'That's right, this is what makes it interesting!'
Tang Hao finally began to use his true strength, but instead of being startled, Mu Yang was secretly delighted, even looking forward to it.
He was well aware of Tang Hao's trump card. Looking across the original work, this fellow's most formidable technique was none other than the Great Sumeru Hammer.
And the Great Sumeru Hammer had two methods of use. The first was to condense all spirit rings into one, injecting them all into the Clear Sky Hammer martial spirit, transforming into the purest power and attack force.
The second was ring detonation. After detonating a ring, the power of that spirit ring would fully erupt, transformed into one's own strength, merging into the attack, producing a power far exceeding one's original strength.
Comparing the two, the former was slightly weaker in power but bore no obvious side effects; while the latter was far stronger, but the side effects were extremely evident.
At this moment, Tang Hao was using the first method. But once he used the Great Sumeru Hammer and still couldn't win, then he would be forced to play the ring detonation card.
And once a ring detonated, with Tang Hao's current condition, he most certainly would not live to see tomorrow's sun.
As for escaping?
The hatred of a slain son is irreconcilable. With Tang Hao's temperament, it was practically impossible for him to flee.
Moreover, the Ice Phoenix Flame Shadow's speed was above Tang Hao's. Even if Tang Hao wanted to run, he could not.
The nine great spirit rings condensed into one, and the surging strength brought Tang Hao ample confidence. Facing the once again incoming Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame, this time he no longer dodged. Instead, he swung the mountain-sized blood-colored giant hammer in his hand, smashing it fiercely down toward the Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame.
"Boom——"
Hammer and spear collided. Accompanied by a violent fluctuation of spirit power, a thunderous roar resounded.
Under the effect of the immense impact force, the gigantic Clear Sky True Body in midair staggered back repeatedly, and even upon the blood-colored giant hammer itself appeared countless dense cracks.
However, Tang Hao, who was operating the Great Sumeru Hammer, was by no means ordinary. With this heavy and powerful swing, the Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame was directly shattered by the hammer, bursting apart into countless tiny flames of ice scattering in all directions.
'What?!'
Looking at the dense cracks that appeared upon the blood-colored giant hammer in his hand, Tang Hao's heart was filled with unspeakable shock.
One must know, he was at this moment in the Clear Sky True Body state, operating the secret method of the Great Sumeru Hammer, condensing nine great spirit rings into one before striking out with this hammer. Looking across the entire Continent's spirit master world, the number of strong beings able to withstand this hammer could truly be counted as very few.
Yet unexpectedly, such a power-laden hammer nearly still could not overcome the spear that the opponent had so effortlessly thrown out?
Fortunately, the damage was not too severe, and due to the special nature of the Martial Spirit True Body, by consuming some spirit power the cracks that appeared on the giant hammer could be repaired. Otherwise, this battle would not even be possible to continue.
In truth, though Tang Hao might not necessarily be a match, he had inevitably overestimated the Ice Phoenix Flame Shadow's strength.
The Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame was a special attack formed by combining secret arts with domain power. Perhaps in the eyes of others, this secret art seemed not hard to perform, even very easily. But the difficulty within, only Mu Yang himself understood.
The reason the Ice Phoenix Flame Shadow could perform this special secret art so smoothly, was entirely due to Mu Yang's extremely high level of control in all aspects.
Of course, compared with Tang Hao's hammer launched after operating the Great Sumeru Hammer secret method, the Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame truly could not count as a trump card.
At the very least, Mu Yang had no burden in unleashing it, able to shoot out dozens of spears in one breath without issue.
By contrast, Tang Hao's hammer of such immense power, after less than ten strikes, would certainly wither.
Seeing Tang Hao smash apart the Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame, Mu Yang did not mind. The zhang-long spear of iceflame condensed once more in his hand, cold killing intent surging, and then another Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame was hurled forth.
'Despicable!'
Tang Hao cursed inwardly, forced to grit his teeth and once again swing his hammer to smash apart the oncoming Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame.
