Chapter 23: The People's Condemnation
"Vicious?!"
In the video, Zhu Zhuqing heard the masked man call her that and was so enraged that she laughed out of sheer disbelief.
The real Zhu Zhuqing was just as furious. Watching the shameless masked man in the video, she clenched her teeth so hard they almost cracked. If it weren't for her self restraint, she would have started cursing on the spot.
Those weapons were made and launched by his own son, only to be reflected back by her soul skill. But now, he was twisting the facts, making it seem like she was the one at fault.
How could someone be this shameless?!
If he wanted revenge for his son, he should just say it outright. Why pretend to be so righteous?
[This masked guy is just utterly shameless.]
[It was clearly his son's mistake, yet he's making it seem like the girl is at fault.]
[Such hypocrisy is disgusting.]
[I really want to know who this guy is. What kind of despicable family raised someone like him…?]
One comment after another flew by in the chat, all condemning the masked man.
At Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua saw the clueless audience still unaware of the man's identity. Her expression twisted into one of deep embarrassment.
Because she knew that once his identity was revealed, the Haotian Sect's already damaged reputation would be completely ruined.
After all, no matter what, Tang Hao was still this generation's Haotian Douluo. Even though the Haotian Sect had publicly expelled him, in this world where bloodline heritage meant everything, he was still tied to the sect.
If he humiliated himself, the Haotian Sect would be shamed as well.
Meanwhile, in the video
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the shameless masked man before her and knew that words were pointless. Tonight, there would be no peaceful resolution.
If she wanted to survive, she could only fight back with everything she had!
Martial Soul Possession!
A sleek black feline shadow flashed behind her and merged into her body.
Her pupils turned crimson, black cat ears sprouted from her head, and her nails extended into sharp, eerie claws gleaming with a sinister dark glow.
At that moment, she seemed to blend into the surrounding darkness, unleashing her full power!
Across from her, the masked man remained unfazed as he slowly raised his right hand.
Suddenly, a dark light gathered in his palm, transforming into an enormous weapon. At the same time, nine soul rings appeared around him
Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red!
The chat instantly exploded.
[No way! This masked guy is actually a titled Douluo?!]
[Impossible! This must be some kind of disguise skill.]
[Wait… if this isn't a disguise and he really is a titled Douluo…]
[There aren't many titled Douluos in the soul master world, let alone ones with a 100,000 year soul ring. Other than that one person, the only one who fits is…]
[Haotian Douluo… Tang Hao!]
[No! It can't be!]
[Haotian Douluo would never stoop this low!]
[There's no way he would bully someone so much weaker than himself…]
Many viewers, even those who once admired Tang Hao, felt their beliefs shatter.
Though logic told them that the masked man who was picking a fight with a young girl just because his son lost was indeed Haotian Douluo Tang Hao, emotionally, they refused to accept it!
But then, as the weapon in his hand was fully revealed, all their doubts vanished.
It was a massive hammer
A hammer so famous that every soul master in the world would recognize it.
The Haotian Hammer!
A titled Douluo wielding the Haotian Hammer…
And since this video was explaining why Haotian Douluo lost his limbs…
No matter how much they didn't want to believe it, the truth was undeniable.
The moment they realized it, rage consumed them.
[Haotian Douluo? What a joke!]
[I can't believe I used to idolize this guy!]
[What a disgrace to all titled Douluos!]
[If Tang Hao is like this, the Haotian Sect must be full of hypocrites too. No wonder they're hiding in the mountains.]
[Serves them right for being forced into isolation by the Spirit Hall!]
[A disgusting hypocrite like this should just disappear!]
[Trash!]
[The biggest disgrace of the soul master world!]
As curses and insults flooded the chat, Tang Hao, watching in silence, felt his facial muscles twitch uncontrollably. His eyes turned bloodshot with fury.
When he saw people insulting the Haotian Sect, his rage exploded.
With a loud bang, he slammed his hand onto the table, shattering it into countless pieces.
At this moment, Tang Hao was utterly furious but had nowhere to vent his anger. Because the comments were anonymous, he had no way of knowing who was posting them. This was precisely why viewers felt so free to express their unfiltered thoughts, unrestrained and without fear.
