However.
Xuan Ziwen was astonished by Jinpeng's reaction.
"Hahaha, good, worthy of being a disciple of our Body Sect. You should maintain this pride, and not fear even when facing a Titled Douluo."
Jinpeng's appreciation for Qin Xiao grew even more.
After so many years, their Body Sect indeed needed such a brazen person to re-emerge in Soul Land.
"Boy, I ask you, has your Eye Martial Soul undergone any evolution?"
Jinpeng asked the question he cared about most.
To be able to injure him with just a Soul Ancestor's cultivation level, what grade must Qin Xiao's Martial Soul be?
If it was a second awakening, it had to be at least Silver Rank.
Even if you were to say it was Gold Rank, that wouldn't be impossible, but he hadn't come across it yet...
After all, the most outstanding genius of the Body Sect right now, Long Aotian, had only Silver Rank second awakening, and didn't have the formidable capabilities that Qin Xiao displayed.
Hearing what Jinpeng said, Xuan Ziwen also began to notice the extraordinariness of Qin Xiao.
"Your eyes..." He started to say but couldn't continue.
Because he remembered that Qin Xiao originally didn't have three eyes.
Which meant it was very likely the second awakening that the Titled Douluo powerhouse mentioned.
He didn't know whether revealing the truth would be good or bad for Qin Xiao.
"There's nothing I can't speak of," Qin Xiao said, shaking his head slightly and smiling faintly.
Then, he looked at Jinpeng and said, "I don't know what a second awakening is, but one day when I woke up, I just felt my head was really itchy..."
"And then, out of nowhere, I grew an extra eye."
Jinpeng was taken aback, "That's it?"
Qin Xiao said, "That's it."
After hearing this, Jinpeng was completely at a loss for words.
Though the second awakening of a self martial soul has no set method and can be quite bizarre, which one doesn't require a great deal of hardship? Some even involve risking one's life.
But Qin Xiao's method of awakening his Martial Soul was a bit too absurd.
Just then, atop the laboratory building, a man in black poked his head out from the big hole to remind Jinpeng.
"Elder, we've spotted someone approaching."
"Alright, I got it."
Jinpeng responded and then said to Qin Xiao, "Didn't you just say that as long as I let him go, you would come with me? Congratulations, your goal has been achieved. Now leave with me, I won't hurt him."
Without a doubt, Qin Xiao's value had been recognized by Jinpeng, and so he compromised.
"Qin Xiao, don't agree with him. You can't go with him," Xuan Ziwen exclaimed excitedly.
In the eyes of the public, Qin Xiao's natural talent for being a Soul Master and his cultivation talent were of the highest caliber in all of Soul Land. His future prospects were boundless, sure to surpass that of himself, Xuan Ziwen. How could he let such a genius be taken away?
Privately, he couldn't trade Qin Xiao's life for his own battered survival.
Yet Qin Xiao appeared very calm, "Big brother, rest assured, even if I go with them, I won't be in any life-threatening danger. But it's different for you... stay alive, we will have the day when we meet again."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Ziwen was as if struck by lightning.
Following that, tears burst forth, and the grown man was moved to a sobbing mess.
Qin Xiao looked somewhat speechlessly at Jinpeng who seemed to be watching a show.
Hey, can you be a bit more professional? The talk is done, the action is taken, shouldn't you be taking me away by now?
Do I really need to urge you?
Fortunately.
Someone was even more anxious than Qin Xiao.
Atop Oath Tower, the black-clad subordinate's urging voice echoed once more.
"Elder Jin, hurry, someone's approaching."
This time, Elder Jin no longer hesitated and, grabbing Qin Xiao by the collar, soared into the sky.
When he reached the top of the experimental building, he saw a streak of light approaching rapidly—it was a powerhouse from the Royal Soul Master Academy.
"You take him away first, I'll hold this one off and also draw some fire to buy the Sect Master some time and relieve the pressure," Jinpeng said as he handed Qin Xiao over to another Titled Douluo.
After all, the operation was of critical importance, and Poison Not Dead, worried about any mishaps, had specifically dispatched a Titled Douluo Level powerhouse to assist Jinpeng.
"Yes."
The black-clothed person was also a Titled Douluo, but he acted with the deference of a subordinate in front of Elder Jin.
"Remember, if anything unexpected happens to him, you might as well not live either."
"Understood."
The black-clothed Titled Douluo nodded heavily.
Elder Jin waved his hand, "Go."
As his words fell, he took the initiative to meet the figure who was rushing towards him.
The black-clothed Titled Douluo also withdrew his gaze and took Qin Xiao away.
Qin Xiao felt some regrets, 'It was so sudden, I didn't get to search for the Snow Emperor Embryo, and I've been caught.'
