" Judgment Elder," Bibi Dong nodded slightly, her voice regaining some calmness, yet carrying an undeniable gravity, "The situation at the front has changed. On the Star Luo Empire's side, Tang Hao has made his move, blocking our army at Heavenly Star Pass. The six Titled Douluo I sent are no match for him; we need reinforcements." She recounted the details from Qian Jun Douluo, including the strength Tang Hao had displayed and the obstacles he had created.
Upon hearing Qian Daoliu, Qian Daoliu's golden aura rippled slightly, and a ripple finally appeared in his usually calm eyes. He nodded slowly, his aged yet powerful voice echoing in the hall. " Tang Hao... was not completely eliminated back then, and ultimately became a scourge."
He remained silent for a moment, seemingly weighing his options. With his strength, if he went personally, Tang Hao would be doomed. However, the Worship Hall was the foundation of Spirit City, and as Judgment Elder, he couldn't leave even for a moment. "I can't leave," Qian Daoliu said firmly, then turned to the shadows beside the hall, " Golden Crocodile."
A burly figure stepped forward in response; it was none other than the Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo, surrounded by powerful earth-yellow Soul Power, his aura as solid and imposing as a mountain. "Present."
"You shall immediately lead your men to Heavenly Star Pass and take Tang Hao down at all costs." Qian Daoliu's command was concise yet authoritative.
Golden Crocodile Douluo replied, "I will obey the Elder Token."
Qian Daoliu didn't stop, his gaze sweeping over the other two places. " Azure Luan, Lion, you two go together."
The Third Offering, Azure Luan Douluo, and the Fourth Elder Mighty Lion Douluo, appeared one after the other. The former was tall and imposing, surrounded by what seemed like a blue wind; the latter possessed a fierce aura, his Soul Power surging like a raging lion. "With the three of you going together, we can be assured of success," Qian Daoliu said slowly. "We must ensure that Tang Hao does not ruin our Spirit Hall's grand plan again."
"Yes!" the three figures replied in unison, turning to leave. Bibi Dong stood aside, watching the three top elders accept their orders and set off, a cold expectation flashing in her eyes.
Upon receiving the order from the Worship Hall, the three Douluo, Golden Crocodile, Azure Luan, Lion, acted without hesitation. Their three powerful figures transformed into streaks of light almost simultaneously, breaking through the sky above Spirit City and speeding towards Heavenly Star Pass on the border of the Star Luo Empire.
The Golden Crocodile Douluo, a level 98 cultivator, possessed unfathomable Soul Power. Azure Luan and Lion were both top-tier experts at the peak of level 97. When the three of them traveled at full speed, their speed was astonishing. In just two days, the outline of the distant Heavenly Star Pass appeared in their field of vision.
Upon arriving at the front-line camp, the three did not rush into action. Instead, they rested for a day and listened carefully to the detailed reports from Qian Jun Douluo and others regarding Tang Hao's combat strength, attack methods, and the terrain of Heavenly Star Pass, ensuring they had a thorough understanding of the situation.
On the morning of the third day, just as the Heavenly Star Pass was beginning to lighten, a sudden gust of wind swept across Tianxing Pass. Golden Crocodile Douluo stepped out of the camp, his figure flashing like Gui Mei, and suddenly appeared directly above the pass's city gate. His massive body hovered in mid-air, and his earth-yellow Soul Power spread out like a giant wave, making the guards below gasp for breath.
" Tang Hao!" A hoarse yet terrifyingly powerful shout resounded like thunder, echoing throughout Heavenly Star Pass. "I, Golden Crocodile, am here! Dare to come out and fight me?!"
The voice pierced through the clouds, carrying undisguised provocation and murderous intent, clearly intended to lure Tang Hao out completely and settle things once and for all.
Beneath Heavenly Star Pass, the camp of the Heaven Dou army was immersed in the silence before dawn. Suddenly, the Golden Crocodile Douluo's shout, imbued with terrifying Soul Power, exploded like thunder, causing the tents in the camp to tremble slightly.
