As he spoke, the man in black slowly raised his right hand, and immediately, a black light condensed in his palm, forming a huge Spirit.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red spirit ring quietly appeared on the man in black, shimmering at various positions on his body, exuding a powerful Aura.
"Nine spirit rings, and even a red spirit ring!"
"He's a Titled Douluo!"
"Teacher!"
Seeing the man in black reveal his spirit rings, Ning Rongrong nervously tugged at Su Ran, not wanting Su Ran to fight this man in black.
Although Teacher was strong, he was only a Spirit Saint. How could he fight a Titled Douluo with nine spirit rings?
"Why should Teacher spar with you?"
"This is the territory of our peach blossom Spring Academy. Please leave immediately."
Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran's expressions hardened, and they also activated their teacher-protecting mode.
Wang Sheng had already activated Battle Tiger Body Protection and assumed the stance of Subduing Tiger Fist, blocking in front of Su Ran.
To be honest, Su Ran was a little touched.
Although Wang Sheng's Aptitude was a bit lacking, this simpleton truly stepped up when there was trouble.
The person opposite wasn't Dai Mubai, nor was it Tang San, but the nine-ring Titled Douluo—Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao. How dare you, a three-ring Spirit Elder, fight him?
This disciple was truly worth taking in.
"Your Excellency is a bit too arrogant and overbearing. Mr. Su has always had no grievances with your Clear Sky Sect. Why do you come here to provoke us? Even if Your Excellency is a Titled Douluo, you shouldn't be so tyrannical."
At this moment, two Auras emerged from behind Su Ran.
It was the Dragon Duke and Snake Woman, who, after learning of peach blossom Spring Academy's victory, had bought gifts at a shop in Soto City and came to congratulate them.
The two elders didn't hesitate at all. Eight spirit rings and six spirit rings respectively appeared on their Spirit Dragon Staff and Snake Staff, confronting the man in black.
"Clear Sky Sect?"
"Is that the Clear Sky Hammer?!"
"The inherited Spirit of the former Upper Three Sects, the Clear Sky Hammer!"
After the Dragon Duke and Snake Woman's reminder, Ning Rongrong recognized the origin of the huge Spirit in the man in black's hand.
The Clear Sky Sect had disappeared for many years, and many people her age didn't recognize it.
But as the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, also one of the Upper Three Sects, Ning Rongrong had heard her elders mention the Clear Sky Sect when she was young. It was said that the Clear Sky Hammer was the most destructive Spirit on the entire continent.
Thinking of this, Ning Rongrong pulled Su Ran's sleeve even tighter.
Teacher, please don't be impulsive. Winning or losing isn't important, but if Teacher gets seriously injured because of this, I'll be heartbroken.
"Dragon Duke Meng Shu."
"Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang."
"You, the Peerless Dragon and Snake, are somewhat renowned in the Spirit Master's world. It's said that when you two combine your Spirit Fusion Ability, you can rival a Titled Douluo."
"But in front of me, what can you two little snakes do?"
"If you want to come at me together, I don't mind beating you both up."
The man in black snorted coldly, showing no respect to the Dragon Duke and Snake Woman.
The Dragon Duke and Snake Woman's Faces were very displeased:
"Since Your Excellency is determined to attack Mr. Su, then my wife and I are also determined to protect Mr. Su."
"Mr. Su, we'll hold this person off. You go to the Spirit Hall branch and find the bishop. They have a deep grudge with the Clear Sky Sect. If Spirit Hall knows that a Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect has appeared here, they will definitely send strong individuals to capture him."
The Dragon Duke and Snake Woman walked in front of them, their Auras intertwining, surprisingly able to retain a hint of sharpness under Tang Hao's pressure.
"Dragon Duke, Senior Snake, you are not his match. Leaving you to Face the Clear Sky Douluo alone is not my style."
Su Ran said indifferently, exhaling a peach blossom breeze that surprisingly managed to cut a path through Tang Hao's overbearing Clear Sky pressure.
"Mr. Su…"
The Dragon Duke and Snake Woman looked back at Su Ran, still feeling uneasy. After all, there were two major Realms separating a Spirit Saint and a Titled Douluo.
"Good, very good. I admire people who are willing to take responsibility. Since you dare to stand out and Face me, I won't bully you. You are only at level seventy-something. I won't use spirit power or Spirit Ability to fight you. If you win, I'll leave immediately without another word. Otherwise, you must do one thing for me."
Tang Hao said with a focused expression.
"Come on."
Su Ran already knew Tang Hao's intention.
It was nothing more than the junior suffering a loss, so the elder stepped in.
This was also to be expected.
"Come on, I'll let you attack first for three Moves." Tang Hao showed great confidence.
If it were other Spirit Saints, he wouldn't even bother using his Spirit; he would just beat them with his bare hands.
He even held the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, which was a sign of respect for Su Ran.
