A Battle Designed Long Ago

"Tang Hao's speed has slowed down a lot."

On the stands, Sword Douluo's pupils contracted, and he spoke in a low voice.

"Will it have any impact, Sword Uncle?"

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Broad Hill and the others, who still seemed quite relaxed, not far from them, and asked in a low voice.

He wasn't Battle Soul Master and his eyesight was limited, but he could tell that Sword Douluo no longer thought highly of Tang Hao.

"That kid... Han Li's attacks are not as simple as they seem. The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer requires borrowing force."

As soon as he uttered the first three words "Sword Douluo," he felt a chill run down his spine and quickly changed his words. After glancing at the sect leader, he lowered his voice even further. "Apart from the initial punch, Tang Hao hardly used any power in this attack. Or rather, if he wanted to maintain the intensity of the attack, he could only use the power of the Soul Bone."

"Hmm, you do have some sense, not bad."

A voice rang out from behind Sword Douluo; it was Broad Hill, who had silently appeared behind him at some point.

"However, you're still missing something. He could also do it without using his Soul Bone; he could simply borrow some of his physical strength. It's just that he doesn't dare to."

"That kid is still so cunning. He was just a little bit short of strength, but he was unwilling to lend it to the other side. He insisted on forcing the other side to use their Soul Bone before he could display Heavenly Venerate's ultimate technique. He's really wicked."

Broad Hill patted him on the shoulder and explained in a familiar manner. Sword Douluo's body stiffened for a moment, and he only breathed a sigh of relief after Broad Hill left.

"Sword Uncle".

Ning Fengzhi looked at Sword Douluo with some worry on his face.

"It's nothing, perhaps the senior is just showing off his disciple."

Chen Xin's expression was somewhat stiff, but she kept an eye on Broad Hill's expression out of the corner of her eye until she saw him nod in satisfaction, at which point she finally relaxed completely.

He shook his head at Ning Fengzhi, but dared not speak recklessly again. He really was just making a comment; he couldn't let someone target him just because he was right.

Seeing that Tang Hao had used his Soul Bone, Han Li showed no sign of tension, and his smile didn't even fade. Just as Sword Douluo and his master had said, he had done it on purpose.

Including the initial hammer strike, which allowed Tang Hao to use the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer by taking advantage of the situation, these were all tactics that he Simulation more than once before.

As cautious as he is, and with so much time to prepare, why would he act so blatantly if he didn't have complete control of the situation?

As the Clear Sky Hammer came crashing down on him again, Han Li released his right hand. Unlike before, this arrow was pure white and much faster.

A dazzling white light flashed, and the arrow struck two-thirds of the way down the hammer handle, halting the downward trajectory of the Clear Sky Hammer and sending Tang Hao flying to the side.

Such immense force, Hao Zi, you can't control it, let me handle it.

Han Li chuckled to himself as his fingers returned to the bowstring, and three arrows materialized: two red and one white, with the white arrow positioned in the very center.

Release the arrow, and it shoots out at a completely different speed.

Just as Tang Hao had adjusted his balance and was about to strike Han Li with his hammer, a crimson arrow arrived.

This time, the arrow wasn't aimed at the Clear Sky Hammer, but at Tang Hao's arm. Tang Hao's eyes narrowed slightly, but he could only reluctantly adjust his hammer strike again to meet the arrow.

If you want to attack someone, you at least have to make sure you don't get killed first, right? To his surprise, the moment the Clear Sky Hammer touched the arrow, the arrow shattered instantly. The immense force seemed to have hit the air, making Tang Hao's throat taste sweet again, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

Damn it, I've been tricked! Tang Hao suppressed the urge to curse and tried his best to control his body to roll with the force of the Clear Sky Hammer, so that he didn't let the hammer slip from his hand.

Meanwhile, another crimson arrow shot by Han Li was already close by.

"Burst"

The distant sound and the commotion in front of them occurred almost simultaneously.

Before Tang Hao could react, the arrow exploded, and the huge energy fluctuation sent him and the Clear Sky Hammer, which had absorbed most of the attack, flying away.

This time, Tang Hao could no longer control his injuries, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, which landed on the Clear Sky Hammer.

"I never expected that the Clear Sky Sect would have Blood Sacrifice Secret Art. It's truly a remarkable method."

Han Li's voice rang out again, but anyone could hear the mockery in it.

A few laughs rang out in the hall below; some people couldn't control their emotions.

Tang Hao's face turned bright red, but he had no time to argue with the audience below. The power of that attack was considerable, and he needed to seize the opportunity to launch another attack. He also had to get close to his opponent, otherwise he would be toyed with like a toy.

Just as he turned around, the last slow-moving pure white arrow suddenly accelerated and struck the bottom of the Clear Sky Hammer with just the right amount of force, perfectly offsetting the power generated by the explosion.

