The battle began quickly. Chu Bai originally thought Tang San would first use Maternal Bind, but Tang San's actions surprised him slightly. Almost at the very start of the fight, Tang San activated his Eight Spider Soul Bones while simultaneously using Ghost Shadow Maze.
With his arms swinging, afterimages erupted, and the various hidden weapons in his hands shot forward in a strange arc toward the Soul Master ahead!
Caught off guard by Tang San's sudden burst, the Soul Master's expression changed. He hurriedly used his soul power to defend against Tang San's hidden weapons.
At the same time, he activated his Martial Soul—a long staff!The staff whistled through the air, unleashing a powerful wind force and striking toward Tang San. However, Tang San's speed, combined with the piercing capability of his hidden weapons, made the attack extremely painful for him to endure.
"Ah! Fight me head-on!"
The Soul Master roared.
Tang San snorted coldly. His body shifted rapidly, suddenly landing in front of the Soul Master and unleashing Crane-Control Dragon Seize!
Using a technique that relied on leverage and agility, he sent the Soul Master flying. Simultaneously, the Eight Spider Soul Bones pierced through, their sharp legs cutting the Soul Master's skin!
"First Soul Skill, Blue Silver Bind!"
The Blue Silver Grass erupted from the ground, binding the Soul Master completely, while Tang San also deployed Web Constriction.
Layered by the Blue Silver Grass and poisoned, the Soul Master couldn't break free.
"You lost."
Tang San said coldly.
"Nonsense!"
The Soul Master clearly refused to admit defeat.
"My Eight Spider Soul Bones contain a deadly poison. By now, you should be breathing heavily, your soul power dispersing, and your body weakened. If you don't admit defeat now, you'll lose your life."
A cold light flickered in Tang San's eyes, sending chills down the Soul Master's spine. Indeed, his condition matched Tang San's words exactly, filling him with fear.
He had thought facing a Soul Master would be like a father beating his son. He never expected this opponent to be so insane, employing all sorts of tactics to torment him!
"I admit defeat!"
The Soul Master said in a low voice.
The stands erupted with applause, while Tang San looked coldly around: "Anyone else?"
Chu Bai smiled. "This guy is too arrogant. I'll teach him a lesson."
With that, Chu Bai transformed into an afterimage and landed on the stage.
"Sorry, your soul power is far above mine. You shouldn't mind, right?" Chu Bai grinned.
"It's you."
Tang San's eyes blazed with killing intent. If he had the chance, he would kill Chu Bai today. Hidden weapons were his only opportunity.
"Here's the deal. I won't bully you. Since you dared to accept a no-level-limit arena, you should know how unfair such a match can be."
"I won't use any Soul Ring skills. If you hurt me, consider it your victory."
Chu Bai summoned his Pangu Axe and looked at Tang San.
Tang San didn't speak. Repeated failures had changed his mindset. Coupled with Xiao Wu leaving him, he had become irritable, eager to enhance his strength. That's why he came here.
"Ah! You already seek death, Dragon Whisker Needles, Hundred Hidden Weapons!"
Tang San shouted, his hands moving with incredible speed. Countless hidden weapons turned into afterimages and assaulted Chu Bai, leaving almost no room to dodge and cutting off all retreat.
Moreover, Tang San's figure shifted rapidly, appearing from all directions. Hidden weapons were everywhere!
Chu Bai narrowed his eyes. The chaotic energy released from the Pangu Axe automatically surrounded his body. Combined with his own immense soul power, it formed a unique protective barrier!
"Boom!"
Tang San's hidden weapons constantly fell to the ground, only for him to realize in shock that his weapons could not penetrate the special aura around Chu Bai!
"Impossible! Any barrier must have a weakness. Strike the right spot, and there will be a flaw!"
"Boom!"
Tang San continued attacking while closing in on Chu Bai. A barely noticeable black light surged in his hands—the Haotian Hammer appeared.
He swung the Haotian Hammer, simultaneously summoning his Eight Spider Soul Bones, their sharp legs stabbing at Chu Bai!
This burst from Tang San could perhaps kill a Soul Master, but facing Chu Bai, he felt powerless.
"Damn it! Blue Silver Bind! Parasitism! Web Constriction!"
Tang San unleashed all three of his soul skills simultaneously, yet they shattered instantly upon touching Chu Bai's aura.
Seeing his fragile Blue Silver Grass, Tang San was dumbfounded.
"You little punk! That Yu Xiaogang set you up. Why cultivate Haotian Hammer? Any competent fighter can counter your Blue Silver Grass."
"Did he make you a Soul Fighter, a titled Douluo, before cultivating Haotian Hammer? You really think you could reach that level with your useless Blue Silver Grass?"
Chu Bai mocked. He knew Tang San's Blue Silver Grass would undergo a qualitative change at the fifth Soul Ring, but since he was here, he wouldn't give him the chance.
"One day, I'll go to the Star Dou Great Forest and kill the Blue Silver Emperor. Let's see how you evolve then," Chu Bai thought to himself.
Tang San retorted, "Impossible. Teacher won't harm me. Don't try to drive a wedge between us."
"Who's driving a wedge? I'm just telling you the truth. I'd love it if you two useless master and disciple stayed together."
Chu Bai smiled, releasing immense soul power, and launched a proactive attack.
His assault was fierce—punches, kicks, elbows, knees—all used in a frenzy from all directions against Tang San.
Tang San could only retreat step by step, relying on the strong defensive ability of his Eight Spider Soul Bones to prevent being thrown out.
"Bro, I've suppressed my soul power to Level 45. You still can't beat me?" Chu Bai laughed.
"Damn it!"
Tang San's eyes turned blood-red. Black light surged from the Haotian Hammer. He then used the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique taught by Tang Hao, gathering immense force and whipping up violent winds.
"Haotian Hammer, Chaotic Cloak!!"
Tang San roared. The sudden eruption of the Haotian Hammer resisted Chu Bai's attack while continuously growing in power. Chu Bai's eyes narrowed, and he threw another punch.
"Boom!"
The punch stirred up violent winds, unleashing terrifying force and explosive sounds, smashing against Tang San's Haotian Hammer.
The collision sent Tang San flying backward from the sheer force.
(End of Chapter)