The battle between Sword Douluo Chen Xin and the Tang brothers made every diner in Juxiang Pavilion stop eating.
After all, you could eat anytime.
But a clash between Soul Douluos?
That was rare.
At first glance, the gap between both sides didn't seem large. Chen Xin, fighting one against two, was actually trading blows evenly with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
But in Fu Ye's eyes, the outcome was already clear.
Chen Xin's soul power was draining rapidly. It wasn't enough to secure victory.
Meanwhile, the Tang brothers hadn't even used the Clear Sky Clan's true secret techniques.
They all understood something—
Fighting one against two was already difficult. If the Tang brothers used their inherited clan techniques on top of that…
It would be somewhat shameless.
After all, the Clear Sky Clan had not yet been suppressed by Spirit Hall. They were still the number one clan in the world.
And when you were number one—
You were expected to have some sense of honor.
"Sixth Soul Skill — Myriad Swords Return to the Sect!"
Sweat formed across Chen Xin's forehead.
He knew his chances were slim, but he wouldn't allow them to destroy the restaurant he frequented.
Besides—
He had long wanted to fight these two.
Endless soul power condensed in the sky, forming thousands of swords aimed directly at Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
"Sixth Soul Skill — Heaven-Shattering Strike!"
"Sixth Soul Skill — Heaven-Shattering Strike!"
Both brothers activated their sixth soul rings simultaneously, dazzling light erupting behind them.
Their skills were locking-type techniques.
The only way to avoid damage was to shatter the attack head-on.
They were forcing Chen Xin into a battle of attrition.
Swish! Swish! Swish!Boom! Boom! Boom!
Thousands of swords clashed against two massive black hammers, creating a barrage of metallic explosions.
Chen Xin's palms were already slick with sweat, but he clenched his teeth and continued summoning blades.
For a swordsman—
One must have the resolve to advance without retreat.
"My heart is the sword!"
The Seven Kill Sword condensed in his hand, and an overwhelming sword intent shot toward the Tang brothers.
"Eighth Soul Skill — First Form: Mountain Shifter!"
His eighth soul ring flared brilliantly.
The Tang brothers' sixth soul skills were torn apart instantly.
"Eighth Soul Skill — Second Form: Sea Filler!"
Endless sword might descended like a tidal wave.
But Chen Xin's soul power was nearly depleted.
"Eighth Soul Skill — Titan's Strength!"
"Eighth Soul Skill — Divine Ox Force!"
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao didn't dare underestimate him.
This was an eighth soul skill from a Soul Douluo.
The sheer pressure rivaled the ninth soul skills of Titled Douluos.
BOOM!
Sword and hammers collided.
The resulting shockwave shook the entire Heaven Dou Imperial City.
Chen Xin's soul power was almost exhausted.
He knew he had lost.
But he didn't regret it.
Clashing against powerful opponents was a way to refine oneself.
Just like his stubborn father, who had challenged Extreme Douluo Qian Daoliu in pursuit of breakthrough.
"You're quite interesting."
A magnetic yet ethereal voice reached his ears.
Chen Xin turned in surprise.
The one who had appeared beside him—
Was the young owner of Juxiang Pavilion.
"You should leave. Their attack is about to—"
Chen Xin suddenly realized something and looked down in alarm.
The Tang brothers' combined strike was coming.
His sword intent barrier would protect him somewhat.
But this young man?
He wouldn't survive.
BOOOOM!!!
The devastating attack struck.
A massive explosion thundered across the imperial capital, and thick smoke engulfed their location.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao exchanged glances.
They were confident Chen Xin couldn't withstand their combined attack.
But before they could celebrate—
A terrifying pressure descended upon them.
Their bodies froze instantly.
Even the surrounding spectators, who only felt residual waves of the aura, found themselves unable to move.
Step. Step. Step.
Clear footsteps echoed from within the smoke.
As it dispersed—
A young man walked out.
Only then did everyone recognize him.
The owner of Juxiang Pavilion.
He had suppressed three Soul Douluos.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao panicked.
This pressure—
It was unmistakably at the level of a Titled Douluo.
But when they saw his face clearly—
Their fear deepened.
"As the most outstanding geniuses of the Clear Sky Clan…"
Fu Ye's eyes were indifferent.
"…to repeatedly bully my staff and attempt to destroy my restaurant."
His voice carried no emotion.
"Perhaps one day I should pay your Clear Sky Clan a visit."
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's fear was impossible to hide.
"I will personally visit your clan and have a nice conversation with your elders."
"My Juxiang Pavilion does not welcome country bumpkins who eat from the bowl and then curse it."
"I'll spare you today."
"Now get lost."
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao couldn't die yet.
The so-called Child of Destiny needed to remain intact.
Otherwise, Tang San might become Li San or Wang San.
Finding him again would be troublesome.
Fu Ye withdrew his Level 99 Quasi-God pressure.
The Tang brothers gasped for air, drenched in cold sweat.
"Brother, we—"
"Let's go! Haven't we embarrassed ourselves enough?!"
Fu Ye ignored them and walked toward Chen Xin.
"Care for a drink?"
"…What?"
"Wine."
Chen Xin exhaled deeply.
"…Sure."
The diners of Juxiang Pavilion erupted in excitement.
They never imagined the restaurant's young owner would be this powerful.
Fu Ye ignored the commotion and opened the system store.
[Item: Soul Wine
Stock: 99,999 — Cost: 0
Effect: After drinking one jar, cultivation speed is slightly increased for one day (no restrictions).
Note: Maximum of 50 jars per retrieval.]
[Item: Hundred-Year Soul Wine
Stock: 99,999 — Cost: 0
Effect: After drinking one jar, cultivation speed is moderately increased for one day (Soul Ancestor and below cannot drink).
Note: Maximum of 50 jars per retrieval.]
[Item: Thousand-Year Soul Wine
Stock: 99,999 — Cost: 0
Effect: After drinking one jar, cultivation speed is greatly increased for one day (Soul Sage and below cannot drink).
Note: Maximum of 50 jars per retrieval.]
[Item: Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Wine
Stock: 99,999 — Cost: 0
Effect: After drinking one jar, cultivation speed is doubled for one day (below Titled Douluo cannot drink).
Note: Maximum of 50 jars per retrieval.]
Fu Ye nodded.
The system was absurdly useful.
Anything that had ever existed in the Douluo world—
He could retrieve instantly.
He estimated his alcohol tolerance.
Thirty jars should be enough to test.
It wasn't overpowered.
But it was useful.
He led Chen Xin to his private room.
Ah Yin was still staring at him curiously.
At first, she had sensed him as merely a Soul Ancestor.
Now—
He was stronger than Soul Douluos.
She simply couldn't understand it.