Tang Hao Charged In, Then Tang Hao Fell
As the collective consciousness of the Blue Silver Grass Network, Yun Lan discovered after assimilating the Blue Silver King that the upper limit of the bloodline of the entire Blue Silver Grass clan in the network had been raised to the level of the Blue Silver King. Several Blue Silver Grass even broke through to the Blue Silver King Tree, causing Yun Lan's sea of collective Blue Silver Grass consciousness to expand wildly.
Yun Lan's current power is practically equivalent to that of a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast. Having tasted success, she's now set her sights on Ah Yin. After all, Ah Yin is currently the only Blue Silver Emperor on the Douluo Continent.
Who knew that by sensing the Blue Silver Grass Blue Silver Grass Network and assimilating it all the way here, Yun Lan was about to use her Dream Ability to materialize it when Tang Hao killed her with a single open-door attack. How could she not be angry?
Upon hearing that the Soul Beast in front of him, which was suspected to have a cultivation of 100,000 years, had actually set its sights on Ah Yin, Tang Hao was shocked. Although Yun Lan seemed to know about the Clear Sky Sect and might even have a connection with it, otherwise Yun Lan wouldn't have so easily knocked the two brothers away.
However, upon hearing that Yun Lan intended to forcibly take Ah Yin away, Tang Hao's reason was instantly overwhelmed by rage. Tang Hao raised his Clear Sky Hammer, pointing it at Yun Lan, and angrily said:
"I don't care who your creator is! I don't care if you're a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast! I won't let you take Ah Yin away! You'd better defeat me first! Let's see who's stronger!"
Before Tang Xiao could react, Tang Hao had just finished speaking when he detonated the first two Spirit Rings, causing the Clear Sky Hammer to instantly grow several times its original size, with purple-black lightning Entanglement around it.
The destructive power of the Clear Sky Hammer was forcefully thrown by Tang Hao, spinning wildly in the air and emitting a muffled whooshing sound! Tang Hao steadied himself, gathered his Soul Power in both hands, and began to control the Clear Sky Hammer, which was spinning and charging in the air, to smash it down on Yun Lan's head.
Seeing Tang Hao's sudden burst of power, Yun Lan remained expressionless, as if watching someone else's performance, and casually remarked, "The strength is impressive, but it's too flashy! The creator was right, technique is too weak on the Douluo Continent. Overemphasizing power is a mistake!"
Without Yun Lan making any move, several Blue Silver Grass on the ground, under the control of surging Blue-Gold Soul Power, suddenly burst forth and wove Blue Silver Vine in the air. Instantly, they bound the Clear Sky Hammer, which was about to smash into Yun Lan, tightly. No matter how the Clear Sky Hammer trembled and unleashed lightning, it could not break through the vines woven by the Blue Silver Grass.
Tang Hao, who was struggling to control the Clear Sky Hammer with his Soul Power below, exclaimed in utter astonishment, "Impossible! Why is the Blue Silver Grass so resilient and impervious to lightning! Our Clear Sky Sect's Martial Soul is the strongest Martial Soul on the Douluo Continent! I! Don't! Believe!"
Just as Tang Hao was about to unleash the power of his Clear Sky Hammer, he was controlled by the weak Blue Silver Grass, his face filled with disbelief and resentment. Suddenly, his eyes flashed with blue-white lightning, and Tang Hao's Third Soul Ring quietly shattered. He was using the Clear Sky Sect Ring Detonation Soul Skill to unleash even greater power! "Ah!!!"
As Tang Hao roared, the Clear Sky Hammer, which had been controlled by Yun Lan with Blue Silver Grass, unleashed even greater power. The Clear Sky Hammer expanded in size, and the purple-black lightning on it became even denser, shattering the Blue Silver Grass vines that were binding it.
Tang Hao smiled as he saw his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul shatter the Blue Silver Grass, and continued to control the Clear Sky Hammer to attack the target floating in mid-air. However, he was restrained by an invisible force when he was half a meter away from Yun Lan. This sudden change caused Tang Hao, who was controlling the Clear Sky Hammer, to suddenly change his expression and look at Yun Lan with disbelief.
