His original intention in having Tang San apprentice under Yu Xiaogang was primarily to leverage Yu Xiaogang's ambiguous relationship with Bibi Dong to resolve the conflict of Tang San's twin spirits.
Instead, he ended up being played by Yu Xiaogang!
Do these three people before him know about Little San's identity?
A red light flickered in Tang Hao's eyes, and the Killing Intent on his body solidified into a tangible white.
He must test them!
"I originally just wanted to retire in Nuoding City, but here you are, coming to my doorstep! Then the three of you shall stay here today!"
If these three were only here for him, that would be manageable; at worst, he could leave for a while.
But if they knew about Little San's situation, then some of these three must die here, and Yu Xiaogang wouldn't live either!
However, one thing still puzzled him: he had been secretly guarding all along, so how did Yu Xiaogang manage to send word to the Spirit Hall?
Chrysanthemum Douluo chuckled, "The mighty Clear Sky Douluo, who can't even return to the Clear Sky Sect now, actually chose to retire here. Hahaha!"
Hearing this, Tang Hao roughly understood: the trio had probably obtained intelligence from somewhere but didn't know his son was actually in the city.
Nevertheless, for his son's safety, he had to make these three leave Nuoding City as soon as possible.
The next moment.
The Killing Intent on Tang Hao's body surged to a peak, solidifying completely. His eyes radiated a red Killing Intent!
"Today, I'll let you witness the might of the Clear Sky!"
"Not good!" Snake Lance Douluo shouted, "Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, stop wasting words! Go all out! This guy doesn't look injured at all!"
Cursing inwardly, Snake Lance Douluo was the first to activate his Spirit Avatar. The Snake Lance Douluo in his hand transformed into a giant serpent that lunged at Tang Hao!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance. Both deeply aware of Tang Hao's terror, they dared not hold back now.
Their hands clasped tightly together, the two Martial Souls—one yin, one yang—resonated.
"Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Two-Level Stasis Field!"
Tang Hao coldly snorted, "Activating your Fusion Skill now? Too late!"
"Slaughter God Domain!"
"Clear Sky True Body!"
"Great Sumeru Hammer!"
Tang Hao was well aware of the power of the Two-Level Stasis Field of the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo. He had to interrupt it before the Domain fully formed!
Therefore, disregarding the injuries within his body, Tang Hao unleashed the limit of what his body could currently withstand.
He exploded the first few spirit rings with lower cultivation years, channeling their power into the Clear Sky Hammer. The enormous, blood-red, Killing Intent-infused Clear Sky Hammer bypassed Snake Lance Douluo and locked onto Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
"Break—for me!"
Tang Hao roared like a Heavenly God descending.
The Clear Sky Hammer, wreathed in terrifying bloody lightning, completely ignored the charging Snake Lance Douluo Avatar and smashed viciously towards the casting Chrysanthemum and Ghost duo!
"Madman!"
"This madman!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo cursed simultaneously in their hearts.
The fight hadn't even officially started, and he's already exploding rings right off the bat?
Does he have a death wish?
But now, the arrow was on the string, and they had to let it fly.
Gritting their teeth, they could only desperately increase their Soul Power output, trying to complete the Domain before the hammer fell.
Snake Lance Douluo was also a ruthless man.
He knew that if the Chrysanthemum and Ghost duo were broken, he, being isolated, would be finished too.
So, controlling his Snake Lance Douluo Avatar, he steeled himself and rammed into the side of the Clear Sky Hammer, attempting to deflect its trajectory.
"Scram!"
Tang Hao didn't even glance at him. The Clear Sky Hammer merely vibrated slightly.
Boom!
That seemingly mighty bluish-purple giant serpent was flung away like an earthworm, instantly sent flying!
Immediately after.
The Clear Sky Hammer, with an unstoppable momentum, slammed heavily onto the not-yet-fully-formed Two-Level Stasis Field!
Instantly, the Domain shattered!
"Pfft!"
"Pfft!"
The figures of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo flew backward like kites with cut strings.
Still in mid-air, both spat out a mouthful of blood simultaneously, their faces instantly turning deathly pale.
Having their Martial Soul Fusion Skill forcibly interrupted, such backlash was enough to severely injure them!
"Ugh..."
Snake Lance Douluo was also sent tumbling by the terrifying shockwave, rolling several times on the ground before stopping, covered in dust and looking utterly disheveled.
"Too... too strong..."
The hand Snake Lance Douluo used to grip his lance was trembling, the skin between his thumb and forefinger already split open.
Originally, he had been ready to activate his Ninth Spirit Ability and fight desperately.
But Tang Hao's next action directly dumbfounded him.
The originally majestic, world-destroying Tang Hao...
Actually used the recoil from that hammer strike to propel himself like a cannonball in the opposite direction... and ran!
He even had the gall to shout, "You three trash, go back to the Spirit Hall and train some more. I'll spare you for today!"
Damn!
What shamelessness!
"Cough, cough, cough..."
At this moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo, clutching his chest, stood up amidst the rubble.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, his beautiful face now looked extremely grim.
Snake Lance Douluo asked, "Should we chase?"
"Don't chase."
Chrysanthemum Douluo looked in the direction Tang Hao disappeared, a flicker of apprehension in his eyes, but more so, anger at seeing through the truth.
"It seems... Tang Hao's injuries truly aren't healed."
"They might even be worse than we imagined."
Ghost Douluo shook his head, his voice hoarse, "No need. Our purpose in coming was only to confirm if Tang Hao was here and if he was injured."
"But don't forget, a dying camel is still bigger than a horse. Tang Hao is, after all, Tang Hao, not someone we can handle."
"If he fought desperately, with his skills, at least one of us three would fall."
"Let's stay in the city for a few days, recuperate a bit, and then return to report."
Snake Lance Douluo nodded, "Then you two stay. I can't be away from the Young Lord for too long."
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo obviously knew who Snake Lance Douluo meant by 'Young Lord,' so they didn't object.
"As you wish."
However, thinking of something, Chrysanthemum Douluo still said to Snake Lance Douluo, "Snake Lance Douluo, we two will stay in Nuoding City to see if Tang Hao returns. Don't go back to Heaven Dou City yet; go back to the Spirit Hall and report for us."
"Say we discovered Tang Hao's trail in Nuoding City and drove him off, but we hope His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff can dispatch a few Spirit Douluo to be stationed here for a while."
Chrysanthemum Douluo also knew that Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong's authority couldn't command the Titled Douluo Elders within the Elder Palace, so he could only see if some Spirit Douluo could be sent.
As for Snake Lance Douluo, he was actually considered part of the Elder Palace, but in such important matters, he surely knew what was critical.
So he also nodded, "I understand. I'll make a trip back to the Spirit Hall. Also, Spirit Douluo coming here would be of little use; Tang Hao is too strong. I'll see if I can request some Elders from the Elder Palace."