The night wind blew gently in front of Shrek Academy. Although everyone present were Soul Masters, they all felt an overwhelming chill.
Flender and the others retreated to a distance, watching the battlefield intently.
A twelve-year-old boy challenging a Title Douluo. What would the outcome be?
Looking at the confident Xiao Yan, Tang Hao gripped the Clear Sky Hammer even tighter. After three exchanges, he already knew he couldn't treat him as an ordinary youth. He had to treat him as a Title Douluo of the same level.
Clenching his fists until they cracked, Xiao Yan charged towards Tang Hao, utilizing the Ghost Shadow Maze Steps.
Watching Xiao Yan, whose speed surpassed even that of some agile-attack type Title Douluos, Tang Hao lowered his legs and exerted force in his calves. He swung the black Clear Sky Hammer, using the 'Rupture' technique from the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes. A black beam of light shot out from the hammerhead.
Activating his left arm Soul Bone skill, Instant Transmission, Xiao Yan easily dodged the attack, instantly appearing behind Tang Hao. He chose three of the Six Meridians Divine Sword techniques and rotated them.
Hearing the faint whooshing sounds near his ears, Tang Hao turned around and changed 'Rupture' to Vibration. The Clear Sky Hammer in his hand immediately produced a strange, vibrating rhythm, dispersing the invisible attacks around him.
"A tired old attack. As long as I'm prepared, your attacks are useless against me!"
Tang Hao brandished the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand. He was becoming increasingly skilled at dealing with Xiao Yan's invisible attacks.
Not only that, but he was no longer simply defending. He could even anticipate the attack route by following the direction of Xiao Yan's fingers, and launch a counterattack first.
The Clear Sky Nine Absolutes flowed through Tang Hao's hands like water, each move imbued with immense power.
Zhao Wuji and the others had only heard of the overwhelming power of Title Douluo level Soul Masters. Now that they witnessed it firsthand, they finally understood the gap between themselves and a Title Douluo. It was like a chasm, not something that a mere ten or so soul power levels could represent.
Just the use of the Martial Soul possessed such power. They couldn't imagine what kind of power would be unleashed once soul skills were employed! However, no matter how exquisite the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes' techniques were, or how powerful their might, they couldn't harm Xiao Yan, whose movements were so bizarre.
Xiao Yan simply tapped and poked with his fingers, forcing Tang Hao to swing his hammer with all his might.
Just as Tang Hao was swinging his hammer to defend against an attack from above, Xiao Yan's Instant Transmission ability suddenly activated, and he abruptly appeared in front of Tang Hao.
Grabbing the wrist of Tang Hao, which held the Clear Sky Hammer, Xiao Yan threw a punch, aiming straight for the unguarded chest of Tang Hao.
With the hand holding the Clear Sky Hammer restrained, Tang Hao was shocked. At the same time, he raised his left arm to meet the attack, his soul power surging and struggling against Xiao Yan's grip.
Not choosing to clash head-on with Tang Hao, Xiao Yan brushed aside Tang Hao's left arm, changing his fist into a palm. He pressed out with his right thumb, and the Shao Shang Sword immediately shot forth.
Black light flashed. Tang Hao wanted to activate the chest Soul Bone to defend.
But at such close range, the speed of the Six Meridians Divine Sword didn't allow for any reaction.
With a pfft, a spray of blood erupted from Tang Hao's left shoulder.
At this moment, a pitch-black chest Soul Bone finally appeared on Tang Hao's body, followed by a glimmer of deep black light, protecting his entire body.
Tang Hao drew a sharp breath! He was injured again!
"Another Soul Bone? Let's see if your Soul Bone is tougher, or if my attacks are stronger?"
Xiao Yan shouted in a low voice, using the Shao Shang Sword and Guan Chong Sword, two of the Six Meridians Divine Sword's most powerful techniques, one after the other.
In an instant, Tang Hao felt his chest Soul Bone receive several powerful blows, causing his blood to surge and forcing him to retreat repeatedly.
Xiao Yan's left hand was still tightly gripping Tang Hao's wrist, not giving him a chance to use the Clear Sky Hammer. At the same time, he followed closely, not allowing the two to create any distance.
It was at this moment that Tang Hao realized what was happening.
Xiao Yan's initial attacks were only meant to confuse him. Once he had adapted to Xiao Yan's attacks and was casually defending against those invisible attacks, he had exposed his weakness.
A tool Martial Soul master's strength would be drastically weakened once they couldn't use their Martial Soul.
Furthermore, this kid's strength was not at all inferior to his own, making it impossible to break free in a short time.
"You want to control me, to stop me from using the Clear Sky Hammer? How laughable!" Tang Hao's voice turned cold. A blue Soul Bone immediately appeared on his right leg, and with a stomp on the ground, countless crackling bolts of lightning surged towards Xiao Yan like waves.
Xiao Yan wasn't afraid at all. The instant the blue light appeared, his left arm Soul Bone also activated another Soul Bone skill: Void!
Tang Hao only felt that Xiao Yan became a bit transparent for a moment, and his right arm regained control.
Before Tang Hao could be happy and properly control the Clear Sky Hammer to smash towards Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan solidified again. Both hands shot out together, firing two Shao Shang Swords simultaneously.
With the foundation of the Tang Sect's hidden weapons, Xiao Yan's two most powerful sword moves accurately struck the same spot.
After once again enduring an attack with earth-shattering power, the black light released from the chest Soul Bone skill on Tang Hao's body became even thinner.
Xiao Yan judged that with one more Six Meridians Divine Sword, he could break through Tang Hao's defense.
Having been injured repeatedly, Tang Hao simply put away the Clear Sky Hammer. Like a raging tiger, he threw a punch with no fancy moves, shouting, "Get out of here!"
The whistling wind blew directly onto his face. Feeling the power of Tang Hao's punch, Xiao Yan could only temporarily abandon the Six Meridians Divine Sword and meet it head-on with all his strength.
At this moment, Tang Hao still had a Soul Bone skill for defense. Taking a hit from the Six Meridians Divine Sword wouldn't kill him immediately. However, if he took Xiao Yan's punch, he would likely be severely injured, and his current advantage would vanish instantly.
The battle between the two had, in an instant, devolved into the most basic form of combat.
Tang Hao had experience from the City of Slaughter and was well-versed in combat, while Xiao Yan's techniques were exquisite. For a time, the two were evenly matched.
Oscar, who was a food-type Soul Master, was stunned: "Is Xiao Yan even human? He can fight a Title Douluo for so long?"
Zhao Wuji, standing beside him, analyzed with excitement: "Xiao Yan had a clear strategy from the start. After controlling the tool Martial Soul, even a Title Douluo's strength would be greatly weakened. Furthermore, his relentless attacks made it difficult for the hammer to unleash its power. But his strength truly surpasses the imagination."
"Old Zhao, that's the Clear Sky Hammer!" Flender explained, his face showing a look of sorrow.
The two fought with ever-increasing intensity, and Xiao Yan had already gained a slight advantage in the process. In a short while, the Clear Sky Douluo would likely be defeated.
Flender pushed up his glasses and quietly suggested to the others: "Let's slip away while they are fighting."
"Is this a good idea?" Zhao Wuji hesitated. He couldn't afford to offend either a Title Douluo or Xiao Yan. Both of them clearly didn't like him. If he ran now, what if they turned their attention to him?
Flender said, "If you want to wait for the Title Douluo to settle scores with you later, then I have no objections."
Zhao Wuji's heart sank. This outcome didn't seem good either. After some consideration, running now was better.
As Flender and the others began to move, Xiao Yan sensed it. "These bugs are actually trying to escape?"
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