"That's just your opinion," Cheng Xiao said calmly, his gaze slightly narrowed.
"First Soul Skill, Entanglement!" Tang San raised his right hand, blue light emanating from his palm. His first soul ring lit up, and immediately, a vast expanse of Blue Silver Grass swept up from Cheng Xiao's position.
"Ah Yin." Cheng Xiao's mind stirred, and with a gentle wave of his hand, the Blue Silver Grass rushing towards him stopped in its tracks, not advancing another step.
At this moment, Cheng Xiao's body also changed. After using Ah Yin's power, his black hair transformed into long, flowing blue hair, cascading down his back. His already handsome face gained a touch of gentleness, but even more so, the noble aura inherent in the Blue Silver Emperor.
At this moment, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul was completely suppressed. No matter how he activated it, he couldn't make it attack Cheng Xiao. Standing before the Blue Silver Grass, Cheng Xiao exuded the aura of a king of the Blue Silver Grass clan. How could ordinary Blue Silver Grass dare to attack the king of the Blue Silver clan?
"Damn it, Ghost Shadow Steps!"
Abandoning the Blue Silver Grass, Tang San decisively used the Tang Sect's ultimate technique. His body accelerated almost instantly, charging straight at Cheng Xiao. A blue light left a trail of afterimages behind him, his speed incredibly fast.
Seeing this, Cheng Xiao clenched his fists tightly. In an instant, countless Blue Silver Emperors shot out from the ground, rushing towards Tang San from all directions to entangle him.
Seeing this, Tang San was immediately startled. Wasn't Cheng Xiao's martial soul the Shadow Soldier? Why did he also possess the abilities of Blue Silver Grass?
Time didn't allow Tang San to think further. Just as the Blue Silver Emperors were about to entangle him, his soul power surged wildly within him. He pushed the Ghost Shadow Steps to its limit, successfully dodging the entanglement of the Blue Silver Emperors with his superior agility.
"Success!" After dodging the Blue Silver Emperors' entanglement, Tang San was slightly pleased, secretly thinking that Cheng Xiao's control over the Blue Silver Grass wasn't so great after all.
"The Hand of the Dominator!"
However, at that moment, Cheng Xiao's figure appeared before Tang San like a ghost, his hand outstretched, reaching for Tang San's head.
"Control Crane and Capture Dragon!" Tang San's eyes widened, instinctively using Control Crane and Capture Dragon to try and stop Cheng Xiao's attack.
The next moment, Cheng Xiao vanished, replaced by a powerful force slamming into his back. Tang San lost his balance and crashed headfirst into the ground.
Bang!
With a muffled thud, Tang San's body caved into the ground, and Cheng Xiao appeared behind him.
Tang San's vision went black, a strong dizziness almost causing him to lose his hearing. A moment later, he realized he'd been tricked again. Cheng Xiao's previous attack was merely a feint; the attack from behind was his true purpose.
In fact, Tang San's guess was correct. Cheng Xiao had used Ah Yin's power, and to him, the Blue Silver Emperors were also considered shadow soldiers. Therefore, while using the Dominator's Hand on Tang San, he also activated Shadow Swap, which was why he appeared behind Tang San.
"Still not admitting defeat?" Looking down at Tang San, whom he was trampling under his foot, Cheng Xiao said casually.
"Damn it, you despicable person, is sneak attack the only thing you can do?" Tang San was furious. He immediately thought of his second spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer. The only thing that could break the deadlock was the Clear Sky Hammer, known as the number one weapon spirit in the world!
"Clear Sky Hammer!" Black light surged in Tang San's left hand, and a small black hammer suddenly appeared in his hand. But how could Cheng Xiao not notice while he was stepping on him? He immediately stomped down again, hitting Tang San's wrist.
"Ah!"
A piercing pain came, and Tang San let out a miserable howl. The pain from his wrist made his whole body twitch as if he had been electrocuted.
