Chapter 190: The Four Clans Part Ways
Boom!
In the dead of night, an explosive clash of soul power shattered the silence. A terrifying pressure swept across the area, jolting the sleeping members of the four clans awake.
"Tang Hao, you ungrateful dog! How dare you commit such treachery!"
Amid angry shouts, Bai He activated his martial soul avatar, transforming into a sharp-tailed swift about a meter long with a wingspan of 1.5 meters. Using his exceptional speed, he narrowly avoided the massive hammer crashing down from the sky.
"Tang Hao!"
The first to arrive was Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan. Upon reaching the scene, his eyes immediately locked onto Tang Hao, who was hovering in the air, swinging his massive hammer down at his own uncle.
Yang Wudi despised Tang Hao to his core. As soon as he saw him, he let out a furious roar and brandished his black Breaking Soul Spear, surrounded by two yellow, two purple, and four black soul rings. The spear shot forward like a dragon, aiming directly at Tang Hao.
"Yang Wudi, I wasn't planning on settling accounts with you today, but since you've come to me, let's end this now!"
Yang Wudi considered Tang Hao his mortal enemy, and the feeling was mutual. Tang Hao hadn't forgotten the humiliation he and his father had endured in the Nine-Star Hall.
Tang Hao abandoned his attack on Bai He and raised his hammer high, swinging it down fiercely toward Yang Wudi. "Yang Wudi, without those titled Douluo from the Nine-Star Hall protecting you this time, you're dead!"
Yang Wudi showed no fear. The Breaking Soul Spear thrived on momentum, and even in the face of certain defeat, retreat was not an option.
Activating his martial soul avatar, the spear became engulfed in black flames, and Yang Wudi himself was surrounded by a dark aura.
"Third Soul Skill: Explode!"
Augmented by his martial soul avatar, the third soul ring on the Breaking Soul Spear glowed brilliantly. The spear tip erupted with a layer of black light, amplifying its destructive power to a terrifying level.
"Second Soul Skill: Earth-Shaking Sky!"
The second soul ring on Tang Hao lit up, and the Clear Sky Hammer seemed to glow with a golden sheen as it met the Breaking Soul Spear head-on.
When the hammer and spear collided, sparks flew in all directions, and the deafening sound of the clash echoed through the night.
At that moment, Niu Gao and Tai Tan arrived. Their heavy, power-based martial souls made them slightly slower than Yang Wudi.
"Old White Bird, what's going on?"
Niu Gao immediately questioned the panting Bai He. After enduring Tang Hao's relentless attacks, Bai He was in poor condition.
Bai He, his face filled with anger, spat out, "It's that bastard Tang Hao! He wanted to take the Speed Clan's heirloom treasure to heal his son. When I refused, he tried to kill me! If Old Goat hadn't arrived in time, I wouldn't be standing here now!"
"Tang Hao, you bastard! How could you raise your hand against your own uncle?"
Hearing this, Niu Gao flew into a rage. Activating his Armored Giant Rhinoceros martial soul, his body expanded rapidly. His skin turned jet black, and a thick, armor-like keratin layer covered his body. Two yellow, two purple, and four black soul rings rose beneath his feet.
"Old Rhino, stop!"
Just as Niu Gao was about to join the fight and assist Yang Wudi, Tai Tan stepped in and blocked his path.
"Old Gorilla, what are you doing?"
Niu Gao's eyes flashed coldly as he demanded, "Even now, are you still siding with Tang Hao? Didn't you hear what Old White Bird said? That bastard even attacked his own uncle!"
The loyal Tai Tan seemed determined to stand his ground. "No matter what, you cannot disrespect the master!"
"You're insane!"
Niu Gao finally understood why Yang Wudi had severed ties with Tai Tan. Even after all this, Tai Tan still regarded Tang Hao as his master. Niu Gao felt an almost overwhelming urge to crack open Tai Tan's head and see what was inside.
"Old Gorilla, if you don't want the century-long friendship between our clans to end here, step aside!"
"Impossible!"
"Old Gorilla, if you don't want the century-old friendship between our clans to end here, step aside!"
"Impossible!"
Tai Tan's stance remained unwavering. "Old Rhino, if you insist on attacking the master, then from this day forward, you are an enemy of the Strength Clan!"
"Fine, very fine!" Niu Gao laughed in rage. "Old Gorilla, since you're determined to follow that bastard Tang Hao, then today, we sever all ties! Let me see how much your strength has improved over the years!"
With that, the first and second soul rings on Niu Gao's body lit up. His Armored Giant Rhinoceros charged forward, heading straight for Tai Tan.
Tai Tan summoned his Mighty Gorilla martial soul in response. Eight soul rings flashed around him, and his long arms, reaching past his knees, shot forward to grab the charging rhinoceros horn. The two entered into a fierce contest of strength.
Niu Gao's soul power was at level 84, while Tai Tan's was at level 86. The two-level difference put Niu Gao at a disadvantage in this battle of raw power, and his body was gradually pushed back by Tai Tan.
Seeing this, Bai He, who had barely recovered, immediately joined the fray. Utilizing his speed, he darted around Tai Tan, disrupting his focus. Although Bai He's attacks weren't particularly strong, he succeeded in dividing Tai Tan's attention.
Despite the heated exchange, decades of camaraderie couldn't simply be erased with words. While Niu Gao might shout about severing ties, he couldn't bring himself to deliver a killing blow, and the same held true for Tai Tan and Bai He.
The real danger lay in the battle between Yang Wudi and Tang Hao. The two saw each other as mortal enemies, and every move they unleashed was meant to take the other's life. Neither held back in the slightest.
Although Tang Hao had an advantage in soul power, his repeated use of the soul ring-detonating skill over the years against formidable foes like Shura, Ajax, and Qian Daoliu had taken a severe toll on his body. He could feel his life nearing its end, and the hidden injuries within him had worsened considerably, significantly affecting his performance in battle.
On the other hand, Yang Wudi had gained tremendous benefits since joining the Nine-Star Hall. His soul power had broken through repeatedly, reaching an impressive level of 86. Combined with the destructive power of his Breaking Soul Spear, Yang Wudi was now the undisputed strongest among the four single-attribute clans.
"Damn it!"
Despite battling for a long time, Tang Hao couldn't defeat Yang Wudi, and his frustration boiled over.
Who was Tang Hao?
He was the man who had inherited the title of Clear Sky Douluo from his grandfather, Tang Chen, who was once called "Unbeatable on Land." He had been the youngest Titled Douluo in the continent's history and an idol among countless soul masters.
And Yang Wudi?
He was nothing more than the leader of a subsidiary clan under the Clear Sky Sect. To put it bluntly, he was akin to a servant. Just two years ago, he had been a defeated opponent, barely escaping death under Tang Hao's hammer—if not for the sudden intervention of Radamanthys and Ajax, Yang Wudi would already be a corpse.
Yet now, Tang Hao couldn't even overpower Yang Wudi. He knew how the story would spread—no one would care about his injuries or diminished condition. They would only focus on one fact:
The mighty Clear Sky Douluo couldn't even defeat a Soul Douluo!
Such a rumor would tarnish not only Tang Hao's reputation but also the legacy of his grandfather, Tang Chen.
(End of Chapter)
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