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Tang Hao was now contemplating killing and seizing soul bones. However, the young Title Douluo before him also possessed a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. If he were in his prime, Tang Hao believed this would be an easy task.
In his current weakened state, he could only unleash three full-power attacks before succumbing to death. Tang Hao had already devised his strategy: first, he would stall, then explode six of his soul rings to deliver a fatal blow.
"Sir, are you truly my enemy?" Tang Hao continued to bluster, feigning weakness in hopes of luring his opponent into complacency.
"Hahahaha! Since when did the Hao Tian Douluo become so talkative? Back when you crushed Qian Xunji, you were incredibly domineering."
"I am the Wind God! Prepare yourself!"
You Tianshang decided to stop wasting words and launched into action. He sensed that Tang Hao's speeches were overly verbose.
You Tianshang activated his spirit, summoning the Jade Phoenix. Unlike Qing Luan Douluo's phoenix, You Tianshang's Jade Phoenix had darker feathers and a more slender form, resembling the coloration of the Jade Bird.
Once You Tianshang fully merged with his spirit, the surrounding wind elements converged toward his body. This was the hallmark of an ultimate-attribute Title Douluo—during battle, the surrounding elements became his greatest ally.
Tang Hao felt immense pressure from this opponent, which surprised him. The man before him was clearly younger, likely no older than forty-five, with soul power fluctuations around level 93.
Tang Hao had once been the youngest Title Douluo, breaking Qian Xunji's record. He took pride in that title, but now he faced a youth even younger than himself.
"Tang Hao, let me tell you something—I broke through to Title Douluo at the age of forty. Sixth soul skill: Jade Phoenix Sky Feathers Resonance!"
You Tianshang spread his wings, unleashing a deafening cry. The sound waves carried mountain-splitting and earth-shattering force, simultaneously shaking the target's mental sea.
"Not good! Sixth soul skill: Hao Tian Shield!"
Tang Hao unleashed his sixth soul skill, summoning four shields from his Hao Tian Hammer. But these shields could only defend against physical attacks, while You Tianshang's soul skill also included a mental assault.
After activating his sixth soul skill, Tang Hao's head emitted a dazzling light as he used his head soul bone ability to resist the mental attack.
After just one exchange, Tang Hao realized that this Title Douluo was no ordinary opponent. He was completely different from any other Title Douluos Tang Hao had faced before. In his Soul Douluo days, Tang Hao had once shattered the leg of a Title Douluo.
At that time, the Spirit Hall sent three Title Douluos, one of whom was Pope Qian Xunji himself. Yet Tang Hao didn't flinch. Qian Xunji ended up severely injured, while the two accompanying Title Douluos suffered one death and one serious injury.
Tang Hao's achievements were indeed remarkable—even his grandfather, Tang Chen, hadn't accomplished such feats.
Tang Hao could have dominated all soul masters, but his wife's sacrifice of the Blue Silver Emperor left him despondent. Still, his pride remained intact—not just anyone could provoke him into action. But now, someone had.
"Tsk tsk tsk, is this really the extent of your strength, Tang Hao? Are your old injuries still not healed? Oh, right—I remember you once tried to cause trouble for some academy but got thrown out instead.
I wonder if your body can still handle a fight?"
You Tianshang relentlessly taunted Tang Hao, maintaining peak mental focus despite his sharp tongue.
"How infuriating!" Tang Hao had never encountered such an opponent. He swung his massive hammer at You Tianshang, but You Tianshang moved so fast he became nothing more than a blur. Tang Hao's hammer couldn't land a single hit, and his frustration grew with every missed strike.
"Dare to face me head-on?" Tang Hao roared.
"The Hao Tian Douluo isn't just weak; his mind must also be dull. Do you think I, a flying agility-type soul master, would engage in a direct confrontation with a powerhouse like you? Have I lost my mind? Or am I as foolish as you—a reckless brute."
You Tianshang was exasperated. During their exchanges, he had already noticed that while the Hao Tian Hammer was powerful, its speed was lacking.
"Damn it!" Tang Hao was overwhelmed with rage but was also strategizing on how to counter this troublesome opponent.
Above the skies, the battle between the two Title Douluos affected Suotuo City below. The people of Suotuo City were astonished to witness two Title Douluos fighting at full strength.
Li Luochen hovered in the sky, watching with his dragon wings. It was a standard Title Douluo-level battle, though neither side was using their full power. Tang Hao seemed to be building momentum, already employing the Random Cape Hammer Technique. Meanwhile, You Tianshang was merely playing around.
Li Luochen began to worry that You Tianshang might falter. While the Hao Tian Hammer wasn't particularly effective against fast-flying soul masters, one of the nine techniques of the Hao Tian Sect—the Seal Technique—was specifically designed to counter flying types.
Once sealed, flying soul masters were generally at a disadvantage since most lacked strong defenses.
Tang Hao continuously swung his Hao Tian Hammer, stacking the Disorderly Wind Splitting Hammer Technique to sixty-three strikes. He didn't need to stack it to eighty-one, as doing so would create too much of a spectacle and risk detection by the Spirit Hall.
When You Tianshang and Tang Hao clashed again, Tang Hao changed his hammer technique.
