On a mountain peak near Haotian Sect, although there were no pavilions or towers, it was still a castle-like building. The building was entirely gray and looked like part of the mountain, almost occupying the entire mountaintop.
On the mountaintop stood two pillars, made of incredibly hard marble, highlighting the solidity and majesty of Haotian Sect's castle. On the pillars stood two young men facing each other. One was slightly older, about twenty years old, with short hair, wearing the exclusive disciple's robes of Haotian Sect, his sleeves rolled up, revealing his wheat-colored skin, which made him look extremely powerful. He held a 500-jin hammer in one hand. He was Tang Xiao, one of the Haotian Twin Stars. Tang Xiao slowly said,
"Brother Hao, try my move. Fifth Soul Skill, Sky-Piercing Strike!" Tang Xiao swung the 500-jin hammer and shouted, "Rise!" The hammer, which was flashing with black light, smashed down on the younger man.
The man appeared to be eighteen or nineteen years old, bearing at least a seven-tenths resemblance to Tang Xiao, with similar wheat-colored skin. His face, however, was brimming with fighting spirit; it was Tang Hao. Tang Hao shouted, "Haha, big brother
, bring it on! My Clear Sky Hammer is itching for battle! 'Chaotic Cloak'!" Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer expanded exponentially, becoming an enormous hammer. The two hammers collided with a deafening roar, shaking the entire mountain and reverberating even above Clear Sky Fortress. Many Clear Sky Sect disciples emerged from the fortress, watching the two brothers fight with great interest, occasionally mimicking their moves, hoping to learn something from them.
"Hey, look, who will win between Brother Hao and Brother Xiao?" asked a second-generation Clear Sky Sect disciple.
"Of course it's our Brother Xiao, after all, his soul power level advantage is undeniable."
"Bullshit, it's definitely our Brother Hao, his Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique is masterful."
"Shut up, can you keep your voice down? We'll see soon enough!" A group of Haotian Sect disciples were discussing animatedly.
At this moment, a man with fiery red hair appeared in the crowd, and the silent crowd immediately quieted down. He was the only son of the Seventh Elder, and he was unruly and unrestrained within the sect. He would fight anyone who displeased him, and no disciple in the sect was afraid of him. The Seventh Elder had his son late in life and spoiled him excessively, fostering his arrogant and domineering personality. He
especially looked down on Tang Yuehua, who possessed innate soul power at level nine but couldn't cultivate, and had insulted her several times. However, after being taught a lesson by Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, he toned it down considerably.
His fiery red hair, as explosive as his temper, erupted as he sneered, "I never knew Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, known as the Twin Stars of Haotian, had such a useless sister. I think that good-for-nothing doesn't deserve to stay in our Haotian Sect."
The surrounding Haotian Sect disciples stammered, not daring to speak. At this moment, a young girl gracefully walked over. The girl appeared to be seventeen or eighteen years old, with a refined and ethereal beauty. She had a pair of bright, clear eyes, sparkling like stars. Her clear, bright pupils, arched eyebrows, and long, trembling eyelashes, combined with her flawless, fair skin tinged with a faint pink, and thin lips as delicate and dewy as rose petals, all exuded
a special charm. She radiated a subtle aura, giving off an unapproachable feeling, pure and beautiful without being vulgar—a rare beauty. She was none other than Tang Yuehua, the youngest daughter of the sect leader.
Tang Yuehua clearly heard the conversations in the crowd. She had two outstanding older brothers, while she was like a transparent person, with no presence in the sect. The occasional malicious words were like a sharp knife stuck in her heart, causing her to convulse.
After a long while, she composed herself, regained her composure, and became strong again. She understood that only strength was the best protection. She slowly said to the man, "If you say another word to me, believe me, my older brothers will beat you to death. Don't blame me for not warning you then."
The man clearly backed down, but still stubbornly insisted, "If you're so capable, don't call me your older brothers. Let's fight one-on-one, I'll give you a handicap."
Tang Yuehua slowly said, "I'm not capable; I can only rely on my older brothers."
Just then, a 'bang' rang out, and the battle intensified.
"Haha, brother, that's exhilarating! Let's settle this once and for all!" Tang Hao laughed.
"That's exactly what I was thinking, Brother Hao, get ready, 'Hammer Shakes Heaven and Earth'!" Tang Xiao said.
"Soaring Strike!" Tang Hao shouted.
After a long while, the smoke cleared, and the two were still evenly matched. Both were badly injured and looked utterly disheveled.
"Brother Hao, you've improved again."
"Big Brother, you're still so strong. I feel like you were holding back."
"Of course! The Clear Sky Hammer is meant to be used against outsiders, not our own brothers." The two exchanged a smile. "
Big Brother! Second Brother!" A beautiful and refined young woman rushed forward—it was none other than Tang Yuehua. (End of Chapter)