However, there was nothing he could do, as plans can never keep up with changes. He had overlooked one thing.
That was, he had underestimated the importance the Body Sect placed on him.
'Forget it, let's take it one step at a time. Fortunately, Xiao Hongchen is not that great of a character. Once I take control of the Body Sect, Xiao Hongchen probably won't have the strength to absorb the Snow Emperor Embryo, and by then, I'll still have many ways to get it from Jing Hongchen.'
...
Elsewhere.
Elder Ma, who was flying rapidly through the air, suddenly changed his expression.
He hadn't expected the person above Xuan Ziwen's laboratory to not flee, but instead, to charge directly at him.
Really?! Do they think the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy has no one left?
But.
Elder Ma didn't let anger cloud his judgment. Judging by the opponent's response, he was certain that the person was not a Soul Master.
Because...
Soul Masters just freaking don't do close combat.
With a spark of intuition, he suddenly made a sharp turn in midair, chose to retreat backward, while several metal cannon barrels appeared on his body, densely packed, numbering three to five hundred.
Boom boom boom...
Soul-guided rays sprayed out from the cannon barrels, enveloping the distant figure.
However.
To Elder Ma's shock, the opponent didn't dodge at all but instead took his attacks head-on.
As bursts of fireworks-like brilliant lights exploded, that figure still maintained its terrifying speed and closed in on him.
"What the f***!"
"What the hell is this monster that can withstand the bombardment of seventh and eighth-grade soul tools?"
Elder Ma was shocked, complaining while he kept retreating.
He couldn't imagine what it would be like once he got close enough to attack.
He reckoned... it would be terrible.
However, such a commotion also alerted more powerful figures.
"Who's acting recklessly in our academy!"
"This is outrageous, they really don't know the meaning of death."
"..."
With furious roars, soul-guided beams and fixed soul guidance cannons bombarded the golden figure like they were free.
Even ants can kill an elephant if there are enough of them.
Jinpeng was also under strain, hard enduring so many attacks was consuming too much soul power.
He had to change his fighting style, beginning to circle in mid-air to dodge the attacks as much as possible.
Besides, even doing this, he had achieved his purpose.
To hold back the strong ones in the academy, attract their gaze and firepower to create an opportunity for Poison Not Dead.
Before long.
A loud boom suddenly came from deep within the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy.
Then, fire soared to the sky!
Elder Ma turned around abruptly, "This is bad."
That direction was the forbidden area of the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, where the underground base was situated.
If someone were to destroy the academy and level it to the ground, it would cause significant loss to the Sun-Moon Empire, but it would not be crippling.
But if the underground base were destroyed, the blow would definitely be devastating.
"Damn it, it's really infuriating."
"They all had premeditated plans."
Elder Ma was so angry he wanted to vomit blood.
He knew that he had been tricked.
"Hold him off, I'll go check."
Elder Ma roared in the sky, directly abandoning Jinpeng and turned to rush towards the direction of the underground base.
But just at the next moment, he saw several beams of light shooting up into the sky.
A sudden chill struck his heart, 'It's over, it looks like it's too late, whatever their purpose, they have likely already succeeded.'
'Darn it, this is such a sin.'
He was inconsolably sad and angry in his heart.
But, in the next instant, he heard a voice even angrier than his.
"Poison Not Dead, you're courting death!"
Immediately after, a figure appeared in the sky above the academy as if teleporting.
Elder Ma called out excitedly, "Hall Master, you've finally returned!"
Seeing Jing Hongchen was like finding a pillar of strength.
Jing Hongchen didn't look at Elder Ma, because a green figure had appeared in front of him.
It was none other than Sect Master Poison Not Dead of the Body Sect.
Seeing the disarray of the underground base, Jing Hongchen's eyes were about to split with rage. Since Mingde Hall was constructed, it had never suffered such severe damage. Looking around, the bodies of Mingde Hall Soul Masters were everywhere.
"Poison Not Dead, we have always stayed out of each other's way, why did you attack my Mingde Hall?"
Murderous intent surged in Jing Hongchen's eyes, as waves of red light continuously emitted from his body.
His emotions were like a volcano about to erupt.
Poison Not Dead sneered coldly, "Do I, Poison Not Dead, need to explain my actions to anyone?"
Simultaneously, his body also emitted waves of green light countering the red light released by Jing Hongchen.
A red and a green light interwove in the void like a colossal millstone.
"What a 'do I need to explain to anyone'!"
"Poison Not Dead, I hope you're as tough as your mouth!"
Jing Hongchen waved his hand, and the red light transformed into several long whips, wildly lashing out at Poison Not Dead.
"Child's play."
Poison Not Dead scoffed, stretched out his hand, and green light transformed into two big hands that blocked all attacks.
The air above the underground base twisted violently, and with both powerhouses going all out, numerous space cracks appeared.
