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"Whoo... Father, stop wasting words with him. Tailong is already dead," Tainuo cried out like grasping at a lifeline, sobbing to Titan.
"What?"
Turning his head, Titan saw Tailong lying motionless on the ground.
Boom!
He felt as if struck by lightning. Realizing something was amiss, he had hurried over, only to find he was still a step too late.
"How dare he!"
"How dare he!"
In the next moment, towering rage ignited in Titan's heart, erupting like a volcano.
"Boy, I will flay you alive and strip your tendons, yet it won't quell the hatred in my heart!"
"Roar!"
Amidst his furious roar, Titan actually activated his Martial Soul True Body.
In an instant, he transformed into a giant black-furred gorilla, standing over five meters tall.
It was the inherited Martial Soul of the Clan of Strength, the Titan Great Ape!
Powerful soul power fluctuations burst forth, whipping up a whirlwind of dust and debris.
Thud, thud, thud!
The Titan Great Ape beat its chest with its fists, like war drums rolling into action.
At this moment, his momentum had reached its peak.
[Ding, chain quest triggered: Fight the junior, the senior comes calling.]
[Tailong's unexpected death has drawn the attention of the Clan of Strength's chieftain, Titan. Endure until the teachers and students from Shrek Academy arrive to resolve the crisis.]
Quest Requirement: Survive for one hour.
Quest Reward: Third soul ring lifespan increased by ten thousand years.
Attention: Titan is extremely powerful. Under his assault, every second will be agony. Use all your wits and strive to survive.]
"Hm? Another quest triggered?"
Qin Xiao was taken aback, but when he saw the content of the quest, he couldn't help but laugh.
Good grief, hold on for an hour before Shrek's teachers arrive?
This efficiency really doesn't cut it.
Not to mention Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors, even Soul Kings and Soul Emperors would find it tough to face off against this enraged old gorilla, right?
After an hour, there wouldn't even be ashes left.
It has to be said that Titan's strength is indeed mighty, barely shy of a true Titled Douluo's combat power.
But to Qin Xiao, this doesn't mean much.
Never mind Titan's combat power only being comparable to that of a Titled Douluo, even a real Titled Douluo would have to crawl before him.
"Boy, are you laughing?"
"Facing your imminent death, you dare to laugh?"
Seeing this, Titan felt as though Qin Xiao was mocking him.
"The Clan of Strength has always been the ones to assault others' residences. Today it's reversed; this is a disgrace."
"Father, you must grind this kid into dust and scatter his ashes to ease the hatred in my heart," Tainuo said viciously.
His voice was laden with loathing.
"Ti, tan, roa, ring, fist!"
At this moment, the towering Titan Great Ape let out a thunderous shout.
He launched a devastating blow at Qin Xiao.
This was his eighth soul skill, also his strongest one.
Anything within a hundred meters was within the range of his strike.
"Heh, another locked-on skill?"
"But, I never thought of dodging it in the first place."
Qin Xiao slightly bent his body, clenched his left hand into a fist, and then threw a punch!
"Kid, are you so scared you've wet yourself? Not even using a soul skill?"
Titan couldn't help but sneer.
But the next moment, his heart turned cold.
A blue beam of light instantly pierced his body, smashing his heart to pieces.
"So it's a soul bone skill."
"With such power, could it be, the legendary, hundred-thousand-year soul bone?"
As his life ebbed away, he tried to understand where he had gone wrong.
However, he never got an answer from Qin Xiao, and with a thud, his colossal body collapsed to the ground.
Even as life fled from him, he died with his eyes wide open.
"It's over!"
"It's truly over!"
Tainuo was dumbfounded.
The moment Titan fell, he knew the Clan of Strength was completely doomed.
"Good deeds should be seen through to the end, I'll see you off on your journey to the west."
Qin Xiao felt that one should carry through with their kindness.
"No, don't kill me, I still want to live..."
"I am willing to acknowledge you as my master."
Hearing what Qin Xiao said, Tainuo's face suddenly showed a look of terror, and he begged for mercy.
His pride was completely shattered by the successive strikes.
All he wanted was to merely survive.
"The chance to choose, comes but once."
Qin Xiao shook his head indifferently, flicked his finger, and a spark of electricity entered Tainuo's forehead.
Having done all this, Qin Xiao turned and walked outside.
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"Tang Hao, Tang San, continue to hide,"
"You won't have to wait long before all the people who support you will be gone."
Qin Xiao was already mulling over whether to pay a visit to the other major subsidiary clans.
...
"Why are you still here?"
When Qin Xiao returned to Blue Tyrant Academy, he found Zhu Zhuqing waiting at the academy's entrance.
