Douluo Dalu: Blue Lightning Sky Dragon Hammer

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Tang Zhen's Soul Skills:

1st: Three Thousand Thunder Movement (Purple)

2nd: Tesla Prison (Purple)

3rd: Thunder Emperor's Armor (Black)

4th: Heaven's Shockwave (Black)

5th: Thunder Emperor Lance. (Black)

6th: ?

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A few days have past and Tang Zhen and Ah Yin set off on their journey. Tang Zhen in his usual black attire with a cloak and Ah Yin still wearing a blue outfit with a thin veil across her face, hiding it a little, had some bulkier clothing on.

Their destination was the Icebound Forest in the far northern part of the Heaven Dou Empire.

It was finally time for Tang Zhen to confront the Evil Soul Beast. He was surprised to find out that it was in the northern Icebound Forest.

As they were approaching, he asked Ah Yin to search for some plants or herbs that were high in cultivation age. Maybe there was another rare herb here. At first she wanted to protest, she wanted to help him but he was firm on saying that he had to do this alone.

Tang Zhen soon heard an explosion. Heading towards it, he knew it was in an odd location. Perhaps fearing the Ice Emperor resting in the forest, the beast didn't venture towards the center but Tang Zhen was still surprised that they were letting this happen.

He arrived to what could be described as hell. Surrounded in by the snowy and icy forest, there was a section with no threes or anything else. Instead there stood another dragon but this one was different from any other he had seen.

The only thing he received from the system was its name, Thunder Seraphim: The Fallen Sky Dragon. He felt a little guilty seeing the level of destruction around this creature. Thankfully, he must have fallen asleep at once point for a while or else the damage would have been much worse.

Sensing another entity closely tied to the Thunder element, the Thunder Seraphim turned to look at Tang Zhen with red eyes.

Apparently this dragon was once a young dragon in heaven that was corrupted by the negative energies released when all the Beast gods were slain and their resentment caused an evil force to accumulate inside the nearest host, causing its descent into madness.

Using its Thunderclaw, it swung at Tang Zhen as he dodged out of the way.

This would be a good time as any to to go all out and test out how his Thunder affinity stacks up to a fallen heavenly dragon.

He started off with his Second soul skill, Tesla Prison which trapped the gigantic dragon for a second before it swung its tail and broke out of it.

The dragon enraged roared into the air as it summoned a thunderstorm and thunder struck all around him.

"First soul skill, Three Thousand Thunder Movement." Tang Zhen disappeared dodging the Thunder strikes. Trying to get under him to try and get him off balanced, he arrived at the base of the dragon.

"Fourth soul skill, Heaven's Shockwave." A huge bolt of Thunder landed on Tang Zhen which stunned the dragon before a massive shockwave pushed him backwards a little bit but still not strong enough.

Getting even angrier, it charged up a bolt of lightning in its mouth before it shot it out at Tang Zhen who dodged it using the Thunder Shunshin. He didn't see the dragon swinging its massive tail from his side and got hit sending him crashing through the trees.

Seeing other soul beasts running away from the chaos that was occurring, Tang Zhen only hoped that they all ran far enough away because he was about to make it a whole lot worse.

"It's time to try and test out the full power of the Sharingan." 

"Susanoo!" A huge bone structure appeared that expanded and then it grew armor.

Pushing it further, Tang Zhen flew further into the air at the head of the Susanoo as it grew legs and formed into a massive humanoid figure. It looked at the dragon that was about 3/4 of its height but was floating in the air.

An interesting thing he figured out was that the Susanoo was able to merge with his soul skills and use them as he would. Channeling his Third soul skill, Thunder Emperor's Armor, the Susanoo lit up with Thunder energy and created two swords. Being his first time in a Susanoo at this level, it was a little clumsy but he got the hang of it after a few seconds.

Swinging the swords, they were able to cut the Thunder Seraphim but it wasn't enough to bring it down. It was struggling but it was getting up.

"I have to end this quick." Tang Zhen flew into the air and prepared to strike it down.

In the distance Ah Yin saw a huge purple humanoid figure flying in the air and was shocked. 

