Ninth Soul Skill, First Form: Explosive Killing Eight Hammers!
This time, it's Explosive Killing Eight Hammers from the twin hammers!
The clone and the main body worked together, each unleashing eight hammer shadows in the blink of an eye, for a total of sixteen hammer blows. Not only were the trajectories more unpredictable, but the coordination was also more seamless, and the combined power was even more terrifying!
Sixteen dark red hammer shadows, imbued with tangible killing intent, acted like hellish shackles, blocking all of Azure Luan True Body's escape routes!
The Azure Luan Douluo sensed a deadly threat! He frantically channeled his Soul Power, his true form radiating a brilliant azure light, pushing his speed to the limit, while simultaneously unleashing his Sonic Shield to its strongest level, his wings enveloping his vital points.
"Bang bang bang bang... Boom!!!"
The dense, rain-like hammering sound mingled with a final, deafening roar!
The Sonic Shield shattered on the third hammer blow! The azure light protecting the Azure Luan True Body flickered erratically under the subsequent hammer blows, and feathers flew everywhere!
Although Azure Luan Douluo was not defeated on the spot due to his profound Soul Power of Level 97 and the strong defense of his true body, coupled with his extreme evasion, his mournful cry resounded through the sky!
When the hammer's shadow dissipated, Azure Luan's face was ashen, her left arm hung limply, her chest heaved violently, and blood streamed from the corner of her mouth, clearly indicating that she had suffered a serious internal injury.
His gaze toward Tang Lie was filled with shock, anger, and a hint of lingering fear.
Tang Lie withdrew his clone, stood holding his hammer, and breathed slightly.
The continuous unleashing of high-intensity Soul Skill, especially the Ninth Soul Skill, took a toll on him.
Tang Lie had consumed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, so his qi and blood were abundant and his foundation was solid. Although he continuously dealt high burst damage, he was still able to maintain his Divine Slaughter's Domain and his momentum remained imposing, but he did not continue to pursue.
The opponent is, after all, a veteran Level 97 elder with profound foundations and extremely strong survival ability. It would be extremely difficult to completely defeat or even kill the opponent while they are focused on defense and evasion, and it might even force the opponent to perish together.
The two faced off in mid-air, their auras locked together.
However, it is clear that Tang Lie, relying on the suppression of the Divine Slaughter's Domain, the clever restriction of Gravity Control, and the powerful burst of his Ninth Soul Skill, firmly gained the upper hand, suppressing and injuring Azure Luan Douluo.
Although Azure Luan Douluo was in a sorry state, her dual-attribute abilities of wind and sound repeatedly caused trouble for Tang Lie.
Despite Tang Lie's superior offensive and domain control, he was unable to reverse the disadvantage and could only struggle to hold on.
On the other side of the battlefield, the confrontation between Demon Bear Douluo and Fourth Elder Tang Ran presented a stark contrast in power.
Demon Bear Douluo transformed into a giant bear, possessing immense strength. His palm strikes were powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, exuding a menacing aura. However, Tang Ran Tang Ran unmoved, wielding the Clear Sky Hammer with effortless ease, demonstrating his mastery of the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes Techniques of Clear Sky.
Tang Ran continuously deflected its fierce attacks, slowed its movements, and precisely countered its weaknesses. No matter how the Demon Bear roared and attacked, it seemed to be hitting a constantly bouncing copper wall and iron barrier, wasting its energy and being repeatedly forced back by Tang Ran's steady and sharp counterattacks, completely falling into a disadvantageous position and showing signs of defeat.
Not far away, the contest between Ghost Leopard Douluo and Yu Yuanzhen was a battle of speed and dominance. Ghost Leopard Douluo moved like Gui Mei, leaving behind a sky full of afterimages. His sharp claws brought up streaks of dark light, targeting vital points, trying to wear down his opponent with extreme speed.
However, Yu Yuanzhen was surrounded by lightning, like God of Thunder descending to earth. He did not blindly follow the Ghost Leopard's trajectory, but instead used precise predictions to lay a net of lightning. The Thunderous Might and the Thunder Dragon Breath could always block the Ghost Leopard's attack route at the critical moment and disrupt its rhythm.
Once the Ghost Leopard was momentarily slowed by the lightning, Yu Yuanzhen's domineering Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Skill struck like thunder, forcing the Ghost Leopard to dodge in a sorry state, not daring to take the hit head-on.
Ghost Leopard Douluo could only rely on his superior speed to maneuver around, constantly changing positions, trying to deplete Yu Yuanzhen's Soul Power and find that almost non-existent fatal opportunity.
However, Yu Yuanzhen possessed a long and powerful aura, and his Soul Power was abundant. He could easily unleash lightning attacks and was not in a hurry to achieve anything. He only needed to keep the Ghost Leopard occupied.
His exertion seemed far less than that of the exhausted and highly stressed Ghost Leopard.
Ghost Leopard Douluo already understood that defeating or even severely injuring Yu Yuanzhen was virtually an impossible task. All he could do was try his best to restrain him and prevent himself from being defeated too quickly.