"Hao Tian Nine Absolutes: Seal Technique!"
The gusts from the Hao Tian Hammer immediately restricted You Tianshang's movements.
"Hao Tian Hammer: Disorderly Wind Splitting Hammer!"
Tang Hao swung his massive Hao Tian Hammer directly at You Tianshang's body. This strike was immensely powerful, with the technique stacked to sixty-four strikes. Its force rivaled that of a level 96 Super Douluo.
You Tianshang wasn't worried. His torso suddenly condensed a massive amount of wind, which erupted outward in a concentrated hurricane.
"Hurricane Shield!"
The intense winds formed a miniature hurricane around You Tianshang, deflecting Tang Hao's attack.
Tang Hao steadied himself after being deflected and looked at You Tianshang in shock. He realized that the opposing Title Douluo's defense was extraordinarily strong. Since no soul rings indicated this, it was likely a soul bone skill emanating from his torso—a torso bone.
Such an opponent made Tang Hao feel extremely uneasy. With a torso bone and such formidable skills, this flying-type Title Douluo appeared to have no weaknesses or flaws.
This kind of opponent was a natural counter to his Hao Tian Hammer, yet Tang Hao wouldn't retreat. As the Hao Tian Douluo, how could he flee from a fight?
"Eighth soul skill: Blades of Wind Slash the Heavens!"
The Jade Phoenix's wings vibrated violently, compressing the surrounding air into a massive tornado. At the tornado's center, a cyan-blue blade of energy materialized, razor-sharp and solid as steel.
Under the Jade Phoenix's control, the blade slashed toward its target like a sword in a storm. The moment it struck, the air seemed to split open as if carved by a divine blade, tearing apart the surrounding space.
You Tianshang unleashed dozens of wind blades, slashing them toward Tang Hao from all directions.
"Spirit True Body: Heaven-Piercing Strike!" Tang Hao roared, activating his Spirit True Body to unleash the true power of the Hao Tian Hammer. He then used his eighth soul skill to fend off the incoming wind blades.
Clang, clang.
Sparks flew as Tang Hao's hammer barely managed to block the wind blades, creating afterimages as he swung furiously. Though the wind blades didn't inflict significant damage, Tang Hao's appearance was now disheveled. His black robe had been shredded by the wind blades, leaving his clothing ragged and making him look like a vagrant.
"Hahahaha! Tang Hao, I never thought I'd see you like this today."
A hearty laugh echoed through the battlefield as Li Luochen slowly descended to the center.
"Who are you!" Despite his disheveled appearance, Tang Hao's aura remained imposing, though tinged with exhaustion.
"Who am I? Haven't you harbored murderous intent toward me multiple times? How could you forget?"
As Li Luochen spoke, he released his spirit.
Upon seeing the staff, Tang Hao immediately recognized who he was facing. If there was another enemy besides the Spirit Hall that the Hao Tian Sect feared, it was undoubtedly Li Luochen.
Li Luochen's spirit had surpassed the Hao Tian Hammer, threatening its status as the world's number one weapon-type spirit. As the Hao Tian Douluo, Tang Hao should eliminate such a threat.
"So it's you, you little brat. Where's that old monster Dugu Bo? So today you've come to hunt me down?"
Tang Hao finally realized that this young man had known about his existence all along.
"Tsk tsk tsk, of course not. Today, I'll personally deal with you. The Wind God here simply wanted to play with you and test your abilities. But it seems he's a bit disappointed."
Li Luochen spoke casually, showing no regard for the Hao Tian Douluo.
"Oh, right, Tang Hao, let me tell you something—your wife's soul bone works wonderfully!"
As Li Luochen spoke, he released the aura of the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone. Tang Hao, who possessed a Blue Silver Emperor soul ring, instantly felt the connection and his eyes turned crimson.
"So it was you, you little bastard! You'll die for this! Not only will you die, but everyone in Shrek Academy will perish!
Don't you have a little girlfriend? After you're dead, I'll make sure she experiences the scenery of hell!"
Tang Hao lost all rationality, and his words ignited Li Luochen's fury. He had intended to provoke Tang Hao, but now he found himself enraged.
"Tang Hao! I'm off to my morning class, you damn cripple, cast out by the Hao Tian Sect! Who do you think you are, flaunting your power in front of me?
Listen up—you want soul bones? No chance. Want my life? Fine, I'm here to take yours. I'll rip out your tongue and use it as a drinking snack!"
Li Luochen was livid. His wives and the members of Shrek Academy were untouchable, and Tang Hao's threats against them sealed his fate. Today, Tang Hao would experience the horrors of hell.
Li Luochen unleashed his soul rings: black, black, black, black, red, red, red, red. His Killing God Domain expanded, evolving into a new skill—Asura Hell—as his accumulated killing intent surged forth.
The reinforced Killing God Domain pressed down on Tang Hao as Li Luochen entered his Battle State. This state was mysterious, almost as if the domain had fused into his very being.
The Battle State represented the pinnacle of Li Luochen's combat will, boosting all attributes by fifty percent. As his will rose, so did his combat power—he grew stronger with each passing moment.
Tang Hao was shocked to find his own Killing God Domain suppressed by this young upstart.
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