father was a renowned Title Douluo—the legendary Hao Tian Douluo—Tang San didn't believe his father could single-handedly withstand the combined might of the Spirit Hall's many Title Douluos.
If his father got himself killed, Tang San would lose his greatest support on the Douluo Continent. As a penniless Soul Ancestor, how could he possibly surpass someone like Ye Wen, who had so many powerful backers?
However, Tang San soon calmed down. Confident in the inheritance of the Tang Sect, he believed that as long as he progressed steadily, he would eventually surpass Ye Wen in the future.
As for Tang Hao… he would leave it to fate.
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On the other side, though Qian Renxue had only used her third soul skill, Tang Hao's situation was far from favorable.
On one hand, though Tang Hao specialized in extreme explosive power and brute force attacks…
Qian Renxue's Death Spider Empress martial soul was specifically designed to counter such aggressive styles.
Moreover, the third soul skill of the Death Spider Empress, Death Spider Web Restraint, had a unique characteristic: its effects could stack—not only in terms of quality but also in terms of cultivation level.
The stronger the user, the more potent the silk. With Qian Renxue's soul power reaching 98 levels, the web's power was nearly impossible to break free from, even for top-tier soul beasts like the hundred-thousand-year-old Azure Dragon Python or the Titan Ape—let alone Tang Hao.
However, after breaking through several layers of the spider web, Tang Hao realized the terrifying potential of this seemingly ordinary thousand-year soul skill. He then unleashed the Sky Piercing Strike, focusing all his strength to break through the obstruction and directly strike the Death Spider Empress.
Although the Death Spider Empress wasn't Qian Renxue's original martial soul, its innate danger-sensing ability allowed her to react swiftly. She activated her fifth soul skill, the defensive technique Countless Swords and Shields.
At this moment, soul power condensed before Qian Renxue, forming a purplish-black soul shield.
BANG!
A muffled impact resounded as Countless Swords and Shields shattered almost instantly. However, using this brief opening, Qian Renxue, with her eight spider legs, quickly evaded Tang Hao's fierce attack.
Tang Hao, seeing the encroaching circle of Title Douluos around him, narrowed his eyes menacingly. He knew he couldn't afford to linger any longer. He had to escape immediately; otherwise, if he were detained by these people, he would surely die here.
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