Tang Hao Feared Battle, but the Asura God Would Not Allow It

Ao Zhan looked at Tang Hao as though he were human scum.

None of this had actually been his own idea. He had seen discussions by wildly imaginative netizens back when he was on Blue Star.

One of them had suggested that Ah Yin's sacrifice might very well have been orchestrated by Tang Hao himself.

Otherwise, why had Qian Xunji happened to attack right when Tang Hao, at level eighty-nine, was short one soul ring?!

He had clearly known that his wife was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Transformed Soul Beast and pregnant, making her highly vulnerable to exposure, yet he had deliberately gone into Spirit Hall territory. It was as if he was afraid Spirit Hall would not realize his wife was a soul beast.

And he had clearly known that his wife was a plant, yet afterward, he had kept her in a pitch-black cave. Wasn't that obviously proof that he had other intentions?

Moreover, Ao Zhan had watched everything clearly from the shadows during the battle just now. When Ah Yin sacrificed herself, that bastard Tang Hao had actually smiled.

Though the pleased expression had only flashed across his face for an instant, Ao Zhan had still caught it.

That was why Ao Zhan had said those things—to mess with Tang Hao's state of mind.

Whether Ao Zhan's words had affected Tang Hao's mentality was hard to say, but Tang San exploded instantly.

"Bastard! You damned bastard! How dare you say my father plotted against my mother! This was clearly forced by the heinous crimes of your Spirit Hall! And you dare slander my father, saying he plotted to obtain my mother's soul ring and soul bone! You have earned your death!"

Tang San secretly swore that once he grew stronger, he would carve that bastard into a thousand pieces!

Compared to Tang San, Tang Hao was far more calculating.

His face turned icy. "Kid, you can eat whatever you want, but you cannot say whatever you want! Do you know the price of spreading rumors about a Title Douluo?!"

"Rumors? What, Tang Hao? You dare to do it but not admit it?"

"No means no! This matter was forced by your Spirit Hall from the start! No matter how silver-tongued you are, don't even think of denying it! And you dare spread rumors about a Title Douluo! You have earned your death!"

Tang Hao had developed killing intent toward Ao Zhan, not because Ao Zhan was exceptionally talented, but because this fellow had voiced the ugliest secret in his heart. He absolutely could not be allowed to live!

If these words reached his elder brother Tang Xiao's ears, Tang Hao did not even dare imagine what would happen.

Terrifying killing intent erupted from Tang Hao's body. His eyes turned bloodshot and gleamed red.

Boundless power suddenly appeared within his body!

The Clear Sky Hammer martial soul appeared in his hand, carrying terrifying force as it smashed down!

Ao Zhan glanced at it and instantly vanished. Tang Hao's strike missed, slamming into the ground and kicking up a wave of air and dust.

Whoosh!

The next second, Ao Zhan appeared behind Tang Hao. Massive amounts of Soul Power converged in his right fist, and he threw a punch, smashing it heavily into Tang Hao's back.

Bang!!!

Tang Hao was sent flying by the punch. In that instant, his bones cracked with a sharp snap.

Ao Zhan shook out his fist. "You're this weak, and you still dare talk so big?"

Tang Hao crashed through five large trees before stopping. He kept coughing up blood, the bones in his back shattered by Ao Zhan's punch. His aura was weak, and all will to fight had vanished from his heart.

What kind of joke is this?! How could this kid's fist be so powerful?!

Suppressing the panic in his heart, he prepared to flee immediately.

However, someone did not want to let him get away so easily.

God Realm, Asura God Temple.

The Asura God narrowed his eyes. Through Divine Slaughter's Domain, he clearly sensed Tang Hao's thoughts.

This fellow actually wanted to run? How could that do!?

Ao Zhan usually remained in Spirit City, where the Seven Great Elders protected him. Even Bibi Dong had to proceed with caution when trying to investigate him. Now that he had finally come out, wouldn't it be a complete waste of such a perfect opportunity if they did not test him?!

As for what would happen if Tang Hao died?

The Asura God did not care. Tang Hao was merely a pawn. His only value was providing Tang San with a body to descend into and protecting Tang San during his early growth.

Besides, Tang Hao still carried his Divine Slaughter's Domain. He could save Tang Hao's soul.

To a god, as long as the soul remained, reviving a mortal was effortless.

Therefore, Ao Zhan's intelligence was more important. He did not care even if Tang Hao died for it!

"Trying to run? That won't do."

The Asura God chuckled softly and sent a strand of Asura Divine Power into the crystal.

Of course, he knew Tang Hao's physical condition was terrible. Tang Hao was not the high priest of his God Trial and could not bear too much Asura Divine Power, so he deliberately drew upon Slaughter City as well.

Slaughter City, Hell Road.

Endless bloodwater gathered into a river and flowed slowly. The Life energy contained within it was enough to drive even Evil Soul Masters mad.

This river of blood was not only the source of Slaughter City's power, but also contained all the Life energy Slaughter City had stored over the years.

At that moment, guided by a blood-red force, a small portion of the Life energy broke away from the river of blood and was injected into Tang Hao's body by the Asura God.

Bloodlight burst from Tang Hao's body. The backlash he had suffered was suppressed, though his soul rings had not recovered. He still possessed only his seventh and ninth soul rings.

But that did not matter. After all, he had Chaotic Cloak, the Clear Sky Nine Techniques, and a series of Clear Sky Hammer secret arts created by Tang Chen. Whether he had soul rings or not made little difference to him.

Rather than panicking at the sight, Ao Zhan smiled. "Now this is interesting. If I fought the you from just now, people might say that I, Ao Zhan, won unfairly."

"Hahahaha! Brat, you're finished! You will bear the wrath of a Title Douluo!"

Tang Hao's voice was deafening, making the surrounding trees rustle violently. Powerful fighting spirit surged in his heart.

He had changed his mind! He would hammer this fellow to death!

Ao Zhan dug a finger into his ear. "Enough, enough. What's the use of having a loud voice? I, Ao Zhan, wasn't raised to be scared. Come on, then."

As he spoke, Ao Zhan crooked a finger at Tang Hao as if he were teasing a dog.

That contemptuous gesture completely enraged Tang Hao. He placed Tang San on a nearby rock, freeing one of his hands so he no longer had to hold back.

With a low roar, Soul Power surged wildly through his entire body. Divine Slaughter's Domain was unconsciously released, and immense Soul Power pressure crushed everything, whipping the surrounding trees into a frenzy.

Ao Zhan showed no fear. However, he deliberately glanced toward Tang San and saw a faint layer of bloodlight surrounding the boy. Clearly, the Asura God had specially created this protective barrier to shield Tang San from the aftershocks.

Heaven-Striking Blow!

Tang Hao explosively pushed off with both legs. The ground cracked and collapsed as his body shot into the sky, piercing the clouds. Every muscle in his body bulged, his clothes snapped in the wind, and his long hair danced wildly in the fierce gusts.

The phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer emerged behind him. Its massive hammerhead blotted out the sky, ancient patterns flowing across its surface with dark golden light. Divine Slaughter's Domain fully opened, and the air congealed like lead.

Gripping the hammer with both hands, he raised it over his head. Soul Power surged into the Clear Sky Hammer like raging waves, and the hammer erupted with blinding golden light. The surrounding space faintly twisted as a thunderous hum shook the earth.

With all his strength, he swung. The Clear Sky Hammer came crashing down with irresistible force, hurtling straight toward Ao Zhan!