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“The Clear Sky Sect lives up to its reputation. This poisonous and sinister Blue Silver Grass is probably even more formidable than the Clear Sky Hammer, right? Looks like the sect itself has decided it’s time for the so-called number one Tool Martial Soul in the world to give up its throne.”

Xie Yue said mockingly, and without lingering in the fight, immediately retreated to his sister Hu Liena’s side.

Meanwhile, Hu Liena—who had previously seemed evenly matched with Dai Mubai—suddenly had a soul ring flash around her once she noticed the situation. Dai Mubai, who had been on the offensive, suddenly had a pink glow in his eyes, his face twisted, and he charged at Yu Tianheng. He unleashed his White Tiger Fierce Light Wave from his mouth, nearly striking Yu Tianheng from behind.

If Yu Tianheng hadn’t already distrusted Tang San’s group and felt particularly disgusted by Dai Mubai, he might have been taken out by his teammate—despite barely holding his own against Yan, another power-attack Soul Master, with his dragon transformation ability.

As for whether taken out meant leaving the arena or leaving this world, that would just depend on luck.

Dai Mubai’s mental strength was no match for Hu Liena’s, and his mind had significant weaknesses. In reality, he was no match for her at all; it was far easier for Hu Liena to manipulate and influence Dai Mubai than even an ordinary Soul Ancestor.

The seemingly even battle just now was more because Hu Liena didn’t want to steal her brother’s spotlight—she wanted Xie Yue to beat Tang San and gain fame. Now that Xie Yue was in danger, Hu Liena stopped hiding her strength and immediately rushed to support him.

“Not good, young master! Those two are about to use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill!”

Tai Long, who was battling Li Kai—a power-attack Soul Ancestor with the Berserk Mountain Boar Martial Soul—immediately called out to warn Tang San. Because he shouted and lost focus, Li Kai, who had higher soul power, instantly seized the opening.

“Third Soul Skill—Boar’s Charge!”

Ignoring Tai Long’s punch to his chest, Li Kai roared ferociously as his third purple soul ring lit up. He accelerated instantly over a short distance, crashing heavily into Tai Long with an earthy yellow glow.

The tremendous impact sent Tai Long flying, slamming into the ground. His chest caved in visibly, his body curled up like a cooked shrimp, his face flushed red, and he made hissing sounds. He tried to say something, but instead coughed up a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot.

“Tai Long is out of the fight!”

Even though he hated these Clear Sky Sect from Blue Tyrant Academy, Platinum Bishop Salas still dutifully performed his role as judge. With Title Douluo speed, he rushed onto the field, grabbed the unconscious Tai Long, leaped off the stage, and handed him to a healing-type soul master.

Watching the infighting between Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng, and seeing Tai Long carried off unconscious, the veins on Tang San’s neck bulged, his head shook wildly, and his hair whipped arcs through the air. He breathed heavily through flared nostrils.

“Useless! You’re all useless!”

Tang San cursed mercilessly, then, ignoring his teammates, charged straight at Hu Liena and Xie Yue. He switched from Blue Silver Grass to Clear Sky Hammer, his one purple and four black soul rings flashing, causing the audience to gasp in shock.

“Twin Martial Souls! This kid has both Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer—and the hammer already has one thousand-year and four ten-thousand-year soul rings! No wonder he’s the terrifying great-grandson of Tang Chen!”

“Impossible! There’s never been a successful case of cultivating twin martial souls!”

“Clear Sky Hammer, it is the Clear Sky Hammer! I knew it—as a member of the Clear Sky bloodline, how could Tang San not have the Clear Sky Hammer?”

Amid the shocked cries from the audience, Tang Chen proudly thrust out his chest. Even though Tang San’s current development plan had strayed from his ideal, Tang Chen still shot a provocative look at Qian Daoliu.

“My great-grandson Tang San has the bearing of a god! The Clear Sky Sect will have a worthy successor!”

Tang Chen’s words were less about praising Tang San and more about provoking Qian Daoliu.

In Tang Chen’s view, though the Spirit Hall’s Angel Clan had more than just Qian Daoliu, his line was undoubtedly the most orthodox and represented the limits of the Angel lineage. Now that Qian Daoliu had no successors, it meant Spirit Hall would soon be leaderless.

Even though the so-called Golden Generation’s talent was decent in Tang Chen’s eyes, and they might become Super Douluo in the future, Tang Chen didn't believe any of them could produce a true peerless powerhouse to suppress the continent.

Qian Daoliu glanced at Tang Chen, his face as calm as water. Despite knowing him for years, Tang Chen couldn’t figure out what Qian Daoliu was thinking at that moment.

Qian Daoliu himself couldn’t understand how Tang Chen could think this evil soul master Tang San could inherit the Clear Sky Sect’s number one position.

As the Angel God, Qian Daoliu didn’t want Spirit Hall’s greatest rival to be number one.

Despite Tang San’s best efforts to stop it, Hu Liena and Xie Yue converged and released their Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Charm Demon.

In the spectator stands Chen Ming saw clearly that the essence of Xie Yue and Hu Liena’s fusion was that Xie Yue served as support, further stimulating Hu Liena’s power. But Chen Ming couldn’t give this fusion skill a high evaluation.

Just as Martial Souls have different qualities, so do fusion skills. The Nether White Tiger is among the best, and years later, the fusion skill between Tang Wutong and Dai (Huo) Yuhao would be even higher.

Although both skills strengthen and have functional uses, Charm Demon is far from an excellent fusion skill—especially since its main target is the mental state of soul masters.

Because of forcibly raising his soul power, even with a head soul bone and the Purple Demon Eye, Tang San’s mental strength was still below average among Soul Kings—a real weakness. But the problem was, that Tang San also possessed something that didn’t belong to him.

As Chen Ming hoped the Asura God’s divine sense in Tang San’s mind would make a difference, he realized Tang San’s mind was almost entirely suppressed by Charm Demon. Meanwhile, Xiao Wu, who was fighting elsewhere, suddenly lost control of her emotions, rushed toward Tang San, and was promptly met by a heavy, lava-infused punch from Yan, slamming her into the ground and burning a huge scar into her back, as she spit out a mouthful of blood.

Logically, Tang San should have been unconscious, completely immersed in the illusion created by Charm Demon. Yet, when Xiao Wu was nearly killed by Yan’s punch, Tang San still felt her pain.

Looking at Xiao Wu, barely hanging onto life, Tang San’s eyes filled with a murderous light so intense it was almost tangible. He let out a wail of grief and rage, like a cuckoo crying blood.

“Xiao—Wu!”

PS: I think the author wrote this book to make Tang San's life miserable. xD