Just then, something unexpected happened!
"Roar--!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo let out a deafening roar, and a surge of powerful blood energy erupted from his aged body.
His withered skin became plump at a visible speed, his gray hair quickly turned black, and the wrinkles on his face were smoothed out as if by an invisible hand.
His once cloudy old eyes now became as sharp as an eagle's, radiating a keen light!
In just a few breaths, an old and frail Douluo transformed into a robust middle-aged man with vigorous blood and a sprightly spirit!
"boom!"
A powerful surge of soul energy erupted into the sky, and the bottleneck of level ninety-eight was shattered in response!
"Level 99! Peerless Douluo!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo felt an unprecedented surge of power within his body, and roared to the sky, his voice shaking the surrounding wilderness.
He not only recovered to his peak physical condition, but also took the opportunity to break through to level ninety-nine in his soul power!
"As expected of the blood of the phoenix, it's truly miraculous!"
A hint of admiration flashed in Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes.
Just then, a messenger ran up the city wall in a panic and knelt on one knee.
"Your Majesty! The Heavenly Dou Empire has launched its all-out offensive!"
Upon hearing this, a cold killing intent flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes.
"Perfect timing!"
"All troops, listen up! Prepare for battle!"
At her command, she turned and walked towards the edge of the city wall, her golden divine armor gleaming in the sunlight, making her look like an invincible war god.
Dust billowed at Jialing Pass as the army of the Heavenly Dou Empire surged forward like a tidal wave, a dark mass stretching as far as the eye could see.
At the forefront of the army, Tang San, wielding the Trident of the Sea God and clad in blue divine armor, stood facing Qian Renxue atop the city wall.
"Qian Renxue! You defy the heavens, attempting to unify the continent and bring untold suffering to the people. Today, I, representing justice, will judge your crimes!"
Tang San's voice, transmitted through his soul power, resounded throughout the entire battlefield, righteous and indignant.
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's lips curled into a mocking sneer.
"Tang San, stop with your high-sounding excuses!"
She let out a sharp shout, her voice clear and penetrating.
"The victor is king, the loser is villain; this has always been the case! There's no need for further words between us!"
"How shameless!"
"..."
Before the words were even finished, the war horns had already sounded.
"kill!"
The battle cries shook the heavens and the earth as countless Soul Masters unleashed their Martial Souls, their dazzling Soul Skills instantly illuminating the entire sky.
The great war between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Empire has broken out once again!
War raged across the land, and blood stained the passes.
Amidst the chaos of the battlefield, a golden figure stood out.
With his indestructible shield in hand, Golden Crocodile Douluo charged through the Heaven Dou Empire's army like a human tank, unstoppable by anyone.
"Tang Hao! Come out and face your death!"
He roared, his voice booming.
As soon as he finished speaking, an even more domineering figure descended from the sky, and the huge Clear Sky Hammer, with immense force, smashed down on Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Old crocodile, you escaped by chance last time, but today I'll take your life!"
Tang Hao held the Clear Sky Hammer, his black hair danced wildly, and his eyes were filled with domineering arrogance.
Golden Crocodile Douluo neither dodged nor evaded, but raised his indestructible shield and took the blow head-on.
"clang!"
With a loud bang, Tang Hao felt a tremendous force of recoil, his hands went numb, and he was forced back several steps.
Golden Crocodile Douluo, however, only swayed slightly.
"Tang Hao! Times have changed!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo wore an arrogant smile.
"I have consumed Phoenix Blood and reached level ninety-nine. Today is the day for us to settle our score!"
Not long ago, he was indeed defeated and coughed up blood by Tang Hao's exploding ring.
But now, he has absolute confidence!
"Really? Then let's give it a try!"
Tang Hao's eyes narrowed. He was always arrogant and domineering, and firmly believed that he was invincible among his peers. Naturally, he would not take Jin E Duoluo's words to heart.
The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle.
The Haotian Hammer swung wildly and unstoppably, while its golden crocodile claws were equally sharp, tearing through the air.
However, after several rounds, Tang Hao's expression became increasingly serious.
He discovered that he had actually fallen into a disadvantageous position!
How is that possible!
Tang Hao was filled with shock and disbelief.
The Phoenix Blood reward from this Golden List is far too powerful!
The Golden Crocodile Douluo before them was far stronger than before in terms of strength, speed, and the abundance of his soul power. He seemed to have returned to his prime, with an incredibly vigorous spirit!
What's even more troublesome is the shield in his hand, which has amazing defensive power. His own Haotian Hammer couldn't budge it an inch when it hit it.
"The Great Sumeru Hammer!"
Tang Hao held back no longer. With a roar, several spirit rings on his body exploded one after another, and the Clear Sky Hammer shone brightly with dark light, his power surging!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
For a time, the two sides fought fiercely, with neither side gaining the upper hand.
...
High above, the sea of clouds surges.
A magnificent white tiger strode through the air, with a man and a woman riding on its back.
It was Luo Chen and Shui Bing'er who had come from the far north.
Luo Chen looked down at the Jialing Pass, which was engulfed in flames. The light of countless soul skills was like dazzling fireworks, yet it exuded an aura of death.
"It seems we've arrived just in time; the great battle has already begun."
Luo Chen spoke calmly.
Shui Bing'er nestled beside him, looking at the horrific scene below, a flicker of emotion passing through her usually cold eyes.
"This is war."
...
The battlefield of Jialing Pass.
The battle between Tang Hao and Golden Crocodile Douluo has reached a fever pitch.
Even after using the Great Sumeru Hammer, the ultimate technique of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao still felt extremely strained and was being suppressed by Golden Crocodile Douluo.
His disadvantages also began to affect the atmosphere of taxis across the entire battlefield.
He is not only the strongest person in the Heaven Dou Empire besides Tang San, but also the father of Tang San, the Sea God!
Even the Sea God's father couldn't defeat a single elder on the other side. How were the taxi soldiers of the Heavenly Dou Empire supposed to cope?
"hateful!"
Tang Hao forced the Golden Crocodile Douluo back with a single hammer blow, and a strong sense of frustration and resentment rose in his heart.
His eyes hardened, and he made a decision.
Ring explosion!
Only by using this tactic can we have a chance to turn defeat into victory!
However, just as he was about to detonate the last red spirit ring, the Heavenly Golden Ranking in the sky changed once again.
A golden light shone brightly, and a new name slowly emerged.
...
[Douluo Power Ranking, 14th place: Tang Hao!]
The moment the list appeared, the entire battlefield fell silent.
The next second, the Heavenly Dou Empire erupted in a thunderous cheer.
"It's Haotian Douluo! The Sea God's father has made the list!"
"Excellent! Long live Haotian Douluo!"
"We've got this in the bag!"
"Haotian Douluo is invincible!!!"
The soldiers' morale was instantly ignited, sweeping away their previous slump.
In countless corners of the Douluo Continent, countless people simultaneously raised their heads, focusing their gaze on that domineering and unparalleled name.
(End of chapter)