Douluo: The Villain Is More Popular Than the Protagonist
Chapter 8

Fighting Tang San

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"What's going on?"

Feeling the soul power circulation within her body suddenly pause, Xiao Wu was startled.

She hurriedly circulated her soul power, intending to use Waist Bow again.

However, how could Han Xing give her another chance?

The moment Xiao Wu's attack was interrupted, Han Xing's right hand exerted force, changing his claw into a fist.

"Bang!"

With sparks flying, Xiao Wu, who was upside down, was directly sent flying by a punch and slammed hard onto the bluestone bricks of the floor.

"Dawn Light Fire Feather!"

Han Xing pressed his advantage, fanning the wings on his back. All fourteen fiery feathers shot out, striking Xiao Wu.

Because the fiery feathers could attack continuously, a single shot might not be as potent as other attack soul skills.

But with fourteen feathers shot out simultaneously, their power was no weaker than ordinary attack soul skills, and in fact, considerably stronger.

Facing the relentless barrage of attacks, Xiao Wu immediately lost her ability to resist, her body left with scorched scars.

"Sister Xiao Wu!"

The oldest student among the work-study students, named Wang Sheng, rushed forward to check Xiao Wu's injuries.

"Don't worry, she won't die, she'll just be bedridden for a few days," Han Xing said coldly.

Hearing this, Wang Sheng was about to say something when a familiar voice came from not far away.

"What happened?"

It was Tang San, who seemed to have just returned to the academy.

"Tang San, Xiao Wu she..." Wang Sheng hurriedly recounted everything that had happened.

Upon hearing this, Tang San's expression turned serious, and he questioned sternly.

"Han Xing, aren't you being a bit too ruthless?"

"It was just a sparring match between classmates, and you beat Xiao Wu to this state."

Han Xing spread his hands. Just as everyone thought he was about to explain.

"Tang San, this is a spar between me and Xiao Wu, what business is it of yours? You're like a dog chasing a mouse, meddling in other people's affairs."

"You!"

Tang San was furious and was about to speak when Han Xing interrupted him.

"You should know, this fight was requested by Xiao Wu herself."

"If a fly buzzes in my ear all day, do I have to let it have its way?"

"Han, your words are too harsh!" someone said in a deep voice.

"Who?" Han Xing's gaze turned cold as he scanned in the direction of the voice.

He saw it was that group of work-study students, but he didn't know who had spoken.

Seeing Han Xing look over, they all acted like ostriches, not daring to meet his gaze.

"You don't even dare to admit what you said?" Han Xing sneered.

"If you want to stand up for Xiao Wu, I'll play along."

"But let's be clear, this is the last time. Next time, I won't have the time to bother with you."

After speaking, Han Xing looked in Tang San's direction: "Including you."

"If you want to avenge her, hurry up and fight. I still need to go back and cultivate."

Tang San's eyes flashed with killing intent.

This person was so arrogant. If he only looked down on those work-study students, Tang San wouldn't care much.

But he dared to look down on him; he was courting death.

After meeting Han Xing's gaze for a few seconds, Tang San leaped up and onto the stage.

"Tang San, level thirteen, first-ring control system battle soul master, martial soul: Blue Silver Grass."

Tang San said coldly. Without waiting for Han Xing to speak, he immediately launched his attack.

Having grown up in an assassin organization, he understood the importance of seizing the initiative.

"Trying to sneak attack? But I'm not that easy to hit."

"First soul skill, Dawn Light Fire Feather!"

The wings on Han Xing's back reappeared. He suddenly retreated.

Seeing Han Xing trying to create distance, Tang San, who clearly possessed long-range attack abilities, immediately activated his own soul skill.

"First soul skill, Blue Silver Entanglement."

As the soul skill was activated, a mass of Blue Silver Grass rose from the ground like vines, coiling towards Han Xing's legs.

But before the Blue Silver Grass could entangle his legs, the Sun True Fire surrounding Han Xing had already turned it to ash.

"It seems your first spirit ability is nothing more than this, unable to pose any threat to me."

Han Xing chuckled, a playful expression on his face.

Though he appeared relaxed, he was actually contemplating how to deal with Tang San.

If it were just a clash of spirit abilities, he would naturally win.

If it were a clash of spirit abilities combined with cultivation techniques, Han Xing was confident he could contend with Tang San and defeat him.

The problem, however, was the colossal figure of Tang Hao beside Tang San.

He needed to find a way to defeat Tang San without drawing Tang Hao's ire.

While Tang Hao might not care about a squabble between two brats.

The issue was that Han Xing was from the Spirit Hall.

Unless Tang Hao believed Tang San could win him over in the future.

"It's best to maintain a state of equal footing," Han Xing decided after a moment's thought.

Defeating Tang San was unrealistic.

That would likely lead Tang Hao to consider eliminating Spirit Hall's geniuses early on.

Being defeated by Tang San was also unacceptable to Han Xing.

After all, losing to the protagonist would severely damage his popularity.

Therefore, an even match was the best solution.

An evenly matched fight would allow Tang Hao to see that Tang San had a chance to win him over.

Fighting the protagonist to a draw wouldn't diminish Han Xing's prestige either.

It wouldn't make the audience think he was just a minor character in the early stages who would fade into obscurity later.

"You dare get distracted while fighting me?"

A cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes as he unleashed the Tang Sect's ultimate technique, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.

Han Xing, after a brief consideration, chose not to use the Golden Crow Rainbow Transformation Technique.

Both the Dawn Fire Capture Claw and the Heaven-Burning Fist Force could be explained by the flames inherent to the Three-Legged Golden Crow spirit.

However, the speed boost from the Golden Crow Rainbow Transformation Technique would be difficult to explain, especially since Han Xing only had one spirit ability at the moment.

It would be fine against ordinary spirit masters, but against a Titled Douluo like Tang Hao, it would undoubtedly be quickly detected.

Moreover, if he wanted to fight to a draw, it had to be convincing.

If Tang San wasn't using hidden weapons, and he were to use the Golden Crow Rainbow Transformation Technique, the opponent would have little hope of winning.

How could a completely one-sided battle end in a draw?

With the boost from his footwork, Tang San quickly closed the distance with Han Xing.

Tang San's Mysterious Jade Hand pierced through the flames surrounding Han Xing's body, and he simultaneously used Crane Controlling Dragon Seizing to grab him.

But Han Xing clearly had no intention of letting himself be easily captured.

The moment Tang San lunged, Han Xing also unleashed the Dawn Fire Capture Claw to block the attack.

Simultaneously, seizing the opportunity, Han Xing transformed his fist into a palm, secretly activating the Heaven-Burning Fist Force.

Tang San blocked with his Mysterious Jade Hand, only to be surprised to feel a numbing and burning sensation in his palm after parrying the blow.

"As expected of a spirit evolved from the ancient divine beast, the Three-Legged Golden Crow, it's truly formidable," Tang San exclaimed in surprise.

The flames on the opponent's body could easily incinerate his Blue Silver Grass.

And the Sun True Fire on his fist possessed immense offensive power, which even the Mysterious Jade Hand struggled to resist.

Unless he could use hidden weapons, it would be difficult to defeat the enemy before him.

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