Chapter 145: First Battle as a Titled Douluo (Part 2)
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During his time at the Nuoding Academy, Tang San naturally delved into the method of Fusion Rings. However, it was only now, in practical combat, that he employed it for the first time.
Tang San was quite surprised by the compatibility of two soul rings, allowing his strength to rival that of a Soul King. But now wasn't the time to dwell on this. He needed to integrate and harmonize the remaining two soul rings to achieve his utmost potential.
As the patterns emerged on the third soul ring and connected with the periphery of the second one, Tang San's soul power fluctuated to the sixtieth rank. The Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul entwined around his limbs, becoming crystal clear, resembling knee and arm guards of a suit of armor.
When the fourth ten-thousand-year soul ring merged with the outer edge of the third soul ring, a blue-golden light enveloped Tang San's entire body. An illusionary suit of armor appeared, and his formidable soul power soared to the eightieth rank, almost on par with a Titled Douluo!
The four merged soul rings rotated in alternating directions, gathering the energy of heaven and earth, continuously channelling it into Tang San's body.
"Hum!"
The peculiar soul ring, fused from four soul rings, floated behind Tang San, emitting a strange, clear sound. Six blue-golden energy-shaped Blue Silver Emperor leaves extended from both sides, swaying gracefully, exuding a sacred and majestic aura.
At this moment, Tang Hao's gaze became extremely solemn—
How far has this kid improved the Fusion Rings method?!
From Soul Master to Titled Douluo?
It sounds like a joke!
"Elder, this is my ultimate move, Fusion Rings. However, I've made some improvements and researched the essence of Fusion Rings," Tang San explained his condition. "After the successful fusion, my Blue Silver Grass attaches to my body in the form of armor. I call it the Martial Soul True Body Armor."
The Martial Soul True Body Armor, this ability doesn't exist in the original Douluo Continent novel but is a setup from the manga storyline. However, through Tang San's research, this intricate Fusion Rings method, using the Blue Silver Emperor as a carrier, can gather massive energy for armoring.
This is Tang San's true confidence!
Although it took a bit more preparation for the first real experiment, with continuous practice in the future, the preparation time would inevitably be reduced, even to the point of instantaneous activation.
In the state of Martial Soul True Body Armor, Tang San's strength had already reached the level of a Titled Douluo. He could effortlessly summon any of his four soul skills and freely combine and use them as he pleased.
"Hahaha!"
Tang Hao laughed heartily, aiming the hammerhead of Haotian Hammer at Tang San, saying, "Impressive! With just the cultivation of a Soul Master with four rings, you can possess the strength of a Titled Douluo. If you get the fifth soul ring and perform this Fusion Rings again, wouldn't you reach the level of a Titled Douluo?"
"Perhaps," Tang San didn't play modest, as he felt he had touched the essence of soul power and soul rings with his improved Fusion Rings method.
After all, before the invention of gunpowder, no one could have imagined its formidable power.
"You're not afraid that I'll delay your time? Your current state won't last long, will it?" Tang Hao's tone carried a hint of coldness. "Do you think I'm easy to deal with, that I won't kill you?"
This son of mine is somewhat naive; he needs proper education.
"No need to worry, Elder. It seems I can maintain this state for quite some time," Tang San wasn't exaggerating; it was a fact.
In the state of Martial Soul True Body Armor, he could directly draw upon the power of the earth from the ground and the radiance of the sun and moon from the light. As long as he didn't suffer severe injuries, this state could last until his physical strength was depleted.
With his current condition, he could probably sustain it for about four hours.
"Humph!"
Tang Hao snorted, throwing a punch. The condensed soul power shook the air as it headed straight for Tang San's face.
However, Tang San didn't dodge or evade; he simply released a wave of soul power, constructing a layer of soul power defense around him, blocking Tang Hao's punch effortlessly.
"Not bad," Tang Hao was somewhat surprised. The punch just now contained the soul power equivalent to a Soul King's. Even an ordinary Titled Douluo would have to step back a few paces after taking it.
But Tang San not only blocked it with soul power, but also seemed to do so effortlessly.
Impressive!
Even though Tang San's martial soul was only Blue Silver Grass and his soul power destructive force wasn't strong, with such a profound soul power foundation, learning some formidable self-created soul skills could still make him a formidable Soul Master.
"You shall not pass!"
"Elder, it's my turn to make a move!"
As soon as the words fell, Tang Hao found Tang San's figure seemingly disappearing.
"So fast!"
Upon closer inspection, he spotted eight Tang Sans, as if they were clones.
However, Tang Hao knew that this wasn't a clone-type soul skill; Tang San's speed was just too fast, coupled with his unique footwork, resulting in the illusion of eight figures before him.
There was only one real body.
Realizing this, Tang Hao didn't intend to search for the real body. After all, he wasn't proficient in mental abilities, and besides—
Boom!
Tang Hao wielded the Haotian Hammer, forcefully smashing it toward the ground. An invisible shockwave spread for kilometers around. The ground cracked layer by layer, resembling a spider's web, sending countless stones flying.
Sensing the ground tremors, Tang San immediately halted his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step and leaped into the air, appearing behind Tang Hao, delivering a punch to the back of his neck.
Boom!
However, Tang Hao swung the Haotian Hammer backward, blocking the punch.
But after this blow, Tang Hao staggered forward seven or eight steps before stopping, somewhat astonished yet relieved. "Such formidable punching power! Having such strength demonstrates that your physical body is also robust. It seems you've paid attention to training your physique during these six years."
It seemed that in these six years, Little San hadn't neglected his training.
"Rise!"
But Tang San didn't bother with Tang Hao's nonsense. He raised his hand, and numerous strands of Blue Silver Emperor emerged from under Tang Hao's feet, tightly entwining him. Without waiting for him to break free, Tang San activated his second soul skill, applying a positive buff to himself with a Sun Golden Ring and imposing a negative buff on Tang Hao with a Lunar Silver Ring.
As Tang Hao erupted with soul power, tearing apart the Blue Silver Emperor wrapping him, he discovered a silver ring around his neck. All his attributes were reduced by eighty percent. He was shocked. "Amplification-type soul skill? No, it's a debuffing type?!"
Even with all attributes reduced by eighty percent, he still possessed the strength of a Titled Douluo.
After all, the higher the level of soul power, the more soul power required for each level. It's impossible for a Titled Douluo to have their soul power reduced to the teens after having all their attributes reduced by eighty percent.
In other words, if Tang Hao's soul power was initially at level ninety-five, being reduced by eighty percent would only bring it down to level ninety-three or ninety-four. If we consider Tang Hao's unhealed internal injuries, it would only bring him down to levels ninety-one or ninety-two.
However, after becoming a Titled Douluo, each level of soul power made a huge difference. Tang Hao, whose soul power was reduced by one or two levels, furrowed his brow at this moment because the hidden injuries in his body seemed to be getting a bit out of control...
(End of chapter)