Golden Crocodile Douluo's golden crocodile claws collided with Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer, causing his arm to go numb. He originally thought that with his strength as a level 98 Peak Douluo, it would be easy to defeat Tang Hao, who had just broken through to level 97. However, at this moment, he was being suppressed by the opponent's violent power, and every collision made his blood surge.
"How is this possible?" Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart was filled with shock. Tang Hao's explosive power far exceeded his expectations. If this dragged on any longer, not only would he not be able to defeat his opponent, but he himself would probably be in danger. He glanced at Heavenly Star Pass in the distance out of the corner of his eye. That was the key to this trip.
"We can't afford to waste any more time!" Golden Crocodile Douluo made a decisive move, shouting in a deep voice, " Azure Luan, Lion, you two come here! Join forces and take down Tang Hao!"
Upon hearing this, Azure Luan Douluo flashed to the scene, and Mighty Lion Douluo roared as he joined the battle. The three Titled Douluo formed a triangle around Tang Hao, their momentum suddenly escalating.
At the same time, Golden Crocodile Douluo shouted, "The rest of you, ignore this place and focus all your efforts on breaking through Heavenly Star Pass! Let's finish this quickly!"
Six powerful figures immediately turned towards Heavenly Star Pass, and a surge of immense Soul Power instantly enveloped the pass, signaling the imminent outbreak of a major battle.
The Azure Luan Douluo flapped its azure wings, creating gusts of sharp wind blades, while the Mighty Lion Douluo transformed into a giant lion, its mane bristling like steel needles. Together with the Golden Crocodile Douluo's golden crocodile claws, the three attacks instantly intertwined into an impenetrable net.
Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer remained ferocious, each swing carrying the power to shatter mountains and split rocks. However, facing the combined forces of three Titled Douluo of level 97 or above, his pressure increased sharply. The Azure Luan's speed was cunning, always managing to harass him when his old strength was just waning; the Lion's power was savage, making it difficult for him to fully cope with a head-on confrontation; Golden Crocodile Douluo was even more cunning, always able to seize an opening to launch a fatal blow.
The situation reversed in an instant, and Tang Hao went from being the one suppressing the enemy to being surrounded, his Soul Power being consumed extremely quickly.
"Scum of the Spirit Hall! How dare you gang up on us! You're despicable and shameless!" Tang Hao roared, his Clear Sky Hammer sweeping across and forcing back the three men, a trickle of blood already appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Golden Crocodile Douluo sneered, his golden crocodile claws gleaming coldly. "Despicable and shameless? So what? Who told you to come here alone? If you've got the guts, bring the entire Clear Sky Sect to confront us!"
Before the words were even finished, the three launched another fierce attack. Azure Luan Douluo's wind blade slashed Tang Hao's arm, Mighty Lion Douluo's giant claw left a deep, bone-revealing wound on his back, and Golden Crocodile Douluo seized the opportunity, striking Tang Hao's chest with a claw.
After only a few rounds, Tang Hao had several wounds on his body, and his breathing became visibly disordered, clearly indicating that he was at his limit.
Dust billowed beneath Heavenly Star Pass. Chrysanthemum Douluo's Gui Mei figure flickered, surrounded by layers of emerald and purple mist and ghostly shadows; Ghost Douluo, meanwhile, disappeared into the shadows, emanating a chilling aura, and together with the other four Titled Douluo, they gathered their Soul Power, their six-colored Soul Ring shining brightly, their powerful Soul Skill poised to be unleashed, their target the heavy city gate.
The guards on the city gate were already pale-faced, waiting for that devastating blow to fall.
Just at this critical moment, a sound of something tearing through the air suddenly rang out, as if a thunderclap had struck down from the heavens.
Everyone felt a sudden darkness overhead as an enormous Clear Sky Hammer, carrying a violent shockwave capable of shattering mountains and rivers, crashed down. Before the hammer even hit the ground, its immense force had already cracked the earth, and the air itself seemed to be compressed and groaning.
"Not good!"
Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and the others' expressions changed drastically. The Soul Skill they were preparing were instantly disrupted by this domineering power. They looked up sharply and saw a strong man standing proudly in mid-air. His figure was as tall as an iron tower, his face was resolute, and his eyebrows and eyes even resembled Tang Hao's. It was none other than Tang Xiao, the current sect master of the Clear Sky Sect!
He gripped the fallen Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, its shaft still trembling slightly. His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept over the six people below, and he said in a deep voice, " Spirit Hall, do you really think my Clear Sky Sect has no one left?!"
Before Tang Xiao finished speaking, the space behind him seemed to be stirred by an invisible force, and five figures quietly appeared, standing side by side with him.
The Second Elder, leading the group, had white hair and beard, a solemn face, and a steady, mountain-like aura emanating from his Soul Power. His eyes held an inherent majesty as they opened and closed. The Third Elder was slightly shorter, yet he exuded an extremely refined aura, like a sharp blade hidden in its sheath. The Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Elders also possessed a deep and concentrated aura. Although their expressions differed, they all radiated a powerful pressure comparable to that of Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and the others—they were all clearly Titled Douluo- level powerhouses!
The five elders of the Clear Sky Sect stood in a row, forming a pincer movement with Tang Xiao. The six Clear Sky Hammer resonated faintly, and a powerful aura belonging to the Clear Sky Sect soared into the sky.
Even more alarming, three more figures arrived from the sidelines of the Clear Sky Sect members. Although they were not dressed in the Clear Sky Sect attire, they were also surrounded by Soul Power fluctuations at the Titled Douluo level, clearly powerful individuals recruited by the Star Luo Empire to support Heavenly Star Pass.
In an instant, eight Titled Douluo gathered behind Tang Xiao!
Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and the other six people's faces darkened completely. What they thought was a sure victory was now shattered by this sudden reinforcement. The air below Heavenly Star Pass seemed to freeze, and an even more brutal battle was about to begin.
Seeing the Titled Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect and the Star Luo Empire standing side by side, a sinister glint flashed in Qian Jun Douluo's eyes. He then sneered, his voice echoing across the battlefield like the clash of metal. "What a Clear Sky Sect! They hid from the world back then, but now they're willing to serve the Star Luo Empire, acting as watchdogs at this pass. It's utterly ridiculous!"
Upon hearing this, the five elders of the Clear Sky Sect all turned grim, and their grips on the Clear Sky Hammer tightened involuntarily.
Tang Xiao's gaze turned cold, his Soul Power fluctuating slightly as he coldly replied, "Since its founding, the Clear Sky Sect has never submitted to any power, and the Star Luo Empire is no exception."
He glanced at the Douluo of the Spirit Hall Empire below, his tone growing increasingly cold. "But the Spirit Hall's ambitions are blatantly obvious. Now that they have usurped the throne and established an empire, they even desire to annex the world. If you succeed in attacking the Star Luo Empire today, the next to suffer will likely be my Clear Sky Sect!"
"As the ancients said, the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Tang Xiao raised his hand and slammed the Clear Sky Hammer down heavily, the hammer's hum causing the air to tremble. "To protect the survival of our sect, and to thwart your wolfish ambitions, my Clear Sky Sect has no choice but to take action today!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the eight Titled Douluo behind Tang Xiao simultaneously released their auras, colliding with the oppressive force of the six Spirit Hall Empire Douluo opposite them. The Heavenly Star Pass seemed to tremble slightly under this power.
Upon hearing this, the mocking expression on Qian Jun Douluo's face vanished instantly, replaced by icy killing intent in his eyes. He didn't bother with another word, simply uttering a single syllable. "Kill!"