Arrogance

"Heh, impressive."

A faint smile appeared on Qian Xunji's face. "To receive such high praise from both elders, it seems the eldest son of the Poison Douluo truly possesses extraordinary talent!"

Yue Guan and Gui Mei bowed deeply. After exchanging glances, they instantly guessed what the other was thinking.

It seemed His Holiness the Pope intended to win Dugu Xin over!

At the Haotian Sect's VIP seats.

Watching Dugu Xin slaughter his way across the arena, Tang Hao could not help feeling eager to fight, his eyes burning with blazing fire.

He bowed deeply to his father and the Haotian Sect elders beside him, then spoke respectfully.

"Father, I request permission to fight!"

Tang Zhen frowned and turned his head, staring coldly at him. "How many times have I told you? When we are away from the sect, call me Sect Master!"

After saying that, he withdrew his gaze and looked straight ahead. "If you want to fight, then fight. I have only one requirement: do not disgrace the Haotian Sect!"

"Yes!"

Excitement appeared on Tang Hao's face. Just as he was about to enter the arena, Tang Xiao suddenly grabbed him by the collar.

His expression was grave as he said sternly, "Hao, be careful in all things. Do not act rashly!"

"Don't worry, Brother. I'm going!"

Tang Hao pulled back his arm and grinned at Tang Xiao. With a wave of his hand, the massive Clear Sky Hammer appeared on his shoulder. His body sprang forward with the wind, and he leaped onto the arena.

Bang—

A thunderous boom rang out from the arena. When Tang Hao landed, the stone bricks beneath his feet all shattered. A powerful force and imposing pressure instantly spread outward.

He carried the Clear Sky Hammer on his right shoulder and pointed his left hand diagonally at Dugu Xin in midair before pressing it downward.

"Haotian Sect, Tang Hao!"

A smile appeared on Dugu Xin's face. His body slowly descended onto the arena, and he clasped his hands in apology as he bowed.

"So it is the famed Haotian Twin Stars. Greetings!"

Tang Hao remained expressionless. His lips curled disdainfully as he swung his right hand, pointing the Clear Sky Hammer at Dugu Xin.

"Mere empty fame. I do not care about it at all. You are not my opponent. Send Dugu Chen out!"

Dugu Xin clasped his hands behind his back. Rather than becoming angry at Tang Hao's provocation and contempt, he merely smiled faintly.

"You want to test my younger brother? Defeat me first!"

Tang Hao's brows furrowed slightly. After a cold snort, he slowly raised the Clear Sky Hammer.

"If that is the case, then I will defeat you first. I imagine your younger brother will not be able to stand by and watch!"

With that, Tang Hao raised the Clear Sky Hammer over his head. Seven soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black—slowly rose beneath his feet. The terrifying pressure instantly made the surrounding air heavy and viscous.

This is bad!

In the VIP seats, Dugu Chen's gaze narrowed. The aura Tang Hao displayed now was even more powerful than when he had fought him before.

Moreover, Tang Hao excelled at using overwhelming strength to break all techniques.

That immense power was something no one dared ignore. Although his elder brother had defensive methods, he could not possibly be Tang Hao's match.

On the other side, Dugu Xin's expression was grave as he assumed a combat stance. The Jade-Scale Serpent Emperor coiled behind him, its snake eyes fixed warily on Tang Hao.

The next moment, Tang Hao launched his charge, while Dugu Xin calmly retreated.

The second yellow soul ring on his body continued to shine. Using Serpent Emperor's Swift Advance, he rapidly widened the distance and evaded the attack.

Bang!

The Clear Sky Hammer in Tang Hao's hand smashed into the spot where Dugu Xin had been standing. With a single blow, its terrifying force shattered the arena into pieces.

Seeing this, Dugu Xin's pupils contracted. He already understood that he would not be Tang Hao's opponent.

At that thought, he took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination.

If that is the case, then let us decide this in one battle!

The pride in his heart was fully roused by Tang Hao before him. A piercing, prolonged howl erupted from his mouth as emerald-green light burst violently from his body. His figure expanded into the wind, and all seven soul rings lit up at once.

Immediately afterward, the Jade-Scale Serpent Emperor behind him also raised its head and let out a roar before plunging into Dugu Xin's body.

His lean, not particularly sturdy body swelled continuously within that jade light, rising rapidly upward.

The emerald-green scales were likewise diamond-shaped, resembling pieces of jade inlaid one after another. His human body had completely vanished.

At this moment, Dugu Xin had fully transformed into a massive jade-green serpent as large as a ship, over thirty meters long and as thick as a water vat.

More than half of its body rose upright, facing Tang Hao directly.

Its pair of enormous green snake eyes stared coldly at Tang Hao. Its forked tongue flicked in and out as dense green mist gathered around its body.

It was Dugu Xin's Martial Soul True Body, the Jade-Scale Serpent Emperor!

"Tch, a Martial Soul True Body?"

Tang Hao curled his lips disdainfully. At the same time, all seven soul rings on his body lit up as well.

Black light bloomed from the Clear Sky Hammer. Intense radiance surged and roiled as the hammer instantly expanded in the wind to hundreds of zhang in size, its enormous head resembling a small mountain.

The soul rings surrounding Tang Hao's body traveled upward along his arm, gradually coiling around the handle of the Clear Sky Hammer.

At that moment, he resembled an ant gripping a branch dozens of times larger than itself.

The sight was immensely dramatic.

In an instant, many people in the VIP seats widened their eyes and unconsciously rose to their feet.

"Clear Sky True Body!"

Someone cried out, and the next moment, the VIP seats erupted with sharp gasps, as though they were about to suck all the air dry.

"A mere Jade-Scale Serpent Emperor. Watch me finish you with one hammer blow!"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo's eyes darkened completely. He clenched his hand tightly and slammed it heavily onto the armrest, his tone icy.

"You arrogant brat!"

Seeing his father's face nearly turn green with anger, Dugu Chen muttered inwardly.

With Father's temperament, if not for the public setting and the need to preserve appearances, he would have started cursing long ago!

He then turned his gaze toward the arena, and concern flashed in his eyes as he looked at Dugu Xin.

He had fought Tang Hao before, so he naturally knew his strength. His elder brother would most likely lose!

At the Haotian Sect's VIP seats.

Tang Zhen's expression darkened. He glanced at Dugu Bo, whose face had turned green with rage not far away, and anger rose in his heart as well.

What was that unfilial brat shouting for? All he knew was how to cause trouble for me!

Tang Xiao saw the anger in his father's heart and hurriedly tried to comfort him.

"Father, do not be angry. Hao merely spoke without thinking. After the banquet, we can have him apologize to Senior Dugu Bo, and this matter will pass!"

On the arena.

After letting out an arrogant laugh, Tang Hao's right hand suddenly moved!

The hundred-meter super giant hammer in the air suddenly descended, smashing toward the Jade-Scale Serpent Emperor Dugu Xin had transformed into.

Dugu Xin felt a terrifying aura lock onto him. He already understood that he could not dodge this hammer blow and could only face it head-on!