Chapter 104: The Three Heroes versus the Twin Hammers, Part III
Dugu Bo's heart sank as he suddenly remembered the Haotian Sect's other legendary skill the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique. This powerful hammer technique was often hyped as a master blacksmith's secret skill, and in the heat of the fight, he had forgotten its deadly potential.
"It's already too late!" Tang Hao sneered.
Through their intense clash, Tang Hao had managed to complete his power accumulation. In an instant, all eighty one strikes of the technique's accumulated power were released, bolstered by the terrifying force of his Haotian True Body. The massive surge of energy was directed right at the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor.
Despite the agility of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's enormous form, it was unable to fully evade the blow, forcing Dugu Bo to leap back in desperation. His Martial Soul True Body shattered in that single instant, and he suffered intense backlash, vomiting blood.
But the power of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique didn't end there. A shockwave blasted into Dugu Bo, sending him hurtling backward.
"Old Poison!" Head Instructor Lu Feng shouted, his face contorted in fury as he leapt to catch the injured Dugu Bo midair.
Dugu Bo struggled to remain conscious but quickly blacked out from his injuries. Lu Feng's face grew grim; his old friend had been badly injured. With Dugu Bo down, facing the Tang brothers alone would be nearly impossible.
"You've gotten your revenge. Now leave! Otherwise, Tianxing Academy will consider this an all out feud," Lu Feng said, gritting his teeth to suppress his anger.
"Leave? Old man, are you dreaming? If Ye Wen doesn't come out and apologize to my sister, I'll hammer down anyone who comes my way!" Tang Hao scoffed.
However, his hammer had returned to its original size, indicating that the energy drain from the Haotian True Body was more significant than he'd anticipated even he couldn't maintain it indefinitely.
At this point, Tang Xiao had no choice but to go along with his younger brother's actions.
The Titan Python was a legendary soul beast, said to be a descendant of the Mountain Dragon King. While it lacked the terrifying venom of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, it was still regarded as a top tier martial soul, possessing innate control over earth elements and an incredibly powerful physique capable of constricting its enemies to death.
Wrapping his fallen friend securely with earth element protection, Lu Feng understood that they had crossed a line into a true inter faction conflict. There was no room left to hold back; this was a battle with no retreat.
Unfortunately, the Titan Python's constriction skills were ineffective against these hammer wielding brothers.
"You leave me no choice!" Lu Feng declared resolutely.
The Tang brothers were unfazed, understanding the nature of the Titan Python soul beast well. Their assessment was that it excelled in control but lacked offensive power. Its primary strength lay in manipulating earth elements to restrict opponents, which posed little threat to two powerful weapon soul masters like them, especially given their higher soul power levels.
Yellow brown soul power surged, and the Titan Python let out a resonant roar, its scales gleaming.
"Self Created Soul Skill: Fortress of Stone!"
With a commanding shout, the ground beneath the Titan Python cracked and rose in rocky fragments.
"Take this!" Lu Feng growled.
Tang Hao charged forward, planning to overwhelm Lu Feng just as he had with Dugu Bo.
Under Lu Feng's control, the rocky debris compressed into solid boulders and launched toward Tang Hao.
"Pitiful tricks! Trying to show off?" Tang Hao sneered, swinging his right arm to smash the boulders. These massive rocks, which would pulverize an ordinary person, were nothing to him he shattered them one by one with ease.
Tang Xiao, watching from a distance, began to realize something was off. Though the rocks posed little real threat, they were endless, preventing them from accumulating the power required for the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique. Using the Haotian Nine Absolutes would drain too much energy.
It became clear that Lu Feng was aiming to exhaust them by leveraging his mastery over earth element control.
"Impressive, but the Haotian Sect's reputation must be upheld. We'll simply have to bring suffering to Tianxing Academy," Tang Xiao thought, moving swiftly toward Lu Feng.
However, Lu Feng, having grasped the essence of earth element control, was ready for him. With a wave of his hand, a field of earth spikes erupted from the ground. Though the Haotian Hammer was immensely powerful, neither brother had yet reached Title Douluo status and thus lacked the ability to fly, forcing them to endure this trap.
Lu Feng's earlier miscalculation, thinking gravity would restrain the brothers, had only strengthened them. Due to their martial soul, they were accustomed to extreme gravity conditions a simple oversight had allowed them to turn the tide against Dugu Bo.
While Fortress of Stone held the brothers at bay, Lu Feng knew it was a temporary solution. The technique was incredibly soul power intensive, and his own reserves would not hold out much longer. He was fighting a desperate battle.
"I'm sorry, Principal Ye Wen," Lu Feng thought with despair. "It seems this old bag of bones has brought shame upon the academy. Still, to have battled the Haotian Twin Stars to this extent… I've given my all."
As Lu Feng's Fortress of Stone weakened, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao sensed victory drawing near.
"Outrageous! How dare you come here to stir trouble in Tianxing Academy!"
A cold voice suddenly cut through the chaos.
There, in the sky, hovered Ah Yin, her Blue Silver wings spread wide, her gaze frosty.
"Lady Ah Yin, stay back! Both of them are Soul Douluo they're far too strong for you to face!" Lu Feng shouted. He recognized Ye Wen's wife and knew that despite her courage, her power was no match for these two.
But Ah Yin paid him no mind. On her way back with Mishael, she had sensed the intense battle occurring at Tianxing Academy. She had sent Mishael back to her clan, rushing here to support the academy. After hearing from the teachers, she knew who had attacked.
Tianxing Academy was a labor of love, something she had watched her beloved Ye Wen painstakingly build, navigating the interests of powerful factions. This was their home, and she couldn't stand by while these intruders defiled it, regardless of the power gap.
"Tianxing Academy may be small, but it's not a place to be trampled by anyone."
"Seventh Soul Skill: Blue Silver Sword Emperor True Body!"
Summoning all seven of her soul rings, Ah Yin activated her Martial Soul True Body without hesitation.
"You'll pay for your transgressions! Blue Silver Domain: Ten Thousand Sword Domain!!"
An immense domain expanded outward. The ravaged earth was quickly covered with sharp blades of Blue Silver Grass, all aimed at the Tang brothers.
(End of Chapter)
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