"Since you said you won't use spirit power or Spirit Ability, then if I don't defeat you within three Moves, I lose."
Su Ran said indifferently.
"What an arrogant brat. No one has ever dared to say that to me. Forget three Moves, if you can win against me, I'll take your surname from now on."
Tang Hao's eyes twitched. Today, he actually met someone who could show off more than himself.
"Rongrong, Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, Wang Sheng, do you still remember the sword technique I often demonstrated with you during morning exercises in front of the academy?"
"For these next three Moves, watch carefully. The essence of this sword technique lies in its intent. If you can grasp its intricacies and learn its essence, your strength will advance to the next level."
At this moment, Su Ran's Aura changed, and he calmly said this to Meng Yiran and the others.
Ning Rongrong, Meng Yiran, and the other two immediately became fully attentive.
The sword technique Teacher demonstrated in front of the academy?
They had seen it many times. If they had to praise it, they could only say it was as graceful as a swimming dragon, as light as a startled swan, and extremely beautiful. However, they couldn't discern the power of that sword technique and thought it was just an ornamental sword technique without combat capabilities.
"First Move, Breaking Void Style."
Petals of peach blossoms fell from the sky, and a divine Peach Blossom Branch descended from the blooming celestial peach tree, landing in Su Ran's hand.
Su Ran, holding the Peach Blossom Branch, broke through the air, his figure extremely graceful and agile. A mere Peach Blossom Branch, as thick as a finger, wrapped in faint spirit power, could surprisingly Move freely between the heavy and overbearing Clear Sky Hammer without falling behind or suffering any damage.
And with every movement of Tang Hao, it quickly found his weak points. Su Ran's body was like a swimming dragon entwined around the Clear Sky Hammer. Following Tang Hao's movements, the Peach Blossom Branch in his hand was already piercing towards his chest.
Just as Tang Hao's eyes changed, feeling something was amiss and intending to retreat, unexpectedly, Su Ran's Peach Blossom Branch changed again, actually striking towards his palm:
"Second Move, Breaking Blade Style."
Although this Move was named Breaking Blade Style, it could flexibly dismantle all heavy weapons and overbearing weapons.
"Not good!"
The Clear Sky Hammer in Tang Hao's hand was directly knocked away.
"Third Move, Breaking Qi Style!"
This Move infused Internal Energy into the sword Aura, capable of breaking massive waves of qi, appearing both perfectly rounded and sharply exposed.
With this third Move, the Peach Blossom Branch directly broke through Tang Hao's defense and pierced into Tang Hao's chest, a scent of blood slowly spreading.
"You lost."
Su Ran said indifferently.
His Peach Blossom Branch could no longer pierce an inch further, because Tang Hao had already broken his promise, and a powerful spirit power blocked in front of the Peach Blossom Branch.
"Teacher… won."
"Teacher is so amazing!"
"It really was just three Moves. Teacher defeated a Titled Douluo in three Moves!"
"What kind of Move is that! So exquisite!"
Behind him, Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran were already screaming with excitement.
This was a Titled Douluo!
Even Zhu Zhuqing's usually cold Face was filled with surprise.
They had underestimated Teacher's strength too much!
The Dragon Duke and Snake Woman looked at each other. If Su Ran's teaching and nurturing of students, leading to their transformation in strength, was an S-rank shock, then this was an SS-rank shock.
This was a Titled Douluo, and it was that one from the Clear Sky Sect…
"How is this possible?"
"You must lose."
A powerful spirit power fluctuation vibrated, and nine spirit rings flickered on Tang Hao, causing Su Ran to retreat several steps.
The Clear Sky Hammer, which had been knocked away by Su Ran's Peach Blossom Branch, now returned to his hand.
He found it somewhat unacceptable that he had lost so carelessly.
Su Ran's eyes narrowed, and seven spirit rings appeared beneath him, which were beyond standard: purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, black.
What was surprising was that Su Ran's seventh spirit ring was surprisingly black with a hint of red, clearly indicating a lifespan of around ninety thousand years!
The seventh spirit ring, actually as high as ninety thousand years?
All his spirit rings were over a thousand years old?!
Tang Hao was somewhat surprised.
"You must lose. This demand, you have to agree to it whether you want to or not."
Tang Hao's Aura condensed, pressing down on Su Ran.
His demand was actually very simple: he had to teach all the unique skills he had taught those girls to Little San.
Su Ran had to help Little San regain his shattered Dao Heart!
"Su Hao, it seems you don't intend to keep your promise?"
Su Ran's eyes narrowed, and he said indifferently.
"Su Hao???"
When Tang Hao heard this name, his nose almost twisted out of shape:
"My name is Tang Hao!"
"You yourself said that if I could win against you, you'd take my surname from now on."
Su Ran said indifferently.
"You're courting death!"
"Clear Sky Hammer—Thunder Settles the Universe!"
Boom—