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Chapter 164: Defeating Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo
🕑 Added 2025-01-12 20:00:35 +0000 UTCThe battle between Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and the two Title Douluos, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, seemed to have concluded with Yang Wudi's final strike, deciding the victor.
Yang Wudi's ninth soul skill, unleashed after the fusion of his rings, not only shattered Chrysanthemum Douluo's tornado and Ghost Douluo's black hole but also directly destroyed their martial soul true bodies. It was as if a blood-red giant spear had pierced through the massive Chrysanthemum and the specter-like figure of Ghost Douluo.
From afar, Fifteen ton Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo exclaimed inwardly, "Not good!"
They rushed forward without hesitation, using their martial souls, the Coiling Dragon Staffs, to block the path of the Breaking Soul Spear. However, even when faced with the immense Coiling Dragon Staffs, the blood-red Breaking Soul Spear continued its relentless advance, emitting a sharp, piercing sound as it struck. The impact caused a massive explosion.
When everyone looked back at the battlefield, the entire Rainfall Mountain had been leveled significantly. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo lay on the ground, their auras weak and dispirited. It was evident that Yang Wudi's final strike had inflicted severe injuries on them.
Even Falling Devil Douluo and Fifteen Ton Douluo, who had intervened to block the attack, were forced far back. Deep marks on the ground before them showed how they had been pushed back, their bodies skidding across the terrain.
Yang Wudi and Niu Gao were also panting heavily, indicating their significant energy consumption.
Yang Wudi roared angrily, "What are you two trying to do? Are you interfering in our duel?"
Falling Davil Douluo shook his head. "Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, we concede. This battle is your victory. The Spirit Hall admits defeat."
"Your Breaking Soul Spear is indeed formidable. Its attack power rivals that of my Coiling Dragon Staff. However, you're only at level 92, far from matching us brothers."
Yang Wudi's face was filled with anger and frustration. "Falling Devil, Fifteen Ton, you're just relying on having cultivated longer! Ten years from now, the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan will challenge your Coiling Dragon Staffs again at the Spirit Hall!"
Falling Devil Douluo's expression grew serious. "Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, are you challenging us to another duel?"
Yang Wudi responded solemnly, "You two participated in the battle against the Clear Sky Sect back then. That is a blood feud. Ten years from today, we will battle you again here. I hope you won't back down by then."
Fifteen Ton Douluo burst into laughter. "Good, very good. It's been a long time since anyone dared to challenge us brothers. We're a bit bored in the Spirit Hall anyway. Ten years from now, we'll await your clans' challenge."
Yang Wudi snorted coldly, exchanged a glance with Niu Gao, and left Yuluo Mountain.
Two healing-type soul masters from the Spirit Hall quickly stepped forward to treat Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. However, their injuries were so severe that there was no immediate response.
The other Spirit Hall members, seeing the situation, also left Rain Fall Mountain. With Falling Devil Douluo and Fifteen TonDouluo present, no one could gain any advantage.
Inside a carriage, Ning Fengzhi addressed Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, how are Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo doing?"
Sword Douluo pondered for a moment before responding, "It will take at least three to five years for them to recover. Yang Wudi's final strike pushed his power to its peak. Even if it were me and Old Gu fighting him, we'd suffer considerable injuries."
Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment. "With Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo severely injured, the Spirit Hall will likely be quiet for some time, which eases our pressure. But what did Yang Wudi and Niu Gao mean by their challenge ten years from now? Do they really believe they can defeat Qianjun and Jiangmo Douluo by then?"
Sword Douluo shook his head. "With the potential of Yang Wudi and Niu Gao, it will still be difficult for them to defeat Qianjun and Jiangmo ten years from now."
"Their cooperation is indeed exceptional—one attacking, one defending, a perfect combination. If they were facing just one of the brothers, they could win even now. But against both Falling Devil and Fifteen Ton together, not even Old Gu and I could guarantee victory, unless they gain some extraordinary opportunity or have other trump cards."
Ning Fengzhi remained silent for a while before shaking his head. "It's a pity that Yang Wudi and Niu Gao are such formidable talents. Judging from the current situation of the Breaking Clan and Defense Clan, they'll soon relocate to Almo Mountain. We can't count on their clans joining us to oppose the Spirit Hall."
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, what do you think about a marriage alliance between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Breaking Clan?"
Sword Douluo shook his head. "Fengzhi, I understand your intention to pair Rongrong with Yang Podi. But Yang Podi is not someone who would submit to others. If they marry, it would be hard to say who would hold authority in the relationship. Besides, Yang Podi is already with that girl from the Ye family. Rongrong might end up being wronged."
Ning Fengzhi's gaze flickered. "It doesn't have to be Yang Podi. Yang Ping'an, Yang Tianyue, or even Niu Meng could work. All three of them have the potential to become Title Douluos. Especially Yang Tianyue—her talent is no less than Yang Podi's."
Hearing this, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo fell silent. As guardians of the clan, they spent most of their time cultivating and left the clan's development strategy to Ning Fengzhi.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao, Tang San, Bai He, and Tai Tan sat in another carriage, each deep in thought.
Tang Hao broke the silence. "Xiao San, what did you think of today's battle? It's rare to witness a Title Douluo-level fight."
Tang San's expression was heavy. Title Douluo-level battles were still far beyond his reach. "Dad, I think Yang Wudi and Niu Gao's strength exceeded my expectations, especially their coordination. Yang Wudi's final move was almost unstoppable."
Tang Hao nodded. "The Breaking Soul Spear is a top-tier tool martial soul, nearly on par with our Clear Sky Hammer. Yang Wudi is the only Title Douluo in history with the Breaking Soul Spear. His attack power rivals that of a Clear Sky Hammer user of the same level."