Just then, Tang San's second soul skill lit up. As the most extraordinary and difficult move of his Blue Silver Grass martial soul, Tang San often used it as a trump card.
Blue light spread out from Cheng Xiao's body, and large patches of Blue Silver Grass appeared on his body, instantly binding Cheng Xiao's body.
Tang San took this opportunity to break free from Cheng Xiao's restraints. At the same time, the instant he stood up, he activated his fourth soul skill, Silver Cage, to firmly trap Cheng Xiao, and it was tightening rapidly.
Tang San's goal was to control Cheng Xiao under the control of his Blue Silver Grass. If he succeeded, the latter would be at his mercy. He was very confident in his Blue Silver Grass fourth soul skill, Silver Cage, because it was a light-attribute soul beast that he had hunted based on what the Grandmaster had said, capable of restraining Cheng Xiao!
Light against darkness, the advantage is mine!
Looking expressionlessly at the Blue Silver Grass that tightly bound him, Cheng Xiao suddenly chuckled, slowly opening his palm. Instantly, all the Blue Silver Grass on his body scattered.
Tang San, refusing to believe it, tried to activate his fourth soul section again, but Cheng Xiao smiled calmly. The next moment, a spear appeared out of thin air, which Cheng Xiao grasped and hurled at Tang San.
"Damn it! Why won't my Blue Silver Grass obey my commands? If my martial soul weren't Blue Silver Grass, how could I have ended up like this!" Seeing the spear hurtling towards him, Tang San was filled with rage. His left hand shone with black light, and an unassuming hammer appeared in his grasp.
The next second, a loud bang erupted beneath his feet, cracking the ground.
Tang San half-spun, gripping the hammer with both hands, using his lower legs to propel himself forward, his waist leading the way, his entire body spinning, the small black hammer in his hands dancing like a whirlwind.
"Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique!"
The referee was dumbfounded, staring at Tang San wielding the Clear Sky Hammer. Was this a weapon? No, this wasn't a weapon; it was a martial soul!
Tang San actually possessed twin martial souls!
In the VIP section, aside from Ning Fengzhi and Platinum Bishop Salas, who already knew Tang San possessed twin martial souls, the gazes of Emperor Xue Ye and other high-ranking members of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family were all fixed on Tang San, their hearts trembling.
Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer—one from the heavens, the other from the earth; one a top-tier martial soul, the other a useless one—these two extreme martial souls had actually appeared in the same person!
No one knew why this was happening, but only one phrase could be conceived in their minds: twin martial souls!
Clear Sky Sect, Clear Sky Hammer, twin martial souls—three words symbolizing unparalleled martial souls in the world of soul masters—shocked the nerves of everyone present.
"The Clear Sky Hammer? This kid actually has twin martial souls! He's been hiding it way too well!"
"Twin martial souls! Tang San is definitely going to turn the tables soon. That's the Clear Sky Hammer, the number one weapon martial soul in the world!"
The watching soul masters were all moved, and many even began to consider whether they should just admit defeat against Shrek Academy. The words "Clear Sky Hammer" carried immense weight in the soul master world.
Although Tang San hadn't revealed his identity, the ability he was using was the unique sect soul skill of the Clear Sky Sect, the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.
It was said that if the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique was mastered to its peak, one could unleash eighty-one consecutive hammer blows, each blow more powerful than the last. Even a true god couldn't withstand the final blow of those eighty-one blows.
Tang San was extremely confident at this moment, and he smashed the Blue Silver Tyrant Spear that Cheng Xiao had thrown at him. Although it was his first time using the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, for some reason, he used it with great skill, even proficiency, as if he had used it before.
Because of this, Tang San was quite confident that as long as he completed more than half of the hammer technique, Cheng Xiao would be defeated.
But all of this vanished the moment he struck the Blue Silver Tyrant Spear.
