Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

Where did the eldest brother go?

……

The battle between the Holy Spirit Cult and the Clear Sky Sect was undoubtedly a shocking event for Dragon Martial Soul Masters and those powerful forces with long-standing traditions.

That tremor from the depths of one's bloodline, that fear of being dominated by the Dragon God's might, is enough to make any Dragon Soul Master never forget it for the rest of their life.

However, most ordinary viewers did not really understand how Kong Tianxu defeated Haotian Sect.

All they saw was that the Haotian Sect seemed to be displaying a powerful technique, glittering with golden light, and there was a figure holding a fork, which looked quite intimidating.

Then, as expected, Kong Tianxu revealed an even more powerful move, creating a magnificent, seven-colored dragon. The figure with the fork disappeared, and so did the people from the Haotian Sect.

Finally, it was revealed by someone who said that the entire Haotian Sect was so ashamed that, under the command of the Sea God, they committed suicide on the spot.

This is, of course, the version circulating in the streets, so absurd it's laughable, and anyone who knows even a little bit of the inside story would scoff at it.

However, given the already strong popular support within the Holy Spirit Church, this version has surprisingly won over a considerable number of people.

Among the young admirers, especially the younger generation of Mingdu on the side of the Sun and Moon Empire, Kong Tianxu was no longer just a Holy Emperor, but was given titles such as "Godslayer" and "Sign of an Emperor," and was described as a god.

Xu Tianran was privately furious, but publicly he would rebuke the officials who had submitted the remonstrance on this matter in court, and then utterly humiliated them.

However, there is no doubt that, in the eyes of discerning people, after this battle, the Holy Spirit Cult, or more precisely, Kong Tianxu's invincible prowess, has been fully revealed.

Look, which team can stand a chance against him?

Is it the Haotian Sect, which they just wiped out? Is it the Body Sect, which possesses a Silver-level, second-awakening Long Aotian? Or is it Shrek Academy, which was already defeated by the Body Sect once?

Sprinkle some water!

Many people are already speculating about what it would be like if the Holy Spirit Cult were to face the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in the finals.

Was it Kong Tianxu beating up Xiao Hongchen, or Meng Hongchen tearfully admitting defeat?

However, it's too early to say that now.

Because in the round-robin tournament, Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and Shrek Academy will soon meet. This clash between old rivals is coming sooner than many people expected.

However, to be fair, the groups these two teams were drawn into were actually quite good. In their respective groups, aside from each other, there weren't any particularly strong opponents.

In other words, regardless of who wins or loses, they can both advance to the quarterfinals; it's just a matter of their ranking.

But for these two teams, this is far more than just a matter of ranking.

Old grudges and new hatreds are destined to be settled.

……

Inside the rest room of Xingluo National Academy, the lighting was dim, with only a few soft soul-guided wall lamps emitting a faint glow.

Princess Jiujiu lay languidly on the sofa, her entire body covered only by a thin, gossamer-like veil.

The veil was almost transparent, with only faint, star-like blue light flowing through it, barely concealing the most hidden and beautiful parts.

"That wretched guy," she muttered to herself, a hint of resentment in her voice, "always showing off in front of so many people, even the legendary Sea God Tang San... When will he stop—"

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Who!... Come in." Princess Jiu Jiu was startled and quickly shrank back into the quilt.

The door opened, and a very capable middle-aged woman quickly approached Princess Jiujiu, bent down, and whispered a few words in her ear.

Princess Jiujiu's eyes changed instantly. Her languid and dreamy expression vanished completely.

"What? They dare... Why isn't Vina reacting at all? Has she really left the royal family?"

The middle-aged woman nodded, then added a few more words in a low voice.

Princess Jiujiu remained silent for a moment, her eyes flickering uncertainly.

“Keep investigating,” she finally said. “I want accurate information, not any speculation.”

……

The weather in Mingdu has turned a bit cooler these past few days.

Especially after sunset each night, the temperature drops sharply, and the cold wind whistles into people's collars, making them want to wrap themselves up tighter.

There are several mining areas around this city, so the air quality here is generally worse than in other parts of the mainland. Only when the wind blows does the air become clear and visibility improve.

But there was no wind today, so it was a dark and windy night.

The sky always seemed to be shrouded in something, a hazy gray that made it difficult to see clearly.

The moon was hidden behind the clouds, only revealing a faint halo, and not a single star could be seen; the entire city was shrouded in an ambiguous shadow.