Tang Hao's right arm trembled, but he could only reluctantly light up.

Damn it, he used the Soul Bone skill again, otherwise, the power he had built up in his previous attacks would have been completely dissipated, and he was unwilling to accept it.

Seeing this, Han Li's smile widened even more.

Under Tang Hao's despairing gaze, Han Li casually retreated a distance while nocking an arrow and drawing his bow.

Arrows shot out of his hand one after another. After each impact or explosion, he would readjust his position, always maintaining a considerable distance from his opponent, and use the arrows to adjust Tang Hao's position as well.

Tang Hao's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer has been maintained, and has been stacked up to seventy-two hammer blows. Of course, the price is that, apart from the Head Soul Bone, the skills of the other three inherited Soul Bone belonging to the Clear Sky Sect have been activated.

The arena was completely silent, with everyone looking up at the battle taking place in the air.

No, perhaps it can no longer be considered a battle; it was merely a one-sided performance by Han Li.

Even casual viewers who don't know much about the game can see that Han Li is completely controlling the rhythm of the battle. Apart from the first few attacks, Tang Hao hasn't gotten any closer to Han Li so far.

Most recently, Tang Hao used the power of his Soul Bone to rush in front of Han Li, only to be blasted back to his original spot by five two-colored arrows.

After that incident, Tang Hao no longer tried to get close. He simply swung his Clear Sky Hammer and clashed with the arrows, trying his best to maintain the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, but focusing on defense.

Han Li's expression remained unchanged, but arrows flew one after another toward Tang Hao, while he calculated the timing of Tang Hao's burst of power.

Seventy-seven, seventy-eight, seventy-nine

Oh, no, it was applied twice in an instant. He had referenced this thing before. Although it wasn't entirely suitable for him, with his powerful Spiritual Power, it wasn't difficult to discern the right moment to strike.

So, now is the time.

Han Li and Tang Hao's eyes met in mid-air, and they both smiled at the same time—one with a gentle smile, the other with a sinister grin.

"You should be proud to die from this move."

"Watch closely, Xiao San, this is the ultimate technique of the Clear Sky Sect."

A long howl came from Tang Hao's mouth, and the Soul Ring above his head seemed to be summoned, falling down from above and embedding itself into the hammer, as if it had merged into the huge Clear Sky Hammer.

"Heavenly Venerate's Ultimate Technique - Great Sumeru Hammer".

As if to vent all the resentment from the previous battle, carrying the final blow of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, Tang Hao decisively used the Great Sumeru Hammer, while also issuing a warning to his son and elder brother.

He believed that Han Li would be seriously injured even if he didn't die from this attack, and that he still had a follow-up burst of power to unleash. By briefly blocking the opponent's reinforcements, he should be able to escape successfully.

"Divine Slaughter's Domain"

With another roar, white patterns instantly lit up the Clear Sky Hammer Clear Sky Hammer, making it appear even more divine. At the same time, the domain that he had been holding back finally unfolded, enveloping Han Li in front of him.

"Is that all? Not even a single Soul Ring exploded. Tang Hao, you're underestimating people a bit."

Even faster than Tang Hao's Divine Slaughter's Domain was the crimson light sweeping out from Han Li.

"The Divine Slaughter's Domain?!"

Tang Hao's voice carried a hint of disbelief.

The crimson light spread out in mid-air in an instant, suppressing the white light on the Clear Sky Hammer back into the hammer body. Tang Hao could also feel that his strength dropped by thirty percent.

"Then so be it, Ring Detonation."

Tang Hao's somewhat gloomy voice rang out, and as the massive hammer slammed down on Han Li, the three Soul Ring at the very front of it suddenly exploded.

The massive energy fluctuations swept away the arrows flying towards him, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. Clearly, given his current physical condition, he had once again paid a considerable price.

"You did listen to advice, but unfortunately, you're still not quite up to par. Let's stop here."

Han Li's body flickered in place, a pale red light appeared, and his figure disappeared, replaced by an Ice Fire Divine Dragon Bow that was even larger than the Clear Sky Hammer.

"You brat, you really love to show off. There's absolutely no need for that."

On the stands, Broad Hill shook her head. Although she knew that Han Li was just trying to create hype, she couldn't help but complain when she saw him reveal his Martial Soul Avatar.

Unlike a typical Martial Soul Avatar, Han Li's phantom appeared on the Ice and Fire Divine Art Bow. With a wave of his right hand, a pale red arrow shot towards Tang Hao.

Closely following behind was a small arrow that condensed after the fifth Soul Ring lit up, swaying leisurely behind.

It is worth mentioning that no one who noticed the arrow felt any threat from it, as if it could not cause them the slightest harm.

Fifth Soul Skill: Ricochet Levitation Arrow.

It truly has no offensive capabilities; it simply needs other attacks to break through its defenses first.