In the video, after Zhu Zhuqing activated her Martial Soul Possession, she immediately unleashed her third soul skill: Evil God's Protection! A dark barrier surrounded her entire body. Then, her first and second soul skills were activated in succession. Once she was ready, she surprisingly took the initiative and attacked the masked man!
"Such courage!" The masked man, seeing that Zhu Zhuqing not only didn't flee despite knowing he was a Titled Douluo but even dared to strike first, couldn't help but nod in approval of her bravery. After all, very few dared to fight back when faced with a Titled Douluo. Just by this alone, Zhu Zhuqing had already surpassed most soul masters in the world.
However, courage alone wasn't enough to bridge the gap in strength. No matter how fast Zhu Zhuqing was, her figure nearly disappearing from sight in the video, Tang Hao simply swung his massive hammer with a casual wave without even using a soul skill. The force generated by the hammer's swing created a shockwave that sent the dark figure flying.
The black shadow tumbled through the air several times before landing on the ground, leaving two long drag marks behind.
"Hmm? Even a Soul King wouldn't be able to withstand my attack unscathed, yet you remain unharmed?" The masked man, seeing Zhu Zhuqing emerge unscathed from Evil God's Protection, was genuinely surprised.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't respond. She only clenched her teeth, her blood red eyes locked onto him with no fear or panic, only unyielding determination!
"I've changed my mind."
Seeing the unwavering determination in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes and recognizing her extraordinary talent, Tang Hao suddenly said, "I won't kill you, but as the price for my mercy, from now on, you must serve my son and obey his every command."
"You're dreaming!" Zhu Zhuqing glared at him, her expression making it clear she would never submit to anyone!
"Hmph! If you refuse to drink the toast, then you'll drink the penalty!"
Having his offer rejected infuriated Tang Hao. Originally, he believed that with his strength as a Titled Douluo, he could easily subdue her. But since he couldn't make her submit, then he would destroy her!
Killing off potential threats before they could grow was nothing new in the world of Douluo. Every major faction had done this at some point. Even the seemingly kind and courteous Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had once considered eliminating Tang San when they first encountered his immense talent. It was only after learning he was Tang Hao's son that they refrained, fearing retaliation from his father.
"If you won't take the chance I've given you, then die!"
The masked man, Tang Hao, activated his Haotian Hammer, his soul rings lighting up as he locked onto Zhu Zhuqing and swung his hammer down at her.
Feeling the overwhelming pressure rushing toward her, Zhu Zhuqing didn't waver. Like a moth flying into a flame, knowing its fate yet still charging forward, she launched another attack!
She embodied the very definition of fearless determination!
The enormous Haotian Hammer carried a terrifying force. Even though Tang Hao wasn't using his full power only a basic attack his strength as a Titled Douluo made it devastating nonetheless.
Compared to the gigantic hammer, Zhu Zhuqing looked as insignificant as an ant.
Just as she was about to be crushed under the hammer, Tang Hao's instincts suddenly screamed at him that something was wrong. He heard a sharp whoosh, like the unfurling of some fan like object.
In the next moment, Zhu Zhuqing vanished from under the hammer!
"This is…" Tang Hao's gaze sharpened, and with his seasoned battle instincts, he immediately adjusted his attack, swinging the hammer toward his side.
Clang!
A sharp, metallic clash rang out as the massive hammer collided with something sharp.
Upon closer inspection, the object clashing with the Haotian Hammer was a scorpion like stinger!
Following the long, segmented tail upward, Zhu Zhuqing's figure reappeared midair. But now, something had changed.
A pair of bat like wings had grown from her back, allowing her to hover in the air. Below, from the base of her spine, a segmented scorpion tail extended, ending in a massive, gleaming stinger that radiated a cold, eerie glow.
"An external spirit bone!"
Tang Hao immediately recognized it. Watching the deadly stinger retract and coil back into position, he realized exactly what it was.
"I didn't expect you to possess such a rare external spirit bone… That makes it even more imperative that I don't let you live!"
Tang Hao's killing intent surged. Finally, he stopped holding back. All nine of his soul rings lit up not to activate a soul skill, but to push his soul power to the absolute limit!
Despite Zhu Zhuqing's aerial advantage thanks to her newly revealed wings, it was useless under Tang Hao's terrifying soul power lock. No matter how she tried to evade, it was futile. After a few exchanges, she was struck directly by the hammer!
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