In the next moment, the black panther shadow and the earth-yellow giant claw struck Xiao Wu almost simultaneously.
"Boom—"
With a thunderous explosion, Xiao Wu, enveloped in golden light, was sent flying backward, knocking Tang San away in the process. The two crashed onto the street ten meters away, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Cough cough~"
Slamming heavily onto the ground, Tang San felt as if his entire skeleton was about to fall apart. A trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
In contrast, despite taking the full brunt of two soul skill attacks, Xiao Wu remained completely unharmed.
After all, her Invincible Golden Body was an absolute defense skill. While it couldn't negate the force of impact, it was completely immune to any physical or energy-based damage below god-level.
Let alone the fourth soul skills of two seven-ring Soul Sages—even a Titled Douluo's ninth offensive soul skill wouldn't be able to harm Xiao Wu while Invincible Golden Body was active.
"What?!"
Seeing their ambush fail and their target, Tang San, saved at the last moment by Xiao Wu, the two red-clothed bishops' expressions changed dramatically.
However, as true experts, they quickly adjusted and charged toward Tang San once more, determined to finish the kill.
But unfortunately for them, the Shrek group had experts of their own.
That brief moment of delay had given Flender enough time to flash in front of Tang San to shield him, while Liu Erlong and Zhao Wuji moved to intercept the two red-clothed bishops.
"Martial Soul Hall, are you seeking death?!"
Liu Erlong roared angrily at the two bishops before her.
Back at the Great Soul Arena, Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi had just issued a warning! And yet, Martial Soul Hall had the audacity to attempt an assassination right after?
Did they think nothing of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
This was nothing short of a direct slap to the faces of Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi!
The Shadow Panther Soul Sage ignored Liu Erlong's words. Martial Soul Hall? What does Martial Soul Hall have to do with me?!
Right now, he was merely a servant of the great Lord Mu Yang. As long as he could kill Tang San and complete Lord Mu Yang's command, he was willing to sacrifice his life without hesitation!
"Seventh Soul Skill, Shadow Panther True—"
Without hesitation, the Shadow Panther Soul Sage's seventh soul ring lit up as he activated his Martial Soul Avatar.
But just at that moment—
A torrent of sword energy, formed by countless sword auras, swept through the sky at incredible speed.
With a brilliant flash of sword light, the Shadow Panther Soul Sage—who had yet to fully activate his Martial Soul Avatar—was pierced through the chest by a barrage of sword beams, riddling his body with holes.
Immediately afterward, the sword energy storm engulfed the Earth Wild Bear Soul Sage.
In an instant, blood, flesh, and shattered bones flew in all directions, as the red-clothed bishop of the Heaven Dou Temple was slain on the spot.
A seven-ring Soul Sage who hadn't even completed his Martial Soul Avatar stood no chance against the sixth offensive soul skill of a Level 96 Titled Douluo.
"Sword Grandpa!"
The shocking scene left the Shrek group completely stunned.
The surrounding passersby were equally dumbfounded, only snapping back to their senses when Ning Rongrong let out a delighted cry.
It was only then that they noticed—a white-haired figure, wielding a long sword, hovering in the air.
Around him, nine soul rings gleamed brilliantly: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.
"Greetings, Sword Douluo."
Without hesitation, Flender and the others bowed in salute to the airborne Chen Xin.
"Mm."
Chen Xin gave a slight nod, then descended gracefully, landing beside Ning Rongrong.
"Rongrong, are you alright?"
After casting a cold glance at the corpses on the ground, Chen Xin's expression softened, his face full of concern as he looked at Ning Rongrong.
"I was almost scared to death! If it weren't for you, Sword Grandpa, stepping in at the right time…!"
Ning Rongrong huffed in frustration, her face full of anger.
"How could Martial Soul Hall be so despicable?! Dad and Emperor Xue Ye had just warned them, yet they still dared to act so brazenly?!"
Hearing this, Chen Xin's face darkened.
Lord Ning Fengzhi had clearly issued a warning earlier, explicitly stating that he would be stationed in Heaven Dou City to uphold order during the Soul Master Tournament.
And yet, Martial Soul Hall still brazenly ignored this warning and carried out another assassination attempt—right in front of the Great Soul Arena's entrance!
This was a blatant disregard for him, Sword Douluo Chen Xin!
If Martial Soul Hall dared to defy warnings today, then what would stop them from storming the imperial palace tomorrow and assassinating Emperor Xue Ye? Or from sending assassins to eliminate Sect Master Ning Fengzhi himself?
Unforgivable. Absolutely unforgivable.
Martial Soul Hall could not be allowed to act so recklessly any longer.
They needed to be taught a lesson!
"Girl, you all should return to the academy first. Dean Flender, leave this matter to me and the Sect Master."
Gently patting Ning Rongrong's head, Chen Xin turned to Flender and spoke.
"Then I shall trouble Sword Douluo and Sect Master Ning with this matter."
Flender nodded.
Martial Soul Hall's power was overwhelming. Even though this was only the Heaven Dou Martial Soul Temple, it was far beyond what Shrek Academy could afford to provoke.
Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was willing to handle the situation, it was a relief for him.
However, one thing puzzled Flender—
Why was Martial Soul Hall targeting Tang San?
"Could it be that Xiao San's identity as the son of Lord Hao Tian has been exposed?"
Flender silently speculated.
"As expected of the protagonist—he's still alive after all this."
At the entrance of the Great Soul Arena, Mu Yang watched Tang San—who remained relatively unscathed—and regretted the failed assassination attempt.
"Mu Yang, do you think Salas has gone mad?"
Glancing at the two mutilated red-robed corpses on the street, Shui Bing'er transmitted her voice to Mu Yang.
Yesterday, Heaven Dou Temple had already lost two Soul Sages, and yet today, they dared to commit another assassination attempt—only to lose two more.
Did Heaven Dou Martial Soul Temple really have so many experts to throw away?
Or had Temple Master Salas completely lost his mind?
"Uh… I'm not sure. But Martial Soul Hall does have the strength to act so recklessly."
Mu Yang responded while secretly pondering Tang Hao's reaction.
From the original story, Tang Hao was not the kind of person to swallow his anger.
Now that his beloved son had been attacked in broad daylight, he definitely wouldn't let this go.
Even though Tang San wasn't killed, Salas was bound to face serious retaliation.
"Tsk—my fists still aren't strong enough. Otherwise, I'd storm Heaven Dou Temple myself and hang Salas from the flagpole."
"True! But Martial Soul Hall won't be able to stay arrogant for long. Once we become Titled Douluo, we'll make them pay—especially that Salas!"
Recalling yesterday's assassination attempt, Shui Bing'er clenched her fists furiously.
Night fell.
Inside a side hall of Heaven Dou Palace, six figures were gathered—
Emperor Xue Ye, Xue Qinghe, Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and a specially invited guest, Huo Lie.
"Everyone, share your thoughts on today's assassination attempt at the Great Soul Arena."
Emperor Xue Ye looked at the four seated individuals and spoke.
"What's there to discuss? That old dog Salas is getting too arrogant."
Dugu Bo spoke without hesitation, his tone filled with contempt.
"Since he dares to act so recklessly, he must be taught a lesson.
If we don't put him in his place now, he'll only continue pushing his luck in the future."
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