Chapter 231: The Battle Ends
With Tang Hao's arm severed and Tang Xiao seriously injured, the two Haotian Sect members were on the brink of collapse. Meanwhile, Yang Potian remained unscathed, hardly having exerted his full strength.
Supporting Tang Hao with a pained expression, Tang Xiao asked, "Hao, how are you holding up? Is the injury too severe?"
Tang Hao shook his head. Yet the reality was clear—Yang Potian, with his overwhelming strength, could easily defeat them both. There would be no easy escape from this situation.
Yang Potian approached them casually. "The esteemed Haotian Sect. If this is the extent of your famed abilities, you might as well stay here at Tianxing Academy permanently."
Anger flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes. "What do you intend to do with us?"
Yang Potian answered coolly, "That's simple. It was Haotian Sect that infiltrated our academy, initiating this provocation. Now that things have escalated to this point, there's no reason to let you leave."
In the distance, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Xue Qinghe looked on in shock. They could hardly believe Yang Potian had single-handedly subdued the Haotian Twin Stars. Tang Xiao and Tang Hao's powers were legendary, far surpassing those of average Titled Douluo, especially Tang Hao, whom even Spirit Hall had failed to capture despite dispatching peak Titled Douluo.
Xue Qinghe's gaze sharpened. "Teacher, shouldn't we intervene? Haotian Sect is our ally. We can't just let Tang Hao and Tang Xiao die here."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "It's too late. With our power, we have no authority to mediate here. Perhaps only Spirit Hall's Grand Priest Qian Daoliu could rival Yang Potian's strength now."
Sword Douluo's face was equally grim. "Yang Potian's strength is unknown even to me. My own abilities are roughly on par with Tang Xiao's, and with Elder Bone's support and yours, we'd still face the same fate as the Haotian Twin Stars. Besides, Yang Potian hasn't even shown his full power yet; he hasn't used his ninth spirit skill. Given his talent, his ninth skill must be extraordinary. At level 98 now, he'll likely reach level 99 soon and become unmatched."
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "Such potential... Yang Potian may be another Tang Chen—or worse, someone even more formidable, as he's only twenty-four. It seems we, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, have missed a golden opportunity."
Xue Qinghe's eyes gleamed with dark intent but said nothing further, knowing any additional words might arouse suspicion.
Nearby, Titan, Bai He, and Tang San were stunned. The separation from Haotian Sect had only been a few years, yet Yang Potian's power had risen to such an extent that Tianxing Academy's strength was nearing Haotian Sect's peak. They wondered if even the legendary Tang Chen could suppress this Yang Potian.
The trio's spirit powers flared as they prepared to rush in, especially Tang San, who was tense with anger, his hand reaching for something hidden.
But before they could act, a massive spirit power pressure descended upon them—it was Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo spoke coldly, "I'd advise you three to stay still. My poison doesn't discriminate, and I wouldn't mind eliminating three nuisances."
On the battlefield, Yang Potian approached Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, his gaze cold and unwavering. Tang Hao's expression hardened with resolve.
Left with no other choice, Tang Hao gripped his Haotian Hammer in his left hand as eight of his spirit rings shattered, unleashing the secret technique of the Haotian Sect: the Grand Sumeru Hammer with Ring Detonation.
With a roar, his Haotian Hammer swelled to an enormous size, becoming as vast as a mountain and crashing down upon Yang Potian.
Seeing this, everyone's faces paled. Haotian Sect's Ring Detonation was a fabled skill, the ultimate core of their strength. It was thanks to this technique that Tang Hao had previously escaped from Spirit Hall. Rumor held that he had even managed to fend off a level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo using it.
Though Tang Hao's old injuries hadn't healed, desperation had forced him to activate Ring Detonation. This final gambit would further worsen his wounds and could even cripple him.
Watching the enormous Haotian Hammer descend, Yang Potian remained calm. His ninth spirit ring shone, and his Po Soul Spear expanded in his hands, gleaming with an array of vibrant hues. This was his ninth skill, Sun Piercer.
He hurled the Po Soul Spear with such force that it seemed to pierce through space itself, its blade flashing with the might of Ultimate Gold, Ultimate Power, Wood, Space, Earth, and a boundless aura of slaughter. It shot toward the massive Haotian Hammer like an arrow aimed at the sun.
When the spear met the Haotian Hammer, it pierced through effortlessly, as though tearing through the very fabric of the world. Tang Hao's spirit power faded, and he collapsed, unconscious. If the attack continued, it would surely kill both Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
At that moment, an otherworldly force appeared in the sky—a massive dragon claw materialized, reaching out to intercept the spear. The impact of claw and spear created a tremendous explosion, pushing Yang Potian back several meters.
