From Douluo Continent onwards, Glory is invincible.

Chapter 24 The Final Battle: The Mutated Martial Soul of the Clear Sky Sect

Tang Xiao said helplessly, "There's nothing I can do. You know how much trouble that Miss Yiran can cause. If I don't agree to her request, she'll stay at my house and refuse to leave. What can I do? None of these four new inner court disciples are above level 50. They have no chance of winning. Don't worry, once they lose this challenge, Yiran will have no reason to bother me anymore."

When the elder heard that it was Tang Yiran who was causing trouble, he could only give up and said, "Never mind, it's alright. This battle will allow the disciples who come to join our inner court from outside to realize the real gap between them and our direct disciples, and encourage them to cultivate even harder in the future."

Tang Xiao surveyed the arena and said, "Of these four, only the girl who is level 47 has any real strength. The other three are all below level 45, and there is even a Soul Venerable at level 32. I really can't figure out how they have the courage to challenge our Haotian Sect's original team. I hope they can give me some surprises. Otherwise, it would be boring to end it too quickly and bring so many disciples to watch."

Tang Yuehua, who was beside him, said, "Don't worry, big brother. I've already told Tang Long and Tang Ye to go easy on these four newcomers. Sigh, Yiran is really something. How could she agree to let four newcomers challenge them?"

Tang Hao narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't jump to conclusions too quickly. This kid is someone I brought back, and he might bring us something unexpected."

That's right, Tang Hao witnessed it firsthand. Lin Fan killed a group of Soul Masters at levels 30 and 40 and was able to withstand Qian Xunji's attacks for so long. Tang Hao had been watching the battle from a distance before it started, which is why he was willing to step in and save Lin Fan.

Even so, Tang Hao didn't quite believe that Lin Fan could defeat the four members of the Clear Sky Sect team. After all, there were two Soul Kings among them. Although they were both just over level 50, the Soul Kings of the Clear Sky Sect were not comparable to ordinary Soul Kings.

To the others in the stands, this challenge was a joke, a self-inflicted humiliation, a complete farce. The challenge itself seemed like a joke.

Lin Fan saw that many male and female disciples of the Haotian Sect in the stands were already laughing at them.

"What's so funny about those guys? I'm not here to dance," Liu Erlong said angrily, glancing over there.

Shui Yue'er, however, remained expressionless, coldly staring ahead.

"Don't speak," Tang Yiran ordered, leading the four to the arena in the square. The arena was very large, and the floor was made of the hardest iron stone. Even if the Haotian Hammer were to smash it down, it would not have much effect on it.

It seems this is a sparring arena exclusively for the disciples of the Haotian Sect. This arena is probably big enough for two Soul Saints to fight. What a grand gesture!

Lin Fan couldn't help but admire them, but he was also somewhat puzzled. Given the Clear Sky Sect's formidable strength, why did they choose to retire after their battle with Tang Hao in the original story? A direct confrontation would have been enough to give the Spirit Hall a run for their money.

Is it because he's afraid of Qian Daoliu?

However, seeing that most of the spectators were direct disciples of the Clear Sky Sect, Lin Fan began to understand. After all, the Spirit Hall's Soul Masters were mostly recruited from outside or brutally selected through internal concentration camps. In contrast, the Clear Sky Sect's inner court disciples were mostly direct disciples, and their parents would never want them to go to war with the Spirit Hall on a large scale.

The Spirit Hall doesn't care if their Soul Masters die, but the Clear Sky Sect can't bear to see their direct disciples die. Coupled with Qian Daoliu, this is the reason why the Clear Sky Sect chose to retire.

A moment later, a middle-aged man approached Tang Yiran and respectfully asked, "Miss Yiran, are you sure you want them to participate in this challenge?"

Tang said confidently, "Yes, but we must ensure their safety."

"Of course." The middle-aged man nodded, then looked to the other side.

On the other side, four figures soon stepped onto the stage, three men and one woman, all of whom looked to be around sixteen or seventeen years old.

