Douluo's Spiritual Pearl and Divine Sword

Yin Mengyang left Shrek Academy and plan to headed back toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

But Just as he exited Soto City and entered a dense forest and he suddenly felt that overwhelming aura locking onto him again The person who had tracked him earlier had actually followed him all this way and he hadn't even noticed.

"Which senior is it? Please show yourself!" Yin Mengyang called out and scanning his surroundings. He deduced that someone who could suppress him to such an extent must be a veteran Titled Douluo, at least at the same level as Yu Yuanzhen. However, he felt confident in his ability to escape if things went south. Even if the opponent was powerful and he believed he could run if he couldn't win. Still knowing the enemy's identity would make it easier for Chen Xin to deal with them later After all understanding both yourself and your enemy is key to victory.

"I don't deserve that title In fact, I should be the one addressing you as senior." A voice echoed from above and a man in a black robe appeared perched atop a treetop.

Thanks to his eagle martial spirit and keen eyesight Yin Mengyang saw the man's face clearly. His pupils shrank in shock "You... you're Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao!"

To his disbelief Tang Hao — missing for over a decade — stood before him.

"Yin Mengyang, it's been nearly twenty years. Congratulations on breaking through to the Titled Douluo realm" Tang Hao greeted, his voice calm and low. It was completely different from the arrogant tone he used when Yin Mengyang had last seen him.

Back then Tang Hao was bold and domineering but now, he seemed older and more worn out.

"Coming from the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent, your praise feels like a subtle mockery" Yin Mengyang responded with a bitter smile and Though he had reached the Titled Douluo rank but he still couldn't discern Tang Hao's true strength. His estimate was that Tang Hao's power exceeded level ninety-five.

"You didn't come here today just to congratulate me did you? You're after that hundred-thousand-year soul beast, aren't you?"

Yin Mengyang knew Tang Hao must have noticed what he had seen at Shrek Academy.

Tang Hao nodded "Indeed. And I know you intend to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to report this to Ning Fengzhi. But I hope you'll do me a favor and keep this matter a secret and if you do, Tang Hao will reward you generously in the future."

Yin Mengyang scoffed "Tang Hao, as a Titled Douluo, you should understand what a transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast represents. It's a soul ring and soul bone that can be obtained with ease. With the right level-ninety soul master, it could instantly create a powerful existence far beyond ordinary Titled Douluos."

Clearly Yin Mengyang had no intention of agreeing to Tang Hao's request. What right did a man expelled from the Haotian Clan have to issue orders?

Seeing his refusal Tang Hao's expression hardened "If you won't agree, then let's settle this with a fight."

Suddenly, a terrifying killing intent surged from Tang Hao's body and as one of the famed killing gods from the City of Slaughter his murderous aura locked tightly onto Yin Mengyang

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Yin Mengyang quickly activated his martial spirit and his nine soul rings emerged: two yellow, two purple, and five black.

In response, Tang Hao sneered. The Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his hand, accompanied by his own nine soul rings. But unlike Yin Mengyang's configuration, Tang Hao's rings were two yellow, two purple, four black — and one red.

A hundred-thousand-year soul ring!

Yin Mengyang's shock was palpable. Tang Hao's cultivation was at least four levels higher than his own, and the gap between levels in the Titled Douluo realm was enormous and facing a Titled Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, Yin Mengyang realized he couldn't withstand more than two strikes from Tang Hao.

"Yin Mengyang, what I said earlier still stands" Tang Hao continued "Swear on your martial spirit that you'll keep this matter secret, and I'll let you walk away. Otherwise, you'll die here."

Tang Hao's tone remained calm, but his intent was deadly serious He preferred diplomacy over violence, especially since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was a formidable power and he had no wish to provoke a powerful enemy unnecessarily. The Spirit Hall alone was already a challenge and adding the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to his list of adversaries would make things far more complicated.

However Tang Hao would never allow history to repeat itself. He had lost Ah Yin to the Spirit Hall, and he would do everything in his power to protect Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Yin Mengyang remained silent deep in thought. He still didn't want to give up on the hundred-thousand-year soul beast and although he was no match for Tang Hao in direct combat but his agility-type abilities gave him a chance to escape.

But before he could act Tang Hao's body emitted a red glow and a domain spread out and enveloping Yin Mengyang "Don't try to run. This is my Killing God Domain. Without your own domain, you can't resist it. Your speed will be greatly reduced, and don't forget about my Haotian Clan's signature skill. I only need one hammer to finish you off."

Cold sweat dripped down Yin Mengyang's back. The pressure from Tang Hao's Killing God Domain was immense. He couldn't forget the Haotian Clan's most feared technique: the Exploding Ring.

If Tang Hao detonated his hundred-thousand-year soul ring Yin Mengyang knew he wouldn't survive.

After weighing his options Yin Mengyang finally made a decision. His survival took precedence over everything else.

"Alright, Tang Hao. I'll give you face today" He raised his hand solemnly and declared "I swear on my martial spirit that the matter of the hundred-thousand-year soul beast will remain between us. If a third person learns of it from me, may my martial spirit shatter, and may I perish instantly."

Hearing this Tang Hao retracted the Killing God Domain and his Clear Sky Hammer and For Tang Hao, protecting his son and Xiao Wu took precedence over everything else. Even if he could kill Yin Mengyang today it would only spark the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's investigation.

Once they traced Yin Mengyang's presence back to Shrek Academy then they would undoubtedly uncover Xiao Wu's identity And if Ning Fengzhi sent Chen Xin and Gu Rong after her even Tang Hao doubted he could hold them off.

"Thank you, Yin Mengyang" Tang Hao said sincerely "Our clans are both among the top three on the continent. We should be allies, not enemies. I truly had no other choice today."

"Hmph. No one would willingly let go of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast after seeing one. I understand that much." Yin Mengyang snorted coldly Though unhappy, he had sworn his oath and could only accept defeat today.

He knew the beast would now belong to the Haotian Clan

'If only I had brought Sword Douluo with me' Yin Mengyang thought bitterly 'With Chen Xin at my side, Tang Hao wouldn't stand a chance.'

Chen Xin was now a level-98 Titled Douluo, and the gap in levels would make up for Tang Hao's superior spirit rings. Moreover, the Seven Killing Sword Technique and the Seven Killing Domain were not weaker than the Clear Sky Clan's techniques.

For now though Yin Mengyang had no choice but to concede