Chapter 131: The Clear Sky Hammer Appears
"First Soul Skill, Solar Ray!"
The first yellow soul ring on Xie Wu's body emitted a dazzling light, and his soul power gathered, shooting a beam from the unicorn horn, aimed directly at Tang San on the arena.
Tang San, utilizing his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, darted across the platform in a serpentine pattern, deftly evading the beam that fell from above.
From mid-air, Xie Wu continuously adjusted his aim, but the beam of light couldn't catch up to Tang San's elusive movements on the stage.
"That… that's a self-created soul skill!"
In the Nine Stars Academy observation area, Huo Wu exclaimed.
As Tang San maneuvered around the stage, none of his soul rings were activated, indicating he wasn't using a soul skill. Thus, this strange footwork could only be a soul skill he had devised himself.
Xiao Yu nodded in agreement. "You could say that."
In the world of Douluo Dalu, techniques don't exactly exist, so Tang San's Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Purple Demon Eye, and hidden weapon techniques could only be classified as self-created soul skills.
"This Tang San is a control-type soul master, right?"
Ye Lingling commented, "His evasive movements are so peculiar that even agility-type soul masters of the same level would struggle to keep up with him. No wonder, Brother Xiao Yu, you're so wary of him!"
Huo Wu, still a bit indignant, said, "It's just some unusual footwork. Is it really worth being so cautious? Just use a wide-range, area attack or a locking-type soul skill, like Dai Mubai's fourth soul skill from Shrek. No matter how bizarre his steps are, what can he do then?"
"I told you just yesterday not to underestimate your opponents!"
Xiao Yu, almost reprimanding her, gave Huo Wu a light pat on her hip, causing her to roll her eyes at him.
"Xie Wu's situation is looking bleak!"
At that moment, Eden, the vice-captain seated not far from them, suddenly spoke up.
Ikki also chimed in seriously, "He's too eager—he may have already fallen into his opponent's plan!"
Although Xie Wu was using his first soul skill, repeatedly casting it for extended periods was draining his soul power.
Furthermore, since he hadn't landed a hit on Tang San, his frustration was starting to show.
"Second Soul Skill, Meteor Kick!"
Xie Wu's second soul ring lit up, and he transformed into a streaking meteor, diving toward the platform.
Xie Wu's idea was simple: if long-range attacks couldn't hit, he would close the distance for a melee assault. He refused to believe that, as an agility-type soul master, he couldn't outpace a control-type.
Watching Xie Wu swoop down from above, Tang San's lips curled into a knowing smile.
Mystic Jade Hand activated.
Tang San's hands took on a jade-like sheen, smooth and lustrous, as he used a skillful redirection move to divert most of the force from Xie Wu's descending kick. As they passed each other, Tang San countered with a palm strike to Xie Wu's back.
Xie Wu stumbled forward, nearly falling to the ground.
With his knowledge of human meridians, Tang San had targeted a vital spot on Xie Wu. If not for Xie Wu's robust soul power offsetting most of the impact, that strike could have ended his future as a soul master.
"Damn that Tang San! He's ruthless!"
In the Nine Stars Academy observation area, Xiao Yu, Eden, and Ikki all picked up on Tang San's malicious intent, their eyes radiating hostility as they glared at him.
Missing his charged strike, Xie Wu prepared to soar back into the air to regroup. But as he turned, he saw Tang San's face twisted into a sinister smile.
"Second Soul Skill, Parasitic!"
It turned out that during their exchange, Tang San's palm strike had not only targeted Xie Wu's vital points but had also planted Blue Silver Grass seeds on him.
As Tang San activated his soul skill, the Blue Silver Grass seeds rapidly grew and spread, as if trying to bind Xie Wu.
Having watched Tang San's fight with Barak Academy's students, Xie Wu knew that the Blue Silver Grass was laced with deadly poison. He couldn't let it pierce his skin. As the grass began to grow, he exerted his strength, breaking free before it fully encased him.
"Third Soul Skill, Spider Web Restraint!"
Breaking free from the restraints of the Blue Silver Grass, Xie Wu prepared to take to the skies again, only to see a blue-green orb of light appear above him. In a flash, it expanded into a massive web, five meters in diameter.
Xie Wu couldn't dodge in time and was tightly ensnared within the giant spider web. The intense paralyzing and burning sensations made his head spin, and the white wings on his back, formed by his soul power, drooped helplessly.
At the same time, the web continued to constrict, causing his bones to creak under the pressure.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Blue Silver Scorpion Tail!"
Seizing the moment, Tang San unleashed his most lethal fourth soul skill. Four sharp Blue Silver Grass spikes, as deadly as scorpion stingers, shot toward Xie Wu.
In this life-or-death moment, Xie Wu activated his strongest soul skill.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Holy Light's Protection!"
A burst of brilliant white light erupted from Xie Wu, instantly shattering the web that had bound him and dissolving the approaching Blue Silver Grass spikes into nothingness.
This was Xie Wu's fourth soul skill, Holy Light's Protection, which dispelled all negative effects while doubling his strength, defense, soul power, and speed.
"Tang San, now it's my turn to counterattack!"
Xie Wu's booming voice echoed across the arena, and in the next instant, he launched himself at Tang San. Boosted by his fourth soul skill, his soul power surged, nearly reaching the level of a Soul King, and an overwhelming torrent of energy surged toward Tang San.
Tang San's expression shifted. Having just used his second, third, and fourth soul skills in succession, he was heavily drained. Just when he thought he had victory in hand, Xie Wu had turned the tables in a desperate counterattack.
With his increased speed, Xie Wu closed in on Tang San in the blink of an eye, launching a flurry of powerful punches like a relentless storm, leaving Tang San no time to catch his breath.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Tang San was forced backward by Xie Wu's relentless assault. Under the enhancement of his fourth soul skill, Xie Wu's physical strength had reached a terrifying level, making it impossible for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass to restrain him.
"Tang San, you've lost!"
Seeing that he had Tang San backed to the edge of the arena, Xie Wu shouted in excitement, his punches becoming even faster and heavier.
"No, I won't lose!"
With nowhere left to retreat, Tang San suddenly let out a feral roar. Simultaneously, his left hand emitted a dark glow, and a seemingly unremarkable small hammer appeared in his grasp.
The moment the small black hammer materialized, a loud explosion sounded from beneath Tang San's feet, and the ground within several meters of him caved in.
"The Clear Sky Hammer!"
On the main platform, aside from Ning Fengzhi, who already knew of this, Emperor Xue Ye, Platinum Bishop Salas, Prince Xue Xing, and the senior members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, including Dream Machine, all rose to their feet in shock, exclaiming in unison.
(End of Chapter)
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