Chapter 164: Is This All the Hao Tian Hammer Has to Offer?

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Li Luochen wielded the Pillar of the Sky Dragon and brought it crashing down on Tang Hao.

Clang!

The clash of staff and hammer unleashed a massive shockwave, forcing both combatants to step back.

Li Luochen retreated three steps, while Tang Hao staggered back over ten steps.

Tang Hao's hands trembled noticeably. It was clear that he had come out worse in the first exchange. He hadn't expected Li Luochen's strength to be so overwhelming—it had caused his knuckles to split open.

Moreover, after Li Luochen unleashed his spirit, Tang Hao could feel an unmistakable sense of suppression. His Hao Tian Hammer was trembling.

Spirit Suppression! This was a serious matter. While spirit suppression was common among beast-type spirits, it was rare for weapon-type spirits. The Hao Tian Hammer was supposed to be the pinnacle of weapon-type spirits—yet here it was, being suppressed.

Tang Hao steeled himself. Today, he would stake everything, even his life, to kill Li Luochen. Only then could he ensure the Hao Tian Hammer's position as the world's number one weapon-type spirit.

On Li Luochen's side, he had already retracted his spirit. From their earlier clash, he had gauged Tang Hao's strength. The Hao Tian Hammer weighed fifteen tons (30,000 jin), or 15,000 kilograms.

Li Luochen didn't know if this weight was unique to Tang Hao or if all nine-ring Hao Tian Hammer masters carried this burden.

When Li Luochen obtained his seventh soul ring, his spirit's weight had already reached twenty-five tons. After absorbing the Titan Ape soul ring, its weight doubled again, reaching fifty tons, or 50,000 kilograms.

For reference, the Sea God's Trident weighed only 54,000 kilograms (108,000 jin).

Furthermore, Li Luochen's full set of premium soul bones, especially the Golden Dragon Torso Bone, amplified his physical power to demi-god levels, making his strength truly astonishing.

Unless Tang Hao used his Exploding Rings technique, he couldn't possibly harm Li Luochen.

"Hao Tian Nine Absolutes: Break Technique!"

After stabilizing his stance, Tang Hao swung his massive Hao Tian Hammer toward Li Luochen.

"Titan Sky Cannon!"

Li Luochen unleashed a powerful burst of soul force from his right arm, sending a devastating shockwave hurtling toward the Hao Tian Hammer.

As a spirit beast embodying ultimate strength, the Titan Ape's soul bone skills were incredibly potent.

"Hmm? So this is the Titan Ape from the Star Dou Forest? Looks like you've hunted it down. Good. Once I kill you, its soul bones will be mine!"

Tang Hao swung his Hao Tian Hammer once more, preparing to use the Disorderly Wind Splitting Hammer Technique. Tang Hao's mastery of this technique far surpassed others—even Tang Chen might not have been able to match him in this regard.

Li Luochen simply watched Tang Hao gather momentum, completely unfazed. Eighty-one strikes? He had ways to counter it.

Tang Hao swung with incredible speed, and in no time, he completed his preparation. His hammer seemed to coil with a black dragon, exuding immense power. Tang Hao unleashed all eighty-one strikes directly at Li Luochen.

Li Luochen remained still. Tang Hao inwardly smirked. 'This brat lacks real combat experience,' he thought. 'He's no threat.'

"Demon-Breaking Divine Light!"

A deep azure beam shot from Li Luochen's forehead, striking Tang Hao directly in the head.

Tang Hao immediately felt as though his skull had been crushed by a sledgehammer. His head throbbed with unbearable pain, and blood began seeping from his seven orifices.

As a power-type Title Douluo, Tang Hao's mental fortitude wasn't particularly strong, despite possessing a head soul bone and having traversed the Hell Road. He couldn't detect or resist Li Luochen's mental attacks.

*Boom!*

The eighty-one strikes of the black dragon veered off course. Li Luochen simply sidestepped a few paces to the right, dodging the attack entirely.

"The Hao Tian Hammer? Is this all it has to offer?"

