Neither side had expected that a trip to Mingde Hall in the Sun Moon Empire would lead them not to experts from the Sun Moon Empire, but to their mortal enemies.
The truth of what happened back then was naturally clear to Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo given their status, but Tang Hao also played an important role in it.
If he hadn't personally severely wounded the previous Pope, Qian Xunji, Bibi Dong wouldn't have found the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.
At that time, Qian Xunji, a Titled Douluo, was not someone Bibi Dong could easily provoke.
It can be said that Tang Hao was responsible for at least seventy percent of Qian Xunji's death, and he was consequently placed on Spirit Hall's wanted list.
"It's you two old geezers."
Tang Hao's heart sank when he saw Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo. He cursed inwardly and turned to flee into the distance.
With these two present, his objective for tonight was impossible to achieve. He needed to figure out how to retreat safely.
In his current state, dealing with just one of them would be extremely difficult, let alone both of them whose combat power surged when they teamed up.
Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo exchanged a look, and with their unspoken understanding, they immediately pursued Tang Hao.
The plan had changed. Compared to investigating the Sun Moon Empire's situation, Tang Hao's threat was clearly more important.
"Buzz!"
Just then, an imperceptible mental force swept over the three, instantly causing the already tense trio to erupt, and the fragile balance was broken.
"Tang Hao, prepare to die!"
A Coiling Dragon Rod, twelve feet long and wrapped with a golden dragon, appeared in Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo's hands at some unknown point.
Two yellow, two purple, and five black spirit rings, nine in total, emerged around each of them.
The brothers' century of tacit understanding made their auras seem as one. Their combined spirit power pressure of level ninety-six directly reached level ninety-seven, and was even breaking through to a higher level.
This terrifying pressure bore down on Tang Hao, making him feel breathless.
"You old geezers, you lost to my grandfather back then. Today, I'll let you reacquaint yourselves with the power of Haotian."
Tang Hao's gaze turned cold, and a low voice rang out, like an explosion in the air.
As he spoke, he raised his right hand, and a black light condensed in his palm, forming a massive Clear Sky Hammer. Nine spirit rings silently appeared on him.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, and finally, that touch of blood-red.
The nine spirit rings completely enveloped his body. The ninth one, a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring different from the black ones, now fully unleashed its blood-red light waves, and Tang Hao's aura instantly became incredibly terrifying.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
Amidst terrifying explosions, Tang Hao stumbled back several steps before barely stabilizing himself. Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo's bodies also paused, and surprise appeared on their faces.
This was their first time clashing with Tang Hao. Even though he had now reached level ninety-five, they hadn't taken him seriously. But from their first exchange, the violent shaking of the Coiling Dragon Rod in their hands constantly reminded them that Tang Hao was not an easy opponent.
There was no time for further thought. Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo, with perfect coordination, attacked Tang Hao from both sides. Two Coiling Dragon Rods, one left, one right, one up, one down, worked together flawlessly.
The third spirit ring on the Coiling Dragon Rod shone brightly, and the entire long staff expanded several times its size. A low dragon's roar also emanated from it, resisting Tang Hao's Slaughter God Domain.
"These three guys are truly formidable. If I were to face any one of them, I'd be in danger of defeat within a hundred close-combat moves." In the darkness, Xu Yunxiao and the others gathered, coldly watching the three fighting in the sky. Elder Chen said with a solemn expression.
"The one wielding the large hammer is the youngest Titled Douluo on the Douluo Continent, Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao. He was the one who killed the previous Pope, and he is also the Titled Douluo with the most terrifying combat record in the past century."
"As for the other two elders using staffs, they are Enshriners of Spirit Hall, active decades ago. It's been unknown how long since they last made a move, and both are level ninety-six Super Douluo." Dugu Bo stood aside, his expression complex and solemn, as he spoke.
He once could only look up to the backs of these three, but now he could already follow in their footsteps, and his spirit power level was even in the same realm as Tang Hao's.
And all of this was given to him by Xu Tianyang, which completely maxed out his loyalty to the Sun Moon Empire.
Feng Tianxiang heard this and looked at the three in the arena with a battle-hungry expression, stroking the longsword in his hand. A low sword hum echoed in his ears.
"Have the surrounding personnel been evacuated?"
"Your Majesty, the students around Test Site One have been evacuated. There's no need to worry about the battle's aftermath affecting the students and causing casualties." Elder Chen's expression straightened as he cupped his hands and said.
"Hmph!" Mu Mengyu snorted coldly upon hearing this, and said with murderous intent, "No matter who it is, unauthorized intrusion into Mingde Hall is a capital offense."
"No rush, Tianyang has other arrangements. Spirit Hall's strength is unfathomable, and the Hall of Enshrinement is even more Spirit Hall's stabilizing force. Let's take this opportunity to cripple one of its arms first." Xu Yunxiao's eyes were also filled with murderous intent, but he was calmer, seeking to maximize profit in every matter.
"However, the Sun Moon Empire cannot bear the full brunt of this matter. Does Clear Sky Sect want to be a coward?!"
"Hmph! It's not up to them."
..."Haotian True Body!"
The battle finally entered a white-hot stage. Facing the combined efforts of Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo, Tang Hao was beaten to the point of spitting blood and his old injuries relapsed after only a few exchanges.
After his battle with Qian Xunji back then, he was ambushed multiple times by Spirit Hall. Although he repeatedly broke through Spirit Hall's inescapable net, his injuries lingered for a long time, forming hidden wounds.
Coupled with his extreme decadence and alcoholism for the next six years, allowing the hidden injuries to corrode his body, he had reached a point of no return.
At this moment, facing the combined encirclement of Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo, two level ninety-six Super Douluo, he was the first to succumb to the pressure and activated his seventh spirit ring.
The enormous black Clear Sky Hammer behind Tang Hao suddenly bloomed, and a strong black light surged and churned. The massive Clear Sky Hammer expanded with the wind, actually growing to over a hundred meters in length.
The enormous hammerhead was like a small mountain.
Haotian True Body, this was the Martial Soul True Body of the 'Number One Tool Spirit under Heaven', and also the pinnacle of power on the current Douluo Continent, the strongest and most formidable offensive Spirit.
"Hmph!"
"What a 'Number One Tool Spirit under Heaven'. I only recognize the Clear Sky Hammer in Tang Chen's hands as the number one under heaven. As for you, you're still a bit lacking."
"Coiling Dragon True Body!"
Facing the oppressive force of the Haotian True Body, Qian Jun and Title Douluo Jiangmo, unwilling to show weakness, activated their Martial Soul True Body and lit up their eighth spirit ring.
The Coiling Dragon Rod in Title Douluo Jiangmo's hand spun like a windmill. The golden dragon on the Coiling Dragon Rod seemed to come alive, accompanied by bursts of dragon roars, forming a giant golden ring that directly crashed towards Tang Hao.
Meanwhile, Qian Jun Douluo's aura surged, and the Coiling Dragon Rod in his hand, without any fancy moves, smashed down directly at Tang Hao. The two cooperated perfectly, and that terrifying spirit power descended from the sky like a destructive force.