Qian Renxue's eyes were fixed on Xiao Tian, demanding an answer from him.
Xiao Tian waved his hand and said, "You are beautiful, but what does that have to do with me? You are from Spirit Hall, and as for me, haha, I already have people I cannot let down. Whether you are beautiful or not has nothing to do with me."
Many people present were dumbfounded by Xiao Tian's words. What kind of blunt remark was that? Was he not afraid that Qian Renxue would hack him to death later?
As expected, Qian Renxue's expression gradually turned ugly, and Angelic force began to gather in the sword in her hand.
Compared to Qian Renxue's displeasure, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong felt an indescribable emotion welling up within them, even though they were actually very clear in their hearts.
They didn't believe for a second that Xiao Tian wasn't interested in Qian Renxue's beauty, but they also knew that Xiao Tian had a bottom line. His current stance was different from Qian Renxue's. Even if he left the Heaven Dou Empire later, the Shu Mountain Sword Sect would definitely have to confront Spirit Hall. It was absolutely impossible for Xiao Tian to join Spirit Hall.
Shrek's preparation area.
Dai Mubai and Oscar came to Tang San's side, revealing a mischievous smile, and whispered in his ear, "Little San, we all know you like Xiao Wu, but a forced melon isn't sweet. Look at this Qian Renxue, she's so powerful. Why don't you give it a try? With your talent, maybe she really could be interested in you."
Tang San's mouth twitched: "What are you two talking about? This Qian Renxue clearly isn't someone to be trifled with, and her Grandpa is the legendary High PriestQian Daoliu, who is an enemy of the Clear Sky Sect. I..."
"Hey, Little San, don't jump to conclusions so early. Rumor has it that the High Priest and Spirit Hall don't have a good relationship. If you win over Qian Renxue, wouldn't it be much simpler to deal with Spirit Hall? I've seen many women with Qian Renxue's personality. They are arrogant on the surface, but if someone can give them a good lesson, perhaps they can enter their heart."
Tang San: ...
Oscar pouted from the side and said, "Boss Dai, according to what you said, look at Xiao Tian now. His strength is much lower than Qian Renxue's, and he even made a bet. If Xiao Tian wins, do you think Qian Renxue will fall for Xiao Tian? If that's the case, then Little San won't have a chance..."
Uh...
That certainly hit the nail on the head; Dai Mubai wasn't sure either.
The reason he said those words just now was simply because he noticed that Little San was also attracted by Qian Renxue's appearance, so he made that joke.
On the arena, after Su Yuntao announced the start of the match.
The moment the match began, Xiao Tian unhesitatingly activated his first Spirit Ability. spirit power surged through his body like a raging tide, and his aura instantly climbed.
Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed, and light gathered in her hand as a sacred force shot towards Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian's figure flickered, easily dodging the attack. At the same time, he activated his second Spirit Ability, and the sword glowed brightly, its attack power suddenly increasing. He swung his sword, unleashing a sword qi that rushed towards Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue spread her wings and flew into the air, activating her third Spirit Ability, 'Angelic Protection,' forming a shield of light in front of her.
After blocking Xiao Tian's sword qi attack, she let out a soft cry, raised her Angelic Sacred Sword, and thrust towards Xiao Tian at an extremely fast speed!
Xiao Tian's eyes narrowed, and the six wings on his back spread open, boosting his attributes. At the same time, he raised his longsword and directly clashed with Qian Renxue's Angelic Sacred Sword.
Qian Renxue smiled slightly: "Again! Let's see whose sword is stronger!"
As she spoke, a brilliant light shone from Qian Renxue's right arm, and a golden Spirit Bone emerged, "Angelic Combo!"
Instantly, the Angelic Sacred Sword in Qian Renxue's hand slashed towards Xiao Tian at an extremely fast speed.
Holy cow!
Xiao Tian was slightly surprised and quickly shouted, "Qian Renxue, you're not playing fair! You're using a Spirit Bone ability!"
As Xiao Tian spoke, his fourth spirit ring rose, Azure Swift Sword Dance!
Nine Swords of Solitude—Sword Breaking Form!
With the enhancement of his fourth Spirit Ability and the Nine Swords of Solitude, Xiao Tian was able to fight Qian Renxue to a standstill.
Who said sword cultivators could only release sword qi from a distance?
While close combat might not look as elegant, the sight of blades clashing together is far more thrilling. This also greatly helps both sides concentrate their mental force on each other.
Qian Renxue chuckled: "I'm serious about this match. If you have a Spirit Bone, you can use it too! You're going to join my Spirit Hall eventually!"
As she spoke, Qian Renxue's speed increased even further.
