"Yang Wudi!"
Tang Hao roared low, barely raising the Clear Sky Hammer to block in front of his chest.
"Clang!"
The Soul Breaking Spear collided with the Clear Sky Hammer, making an ear-piercing sound of metal clashing.
Tang Hao was forced back repeatedly by this force. The injuries in his body worsened again, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Yang Wudi sneered, his figure approaching like a ghost. The Soul Breaking Spear stabbed out again, pointing straight at Tang Hao's throat. "Tang Hao, you also have this day!"
A trace of anger flashed in Tang Hao's eyes.
He hadn't expected his former subordinate to actually attack him. Barely mustering his soul power, he swung the Clear Sky Hammer violently, colliding with the Soul Breaking Spear again.
"Boom!"
The two forces collided, and Tang Hao's body was knocked flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.
"Yang Wudi, you actually joined the Star Luo Empire!" Tang Hao's breath was weak, but he said angrily.
Yang Wudi didn't give him a chance to catch his breath. The Soul Breaking Spear stabbed out again, cold light flickering on the spear tip. "Prepare to die, Tang Hao!"
"Hmph, lackey of the Star Luo Empire. It seems the Clear Sky Clan was right to abandon you back then!"
Tang Hao's gaze sharpened, his spiritual power concentrated to the extreme.
His current state was uncomfortable. having already used Ring Explosion once, he didn't have much soul power left in his body, and his meridians were already disordered.
But he, the dignified Clear Sky Douluo, how could he be defeated by a traitor?
"Hah!"
Tang Hao shouted loudly. Red lines emerged from the massive Clear Sky Hammer, and the hundred-thousand-year soul ring on his body suddenly lit up. The huge black hammer instantly turned completely red.
"Hiding in the dark should be Niu Gao, right? Don't hide, come out and die together. Hahahaha..." Amidst arrogant laughter, Tang Hao's right hand moved.
The giant hammer descended suddenly, smashing toward Yang Wudi in front of him.
"Boom!"
A tall figure suddenly blocked in front of Yang Wudi. Niu Gao spread his arms, his seventh soul ring lighting up, and a thick layer of soul power barrier appeared on his body.
However, the next moment, his Martial Soul Avatar actually cracked inch by inch in front of the Clear Sky Hammer, finally exploding with a bang.
"Bang!"
The figures of Yang Wudi and Niu Gao flew backward simultaneously.
Tang Hao threw his head back and spat out a mouthful of blood, his figure teetering.
"Clear Sky Douluo, worthy of being the Clear Sky Douluo." Niu Gao propped himself up and said in a deep voice, "You are already heavily injured, yet I couldn't even block one of your moves."
Tang Hao snorted coldly, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes. "Niu Gao, even you betrayed me?"
Niu Gao lowered his head, his voice deep. "Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Clan abandoned us first. The Old Goat and I have our own choices now, so naturally, it doesn't count as betrayal."
A trace of pain flashed in Tang Hao's eyes, immediately turning into cold killing intent. "Since you choose to be my enemies, don't blame me for being impolite!"
He stood up abruptly, the soul power in his body erupting again, the light on the Clear Sky Hammer suddenly brightening.
Although he was heavily injured, that imposing manner was still alarming.
Tang Hao roared, the Clear Sky Hammer carrying his last bit of soul power, smashing ruthlessly toward Niu Gao.
Niu Gao didn't dodge but crossed his arms, his eighth soul ring lighting up, forcefully taking this blow. His body was shaken back several steps, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he still stood steadily in place.
"Tang Hao, you go." Niu Gao said in a low voice, "You saved my life back then. The Clear Sky Clan wronged us, but I, Old Niu, cannot be ungrateful."
"You go. In the future, we will be enemies," Niu Gao said solemnly.
Hearing this, a trace of anger and unwillingness flashed in Tang Hao's eyes.
If there were a chance, he really wanted to twist off the heads of these two traitors personally.
But he knew he was powerless to fight anymore.
Tang Hao glanced coldly at Niu Gao and Yang Wudi, his voice hoarse and cold. "I, Tang Hao, will remember today's events. One day, I will return it a hundredfold!"
With that, he turned abruptly and rushed into the darkness.
"Hmph, Old Niu, your acting skills are really good." Yang Wudi looked at Tang Hao's wretched back and snorted coldly.
