Sensing that Ao Tian's aura had grown even more terrifying, Tang Hao was deeply shocked.
His soul power surged throughout his body, barely allowing him to resist the crushing pressure that came at him head-on.
He said in a deep voice, "No Soul Master can remain indifferent upon discovering a hundred-thousand-year soul beast capable of taking human form."
"You've already become a Title Douluo. If I'm not mistaken, you're either after her soul bone or plan to imprison her for someone else to absorb her soul ring in the future," said Ao Tian.
Tang Hao sneered coldly: "Aren't you thinking the same thing? A hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone—who wouldn't want to have them handed to them on a silver platter?"
"Not all soul beasts have malicious intent. Must we truly hunt them all to extinction?" asked Ao Tian.
"Soul Masters killing soul beasts to absorb soul rings and bones is perfectly justified. It's been that way since ancient times. What's wrong with that?" Tang Hao shot back.
"Well said," Ao Tian clapped mockingly. "If I remember correctly, a few years ago, you were hunted by the Pope of the Spirit Hall because of your soul beast wife. Your own wife was a soul beast, yet you claim it's righteous for Soul Masters to kill soul beasts. How ridiculous."
Tang Hao's expression changed, turning gloomy as he roared, "Ah Yin is not a soul beast! In my eyes, she is truly human. She's kind, beautiful, virtuous—the people of Spirit Hall all deserve to die!"
"As for other soul beasts, their lives or deaths have nothing to do with me."
"If it had been Tang San who befriended Xiao Wu instead of me from the start, you probably wouldn't think this way," Ao Tian mused inwardly.
Tang Hao's aura exploded. His robes fluttered as the hood of his cloak was flung back, revealing his grim face.
"Dragon Ancestor, since you also have your eyes on that soul beast, then a battle between us is inevitable. If I lose, I will never set foot in Notting Academy again. But if you lose, I'll be taking that soul beast. Deal?"
"Deal," Ao Tian agreed.
Tang Hao nodded. With a thought, the Hao Tian Hammer was summoned.
A massive black hammer appeared behind him, floating mid-air.
The black hammer was covered in complex patterns on both ends, exuding a terrifying aura of slaughter.
Soul rings began to rise from beneath his feet. With each ring, his presence grew stronger.
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red!
The final soul ring on Tang Hao was, shockingly, a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
His aura reached its peak. His eyes burst forth with a terrifying gleam.
"Tang Hao. Martial Soul: Hao Tian Hammer. Level 95 Power-Type Title Douluo. Please, guide me!"
"Dragon Ancestor. Martial Soul: Golden Dragon. Let's begin," said Ao Tian, still calm and composed despite Tang Hao's overwhelming presence.
Tang Hao frowned. "Where is your Martial Soul?"
Ao Tian replied indifferently, "You're not worthy of seeing it."
"Arrogant!" Tang Hao was enraged, taking it as an outright humiliation.
"Then let me show you whether I'm truly arrogant or not." Ao Tian chuckled lightly, raised his right hand, and clenched his five fingers into a fist.
Boom——
The ground shook violently as five enormous stone pillars shot up around Tang Hao, closing in with incredible speed like Ao Tian's five fingers.
Impossible!
Tang Hao was horrified. He hadn't even used his soul rings, yet the enemy could launch such an attack with a mere gesture. Was this so-called Dragon Ancestor even human?
Despite his shock, Tang Hao's battle instincts kicked in. He reacted immediately.
The five stone pillars bent like fingers and formed a prison around Tang Hao in the blink of an eye.
Tang Hao swung the Hao Tian Hammer madly, smashing it against the stone walls.
The prison trembled but didn't shatter under his attacks.
Tang Hao was increasingly shocked. With just a finger motion, the opponent had imprisoned him. Such a method was far beyond mortal means.
Suddenly, the Hao Tian Hammer's attacks changed style. He unleashed the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique, hammer after hammer striking the walls.
Tang Hao had already mastered this hammer technique to its peak. In mere moments, he struck over a dozen times, the power growing exponentially.
From the outside, the five stone pillars looked like a giant cocoon, shaking violently and emitting thunderous booms.
Ao Tian waved his hand. Divine power formed a transparent barrier within a kilometer radius.
All the thunderous sounds were sealed inside the barrier.
No one outside could sense the battle's fluctuations.
Ao Tian watched clearly as Tang Hao continued his Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique inside the prison. The power escalated rapidly. Within a few breaths, Tang Hao had already struck seventy-two hammers.
Cracks began to appear on the stone walls, spreading like spiderwebs.
Ao Tian nodded. "Not bad, still has some power. The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique truly lives up to its reputation as a soul skill capable of threatening even gods."
As that thought flashed through his mind, the crude prison he had created with a single thought was already broken by Tang Hao.
"Dragon Ancestor, take my hammer!" Tang Hao's aura became wild and violent. He stomped the ground, launching himself toward Ao Tian with the Hao Tian Hammer raised.
The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique had reached the seventy-sixth strike. Tang Hao firmly believed that even a Level 99 Title Douluo would not dare underestimate this strike.
Facing Ao Tian, he no longer held back in the slightest.
His opponent's skills were so godlike that they demanded his full effort.
With one leap, Tang Hao crossed more than fifty meters, the massive black hammer smashing down toward Ao Tian's head.
Ao Tian made no move, allowing the Hao Tian Hammer to strike his head.
Clang!
The hammer struck as if it hit divine metal, not leaving even a scratch.
The Hao Tian Hammer bounced high into the air. The immense recoil numbed Tang Hao's arms, nearly knocking the hammer from his hands.
"Your strength is okay—good enough for a massage," Ao Tian grinned.
Tang Hao was so shocked his heart nearly jumped out of his chest.
He spun in the air, using the massive recoil to fuel his next strike, and once again aimed for Ao Tian's head.
The sound of a giant bell being struck rang out within the kilometer-wide area.
By the end, Tang Hao's shock had turned to numb disbelief.
He even began to wonder if he was hallucinating—if Dragon Ancestor was just a figment of his imagination.
But then he thought, his mental power was now extremely strong. How could he be hallucinating?
On the eightieth strike, the Hao Tian Hammer's intricate patterns began to glow—this was the Killing God Domain embedded in it.
When activated, it would enhance the user's power and suppress the opponent's strength.
A cold murderous aura began to spread.
"You… are too weak." Ao Tian had already lost interest.
So this was the legendary Tang Hao of the Douluo Continent? What a letdown.
At last, facing the hammer, he struck.
As the Hao Tian Hammer came crashing down, Ao Tian gently waved his right hand, tapping the hammerhead lightly.
Tang Hao—along with the hammer—was effortlessly slapped away like a ragdoll.
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