The silver spaceship hovered high in the sky Spirit City, its transparent windows offering a complete view of the battlefield below. Aventurine leaned back in his seat, a golden chip spinning between his fingers, his gaze fixed on the Clear Sky Hammer in Tang Hao's hand. For him, observing a battle between top-tier Soul Master of the Douluo Continent up close for the first time, this power system, built upon Martial Soul and Soul Ring, still held much to be studied.
Standing by the porthole, Lin Yuan briefly explained, " The Clear Sky Hammer is the representative Martial Soul of the Clear Sky Clear Sky Sect, renowned for its extreme power and explosive force. In terms of pure direct destructive power, it truly ranks among the top of all Tool Martial Soul in the Douluo Continent. The Clear Sky Sect also possesses a secret inherited technique called the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, which continuously stacks the power of the previous attack through repeated hammer swings, up to a maximum of eighty-one strikes."
Upon hearing this, Aventurine gently tossed the chips in his hand into the air, where they tumbled twice before falling back into his palm.
"Eighty-one floors?"
He glanced down at Tang Hao, who was being besieged by several Titled Douluo, and a playful smile appeared on his face.
"When it really comes down to a life-or-death battle, who would be foolish enough to just stand there and let them slowly stack up to eighty-one layers?"
Lin Yuan was somewhat helpless about this. "So when facing a strong opponent of the same level, very few people can complete all eighty-one strikes. However, the Clear Sky Sect has an even more extreme method of use, which is much more dangerous than the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer."
Aventurine's interest was immediately piqued. "Oh? Tell me about it."
" Ring Detonation."
Lin Yuan looked down and calmly explained, "By detonating one's own Soul Ring, all the power accumulated within Soul Ring is released in a short period of time, resulting in a burst of power far exceeding the normal state. The higher the age of the Soul Ring, the stronger the power they can provide. For Martial Soul like the Clear Sky Hammer, which inherently pursues direct destructive power, the attack unleashed after Ring Detonation is astonishing."
Aventurine raised an eyebrow. "That sounds interesting. This method of exchanging one's own power reserves for a sudden burst of power can't be without a price, can it?"
"Under normal circumstances, one will fall into a period of weakness, and the body and meridians will also be under great pressure."
Lin Yuan thought for a moment, then added, "Would being weak for a few days be considered a side effect?"
Aventurine chuckled softly, and the chips in his hand began to spin again.
"Of course it counts, but if it's only this level, then it's definitely worth watching."
In the battlefield below, Tang Hao had lost his initial composure.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei were responsible for restricting his movement, while Guang Ling's arrows constantly pressed him from a distance, and Qian Jun and Jiang Mo suppressed all his possible frontal breakthroughs from the left and right. Tang Hao himself had suffered from hidden injuries for many years, and now, facing the siege of several Titled Douluo at the same time, even if the Clear Sky Hammer's attack power was strong, it was simply impossible for him to maintain this kind of attrition for a long time.
A streak of icy blue light grazed his shoulder, drawing blood. Tang Hao staggered backward as the Coiling Dragon Staff in the Jiang Mo Hand swept in from the side, forcing him to hastily raise his Clear Sky Hammer to defend. The heavy impact cracked the ground, Tang Hao's arms went numb, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
As the next wave of attacks approached, a hint of madness finally flashed in Tang Hao's eyes.
You want to arrest me?
He gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly with both hands, unleashing his Soul Power without reservation, causing the Soul Ring surrounding him to vibrate violently.
"Then let's see if you have the ability!"
With a roar, the five Soul Ring beneath Tang Hao's feet exploded simultaneously.
" Ring Detonation!"
Five massive streams of Soul Power instantly surged into the Clear Sky Hammer. The already heavy black hammer expanded once more, its terrifying power causing ripples to spread across the surrounding air. Tang Hao gripped the hammer with both hands and slammed it down fiercely towards the crowd in front of him.
"Prepare to die, Spirit Hall!"
The Aventurine eyes inside the spaceship brightened noticeably.
"Is this Ring Detonation is?"
He leaned forward slightly, carefully observing the few missing Soul Ring and Tang Hao's sudden surge in power.
"Interesting."
Facing the massive Clear Sky Hammer falling head-on, Qian Daoliu never retreated.
The phantom of Six-Winged Angel slowly unfolded behind him, its golden holy light instantly illuminating half the night sky. Qian Daoliu raised the Angel Holy Sword, and immense divine Soul Power gathered along its blade. At the same time, the Angel Phantom behind him also raised its sword.