"I, I... heard that the Clan of Strength even has powerful Soul Douluos..."
Zhu Zhuqing stammered.
Qin Xiao saw the unspeakable worry in her.
Subconsciously, he stretched out his big hand and rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's head.
"It's all right now, the issue has been resolved. A Soul Douluo might be strong, but it's just a Soul Douluo,"
"Could they be stronger than Tang Xiao?"
Qin Xiao smiled faintly, exuding a nonchalant demeanor.
Ah, this...
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze flashed, and understanding Qin Xiao's attitude, she instantly realized.
A powerful Soul Douluo might have just fallen.
If I had that kind of power, could I also control my own destiny!
"Let's go."
"Were you waiting here to take me to my residence?"
When Qin Xiao's urging voice rang in her ears, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly came to her senses.
"Ah, I'll be right there."
Zhu Zhuqing then realized that Qin Xiao had already walked off into the distance.
...
It didn't take long.
News that shook Tiandou City emerged.
"What, the Titans from the Clan of Strength, Tailong, and Tainuo are all dead? This is almost like the destruction of the entire clan!"
"Investigate immediately, I want to know what happened within a day!"
Inside Prince's Mansion, Xue Xing, already unable to sleep, was shocked by the news.
You should know that the Titan from the Clan of Strength not only had the strength of a Soul Douluo but also had a terrifying background.
Once the head of the upper three families, the Number One Sect in the world, the Hao Tian Clan, even a Title Douluo would think twice before causing trouble.
Even he had to show some respect.
Yet now, they've been wiped out?
Who could the fierce person behind this be?
"If that's the case, could I also hope to exploit this person?"
Xue Xing's thoughts suddenly raced.
After all, Du Gu Bo definitely couldn't help him, and if he wanted to deal with Qin Xiao, he would have to rely on himself.
Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Dream Divine Machine returned.
"Your Highness, there's a serious matter."
He spoke loudly in front of Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe was startled, "President Meng, what has happened that has you so flustered?"
Gulp.
Gulp.
Dream Divine Machine grabbed the water cup on the table and drained it in one gulp, "That domineering old fellow Titan is dead!"
"What?"
Xue Qinghe was startled. Titanium was a significant figure in Tiandou City. How could he be gone just like that?
"What a pity, the battle ended too quickly, our people didn't have the time to see clearly who made the move."
President Meng sighed, "To take down Titan in seconds, it must be at least Title Douluo of the Ninety-Fifth Rank, I wonder which expert made the move."
Could it be the people from Martial Soul Hall?
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe furrowed his brow and said softly, "Please, President Meng, I need you to investigate this carefully for me."
President Meng nodded solemnly, "Rest assured, Your Highness."
...
Ding ding ding...
In the early morning, Qin Xiao was awoken from meditation by a series of knocks on the door.
"The door's unlocked."
Qin Xiao called out to the person outside.
Creak.
The door opened and President Liu's plump figure walked in.
Qin Xiao glanced over, then withdrew his gaze, and asked indifferently, "I wonder what brought President Liu here so early in the morning?"
"Tailong is dead, his father Tainuo is dead, and his grandfather Titan is dead too."
President Liu's gaze was fixed on Qin Xiao as he spoke.
"Oh." Qin Xiao uttered nonchalantly.
"There are students in the academy who can testify that you had a conflict with them last night."
"So you suspect I did it."
Qin Xiao looked back at President Liu.
For his part, President Liu was silent but his bright eyes were fixed on Qin Xiao as if trying to discern the answer from his face.
Suddenly.
Qin Xiao's mouth curled into a smile, "What if I did it, and what difference would it make if I didn't?"
In the room.
After hearing Qin Xiao's words, Liu Erlong's breathing suddenly halted.
She could feel an astounding will pressing down on her, making it somewhat difficult for her to breathe.
This made her realize that the person before her was not a student from the Blue Tyrant Academy, but a terrifying powerhouse at the Titled Douluo Level.
"Your Highness, Erlong means no disrespect."
Liu Erlong spoke with difficulty, "I, there is another matter, that I must convey."
Her voice had barely faded when she heard Qin Xiao's light hum.
The terrifying pressure also vanished in an instant.
"What else is there? That President Liu would personally come to convey it?"
Qin Xiao asked, somewhat curious.
"It's the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire, Xue Qinghe, inviting you to meet at Yue Xuan today at noon."
As she spoke, Liu Erlong took out an invitation from the Spatial Soul Guidance Device with the back of her hand and handed it to Qin Xiao.
Xue Qinghe!
Qin Xiao could clearly see the three big characters written with a firm and forceful hand on the invitation.