The Blue Silver Tyrant Spear, as the strongest and most powerful attack and penetrating soul skill of the Blue Silver Emperor, was no less powerful than a true weapon spirit. Although it was facing Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer, it should be noted that the true owner of the Blue Silver Tyrant Spear was the true emperor of the Blue Silver Emperor clan, Ah Yin!
"Clang!"
In the arena, the Clear Sky Hammer and the tip of the Blue Silver Tyrant Spear collided fiercely. The latter's powerful penetrating force directly made Tang San's arm go numb, and he almost dropped the Clear Sky Hammer.
If it weren't for the Tang Sect's ultimate technique, Crane Control and Dragon Capture, which deflected some of the force, Tang San would have doubted whether he could even hold onto the Clear Sky Hammer.
"How is this possible? I've already used the Clear Sky Hammer, why can't I gain the upper hand?" Staring intently at the spear colliding with the Clear Sky Hammer, sparking brightly, Tang San was on the verge of breaking down. His prized, final trump card couldn't even handle a spear casually conjured by Cheng Xiao. What, then, was the hidden meaning of the Clear Sky Hammer?
In the VIP section, Emperor Xue Ye frowned as he watched Tang San struggling in the arena. He turned to Ning Fengzhi beside him and said, "Sect Master Ning, Tang San's strength seems to have increased considerably after using the Clear Sky Hammer. But what exactly is that spear Cheng Xiao threw? How could it temporarily suppress the Clear Sky Hammer?"
"He has indeed become much stronger, but with Tang San's current strength, it's too early for him to fully unleash the Clear Sky Hammer," Ning Fengzhi pondered.
"It's over." With a low shout, Cheng Xiao extended his hand forward, and the spear that had collided with the Clear Sky Hammer returned to his hand with a "hum." Immediately afterward, the spear surged forward, leaving several afterimages in mid-air.
The next moment, the trajectory of the Blue Silver Overlord Spear abruptly changed. The already agile spear, in Cheng Xiao's hands, now created afterimages, making it impossible to discern its attack direction.
Moreover, the Blue Silver Overlord Spear continued its relentless attacks, one after another, each strike aimed at vital points. Under this continuous barrage, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer was forced to retreat repeatedly.
"What's going on? Cheng Xiao's spear technique clearly doesn't have any special moves, yet every attack cleverly exploits Tang San's weaknesses!"
"I've immersed myself in the Seven Kill Sword for many years to achieve this level, and he's just a teenager, how is this possible?"
The moment Cheng Xiao wielded his spear, Sword Douluo Chen Xin in the VIP seats was incredibly shocked, his calm face showing disbelief.
In truth, Cheng Xiao's understanding of the spear wasn't deep; his ability to achieve this level was entirely due to the extremely high proficiency brought by weapon specialization. With weapon specialization, after practicing the spear a few more times, he could use it perfectly.
Facing Cheng Xiao's simple yet troublesome spear technique, Tang San naturally sensed it most clearly. Already struggling to cope with the latter's attacks, his face turned quite ashen.
"When did Cheng Xiao become so adept at using a spear?"
"Could this guy be from another world like me? Damn it, if I could use hidden weapons, how could I have been reduced to this state by you?"
Tang San cursed inwardly, veins bulging on his arms as he gripped the handle of the Clear Sky Hammer tightly. He concentrated all his strength and smashed the spear into Cheng Xiao's hand with all his might.
"As a fellow transmigrator, I have the Tang Clan's martial arts techniques with me. You can't beat me!"
Tang San's eyes widened in fury, his face contorted with rage. He swung the Clear Sky Hammer wildly, abandoning all the techniques of the Chaotic Hammer Technique and attacking like a savage.
"Getting angry?" Cheng Xiao swung the spear forward with a powerful horizontal motion. With a clang, the Clear Sky Hammer was sent flying. Cheng Xiao twisted his wrist, sending the spear flying in several afterimages before the tip stopped at Tang San's throat.