Niu Gao scratched his head and smiled. "Old Goat, you're wrongly accusing people. I, Old Niu, have always been an honest person."
Yang Wudi snorted coldly, put away the Soul Breaking Spear, and looked coldly in the direction Tang Hao left.
"It's a pity. If the Third Prince hadn't given instructions, I really would have hoped to kill Tang Hao with my own hands."
Niu Gao didn't answer, just silently watching Tang Hao's back, a trace of complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Although it was a pre-rehearsed script, his words were sincere.
Late at night, outside Star Luo City, in a dilapidated courtyard.
Tang Hao sat cross-legged on a simple wooden bed, his face as pale as paper.
His breathing was rapid, the soul power in his body disordered. The injuries to his meridians made every circulation of soul power feel like being cut by knives.
"I didn't expect that I, Tang Hao, would also have this day..." he muttered to himself, his voice carrying a trace of self-mockery and unwillingness.
Just then, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
Tang Hao's ears twitched slightly, a trace of vigilance flashing in his eyes. He barely mustered a trace of soul power, tightening his grip on the Clear Sky Hammer, his eyes staring dead at the door.
"Who?" he asked coldly, his voice carrying a trace of killing intent.
"Senior Tang, it's me." A clear voice came from outside the door. Immediately after, a young figure pushed the door open and entered.
Moonlight spilled in from outside, illuminating the person's face—it was Lu Feng.
A trace of surprise flashed in Tang Hao's eyes, then he returned to coldness. "It's you? Why are you here?"
Lu Feng smiled slightly, walked up to Tang Hao, his gaze carrying a trace of concern. "Senior Tang, I happened to be in the Star Luo Empire. Seeing you wreak havoc in the Star Luo Imperial Palace, I came specially to take a look."
Tang Hao sneered, his tone carrying a trace of mockery. "Look at me? You're here to laugh at me, right?"
Lu Feng shook his head, looking serious. "Senior Tang, I respect you as the Clear Sky Douluo, a figure who once shook the continent. I have no malicious intent today."
Tang Hao stared at Lu Feng. He was silent for a moment, then his voice was low, "Since you're here, just say it straight. What do you want to do?"
Lu Feng took a small bottle from his chest pocket and handed it to Tang Hao. "This is a healing medicine I refined myself. It has miraculous effects on internal injuries. If Senior Tang doesn't mind, you can try it."
Tang Hao glanced at the small bottle, not reaching out to take it, but said coldly, "Why do you want to help me? There doesn't seem to be any friendship between us."
Lu Feng smiled, his tone calm. "Senior Tang, the enemy of an enemy is a friend. The Star Luo Empire is my enemy. And you are also their enemy."
A sharp light flashed in Tang Hao's eyes. He stared at Lu Feng as if trying to see through his thoughts. "What hatred do you have with the Star Luo Empire?"
Lu Feng shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Senior, you should know about the Dai family's throne inheritance, right? My girlfriend, Zhu Zhuqing, is precisely the current Crown Princess of the Star Luo Empire."
"We love each other, but because of the Star Luo Imperial Family's marriage contract, we cannot be together."
"I once swore that if there was a chance, I would absolutely cut Dai Mubai into a thousand pieces."
Tang Hao was silent for a moment, and finally reached out to take the small bottle from Lu Feng's hand. He opened the bottle cap, smelled the medicinal fragrance, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. "This medicine... is indeed extraordinary."
Lu Feng smiled slightly. "If Senior Tang trusts me, you might as well give it a try."
Tang Hao said no more, poured out a pill, and swallowed it. A moment later, his complexion improved slightly, and the soul power in his body gradually stabilized.
"This medicine... is indeed effective," Tang Hao whispered, his tone carrying a trace of appreciation.
Lu Feng nodded and continued, "Senior Tang, your injuries are not light and need some time to recuperate. This place is not suitable to stay for long. I have a secret place here where you can temporarily hide from the wind."
A trace of vigilance flashed in Tang Hao's eyes, but soon returned to calm.
He nodded, his voice low. "Alright, I'll trust you this once. However, if you dare play any tricks, I, Tang Hao, will absolutely not let you off."
Lu Feng smiled slightly, his tone composed. "Senior Tang, rest assured. I, Lu Feng, act based on conscience and never betray faith."
The two looked at each other for a moment, and Tang Hao finally nodded. "Lead the way."