Xiao Tian chuckled: "There's no need for that. If your sword is only this much, then it's not worthy of me using my other Spirit Bones!" As he spoke, Xiao Tian's aura trembled, and an extremely fierce Sword Intent surged. The six spirit rings that were originally on his body also directly attached themselves to the sword itself.
In an instant, as the two swords clashed, Qian Renxue was instead forced back several steps, while Xiao Tian stood firmly in place.
"How is this possible!" Qian Renxue's small mouth was slightly agape as she looked at Xiao Tian in disbelief. She had one more spirit ring than Xiao Tian, and she even used a Spirit Bone ability, yet she was so easily forced back?
Bibi Dong's gaze, upon seeing the battle, also carried a hint of solemnity as she looked at Xiao Tian.
The Sword Intent on Xiao Tian's body was so powerful that it could completely compensate for the spirit power gap between them. No, that's not right, it was even stronger!
Ning Rongrong looked at Chen Xin with some curiosity and asked, "Grandpa Sword, I know Xiao Tian's Sword Intent is very strong, but why did his spirit rings appear on the sword just now?"
Chen Xin chuckled: "That's because Xiao Tian's sword dao realm has already reached the initial stage of Human-Sword Unity. Generally speaking, one must first become a Spirit Saint and comprehend the Domain of the Sword before they can later grasp the profound meaning of Human-Sword Unity. But Xiao Tian directly skipped this step."
"Hmm, you can understand it as a low-end version of spirit ring fusion. All the spirit rings appearing on the sword can better unleash the power of the sword itself."
After Grandpa Sword's explanation, Ning Rongrong understood a little. Xiao Tian was indeed amazing.
Qian Renxue looked at the composed Xiao Tian, which further ignited her competitive Spirit. No wonder Xiao Tian dared to say that he was unrivaled among those of the same rank at the Spirit Emperor level. Then, she would see if Xiao Tian could defeat her, a Spirit Saint!
"Xiao Tian, I admit you are indeed very strong, but don't forget, there is a fundamental difference between you and me!"
"Are you talking about Martial Soul True Body? Or Domain?" Xiao Tian still looked calm.
Qian Renxue was not surprised: "Exactly!"
The next moment, Qian Renxue's seventh spirit ring rose, "Martial Soul True Body!"
When Qian Renxue unleashed her Martial Soul True Body, sacred and dazzling light surged from within her, like a blazing sun slowly rising behind her. In the light, her already beautiful and peerless figure appeared even more sacred and inviolable.
Her Seraphim Martial Soul was fully revealed, with six huge, pure white wings slowly spreading. Each wing seemed to be condensed from the purest light, with golden patterns flowing on them, as if containing sacred laws.
Qian Renxue, having unleashed her Martial Soul True Body, was completely transformed into her Seraphim form. In contrast, Xiao Tian's figure appeared somewhat too small.
"Angelic Domain!"
A huge golden light shield formed around Qian Renxue, encompassing the entire battle stage.
Qian Renxue looked at Xiao Tian on the stage and smiled: "My Angelic Domain can turn me into an illusion, increasing my strength by thirty percent, and weakening my opponent by ten percent. The Domain also comes with sacred energy that has a purifying and dissolving effect, constantly consuming my opponent's spirit power."
Xiao Tian felt the changes in his own spirit power; the consumption rate had indeed accelerated significantly.
In the Sea of Spirit.
Ah Yin hurriedly said, "Xiao Tian, quickly use my Blue Silver Domain! Although my Domain cannot completely offset the opponent's Angelic Domain, it can continuously replenish your spirit power. With enough spirit power, plus Da Ming and Er Ming's Slow Domain and Gravity Domain, you might not be unable to defeat Qian Renxue at this moment!"
Da Ming: "Ah Yin, aren't you afraid Tang Hao will discover your existence?"
Ah Yin retorted, "Then aren't you two afraid of being discovered by Spirit Hall?"
The three looked at each other, understanding without words.
They knew the consequences of exposure, but it no longer mattered. Xiao Tian's strength was evident to all, and he now had many powerful individuals supporting him. There was no longer a need to hold back!
Outside the arena.
Chen Xin's expression was extremely solemn: "Not good, Qian Renxue's strength is already very close to a Titled Douluo. Xiao Tian doesn't have a Domain right now, it's a bit dangerous..."
He himself only comprehended the Seven Kill Domain when he broke through to Titled Douluo. He didn't expect Qian Renxue to have comprehended it at the Spirit Saint stage. What terrifying talent!
"Grandpa, do you think Xiao Tian will win?" Dugu Yan asked with some concern.
Dugu Bo looked calm, only saying one sentence: "He is Xiao Tian!"
His words were filled with Dugu Bo's confidence in Xiao Tian, as if Xiao Tian was synonymous with invincibility. He simply didn't believe Qian Renxue could win against him!
