Chapter 18: Tang Hao Is Unmatched? Yun Yuan Takes the Stage
Then, he looked up at Peng Yuan above. His legs suddenly exerted force as he leapt straight up, his figure shooting into the air like lightning. The pitch-black, gleaming Clear Sky Hammer surged directly toward Peng Yuan.
But in response, Peng Yuan had no intention of clashing head-on with Tang Hao. The second soul ring on his body lit up.
"Second soul skill: Roc Spreads Its Wings."
As his words fell, Peng Yuan's speed increased, allowing him to evade Tang Hao's incoming attack directly.
After missing his strike, Tang Hao had just landed when he saw Peng Yuan above once again sending several wind blades toward him.
Seeing this, Tang Hao could only swing the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand. The fierce and powerful hammer smashed each wind blade one by one.
However, this kind of battle left Tang Hao feeling extremely stifled.
Peng Yuan refused to confront him head-on, only dragging things out, which made him very uncomfortable. If he didn't find a way to counter this, it wouldn't be long before his soul power was completely exhausted, and he would lose.
With this thought, Tang Hao swung the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand and pointed it straight at Peng Yuan above, venting his dissatisfaction.
"Peng Yuan, all you do is dodge. Do you not dare to face me head-on?"
"As a so-called genius of Spirit Hall, even with one more soul ring than me, you're actually this cowardly. I look down on you."
"If you have the ability, then come and clash with me openly."
Faced with Tang Hao's mockery, Peng Yuan clenched his fists tightly, just about to retort.
The next moment—
Beside the arena, the disciples of Clear Sky Sect all echoed Tang Hao.
"That's right. His soul power level is six ranks higher than our Clear Sky Sect's Tang Hao, and he even has one more soul ring, yet he fights like a rat."
"If you want us to accept defeat wholeheartedly, then defeat us head-on. Otherwise, even if our Clear Sky Sect loses, we won't acknowledge the result."
"Exactly. A true man fights head-on. Even if you win like this, it's a dishonorable victory."
Hearing this, Peng Yuan above could no longer endure it. Anger surged in his heart as he looked down at Tang Hao.
"Tang Hao, since your Clear Sky Sect refuses to accept this, then I'll defeat you head-on and make you and your Clear Sky Sect disciples accept it completely."
Seeing that Peng Yuan was finally willing to clash head-on, a smile appeared at the corner of Tang Hao's mouth. It seemed this Peng Yuan wasn't a shameless person after all.
If he kept relying on his aerial advantage, even if he defeated him, Tang Hao would never acknowledge it.
Such a victory would be dishonorable. Why would he admit it?
"Good. Then I will also show you my highest respect. I will use my second soul skill to clash with you."
"How about we decide the outcome in one strike?"
At this moment, Tang Hao's face was filled with excitement as he proposed this to Peng Yuan above.
"Alright, one strike decides the outcome."
Hearing this, Peng Yuan did not refuse and directly nodded in agreement.
Although his Great Roc martial soul excelled in speed, its attack power was not weak.
With his third soul skill and a six-rank advantage in soul power, he did not believe he would lose to Tang Hao.
After the agreement, the third soul ring on Peng Yuan's body lit up, and the wings behind him emitted dazzling white light.
"Third soul skill: Roc Splits the Sky!"
As Peng Yuan's voice fell, a massive white slash burst forth from the sweep of his wings, carrying a powerful, piercing force as it shot straight toward Tang Hao below.
"Haha, good timing!"
"Second soul skill: Wild Hammer!"
The second soul ring on Tang Hao's body finally lit up as he unleashed his second soul skill.
In the next instant, his pitch-black, gleaming Clear Sky Hammer doubled in size. The length from the handle to the hammerhead nearly reached his head.
Gripping the Clear Sky Hammer tightly with both hands, he swung the terrifying weapon with full force to meet Peng Yuan's slash.
The slash and the giant hammer collided, producing a deafening sound that echoed throughout the arena. But in the end, in terms of attack power, it still could not rival Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer.
After shattering the white slash, Tang Hao's momentum did not diminish. He stomped heavily on the ground and leapt up, smashing toward Peng Yuan.
Facing this attack, Peng Yuan raised his wings in front of him, attempting to block the Clear Sky Hammer.
But the Clear Sky Hammer excelled in raw strength. After a single strike, Peng Yuan let out a scream and was directly smashed down, falling off the arena.
After defeating Peng Yuan and landing successfully, Tang Hao revealed a proud and triumphant expression. Planting the Clear Sky Hammer before him, he arrogantly looked toward the younger generation of Spirit Hall.
"It seems your Spirit Hall geniuses can't even withstand a few of my hammer strikes. This is all you amount to."
"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge me? If there is, I, Tang Hao, will face you all."
"Of course, if you want to come up and humiliate yourselves, I don't mind letting you experience the power of the Clear Sky Hammer."
Seeing Tang Hao's arrogant demeanor, the Spirit Hall geniuses below the arena clenched their fists tightly. Their faces flushed red as they glared at Tang Hao in fury.
They were angry. To be humiliated like this by Tang Hao in Spirit City, who could help them strike back and restore their pride?
Not only were they furious, but even Qian Xunji and Qian Daoliu, who were watching from the high platform, did not look pleased.
Especially Qian Xunji. If not for Tang Chen being present, he would have already wanted to drive these arrogant and rude fellows out of Spirit City.
Even the usually indifferent Qian Daoliu, who rarely concerned himself with worldly matters, felt some dissatisfaction. How could these Clear Sky Sect disciples be so ill-mannered?
Originally, he had thought this was a friendly exchange between the younger generations of Spirit Hall and Clear Sky Sect and that Tang Hao, this super genius, could also put some pressure on Spirit Hall's talents.
This situation was clearly different.
The younger generation of Spirit Hall could not win, and they were holding a breath of frustration in their hearts. If they did not release it, it might affect their future.
At this moment, a clear yet cold voice, calm yet piercing, rang out.
"They're not enough. I'll do it."
The moment he heard this voice, Qian Xunji on the high platform was first delighted, then quickly calmed down.
Although his disciple was extremely talented, Tang Hao had been cultivating far longer than Yun Yuan. His soul power level was nearly double that of Yun Yuan.
With such a gap, it would be quite difficult for Yun Yuan to defeat Tang Hao.
If they were at the same level, Qian Xunji believed that his disciple Yun Yuan could beat Tang Hao like beating a dog.
Hearing the voice, everyone else also looked toward Yun Yuan's direction, only to see a child with sharp, confident eyes and a powerful aura stepping forward.
A child?
Everyone present was filled with question marks.
After seeing Yun Yuan's true appearance, the hope that had just risen on the Spirit Hall side was instantly doused with a bucket of cold water.
Yun Yuan was so young. What could he do? Could he really defeat Tang Hao, who seemed as invincible as a war god?
Meanwhile, on the Clear Sky Sect side, upon seeing Yun Yuan's appearance, they burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, where did this child come from, daring to speak so arrogantly? Truly ridiculous."
Some even directly mocked Yun Yuan:
"Kid, have you even been weaned yet, talking so arrogantly here? Our hammers don't care about your age."
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End of Chapter