Xuan Hao's eyes twitched slightly. He flicked Na'er's smooth forehead with his finger and explained, "We weren't really doing 'that' the whole time. What are you thinking? Most of the time, we were just... playing some little games to help her relax."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes flickered, and she gracefully moved closer. She leaned down slightly, revealing her alluring, mature curves, and asked in a low, seductive voice, "They're still young, I don't blame you. But I'm not young anymore, why don't you ever touch me?"
Xuan Hao was taken aback by her blunt words, his eye twitching slightly: "Isn't it because... we just haven't found a suitable opportunity yet?"
"And now?" Dugu Yan persisted, her red lips slightly parted, her eyes carrying a hint of provocation.
Seeing her bold yet unable to hide her flushed ears, Xuan Hao chuckled and reached out to pinch her cheek: "Stop fooling around, let's talk about it after the competition. Then, I'll find a nice place and slowly take care of you, okay?"
Upon hearing the words "take your time serving me," a blush instantly spread across Dugu Yan's cheeks. She lightly bit her red lips, then gave a satisfied hum, swaying her slender waist as she sat back down.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong, who was standing next to her, rolled her big eyes and opened her mouth as if she wanted to join in the fun, but Xuan Hao interrupted her without any mercy.
"Alright!" Xuan Hao glanced at Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and the others, and said irritably, "You little brats shouldn't be thinking such nonsense. Let's wait a few years before talking about it!"
After suppressing the group of unruly girls, Xuan Hao cleared his throat and steered the conversation back on track: "Let's talk about the competition. You've all seen the information Qian Renxue just got, right?"
Na'er nodded obediently: "Yes, I've seen them all."
Xuan Hao asked, "Among the remaining teams, are there any that need me to go up and hold the line?"
Na'er shook her head and said confidently, "No. Apart from the Spirit Hall team with three Soul Emperors, which might require a little effort, we can easily handle the other teams without any pressure."
Xuan Hao nodded, then turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, and his tone softened: "Zhuqing, if we face Xingluo Royal Academy in the next match, do you need me to play?"
Upon hearing the words "Star Luo Royal Academy," Zhu Zhuqing paused slightly, a hint of unease flashing across her usually cool face.
She paused for a moment, then gently shook her head: "No need. I'm currently in the Star Luo Empire, and I'm probably already considered a missing person or a dead person. There's no need to attract their attention. Besides... with your current fearsome reputation, if you really take the stage, the other side probably won't even dare to fight and will just forfeit."
"Then I won't get involved. You guys can play by yourselves."
Xuan Hao smiled understandingly, then looked into Zhu Zhuqing's eyes and earnestly promised, "However, after this competition ends, I will personally accompany you back to Xingluo. Some things need to be resolved completely. If they remain unclear and unresolved, it will be a knot in your heart, and you won't have an easy time in the future."
Hearing Xuan Hao's reassuring words, a hint of gratitude and relief flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. She looked steadily at Xuan Hao, nodded gently, and responded:
"it is good."
After explaining the details of the competition, Xuan Hao looked around at everyone and asked gently, "Is there anything else you want me to do?"
Upon hearing this, Na'er didn't speak, but turned her head and cast her gaze at Xiao Wu, who was unusually quiet to the side.
Xuan Hao was slightly taken aback, followed Na'er's gaze, and instantly realized what was going on.
As the "chief steward" of this small circle, Na'er stood up with perfect understanding and winked at Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong and others.
The girls understood immediately and got up, quietly leaving the living room to Xiao Wu and Xuan Hao.
After everyone left, Xuan Hao went over and sat down next to Xiao Wu. Looking at Xiao Wu's downcast eyes, he asked softly, "Are you... thinking about your mother?"
Upon hearing the word "Mom," Xiaowu's shoulders trembled slightly. She abruptly raised her head, her red eyes already brimming with tears.
The next second, she threw herself into Xuan Hao's arms, hugged his waist tightly, buried her face in his chest, and sobbed silently.
