"Oh, so it looks like I really did become a god in the future. What was my title after becoming one?"
Xiong Jun had never expected that one move of his would actually get him a divine position. He was a little curious what kind of god he was in the Celestial Court.
"Uh..."
Yun Ming thought of Xiong Jun's shut-in appearance in the Celestial Court, then remembered how this guy did nothing all day while receiving the most incense offerings, and even constantly played the victim. His temper immediately flared.
Because this guy was the head of Xuantan—the God of Wealth. Among the Celestial Court's 365 gods, aside from those at the very top, he was the most famous of the rest.
After all, to prevent them from neglecting their duties, the Celestial Emperor had decreed that if the gods of the Celestial Court wanted to continue cultivating, they had to rely on mortal incense offerings. Even if they wanted to exchange for treasures, they had to use incense offerings.
Thinking about how he had worked himself to the bone for his incense offerings, while this fat bear could get twice or even three times as much just lying around, Yun Ming felt like he could barely suppress his Sky-Supporting Spear.
Xiong Jun sensed the killing intent coming from behind him and frantically complained inwardly, What kind of question did I even ask? Why did killing intent suddenly appear?!
[Free-for-all begins!]
Xiong Jun gave up thinking—or rather, he chose a smarter way to survive.
He clearly realized that the man behind him was simply not someone he could shake.
Even if Di Tian personally arrived, he would probably struggle to gain the upper hand in a direct clash.
Since that was the case, why ask for trouble? Xiong Jun calculated inwardly that he only needed to secure second place to save face, and he might even gain some benefits from this melee.
"Just as I thought! This bear had the same idea as me!" Tang Xiao watched Xiong Jun charge at him without hesitation, a cold smile curling across his lips.
He immediately understood the soul beast's intentions. Since the strongest opponent was unbeatable, they might as well settle things between themselves first and determine who was superior.
Battle intent surged in Tang Xiao's eyes. Since Xiong Jun wanted to use him as a stepping stone, he did not mind letting this bear taste the power of the Clear Sky Hammer.
"Second place is mine!" Tang Xiao roared. The Clear Sky Hammer in his hand suddenly expanded, its pitch-black body radiating heavy Soul Power fluctuations.
He stomped hard against the ground and charged toward Xiong Jun. Xiong Jun's bear claw carried a gale that tore through the air as it viciously slammed toward Tang Xiao, while Tang Xiao swung his Clear Sky Hammer head-on.
Hammer and claw collided with a dull boom. Shockwaves scattered, and spiderweb cracks spread across the ground. Tang Xiao's body trembled as he staggered back several steps, leaving deep footprints before barely managing to steady himself.
Meanwhile, Xiong Jun lowered his head and looked at his right claw. A faint white mark had actually been left on its tip.
"You actually blocked one of my strikes. Looks like I'll have to get serious."
A trace of surprise flashed through Xiong Jun's eyes before excitement replaced it. If his opponent was too weak, it would be far too boring.
He took a deep breath, and the Soul Power within his body surged. Dark golden light appeared around both claws, a sign that his Soul Power had been activated.
He no longer held back. Dropping onto all fours, he suddenly exerted force, and his massive body charged forward like a moving mountain. This time, he was faster, and his claw winds were sharper. Every swing carried the force to tear his opponent apart.
Tang Xiao's pupils contracted. He did not dare be careless and immediately activated a soul skill, shouting, "Seventh Soul Skill, Clear Sky Avatar!"
Before his words faded, his body abruptly swelled, his muscles bulging as the Clear Sky Hammer grew with him, exuding a suffocating pressure.
He gripped the hammer's handle tightly and unleashed the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer. He swung hammer after hammer, each strike borrowing force from the last, their power stacking layer upon layer. The hammer winds howled as they smashed toward Xiong Jun like a raging storm.
Xiong Jun did not yield in the slightest, continuously clashing against the Clear Sky Hammer. Every exchange erupted with deafening thunder.
Tang Xiao's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer grew fiercer and fiercer. By the seventh strike, the hammer's momentum was like towering waves. Xiong Jun was forced back again and again, leaving deep pits in the ground beneath his feet.
However, Xiong Jun was one of the Ten Great Savage Beasts after all, with abundant combat experience. After steadying himself, he suddenly threw back his head and roared, raised both claws high, gathered all his Soul Power, and slashed downward.
"Sky-Rending Claw!"
At the same time, Tang Xiao finished gathering power. He raised the Clear Sky Hammer high as Soul Power poured into it madly. Black light blazed from the hammer, transforming it into a colossal hammer that reached the heavens as it came crashing down with the force to destroy heaven and earth.
"Heaven-Surpassing Strike!"
The two terrifying powers collided violently in midair. Light exploded, and shockwaves swept through the surroundings like a tsunami. Only after the smoke gradually dispersed did the scene at the center of the battlefield emerge.
Tang Xiao lay flat on his back, his Clear Sky Hammer flying from his grasp and embedding itself in the ground nearby, its body still trembling slightly.
His chest rose and fell violently, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. He had clearly exhausted all his strength.
Xiong Jun, on the other hand, still stood where he was. Although several shallow wounds had appeared on his body and his breathing was somewhat hurried, those bell-sized eyes still gleamed fiercely. Clearly, he was the victor of this battle.
Xiong Jun glanced down at Tang Xiao lying on the ground, let out a low growl, and did not continue his pursuit. Instead, he turned toward the man who had remained silent all along and chose to surrender.
[Duel concluded]
[First place: Dai Yun'er received the genius pharmacist talent in advance, which was directly strengthened and upgraded to prodigy level. Tang Wulin's blacksmith talent increased.]
[Second place: Meng Hongchen, unchanged.]
[Third place: Tang Qingqing's Soul Power decreased to the Spirit Douluo level. Tang San's cultivation speed decreased by half.]
Douluo I Space-Time
Tang San summoned his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul. Although his uncle had lost, this battle had truly left him exhilarated.
"Father! Can my Clear Sky Hammer reach that level too?"
"No. You will surpass your uncle!"
Tang Hao firmly believed that his son could surpass his elder brother. After all, future Little San had become a god.
Tang San suddenly remembered that his uncle had lost, and his own cultivation speed had been forcibly reduced by half. His joy instantly vanished.
However, Tang San could tell that his uncle had given it everything he had and still could not win. Nor could he resent his father's brother. Naturally, only one target remained for his hatred.
"Damn woman! Not only did she cut my cultivation speed in half, she even made Uncle lose face! She has invited death!"
If this woman had not acted on her own initiative, his uncle would not have been pulled into this. He would not have been defeated by that soul beast before everyone and humiliated beyond measure.
And if not for this woman, he would never have participated in this round of comparisons at all. Naturally, he would not have ended up last and received punishment. Everything was this woman's fault.
Tang San perfectly found an outlet for his frustration and deeply resented Tang Qingqing. At the same time, he missed Xiao Wu even more, not knowing where she had run off to. If Xiao Wu were here, there would be no need to change the original comparison.
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