Accepting the invitation, Qin Xiao smiled at Liu Erlong: "Thank you for the trouble."
However.
Liu Erlong still stood in place, seemingly not intending to leave.
"Might I ask if President Liu has something else to say?"
Qin Xiao asked in a low voice.
Liu Erlong, typically straightforward, now revealed an extremely rare hesitant expression on her face.
She kept twirling her hair, which hung before her chest, with her finger.
Her lips were also tightly pursed.
After a moment, she finally spoke, "Your Highness, I once heard from Flander that you possess a secret technique capable of stimulating the potential within one's body?"
"That's right." Qin Xiao nodded.
"I have a friend who has always been unable to break through the barrier of level 30 Soul Power. I wonder if there's any chance that such a method could fulfill his long-cherished wish?"
After speaking, Liu Erlong looked eagerly at Qin Xiao.
The friend in Liu Erlong's mouth, that should be the theoretically invincible Master, Yu Xiaogang, right?
Qin Xiao's thoughts shifted slightly and he guessed who Liu Erlong was referring to.
"Some things, not tried, I can't give a precise answer."
He said calmly.
"Then, if Your Highness were to take action, what kind of price would be required?"
Liu Erlong asked, staring tensely at Qin Xiao.
A price?
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiao smiled.
He stood up and walked step by step towards Liu Erlong.
Meanwhile, Liu Erlong's eyes flashed with a hint of panic, and she instinctively stepped back.
Thud.
The room's table shook.
Liu Erlong then realized she had no more room to retreat.
Her hips were pressed against the table.
"This..."
Her heart became somewhat flustered.
But then, a large hand gently lifted her chin.
Qin Xiao's gaze met Liu Erlong's directly.
"If you want me to take action, you shouldn't ask what I want,"
"But rather, what you are willing to offer."
Qin Xiao and Liu Erlong were very close.
His breath was like a scorching airflow against Liu Erlong's face.
Qin Xiao could clearly see a flash of panic in Liu Erlong's eyes.
Soon, that was replaced by anger.
"Your Highness, please conduct yourself with dignity."
Liu Erlong said, turning her head to one side.
"Hahaha."
Qin Xiao laughed out loud.
It was undeniable, the accomplishment of managing to manipulate the fiery-tempered and uncompromising Liu Erlong to such an extent, Qin Xiao found it quite gratifying.
"President Liu, what I desire you cannot give. You'll have to see what else might move me."
Before long, Qin Xiao had already left the room.
But his words still echoed in Liu Erlong's ears.
Phew...
Liu Erlong let out a breath.
"Dealing with Qin Xiao for just a while feels more exhausting than fighting a great battle," she thought.
When she recalled Qin Xiao's words, her expression grew extremely complex.
"Xiaogang, what should I do to get him to help you?"
...
"Your Highness!"
Qin Xiao had just stepped out of the room when he heard someone calling from behind him.
Without turning around, he recognized the voice as Zhao Wuji's.
He stood still and waited for a moment.
Zhao Wuji came up to Qin Xiao's side.
What surprised Qin Xiao, however, was that Zhao Wuji's eyes were bloodshot, with a hint of tears welling up.
"What's the matter?"
Qin Xiao asked.
Thump!
To Qin Xiao's surprise, Zhao Wuji suddenly knelt down.
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, "Old Zhao? Did you take the wrong medicine when you left home today? Whatever it is, stand up and speak."
"No!"
"Your Highness, I must offer you another kowtow," Zhao Wuji said, and truly made a loud kowtow.
Qin Xiao was taken aback, "Is today a holiday? Should I give you a New Year's gift?"
Zhao Wuji: ~('ー'~).
"Your Highness, you misunderstand," Zhao Wuji lifted his head, and after making sure no one was around, he explained to Qin Xiao, "Your Highness, after hearing the news yesterday that the Clan of Strength was annihilated, I immediately rushed to the scene to investigate.
Once I saw the wounds on the old gorilla's body, I knew it was Your Highness who had acted."
"Perhaps it's trifling for you, no more challenging than crushing a fly. But to me, it is of great significance. You might not know, but in my dreams, I have longed to put an end to that overbearing and shameless old gorilla."
"With my own strength, I had no hope in this lifetime. The only way to get revenge was to outlive him, and unexpectedly, Your Highness, you took action and exterminated him. The joy in my heart can be summed up in one word, exhilarating!"
"Is that so?" Qin Xiao realized, recalling that Zhao Wuji had indeed been pursued by the Titan in the original story.
Surviving indeed meant he was lucky.
Knowing that a powerful enemy had been eliminated, it was normal for Zhao Wuji to be this excited.
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