Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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Xue Qinghe's expression stiffened as he turned to the starry-eyed Dugu Yan beside him and asked, 

"You don't seem surprised. Tang Hao is a Titled Douluo, and he even possesses a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring. Yet, in Wang Li's hands, he didn't have the strength to resist." 

Hearing this, Dugu Yan finally shifted her gaze from Wang Li to Xue Qinghe, who was still in shock. A trace of pride surfaced in her heart, but she offered no lengthy explanation. She simply said, 

"Your Highness, not all hundred-thousand-year spirit rings are the same. In short, Tang Hao is no match for Xiao Li." 

Xue Qinghe fell into deep thought. Though Dugu Yan hadn't elaborated much, she had still revealed something important—Wang Li's hundred-thousand-year spirit ring was different from the rest. 

Glancing at Wang Li again, Xue Qinghe grew even more curious about the young man's experiences over the past few years… 

At that moment, opposite Wang Li, Tang Hao knelt on one knee, coughing up blood. His eyes were bloodshot with seething rage. Being praised after losing to a mere Spirit Douluo was the greatest humiliation he could suffer. 

Yet, what baffled him the most was that Wang Li's Blue Silver Emperor martial soul was nothing more than a mutated version of the Blue Silver Grass. It had evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor after absorbing the Blue Silver King soul beast. 

But why did it possess such power? Even Ah Yin had never demonstrated such strength—and she was a true Blue Silver Emperor in human form! 

"Ahhh!" 

With a furious roar, Tang Hao detonated another of his remaining three spirit rings. With a deafening boom, his aura surged once more as he swung his Clear Sky Hammer at Wang Li. 

"Die!" 

Wang Li watched the earth-shattering strike with a calm expression. Arms crossed, he merely twitched his fingers. The surrounding Blue Silver Emperor vines surged forward, effortlessly blocking the attack. 

Not only that, but they also spread rapidly, slithering along the Clear Sky Hammer before winding tightly around Tang Hao's right arm. 

A smirk appeared on Wang Li's lips as he unleashed his fourth spirit ability, simultaneously activating both his ice and fire toxins. 

Tang Hao's eyes widened in shock as he felt his soul power surge out of his body like a flood from a breached dam. 

And that wasn't all—the extreme heat and freezing cold raged through his right arm, causing an excruciating pain so intense that he couldn't help but scream, 

"My arm! My arm…!" 

His skin, fat, muscles, bones, and nerves—all of it—began to wither and decay in mere moments. Tang Hao could no longer feel his right arm. In other words, it was completely crippled. 

The ice and fire toxins continued to spread, attempting to invade the rest of his body. But Tang Hao was nothing if not decisive. 

With no hesitation, he detonated his eighth spirit ring. The explosive surge of soul power granted him the strength to tear free from the Blue Silver Emperor's grasp. 

But his state was beyond miserable. A Titled Douluo with nine rings now had only a single one left—a lone red hundred-thousand-year spirit ring. The other eight had been sacrificed. His right arm had shriveled away, the poison of extreme heat and cold raging within. Tang Hao desperately suppressed the toxins, knowing that the slightest lapse would lead to his complete downfall. 

Pain twisted his features. The repeated detonations of his spirit rings had left his meridians shattered, his soul power in utter chaos. His body trembled uncontrollably. 

"Father…!" 

Tang San's voice was blank with shock. He simply couldn't understand—his father, a mighty Titled Douluo, had been reduced to such a wretched state. 

What should have been an easy victory had turned into this. Did he regret it? No—he clenched his teeth and glared at Wang Li with hatred. 

"It's all because of you. You stole my spirit ring, stole everything that should have been mine. If not for you, this power would belong to me! Wang Li, you deserve to die!" 

Tang San's desperate cry of "Father" jolted Tang Hao back to his senses. He wasn't alone. If he and his son both died here, their revenge would never come to pass. 

He turned to Wang Li, knowing full well the boy would never let them go. Then, his gaze landed on his final spirit ring—the one Ah Yin had given him. 

Tang Hao's eyes filled with sorrow. 

"Ah Yin… I'm sorry. But for our son's sake…" 

Boom! 

The red spirit ring shattered, unleashing a violent shockwave that destroyed countless structures. 

With his right arm crippled, Tang Hao swung his left, hurling the Clear Sky Hammer at Wang Li with all his remaining strength. 

Wang Li waved his hand again, and the Blue Silver Emperor vines wove together, forming a barrier to block the Clear Sky Hammer. However, this time, something was different. The moment the hammer was stopped, a chilling white light erupted from it. 

The white light engulfed Wang Li, sending an icy sensation through his limbs, a coldness that seemed to seep into his very soul. He frowned. 

"The Killing God Domain..." 