Li Luochen confirmed his suspicions. The Hao Tian Hammer was too slow. By kiting Tang Hao with superior agility, he could easily toy with him until he collapsed.

Moreover, there was a common flaw among Hao Tian Hammer users: weak mental fortitude. Tang Hao was already the most outstanding disciple of the Hao Tian Sect, yet he couldn't withstand Li Luochen's attacks. What did that say about the rest of the sect?

Tang Hao's head throbbed with pain, but as a Title Douluo, his body was naturally resilient. He heard Li Luochen's taunts clearly.

"Wretch! How dare you insult my sect! Die! Hao Tian Nine Absolutes!"

Tang Hao unleashed his Spirit True Body and followed up with the Hao Tian Nine Absolutes.

Li Luochen wasn't about to hold back either. He activated his own Spirit True Body and countered with his self-created Six Battle Stances against the Hao Tian Nine Techniques.

After dozens of exchanges, Li Luochen's battle intent surged higher and higher, while Tang Hao's stamina and condition deteriorated rapidly.

His body couldn't sustain such high-intensity combat. His Hao Tian Nine Absolutes were useless! Li Luochen had already struck him three times with his staff, each blow causing severe internal injuries and displacing his organs.

If not for his fully equipped soul bones and the life force of the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor, Tang Hao would have already been beaten to death by Li Luochen.

"Is this all the Hao Tian Douluo has to offer? If this is it, then you might as well die. You're wasting my time!"

Li Luochen found fighting the crippled Tang Hao utterly uninteresting. He hadn't realized just how far his own strength had grown.

"Damn it! Exploding Rings!"

Overcome with rage, Tang Hao decided to throw caution to the wind. Eliminating Li Luochen was the priority. Once Li Luochen was dead, it would pave the way for Tang San's era.

They didn't understand the value of dual spirits! Tang San would surely avenge him. Too bad Tang Hao wouldn't live to see it. But he had seen the Blue Silver Emperor reborn—he was paving the way for his son!

"Hao Tian Hammer! Nine Rings Explode Together!"

Tang Hao detonated all nine of his soul rings, instantly raising his aura to the level of a 98th-tier Super Douluo.

"So it's finally here—the Great Sumeru Hammer's Exploding Rings technique. Well then, let me show you something too!"

Li Luochen unleashed his spirit, the Atlas Divine Dragon Staff. His fifth and sixth soul rings began to merge—these were two of the most powerful attributes on his person: light and darkness.

Normally, the relationship between light and darkness was even more antagonistic than fire and water. But under Li Luochen's control, the light and dark attributes gradually began to fuse.

Sweat beaded on Li Luochen's forehead. Merging these two soul rings consumed an enormous amount of his spiritual power.

But Tang Hao had used the Nine Rings Explosion, so Li Luochen had no choice but to take it seriously. Naturally, he would respond with one of his most powerful techniques.

"Light and Darkness coexist, Yin and Yang are born together. Yin Yang Unity, Supreme Over The Heavens !

Chaos Splits the Heavens and Earth"

The Atlas Divine Dragon Staff in Li Luochen's hands transformed into Chaos itself, resembling a colossal pillar that propped up the heavens. Its aura was profound and perilous.

Meanwhile, Tang Hao's exploded nine rings had caused his Hao Tian Hammer to grow immensely large—but compared to the Atlas Chaos Staff, it still appeared small.

From afar, the four Super Douluos watched the battle unfold.

"Is this really my disciple? Is this even staff technique anymore? Brother, what kind of monster have we created?"

Jiang Mo Douluo was utterly shocked. Li Luochen's strength far exceeded his expectations. This old wave had already been washed ashore.

Qian Jun Douluo was equally astonished but also deeply proud. A disciple surpassing his master was always a joyous occasion.

Dugu Bo hadn't anticipated that Li Luochen's Ring Fusion technique had become so powerful. Qing Luan Douluo once again marveled at the Young Master's excellent judgment.

On the battlefield, the Atlas Chaos Staff collided with the colossal Hao Tian Hammer.

A mushroom cloud slowly rose into the air!

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