Inside the main tent, Yu Tianheng suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them. He was extremely sensitive to the aura of such a top-tier expert—the oppressive feeling contained in that voice clearly indicated a Titled Douluo with unfathomable Soul Power.
"Is this a battle between top-tier Titled Douluo level fighters?" Yu Tianheng's heart skipped a beat, and he reacted almost instantly. His figure blurred, and he rushed out of the tent like a light blue lightning bolt. Soul Power surged under his feet, and in a few leaps, he had already left the military camp area and sped towards the Heavenly Star Pass city gate tower from which the sound came.
He knew very well that this level of competition was a rare opportunity for him to observe, and naturally he didn't want to miss it.
However, Yu Tianheng remembered that in the original storyline, during the battle at Jialing Pass, Tang Hao, who was level 97, and Golden Crocodile Douluo was level 98, engaged in a fierce battle.
In the first physical contest, Golden Crocodile Douluo was at a disadvantage; in the second, Tang Hao unleashed the power of the Clear Sky Hammer Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, along with the Divine Slaughter's Domain, and the two fought to a draw; but in the third, Tang Hao, with the domineering power of the Great Sumeru Hammer, completely shattered Golden Crocodile Douluo's confidence, and Golden Crocodile Douluo was even more defeated in terms of mentality and momentum.
Although Golden Crocodile Douluo's Soul Power Level was higher than Tang Hao's and he possessed the top-tier Beast Martial Soul, Golden Crocodile King, Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul was equally top-notch. Furthermore, he also possessed a set of six Soul Bone, along with the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate techniques, such as the Great Sumeru Hammer and the Ring Detonation, which enabled him to defeat Golden Crocodile Douluo despite being of a higher level.
I wonder how this battle will turn out?
Before Golden Crocodile Douluo's shout had even finished, a muffled rumble came from behind the Heavenly Star Pass city gate.
"Hmph, that cowardly old codger dares to challenge us?"
Tang Hao's voice was like the clash of metal and stone, carrying an overbearing arrogance. The next moment, a tall figure soared into the sky, his body surging with dark golden soul power, and the huge phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer behind him appeared and disappeared. It was none other than Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao.
" Tang Hao, today is your death day!" The Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes flashed with ferocity, and his peak level 98 Soul Power erupted without reservation. The Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul suddenly possessed him, and the huge crocodile head was ferocious and terrifying. The Soul Power intertwined with earth yellow and gold surged towards Tang Hao like a wave.
Instead of retreating, Tang Hao advanced, the Clear Sky Hammer in hand, and a low shout echoed through the sky, "Well done!"
The first hammer blow, a dark golden shadow carrying the force to shatter mountains and split rocks, collided fiercely with Golden Crocodile Douluo's crocodile claws. A deafening roar erupted, and shockwaves spread outwards, causing tiles from the Heavenly Star Pass city walls to fall in a flurry. Golden Crocodile Douluo felt his arm go numb, and was secretly shocked— Tang Hao's power was truly ferocious!
Tang Hao, however, did not stop. He unleashed his Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, and the Clear Sky Hammer crashed down like a storm, each strike condensing his life's cultivation and rage. The Divine Slaughter's Domain was quietly released, and the icy killing intent eroded the mind of the Golden Crocodile Douluo; occasionally, he detonated his Soul Ring, and the burst of power caused the Golden Crocodile Douluo to retreat repeatedly.
Despite having only level 97 Soul Power, Tang Hao fought to a standstill against the level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo with his reckless fighting style and endless tricks.
Especially when Tang Hao incorporated the profound meaning of the Great Sumeru Hammer into his hammer technique, the hammer shadow seemed to contain the power of heaven and earth, forcing Golden Crocodile Douluo to defend with all his might. Unbeknownst to him, he had already fallen into a disadvantageous position and was being suppressed by Tang Hao's momentum.