Dragon and Hammer Clash, Divine Skills Revealed

Tang Hao's ninth soul skill—Haotian Sky-Overlord Strike—carried his lifetime of cultivation and the supreme tyranny of the Clear Sky Hammer. Like a falling meteor from the nine heavens, it sought to crush everything before it into dust! Before the enormous Clear Sky Hammer True Form, magnified countless times, even descended, its terrifying wind pressure had already split the earth, sent the lake water surging backward, and made Er Ming, the Titan Giant Ape, let out a fearful growl as he desperately shielded the injured Xiao Wu and Sky Azure Bull Python.

Tang San's eyes nearly split open as he tried to rush forward, only to be pinned to the ground by that destructive aura, unable to move. For the first time, he felt his father's power so clearly, and for the first time, he realized with such despair the gap between himself and Ling Yun—in a clash of this level, he was not even qualified to intervene!

Faced with this world-destroying hammer blow, not only did Ling Yun show no fear, but blazing fighting spirit ignited in his eyes! Since coming to this world, this was the first time he had encountered such a satisfying attack—one truly capable of threatening his life!

"Good!"

He let out a long roar. The Chaos Dragon God Martial Soul within him seemed to be completely awakened, releasing a delighted bellow! The two Origin Soul Rings disguised as ten-thousand-year black rings blazed brilliantly, fully drawing upon the law power within them, power far beyond that of ordinary ten-thousand-year soul rings!

Above his right fist, the phantom of the Dragon God Sky-Rending Claw solidified into substance. Five dark-golden claws seemed capable of tearing apart the heavens, Chaos Qi flowing around their tips as they radiated a supreme aura akin to the creation of primordial chaos! This was the initial manifestation of the Chaos Dragon God's origin power. Though far from mature, its status already surpassed mortal power!

His left fist drew upon Earth Power. The Dragon Emperor Earthshaker Wave was no longer a mere shockwave, but faintly resonated with the earth veins of the entire Star Dou Great Forest. It was as though he had become the sovereign of the earth itself; with one punch, mountains and rivers could change color!

Both fists struck out at once—one claw tore the sky, one wave shook the earth! Under Ling Yun's incomparably exquisite Divine Soul control, these two utterly different yet same-origin powers not only did not clash, but instead formed an arcane complement and amplification. They became a terrifying torrent of dark gold and earthy yellow, where destruction and creation coexisted, surging against the heavens to crash fiercely into the colossal hammer above!

BOOM!!!!!!!!!!

This collision far surpassed every previous one! It was no longer a muffled rumble, but an earth-shattering explosion like the birth of the universe!

At the center of the collision, even space seemed unable to withstand the force, twisting visibly as fine black cracks appeared! Blinding light instantly swallowed everything, temporarily robbing everyone of their sight! A horrific energy storm expanded madly in all directions like a sphere. Wherever it passed, towering ancient trees turned to ash, the ground was forcibly shaved several meters lower, and even a large portion of Lake of Life was evaporated, exposing its bed!

Er Ming, the Titan Giant Ape, roared and unleashed the Gravity Control Domain with all his strength, firmly protecting Xiao Wu, Tang San, and the Sky Azure Bull Python behind him. His mountain-like body shook violently within the energy storm, his fur charred black and blood streaming from his wounds!

The light lasted for several breaths before slowly fading.

The sight before them made the surviving onlookers gasp sharply.

Centered on the point of impact was a massive crater over a hundred meters wide, so deep that its bottom could not be seen, as if it had been struck by a meteorite. The edge of Lake of Life had been destroyed, and lake water was now pouring backward into the crater.

In midair, Tang Hao's enormous Clear Sky Hammer True Form had vanished. He himself floated in the air, his face pale as paper, blood continuously spilling from the corners of his mouth. The web of his hammer-wielding right hand had split open, and it trembled slightly. His gaze toward the ground was filled with extreme shock and disbelief!

He had lost!

In a head-on clash of their strongest attacks, he, a level ninety-five Assault Type Titled Douluo, had actually been defeated by an eleven-year-old boy?! Though the other side certainly had not come through unscathed, he had used his ninth soul skill and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone! (He thought Ling Yun had used a soul bone as well.)

How was this possible?! What kind of monster was this kid's martial soul?! The power contained within those two black soul rings absolutely surpassed ordinary ten-thousand-year soul rings! And those bizarre claw strikes that seemed capable of tearing apart laws, along with that fist technique that invoked the earth veins... Those were not soul skills at all! They were divine skills!

At the bottom of the crater, Ling Yun's figure slowly emerged. His green robe was somewhat damaged, and a trace of golden blood hung at the corner of his mouth (deliberately forced out to conceal the Dragon God origin). His aura was slightly disordered, but his eyes remained bright as stars, his fighting spirit undiminished!

He raised his head toward Tang Hao in the air, wiped the blood from his mouth, and gave a cold smile. "Clear Sky Douluo, that's all you've got. Still want to fight?"

His voice was calm, yet it carried incomparable confidence and dominance!

Tang Hao's face alternated between green and white, his chest heaving violently. He still had trump cards, such as Ring Detonation, but that was a forbidden technique that burned away one's life and cultivation. He would never use it unless absolutely necessary. Was it worth fighting this mysterious monster with limitless potential to the death over a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?

Moreover, he could sense several powerful auras watching from the shadows, perhaps other ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest. If they continued, both sides might suffer grievous losses, and they might even die here.

After weighing the pros and cons, Tang Hao took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his surging blood and killing intent. In a deep voice, he said, "Kid, you win! I, Tang Hao, admit defeat today! But this matter will not end here! The Clear Sky Sect and you are irreconcilable enemies!"

After leaving behind that threat, Tang Hao flashed to the ground, grabbed Tang San, who was still standing there in a daze, and turned into a streak of light that vanished into the depths of the forest without looking back. He had to leave this troublesome place as soon as possible, treat his injuries, and reassess Ling Yun's threat.

Ling Yun did not stop the father and son as they departed. He did not yet wish to become locked in a fight to the death with the Clear Sky Sect. After all, they had deep foundations, as well as Tang Chen, a level ninety-nine powerhouse, though he was missing. Driving them away and saving Xiao Wu had already accomplished his goal.

He turned and looked at the still-shaken Titan Giant Ape, Xiao Wu, and the others.

Er Ming, the Titan Giant Ape, watched Ling Yun warily. With a low growl, he shielded Xiao Wu even more tightly. Though Ling Yun had saved them, the terrifying strength Ling Yun had displayed made him feel an immense threat.

Xiao Wu broke free from Er Ming's protection and ran to Ling Yun. Her beautiful eyes were filled with gratitude and complicated emotions as she gave him a graceful bow. "Ling Yun... thank you! Thank you for saving us!"

Ling Yun waved a hand. "It was nothing. It's good that you're all fine."

At that moment, the surface of Lake of Life suddenly began to churn violently. An even more ancient and vast aura slowly awakened. A low, majestic voice seemed to rise from the depths of the lake:

"Human... your power... is very strange. It carries the aura of the Dragon God... yet it is also different..."

Ling Yun's gaze sharpened as he looked toward the center of the lake. He knew that the true ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest, Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King—or rather, a portion of her Spiritual Sense—had awakened.

Perhaps the true conversation was only beginning now. Lake of Life indeed concealed a great secret.