Douluo Continent: The Sky Revealed, What the Hell is Honkai Academy?

Chapter 106 Tang Hao Reaps the Benefits, the Three Upper Sects Become Enmities with Each Other

Tang Hao strode forward, each step seemingly tapping on the pulse of the arena, the heavy footsteps striking Gu Rong's heart like war drums.

He looked at the weakened ancient banyan tree, his eyes filled with no pity, only burning fighting spirit.

"Old bones, you've already earned your pride by defeating Yu Yuanzhen and my elder brother! But now, your path ends here!"

Tang Hao's voice carried an undeniable domineering air.

"Killing God Realm!"

A cold, bloody, and endlessly murderous domain power suddenly unfolded from Tang Hao's center! It instantly enveloped the entire arena!

Gu Rong felt a chill run through his body, and his movements and soul power circulation were significantly suppressed, as if countless wronged souls were howling in his ears!

"Seventh Soul Skill: Haotian True Body!"

The massive Haotian Hammer reappeared, but unlike Tang Xiao's calm and dignified demeanor, Tang Hao's Haotian True Form was filled with an aura of rage and destruction!
Immediately afterwards, Tang Hao did something that shocked all the spectators!

Without any probing, he directly used the Haotian Sect's highest secret technique, a forbidden art that was also a life-or-death struggle!

"Great Sumeru Hammer - Ultimate Technique - Ring Explosion!"

His first spirit ring, that yellow hundred-year spirit ring, exploded with a bang!

Terrifying energy surged into the Haotian Hammer like a volcanic eruption!

The already enormous Haotian Hammer instantly expanded, its color turning dark red, and its surface was swirling with destructive blood-red energy. The pressure it emitted caused the entire arena to violently distort and groan!
"Roar!"

Tang Hao let out a roar that was not human, his eyes turned bloodshot, and his body became one with the blood-red giant hammer.

Transforming into a blood-red meteor that tore through the heavens and earth, seemingly dragging everything into destruction, it charged headlong towards the ancient banyan tree, which was already at its last gasp, at a speed beyond comprehension!

This strike contained all of Tang Hao's soul power, will, and the destructive energy brought by the exploding ring!
Its power even surpassed Tang Xiao's previous full-force attack!
The ancient banyan tree's pupils constricted sharply as it sensed an unprecedented threat of death!
He roared and squeezed out all the last bit of soul power in his body, even burning some of his own essence!
"Bone Emperor's Guardian!!"

"Void Bone Wings, get out of my way!"

He pushed the broken Bone Emperor Guardian to its limit, while the Void Bone Wings on his back flashed wildly, attempting to perform a spatial jump to avoid this fatal blow!
However, under the suppression of the God of Slaughter's Domain, his movements slowed down for a moment!
The force generated by the exploding rings was not only incredibly powerful, but also extremely fast, subtly disrupting the stability of the surrounding space!
"Crack..."
The light of the hollow bone wings flickered, as if locked by some force, and the spatial jump was not completely successful!
The next moment, the destructive crimson meteor, solid and without any frills, crashed hard into the already cracked mountain of bones!

“BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM—!!”

An indescribable explosion occurred, as if a sun had been ignited on the ring!

The blinding blood light mixed with the stark white bone fragments, forming a destructive energy storm that instantly devoured everything!
The entire white jade arena groaned under the weight of this blow, with large sections collapsing and shattering!
The light barrier protecting the arena twisted violently, as if it would shatter at any moment!

Outside, all the spectators were so shocked by this earth-shattering attack that they were speechless!
As the light slowly faded.

A huge crater appeared in the center of the arena.

Gu Rong's true form as a bone dragon had completely disappeared. He had reverted to human form, kneeling on the edge of the deep pit, his clothes torn, his body covered in blood, his face as pale as paper, and his aura extremely weak. The illusory bone wings behind him had completely vanished.

He struggled to stand up, but spat out another mouthful of blood.

Tang Hao stood on the other side of the pit, his face equally pale, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, the backlash from the exploding rings still taking its toll. Yet he stood stubbornly, the Haotian Hammer in his hand, though dimmed, still pointing forward, his untamed figure like that of an invincible war god!

[Heaven's Judgment: Tang Hao wins! Rankings change!]

[Douluo Continent Power Ranking, 20th Place – Tang Hao!]

A thick beam of golden light descended, enveloping Tang Hao, and the glory symbolizing his twentieth place, along with the rewards of the [Immortal Bone Armor] and [Spatial Anchoring Rune], instantly merged into his body.

Gu Rong was enveloped in a soft, healing golden light, and his injuries quickly stabilized and healed. However, as he looked at the golden light that belonged to Tang Hao, his eyes were filled with endless resentment and desolation.

……

Outside the arena, after a brief silence, a tremendous uproar erupted!

Bone Douluo Gu Rong, thanks to the rewards from the Golden List, experienced a surge in strength, defeating two sect leaders in succession and demonstrating astonishing combat power.

Ultimately, due to the endless battle and his depleted soul power, he was defeated by Tang Hao, who was in perfect condition and used a forbidden technique!
Though defeated, we are still honorable!
Everyone knew that if Gu Rong hadn't fought two consecutive battles, he might not have lost to Tang Hao at his peak!

But a loss is a loss! That's just how the rules are!
……

Honkai Impact 3rd, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The cheers in the private room came to an abrupt halt, replaced by boundless anger!
Ning Fengzhi's face was ashen, and his body trembled slightly with anger.

Ning Rongrong burst into tears and threw herself into her father's arms: "Daddy! Grandpa Gu, he..."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin unleashed the Seven Kill Sword with a clang!
The incomparably sharp sword energy soared into the sky, tearing apart the clouds!

His gaze, as cold as ice, was fixed on Tang Hao, who was receiving his reward in the sky, and Tang Xiao and Yu Yuanzhen, who had been teleported back. His voice sounded like it came from the deepest abyss:
"Haotian Sect! Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex! Good! What a brilliant series of attacks! What a display of overwhelming numbers! Do you really think our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is so easily bullied?!"

The terrifying pressure of the sword made all the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School feel breathless and tremble.

Gu Rong's figure was teleported back to the sect square, his face ashen.

Although he was resurrected by the Heavenly Dao, the soul power he consumed needs to be replenished slowly.

He turned his head and saw the angry Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi, then shook his head bitterly: "Old Chen, Fengzhi... I..."

"Old bones, no need for further words!"

Chen Xin interrupted him, her killing intent palpable, "This grudge will be avenged!"

He was radiating sword energy, almost unable to control himself as he charged into the arena to forcefully challenge Tang Hao!

Just then, the voice of Heaven resounded coldly, like a bucket of ice water poured down in the dead of winter:
[Rule Supplement: Players ranked higher may not actively challenge players ranked lower.]

[If a challenge is forcibly initiated, regardless of victory or defeat, the challenger's ranking will automatically drop below the challenged person's, and they will be unable to challenge again!]

[When someone's ranking is taken away from the leaderboard, they still have the right to challenge other people on the leaderboard, but they cannot challenge for the same ranking again.]

These newly added rules acted like a strong shackle, instantly extinguishing Chen Xin's ambition and all other thoughts of using a high ranking to "clean up" lower-ranked opponents!
(End of this chapter)