Xuan Hao sighed with heartache, reached out and gently stroked her soft, long hair, then pulled her into his arms.
"Don't worry, I will resurrect her."
Xiao Wu was slightly taken aback. She lifted her head from his embrace, a hint of disbelief flashing in her tear-filled eyes: "Resurrection?"
"Of course." Xuan Hao gave her a thumbs up and gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, saying earnestly, "Didn't I tell you before? As long as your strength reaches that level, life and death are not irreversible. Since I promised you, I will definitely keep my word."
At this point, Xuan Hao paused slightly, his eyes becoming somewhat complicated: "So... regarding Bibi Dong, could you... for my sake, not hate her?"
Xiao Wu's body stiffened slightly.
Xuan Hao sighed softly and continued, "Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, although she led people to drive your mother into a desperate situation, A Rou ultimately sacrificed herself for me voluntarily. If I had to say, I owe her a life. Bibi Dong was at most an accomplice who fueled the flames in the whole affair."
Xiao Wu didn't say anything, but buried her face in Xuan Hao's arms again, hugging him even tighter.
She knew very well that if it weren't for Xuan Hao, she and her mother would probably have become the Spirit Hall's spirit rings and spirit bones long ago. She hated the Spirit Hall, but she loved the man in front of her even more, and she didn't want him to be caught in the middle.
Chapter 397 The final showdown begins, Xuan Hao takes on the Spirit Hall alone.
……
Feeling the girl's silence and struggle in his arms, Xuan Hao gently patted her back and softly comforted her, "It's okay if you can't let go. I'll try my best to keep you from seeing each other in the future, so you won't feel bad. Don't be sad, or... I'll let you have a dream, so you can talk to Aunt Arou in your dream?"
Xiao Wu, her eyes red, raised her head again and nodded vigorously: "Mmm."
Xuan Hao said no more. With a thought, he directly activated the left leg bone in his body that originated from the 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit.
Skill activation - Beyond the Dream.
A soft pink light enveloped Xiao Wu. Guided by Xuan Hao, Xiao Wu's consciousness gradually blurred, her breathing became steady and long, and she fell into a deep sleep in Xuan Hao's arms. On the other side of that woven dream, she could finally see that gentle figure she had longed for day and night again.
Xuan Hao carefully adjusted his position to make Xiao Wu more comfortable.
Subsequently, Xuan Hao awakened another soul that was sleeping within it.
“Ah Yin.”
As specks of blue-gold light flickered and coalesced in the living room, a graceful and gentle spiritual entity gradually took shape and quietly sat on the sofa beside Xuan Hao.
"What's wrong?" Ah Yin's voice was soft, yet it carried a faint chill.
Xuan Hao looked at her and complained somewhat discontentedly, "I haven't looked for you much since I came to Wuhun City, why don't you talk to me?"
Upon hearing this, Ah Yin's face flashed with an extremely unnatural expression. She glared at Xuan Hao, her voice tinged with embarrassment and annoyance: "These past few months... you've been doing that kind of thing day and night in the Papal Palace, what would I need you for? Did you expect me to come out and entertain you?!"
Xuan Hao looked puzzled. "How did you know I do this every day? Were you spying on me?"
Ah Yin's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly retorted, "You're talking nonsense! I didn't see it!"
"Didn't you see it?" Xuan Hao pressed on, raising an eyebrow as he asked, "Then how do you know so much? You must have seen it!"
Ah Yin turned her head away in shame and indignation, her voice growing softer and softer as she guiltily protested, "I... I just... accidentally glanced at it a few times, I didn't stare at it the whole time!"
Seeing that the once dignified and noble Blue Silver Emperor was now embarrassed and ashamed by his teasing, Xuan Hao did not expose her any further.
He dropped his joking expression and said seriously, "Let's get down to business. After the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies ends, I plan to take you to Seagod Island."
Ah Yin was slightly taken aback and turned to look at him.