Right now, if he takes one more step, Tang San's throat will be pierced by the Blue Silver Overlord Spear.
"You've lost." On the Soul Arena, Cheng Xiao's calm voice drifted out, yet everyone present heard it clearly.
Seeing this scene, everyone—from the other academy's participating teams to the VIPs like Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Platinum Bishop Salas—stood up, their faces filled with shock.
It could be said that the Clear Sky Hammer's appearance was as astonishing as its current outcome.
That was the Clear Sky Hammer, the number one weapon spirit in the world! The Clear Sky Hammer, which caused a huge uproar whenever it appeared, had actually been defeated!
It hadn't even lost to the weapon spirit itself, but to the spear formed from a soul skill—it was simply too shocking.
After a brief silence, the entire arena erupted in uproar.
"A genius with twin martial souls has been defeated! And a genius with the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul at that!"
"Tch, what's the use of being a genius? Didn't you see Tang San's martial souls are the Clear Sky Hammer and Blue Silver Grass? If he had cultivated the Clear Sky Hammer first, he might have already won." "
I don't know what he was thinking, having a powerful martial soul but choosing the useless Blue Silver Grass, resulting in this awkward situation where his potential is neither high nor low. It's laughable."
The mocking remarks echoed in his ears, Tang San's face turning pale and then red. He clenched his fists in resentment, his mind replaying the lessons his master had taught him. Even with his second martial soul, why couldn't he win?
Even the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, praised by his teacher and father, wasn't as powerful as he imagined. This so-called number one weapon martial soul in the world was still beaten without any chance of retaliation.
Was cultivating Blue Silver Grass first a mistake?
At this moment, Tang San couldn't help but recall Tang Hao's words again: "Little San, you must use the hammer in your left hand to protect the grass in your right."
Using a hammer to protect grass—this statement now sounded like a joke. His second spirit, hidden until now, had not only failed to deliver any surprise attack, but it also couldn't protect the grass in his right hand.
Tang San laughed self-deprecatingly. Now, he was beginning to doubt his teacher and father. If he hadn't cultivated the Blue Silver Grass but instead cultivated the Clear Sky Hammer, he would definitely have defeated Cheng Xiao by now.
A spirit with spirit rings and a spirit without spirit rings were completely different concepts. If he could have added spirit rings to the Clear Sky Hammer, how could he have ended up in this situation?
Looking at Tang San, whose face was full of self-deprecation and whose expression was somewhat dazed, Cheng Xiao slowly withdrew his spear. His gaze swept over the faces of everyone in the VIP seats, and he said in a deep voice, "Announce the result of the match."
Upon hearing this, the referee quickly exchanged glances with Emperor Xue Ye and the others, then cleared his throat and said in a more emphasizing voice, "Seven Star Academy wins this match!"
"In the following matches, I hope everyone can follow Cheng Xiao's example and stop when it's done. Otherwise, those who use excessive methods will be disqualified."
The referee's words clearly carried a warning tone. However, he hadn't expected that Cheng Xiao wouldn't inflict further serious injury on Tang San at the last moment. He was quite approving of this behavior. After all, so many people were watching. If Tang San were seriously injured, then more people would definitely act recklessly.
In a sense, Cheng Xiao's actions were a way of giving face to the rules of the competition.
After bowing to the referee, Cheng Xiao turned around, strode off the Soul Arena, and then returned to the rest room under the watchful eyes of countless people.
Tang San, caught in a dilemma and filled with doubt, was taken away by Flander and the others.
...
Night fell at Shrek Academy.
After the qualifying rounds, Flander and Liu Erlong took Grandmaster and Tang San back to the academy for treatment. After waking up, Grandmaster first asked Tang San if he was alright. Upon learning that Tang San was mostly unharmed, he returned to his room with Liu Erlong's help.
