Chapter 116: Tang Hao Appears
Ning Fengzhi's face showed signs of anxiety as he observed the current situation. Before he could step forward, Bibi Dong spoke first, "Ning Clan Master, you must consider your position carefully. Is it worth it to sacrifice your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for a soul beast?"
Ning Fengzhi quickly responded, "Pope, I only want to take my daughter and Yang Xiong back."
Bibi Dong replied, "Don't worry, no one will harm them."
Dugu Bo, standing by, also looked worried and seemed to be on the verge of acting, as his granddaughter was also in the Shrek team.
However, Bibi Dong glanced at Dugu Bo, and an overwhelming pressure immediately bore down on him, leaving Dugu Bo momentarily stunned.
Dugu Bo, though known as the lowest-ranking Title Douluo, prided himself on being unrivaled in poison. He was incredibly proud, but now he felt the immense pressure from Bibi Dong. If he made a move, it would undoubtedly lead to trouble.
With a command from Bibi Dong, a golden light and a black shadow swiftly shot toward the Shrek team.
Yang Xiong was startled. He hadn't expected that Ju Gui Douluo would directly make a move. Even though he was facing ordinary soul masters, his soul power was nearly exhausted, and now, he would likely be a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong stood ready, the three of them shouting in unison, "Sun and Moon Shine, Golden Brick."
The three of them summoned their martial souls simultaneously. Their positions formed a triangle, with the Fire Dragon martial soul, Four-Eyed Cat-Eagle, and Luo San Pao seemingly linked at this moment. The three martial souls combined as if they belonged to one triangular formation.
At that instant, the three soul rings converged, and their martial souls began to undergo a mutation, quickly fusing into a massive golden dragon.
This was Yang Xiong's first time witnessing the Golden Iron Triangle martial soul fusion technique. He was astonished. The three of them, combining with the power of a Title Douluo, formed a formidable force. It was remarkable considering that Yu Xiaogang was only level 29, and Flender and Liu Erlong were Soul Saints.
Even though the Golden Holy Dragon seemed incredibly imposing, especially with a powerful dragon's roar, its attack strength was extraordinary, reaching the level of a Title Douluo.
However, Ju Gui Douluo moved swiftly. She transformed into a massive Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, her entire being radiating with light. Countless petals, like sharp blades, attacked the Golden Holy Dragon.
At the same time, Gui Douluo transformed into a ghostly shadow, making her even more unpredictable.
Despite the Golden Iron Triangle's might and the Golden Holy Dragon's strong offense, it was quickly suppressed by the attacks of two Title Douluos.
Though Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong fought with all their might, they were quickly overwhelmed by Ju Gui Douluo's power. After all, they were facing two 95th-level Title Douluos.
Just as the three of them struggled, Tang San and Xiao Wu launched their attacks. Suddenly, a red light appeared in the sky and struck Ju Gui Douluo and Gui Douluo, sending them flying.
"A chrysanthemum and a little ghost actually want to hurt my son?"
Before anyone could react, a tattered figure slowly emerged from the sky. The person appeared extremely tall and exuded a formidable presence, but his appearance was quite shabby, mismatched with the power he emanated. This person was Tang Hao.
Tang Hao slowly walked through the sky, revealing nine soul rings, with the ninth being a 100,000-year soul ring. Everyone felt a tremendous pressure from him.
Yang Xiong was also astonished. Normally, Tang Hao had already made his appearance, and Spirit Hall must have prepared for this.
Sure enough, Bibi Dong shouted angrily, "Tang Hao, I didn't expect you to dare come to Spirit Hall City."
At this moment, four figures flew out from Spirit Hall, clearly already planning to surround Tang Hao.
Tang Hao laughed madly. "What does it matter if there are more of you? Do you think I'm afraid?"
Tang Hao roared, and his seventh soul ring flared. Suddenly, a massive blood-red figure appeared in the sky. In its hand was the terrifying Haotian Hammer, representing the true form of his martial soul.
Even from a distance, Yang Xiong could feel a terrifying killing intent emanating from Tang Hao. This was likely the Killing God Domain.
The seven members of Spirit Hall's team all activated their martial soul true forms. Bibi Dong also revealed her nine soul rings, with the final one also blood-red in color.
Facing the seven of them, even Tang Hao, no matter how powerful he was, could not avoid being overwhelmed.
He hadn't anticipated that Spirit Hall would be prepared so early. Even when using his full strength, he wasn't able to gain an advantage over Bibi Dong and Ju Gui Douluo. Meanwhile, the other four continued their assault.
After several strikes, Tang Hao's once terrifying momentum diminished. At this point, he was being suppressed by the seven of them.
Tang Hao knew well that he was surrounded on all sides. One slip, and he might never leave this place, especially with his son, Tang San, still on the ground.
He gritted his teeth and clenched his Haotian Hammer. Three soul rings exploded from the hammer, making it grow larger once again. The gigantic Haotian Hammer fell from the sky and slammed toward the Pope's Hall.
The seven of Spirit Hall were stunned. The Pope's Hall was a symbol of the Pope's authority and held a high position in Spirit Hall, so they couldn't allow any damage to it. Everyone braced themselves to block the Haotian Hammer.
But Tang Hao's strike was incredibly powerful. Using the Great Sumeru Hammer, also known as the legendary divine skill: Exploding Rings, he struck the Pope's Hall with immense force.
While the seven from Spirit Hall blocked with all their strength, Tang Hao's attack still broke through. The giant Angel Statue within the Pope's Hall was shattered into pieces.