Facing Mu Yang's shamelessly extreme long-range technique, Tang Hao had no alternative. Who told him he lacked effective long-range attack methods, and that his speed was not faster than the Ice Phoenix Flame Shadow?
As a close-combat fighter with slow speed and short reach, Tang Hao could only passively respond.
After all, using the giant hammer in his hand to smash apart the incoming Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame was still better than using his chest, back, or head to forcibly withstand it.
The battle continued. Though Tang Hao had not been utterly defeated, the situation grew increasingly unfavorable for him.
Operating the Great Sumeru Hammer consumed much, but with Tang Hao's foundation as a level 95 Titled Douluo, it was not unbearable. However, one must remember—he bore a heavily injured body.
As the battle dragged on, the old injuries upon his body could no longer be suppressed.
"Boom——"
Once again swinging the blood-colored giant hammer to smash apart the incoming Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame, Tang Hao saw from afar another spear condensing in the hand of the Ice Phoenix Flame Shadow. Furious to the extreme, he inadvertently tugged at his old injuries, his aura turned chaotic, and a trace of crimson blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
"Click click~, the so-called illustrious Clear Sky Douluo is just this?"
Through the Clear Sky True Body, Mu Yang did not see the blood at Tang Hao's mouth within, but he sharply sensed the fluctuation of his aura, and immediately opened his mouth in mockery.
Knowing clearly that the other was deliberately provoking him, Tang Hao kept silent, doing his utmost to regulate his qi and blood within his body, stabilizing his old wounds.
Seeing Tang Hao not respond, though Mu Yang did not see through his little actions, but being young, he abided by the principle of a mess of fists killing the master, and without another word, he hurled yet another Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame.
'Damn junior!'
Cursing inwardly, Tang Hao disregarded his injuries, swinging the hammer once more into battle.
Afterwards, with several more attempts, and still unable to close the distance into melee, Tang Hao inevitably sank into despair.
Today, this hatred of his son's death, most likely could not be avenged! And barring accident, he, Tang Hao, would also fall here.
"Who exactly are you?"
Smashing apart the incoming Spear of Slaughtering Iceflame once again, swallowing down the blood about to spurt from his mouth, Tang Hao shouted loudly.
At this very moment, Tang Hao was utterly puzzled. He could not recall having such a powerful enemy.
"Oh~, I forgot to introduce myself. This junior is Mu Yang, from the Elemental Sacred Academy."
"It's you?! What grudge do I bear with you?"
Tang Hao could not help but widen his eyes, never imagining that such a powerful enemy was merely a youth not much different in age from his son Tang San.
He had indeed seen Mu Yang's iceflame before. But in Tang Hao's impression, though Mu Yang was certainly a genius, if he wanted to be compared to himself, at least several decades were required. He had never connected the two at all.
"What grudge? Your Majesty is already over sixty, yet you still speak with such naivety? Could it be that without a grudge one cannot kill?"
Pausing, Mu Yang continued: "Of course, today this junior is in a good mood, and does not mind speaking with Your Majesty a bit.
Some time ago, the Academy hunted the hundred-thousand-year-old Azure Sky Bull Python, the Titan Giant Ape, and the transformed soul beast Xiao Wu, who was your son Tang San's close companion. Their spirit rings and spirit bones are all upon me now.
Back during the Spirit Master Tournament, Salas of the Heaven Dou Spirit Hall sent men to assassinate me. The next day, I returned the trouble to him. Mm, speaking of which, I must thank Your Majesty the Clear Sky for that.
And seven years ago, I also obtained a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone. Click~, I am a kind person. I only took the spirit bone, and did not take that special Blue Silver Grass.
With all these matters, Your Majesty, do you say we bear no grudge?
Though I do not fear the revenge of you and your son, the Academy and my close friends are not the same. Helplessly, I could only choose to eliminate you.
Oh yes, this junior here offers you an apology.
But in the past, when Qian Xunji forced the Blue Silver Emperor to sacrifice, after you defeated Qian Xunji you were still able to spare him once. I suppose you should be able to understand my predicament, and forgive me, right?"
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