Seeing that his attack was ineffective, Jing Hongchen was not surprised.
If Poison Not Dead were so easily defeated, would he dare attack their Mingde Hall?
The next moment, a strong red light burst from his body. Behind him, a radiance like a red lotus metal flower rapidly spun and combined. In an instant, thousands of red metal pipes as thick as fingers were already aiming at Poison Not Dead.
Even a crimson helmet appeared on his head, and a metal mask covered his face.
With the aid of this helmet soul tool, Jing Hongchen's soul tool manipulation skills soared to a new level.
The next moment, thousands of soul cannons fired simultaneously, and countless red beams bombarded the air around Poison Not Dead at once.
"Bring it on!"
Poison Not Dead delighted rather than alarmed, first his seventh Soul Ring burst forth with endless light, transforming him into a small giant.
With muscles bulging, no one could imagine the immense strength contained within his body.
Then, he activated one soul skill after another, opting to take on Jing Hongchen's attack head-on.
It has to be said, this mode of combat was very visually impactful.
Even Jing Hongchen was stunned.
He gained a deeper understanding of the strength of this Sect Master of the Body Sect.
Definitely stronger than Xuan Zi of Shrek Academy.
Five kilometers away, he was confident he could defeat Xuan Zi.
But he had no confidence in defeating Poison Not Dead.
"Sect Master, we've obtained our target."
Suddenly, a voice entered the fray.
Poison Not Dead glanced over during a lull in the battle and saw a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse from the Body Sect holding a tray in his hands.
The tray was surrounded by streams of cold air.
Poison Not Dead's heart leaped with joy, and he shouted loudly, "Retreat!" Their objective had been achieved, if they didn't leave now, when would they?
"Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast Embryo!"
"So that's your target!"
Jing Hongchen's eyes were about to split with rage.
He truly felt like he was going to die of anger.
Poison Not Dead had actually come to rob them.
"Mader, do you really think I, Jing Hongchen, am made of mud?"
He was truly furious now. Creak, creak, creak—in the midst of mechanical sounds,
Several pitch-black soul cannons appeared behind him.
Let alone others, even Poison Not Dead felt a chill.
"Ninth Grade Soul Guidance Cannon?!"
"You know your stuff. Enjoy the feast of the Ninth Grade Soul Guidance Cannon," Jing Hongchen's eyes were filled with madness.
"Before enjoying the feast, I'd like to present a multiple-choice question."
Poison Not Dead sneered coldly.
"What do you mean?"
Jing Hongchen was taken aback.
He had a bad feeling in his heart.
"This is the answer."
As Poison Not Dead spoke, his body seemed to become illusory, which was why he didn't hesitate to exhaust his own origin soul power.
Countless soul powers burst forth, transforming into a terrifying green storm that suddenly descended from the sky, almost enveloping the airspace above Mingde Hall, and covered everything in its path.
Jing Hongchen's face suddenly changed, "You, you're really despicable."
"I did remind you that it's still not too late to activate the Ninth Grade Defensive Soul Guidance Device. If you wait any longer, more people will die." Poison Not Dead burst into laughter, turned, and walked away, "Goodbye."
A struggle appeared on Jing Hongchen's face.
If possible, he really wanted to blast two holes through Poison Not Dead.
But he couldn't do that.
Because there were many people inside Mingde Hall and the academy waiting for him to rescue them.
"Mader!"
He cursed angrily, retracted the Ninth Grade Soul Guidance Cannons, and quickly activated the Ninth Grade Defensive Soul Guidance Devices, defending against the attack Poison Not Dead had initiated before leaving.
"Damn it!"
Elder Ma also clenched his teeth in anger but was helpless and could only watch as the people from the Body Sect left elegantly under the lead of Poison Not Dead.
Jinpeng also shook off everyone and quickly left.
Frustrated.
But at the next moment, his expression suddenly changed, "Xuan Ziwen, I don't know how Qin Xiao and the others are doing."
He immediately headed to the laboratory.
He was taken aback for a moment.
The place was a mess, Xuan Ziwen was lying on the ground, looking powerless.
He felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
"Elder... Elder Ma..."
Xuan Ziwen called out in a low voice.
Elder Ma hurried over to Xuan Ziwen's side and asked, "How did it come to this?"
"Body Sect powerhouses... they attacked suddenly..."
"Where is Qin Xiao?"
"Qin Xiao..."
Mentioning Qin Xiao, Xuan Ziwen felt an unbearable pain, as if an invisible knife were twisting in his heart.
Elder Ma vaguely guessed what had happened, his voice trembling, "Could it be that Qin Xiao has already been killed by the people of the Body Sect? No remains left?"
Qin Xiao was a rare genius, and if he perished like this, the loss would be too great.
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