"Niu Gao's defense as a Title Douluo also surpassed my expectations. Unfortunately, their ages limit their future growth."
Tang San thought for a moment before speaking. "Dad, although Yang Wudi and Niu Gao's levels can't advance further, the younger generation of the Breaking Clan shows extraordinary talent. They all have the potential to become Title Douluos in the future."
Tang Hao nodded again. "That's precisely why they don't want to involve themselves with the Clear Sky Sect. Their relocation to Almo Mountain is meant to secure decades of development for their younger generation."
"During the Soul Master Competition, whether it was your battle with Yang Ping'an or the final confrontation, it was clear that your Clear Sky Hammer skills were poorly utilized. I plan to take you into seclusion for specialized training on the Clear Sky Hammer techniques. Only then can you improve. Otherwise, you'll struggle to defeat Yang Ping'an, let alone Yang Podi."
Tang San hesitated for a moment before asking, "Dad, how strong is Yang Podi, really? Is he that formidable?"
Tang Hao considered briefly. "Yang Podi has never used his full strength. My estimation is that he has at least peak Soul Sage-level combat power, if not higher. Even if I were at the same level, I might not be able to beat him."
"Moreover, he has a meticulous mind. His insight and cultivation methods are unique. During the finals of the Soul Master Competition, he clearly had the strength to endure your martial soul true body head-on, but he chose the simplest way to win, demonstrating his sharp observational skills by quickly spotting your weaknesses at the time."
"Xiao San, you seem to know that Yang Podi consumed singular velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. What exactly does it do? Could it be superior to your Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng?"
Tang San shook his head. "The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum clears the eight extraordinary meridians and cultivates an indestructible body, greatly enhancing the user's physical qualities and cultivation speed. The Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng primarily strengthens blood energy and soul power. In terms of overall benefits, the Singular velvet Sky Chrysanthemum provides a greater boost for a soul master. This is likely why Yang Podi can absorb soul rings beyond his level."
Their conversation continued, and they seemed to decide to leave Heaven Dou City for secret training.
In the meantime, Tai Tan and Bai He remained silent.
They couldn't help but compare their current situations with those of Yang Wudi and Niu Gao. The two of them had once been brothers with Yang Wudi and Niu Gao. Now, while Yang Wudi and Niu Gao fought bitterly for revenge and had greatly improved their strength to reach Title Douluo status, Tai Tan and Bai He lagged far behind.
Since the dissolution of the Four Clans, Tai Tan's Strength Clan had suffered greatly, losing most of its members and its stronghold. Tai Tan himself lost an arm, limiting his strength and leaving him with little hope for future advancement.
Bai He's situation was even worse. The Speed Clan faced even more difficult days, and his strength hadn't improved at all.
In their current conditions, avenging their clans seemed impossible. To make matters worse, the younger generation of the Four Clans was increasingly outmatched.
Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, another of the Upper Three Sects, had only observed the battle without interfering. Both factions involved in the fight were far beyond their ability to confront.
Now, despite being one of the Upper Three Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan seemed weaker than the combined strength of the Breaking Clan and Defense Clan. Their future prospects were bleak.
In the Breaking Clan's carriage, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Yang Zhentian, Niu Jinfeng, and Yang Podi gathered together.
As soon as they entered the carriage, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao coughed up blood, clearly injured from their battle against two level-95 Title Douluos.
Yang Zhentian and Niu Jinfeng supported Yang Wudi and Niu Gao, their faces full of concern.
After a period of meditation, the two elders gradually recovered.
Yang Wudi shook his head. "Don't worry. Old Rhino and I are fine—just minor injuries. We'll fully recover in ten days to half a month."
Niu Gao added, "Old Goat, this fight was satisfying, both in terms of the battle and the victory. After bearing this grudge for over a decade, I finally feel a weight lifted."
Yang Wudi nodded in agreement. "Every time I think of the events back then and the clan members who perished, I can't sleep. Today, I finally vented my anger. After this fight, no one will dare look down on us again."
"Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo won't recover for three to five years."
Yang Zhentian, Yang Wudi's son, seemed puzzled. "Father, since we've already won, why challenge them again in ten years? Falling Devil and Fifteen Ton are both level-96 peak Douluos."
Yang Wudi seemed annoyed. "What? Do you have a problem with that? Ten years from now, it's your turn to step forward. Do you think Old Rhino and I will still be fighting then? Don't tell me you can't reach level 96 in ten years."
Yang Zhentian was speechless. "Father, reaching level 96 is no problem, but they are two people."
Yang Wudi's face was full of disdain. "Two people? So what? If necessary, force yourself to break through to level 97! Besides, apart from you, isn't there still Jinfeng? If that's still not enough, isn't there Po Di? Or are you planning to chicken out?"
Only then did Yang Zhentian adopt a serious demeanor. "Dad, don't worry. Ten years from now, Jinfeng and I will definitely defeat Qianjun and Jiangmo."
Beside him, Niu Jinfeng quickly added, "Dad, rest assured. I'll make sure to defeat them."
Hearing this, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao both nodded in satisfaction. As for Yang Zhentian's words, the two of them completely ignored them. Yang Zhentian had absorbed three top-tier spirit bones from the family, and it was his responsibility to step up—it was simply something he had to do.
Meanwhile, Yang Podi was lost in thought. In terms of current talent among the elders in his family, the one with the greatest potential was actually his mother, Niu Jinfeng. This was because her martial soul was the only one that had undergone complete evolution, transforming from the Armored Giant Rhinoceros into the Dragon Rhinoceros.
Recently, his maternal grandfather had been constantly urging his mother to have another child, hoping that the next child might inherit the Dragon Rhinoceros martial soul.