Without hesitation, he activated the Blue Silver Domain. A radiant blue glow spread outward, brimming with life and endless vitality, instantly dispelling the oppressive white light. 

Wang Li turned his gaze back to Tang Hao, but by then, the man had already fled. 

The moment Tang Hao launched his attack, he had swiftly turned around, grabbed Tang San, and leaped into the air. The explosive force of his shattered hundred-thousand-year spirit ring shrouded them in a blood-colored radiance, propelling them forward at an incredible speed. By the time anyone could react, only a faint afterimage remained in the sky. 

"Trying to run? It won't be that easy!" 

Wang Li was not one to simply let things slide. Tang Hao and Tang San had openly made their move against him—he had no reason to let them escape unscathed. 

Tang Hao had detonated nine of his spirit rings. If the original story was anything to go by, he would now enter a three-day period of weakness. Only after three days would his spirit rings reform, and even then, his strength would remain greatly diminished for the next thirty-six days. 

If he detonated another spirit ring during that time, it would be permanently destroyed, and his cultivation level would never recover. 

Just as Wang Li prepared to give chase, reinforcements finally arrived—Dugu Bo and several royal consecrates. 

Dugu Bo, who had already sensed what had transpired, landed beside him, his brow furrowed as he remarked, 

"That Tang Hao… Once, he was a man of great renown. And now? Resorting to bullying the younger generation? He's utterly shameless." 

Meanwhile, the royal consecrates gathered around Xue Qinghe. After a brief exchange, Xue Qinghe turned to Wang Li and solemnly declared, 

"Wang Li, the Heaven Dou Empire will see that justice is served. Tang Hao and Tang San, whose crimes are unforgivable, will be declared wanted criminals across the entire empire. Furthermore, the Clear Sky Clan will be held accountable for this and must provide an explanation." 

Hearing this, Wang Li's interest was piqued. Having the Clear Sky Clan deal with Tang Hao and Tang San? That could be quite entertaining. He was curious to see what choice they would make. 

With a slight smirk, he replied, 

"Then I shall await good news from Your Highness." 

With that, the royal consecrates escorted Xue Qinghe back toward the palace. 

Standing there, Dugu Bo made a slicing motion across his neck and said coldly, 

"With Tang Hao's skills, the empire's wanted order will be meaningless to him. Xiao Li, when cutting weeds, you must remove the roots. Let's hunt them down together and finish this once and for all." 

Wang Li shook his head and replied calmly, 

"Indeed, cutting weeds requires removing the roots. But true revenge must strike at the heart. Since Tang Hao and Tang San dared to go against me, I won't let them off easily. I want to see whether the Clear Sky Clan will hunt them down or offer them protection. One way or another, this debt will be repaid in full." 

Dugu Bo was taken aback before clicking his tongue in amusement. 

"You sly brat. You're making their own clan hunt them down? Now that's some real psychological torment." 

With that, Wang Li, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan departed, waiting for further news from Xue Qinghe. 

The battlefield where Wang Li and Tang Hao had clashed lay in ruins. Fortunately, thanks to prior evacuations, civilian casualties were minimal, but the destruction of buildings was immense. 

The Heaven Dou military swiftly moved in—first, to enforce martial law, and second, to begin clearing the wreckage. 

Heaven Dou Imperial Palace 

Inside the grand hall, Emperor Xue Ye was furious. He slammed his hand on the table, his voice thundering with rage. 

"Outrageous! Simply outrageous! My benefactor, attacked so brazenly within the capital? Where is the dignity of the royal family? Where is the honor of the empire?" 

"Tang Hao and his son, Tang San, are criminals of the highest order. They must be apprehended at all costs! I will not rest until they are caught!" 

As his voice echoed through the hall, Xue Qinghe stepped forward and spoke solemnly. 

"Father, they are only two people. Finding them will be like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, if we pressure the Clear Sky Clan, they may be forced to reveal themselves." 

"Furthermore, Wang Li deserves an explanation. If we cannot find Tang Hao and Tang San, then the Clear Sky Clan must answer for their crimes." 

Xue Ye hesitated. As Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, his rule depended on balance. He wanted to win over Wang Li, but at the same time, he could not afford to completely alienate the Clear Sky Clan. 

Shaking his head, he sighed and said… 

"Forget it. The Clear Sky Clan has already withdrawn. Tang Hao and Tang San are no longer involved with them. Apart from issuing a wanted notice for Tang Hao, the empire will provide sufficient compensation to Wang Li for the shock he suffered."

Xue Qinghe widened his eyes. A Soul Douluo like Wang Li had defeated a Titled Douluo like Tang Hao, yet Xue Ye still couldn't make a clear decision. He wanted to please both sides, attempting to strike a balance.

