He had developed the Vibration Force killing move while sparring with Zhao Wuji, Li Yusong, and the other training partners at Shrek Academy.
After gaining the Bear Paw External Soul Bone, Tie Xiong had put much more thought into his hammer techniques.
As he exerted force through his legs, making both legs tremble, he incorporated a certain amount of Vibration Force.
Once the power was transmitted to the Heaven Breaking Hammer, it gave the hammer greater penetrating force and stronger destructive power.
If there was a major disparity in strength between him and his opponent, even their Soul Power could be shaken apart, their internal organs and bones shattered.
But Tailong had strong defenses and abundant Soul Power.
He could only use this killing move.
A slightly muffled collision rang out, and Tailong was knocked down once again.
"Tailong! Tailong! Tailong!"
The surrounding students shouted Tailong's name, hoping he would stand up and fight again.
But blood actually trickled from the corner of Tailong's mouth. He struggled and struggled, yet failed to rise.
"Healing Soul Masters!"
Yin Shu shouted.
Several women stepped out from among the students, casting all sorts of healing soul skills onto Tailong.
"I concede!"
After recovering for a while, Tailong got to his feet and said in a muffled voice.
"Tie Xiong, was that the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer?"
Tailong knew the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer as well. Tai Tan was a master craftsman, and even Tang Hao had learned his forging skills from Tai Tan.
Tie Xiong shook his head. "The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer? My ancestors knew it, but by my father's generation, it was already incomplete. That's why we call it the Tie Family Hammer Technique!"
To his surprise, Tailong said appreciatively, "So that's how it is. Losing to you doesn't really count as losing, then. The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer is also my grandfather's signature technique. Each strike grows stronger than the last, and you used it very well. I'm about to hunt for my third Soul Ring. Once I have my third soul skill, let's fight again!"
As soon as Tie Xiong heard that, he thought, Dream on. Your health bar is so thick—who would want to fight you?
Once I have my second soul skill, I'll send you flying with a single hammer strike.
Then Tie Xiong reconsidered. No, that won't do. I came here to provoke him. How can I turn hostility into friendship?
"Stop bragging, gorilla. Even if you get your fifth Soul Ring, you still won't beat me. My defeated opponent will only fall farther and farther behind me. The Great Strength Gorilla Martial Soul is nothing special!"
Tie Xiong dusted off his clothes and slowly tied his leg wraps back on.
He headed toward the Gravity Chamber, leaving behind a dashing silhouette.
Lu Qibin smiled at the side. This was what a Little Monster was like. They would get used to it eventually.
Tailong's face darkened with anger. He was putting on far too much of an act.
The Strength Clan could be killed, but not humiliated!
The Great Strength Gorilla Martial Soul could not be humiliated!
"I'll make you pay!" Tailong roared.
Tie Xiong waved without even turning his head.
Tailong grew even angrier. He felt utterly humiliated.
Without looking back, Tailong headed out of the academy.
Yin Shu came over at that moment. "Tie Xiong, Tie Xiong, you're in trouble now. The Strength Clan is extremely protective of its own. You beat Tailong, so his father will definitely come looking for you!"
Tie Xiong blinked and said innocently, "It was just a spar between students. Surely not?"
"Sigh, you have no idea how protective the Strength Clan is. Just be careful these next few days!"
Yin Shu warned him.
Afterward, Yin Shu took the two of them around the academy again, familiarizing them with its various buildings, the cafeteria, and the classrooms. He also taught Tie Xiong how to use the simulated training environment.
Tie Xiong sampled the academy food as well. It was fairly decent.
But just as the three of them emerged from the cafeteria, they saw Tailong standing angrily at the edge of the Training Ground with a middle-aged man a size larger than himself.
This middle-aged man looked eighty percent like Tailong, only he was fiercer and his muscles were even more swollen.
"Dad, that's him. It would have been nothing if he had used the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer to beat me in strength, but he insulted our family's Great Strength Gorilla Martial Soul. You have to teach him a lesson."
Tailong pointed furiously at Tie Xiong.
Tai Nuo followed Tailong's gaze and immediately spotted Tie Xiong standing between Lu Qibin and Yin Shu.
"Bullshit. Why look for excuses? My son got beaten, so we have to win back our honor. If I could swallow that, then I wouldn't be Great Strength King Tai Nuo!"
With that, Tai Nuo strode toward the three of them.
"You're Tie Xiong?"
Tai Nuo asked coldly.
Tie Xiong looked at the larger Tai Nuo and immediately laughed. The Strength Clan really did not wait overnight to take revenge!
Teacher Yin Shu, your words had come true far too quickly.
Very good!
"I am Tie Xiong. You're Tailong's family? But Tailong, you're already an adult, aren't you? You get wronged at the academy and still go home to call your parents?"
Tie Xiong put on an innocent, simple-minded look as he turned and mocked Tailong.
Tailong said firmly, "You insulted the Great Strength Gorilla Martial Soul of my Strength Clan!"
While the two spoke, Tai Nuo had already lost patience.
Without any courtesy, he stretched out his large hand and grabbed directly for Tie Xiong's shoulder.
"Teacher, protect me! They're bullying the weak with the strong, and he has no shame!"
Tie Xiong shouted as he ran behind Lu Qibin.
No joke—Tai Nuo was not someone he could handle.
Lu Qibin's expression turned serious. "Star Luo Chess Bind!"
Two yellow, three purple, and one black Soul Rings appeared, while the Star Luo Chess Martial Soul emerged in his right hand.
The third Soul Ring lit up.
It was a restraining control skill. Nine enormous chess squares appeared around Tai Nuo, trapping him within them.
"No wonder you dared to so brazenly insult my Strength Clan. So it turns out the teachers of your academy are protecting you!"
"Great Strength Gorilla Possession!"
"Source of Strength!"
Tai Nuo directly unleashed his third soul skill, instantly breaking free from the restrictions of the nine chess squares.
But as a Soul Emperor, Lu Qibin had plenty of methods at his disposal.
"Star Luo Soul Detention!"
"Star Luo Phantasm!"
In an instant, he unleashed his second and Fourth Soul Skill. Both were control and interference soul skills aimed at mental strength.
Tai Nuo's brows had already knitted together in the arena, yet he continued swinging his Great Strength Gorilla fists. These unconscious punches were instead even more powerful, kicking up wave after wave of air.
All three of them retreated several steps.
Lu Qibin's expression changed slightly.
Even now, Lu Qibin had not used any offensive skills.
He only wanted to restrain Tai Nuo. After all, there was still a Soul Douluo-level Tai Tan in the other man's family.
He did not want to hurt Tai Nuo either.
But Tai Nuo was simply too powerful. Lu Qibin could tell that Tai Nuo had only just passed level fifty, yet even the strongest restraining skill of his Star Luo Chess could not hold him.
Tai Nuo threw back his head and roared. His fifth Soul Ring shone brightly—Strength Shakes Mountains and Rivers!
Lu Qibin's expression changed. It was clear he could no longer control him.
If that was the case, then don't blame me, Tai Nuo.
"Star Luo Meteor!"
Lu Qibin shouted.
His Sixth Soul Skill lit up. Within the Star Luo Chessboard, twenty chess pieces transformed into massive boulders and smashed down at Tai Nuo one after another.
It was precisely the sixth soul skill he had gained from hunting the Golden Crocodile.
The millstone-sized chess pieces happened to slam into Tai Nuo as he broke free!
Tie Xiong's eyes widened. This had been his own suggestion—to have Lu Qibin attach a strength-type Soul Ring.
Like meteors falling from the sky, the scene was incredibly flashy and spectacular. I love it!
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