Yun Lan looked at the Clear Sky Hammer radiating immense destructive power in front of her. Under the control of her boundless and vast Mental Power, Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul was like an insect in amber. This time, the Clear Sky Hammer didn't even tremble, and floated quietly in front of Yun Lan.
It was as if the world-destroying Clear Sky Hammer had just been a dream. Yun Lan reached out her slender hand and lightly tapped the Clear Sky Hammer, saying, "The Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul is indeed powerful, but the person wielding it seems a bit dim-witted. A weapon can only unleash its full power when it's in your hand. Once your Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul is out of your hand, it's just like a floating duckweed! It lacks staying power!"
Just as Tang Hao saw Yun Lan lightly tap his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, an invisible force acted on the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, and in an instant, the Clear Sky Hammer smashed towards the ground in front of Tang Hao and the other two with even faster speed and greater power.
"Bang!!!"
A deafening roar shook the ground, instantly creating a 5-meter-deep crater. Without the support of Soul Power, the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul returned to Tang Hao's body as a wisp of Soul Power. Upon hearing Yun Lan's mockery, Tang Hao's blood surged, and the shockwave from the impact of Martial Soul Power striking the ground caused him to spit out a mouthful of blood. He staggered backward, and just then, the side effects of the Ring Detonation kicked in, a wave of weakness washing over him.
Seeing that Tang Hao was seriously injured, Ah Yin immediately disregarded Yun Lan's earlier friendly invitation and rushed forward to support Tang Hao. While using her Blue Silver Emperor to heal Tang Hao's body, she asked him with concern:
"Ah Hao, are you alright? You were too impulsive just now! This lady was just inviting me; I could tell she meant me no harm."
Ah Yin, feeling sorry for Tang Hao, took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Tang Hao felt that everything he had just done was worthwhile; he felt the warmth of Ah Yin's embrace. He said apologetically:
"I'm sorry to have worried you. I was reckless this time, Ah Yin. I'll listen to you next time!"
Tang Xiao didn't stop Tang Hao when he made his move, wanting to test Yun Lan's strength and see if he was just bluffing. Little did he know that Yun Lan's strength was so terrifying. With a simple and easy strike, he defeated his younger brother Tang Hao, whose strength was comparable to his own.
However, just as Tang Hao was about to rush forward to help him up after spitting blood, he saw Ah Yin Tang Hao lift him up, gently holding him in her arms and wiping away the blood. Tang Hao Tang Xiao instantly felt he had lost and understood Ah Yin's choice.
Ah Yin felt Tang Xiao's gaze, looked up and saw the loneliness in his eyes. She could only give Tang Xiao an apologetic look and say:
"Brother Tang Xiao, actually I've always liked Ahao. I can tell that you two brothers like me, but I really didn't know how to tell you. I was also afraid that saying it would hurt your brotherly relationship. After this experience, I've come to terms with it. I'm sorry, Brother Tang Xiao. I hope you can find a better girl than me in the future. You're a good person."
Upon hearing Ah Yin's choice, Tang Xiao staggered back a few steps, feeling somewhat unsteady. However, as a candidate for the next sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect, he could withstand this blow, and the loneliness and disappointment in his eyes slowly faded.
Tang Xiao glared fiercely at his younger brother and said in the most serious and solemn tone, "Tang Hao! Since Ah Yin has chosen to like you, you must treat her well! You can't let Ah Yin get hurt in the slightest! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite as her older brother!"
Tang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, no longer torn between Ah Yin and Tang Hao. Remembering the message he'd recently received from the Clear Sky Sect, it seemed he didn't need to make another choice. He'd let Tang Hao continue protecting Ah Yin! He, Tang Xiao, would return to take charge. In matters of the heart, Tang Xiao had indeed lost completely, but in the matter of sect leader, he wouldn't let her have it! My dear brother! (Requesting monthly votes and favorites! This is a new author's first time describing a battle, so it might not be very good, but I'll continue to work hard and improve!)