Tang Hao's Strength

Seeing the enormous hammer in Tang Hao's hand grow several times larger, Cao Yan's heart sank. He continuously channeled Soul Power into Yu Jin's body, cold sweat streaming down his back.

He currently did not possess a single soul ring. Though his level ninety-nine Soul Power could suppress Tang Hao in terms of presence, it was useless in every other regard.

"Do not harm my lord!"

Having received Cao Yan's Soul Power, Yu Jin's imposing form instantly began radiating a powerful aura. As one of Requiem Street's foremost fighters, his strength was not to be underestimated either.

As his furious shout rang out, Yu Jin raised a hand, and a massive shield directly met the great hammer in Tang Hao's grasp.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The two collided with a thunderous crash!

The shield shattered in an instant!

The next moment, Yu Jin was sent flying dozens of yards away. Though he was merely a Guardian Spirit, he possessed considerable intelligence. He struggled to his feet, fear surfacing in his eyes.

Only then did he realize just how powerful the enemy before him was.

"Heh, just as I expected. Your martial soul may look powerful, but just as I said, you have no soul rings. How could you possibly be my opponent today?" With one strike, Tang Hao had sent Yu Jin flying. He strode toward Cao Yan, his eyes brimming with killing intent!

"So what?"

Cao Yan spoke calmly. He stood with his hands behind his back. Though he had already been completely pushed into a disadvantage, he showed no sign of panic. His indifferent gaze did not reveal the slightest trace of fear, and his bearing remained imposing.

"Heh, what I used just now was my Sixth Soul Skill, the Great Sumeru Hammer. If you can take that move, then even if you die, you can die proud. After all, not just anyone can withstand this soul skill of mine." Tang Hao smiled, and there was a little more respect in his eyes as he looked at Cao Yan.

After all, the child before him was only six years old. To display such extraordinary talent at that age was truly worthy of admiration.

"Boy, your death is at hand. What last words do you have?" Tang Hao's chilling gaze swept coldly over Cao Yan as a terrifying aura poured down, as though even space itself had frozen solid.

"Heh, death? What joy is there in life, and what suffering is there in death?"

"A man may roam the four seas; everywhere can be home. Wherever one dies, wherever one is buried, the green hills beneath heaven are all the same."

Cao Yan remained composed, his dark eyes meeting Tang Hao's. He spoke each word slowly, his spirit extraordinary.

"Good! Well said! What a pity. If you had not bullied my son, Tang Hao, perhaps I might have spared your life. But today, you can only perish here."

"Over these years, I, Tang Hao, have traveled the continent for decades. Quite a few geniuses have perished by my hand. Remember what happened today with your life."

With that, Tang Hao raised the Clear Sky Hammer above his head. At the same time, a terrifying pressure enveloped Yu Jin in the distance, leaving him unable to move in the slightest. A faint sneer appeared on Tang Hao's face as he looked at the figure before him.

However, just as Tang Hao was about to unleash this fatal blow, a soft and delicate voice suddenly rang out.

"Stop."

As the voice sounded, even the surrounding space rippled slightly. A soft pink radiance suddenly burst forth, and a petite figure appeared before Cao Yan.

It was Xiao Wu!

She had just used a special ability of a Soul Beast to barely break through the barrier Tang Hao had set up. As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she was extremely sensitive to this sort of fluctuation in a magnetic field akin to spatial power. That was why she had appeared here.

When she discovered that Cao Yan had vanished, she had become frantic with worry, continuously using the spiritual power unique to Soul Beasts to search for Cao Yan's aura.

Even though she knew that the person Cao Yan faced was a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse, she still chose to reveal herself. All because of love!

"Cao Yan, what happened to you? You're hurt?" Xiao Wu's voice trembled. Her eyes were red with anxiety as she stretched out her fair little hand and gently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Xiao Wu, hurry and leave. That person is a Titled Douluo. You can't defeat him. Don't worry about me. You shouldn't have come here."

"Silly brother, don't be afraid. If you die, I won't go on living either. So what if he's a Titled Douluo? If we die, we die together." Xiao Wu spoke as though it did not matter, her little face filled with calm. She stepped in front of Cao Yan of her own accord, smiling sweetly.

"Heh, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast? I never expected you to deliver yourself right to my door. If I kill you, I can obtain a Soul Bone. By then, my strength will improve greatly. Heaven truly favors me, Tang Hao." Tang Hao gave a sinister smile. He stared fervently at Xiao Wu, greed flashing through his dark eyes.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was practically a heavenly treasure. Whoever killed one would undergo an earth-shaking transformation in strength. Now that a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast had come to offer herself up to death, Tang Hao was naturally overjoyed.

"Cao Yan, there is actually a secret I have always kept from you. My true identity is a Soul Beast. I have lived for one hundred thousand years. It's all my fault. If it weren't for me, you would never have encountered a Titled Douluo. It's all my fault."

Xiao Wu's face was full of self-blame. As she spoke, her body trembled, and sorrowful tears flowed down, soaking her clothes.

Xiao Wu understood clearly that, having encountered a Titled Douluo today, they were likely doomed to die. This secret should no longer be kept hidden.

"I'm sorry. It's all my fault."

Xiao Wu's delicate body nestled in Cao Yan's embrace. Even if they were to die today, she wanted to die in the arms of the man she loved.

"Silly girl, you have nothing to apologize for."

"So what if you're human? So what if you're a Soul Beast? In my heart, you are only my little sister, and the one I love." Cao Yan shook his head and wiped away Xiao Wu's tears.

"Silly girl, do you still remember what I told you?"

"If one day, someone wants to kill you, then they must first step over my, Cao Yan's, corpse!"

"Brother!"

"Silly sister."

Nearby, Tang Hao was slightly dazed as well. Watching this touching scene, he recalled some events from the past.

Back then, he and Ah Yin had been the same.

Taking advantage of Tang Hao's moment of distraction, Cao Yan reached into a certain spot on his body and pulled out a hard object. A look of delight immediately appeared in his eyes.

The next instant, a black streak of light flashed out like lightning and shot into Tang Hao's chest. Tang Hao's body fell to the ground accordingly.

It was the treasure Cao Yan had obtained from the system last time: Soul Chasing Life Taking Yama's Post. This strike contained all of his Soul Power, and its destructive force was terrifying.

He knew that Tang Hao was already dead.