Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

"The one with the highest cultivation level inside is probably 30,000 years old, but don't worry about them. These beasts have very sensitive noses. After sensing my presence, they all shrank back like quails and didn't dare to move."

Tang Hao paused, then added, "Besides, these aren't the ones we're looking for today."

Tang San nodded without saying a word, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the lake.

Although the fog was in the way, his Purple Demon Eyes were not for nothing; he could still see most of the scene in the center of the lake through the fog.

Soon, Tang San found the Azure Water Dragon that Tang Hao had mentioned next to the largest moon lotus in the center of the lake.

The creature was currently coiled on the rootstock of the moon lotus, its body as thick as a water bucket, and its entire body was emerald green from head to toe, a bright, glossy green.

Each scale clung tightly to its body, each one gleaming with a slippery sheen, looking as if it had been coated with oil, making one instinctively hesitant to touch it.

The Azure Water Dragon's head was triangular, and its two eyes, like two green gems, shimmered with a cold, eerie light in the mist.

Its entire body is coiled around the roots of the moon lotus, half submerged in the water and half above the surface. From a distance, it looks like a bright green vine growing from the bottom of the lake.

"Good heavens, this venomous dragon's cultivation is probably more than 20,000 years old."

Tang San said in a low voice.

"It's been about 23,000 years. In this year, the Haotian Sect sent ten-thousand-year whale glue several times. Your physical condition should be able to withstand soul beasts of this age."

Tang Hao said it casually, then strode towards the lake.

Tang Hao made no attempt to conceal himself; he unleashed his terrifying aura as a Title Douluo without reservation, pressing down on the lake like a mountain.

The Azure Water Dragon in the lake immediately sensed this aura.

Its coiled body suddenly stiffened, then began to twist violently, as if trying to escape to the bottom of the lake.

However, Tang Hao was too fast.

In the blink of an eye, it had already flown into the air.

Tang Hao flipped his right hand, and the huge Haotian Hammer was already in his grasp.

The hammer is jet black and heavy; just looking at it makes one feel a tightness in their chest.

"Eighth Soul Skill: Sky-Piercing Strike!"

Tang Hao descended from the sky, his Haotian Hammer slamming down on the Azure Water Dragon with an extremely savage force.

The hammer blow was so powerful that it tore cracks in the air around it, producing a piercing buzzing sound, like cloth being forcefully ripped apart.

"Roar--"

The Azure Water Dragon opened its mouth and spewed out a jet of poisonous water, which was mixed with blackish-purple venom and had a pungent stench.

At the same time, its scales tightened suddenly, and a slippery mucus seeped from its surface, trying to use this slippery force to dissipate the hammer's force.

Unfortunately, it was of no use.

The Haotian Hammer struck the water column, causing it to explode and turn into a cloud of water mist.

Then, without stopping, the hammer slammed solidly into the head of the Azure Water Dragon.

The Azure Water Dragon let out a miserable cry as its entire body flew out of the water, tumbled several times in the air, and then crashed heavily onto the lake shore.

A large dent was on its head, its two green eyes had completely lost their luster, and its body was still twitching unconsciously, but it was completely unable to turn over.

Before Tang Hao landed, a golden protective shield had already risen around him.

Sixth Soul Skill: Haotian Protection.

All the toxins spewed out by the Azure Water Dragon were blocked by the protective shield, and none of them touched him.

Tang Hao landed steadily on the shore, put away the Clear Sky Hammer, glanced back at Tang San, and said, "Go."

Tang San took a deep breath and quickly stepped forward.

He took out a dagger from his storage soul tool, squatted down, and plunged it into the vital spot of the Azure Water Dragon.

The Azure Water Dragon's body twitched violently a few times, then remained completely still.

A black spirit ring slowly rose from the corpse, hovering in mid-air and emitting a faint light.

Tang San sat down cross-legged, activated his Mysterious Heaven Skill, and directed the suction force towards the black soul ring.

The spirit ring slowly descended and enveloped him, and a surge of violent power flowed into Tang San's body.

That power was cold and poisonous, carrying a sinister edge, rampaging through Tang San's meridians, as if it wanted to burst him apart.

Tang San gritted his teeth and activated his Mysterious Heaven Skill to tame and absorb this power little by little, integrating it into his own soul power.

Tang San didn't know how long he had been sitting there.

When he opened his eyes again, the sun was already setting in the west, and most of the mist on the lake had dissipated.

Tang San looked down at his hands, clenched his fists, and then raised his hand to release his Blue Silver Grass martial soul.

The Blue Silver Grass martial soul is different from before.

