Xiao Xiao vs. Tang Hao

Spirit Hall... Had that kid really joined Spirit Hall?

If so, Tang Hao planned to kill Xiao Xiao. After all, he might become an obstacle in Tang San's future.

If not, Tang Hao would rather kill by mistake than let him go!

"Little San, Dad has something to take care of!" Without waiting for Tang San's reply, Tang Hao vanished.

Tang San was left stunned. What could Dad possibly have been in such a hurry over?

Xiao Xiao's side

Xiao Xiao found Su Yuntao and nodded to signal that they could leave. Su Yuntao gave an "Mm" in response.

Just as they were about to set off, music began to play: "Raise your head, chaos and battle never cease. Look back, and you are by my side. Shatter fate's curse, let the story never end."

A-Zhe, wasn't Sound Douluo's stereo playing a little too early?

Xiao Xiao thought to himself, So he came after all? He then lightly tapped Su Yuntao, knocking him out for a while.

Tang Hao appeared some distance away, his tone angry. "Kid! Why did you choose to join Spirit Hall?"

"Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao. So you want to kill me?" A trace of excitement appeared on Xiao Xiao's face.

"Hmph! Leave Spirit Hall, and I'll reluctantly spare your life!" Tang Hao's tone was somewhat aggressive.

Xiao Xiao's smile faded. He stared straight at Tang Hao for quite a while before slowly saying, "What if... I refuse?"

"Then don't blame me for disregarding our past ties!" Tang Hao summoned his martial soul and roared, "Great Sumeru Hammer!"

Xiao Xiao also summoned his second martial soul.

Tang Hao had the optimal soul ring configuration: two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red.

Xiao Xiao's soul ring configuration was terrifying enough to scare anyone to death: eight red and one dark gold!

Tang Hao's mouth twitched slightly. Did this kid spend the entire night slaughtering Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts? Amazed as he was, he swung the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand at Xiao Xiao, but Xiao Xiao dodged with an instantaneous movement-type soul skill.

During the brief recovery after Tang Hao's attack, Xiao Xiao's third red soul ring lit up. "Third Soul Skill, Lightning Assault!" Xiao Xiao then charged toward Tang Hao at a speed even a Titled Douluo could not track.

Lightning Assault:

Increases the user's movement speed by 20%, carries lightning-element and paralysis effects, ignores defense, and rushes at the enemy with a surprise attack.

Tang Hao was startled, then shouted, "Clear Sky Protection!"

But it was useless. When Tang Hao saw Xiao Xiao pass through Clear Sky Protection, he was shocked yet again. It seemed he could only use that move... Though it would aggravate his old injuries, as long as he could deal with Xiao Xiao, it would be worth it!

Explode Ring.

"First and second soul rings, explode for me!" Tang Hao shouted.

After Tang Hao's first and second yellow soul rings exploded, all the power within them was released and gathered into the Clear Sky Hammer. He then turned and roared, "Soaring Sky Strike!"

Damn it, wasn't Tang Hao unable to Explode Ring anymore? Isn't he afraid of aggravating his old injuries by doing this? Xiao Xiao cursed inwardly. He then used instantaneous movement again, causing Tang Hao's ultimate move to miss completely.

Not everyone would confront Tang Hao head-on. Xiao Xiao's instantaneous movement made Tang Hao suffer a huge loss this time. Xiao Xiao frowned. "Tang Hao, your old injuries haven't healed yet, and using Explode Ring this time has aggravated them again. Are you still going to fight?"

He no longer wanted to continue fighting. Of course, Tang Hao being Tang San's father was only part of the reason.

Tang Hao was shocked once again. He had never even mentioned his old injuries to his own son, Tang San. Why did this kid know about them?

Xiao Xiao merely smiled faintly, picked Su Yuntao up like a chick, and vanished.

"How ironic. I never thought there would come a day when I would lose to a junior!" Tang Hao mocked himself softly, tidied himself up, and returned to the blacksmith shop.

Tang Hao truly was no match for Xiao Xiao. Even if he exploded his remaining seven rings, so what? Xiao Xiao wasn't afraid in the slightest, all right?

(End of Chapter)