Using his aptly named Thunder of Destruction, he created his Fifth soul skill, Thunder Emperor's Lance creating a terrifying lance of Black Thunder. Using the Susanoo, he hurled the lance down towards the weakened dragon piercing it right in its chest. The dragon struggled and squirmed before it went limp.

Tang Zhen now out breathing heavily still kept the Susanoo active lest something happens. Truly it was an incredibly powerful ability to be able to close the power gap between the two.

To his shock, the dragon's black scales slowly turned into a bright golden color as a black mist leaked out from the wound and vanished.

Then he heard a deep voice.

"Thank you." The dragon said.

Soon it perished and a bright red soul ring appeared and Tang Zhen wasted no time absorbing it. He expected it to be chaotic with dangerous Thunder energy but he found it was pleasant. Knowing about the history of the dragon, perhaps it was still aware of the death and damage it caused under the evil influence but was helpless to stop it. After an hour, he was able to absorb the ring and his soul power jumped straight to level 76.

He was stunned but the massive jump. Perhaps it was due to the compatibility of the ring and him combined with the dragon not putting up any resistance? He was unsure but there was no point in complaining about it.

While he was in thought, a light shot out from the body of the dragon and landed on his back causing him to hunch over from the energy. Suddenly, he could feel something on his back as wings of Thunder appeared behind him. The Seraphic Thunder Wings was an external soul bone!

Tang Zhen couldn't help but celebrate. After all this time, he finally got a soul bone suited for him! Sitting back down, he focused to integrate the soul bone and after an hour, he finished with his soul power jumping to 78.

Soon after he left to find Ah Yin and as he was approaching her, he saw her surrounded by 3 teams of soul masters.

He landed by a tree and heard the group making lecherous comments about her. Ah Yin even with the thin veil on her face had this elegance that made her attractive.

Ah Yin was getting annoyed with these people. They must have been drawn to the destruction that Tang Zhen was creating and ran into her.

Before she could make her move, she felt an arm slide around her waist and pull her close.

Looking over she saw Tang Zhen holding her. Strangely, she didn't feel apprehensive about it.

"Who the fuck is this guy?" One of the fodder in the group yelled. They were supposed to have their way with this woman who they knew had to be a beauty. Through the thin veil, they could see the shape of her face but it still hid just enough detail to keep them wondering.

"Hand over the woman and all of your belongings and we will let you live."

Tang Zhen stood there silently with a cold look in his eyes.

"Are you deaf? I sai-"

Before the waste of space could speak another word, a sword made of Thunder came out of Tang Zhen's hand piercing his head and making his body convulse. As soon and Tang Zhen retracted his hand, the sword disappeared making the body fall to the ground.

Stunned by what just happened, no one moved for a while until after a few seconds they all came back to their senses and getting angry at their comrade's death, charged at Tang Zhen to kill him.

"Hmpf. Courting death. Dare to covet my woman?" Tang Zhen said coldly. He spread his new wings surprising Ah Yin with the soul bone before she blushed at the fact that he called her his woman.

They rose into the air before the group could retaliate and storm clouds started forming overhead, Tang Zhen then struck.

"Sixth soul skill, Judgement of Heaven and Earth." A massive amount of Thunder came down hitting the area below and as each bolt landed, the ground exploded and the Thunder lashed out in multiple directions vaporizing any unfortunate souls hit by it. Those lucky or unlucky enough to not get vaporized, were hit by the flying rocks crushing their bones.

Not even a minute later, the field was charred with the corpses of the three teams.

Ah Yin stared horrified but fascinated. Horrified at the level of death and destruction caused by his sixth soul skill. Fascinated that Tang Zhen was so powerful.

Granted not all of them were very strong but there were still some high level soul emperors among the group and they were killed instantly.

"Ah Yin, are you okay? Did you get hurt while I was away?" Tang Zhen checked her over to make sure she was okay.

Ah Yin feeling touched said that she was fine.

After leaving the forest, they stopped by a small town and Tang Zhen told Ah Yin that Tang Hao would try and come introduce Tang San to where she was supposed to be after his training and that after, he would mostly try and have Tang San go through a second awakening to awaken his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline.