The once distinct, fine blades of grass are gone, replaced by thick, sturdy vines that look quite vigorous.

The surface of the vines was covered with a fine layer of patterns, just like the scales on the Azure Water Dragon from before, a vibrant green that shimmered with light.

The vines swayed slowly in the air, emitting a faint, sweet, and slightly fishy smell.

It smelled like poison; it wasn't overpowering, but it sent chills down your spine.

Now, this Blue Silver Grass is nowhere near the delicate little grass it once was.

It looks exactly like a venomous snake coiled up, ready to pounce and bite at any moment.

Tang San stood up from the ground, stretched his limbs, and with a thought, his fifth spirit ring lit up.

Countless thick blue-silver vines burst forth from the ground beneath his feet, like giant emerald pythons, spreading out in all directions and covering an area of ​​several dozen feet in the blink of an eye.

The vines secreted a sticky venom that emitted a pungent odor, and wherever they passed, the vegetation withered and the rocks were corroded with spots.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Blue Silver - Azure Water Entangling the Sky."

Tang San whispered the name of the soul skill.

Tang Hao stood by and watched Tang San use his soul skills without saying a word, but he couldn't hide the satisfaction in his eyes.

After Tang San put away his soul skill, he slowly spoke, saying, "Little San, you are now a Soul King, and there are some places you should visit."

"Where?"

Tang San was taken aback.

"The City of Slaughter".

These four words came out of Tang Hao's mouth in a flat and indifferent tone, as if he were just saying that the weather was nice today.

Tang San could clearly see that the look in his father's eyes was different from usual: it was a bit heavy and somber, as if he were talking about something that had been weighing on his mind for a long time.

Tang San didn't ask any further questions, nodded, and silently followed.

The father and son left the lakeside. Tang Hao carried Tang San and flew all the way, over mountains and valleys, for two whole days before finally landing outside a small town.

The town was built on the side of a dried-up riverbed. The houses were short and dilapidated, and the stone slabs on the street were uneven and bumpy, making it uncomfortable to walk on.

The whole town looked like it hadn't been tended to in a long time, with dilapidated areas everywhere.

There were few people on the street, and occasionally one or two figures wrapped in cloaks would emerge from around the corner, all with their heads down and walking very quickly, as if afraid of being recognized.

There was an indescribable strange smell in the air, somewhat like rotten wood soaked in rusty water, and also somewhat like the stench of a wild animal's den.

Tang San wrinkled his nose, clearly disliking this place.

"Follow me, and don't say a word."

Tang Hao whispered a few words of advice and strode into the town.

There's a tavern right in the center of town, which is the only relatively intact building in the whole town.

An old wooden sign hangs above the door, the words on it worn away and illegible.

Tang Hao pushed open the door and went in, with Tang San following behind.

The tavern was dimly lit and the air was stuffy and stale. A few customers sat scattered in a corner, some drinking silently and others chatting quietly.

When someone came in, he merely raised his eyelids to glance at them before lowering his head again.

Tang Hao walked to the bar and whispered a few words to the bartender with a fierce face.

The bartender glanced at Tang San, nodded, and casually pulled the counter in front of him.

A dark hole was visible under the counter.

Tang Hao turned to Tang San and said, "Go down from here and keep going straight ahead."

"The innermost part is the City of Slaughter."

"I'll wait for you outside."

Along the way, Tang Hao had told Tang San everything about the Slaughter City in detail.

Therefore, Tang San didn't ask any more questions at this moment. He just nodded solemnly and jumped in.

Below the cave entrance was a narrow passage, with a few faintly glowing minerals embedded in the stone walls, barely illuminating the path beneath our feet.

The passage continued downwards, becoming deeper and deeper, with the air growing increasingly humid and cold.

After Tang San walked for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a glimmer of light finally appeared ahead.

He quickened his pace and walked out of the passage.

Suddenly, everything became clear.

A massive underground city appeared before him.

Towering city walls, a wide moat, and torches planted every few steps on the walls, their orange flames flickering in the darkness, illuminating the entire city in a dim and shimmering light.

In addition, a purple moon overhead emitted an eerie light.

Above the city gate are four large characters: "City of Slaughter".

Tang San took a deep breath and strode towards the city gate.

Just as he was about to reach the city gate, a shrill scream suddenly came from not far away.

Tang San looked in the direction of the sound and saw a person wearing a black cloak rushing out from the inside of the city gate. His body was covered with wounds, and blood was splattered all the way. He staggered a few steps and fell to the ground.

Behind him, a graceful young woman walked out unhurriedly.