"Sigh..." Lying wearily on the bed, Grandmaster's mind was filled with thoughts of how to explain things to Tang San. Today's battle had truly dealt a significant blow to Tang San's Dao heart.
At this rate, forget about winning the championship; even getting a top-three finish would be a miracle for Shrek Academy.
As Grandmaster was lost in thought, the door to his room suddenly opened, and a tall figure walked in. He wore a tattered robe, his disheveled hair draped over his shoulders, his aged face etched with hardship, and his cloudy eyes revealing a sense of despair.
The moment the man appeared in the room, Grandmaster abruptly sat up in bed. Looking at the suddenly appearing man, he said in a low voice, "Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao?"
"Yu Xiaogang, is this how you teach my son?" Tang Hao's icy voice echoed silently in the room.
As his voice fell, Tang Hao slowly raised his right hand. Instantly, a black light condensed in his hand, transforming into a Haotian Hammer the size of a water vat.
With the appearance of the Haotian Hammer martial soul, nine spirit rings also silently appeared on Tang Hao's body: two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red. The immense spirit power fluctuations nearly shattered Grandmaster's small wooden house.
"Your Majesty, what is this?" Tang Hao's sudden action startled Grandmaster, who involuntarily shivered and stammered.
Hearing this, Tang Hao didn't waste any words. He stepped forward, grabbed Grandmaster by the neck, and lifted him high. Under absolute power, Grandmaster had no ability to resist.
Tang Hao's eyes flashed with an uncertain light as he questioned, "Yu Xiaogang, you promised me that you would never let Xiao San use the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul unless absolutely necessary. Now everyone knows that Xiao San possesses the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul. Do you want Xiao San to face the Spirit Hall's pursuit?"
With his neck gripped, Grandmaster's face flushed red, and he struggled to breathe, but he still managed to explain, "Your Majesty...you...misunderstand...it was...Xiao San...he...used it himself."
"I...reminded him several times, but he still used the Clear Sky Hammer. It's not my fault."
"If it's not your fault, who else can you blame?" Tang Hao's eyes flashed with cold light as he roared.
"Your Majesty, Xiao San just wanted to win, you can't blame him!" Grandmaster explained with difficulty.
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao was about to explode. The thought of Tang San being hunted down by the Spirit Hall made him furious, his features contorted into a terrifying expression, his chest heaving as he panted heavily.
"That unfilial son! Didn't I tell him not to use the Clear Sky Hammer unless absolutely necessary?" Tang Hao, enraged and furious, threw Grandmaster to the ground with a swift motion.
"Hiss!" Grandmaster gasped in pain, clutching his arm as he scrambled to his feet, not daring to utter a sound.
"Yu Xiaogang, since Xiao San has become your disciple and treats you like a father, you should act like one. You knew that using his second spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer, would bring him death, so why didn't you stop him?"
"Your Majesty, this isn't entirely my fault. It's Xiao San, not me, who possesses twin spirits. You know his temperament; once he's stubborn, not even ten oxen could hold him back."
"Besides, I don't think this is a good thing. Although the Spirit Hall's power is at its zenith, it's not invincible. You were a ruthless figure who single-handedly destroyed the Spirit Hall back then. Even if the Spirit Hall wants to hunt down Xiao San, they should be wary of you, Your Majesty."
Grandmaster's words left Tang Hao speechless. His eyes widened, and after a long pause, he pondered, "Then what do we do now? Now that Xiao San's Clear Sky Hammer has been revealed, the Spirit Hall will definitely take action."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will arrange everything regarding Xiao San's safety. I will travel to Wuhun City to see Bibi Dong in a few days. Considering our past relationship, she shouldn't make things too difficult for Xiao San."
Hearing this, Tang Hao snorted coldly and said, "That's for the best."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Hao's figure vanished, and the room returned to its usual calm, as if nothing had happened.
Only Grandmaster shook his head with a wry smile, slumped into a chair, and lowered his head, lost in thought.
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