Yang Xiong couldn't help but twitch his lips. Tang Hao didn't seem like the reckless brute he once appeared to be. Instead, he seemed to think strategically.
After Tang Hao's strike, Spirit Hall, which had reached its peak momentum, suddenly lost face. Not only was the Pope's Hall destroyed, but they also hadn't captured anyone. Their pride had been dealt a huge blow.
In the aftermath, amid the ruins, Yang Xiong and his group left Spirit Hall City. The entire city was in chaos, and no one paid attention to their departure.
Once again, Prince Xue Qinghe led the team, and all the forces from the Tiandou region returned to Tiandou City.
Yang Xiong could clearly sense changes within the team, especially with Flender, who no longer had the same spirited attitude he had at the beginning.
Flender, likely disappointed with the Tiandou Royal Academy and Prince Xue Qinghe, had seen no support from them in this critical moment. It was only the original Shrek members who had acted.
The three committee members of Tiandou Royal Academy later approached Flender, explaining their position. They couldn't act recklessly in Spirit Hall City, as it would have caused national conflicts that would be difficult to resolve.
Yang Xiong, however, was deep in thought. Tang Hao had fought seven people alone. Although injured, his strength was still impressive.
Yang Xiong kept considering one question: Was it Tang Hao himself who was so powerful, or was it the Haotian Hammer's power? Or perhaps it was the Great Sumeru Hammer's secret technique or the Killing God Domain that made the difference?
Yang Xiong hadn't thought too much about Tang Hao before, always seeing him as a powerful yet simple-minded warrior, but after witnessing this battle in Spirit Hall City, it was clear that Tang Hao was no fool. His ability to become the youngest Title Douluo in history was a feat no one could compare with.
After this battle with a top-tier Title Douluo, Yang Xiong's determination to grow stronger only deepened. He also felt that the Killing God Domain might be a perfect match for him, perhaps even bringing about some change in his martial soul.
While Yang Xiong pondered, somewhere unknown, Tang San, who had been unconscious, woke up. But next to him, besides Tang Hao, Xiao Wu was nowhere to be found.
Tang San quickly asked, "Father, where is Xiao Wu? Where did she go?"
Tang Hao's expression grew serious. "She has left. She has returned to the Star Dou Forest."
Tang San replied, "Father, I need to find Xiao Wu. I need to make sure she's safe."
Tang Hao shouted angrily, "Tang San, what are you thinking? You always say you want to protect Xiao Wu, but with your current strength, what can you do?"
"You have twin martial souls, an extraordinary talent, but your performance in Spirit Hall City hasn't been impressive. How can you protect Xiao Wu with your current strength?"
Tang San's face turned pale. "I'm sorry, Father. I've disappointed you. Over the past year, I feel that my Blue Silver Grass has been too restrained, and its power is relatively weak. Among my peers, I no longer have any advantage."
Tang Hao nodded. "It's good that you understand the gap. I already have plans for your training. Don't worry too much about the Blue Silver Grass. When you reach the Soul King level, its power will fundamentally change."
"But your control over the Haotian Hammer is too poor. While it's true that it doesn't have a soul ring, your fundamental flaws are still too apparent. You've even underperformed compared to your teammates."
Tang San asked in confusion, "Father, I've always wondered why Yang Xiong is so strong. I've fought him countless times, but I never seem to gain any advantage. Could he also be able to suppress my martial soul?"
Tang Hao shook his head. "It's not about martial soul suppression. The problem is the vast difference in physique and strength between the two of you."
"I've watched Yang Xiong fight. In terms of combat skills, there isn't much of a difference between you two, but his physique is exceptionally strong. He probably has experience surviving alone in the Soul Beast Forest. As a result, he has a killing intent, and his combat instincts are very sharp. For a Soul Venerable to possess this kind of ability is extremely rare."
Tang San quickly asked, "What about the three Soul Kings from Spirit Hall? It seems like Yang Xiong's strength is on par with theirs, especially Yao Mei, who seems to be very effective against me."
Tang Hao snorted. "Tang San, do you still not understand your opponent? The martial soul fusion technique from Spirit Hall is powerful, but the core isn't Xie Yue. The real powerhouse is Hu Liena. In terms of talent, Hu Liena is far superior to Xie Yue."
"Yang Xiong has already figured this out. Do you think Yang Xiong was able to last so long because he understood that Yao Mei's strength lies in her mental attacks, and his mental power is stronger than yours?"
Tang San said, "It's a pity we lost in this final. Teacher and I thought about it for a long time, but we still couldn't figure out how to counter Spirit Hall's team."
Tang Hao sneered. "Yu Xiaogang may have extensive theoretical knowledge, but his combat experience is too lacking. How could he understand the essence of Spirit Hall's team?"
"If you and Yang Xiong teamed up to fight Yao Mei, there might be a slim chance of victory. But facing Yao Mei alone is a guaranteed loss. And you underestimated Yang Xiong."
Tang San looked confused. "How is that possible? Didn't Yang Xiong lose to Yao Mei?"
Tang Hao said, "Yang Xiong is hiding more than you think. He hasn't even shown his last-ditch efforts yet. He's probably still hiding at least 20% of his strength, and I believe he's hiding a huge trump card."
Tang San was shocked. Could the gap between him and Yang Xiong really be this big?
Tang Hao looked at his son and showed a hint of anger. "Tang San, what are you thinking? The Haotian Hammer is the number one weapon martial soul in the world. Do you think ordinary martial souls can compare to it? Your Haotian Hammer is too weak right now, with no momentum. From now on, I will train you properly and teach you what the real Haotian Hammer is."
(END CHAPTER)
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