Chapter 354: Battle to the Bitter End
Once Tang San revealed his Clear Sky Hammer spirit and spirit rings, the entire dynamic shifted dramatically. Tang San's spirit power had reached level ninety-eight, and after his intense physical training on Sea God Island, his physical strength was unmatched. His Clear Sky Hammer, now adorned with eight spirit rings—four of which were red ten-thousand-year rings—had reached an astonishing level of power, almost rivaling the legendary Clear Sky Hammer from the original tales.
With five high-tier spirit bones, including two ten-thousand-year bones, Tang San's endurance even surpassed that of his father, Tang Hao. Facing off against four formidable opponents, he managed to hold his ground, his hammer strikes creating shockwaves that exceeded all expectations. Weighing several tens of thousands of pounds, his Clear Sky Hammer was so overwhelming that even the ninety-eighth-level Yang Zhentian struggled to withstand it head-on.
Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer was unlike his father's. While Tang Hao's hammer embodied pure dominance, Tang San's hammer had an added element of eerie darkness, emitting a dark energy that made it both powerful and sinister. In addition, Tang San had mastered both the Clear Sky Clan's nine techniques and the chaotic wind hammer method, making him a true force with the legendary weapon.
On the other side, Yang Zhentian, Sword Douluo, Yang Wudi, and Niu Gao weren't easily intimidated. Their coordinated attacks were swift and strategic, and while they avoided direct clashes with Tang San's hammer, their combined skill and speed gave them a distinct advantage. Sword Douluo, with his Seven Kill Sword, was especially fast, his strikes sharp and precise, making even Tang San's hammer seem cumbersome in comparison.
Both sides pushed to their limits, fighting relentlessly and evenly matched. To an outsider, however, it would have been clear that the Tianxing Academy group was slowly gaining the upper hand.
Tang San activated his fourth spirit ring, unleashing his ten-thousand-year ability: Emperor Ant's Earth Slice. His hammer began to emit an ominous glow, and with a swing, it unleashed a terrifying slash that seemed to tear through everything in its path.
The four exchanged glances, and Sword Douluo unleashed his ninth spirit ability, "Demon-God Slash." A massive Seven Kill Sword materialized in the sky, descending with the power to cleave the world itself. Tang San's Earth Slice and Sword Douluo's Demon-God Slash collided, ripping a deep fissure into the ground.
Sword Douluo's mouth bled slightly from the impact, yet Tang San's face also betrayed a hint of pain. But Tang San, consumed by fury, only grew fiercer, wielding his Clear Sky Hammer with increased ferocity, pushing himself toward madness.
At that moment, figures flickered through the air as more members of Tianxing Academy arrived, drawn by the intensity of the battle. Among them, Dugu Bo immediately prepared to join the fight, while Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi positioned themselves to oversee the scene and prevent any chaos.
Meanwhile, Feng Xuan, Huo Lie, and Shui Qingrou, each at the Spirit Douluo level, were unable to participate in such a high-level battle but remained on alert. Even Niu Mang, Niu Meng, and Yu Yan quickly joined, encircling the battlefield, making it clear that they were determined to capture Tang San.
Then, Ye Lingling took to the sky, summoning a massive Nine-Hearted Begonia. In an instant, a green light enveloped the four combatants, healing their injuries almost instantly.
Yang Potian had no intention of joining the fray himself. For him, Tang San was merely a level-ninety-eight Title Douluo; if his academy's numerous Title Douluo couldn't handle it, it would be a waste of all the resources he'd invested.
Tang San, though teetering on the edge of madness, couldn't help but feel a hint of dread. Despite his confidence in his strength, his opponents had surpassed his expectations. His foes were four powerful Title Douluo, with Yang Zhentian and Sword Douluo standing out as particularly formidable opponents he couldn't easily overpower.
Yang Wudi and Niu Gao's perfect coordination, one attacking and the other defending, blocked many of Tang San's strikes. What unnerved him most was Ye Lingling's healing power. Although Sword Douluo had been injured after their last clash, her unparalleled healing ability had restored him almost instantly—a speed that was deeply unsettling.
Moreover, Tianxing Academy had several more Title Douluo present, including Dugu Bo, Bone Douluo, and Niu Mang, meaning that eight Title Douluo were ready to join the fray, not to mention Yang Potian himself, the academy's most feared powerhouse.
As for Yu Xiaogang, who had accompanied Tang San, he had been subdued by several Spirit Douluo-level experts and looked on, stunned. Originally, he'd had absolute confidence in Tang San; with his level-ninety-eight power and the Clear Sky Hammer, Tianxing Academy seemed like a place they could pass through effortlessly. However, the sheer strength of Tianxing Academy was astonishing, and he could only watch helplessly, fearing that Tang San might not survive this battle.
On the edge of the battlefield, Flender and Zhao Wuji stood with mixed expressions, especially upon seeing Tang San's current state. Although they felt some attachment to him, they were already part of Tianxing Academy and had no way to retreat. The academy's most fearsome member hadn't even lifted a finger yet.
As the battle raged on, Tang San's control over his emotions frayed further. His Clear Sky Hammer strikes became even more intense, driven by his numerous ten-thousand-year spirit abilities and mastery of Clear Sky Clan techniques. Even against four opponents, he pushed them back, though Yang Zhentian and the others managed to hold their ground.
Roaring, Tang San shouted, "You're all seeking death!"
With that, he unleashed his Clear Sky Hammer's Martial Spirit Avatar, transforming the hammer's aura into something even more fearsome. His own figure seemed to turn blood-red, exuding a chilling, murderous intent.
Niu Gao responded without hesitation, activating his Martial Spirit Avatar and transforming into an enormous armored rhino. He used his ninth spirit ability, "Infinite Armor," conjuring countless layers of shields to block Tang San's attack.
Simultaneously, Yang Zhentian, Sword Douluo, and Yang Wudi exchanged looks and unleashed their own Martial Spirit Avatars. Sword Douluo transformed into a towering blue figure wielding an enormous Seven Kill Sword, which slashed down with immense power. Yang Zhentian and Yang Wudi also transformed into blood-red apparitions, their colossal Breaking Spears seeming to pierce everything in their path.
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