"Pfft--" Tang San slid down from the pile of rubble, and as soon as he landed, he spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the snow in front of him red. He struggled to lift his head, but felt as if his internal organs had shifted, and his bones seemed to be groaning.
The Clear Sky Hammer, which had been blasted away, was now stuck diagonally in the frozen soil not far away. A clear fist imprint was now etched on the originally black and hard hammer, surrounded by spiderweb-like cracks, indicating that it was on the verge of breaking.
In the valley, the dust gradually settled, leaving only Tang San's heavy breathing and Yu Tianheng's slow approaching footsteps. The outcome seemed to be a foregone conclusion.
Purple lightning danced wildly, and Thunder gathered around Yu Tianheng's body. Purple light exploded from his dragon claws, tearing through the air with a sharp whistling sound as they hurtled towards Tang San San's face. The Thunder Dragon Claw, imbued with all of his Soul Power, were about to pierce Tang San's chest—
"Boom!"
A deafening roar suddenly erupted, and a dark shadow that blotted out the sky descended with unparalleled pressure. The phantom of the giant hammer flashed by and collided precisely with the Thunder Dragon Claw. A violent energy shockwave spread in all directions. Yu Tianheng felt a mountain-like force strike him, his arm was in excruciating pain, and he was forced to retreat uncontrollably until he was several feet away before he could barely regain his footing.
As the dust settled, a tall figure dressed in gray stood before Tang San, his face resolute and his eyes as sharp as a hawk's. It was none other than Tang Xiao, the current sect master of the Clear Sky Sect.
Yu Tianheng's pupils shrank sharply as he stared intently at the enormous Clear Sky Hammer that appeared behind Tang Xiao, his heart filled with turmoil.
Uncle!
Tang San was both surprised and delighted. Upon seeing who it was, he blurted out, his tense nerves instantly relaxing, "What brings you here?"
Tang Xiao slowly turned around, a faint smile appearing on his usually cold and hard face as he looked at Tang San. His voice was steady and powerful. "I was worried about you, so I came to provide backup. You go first, I'll take care of this kid."
Tang San felt a warmth in his heart. He knew all too well the strength of his uncle—a level 97 Titled Douluo the Power Attack System type, a power that stood at the pinnacle of the continent. Although Yu Tianheng was strong, he was like a child in front of Tang Xiao. Without the slightest hesitation, Tang San gave Tang Xiao a deep look, turned around and transformed into a blue shadow, quickly disappearing into the distance.
Tang San's figure completely disappeared from sight. Yu Tianheng's clenched fists turned white at the knuckles. He cursed inwardly, "No wonder he's the protagonist. His protagonist halo is really thick. Every time he's in a life-or-death situation, a powerful backer always appears out of nowhere!"
Still seething with anger, he abruptly turned his head, his gaze like a sharp blade tempered with ice, shooting straight at Tang Xiao was standing in front of him.
"Sect Leader Tang, I have long admired your name." Yu Tianheng spoke, his voice revealing little emotion, yet like a taut bowstring, concealing a tension that could erupt at any moment.
Tang Xiao, however, wasn't buying it. He let out a cold snort, his eyes suddenly turning as sharp as knives. " Yu Tianheng, as a descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the Upper Three Sects, you actually colluded with those scoundrels from the Spirit Hall! You've utterly disgraced your grandfather Yu Yuanzhen! Today, I will, on his behalf, teach you a lesson about the true path of a sect!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Xiao's surging Soul Power erupted, and nine Soul Ring rose from his feet as if they had come to life. Two were yellow, two were purple, and five were black, interlocking with each other and emitting a terrifying pressure that made heaven and earth freeze. The aura of a level 97 Titled Douluo pressed down on Yu Tianheng like a raging sea.
" Tang Xiao!" Yu Tianheng's face darkened, and his tone instantly became fiery. "I'm only being polite to you because I respect you as a senior. If you insist on being ungrateful, then I won't tolerate it any longer!"
"Let's see who's truly capable! I want to see just how much the current Clear Sky Sect really is!"
Before he finished speaking, Yu Tianheng's aura surged, and a deafening dragon roar resounded through the sky. A massive Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon phantom roared behind him, its scales wreathed in purple lightning gleaming with a chilling light. Eight Soul Ring followed suit, two yellow, one purple, three black, and two red. This unconventional Soul Ring configuration already demonstrated his extraordinary talent.
Even more terrifying was that a completely different yet equally domineering aura surged from his body— the Martial Dao pressure of the Human Immortal Realm realm intertwined and collided with the Soul Power of Soul Master, which actually raised his aura to the point of being able to rival Tang Xiao. The two top-level forces confronted each other in mid-air, and even the air was compressed and made to crackle and pop.
"Boom--!"
Two completely different yet equally domineering auras collided violently. The illusory image of the Clear Sky Hammer behind Tang Xiao suddenly solidified, its pitch-black body seemingly capable of devouring light, sweeping out with the power to shatter mountains and split rocks; the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon behind Yu Tianheng let out a deafening dragon roar, its dragon claws intertwined with purple lightning tearing through the air, fiercely meeting the unstoppable giant hammer.
This is a head-on clash between the world's number one Tool Martial Soul and the world's number one Beast Martial Soul!
The instant the hammer and claws collided, a violent energy spread like a tsunami, cracking the earth and sending rocks flying.
Tang Xiao stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his nine Soul Ring spinning endlessly. His Soul Power as a level 97 Titled Douluo was like an endless abyss, each swing of his hammer carrying earth-shattering power. Yu Tianheng, on the other hand, was like a bolt of purple lightning. His Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul was perfectly integrated with him, his eight Soul Ring flickering. His Martial Dao power at the Human Immortal Realm realm allowed his speed and strength to break through the conventional limits of Soul Master, and he actually withstood Tang Xiao's powerful attack.
Despite their significant age difference, the two displayed an equally impressive presence, neither showing any weakness.
Tang Xiao's heart was filled with shock and disbelief. He thought to himself, "This boy is only four or five years older than my nephew Tang San, yet he has already reached such a level! If he were to dedicate himself to cultivation, he would surely become the next Qian Daoliu... It's a pity that he has chosen to aid and abet evil, colluding with the Spirit Hall Empire. He cannot be allowed to live!"
Thinking of this, Tang Xiao's eyes sharpened, and the black light on the Clear Sky Hammer became even more intense.
Yu Tianheng's mind was also in turmoil. Amidst the fierce battle, he secretly pondered, "My Martial Dao have reached the Human Immortal Realm First Stage, and my Soul Power is level 87. With both combined, even a level 95 Titled Douluo would be no match for me. But I still don't have a definite reference point for my actual combat strength... Tang Xiao is Peak Douluo. Perfect, I'll use this battle to test him and see just how strong I really am now!"
Before he finished speaking, he let out a long roar, and the light on his purple lightning dragon claws surged. He actually charged at Tang Xiao's Clear Sky Hammer, his fighting spirit even stronger than before.
"Drink!"
With a low shout, Tang Xiao's right hand gripped the Clear Sky Hammer, which suddenly swelled. The black hammer, imbued with the immense power of his First Soul Skill, " Titan's Hammer," crashed towards Yu Tianheng with a whistling sound that ripped through eardrums. Even before the hammer reached him, the overwhelming pressure had already caused the ground to cave in several inches.
Yu Tianheng's eyes narrowed, and purple lightning danced wildly around his body. He activated his First Soul Skill, " Thunder Dragon Claw," and the Martial Dao " Dragon Claw Hand " simultaneously. The dragon claw-shaped lightning and the condensed palm wind intertwined to form a shield, which he used to forcefully block the Clear Sky Hammer.