22: Xiao Wu's mother?

"Great Sumeru Hammer!"

Tang Hao could clearly sense the danger.

He did not hesitate for a single second.

The first seven spirit rings on his body shattered in sequence, and endless energy instantly surged into the Clear Sky Hammer.

Upon receiving this power, the Clear Sky Hammer expanded instantly; its violent force dispersed in all directions, causing the surrounding space to ripple and groan.

In that moment, Tang Hao's aura also surged through several levels.

Suddenly.

A sweet, metallic taste welled up from his gut.

Tang Hao's old injuries were aggravated.

Although Ring Explosion was an extremely powerful technique, every use placed a certain burden on the body.

He forcefully swallowed back the blood that was about to be spat out.

"Die!"

Tang Hao let out a great roar, and cold Killing Intent shot forth from his eyes.

He swung the Clear Sky Hammer in his hands, smashing it ruthlessly toward the Blazing Fire Phoenix.

The Blazing Fire Phoenix let out its loudest cry—a cry of Phoenix determination, and its swan song.

Committing to a suicidal attack, the flames on the Blazing Fire Phoenix's body nearly ignited the Void Realm.

Boom!

The two terrifying offensives collided in an instant. The sky became blindingly bright, like a miniature sun, so radiant that people could not open their eyes.

As the fluctuations of power dispersed, a powerful air current swept out in all directions, and continuous explosions echoed through the air.

In the next moment,

The Phoenix's bright red feathers withered and drifted down from the sky.

The feathers were burning with flames.

Wherever they landed on the earth, they ignited raging fires.

Tang Hao's figure stood tall in mid-air. His face was pale, and a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, yet his gaze remained extremely sharp.

He looked in the direction where Ye Yuaner had departed, his expression solemn.

"Damn it, who exactly is she..."

"A Phoenix Spirit, with the strongest flame temperature I've ever seen. Spirit Hall doesn't have such a person. A Rank 94 female Titled Douluo shouldn't be unknown."

...Ye Yuaner shook off Tang Hao and arrived at a large mountain where she had agreed to meet Su Wen.

Her beautiful face was as white as paper.

This was the price of having her Soul Power nearly exhausted, as well as her worry for Su Wen.

When Su Wen's figure appeared in her field of vision,

Ye Yuaner finally relaxed.

Her anxiety vanished, replaced by a faint smile.

"Aunt Ye!"

Su Wen was currently standing on a crooked-necked tree.

Seeing Ye Yuaner return, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Xiao Wen, let's leave this place first!"

Ye Yuaner didn't even ask if he had obtained the Spirit Bone. She reached him and immediately grabbed Su Wen, soaring into the air.

"Aunt Ye, are you okay?"

Su Wen stepped onto the Blazing Fire Phoenix. Seeing Ye Yuaner's pale face covered in sweat, he couldn't help but feel worried.

"I'm fine, I just consumed too much Soul Power."

Ye Yuaner shook her head, then sighed with emotion. "Tang Hao is Rank 93, but his strength exceeds imagination. If my Spirit hadn't undergone a change, I really wouldn't have been his match."

Ye Yuaner pinched Su Wen's face, her brow carrying a smile. "I really have to thank Xiao Wen for making me so strong!"

The Immortal Plant had indeed caused a world-shaking change in Ye Yuaner's situation.

Unlike Ma Hongjun, almost all the energy of the Immortal Plant had been used to purify the evil fire. The remaining medicinal power had to expel Impurities while also improving the Bloodline; the dosage simply wasn't enough.

But the Blazing Fire Spirit Kite was already a top-tier Beast Spirit. It only needed the Bloodline to be refined for the flame temperature to undergo a qualitative change.

In the words of ten thousand years later, even if it wasn't Ultimate Fire, it was likely very close.

Upon learning that Su Wen had already obtained the 100,000-year spirit bone, Ye Yuaner pulled him into her arms and pampered him wildly.

She gave him a big kiss on the cheek and let out a bell-like laugh. "Xiao Wen is so amazing!"

"Aunt Ye, let's find a place for you to recover so nothing unexpected happens!"

Su Wen wiped the saliva off his face and gave her a disdainful roll of his eyes.

Looking at his expression, Ye Yuaner felt she liked him even more and hugged him for another big kiss.

The two found a town and rested in a hotel for a few days. After Ye Yuaner recovered, they finally returned to Spirit Hall.

As soon as they reached the Elder Palace, they saw Chrysanthemum Douluo on the way to the Supreme Pontiff Palace with a fellow draped in a cloak who was emitting bursts of eerie Qi.

"Elder Spirit Kite, have you two just returned?"

"I went out with Xiao Wen to take care of some business!"

Ye Yuaner didn't mention the matter with Tang Hao. The other party wouldn't be foolish enough to wait there; he had probably already left Saint Spirit Village.

Looking at their attire, she asked curiously, "Elder Ju, Elder Gui, you've just returned from the Star Dou Great Forest, haven't you?"

"Indeed!" Elder Ju didn't hide it and nodded slightly. "We are following the Supreme Pontiff's orders to search for a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast. We currently have some leads and are about to report to the Supreme Pontiff."

Su Wen, who had been yawning, suddenly perked up upon hearing this.

He remembered that the seventh spirit ring of Bibi Dong's second Spirit was Xiao Wu's mom!

Had they found her mom?

Seeing Ye Yuaner about to leave, Su Wen suddenly giggled and said, "Elder Ju... ahem!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was about to leave when he saw Su Wen suddenly reach out toward him.

He seemed to think of something, pinched his fingers into an orchid shape, and let out a feminine laugh. "Hahaha, this seat remembers. But don't be in a hurry. Once I've finished the Supreme Pontiff's mission, I'll carefully transcribe it for you. Right now, I really don't have much free time."

Su Wen didn't say anything more. Just as he thanked him and was about to leave, Chrysanthemum Douluo's hand suddenly rested on his shoulder.

"Little fellow, let me ask you something. Why has Her Eminence the Supreme Pontiff been picking my flowers so often lately? As her Disciple, you should know the reason, right?"

"Eh, Teacher also picks them frequently?" Su Wen blinked.

"From the sound of it, you pick them frequently too?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo narrowed his eyes as he sized up Su Wen.

He knew something was off. How could the Supreme Pontiff be interested in his flowers? It turned out it was all this kid.

Chrysanthemum Douluo was also secretly shocked that the Supreme Pontiff would actually bother with such a small matter as providing cover for Su Wen.

"Elder Ju, we'll be taking our leave first!"

Without waiting for Su Wen to speak, Ye Yuaner pulled him away directly.

"Haha, Her Eminence Spirit Kite really is protective of him!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo thought of his own sister, and a hint of reminiscence and envy appeared in the depths of his eyes.

"His name is Su Wen, the Supreme Pontiff's Disciple?"

The Ghost Douluo, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke in a slightly hoarse voice.

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded, then showed a hint of pity. "Old Gui, I feel he would actually be quite suitable as your Apprentice."

Ghost Douluo stared at Su Wen's departing back, appearing somewhat thoughtful.

"His Spirit is very evil, even darker than the Supreme Pontiff's. I hope he won't be influenced by his Spirit!"

...Su Wen returned to Ye Yuaner's residence and conveniently pulled out the Blue Silver Emperor.

He had always wanted to test the ability of his First Soul Skill, but he hadn't had a suitable object until now.

Let's use the Blue Silver Emperor to test it out!

Su Wen stroked the leaves of the Blue Silver Emperor, a very wicked idea forming in his mind.

Using the Blue Silver Emperor to beat up Tang Hao and Tang San... that should be quite interesting, right?