As a result, in the four battlefields, apart from Tang Xiao and Golden Crocodile Douluo being evenly matched, the Clear Sky Sect and the alliance of the Upper Three Sects have gained a clear advantage in the other three places!
This epic duel between Titled Douluo was so intense that every collision caused the weather to change dramatically, and the dissipated Soul Power fluctuations washed over the Cloud Mist Mountain below like a tide.
The Clear Sky Sect disciples watching the battle were all shaken to their core, and those with weaker cultivation turned pale. If it weren't for the secret protection of the sect elders, they would have been unable to withstand even the residual power.
At this moment, the initial arrogance and anger in Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart had long been replaced by a layer of growing solemnity, which led to the emergence of the intention to retreat.
Tang Xiao was already so formidable on his own, but with Ning Fengzhi's assistance, he was able to fight to a draw. The exquisiteness of his hammer technique and the tenacity of his fighting spirit were beyond expectations.
The situation on the flanks made Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart sink even more.
The mournful cry and listless aura of the Azure Luan Douluo, the increasingly ferocious yet ultimately feeble roar of the Demon Bear Douluo, and the somewhat disheveled appearance revealed in the elusive trajectory of the Ghost Leopard Douluo... all three of our own were being steadily suppressed!
What chilled Golden Crocodile Douluo even more was that several elders remained at the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate below, their auras deep and menacing.
And it seems that Sword Douluo Chen Xin of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School has not yet arrived... If the battle continues, the four of us may really perish here!
This trip was originally intended as a test and a deterrent, but now the results of the test are clear: the Clear Sky Sect has accumulated a terrifying amount of power and has become even more closely connected with the Seven Treasure Sect and the Blue Lightning Sect, advancing and retreating together. It is no longer possible for the Spirit Hall to achieve a quick victory.
A prolonged conflict is pointless and only increases the risk.
If we wait until someone on our side is seriously injured and routed, then it won't be so easy to leave.
"Withdraw!"
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Golden Crocodile Douluo made a decisive move. His body shone with golden light and he took a heavy blow from Tang Xiao. Using the force of the recoil, he shot backward like a golden meteor, shouting at the other three at the same time.
Upon hearing this, the three, Azure Luan, Demon Bear, and Ghost Leopard, who had been struggling and were on edge, felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They each used their abilities to break free from their opponents, transforming into three streaks of light and fleeing towards the distant horizon without looking back. Their speed was so fast that they disappeared into the sea of clouds in the blink of an eye.
Only Golden Crocodile Douluo left behind a single, resentful remark that echoed through the Cloud Mist Mountain: " Clear Sky Sect! The Spirit Hall will remember this! We'll see!"
As the voice faded, the suffocatingly terrifying pressure and violent Soul Power fluctuations that filled the world receded rapidly like a tide.
After a brief silence,
"We won! We won!"
" The Spirit Hall's elders... we've driven them back!"
"Sect Master is mighty! Elders are mighty!"
The Clear Sky Sect disciples watching from below, after experiencing extreme tension and suppression, erupted in deafening cheers and shouts that soared into the sky!
Many of the younger disciples even had tears welling up in their eyes from excitement.
This was not just a victory against the enemy, but also the most powerful declaration of the Clear Sky Sect's return to the entire Soul Master World after fifteen years of seclusion!
The pent-up frustration, forbearance, and bewilderment of fifteen years seemed to be released in these cheers.
High in the sky, Tang Xiao slowly withdrew his gaze from the horizon, and the enormous Clear Sky Hammer in his hand was stored back into his body.
Tang Xiao was slightly out of breath, but his expression remained calm. He raised his hand to stop Tang Lie and the Tang Lie, who were showing murderous intent and about to give chase.
Don't pursue a desperate enemy; after all, the opponent is a top-tier elder of the Spirit Hall, and a counterattack driven to the brink of defeat could come at an unpredictable cost.
Tang Xiao landed gracefully, arriving before Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen. He solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, his voice sincere and forceful:
"Many thanks to Sect Master Ning and Sect Master Yu for their timely assistance today. Tang Xiao and the Clear Sky Sect will forever remember this kindness!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled gently and said:
" Sect Master Tang, you flatter us. The Upper Three Sects are of one mind and interdependent, it is only our duty. The Spirit Hall's ambition has not diminished in the slightest, we should have more contact and communication in the future."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded and said in a deep voice, "Sect Master Tang, there's no need for such formalities. The Spirit Hall will surely be unwilling to accept this setback, and there will likely be even more troubles to come. The Clear Sky Sect's strength is even greater than before, which is truly a blessing for our Upper Three Sects."
Yu Yuanzhen's words were filled with undisguised admiration, and when his gaze swept over Tang Lie, Tang Ran, and the other elders, a hint of surprise flashed deep in his eyes.
In just over a decade, the Clear Sky Sect has managed to cultivate so many powerful individuals while remaining in seclusion. This foundation and resilience are truly astonishing.
Through this battle, the Clear Sky Sect not only repelled a powerful enemy, but also quietly revealed to its two allies and even the entire Soul Master World its strength, which, after many years of dormancy, remained as majestic and unfathomable as a mountain.