Inwardly, Xue Qinghe couldn't help but sneer. Xue Ye is really losing his touch. If not for Wang Li, this empire would have been mine by now.

But he no longer cared to offer advice. With a sense of indifference, he returned to the Crown Prince's residence. After receiving reports from Shi Long and Ci Xue, he spoke calmly, 

"Uncle Shi Long, Uncle Ci Xue, Tang Hao has detonated nine of his spirit rings, and his right arm is destroyed. His power is nearly gone. It's time for revenge."

Shi Long and Ci Xue had already gathered the details of the situation. At this point, Shi Long spoke up,

"Master, seeking revenge on Tang Hao is inevitable. But that Wang Li, even as a Soul Douluo, managed to defeat a powerful Titled Douluo like Tang Hao. Do you think we should..."

Xue Qinghe raised his hand to his forehead, speaking with a helpless tone, 

"When dealing with Tang Hao, you need to be prepared. But when it comes to Wang Li, you should be decisive. If Wang Li could defeat Tang Hao, do you really think he won't be able to deal with you?"

"Serpent Spear Douluo, Boar Needle Douluo, don't worry about Wang Li. Prepare to follow me to hunt down the weakened Tang Hao. If we miss this opportunity, it will be much harder next time."

Upon hearing this, Shi Long and Ci Xue exchanged awkward glances, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

At that moment, Xue Qinghe stretched his body, and six pairs of wings appeared behind him, enveloping him. As the wings spread, dazzling light surrounded him, and the figure of a stunning woman emerged. She had a perfect figure, golden hair cascading down to her hips, and her eyes glimmered with unusual brilliance. 

"There is nothing left for me in the Heaven Dou Empire. I now understand—only absolute power matters."

"Wang Li, when he faced Tang Hao, he acted with such ease, forcing Tang Hao into a corner effortlessly. To defeat Tang Hao, we'll need several Titled Douluos working together."

"After I kill Tang Hao, I will return to the Spirit Hall and enter seclusion, leaving worldly matters behind. Whoever wants the Heaven Dou Empire can take it."

Shi Long and Ci Xue, seeing the true identity of Qian Renxue, shuddered and immediately replied with respect, 

"Understood!"

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Meanwhile, Tang Hao, exhausted from the shattered spirit rings and weakened by his injuries, fell into a mountain range. 

His nine spirit rings were completely destroyed, leaving him in a state of unprecedented weakness. Every movement caused him intense pain. 

Tang San, in a panic, knelt beside his father, calling out, 

"Father, are you alright?"

Tang Hao was drenched in cold sweat and gritted his teeth. 

"Xiao San, help me sever my right arm. I have no more soul power left. The poison in my arm is too dangerous. If you don't cut it off, the poison will consume me completely."

Tang San, without hesitation, inspected Tang Hao's right arm. The poison was a deadly combination of ice and fire, beyond his ability to cure. Clenching his teeth, he drew a sharp blade and severed Tang Hao's arm at the root, quickly bandaging it afterward. 

Tang Hao let out a sigh of relief. Though he had lost his arm, his life was spared. He then spoke, 

"Xiao San, I will be extremely weak for the next three days. After that, I will regain some strength. For now, it's up to you. As long as we can last three days, I'll recover."

Tang San nodded solemnly, his eight spider spears extending from his back, their terrifying white, menacing appearance making him resemble a fearsome demon spider. 

Lifting Tang Hao, he used the mobility of his spider spears to move deeper into the mountain range. Though he felt lost, unsure of where to go, his direction was clear—the Star Dou Forest. 

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The next day, news spread throughout Heaven Dou City—Tang Hao and Tang San were wanted criminals, and the Crown Prince was missing. 

The Crown Prince's residence was in disarray. Though no signs of struggle were evident, Xue Qinghe had clearly encountered some sort of mishap. 

As the second most important figure in the empire after the emperor himself, the disappearance of the Crown Prince was a crisis. 

This news quickly shook Heaven Dou City, and martial law was declared. Soldiers patrolled the streets, and several places were sealed off. 

Yue Xuan was locked down, and Tang Yuehua was taken for questioning. The prime suspects, of course, were Tang Hao and Tang San. Who else would have a motive to harm the Crown Prince? 

In addition, there were no major incidents elsewhere. However, Yu Xiaogang from Shrek Academy boldly spoke out, declaring that Tang Hao and Tang San were innocent. 

They had only acted against Wang Li, and it was clear that Wang Li had been at fault. Furthermore, Tang Hao and Tang San were supported by the mighty Clear Sky Clan, and should not be treated like this. 

In retaliation, Shrek Academy was sealed off. Its students were sent home, and teachers were arrested, as they became the scapegoats for this conflict. 

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(End of chapter)