Ever since Tang San revealed his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul along with its spirit rings, the battle had taken a dramatic turn.
With his spirit power having reached Rank 98, along with the intense body refinement he had undergone on Seagod Island, Tang San's physical strength was terrifyingly high. Especially now that his Clear Sky Hammer had absorbed eight spirit rings, including four 100,000-year spirit rings, its weight had reached an extreme level, nearly rivaling the Clear Sky Hammer from the original story.
Tang San also possessed five top-tier spirit bones, two of which were 100,000-year spirit bones, making his endurance far superior even to Tang Hao.
Despite facing a four-on-one battle, he was still able to hold his ground. Each swing of his hammer carried unimaginable might, with the hammer's sheer weight reaching tens of thousands of jin. Even Yang Zhentian, despite being a Rank 98 Titled Douluo, found it difficult to take a direct hit.
However, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer was vastly different from Tang Hao's. While Tang Hao's hammer exuded raw dominance and aggression, Tang San's version carried a strange dark aura in addition to its tyrannical presence.
Moreover, Tang San was exceptionally skilled in the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes and the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, proving why the Clear Sky Hammer was hailed as the strongest weapon martial soul in the world.
Yet, Yang Zhentian, Sword Douluo, Yang Wudi, and Niu Gao were not to be underestimated. Their attacks and defenses were executed with astonishing speed. Even if they could not directly clash head-on with Tang San, they could rely on their agility and coordination to gain an advantage.
Sword Douluo, in particular, wielded his Seven Kill Sword with lightning-fast speed and razor-sharp precision. Even the Clear Sky Hammer struggled to match the sheer swiftness of the Seven Kill Sword.
Both sides were fighting with full force, holding nothing back. The battle remained at a stalemate, but to an outside observer, the Tianxing Academy's side was gradually gaining the upper hand.
Suddenly, Tang San's fourth spirit ring shone—activating his 100,000-year spirit skill: Earth Ant Emperor Slash. His Clear Sky Hammer emitted an eerie glow, and as he swung it down, a terrifying slash of energy tore through the air, seemingly capable of ripping apart everything in its path.
The four opponents exchanged glances. Without hesitation, Sword Douluo unleashed his ninth spirit skill: Phantom Blade
A colossal Seven Kill Sword materialized in the sky, descending with such immense power that it looked as though it could cleave the entire world in half.
The Earth Ant Emperor Slash and Phantom Blade collided, causing the ground to split apart, creating a massive fissure.
A trace of blood dripped from Sword Douluo's lips, but Tang San was no better off—his usually fierce expression contorted in pain.
Yet, at this moment, Tang San seemed to have completely lost control to his rage. His swings with the Clear Sky Hammer became even more ferocious, pushing him towards madness.
Just then, figures flashed within Heavenly Academy as more individuals sensed the battle and rushed to the scene.
Among them, Dugu Bo arrived without hesitation, fully prepared to join the fight. Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi also appeared, taking charge of the battlefield to prevent further chaos.
However, Feng Xuan, Huo Lie, and Shui Qingrou—all only Spirit Douluo-level experts—were unable to participate in such a high-level battle.
At the same time, Niu Mang, Niu Meng, and Dugu Yan quickly arrived, surrounding Tang San without immediately joining the fight. It was clear that Heavenly Academy was determined to take him down.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingling soared into the sky, summoning a massive Nine-Hearted Begonia. In an instant, a green light enveloped Sword Douluo, Yang Zhentian, Yang Wudi, and Niu Gao, rapidly healing their previous injuries.
As for Yang Podi, he had no intention of intervening from the start. In his eyes, Tang San was merely a Rank 98 Titled Douluo. If Heavenly Academy's numerous Titled Douluo couldn't suppress him, then all the resources he had spent on them would have been a complete waste.
At this moment, although Tang San was in a berserk state, a rare trace of fear surfaced in his heart. While he had absolute confidence in his own strength, the power displayed by the opposing side had far exceeded his expectations.
Right now, he was facing four Titled Douluo at once. Among them, Yang Zhentian and Sword Douluo were both exceptionally powerful, making it extremely difficult for even Tang San to secure an easy victory.
Moreover, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao worked together seamlessly—one focused on offense, the other on defense, effectively countering Tang San's attacks.
What alarmed him even more was Ye Lingling. Just now, Sword Douluo had gone all out against him. Even though Tang San had suffered injuries, Sword Douluo should have been just as wounded. Yet, thanks to Ye Lingling's healing ability, Sword Douluo had completely recovered in an instant. This kind of recovery speed was simply terrifying.
To make matters worse, Heavenly Academy had even more Titled Douluo emerging from the shadows. Poison Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Niu Mang had yet to make a move. This meant that Heavenly Academy had already revealed eight Titled Douluo, not to mention Yang Podi, the top-tier powerhouse whom Tang San feared the most.
As for Yu Xiaogang, who had accompanied Tang San, he had already been restrained by several Spirit Douluo, completely stunned by the situation.
Initially, Yu Xiaogang had immense faith in Tang San. With Rank 98 spirit power and the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, Heavenly Academy should have been an easy battlefield for him to dominate.
But now, Heavenly Academy's strength was simply overwhelming, beyond anything he could have imagined. Judging from the situation, Tang San's chances of survival were extremely slim.
At the same time, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the others had arrived at the battlefield's outskirts. Their expressions varied, especially when they saw Tang San's current predicament—there was a hint of reluctance in their eyes.
But now that they had joined Heavenly Academy, there was no turning back. After all, Heavenly Academy's most terrifying figure had yet to even make a move.
As the battle continued, Tang San's state became increasingly unstable. With the Clear Sky Hammer, he unleashed his full power, pushing his numerous 100,000-year spirit skills and the Clear Sky Clan's secret techniques to their absolute limit. Even though Yang Zhentian and the others had the advantage, defeating him in a short time was proving to be incredibly difficult.
Suddenly, Tang San let out a furious roar:
"All of you are seeking death!"
As soon as his voice fell, Tang San activated the Martial Soul True Body of his Clear Sky Hammer. Instantly, the hammer's power surged to a terrifying level, while Tang San's entire body transformed into a blood-red figure, radiating an aura of endless slaughter.
But Niu Gao did not back down. He also activated his Martial Soul True Body, transforming into a colossal Armored Giant Rhinoceros. Without hesitation, he unleashed his ninth spirit skill: Infinite Armor.
In an instant, countless layers of defensive armor materialized in front of him, forcefully withstanding Tang San's attack.
At the same time, Yang Zhentian, Sword Douluo, and Yang Wudi exchanged glances before simultaneously activating their Martial Soul True Bodies.
Sword Douluo transformed into a towering blue figure, wielding a massive Seven Kill Sword that slashed down from the sky.
Meanwhile, Yang Zhentian and Yang Wudi became crimson silhouettes, their massive Soul-Breaking Spears exuding an aura of absolute destruction—as if nothing in the world could withstand their strike.