Ah Yin hearing this had a dark expression. When she was strong enough, she would confront Tang Hao personally. She was still unsure about Tang San. He was still her son but was born not out of love. She had to meet him, talk to him. The Haotian Clan's plan was horrible. If he was innocent, she would help him. If he was tainted by their dark plans and chose to side with them…..She didn't know if she could kill him.

Tang Zhen stared at her gauging her emotions. At the mention of Tang Hao, her face became dark. After everything he revealed to her about the Haotian Clan's plan and Tang Hao's dark secret, she hated Tang Hao. But the only thing Tang Zhen was unsure about was her thoughts on Tang San.

"Ah Yin, are you thinking about Tang San?"

Ah Yin nodded slowly.

"Zhen, I haven't even met him in person yet. I've only held him when he was born. I want to know what kind of person he is. I want to speak with him and ask if he knows what his father's clan has planned for him. Since I am alive again, he can't evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor. Will the clan still allow him to live? I have a lot of questions and worries." She said.

Tang Zhen could understand her. Even he was curious to know what Tang San is thinking right now. The only thing he knows is that Tang San should be training his hammer techniques at the waterfall and should nearly be done.

He just couldn't risk running into Tang Hao at this moment and especially not with Ah Yin.

How would Tang Hao react to Ah Yin being alive again? Would he try to have Tang San kill his own mother for her soul ring and bone? Try to win her over again? There were too many different variables that he didn't know. He had to find out or else leaving those two unchecked would be extremely dangerous.

Not a moment later, a messenger came to deliver a letter to him. He had left the illusion on the servant at the Moon Pavilion to send him a message if someone matching Tang Hao's description arrives to see Tang Yueha.

Opening the letter, he smirked. This was his opportunity, it looks like fate hasn't abandoned him yet.

"Ah Yin, do you want to meet Tang San? Tang Hao has gone to see Yueha. I'm sure you can guess for what." Tang Zhen asked.

Ah Yin disgusted with the two siblings agreed, this was the chance to talk to Tang San.

Tang Zhen was confident that with Tang San not absorbing the the Autumn Water Dew Immortal herb, his Purple Demon Eyes should not be able to resisit his Sharingan. Especially now with their difference in spiritual power and Tang San having his soul power sealed by his own father. This was a golden opportunity.

"Ah Yin, we don't know if Tang Hao has talked to Tang San about the clan's plan yet but if he did and we ask Tang San directly, there is no guarentee that he would tell you the truth especially with me there. I think it would be best if I place him under the illusion so that he is forced to tell us the truth." Tang Zhen said.

"Are you sure Tang Zhen?" Ah Yin asked hesitantly.

"Mhm. I would also much rather hide the fact that you are alive until we are sure Tang San isn't on board with the plan."

Ah Yin hearing his logic agreed after contemplating the possible downsides. If he agreed with the plan but lied to her about it, then he would go and tell Tang Hao that she was still alive which in turn would make Tang Hao search for them.

Tang Zhen was in his own thoughts. He knew that Tang San was still a dangerous factor. Although he wanted to kill him to eliminate the threat, Tang San hasn't actually warranted his death in this world.

Did he piss him off before when he was chasing after Xiao Wu even though she was with him? Yes. Was he rude to her? Yes. But now he seemed to be acceptable. Tang San was now with Huo Wu anyways and maybe being with her can change his feelings.

Everything will depend on his answer and what Ah Yin wants but if he comes close to Xiao Wu again, regardless of what Ah Yin wants, Tang Zhen will kill him.

After having their meal, they left to go find Tang San. Tang Zhen knew he was at Thunderclap Gorge from the original story so they headed there.

Despite the name, they arrived at a waterfall that was beautiful to look at. It looked peaceful. Soon they spotted a shirtless boy lying on the ground gasping for air.

Tang Zhen looked over at Ah Yin. She had a complicated look in her eyes. He gave her waist a squeeze and set her down before flying over to Tang San.