Unless Xiao Tian himself wanted to lose!
Shrek's resting area.
"I didn't expect Qian Renxue to actually have a Domain!"
Tang San also had a solemn expression. He had heard from his teacher and father that a Spirit Master, after obtaining their seventh spirit ring and advancing to Spirit Saint, had a certain probability of comprehending their own Martial Soul Domain. However, this probability was extremely low, and there were not many Spirit Masters on the Continent who possessed Domain abilities.
Only extremely talented individuals had the possibility of acquiring one. Even a genius like his father didn't comprehend his Domain on his own but obtained it through Slaughter City.
Dai Mubai said with a hint of schadenfreude, "Looks like Xiao Tian is going to lose..."
Oscar whispered, "Boss Dai, what are you laughing about? If Xiao Tian loses, he'll have to join Spirit Hall. If Xiao Tian joins Spirit Hall, not to mention the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Xiao Wu, Zhuqing, and Dugu Bo will most likely follow him. Spirit Hall's strength will suddenly increase significantly, which is not good for your Star Luo Empire..."
Dai Mubai: ...
Dai Mubai's mouth twitched, and he slapped Oscar's head hard, stubbornly saying, "What does the safety of the Star Luo Empire have to do with me now? I can't even beat my elder brother!" As he spoke, Dai Mubai didn't forget to glance at Tang San.
Tang San smiled: "Don't worry, Boss Dai. After the Soul Master Competition, I plan to return to the Clear Sky Sect on behalf of my father and ask them to come out of seclusion. And the Star Luo Emperor, for my father's sake, won't do anything to you."
"Hehe, then many thanks, Little San."
That was all he wanted to hear.
At this moment, all the spectators on Pope Mountain were watching the battle on the arena with extreme tension. The atmosphere was incredibly taut, and many people didn't want Xiao Tian to lose just like that, including Huo Wu from the Blazing Fire Academy and Shui Bing'er from the Tianshui Team, besides Xiao Wu and the others.
On the arena.
Xiao Tian looked at Qian Renxue, his eyes no longer holding their previous composure, but instead bursting into hearty laughter.
"What are you laughing at?" Qian Renxue frowned, unable to understand why Xiao Tian could still laugh at this point.
"That's because you are indeed very strong. So, to show my respect, I've decided to reveal some of my true strength!"
As he spoke, the six spirit rings on Sword Fifteen detached from the sword and fused together.
"This is spirit ring fusion? You're not going to tell me you think spirit ring fusion alone is enough, are you?"
Outside the arena, Huo Wu also couldn't help but stand up when she saw the spirit ring fusion. Xiao Tian really could do it!
"I wouldn't be so careless as to underestimate you. There's one move I've actually wanted to try for a long time."
The next moment, three colors of light—blue, purple, and black—suddenly emerged from Xiao Tian's body and simultaneously merged into the 'spirit ring fusion'.
With the help of the three great Spirit Souls, Xiao Tian, through spirit ring fusion, completed an unconventional four-in-one fusion ability!
Gradually, Xiao Tian's figure began to merge with Sword Fifteen, transforming into a giant longsword.
Taking his body as the sword, Human-Sword Unity!
"This... what's going on! You clearly haven't reached the seven-ring Spirit Saint level, how can you perform a Tool Soul True Body in advance!"
Not only was Qian Renxue shocked, but Bibi Dong also couldn't sit still. What were those three lights just now?
For a fleeting moment, she seemed to feel the aura of a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast from Xiao Tian's body?
"Your Holiness, this is..."
Ju Gui Douluo, who was beside her, didn't sense the aura of a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast, but he also felt that something was abnormal.
Mere spirit ring fusion alone couldn't allow a Spirit Emperor to directly skip ranks and perform a Tool Soul True Body. spirit ring fusion itself still relies on the total spirit power one currently possesses. No matter how efficiently it's utilized, it's impossible to reach the total spirit power of a Spirit Saint, let alone unleash a Tool Soul True Body!
"Uncle Sword, this is..." The knowledgeable Chen Xin also didn't know how to explain it.
Chen Xin transmitted his voice: "Those three lights just now are very likely Xiao Tian's three great Spirit Souls. Xiao Tian used their power to temporarily gain the combat strength of a Titled Douluo, plus he already comprehended Human-Sword Unity, so..."
Ning Fengzhi also understood now, "But what if the Titled Douluo present discover this? We need to be prepared..."
Chen Xin: "Hmm!"
With Xiao Tian's current mental force, even if he used Tool Soul True Body prematurely, there wouldn't be a situation where Tang San's mental force was insufficient to sustain it, as in the original work.
"Enough with the idle talk, Qian Renxue. Now we are evenly matched. Show me whatever else you've got!"
(End of Chapter)
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