Battle with Tang Hao

"Who?" Zhao Wuji sprang to his feet, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. His reputation in the Soul Master world had not been particularly good back then, and he had made quite a few enemies. He had spent these years hiding within Shrek Academy in peace, never expecting a powerful opponent to suddenly appear at a time like this.

"Come out." A faint, almost imperceptible aura locked onto Zhao Wuji.

Without hesitation, Zhao Wuji leaped out through the window and arrived outside. His Soul Power surged to its peak as he cautiously stood on guard, while also searching for movement in the surroundings.

"Come out. I know you're here." Zhao Wuji shouted in a deep voice. At the same time, he completed his Martial Soul Possession at once. Seven Spirit Rings rose and fell around his body, gleaming with dazzling light. The three black ten-thousand-year Spirit Rings in particular appeared astonishingly profound.

A black figure slowly emerged from behind a large tree. This person was completely shrouded in black, even wearing a black hood over his head. From his appearance alone, it was only possible to tell that he was a tall man.

"Who are you?" Zhao Wuji demanded coldly. Having completed the Great Strength Vajra Bear Martial Soul Possession, his entire body radiated a wild aura, carrying an imposing majesty even without anger.

The man in black did not directly answer. He merely said calmly, "To encounter the Immovable Wisdom King in such a small place, I only wanted to exchange a few moves with you. It's been a long time since I stretched my muscles."

Inside a single dormitory room, Gu Chen sat on his bed.

"Ding!"

"The reward has been distributed. Please claim it promptly."

Claim Manual: Sound Transmission into Strings, Gu Chen silently said.

"Ding!"

"Manual: Sound Transmission into Strings successfully claimed. Please select a method of acquisition:

1. Imprint it into your mind.

2. Convert it into book form."

Gu Chen froze for a moment. "Huh? Why was the Mysterious Jade Hand I received before directly imprinted into my mind without giving me a choice?"

"Ding!"

"The Mysterious Jade Hand manual already exists in this plane and was therefore directly imprinted by default. The Sound Transmission into Strings manual does not exist in this plane, so the host may choose to convert it into book form."

Gu Chen nodded and chose to have it directly imprinted into his mind.

Knowledge regarding Sound Transmission into Strings instantly appeared in Gu Chen's mind. The method of voice transmission that originally could only be used by Title Douluo now had no level restriction!

"Claim Secret Technique: Shrink the Ground to Inch," Gu Chen said.

In the next instant, a vast amount of knowledge appeared in Gu Chen's mind again.

Unlike manuals, secret techniques could be directly acquired by the host without needing to be cultivated from the beginning.

"Ugh..."

"Ah..."

"Argh..."

At that moment, faint sounds reached Gu Chen's ears. He easily recognized them as Zhao Wuji's miserable cries.

"Has Tang Hao arrived?" A faint smile appeared on Gu Chen's face. He quickly flipped out through the window, activated Shrink the Ground to Inch, and rushed toward the source of the sounds.

Before long, Gu Chen reached the source of the sounds. He hid behind a tree and quietly waited.

"Consider what happened just now compensation for you. I'll have to trouble you all in the future." The black-clad man's voice was no longer cold, though it remained calm. Behind his black mask, a trace of gentle warmth appeared in his deep eyes.

Suddenly, the black-clad man looked toward Gu Chen's hiding place. "Still not planning to come out?"

There was someone else?

Zhao Wuji and Flender, standing nearby, immediately became alert and looked toward the tree where Gu Chen was hiding.

Seeing that he had already been discovered, Gu Chen simply stopped hiding and walked out.

"Greetings, Clear Sky Douluo." Gu Chen smiled and gave an elegant bow.

"You?" Tang Hao frowned. As Tang San's closest companion, Gu Chen was naturally known to Tang Hao. "What is it?"

"I came here to exchange a few moves with you." Gu Chen grinned.

Of course, he had not come to get beaten up. It was just that even Gu Chen himself did not know exactly how strong he had become.

A mere number given by the system could not help Gu Chen understand himself.

Tang Hao revealed a faint smile. "You know I'm a Title Douluo, yet you still want to spar with me? Overestimating yourself is not a good thing."