Tang San who has been practicing the Skill of Random Hammering. He has been tossed by this waterfall time and time again. He completed the training with the regular hammer but the wooden hammer felt impossible.

Hearing someone land, his eyes flew open and he stood up ready to attack. He saw someone wearing black clothing and a cloak with a black mask. His eyes were familiar though. That blue shade reminded him of someone he hated.

Soon, those blue eyes turned red startling him.

"TANG ZH-"

Ah Yin walked over once receiving the signal. Tang San looked like he was zoned out.

"Tang San, you will answer all of the questions this woman asks." Tang Zhen commanded

"Yes." Tang San said with a detached voice.

Gathering up her courage, Ah Yin asked her first question.

"Tang San, do you know where your father is right now?"

"He said he had to go meet someone important but didn't say who."

"Did Tang Hao tell you about the clan's plan for you and me?" Ah Yin asked nervously.

"Yes."

"…..Do you agree?" Ah Yin asked again in a shaky voice.

"When he told me, I wanted to disagree. I have Huo Wu. But the idea of being with multiple women still intrigues me." Tang San said.

"Why?" This time Tang Zhen asked.

"There is someone who took someone from me. He has the girl I have always wanted and many others. I am jealous of what that must be like. I am a genius with twin martial souls with the world's number one tool soul. Why can't I have both Huo Wu and Xiao Wu along with others?" Tang San said.

Ah Yin was horrified to find out that her son was like this. She felt heartbroken and her resentment towards Tang Hao grew.

Tang Zhen on the other hand was furious. Tang San still had thoughts about Xiao Wu. That was not tolerable. He soon posed to kill Tang San on the spot but Ah Yin stopped him.

"Ah Yin, get out of my way." Tang Zhen said with a cold tone.

"No Tang Zhen don't kill him yet." Ah Yin said.

"Do you still want to save him? You heard what he said. He wants Xiao Wu and I will not let that happen. He dies." Tang Zhen said resolutely.

"Not yet Tang Zhen, he needs to stay alive a little longer." She replied coldly. Intrigued Tang Zhen dug further.

"Why?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"How else can we draw Tang Hao out from hiding. If we keep Tang San alive, we have a way to bring him out of hiding. Neither of us have the strength to confront him now but after we do, we can use Tang San as bait. If Tang San dies right now, Tang Hao may return to the clan and then it'll be hard to catch him." Ah Yin said.

That was logical. She was right there was no way of predicting Tang Hao's movement if Tang San was to die right now. Reluctantly, he decided to let Tang San live but he would kill him for sure.

Tang Zhen planned to destroy hell road when he went to Slaughter City so that Tang San can't come in after.

After knocking Tang San unconscious, they turned to leave with Ah Yin taking a final look at him before turning to leave.

"Tang Zhen, what about that Huo Wu girl?" Ah Yin asked.

"For the moment she is safe with her brother and at their academy. If given the chance we can help her." Tang Zhen said.

Ah Yin agreed. Huo Wu was innocent. She didn't want the girl to suffer.

Tang Zhen spent some more time with Ah Yin before he told her that she should go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and meet the others. He sent a message to Dugu Bo to meet them.

Not long after Dugu Bo arrived.

"Little monster, you've reached level 78?" Dugu Bo was flabbergasted. It had been a little less than a year since he left.

"Quickly show me your soul ring." Dugu Bo said.

Releasing his martial soul, seven rings appeared with the seventh ring being a red 100,000 year soul ring.

Dugu Bo stared at the ring in shock and envy. Between Old Bone and Old Sword and him, no one had a 100,000 year soul ring.

"Little monster what did you call me here for?"

"I wanted to ask you to please take Ah Yin back to the others." Tang Zhen said.

Dugu Bo looked at Ah Yin who was looking down with a sad look.

"She doesn't look like she wants to go." He remarked with a chuckle.

"Yes, she told me. But I have to go to Slaughter City next, I cant take her with me." Tang Zhen replied. Then he turned to Ah Yin.

"Ah Yin, stay with the others. I'm sure Xiao Wu will be happy to see you."