" Angel Holy Judgment."
The golden sword light crashed down.
The Clear Sky Hammer and the Angel Holy Sword collided head-on in mid-air, the violent impact instantly crushing large swathes of the surrounding forest. Tang Hao, relying on the power unleashed by the simultaneous explosion of the five rings, only managed to hold on for a moment before being blasted away by the golden holy light. His chest heaved violently, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Before he even landed, Qian Jun and Jiang Mo appeared on his left and right sides in front of him.
The two Coiling Dragon Staff were swung out simultaneously.
Tang Hao could only forcefully swing the Clear Sky Hammer in front of him to block, and two loud bangs forced him to retreat again. Using the force generated by the recoil, he did not continue to entangle, but suddenly turned his body to the opposite direction of Spirit City, preparing to break through the encirclement directly.
Yue Guan and the Gui Mei had been waiting for this moment.
The two Soul Power merged instantly, and the strange fluctuations directly covered the area where Tang Hao was located.
" Two Extremes Stillness Domain!"
Tang Hao's movements suddenly froze.
Even if this restriction could only hold him back for a very short time, it would be enough for the Titled Douluo present.
The Guang Ling in the distance had already drawn its bowstring taut.
The icy blue arrow flashed past, piercing Tang Hao's chest, and blood splattered from his back. Tang Hao forcibly broke free of the domain, and his body had just regained its mobility when Qian Daoliu above slowly raised his palm and then pressed down.
A vast, oppressive aura of angels descended from the sky with a thunderous roar.
Tang Hao's legs sank into the ground, and his already injured body creaked under the strain. He looked up at the approaching crowd, the last trace of hesitation in his eyes vanishing completely.
You want me to surrender? Dream on!
The remaining Soul Ring trembled violently.
With a series of explosions, Tang Hao shattered all the remaining Soul Ring. Even more violent Soul Power than before instantly filled his body, and blood kept seeping from his skin. At this moment, the pressure emanating from the Clear Sky Hammer also reached its peak.
Qian Daoliu looked at Tang Hao, who was almost insane, and simply spoke coldly.
"Sucker Punch."
Qian Jun and Jiang Mo's Sixth Soul Ring lit up simultaneously, and the two Coiling Dragon Staff unleashed terrifying Soul Power, sealing off Tang Hao's last escape route from both sides.
The Six-Winged Angel phantom behind Qian Daoliu also opened its eyes at this moment.
" Angel's Roar."
A powerful mental shock instantly bombarded Tang Hao's mind.
Tang Hao, who was about to swing the Clear Sky Hammer, suddenly stopped, his eyes briefly losing focus. In that instant of pause, the two Coiling Dragon Staff landed solidly on either side of his body.
A dull, loud bang echoed through the night sky.
Tang Hao was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing through several large trees before slamming heavily to the ground, his blood quickly staining the soil beneath him. He tried to use his Clear Sky Hammer to support himself, but as soon as he exerted force, he collapsed again, unable to stand up.
Yue Guan then slowly stepped forward.
Several Soul Power seals fell into Tang Hao's body one after another, completely locking away his nearly exhausted Soul Power. Gui Mei stood on the other side to prevent any accidents. Only after confirming that Tang Hao had no ability to resist did the two order their men to escort the Clear Sky Douluo to Spirit City.
On a distant mountain peak, Chen Xin quietly watched the entire battle unfold.
From the moment Qian Daoliu appeared, he knew the outcome was already decided. Tang Hao was indeed very strong, but with hidden injuries, facing several top experts from the Spirit Hall at the same time, defeat was only a matter of time.
Watching Tang Hao being escorted to Spirit City, Chen Xin could only sigh softly in the end.
" Clear Sky Sect..."
He didn't make a move, nor did he linger. The Seven Kill Sword transformed into sword light beneath his feet, carrying him swiftly into the distant night sky.
Inside the silver spaceship, Aventurine watched Tang Hao being taken away, and the chip in his hand finally stopped.
Lin Yuan stood to the side, a faint smile on his face.
"Mr. Aventurine, if your company is interested in the Clear Sky Hammer, a special Martial Soul, I think Tang Hao would be a very good research subject."
Aventurine glanced at him, then looked down at the receding procession.
The golden chips began to spin again at his fingertips.
"That certainly sounds like an investment worth considering."
"The faster the cooperation, the better."