"Rank 92?!"
Gu Rong cursed outright. "Is this brat even human anymore?!"
But then his expression shifted drastically—
Because—
Tang Hao's sixth soul ringlit up!
—And this was Haotian Douluo's sixth soul ring!
Gu Rong didn't hesitate.
His Bone Dragon Martial Soul manifested, wrapping around everyone to shield them.
"RUMBLE—"
This time, Tang Lan and Tang Hao didn't separate immediately after clashing.
Instead, they were locked in a brief struggle—
The violent shockwaves transformed into a raging storm, tearing up the ground beneath them and blasting outward in all directions!
Even the collision against Bone Dragon Martial Soul alone was so deafening that Tang San and the others temporarily lost their hearing.
Ning Fengzhi reacted instantly, summoning his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
He simultaneously boosted strength, endurance, and soul power, barely allowing the group to withstand the impact.
The moment they snapped back to awareness, their eyes immediately locked onto the battlefield.
Tang Lan and Tang Hao had already separated—
Each retreating over a hundred meters, yet—
Both of them spun back around, preparing to unleash the 81st strike!
However—
The once unstoppable aura surrounding Tang Lan visibly weakened.
"My Undying Seal Technique?!"
Tang San's voice cracked. "That technique drains life force and foundation! Brother! You—"
Before he could finish—
"CRACK—"
Tang Lan's first soul ring shattered!!!
A massive surge of soul power erupted, instantly absorbed by Tang Lan and poured into his Thunderflame Haotian Hammer.
Destruction Power Activated—
The Thunderflame Haotian Hammer swelled to twenty meters!
Tang Hao's eyes widened in shock!
Ring Explosion?!
This brat actually knows Ring Explosion?!
Wait—no!
It wasn't the full version of Ring Explosion—the soul power utilization was too low.
"CRACK—"
"CRACK—"
"CRACK—"
"CRACK—"
Four more soul rings shattered in succession!
The vast soul energy morphed into a blazing aura, making Tang Lan appear towering and indomitable.
He had no choice but to activate Vast Sea Divine Eye, amplifying his soul energy control just to barely restrain the wild power—
Before funneling all of it into the Thunderflame Haotian Hammer.
The twenty-meter hammer—
Instantly surged to 98 meters!!!
"BOOM—"
"BOOM—"
"BOOM—"
Sixteen consecutive explosions erupted from Tang Lan's chest—
Each one a Life-Soul Core detonating!
The Thunderflame Haotian Hammer grew once more—
Reaching a staggering hundred meters!!!
Yet despite its monstrous size,
Thanks to Destruction Constant, it didn't hinder his Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique in the slightest!
Tang Lan swung down—
The 81st hammer strike descended like a collapsing sky—seeking to crush Tang Hao!!!
"HAHAHAHA—"
"Good! GOOD!!!"
"SON—WATCH CLOSELY!"
Tang Hao's seventh soul ring flared,
His Haotian Hammer shot into the air—
It too expanded to a hundred meters, gripped by a towering blood-red spectral figure.
From below—it swung upward, meeting Tang Lan's strike head-on!
"THIS IS THE TRUE—HAOTIAN AVATAR!!!"
Two colossal hammers collided—
The sky and earth trembled!!!
The sheer brilliance of the impact—
Hadn't even fully reached them yet—
But Tang San and the others instantly lost consciousness.
They didn't even stand a chance.
Only Gu Rong remained unfazed, his eyes blazing with focus as he watched.
But just before the explosion annihilated everyone—
"SEVEN TREASURE TRUE BODY!"
Ning Fengzhi's forehead, left arm, and right arm all lit up—soul bones activated—
Boosting the Seven Treasure True Body, stacking layer upon layer of defensive barriers!
The first shockwave slammed into them—
Ning Fengzhi's face turned deathly pale—he coughed up blood on the spot!
He couldn't even speak—
All he could do was grit his teeth and desperately hold on!
Gu Rong, stunned by the sight, finally snapped out of his trance.
"Seventh Soul Skill—BONE DRAGON TRUE BODY!!!"
He barely managed to withstand the ferocious blast wave, but even so—
He was forced backward, sliding across the battlefield!
Ning Fengzhi collapsed to the ground.
A green glow from his torso bone flickered, barely keeping him alive.
Gu Rong's expression darkened significantly—
But he had no time to check on him—he had to focus on countering the residual shockwaves.
"RUMBLE—"
A mushroom cloud rose into the sky,
Flattening everything within several kilometers.
Just as it was about to engulf the mountain where the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well resided—
It abruptly stopped.