Ah Yin nodded. Although she was happy to be able to see Xiao Wu again she felt reluctant to part with Tang Zhen after the time they spent together.

"I'll come back I promise." Tang Zhen reassured her.

After their final goodbyes they went their separate ways.

Tang Zhen steeled himself and went back up north.

Ah Yin and Dugu Bo arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Leading to a tearful reunion with Xiao Wu.

Curious how their sister knew this beautiful woman, Xiao Wu explained that when she was still a young rabbit soul beast, Ah Yin would play with her. Even if they were natural enemies due to rabbits being herbivores, Ah Yin was always nice to her.

Hearing who Ah Yin was shocked the whole group before hearing the Haotian Clan's plan which left everyone stunned.

Ah Yin was warmly welcomed by everyone and she had a nice reunion with Ah Rou as well.

Hearing the Haotian Clan's plan, Ning Fengzhi quickly went into the next plan Tang Zhen had laid out.

After amassing a large amount of weapons, he sent a message asking the leader of the Defense Clan Niu Gao to meet.

After Ning Fengzhi met with the Defense Clan, they struck a deal starting off as business partners.

Every meeting, Ning Fengzhi met with Niu Gao. He spoke with him in secret about the concerns Tang Zhen had raised about the Martial Soul Hall.

Niu Gao thought about the possibilities and came to the conclusion that it was a possibility that the Soul Hall might launch an attack on the top three clans.

With the Haotian Clan secluding themselves from the world and abandoning the Four Single Attribute Clans.

Since then the clans have been on a decline and the Soul Hall has been pressuring his Defense Clan to submit. He compromised with Ning Fengzhi saying that if he could get Yang Wudi the leader of the Breaking Clan to join, he would too.

Ning Fengzhi found it amusing that Tang Zhen thought about this ahead of time. Truly mysterious.

Following the instructions he received from Tang Zhen, Niu Gao, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo and Dugu Bo all headed to the Breaking Clan.

Yang Wudi upon seeing the guests was shocked. His old friend Niu Gao showing up was not strange but seeing the clan leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and two Titled Douluos would shock anyone.

Upon presenting the proposal, Yang Wudi firmly denied it. Saying he would not submit to any clan again and counter proposed to Niu Gao that the Four Single Attribute clans should form their own group.

"Clan leader Yang, that alliance would not last very long in my opinion." Ning Fengzhi said calmly.

Thinking he was being belittled, Yang Wudi was about to retort before he continued.

"It has nothing to do with you or clan leader Niu. It has to do with Strength and Speed clan leaders. One sees Tang Hao as his master and the other is directly related to a member of the Haotian Clan. If in the event it comes down to it, those two will opt to join the Haotian Clan again."

Yang Wudi and Niu Gao thought hard about this and it made sense. Their good friends were indeed tied deeper to that clan than they were.

"So what do you propose? That we fall under your clan?" Yang Wudi asked with his arms crossed.

"No, this is a very fragile time of peace. What I am offering is a three way clan alliance. We had the manpower and resources while the two of you have the expertise in building and poisons. Imagine a coalition of a group of Defense, attack, and support soul master from our respective clans. It would be a formidable group." Ning Fengzhi said.

Yang Wudi and Niu Gao had to admit that it was a very good idea but Yang Wudi was still stubborn. Having no choice, Dugu Bo pulled out something for Yang Wudi.

"S-s-s-senior Dugu, is this?" Yang Wudi was looking at the item like a madman. An expression of hope and longing.

"Mhm…this is the Aromatic Silk Beauty. As a token of our sincerity we can give this to you." Dugu Bo said holding it out.

"Of Course! Of course! I agree to join!" Yang Wudi said snatching the herb from Dugu Bo causing a sweatdrop on everyone's head to form at how quickly he changed.

A split second later he started to laugh maniacally which alternated into a very uncomfortable laugh of joy from a man as big as him prancing around the room.

"Old Rhino and I will join the alliance with you!" Yang Wudi said as he just voluntold his friend.

No one said anything and just sat there watching this grown man apparently losing his mind until Niu Gao heard what he said.

"Hey! Wait!"….