The three boys were all very strong and cold-blooded, clearly having undergone rigorous training, while the girl looked slightly more delicate.

Soon, the four of them arrived at Tang Yiran's location, facing Lin Fan and the others.

Tang Yiran looked at them and said, "Introduce yourselves. Remember, this is a friendly spar, not an enemy competition. These four are all newcomers to our inner academy, and they are also my students. If they lose their fighting ability or admit defeat, stop immediately, understand?"

"Understood, don't worry, Teacher Yiran." The tallest boy standing opposite, who seemed to be the team leader, looked at Lin Fan and his group of four and said with a faint smile.

"We won't bully newcomers, especially since three of them are girls. How are we supposed to fight them? Sister Yiran, you're really putting us in a difficult position."

Another boy lazily said, "Without your help, Teacher Yiran, they wouldn't be qualified to challenge us. Oh well, let's just gently remove them from the stage."

Lin Fan felt that even the direct descendants of the Haotian Sect respected Tang Yiran with a sense of helplessness. This woman's status in the Haotian Sect was truly high. This challenge was originally meant to cause trouble, and without her help, the four of them would not have been qualified to stand here at all.

Tang Yiran looked at Lin Fan and Liu Erlong and said, "Remember, if you feel you can't win later, admit defeat immediately, understand? You absolutely cannot get hurt."

"Don't worry, Sister Yiran, I know." Lin Fan nodded confidently. Even in a real elite competition, Lin Fan wouldn't be left without a chance to admit defeat. With his divine touch granting him five seconds of invincibility, Han Xin's two dashes, Flash, and his super blood rage state, which grants immunity to two control effects, it would be too difficult to restrain him.

Then, the four people opposite them began to introduce themselves.

"Tang Long, Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer, Level 51 Battle Soul Master."

"Tang Ye, Martial Soul: Mad Iron Hammer, Level 50 Battle Soul Master."

"Tang Feng, Martial Soul: Clear Sky Silver Serpent, Level 51 Control-type Soul Master."

"Tang Xiaoyu, Martial Soul: Haotian Flower, Level 48 Support-type Soul Master."

After the four finished introducing their martial souls, Lin Fan asked Tang Yiran with some surprise, "Sister Yiran, don't the direct descendants of the Clear Sky Sect all have the Clear Sky Hammer as their martial soul? What... are these?"

Tang Yiran looked at them and said, "Of course not. After all, our Clear Sky Sect also developed from a small family. Many of our clansmen married girls from other sects. Children only inherit one of their parents' martial souls. Some children inherit their father's martial soul, and some children inherit their mother's martial soul. Of course, not all martial souls are Clear Sky Hammers, but even children who inherit their mother's martial soul contain the power of Clear Sky Hammers in their martial souls. Therefore, their martial souls are very powerful. The Mad Iron Hammer is a mutated martial soul of the Clear Sky Hammer."

After listening to Tang Yiran's explanation, Lin Fan finally understood something. He saw that the Mad Iron Hammer consisted of two huge iron balls connected by an iron chain, but the iron balls looked somewhat similar to the Haotian Hammer.

This mutated martial soul should be no less powerful than the Clear Sky Hammer.

Subsequently, the four people on Lin Fan's side also released their martial spirits.

Lin Fan, a level 32 Battle Soul Master, Martial Soul: Purple Flame Fire Tiger.

Liu Erlong, a level 42 Battle Soul Master, Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Ye Keke, a level 41 support-type Soul Master, with the Martial Soul Nine-Hearted Begonia.

Shui Yue'er, a level 47 control-type Soul Master, with the Martial Soul being the Frost Phoenix.

The story continues with Ah Yin's arrival, so keep reading, it gets really good later on. It's about being led astray by Xiao Wu's mother; you can check the table of contents. The later parts are incredibly exciting. The early part mainly focuses on Bibi Dong's pregnancy and rescue; the secret is revealed in chapter 110.

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