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After Tang Chen returned to the Haotian School, he focused on healing his injuries while creating the Asura Illusion to train the Haotian disciples. This Asura aura, nurtured by killing intent, could transform into the Slaughter God Domain.
"So, Tang Chen can grant others the Slaughter God Domain in bulk?" Tang San frowned as he continued reading, soon discovering that this wasn't entirely the case—
Whether one could bear the Asura aura depended on the strength of their martial soul and their willpower.
The direct descendants of the Haotian School all possessed the Haotian Hammer as their martial soul, meeting the basic requirement, but their personal willpower varied. Even after Tang Chen projected the Asura Illusion, not a single disciple passed.
The reason was simple. Despite Tang Xiao and the five elders instilling pride in the Haotian disciples, most of them had never ventured outside, oblivious to the vastness of the world, and remained immersed in their own limited spheres.
Their pride, or rather arrogance, was nothing more than an illusory self-deception.
Their martial souls were the top-tier Haotian Hammer, naturally overshadowing many ordinary martial souls. Without this advantage, they wouldn't have made any significant impact in the original story.
Tang Yuehua was summoned back because her martial soul carried a domain that could calm the mind, aiding the Haotian disciples in enhancing their mental strength.
In short, her domain helped reduce the disciples' "irritability."
Placing the letter aside, Tang San tapped his desk, contemplating the pros and cons—
Firstly, Tang Yuehua reaching the tenth rank had surely been exposed. To provide a plausible reason, they would inevitably mention him, as Tang Chen wasn't an uninformed peerless Douluo.
Secondly, even with Tang Yuehua helping the Haotian disciples to calm their minds, few would likely receive the Asura aura from Tang Chen through the Asura Illusion.
Tang Chen might care for the school, but as a peerless strongman with his own pride, he wouldn't casually bestow such a gift, even to direct descendants.
Moreover, having undergone the Asura God trials, Tang Chen understood the significance of the Killing God Domain—it marked someone as a potential Asura God successor.
When he found the Asura God's legacy, it wasn't a smooth journey. Whether out of respect for the "God" or a preference for elite selection among the disciples, Tang Chen wouldn't casually pass on the Asura aura.
Even if he did, transforming it into the Killing God Domain required nurturing it with killing intent. In other words, it needed to be solidified and evolved through actual combat and bloodshed.
But with the Haotian School currently secluded, for the disciples to truly obtain the Salughter God Domain, the continent would have to descend into chaos… Only in chaos could wars break out, giving them opportunities to act!
Would Tang Chen be that reckless?
Tang San pondered Tang Chen's personality but found only fragments of information from the original story: he was domineering, exceptionally gifted, and infatuated. Beyond that, he knew little.
However, Tang Chen hadn't sought out Bo Saixi, indicating he believed he still had a chance to inherit the Asura God's legacy. Considering he had been parasitized by the Bloodred Nine-headed Bat King for years, even if he wasn't conscious during that time, being influenced by the Rakshasa God's thoughts could have subtly changed his mindset upon awakening. This wasn't impossible.
It was something to guard against...
"My lord, you look worried. Did something happen to Master Tang?" Ling Xi asked with concern, knowing Tang Yuehua was Tang San's blood-related aunt. If she were in trouble, it was natural for him to be worried.
"She's fine, but the Haotian School's ancestor pulled a bold move," Tang San replied, not elaborating further. "In the future, they might stir up trouble. Stay alert. If you hear they've come out of seclusion, gather everyone willing to follow and head to Spirit City. Just abandon this place."
Who knows what would happen if Haotian Sect really goes crazy? They might end up destroying the Silver Blue Manor because in the eyes of the Haotian disciples, I am the greatest "Haotian traitor." It's better to be cautious. If such a thing happens, I should abandon everything I have accumulated in the Haotian Sect and move to the side of Spirit City. By then, the Martial Soul Hall will also have a legitimate reason to attack the Haotian Sect!
"Understood." Lingxi's expression became solemn. When it comes to the top three sects, it's definitely a major issue that she shouldn't get involved in at the moment. Then she mentioned another matter, "Lord Count, it's getting late. It's time to rest."
"You're right, it's time to rest." Tang San tidied up the letters and envelopes, put them in the storage wristband, and prepared to go to his room to cultivate the Creation and Destruction Manual. But he noticed that Lingxi followed him.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm worried that Lord Count won't be able to sleep alone. I can warm the bed for Lord Count." A blush appeared on Lingxi's cheeks, and her breathing became rapid.
At this moment, Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, and the others were not around. It was a perfect opportunity!
"You make a good point."
To Lingxi's surprise, Tang San didn't refuse. Could it be that Lord Count is also interested in her? Hehe, that would be great! My dear daughter, I'm sorry, let Mommy try it out for you!
"But..."
"I feel that our relationship should not be purely that of boyfriend and girlfriend. If it's just for gratitude or to fulfill my desires, there's no need to go to such lengths."
After attempting intimate relations, Tang San felt that if Lingxi or Ling Meng were to come for a surprise attack at midnight, he would reluctantly accept it. But "greed, anger, and ignorance" were also a heavy burden on his heart. While he could absorb the greed, anger, and ignorance of others, it could also affect him.
After all, he is human, not the embodiment of these three evils.
Without figuring it out clearly, he wouldn't allow himself to "fall" in such matters.
"Lord Count is truly kind." Lingxi respected and admired him even more. She felt that Tang San didn't want to use gratitude as leverage and valued their emotional connection.
After Lingxi left the room and quietly closed the door, Gu Yuena crawled in through the window with a disappointed look on her face. "I thought you were going to take another spouse."
Tang San grabbed Gu Yuena by the back of her collar and said impatiently, "I'm telling you, can't you be innocent? You're only eight years old!"
"Hey!" Gu Yuena opened her mouth wide, looking angry (#`O′), and said, "Why are you yelling so loudly? Can't you have a better attitude? I'm older than you! Also, as my half-subject, is this how you treat your king? Put me down quickly, or I'll get angry!"
"Should I call you 'big sister' then?"
Tang San raised an eyebrow and let go of her collar. Gu Yue didn't react in time and fell to the ground, wincing in pain. "My butt! Why did you let go like that?"
"You, my king." Tang San sat on the bed and teased her.
"Hmph, this lady won't hold a grudge against a small person, but while death is forgivable, living is not. You must pay the price tonight!" Gu Yuena glared fiercely at Tang San and kicked her legs onto his chest, saying, "Be my mattress!"
(End of this chapter)