Facing the approaching Tang San, Yan merely smiled indifferently.
In the previous battle, under the enhancement of the Clear Sky Formation, Tang Xiao had his strength increased by 200%, and even executed the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, combining all nine power techniques into the ultimate killing move—Slaughter Word. However, he still couldn't shake Yan in the slightest and ultimately died at Yan's hands.
Yan could have ended Tang Xiao much sooner, but he noticed that Tang Xiao was trying to wear him down. If he had killed Tang Xiao too easily, it might have scared Tang San away.
Thus, he deliberately created the illusion that Tang Xiao was on equal footing with him, luring Tang San into battle.
Yan knew that his actions hunting the Sea Demon Whale King and defeating Poseidon had already angered the Sea God. The Sea God would surely intervene, or else Tang San wouldn't have obtained the Sea God's Trident so quickly.
It was possible the Sea God might even be secretly scheming behind the scenes.
Therefore, this time, Yan would not let the tiger return to the mountain; he would kill Tang San without mercy, ensuring he didn't have a chance to ascend to godhood.
As Tang San grew nearer, Yan's lips curled into a cold smile, his gaze full of disdain toward Tang San.
He didn't immediately meet Tang San's charge, but rather, in an almost imperceptible manner, quietly released his soul power.
The power spread like an invisible current in the abyss, silently engulfing the entire battlefield above.
Tang San, who had been charging at full speed, suddenly felt an unprecedented heaviness press down on him, as if his shoulders were weighed down by a thousand-pound burden.
This invisible pressure made it difficult for him to breathe. His speed slowed abruptly, and his body began to tremble slightly, struggling to maintain his flight posture.
Tang San looked up at Yan in shock, a gleam of disbelief flashing in his eyes.
"After fighting with Uncle, he still has such immense soul power!"
Fully restrained, Tang San's back chilled, and cold sweat poured from his body.
He knew that if this continued, he would have no means to fight back.
"Useless Tang San, you can only rage impotently. Prepare to die!"
Yan's Fire God Sword was poised in his hand, ready to strike a lethal blow to Tang San.
In this life-and-death moment, Tang San suddenly hurled the Sea God Trident.
The Sea God Trident erupted in a dazzling light, seeming to contain boundless Sea God's power, instantly increasing its weight to 108,000 pounds!
The enormous Sea God Trident shot toward the direction of the Spirit Master army a thousand meters away.
Tang San tried to use the terrifying momentum of the Sea God Trident to distract Yan.
With this power, he soared into the air, instantly breaking free from Yan's pressure.
Yan's expression shifted slightly upon seeing this.
The cunning and devious Tang San had found a way to break free under his immense pressure.
After all, the Sea God Trident was a divine artifact. Once its weight surged to 108,000 pounds, the resulting strike could instantly obliterate many ordinary Soul Masters.
Tang San's attack had been too sudden.
Even with a few of the Elders around, they wouldn't necessarily be able to save those ordinary Soul Masters.
To minimize unnecessary casualties, Yan teleported back.
The Fire God Sword in his hand expanded to a hundred meters long once again. The red-gold flames erupted like a volcanic eruption, slashing powerfully at the approaching Sea God Trident.
The two divine artifacts collided in midair, releasing a deafening roar.
The red-gold flames and the blue-gold light intertwined, and the space itself seemed to be torn apart. The entire battlefield trembled at that moment.
Under the powerful shockwave, the Sea God Trident was sent flying and shrank back to Tang San's hand.
Taking advantage of the recoil, Tang San soared into the air once more, creating some distance between himself and Yan.
Looking at the Sea God Trident in his hand, a complex expression flashed across Tang San's face.
He realized that even with a divine artifact in hand, the gap between himself and Yan was still considerable.
"Tang San what skill is there in ambushing innocent Soul Masters? Haven't you always wanted to take revenge on me?"
Yan sneered.
"With the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and the Sea God Trident, do you think you can defeat me? How did the Sea God choose such a useless person as his successor!"
Yan's merciless ridicule felt like a sharp blade stabbing deep into Tang San's heart, filling him with both pain and fury.
Tang San had no words in response, only gripping the Sea God Trident tightly in his hands, a stronger blue-gold glow radiating from his body.
His gaze was firm and resolute, as if he had already made up his mind to battle Yan to the end.
Tang San was well aware that, although he possessed two 100,000-year soul rings, there was still a significant soul power gap between him and Yan.
Any soul skill he used from his Blue Silver Emperor martial soul would be perfectly countered by Yan's flames.
His Clear Sky Hammer didn't even have a soul ring, and the Chaotic Wind Hammering Method was the strongest attack he could muster with the Clear Sky Hammer.
But Yan would never give him the chance to build up power.
Therefore, in order to not waste a single bit of soul power, he would make the best use of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and the Sea God Trident to deal with Yan.
"Yan, don't be so arrogant. Let me show you the true power of the Sea God!"
Tang San shouted, and both the Killing God Domain and Blue Silver Domain were simultaneously activated. White and blue-gold light intertwined and spread from his body.
With the amplification from the two domains, the Sea God Trident in his hands suddenly flared up with brilliant light.
The blue-gold glow was mixed with golden ripples, and a powerful force erupted from the tip of the Sea God Trident, forming a massive golden ring of light. It descended from the sky, bringing with it immense authority and restraining power, attempting to enclose Yan within it.
Yan knew that Tang San was using one of the Sea God Trident's techniques — Unstable Wind and Waves.
Under its restriction, even a Title Douluo above level 95 would find it hard to escape.
Moreover, it was further enhanced by the two domains.
But Tang San had underestimated Yan.
Facing the descending golden ring of light and pressure, Yan simply smiled disdainfully, showing no intention of dodging.
He once again swung the Fire God Sword in his hand. The sword tip lightly touched the air, and crimson-gold flames instantly condensed into a brilliant sword light. It tore through the sky, slicing through the air, and directly clashed with the massive golden ring.
Boom—
The two forces collided, releasing an ear-splitting roar.
As the golden ring shattered, Yan's figure had already appeared like a shadow, just a hundred meters above Tang San. The Fire God Sword was pointed straight at Tang San, and murderous intent radiated from him.
Tang San's pupils contracted sharply, and he felt the overwhelming pressure. The fear of being immobilized gripped him once again.
He knew that under Yan's immense pressure, even his teleportation ability would be ineffective.
After Xiao Wu's sacrifice, the Invincible Body skill granted to him couldn't block an attack empowered by divine power.
In the split second, the Sea God's power inside Tang San surged fiercely. The Vast Sea Shield released from his forehead, enveloping him completely.
Under everyone's watch, Tang San disappeared without a trace.
However, Yan's attack still surged toward him.
"Pathetic San, do you think hiding in the Vast Sea Shield will save you? Too naive!"