"Brother Jian Chen, don't overthink it. The Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School are both part of the Upper Three Sects. It's only natural that we support each other."
Hearing the underlying message in Sword Douluo's words, Tang Hao suddenly burst into laughter: "The conflict between us stems from nothing more than the matter of Xiao Wu, that little girl. Now that your sect has produced such a genius, I am genuinely happy for you."
"Moreover, our true adversary is the Spirit Hall. Only by cooperating with each other can we find the right solution." Tang Hao's eyes burned with intensity as he looked at Tang San and Li Xun: "Once this generation grows up, the Spirit Hall will surely be destroyed."
Although Sword Douluo did not explicitly promise not to expose Xiao Wu and Tang San's identities, his warning had been issued. It was likely that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would not act recklessly.
The stalemate between the two had persisted until now, largely due to matters of pride. With the current situation favoring Sword Douluo and the emergence of a new star in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, there was no need to continue the standoff.
"Haha, you're right. The Upper Three Sects share a common bond and must watch over and assist each other." Sword Douluo's eyes flickered as he forced a smile. He hadn't expected Tang Hao to still hold such thoughts after everything that had happened.
He wasn't naturally adept at lying, but after spending so much time with Ning Fengzhi and Li Xun, he had learned to mimic their way of thinking to some extent.
Thinking of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's internal strategy against the Spirit Hall, Sword Douluo's smile stiffened slightly. Tang Hao had no idea what the Clear Sky Sect would face in the future.
"Brother Jian Chen is right." Tang Hao's usually expressionless face managed a rare smile as he exchanged a glance with Sword Douluo.
While Sword Douluo and Tang Hao were conversing, Li Xun and Tang San had already begun their confrontation.
On the street, Tang San noticed that the vines around the wooden wall showed no intention of attacking him. He immediately released his Eight Spider Lances, using their sharp legs to climb.
After landing, Tang San sneered coldly, his gaze fixed on Li Xun: "My teacher once said, 'With more rings and bones, skills and power come in waves.'"
"Li Xun, your plant manipulation abilities are indeed impressive, but your lack of Soul Skills is your greatest weakness. Without flexibility and versatility, your skills are nothing more than decorations if your opponent is fast enough."
A cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes as he activated Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, swiftly closing the distance to Li Xun.
Back then, his teacher had tried to reason with Li Xun, but not only did Li Xun refuse to listen, he even insulted the teacher. Now that both of them were Level 30 Soul Grandmasters, Tang San was determined to show Li Xun how foolish his past choices had been.
The third principle of the Profound Heaven Treasure Record states: If you are certain someone is an enemy, and there is a path to their death, show no mercy.
"Rongrong, step aside for now," Li Xun instructed, turning his head.
Tang San was right. Wood Release's offensive capabilities were indeed somewhat slow. Its repeated successes were largely due to the endless regenerative abilities and vast scale of the trees.
If facing a speed-type Soul Master, it would be easy for them to break through the Wood Release blockade and engage in close combat.
But what did it matter? A faint smile tugged at the corner of Li Xun's lips.
If the obstacles could be breached, it was only because the range of his technique was limited. When Tree Sea Genesis transformed into the Advent of a World of Trees, that was when the true power of this skill would be revealed.
Looking at the Thousand-Hand Buddha Statue in his hand, a playful glint flashed in Li Xun's eyes.
Now, everyone who had witnessed his Ninjutsu believed that the core of his Martial Soul was the manipulation of plants. Little did they know that even the "Advent of a World of Trees" was merely his ordinary attack.
"Wood Release," Li Xun activated his Martial Soul, clasping his hands together before forming the Snake Seal.
As he channeled his Soul Power and Spiritual Energy, dense vines suddenly sprouted from both sides of the street. These vines tore through the earth like dragons emerging from the ground, rapidly extending upward. Meanwhile, the remaining plants on the street, under Li Xun's control, surged toward Tang San.
"No!! Xiao Wu!!" Facing Li Xun's assault, Tang San's eyes narrowed. Just as he was about to counter, he inadvertently noticed Zhu Zhuqing, dozens of meters behind Li Xun, striking Xiao Wu to the ground with a sword.
A cold glint of killing intent flashed in Tang San's eyes: "I'll make you all die!!!"
Like a ghost, Tang San's figure dodged the encroaching vines from Li Xun. When he closed the distance, dozens of Blue Silver Vines suddenly appeared around him, entangling toward Li Xun.
No one could harm his Xiao Wu!
Tang San's hands lightly brushed over the Soul Guiding Device at his waist, and Hidden Weapons appeared in his grasp. With flicks and tosses, his hands moved like butterflies, sending streaks of cold light shooting out.
Each streak of light was aimed at Li Xun's vital points.
"Rongrong, stand still. Wood Release: Wooden Dome Wall," Li Xun instructed Ning Rongrong, his hand seals changing.
He had been watching Tang San closely. Knowing Tang San well, Li Xun could predict what was coming the moment Tang San made a move.
By channeling Spiritual Energy into the underground roots, Li Xun rapidly activated them. Instantly, two rows of tree stumps grew from the ground on either side of Ning Rongrong.
The two rows of stumps quickly closed in, forming a wooden dome that enveloped Ning Rongrong. From a distance, it looked like half a cocoon had been placed on the ground.
"Tang San, just how much have you stolen?" Li Xun muttered, his gaze quickly scanning the surroundings.
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By now, the Hidden Weapons Tang San had thrown were already in front of Li Xun, and even from behind, Hidden Weapons were arcing toward him. All sorts of Hidden Weapons—willow-leaf knives, flying stones, bone-piercing nails, coin darts, swallow-tail darts—were launched in a flurry, surrounding Li Xun like a rain of flowers.
"The path to death!!" Hearing the word "stolen," Tang San's already bloodshot eyes turned icy cold. He swiftly threw out several Hidden Weapons laced with mandrake poison, aiming directly at Li Xun's most fatal spots.
Faced with Li Xun's insult, Tang San's eyes turned cold, and he hurled Hidden Weapons as if they were free.
The Hidden Weapons were too dense, coming from all directions. Li Xun, seemingly paralyzed with fear, instinctively covered his head and curled up his body to reduce the attack area.
Seeing Li Xun's reaction, a cold smile appeared on Tang San's lips. He even took out the Zhuge Divine Crossbow and fired several arrows in succession.
Li Xun, like Tang San, was a Soul Grandmaster. There was no way he could endure Hidden Weapons with his body alone, as Zhao Wuji could.
Ssshhh—
Reality confirmed Tang San's expectations. The sounds of flesh being pierced echoed through the street as Li Xun's body was instantly buried under a barrage of Hidden Weapons, stiffly collapsing to the ground.
Just as Tang San felt a surge of satisfaction, a sudden sound erupted from Li Xun's location, accompanied by a puff of white smoke.
Tang San's eyes narrowed, confused by the situation. He quickly activated his Purple Demon Eyes to peer through the smoke.
Through the white smoke, Tang San could clearly see Li Xun, whose body was now covered in hidden weapons. However, when he blinked again, Li Xun had turned into a piece of wood.
Tang San was stunned. He was absolutely certain that his hidden weapons had just struck Li Xun, so how had he turned into wood?
"Wood Release, Great Forest Technique."
Just as Tang San was lost in thought, Li Xun's figure quietly appeared behind him. An arm instantly sprouted numerous branches, which rapidly grew into a thick, sturdy tree, attacking Tang San's back.
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