The father and son—
Had mutually withdrawn their final attacks.
"Cough, cough, cough—!"
Tang Lan violently coughed, the radiance of his golden glow dimming.
He looked miserable—
But he had survived.
He hadn't been obliterated by Tang Hao's Haotian Avatar!
Though, the price was severe.
His body was completely drained.
Even with regenerative soul bone abilities, he was barely clinging to life.
Fortunately—
Soul Bone Ability: Reset!
Like a frame rewind, Tang Lan returned to mid-air.
Right in front of Tang Hao!
Still gripping the Thunderflame Haotian Hammer, the golden glow reignited—
With a hundredfold strength, he swung the 80th hammer strike!
Tang Hao hadn't expected it at all.
Just moments ago, Tang Lan had been on the verge of collapse—
And now he had teleported right into his face?!
A point-blank ultimate attack?!
Tang Hao had already dispelled his Haotian Avatar—
Caught off guard, he had no choice but to activate Haotian Body Shield, taking the hit head-on!
"SCREEEEECH—"
A piercing grinding sound rang out as their attacks locked in a deadly stalemate.
Tang Hao exhaled in relief.
He had almost lost face—
"THUD!"
Tang Lan's left foot stomped down—
A pure white shockwaverippled outward—
Severing the soul power link between Tang Hao and the Haotian Hammer!
—Self-Created Soul Skill was still a soul skill!
"Soul Bone Ability: Extinction Meteor Stomp!"
With the Haotian Body Shield losing support,
Tang Hao was blasted backward!
The Thunderflame Haotian Hammer surged forward—
Stopping just inches from Tang Hao's face.
The intense heat and crackling lightning twisted Tang Hao's expression—
Yet his eyes remained wide open in disbelief!!!
Even as a Rank 96 Title Douluo—
If he had taken this hit unguarded,
He would have died.
And it wasn't just the hammer—
Eight Spider Lances and Ice Jade Scorpion Tail were poised at his vital points.
Tang Lan's forehead shone, the Vast Sea Divine Eye brimming with terrifying stored power—
One flicker away from delivering a killing blow.
If this had been a true life-or-death duel—
There would be no coming back.
He had...
He had lost?!
Tang Hao's mind crashed—completely freezing up.
He couldn't process reality.
Tang Lan himself remained motionless—
Even he hadn't expected his final sneak attack to work!
Until Gu Rong's voice rang out—
"Little monster, quit showing off! Get over here and heal them!"
Tang Lan finally snapped out of it, withdrawing his weapons and flying toward Gu Rong.
Mid-air, he activated Life-Soul Core.
Under its protection, Zhu Zhuqing and the others glowed with a green light—
Waking up within seconds.
As for Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong...
Tang Lan expanded Blue Silver Domain, gathering pure Blue Silver energy and Nine Yang Divine Power, channeling them through Life-Soul Blue Silver Emperor.
Within mere seconds,
Ning Rongrong's energy was completely replenished!
Her eyes snapped open, vibrant and full of life.
But Ning Fengzhi's injuries were much worse.
His internal organs had been shaken out of place.
—Only the healing effects of his torso soul bone had kept him alive.
Thankfully,
His full set of soul bones had bought him time—
Otherwise, he wouldn't have lasted this long.
Tang Lan activated the Life-Soul Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone,
Pouring in a massive amount of life force—
Then,
He implanted a Soul Seed, triggering localized growth.
From the inside, his organs slowly shifted back into place.
"Hiss—!"
Ning Fengzhi sharply inhaled, his body jerking upright—
His face filled with the realization of having just escaped death!
"Dad!"
Ning Rongrong's voice was thick with tears. "You're okay! That's all that matters! Wuuu—!"
She wanted to throw herself into his arms—
Yet she hesitated, afraid of hurting him further.
Ning Fengzhi's heart softened, pulling her close.
"Silly girl, see? I'm fine."
On the side,
Gu Rong's expression was grim.
Before departing, he had confidently claimed he was the best at defense.
Yet—
Ning Fengzhi had almost died!
And the source of all this—
Gu Rong's sharp gaze locked onto Tang Lan.
His mind was in complete turmoil.
"Little monster, that last strike of yours..."
"Even I felt threatened!!!"
"How the hell did you do it?!"
One sentence—
And every survivor was instantly thrown into shock!
What?
Gu Rong, Bone Douluo—
A Rank 95 Title Douluo!
A dual-attribute Title Douluo in defense and agility!
Tang Lan actually made him feel threatened?!
Didn't that mean—
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