Chapter 105: The Three Heroes versus the Twin Hammers, Finale
As the Haotian Twin Stars, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao possessed more than just exceptional cultivation.
"Haotian Protection!"
The two brothers activated the Haotian Sect's inherited defensive skill, the only defensive self created skill in their arsenal. By rapidly swinging their Haotian Hammers, they created an impenetrable wall of soul power. The thousands of sword energies Ah Yin sent their way struck this barrier without leaving even the slightest crack.
Ah Yin, having a generous nature, had not attacked them by surprise; if she had, the brothers would have suffered serious injuries.
It was only then that the Tang brothers saw the attacker was a stunning woman with flowing blue hair. Although they weren't especially indulgent in women, they were no strangers to beauty. Yet, even they found themselves awestruck by Ah Yin's appearance, their hearts racing with a feeling that could be mistaken for love at first sight.
If Ah Yin had heard this, she would have scoffed. Ye Wen had taught her that so called "love at first sight" was often mere attraction. True feelings developed over time, like her own journey from wariness to deep attachment to Ye Wen.
"Who are you, to dare attack us?" Tang Hao demanded, trying to seize control of the situation.
But he and Tang Xiao had also heard Lu Feng's earlier shout, and jealousy flared in their hearts. It was hard to believe that such a powerful and beautiful woman could be the wife of someone like Ye Wen.
Ah Yin's expression remained cold. Her earlier attack had been far from a sneak assault; otherwise, the brothers would hardly still be standing.
"Enough talk. You dared to insult Tianxing Academy's honor today, and now you must pay the price."
"Sixth Soul Skill: Blue Silver Sword Array!"
With her command, blades of Blue Silver Grass, adorned with golden patterns, rose from the ground, pointing menacingly at the Tang brothers.
As Ye Wen had said, ever since Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor martial soul evolved into the Blue Silver Sword Emperor, it had ascended to a high level super martial soul on par with the Haotian Hammer. Given the current soul master cultivation system, the Tang brothers were undoubtedly of the power attack type, while Ah Yin's control skills gave her a natural advantage over them.
Seeing the sky filled with deadly swords, Tang Xiao's heart wavered.
"Little Brother, let's give it up. This woman's martial soul counters ours perfectly, and we've used up a lot of soul power. If we keep pushing, we may end up at a disadvantage."
"Big Brother, what are you talking about? She's just a Soul Saint! Even if we've spent half our soul power, dealing with her is easy. I'll launch a strong attack; you provide support. Let's take this woman hostage! If Ye Wen won't apologize in person, we'll make him come begging to get her back." A wicked grin spread across Tang Hao's face.
The lingering dark energy from his time in the Slaughter City had yet to dissipate, and seeing Ah Yin's beauty and figure made his vile intent difficult to suppress.
Tang Xiao sensed something wrong in his brother's demeanor, but he didn't want to shame the Haotian Sect by backing down, so he prepared himself to fight on.
As the two plotted, tens of thousands of Blue Silver Grass swords descended in waves, glowing in a blue gold radiance. The brothers instinctively swung their hammers in defense, but they immediately felt the swords' strange power they could tear through soul power defenses, posing a serious threat. Their regard for Ah Yin's martial soul rose considerably.
On the Douluo Continent, any soul beast reaching a certain age undergoes a terrifying transformation, even more so for plant based soul beasts like the Ten Thousand Sword Willow, which relies on sword energy. Upon reaching 80,000 years, its strikes could even deter 100,000 year soul beasts from coming too close.
Tang Hao tried to break through the wall of swords, but the effort was futile. They had struggled against Lu Feng's Fortress of Stone earlier, and Ah Yin's sword array was even more formidable.
Unable to break through, the brothers once again deployed Haotian Protection.
Ah Yin, benefiting from the feedback of the Blue Silver Domain, felt no significant drain on her soul power and maintained her massive sixth soul skill, the Blue Silver Sword Array.
"First Soul Skill: Sword Bind!"
"Second Soul Skill: Blue Silver Sea of Swords!"
"Third Soul Skill: Blue Silver Sword Guard!"
Frustrated that her sixth soul skill could only contain the brothers without truly damaging them, Ah Yin unleashed her first three skills in succession, hoping to find an opening to strike.
Although she wished to engage them in close combat, she knew that the brothers' hammer strikes were as fierce as tiger claws. A few rounds in close combat would likely see her defeated. Rather than take such a risk, she relied on her control skills to keep them tightly bound.
In terms of soul power recovery, Ah Yin had little to fear.
The Tang brothers, already struggling to withstand Ah Yin's relentless attacks, found themselves increasingly frustrated. Their battle devolved into a weary stalemate, where neither side could gain the upper hand. Despite still having plenty of soul power, the brothers were becoming visibly fatigued.
The Haotian Hammer's power comes with a drawback: its immense energy drain. Thus, Haotian Sect disciples train intensely to increase their physical strength. Without this rigorous conditioning, they'd be laughed at for wielding a hammer they couldn't even lift.
Tang Hao, losing patience, barked, "Big Brother, we can't go on like this. Cover me, and I'll break through this sword field to reach her!"
Tang Xiao agreed, expanding the range of his Haotian Protection to give his brother a chance.
The added Blue Silver Grass growth prevented Lu Feng from using earth element control, as it would interfere with Ah Yin's techniques. Watching Ah Yin dominate the brothers initially filled him with joy; he hadn't realized the academy head's wife was so formidable. However, seeing the brothers change tactics made Lu Feng realize he could no longer stand idle. Without his support, Ah Yin would suffer the same fate as Dugu Bo.
"Sixth Soul Skill: Gravitational Crush!" Lu Feng activated his ultimate skill once again.
The increased gravity caused Ah Yin's flying swords to fall faster and strike with more force, creating more trouble for the hammer wielding brothers.
By now, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao could feel the strain deep in their muscles. Prolonging this battle would only exhaust them completely.
After exchanging a glance, they decided to escalate.
Tang Xiao dismissed his Haotian Protection, taking several sword strikes and sustaining multiple injuries, but he managed to clear a path for Tang Hao.
With a fierce swing of his hammer, Tang Hao roared, "Haotian Nine Absolutes: Break!"
Channeling immense soul power, Tang Hao shattered the wall of Blue Silver swords, creating an opening. Ah Yin, floating in midair with her Blue Silver Wings, was caught in the blast and sent flying. Although she wasn't struck directly, the shockwave disrupted her soul power.
The continuous waves of the Blue Silver Sword Domain disintegrated in an instant.
"Little Brother, now!" Tang Xiao called.
Tang Hao leaped onto the surface of Tang Xiao's Haotian Hammer, which had expanded to a massive size, fully understanding his brother's plan.
(End of Chapter)
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