As the dust settled, only a massive crater remained where they had stood. Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, Tang San, Titan, and Bai He had all vanished, whisked away by the mysterious force.
Yang Potian shook his head, dismissing the event. He suspected the arrival had been Di Tian. Though he might currently lack the strength to match Di Tian fully, he would repay this incident one day.
Yang Potian retrieved Tang Hao's severed arm from the snow, handing it to Dugu Bo without further comment.
Dugu Bo asked with a hint of curiosity, "Little monster, who was that just now? Their power seemed tremendous."
Yang Potian nodded. "An exceptionally powerful enemy—stronger than me, for now. I'll deal with them when the time is right. But rest assured, I'll settle the score eventually."
Standing nearby, Yang Wudi spoke up, "Potian, who exactly was that enemy? Are there other rank 99 Limit Douluo in this world?"
Yang Potian thought for a moment before replying, "Only Tang Chen, Bo Saixi, and Qian Daoliu hold that rank. The one who came just now was a high-level spirit beast, the Black Dragon Di Tian, master of the Star Dou Forest. For now, it's best we avoid the Star Dou Forest's core area; it's likely to be quite dangerous in the near future."
The others were visibly shocked, struggling to comprehend that a spirit beast could wield such incredible power. However, Yang Wudi seemed puzzled. "I've never heard of this Di Tian before. Why would he go to such lengths to save members of the Haotian Sect?"
Yang Potian shook his head. "Di Tian is an ancient black dragon, nearly 800,000 years old, and he might even surpass Qian Daoliu in raw strength. But Qian Daoliu is invincible within Spirit Hall, as he can draw on the power of the Angel God."
He continued, "Tang San's mother is the Blue Silver Emperor, and his girlfriend is Xiao Wu, both of whom are 100,000-year spirit beasts. That's likely why Di Tian would risk helping Tang San. But spirit beasts are not like humans; they'd avoid showing themselves openly to humans and risking retaliation."
"Then what should we do now? Do you think Haotian Sect will come back?" Yang Wudi asked.
Yang Potian shook his head again. "Tang Hao is seriously injured this time. Despite having taken the Earth Origin Fruit, his recovery will be slow. Especially now that he's lost an arm, he'll barely be able to reach Titled Douluo level again. As for other members of the Haotian Sect—if any come here in the future, we'll kill them on sight. No need to show mercy."
Yang Wudi and Liu Gao both nodded in agreement, though they seemed a bit downcast. Dugu Bo, however, looked puzzled. "Kid, why'd you give me Tang Hao's severed arm?"
"It contains a treasured Haotian Sect spirit bone. If you're too afraid to keep it, then don't worry about it."
Dugu Bo quickly clutched the arm defensively, his tone disdainful. "Afraid of Haotian Sect? They're just a bunch of rats! I'm a Titled Douluo. Why would I fear them?"
Yang Potian simply shook his head. "Haotian Sect does still have a few Titled Douluo, so you'd better be careful with it. Let's hope this spirit bone doesn't bring you any trouble."
Dugu Bo hesitated, then muttered, "If it's so dangerous, why did you give me this spirit bone in the first place?"
"If you don't want it, Grandpa Dugu, I'll give it to someone else," Yang Potian replied. "After all, we're already on Haotian Sect's bad side. Why waste it? It's a fine spirit bone, after all."
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Meanwhile, Yang Wudi, Yang Zhentian, Niu Gao, and a few others helped disperse the crowd. The intense battle had drawn considerable attention from the academy, and everyone had witnessed Yang Potian's unique spirit ring configuration. A new sense of admiration for him filled the academy.
The wounds on Yang Wudi, Yang Zhentian, Niu Gao, and Dugu Bo were quickly healed by Ye Lingling, as their fight had been relatively short, and Yang Potian had shielded them from the final blow, leaving only minor injuries.
Returning to his quarters, Yang Potian reflected on the fight. His dominance over the Haotian Twin Stars would likely stir wariness in many circles, even attracting attention from those with ulterior motives. His spirit rings alone, after all, were unusual enough to draw scrutiny—only the Godly Trials could produce such an array. He hoped his display wouldn't provoke Bibi Dong.
As for giving the spirit bone to Dugu Bo, Yang Potian respected his resolve. Dugu Bo had fought Haotian Sect without hesitation, and today's battle had marked a complete severance between their factions. Having taken on such a formidable enemy, Dugu Bo deserved a token of appreciation.
Yang Potian wasn't too concerned about Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, or Sword Douluo, who had observed from a distance. Since they hadn't interfered, he'd let it slide for now. After all, one could only handle so many enemies at a time.
For now, no faction would dare to openly challenge Tianxing Academy. Even if they all turned against him, they would have to reckon with a supreme force—one that none of them could afford to ignore.
(Chapter End)
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