"You've spent so many years in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well of Sunset Forest, your fundamental nature has almost been restored."
Xuan Hao explained, "Next, I'll take you there. Perhaps the power of the Sea God's inheritance can help you revive ahead of time and rebuild your physical body. Of course, even if you can't revive ahead of time, I'm going to go deeper into that sea area. With you by my side, I can better protect your safety."
Ah Yin listened quietly and nodded gently.
Seeing her hesitant expression, Xuan Hao knew she was hiding something, so he asked, "You have something to say? Don't hide it from me, just say it."
Ah Yin hesitated for a moment, then finally turned her head, looked at Xuan Hao with a complicated expression, and said softly:
"I want to... see Tang San."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Hao paused slightly, looking at her with a deep gaze: "Even if you know in your heart that the soul that has taken over your child's body is not your real son at all?"
Ah Yin bit her delicate lower lip hard, a hint of pain and struggle flashing in her eyes. "I know. But... that body was conceived with my blood. I just... want to see him again."
Seeing Ah Yin's persistent yet sorrowful appearance, Xuan Hao sighed helplessly.
"Alright," Xuan Hao conceded. "I'll take you to watch the competition in a couple of days."
……
The schedule for the finals was exceptionally tight.
Compared to the boring "chicken fights" in the qualifiers and promotion rounds, the teams that came to Wuhun City to participate in the finals were significantly better overall.
However, for Na'er and her friends, this level of improvement was still not enough.
The girls lived up to expectations, maintaining an overwhelming and unstoppable dominance in every subsequent match, securing victory with overwhelming force.
In just a few days, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament came to its final showdown.
In the semifinals, Na'er and her teammates swept away the Star Luo Empire's sponsored teams with ease.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the field, Tang San's "Royal Fighting Team One" encountered the Spirit Hall team, but the result was astonishing - they were swiftly and decisively defeated by Hu Liena.
That was a true instant kill!
Hu Liena didn't even let anyone see whether she activated her soul skill; she simply activated her martial soul on the arena, and the entire battle ended in an instant.
Tang San and his companions didn't even have a chance to resist before they were utterly defeated.
Hu Liena's overwhelming strength caused a huge uproar in the audience, and rekindled a faint hope among all the spectators for the final champion.
Amidst much anticipation, the final competition has finally begun.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, Xuan Hao finally stood up slowly from the rest area and walked step by step onto the ring.
However, to everyone's great surprise, Na'er, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan and other main players were all sitting steadily in the rest area without moving an inch!
This was a strategy that everyone had discussed privately long ago.
Now that they've reached the final stage, the girls have already demonstrated their strength and style to the entire continent. Whether they play in this final match or not makes absolutely no difference.
Moreover, if they also went on stage, Xuan Hao would inevitably be more hesitant and less able to act freely when he made his move.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, everyone simply agreed on the matter:
Let Xuanhao solo it!
However, upon seeing this scene, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, who were standing on the opposite side of the arena, did not feel happy at all because of their numerical advantage. Instead, their scalps tingled instantly, and their faces became even more tense!
They know Xuanhao too well.
If Na'er and the others also went on stage, Xuan Hao could allow the battle to continue for a little longer in order to give the girls enough time to perform.
But now, Xuan Hao has wandered up here all by himself!
This shows that this scoundrel who has no sense of martial ethics had no intention of using any tactical coordination; he intended to end the battle quickly!
Although they knew the outcome was already predetermined, Hu Liena and her group gritted their teeth and mustered their courage to step onto the ring.
Chapter 398: Starting with the True Form of Martial Soul, Xuan Hao violently ends the final.
……
"This match..." The cardinal, who was presiding over the finals, swallowed hard, looked at the strange situation on the stage, wiped away his cold sweat, and reiterated, "Safety first!"
The moment the words fell, Hu Liena and her team did not hesitate at all, unleashing their full martial spirit and soul rings!
Om-!
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