But for Tang Qian at this moment, the extremely low visibility actually made him feel exceptionally safe.

He spent the entire day in a state of panic, hiding in a secluded spot in Mingdu City, not daring to even step out of the door.

Tang Qian dared not leave rashly. He was too conspicuous during the day, and he was afraid that Kong Tianxu's men were waiting outside the city for him to walk into their trap.

But the sun finally set, and night finally fell.

Taking advantage of the pitch-black darkness, Tang Qian finally left Mingdu City with the only two remaining Soul Douluo elders of the Haotian Sect.

The three men, wrapped in dark cloaks, deliberately made their way through the slums in the dark, slipping away silently.

No one noticed them, and no one followed them.

The journey was incredibly smooth.

During the evacuation, Tang Qian remained silent. He simply focused on moving quickly, his feet barely touching the ground, eager to leave this awful place as soon as possible.

Just as they had run dozens of kilometers away and were about to completely leave the military radiation range of Mingdu City, the two elders finally relaxed slightly.

"It should be safe now, right?" an elder finally breathed a sigh of relief and said in a low voice.

"Yes, it's so far away."

Another elder chimed in, looking at the gradually brightening night sky, and cracked a joke, trying to ease the oppressive atmosphere:

"Oh, the fog has lifted. The moon in the Sun Moon Empire is indeed a bit rounder than the one in our Haotian Sect."

Tang Qian was startled.

Full moon?

wrong!

A sword light flashed in the sky.

The sword light wasn't dazzling; rather, it was gentle, like a silver lotus blooming in the night sky. But even this seemingly gentle light caused Tang Qian's pupils to contract sharply the moment it appeared.

Suddenly, a human-shaped figure of light separated from his two trusted confidants.

The light and shadow were identical to their own figures, yet they presented an eerie, semi-transparent state, as if they were souls forcibly ripped from their bodies.

The expressions of the two elders twisted violently, with pain, terror, and anger flashing across their faces.

Then, they started playing against themselves.

Yes, he was fighting himself. His left fist shattered his right foot bone, and his right knee struck his heart. His soul power erupted, each strike ruthless and deadly, each strike delivered with all his might, as if two mortal enemies were simultaneously controlling this body.

The Heavenly Heart Sword. A sacred heart that judges souls, distinguishing good from evil.

Tang Qian could only watch helplessly as he stood motionless, cold sweat pouring down his face.

I can't move, I dare not move.

He looked in the direction where the sword light had appeared.

Under the night sky, figures slowly emerged.

Ye Xishui, Kong Deming, and Long Xiaoyao.

The three ultimate powerhouses.

Zhongli Wu, Feng Ling, Zhang Peng, and Jin Peng, a level 96 Golden Body Douluo from the Body Sect, whose entire body shimmered with golden light.

The Four Super Douluo.

Seven figures, like seven mountains, surrounded Tang Qian in the center.

In addition, there's Kong Tianxu himself.

He stood at the very front, the Sky-Piercing Spear in his hand gleaming with a chilling white light, its tip pointing directly at Tang Qian.

Tang Qian felt like she was dreaming.

A nightmare.

There is nowhere to escape, neither in heaven nor on earth.

"You, you all..." His voice trembled, his teeth chattered, and he couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

"This shot," Kong Tianxu smiled slightly, "is specially reserved for you."

"Do not--!"

Tang Qian's cries were swallowed up by the thick darkness of the night.

……

The All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament has entered the round-robin stage, and the competition is in full swing.

After facing two top sects like the Proud Sword Sect and the Clear Sky Sect in succession, the Holy Spirit Sect swept through the remaining matches, defeating their opponents one after another.

With their formidable strength, they advanced triumphantly, securing first place in their group with a perfect record of six wins out of six matches.

Basically, they've already stepped into the quarterfinals.

It is worth mentioning that Kong Tianxu has not appeared on the field since that earth-shattering battle with Haotian Sect.

Cain was in charge of all the competitions organized by the Holy Spirit Church.

She lived up to expectations, crushing everyone in every match and winning with ease.

Logically speaking, the Holy Spirit Church team members should have been quite relaxed, given that they were certain of advancing.

However, inside the Sky One villa, one person struggled with this dilemma for an entire day.

To go or not to go?

Looking at the rows of beautiful dresses neatly arranged in the wardrobe, Tang Ya asked herself the same question again.

Without a doubt, the person she came into contact with that day was Beibei.