"But since you've brought it up, I'll grant your request. How about this? Attack me with everything you have. I won't use my Martial Soul or Soul Power. I'll fight you purely with physical strength." Tang Hao was merely a Title Douluo, so he could not see through Gu Chen's Golden Dragon King True Body. After all, the Golden Dragon King was an existence at the level of a first-class god.

Gu Chen nodded. The Golden Dragon King possessed him, and golden scales instantly covered his body.

"Kid, a Title Douluo is nothing like a Soul Sage!" Zhao Wuji said.

"I know." As Gu Chen spoke, he charged toward Tang Hao. His right Golden Dragon Claw extended, and the claw, carrying a tearing effect, viciously slashed at Tang Hao.

Bang!

Tang Hao neither dodged nor evaded. He simply extended his right hand as well and tightly caught Gu Chen's Golden Dragon Claw!

However, Gu Chen's Golden Dragon Claw carried the Golden Dragon King's penetrating property. To avoid being injured, Tang Hao was forced to take several steps back.

The way Tang Hao looked at Gu Chen changed. "To force a Title Douluo back by sheer power, you truly are a once-in-a-million genius!"

"You flatter me!" As Gu Chen spoke, the first Spirit Ring behind him lit up.

Golden Dragon Shakes the Heavens!

A Soul Power golden dragon coiled toward Tang Hao.

Tang Hao took a step back to evade it, then threw a punch that smashed Gu Chen's Soul Power golden dragon to pieces!

Golden Dragon Spear!

Whoosh!

A streak of golden light flashed. Golden radiance suddenly flared from the center of his palm, then extended in both directions, forming a spear.

Both ends of the spear were sharp, and its entire body was brilliant gold, radiating intense golden light. Faintly, it seemed as though a soft dragon's roar echoed through the air.

Gu Chen swung the Golden Dragon Spear once, its tip pointed directly at Tang Hao!

"Twin Martial Souls?!" Tang Hao exclaimed in astonishment.

"It's only a companion weapon." Though it should have been a companion divine weapon.

Gu Chen thrust out the Golden Dragon Spear. Tang Hao grasped the spearhead with both hands, trying to block it, but in the next second, his expression changed drastically. This Golden Dragon Spear was actually devouring his Soul Power!

Tang Hao hastily released it, then swept a whip kick toward the shaft of the Golden Dragon Spear.

Gu Chen's combat awareness was not weak. He quickly withdrew the Golden Dragon Spear. At the same time, the black third Spirit Ring behind him lit up as he activated Golden Dragon Soars.

Golden dragon wings unfolded, and Gu Chen's figure instantly rose into the air.

"Trying to run?" Tang Hao stomped both feet against the ground. His body shot forth like an arrow, flying toward Gu Chen.

But one should not forget that the skies were Gu Chen's domain when he had dragon wings. With the help of the Golden Dragon Wings, he flew behind Tang Hao and thrust out the Golden Dragon Spear once again.

Tang Hao truly deserved to be a Title Douluo capable of overwhelming the Pope. Relying solely on his own strength, he forcibly changed direction in midair and punched the shaft of the Golden Dragon Spear.

The power of a Title Douluo was no joke. Gu Chen's body was instantly sent flying over a hundred meters before crashing heavily to the ground. However, thanks to the defense of his golden scales, he was not injured.

Seeing Tang Hao's next punch about to arrive, Gu Chen hurriedly said, "Clear Sky Douluo, let's stop here!"

Tang Hao stopped his hand upon hearing this. "With your strength, you should be able to kill a Soul Sage. Call me Uncle Hao from now on."

Gu Chen froze briefly, then nodded without changing expression. "Yes, Uncle Hao."

Tang Hao patted Gu Chen on the shoulder. "You heard about my relationship with Little San just now. Help me take care of Little San in the future. After all, you're his big brother."

Gu Chen said, "But I won't be staying here for too long either. I have my own matters to handle. Still, don't worry. As long as I remain at Shrek Academy for a day, I'll take care of Little San for that day."

Though there probably aren't many days left...

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