That attack missed in an instant, blasting a deep crater into the wilderness.
"Is that all?"
Gu Rong stuck half his body out of the void and sneered repeatedly.
"Ring Detonation is indeed powerful. Unfortunately, you can't even touch the hem of my clothes."
After failing to land a blow, Tang Hao knew the situation was hopeless. He frantically burned the remaining Soul Power within him, turning into a streak of blood-red light as he fled into the distance.
"Trying to run?
Too late!"
A cold glint flashed through Gu Rong's eyes as his hands sliced through the air.
"Space Slash!"
Several pitch-black spatial blades streaked through the air like lightning. With a wet slash, Tang Hao let out a shrill scream.
His entire right leg was severed at the root, blood spraying out like a fountain.
Gu Rong teleported behind Tang Hao, about to deliver the killing blow.
But Tang Hao's face twisted viciously. He actually grabbed his severed leg with one hand, frantically poured Soul Power into it, and hurled it at Gu Rong!
"Gu Rong, let's die together!"
The severed leg rapidly expanded in midair, the violent Soul Power inside on the verge of exploding.
Gu Rong frowned, instantly raising a spatial barrier before him.
"Madman, using his own limb as a bomb!"
Just as Gu Rong raised his hand to block the explosion of the severed leg, he sent another wave of Space Pressure crashing heavily into Tang Hao's back.
"Pfft!"
Tang Hao spat blood again, like a kite with its string cut.
Borrowing the force of the explosion, he forcibly opened up several hundred more meters of distance and staggered into the depths of the night.
Gu Rong waved away the smoke before him, looked in the direction Tang Hao had disappeared, and snorted.
"Lucky bastard. You can still run after losing a leg.
But without your right leg, Clear Sky Douluo, let's see how you'll swing that broken hammer in the future!"
Gu Rong did not continue the pursuit because he had suddenly sensed an unfamiliar Titled Douluo aura appearing within Heaven Dou City.
"Something has changed in the city?"
Gu Rong frowned deeply, pondering to himself.
"Yu'er is still in the city. If someone with ill intentions takes advantage of my absence..."
He forcibly suppressed the urge to eradicate the problem at its root and snorted.
"Forget it. That stray dog Tang Hao is already crippled. This trip wasn't for nothing."
He bent down and picked up the severed leg, spatial power flowing around his fingertips.
He easily stripped it away, revealing a Soul Bone that radiated a faint blue glow.
"Heh, not bad luck. It's actually a right leg bone of around fifty thousand years."
Gu Rong played with the Soul Bone in his hand, a trace of satisfaction flashing through his eyes.
"Tang Hao, Tang Hao. The mighty Clear Sky reputation you took pride in all your life has been utterly ruined in my hands today."
He sensed Tang Hao's aura, which had fallen to Level 86, completely vanish in the distance. Without further hesitation, his figure instantly merged into the void.
"Your Soul Power has fallen to Level 86, and you've lost your right leg. Don't even think about making a comeback in this lifetime."
Gu Rong muttered, spatial ripples spreading as his entire body vanished from the wilderness and headed straight for Heaven Dou City.
Gu Rong appeared like Gui Mei in a dark alley within Heaven Dou City.
He concealed his aura, his gaze sharp as lightning as he instantly locked onto the source of that unfamiliar Titled Douluo's fluctuations.
It was a tall tower located at the center of Heaven Dou City.
"You dare cause trouble on my territory."
Gu Rong snorted, lightly rubbing the newly acquired Soul Bone with his fingertips, the killing intent in his eyes undiminished.
With a flash, he crossed space and appeared directly beside Han Yu.
Han Yu stood on the roof with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, as though he had not noticed the danger at all.
"Yu'er, are you all right?"
Gu Rong asked in a deep voice, his gaze vigilantly sweeping the surroundings.
Han Yu turned around. Seeing the bloodstained Soul Bone in Gu Rong's hand, a smile curled across his lips.
"Grandfather, it seems that stray dog didn't manage to escape?"
"I took one of his legs and crippled most of his Soul Power. He's completely finished for this lifetime."
Gu Rong casually stored the Soul Bone in his storage space, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.
"But there are some unclean things in the city. Did you notice them just now?"
Han Yu nodded slightly, his gaze turning toward the distant tower.
"I noticed them. The aura is well concealed. They seem like people from Spirit Hall, but they could also be scouts from other factions.
Grandfather, a storm may be brewing in Heaven Dou City."
Gu Rong sneered, spatial fluctuations rippling around him again.
"A storm?
Then let them see who truly calls the shots in this storm.
Since they dared reach for Ling Tian Sect, they had better be prepared to have their hands chopped off."
With Gu Rong's current strength, he could fight or flee as he pleased.
Unless Qian Daoliu came in person.
There was truly nothing for him to fear.
"Grandfather, don't make a move yet."
Han Yu stopped Gu Rong, his eyes profound.
"Since they want to play, we'll play along.
Though Tang Hao, this chess piece, is ruined, keeping him alive may be more useful than killing him."
Gu Rong raised a brow and looked at Han Yu.
"Oh? What do you intend to do?"
Han Yu gave a soft laugh and lowered his voice.
"Once word of Tang Hao's severed leg and grave injuries gets out, those factions that have long been watching the remnants of the Clear Sky Sect will probably be more excited than we are.
We only need to watch from the shadows and wait for them to tear each other apart."
At this, a trace of approval flashed through Gu Rong's eyes.
"Worthy of being my grandson, Gu Rong's grandson. Ruthless enough.
Then this Soul Bone..."
"Grandfather, keep it. It will conveniently make up for your weakness."
Han Yu said indifferently.
"As for that mouse in the city, since it came, it should not expect to leave so easily."
A sinister curve appeared at the corner of Gu Rong's lips. His fingertip lightly sliced through the void, and an invisible fluctuation instantly enveloped several miles around them.
"Since Yu'er wants to play, then Grandfather will accompany you and see this performance through."
Gu Rong lowered his voice, amusement glinting in his eyes.
"That mouse is hiding quite deeply, but within my spatial domain, he's as conspicuous as a firefly in the night."
Han Yu stood with his hands behind his back, calmly watching the tower as he spoke in an indifferent tone.
"Grandfather, don't kill him directly.
Leave him alive and let him bring news of Tang Hao's severe injuries back to the faction behind him. That is this Soul Bone's greatest value."
Gu Rong nodded faintly, his body flickering in and out of the shadows.
"Understood. I'll let him 'accidentally' see Tang Hao's miserable state after losing his leg, then allow him to 'luckily' escape.
This performance will certainly be far more entertaining than simply killing him."
"And one more thing."
Han Yu turned his head, a trace of coldness in his eyes.
"Grandfather, absorb that Soul Bone as soon as possible.
In Heaven Dou City right now, strength is the only bargaining chip."
A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone could also greatly improve Gu Rong's physique.
Its soul skill could also enhance Gu Rong's strength.
Gu Rong patted Han Yu on the shoulder, his tone carrying a measure of gratification.
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing.
This Soul Bone happens to complete the final piece of my spatial abilities.
Once I emerge from seclusion, no petty scoundrels in Heaven Dou City will dare spy on us again."
"Then I'll leave the mouse in the city to Grandfather."
Han Yu chuckled softly and turned toward the depths of the dark alley.
"I'll return to the residence first, so as not to arouse unnecessary suspicion."
Watching Han Yu's departing back, Gu Rong snorted and turned his gaze to the tower once more. His figure instantly merged into the void.
"Don't worry. He won't get away.
Tonight, Heaven Dou City is destined to be a sleepless night."
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