Chapter 119: Tang Hao Returns to the Sect, Qian Renxue Summons
The Haotian Sect of today was no longer as flourishing as it once was, only managing to survive in a remote corner, hidden in a mountain behind a village three hundred miles east of the capital of the Tian Dou Empire, Tian Dou City.
Even Tang Hao had to exert a lot of effort to get the map of the sect's gate from his sister, Tang Yuehua.
When Tang Hao personally saw what had become of the once world-shaking Number One Sect, now hiding like a mouse in a corner, his guilt and hatred towards the Spirit Hall suddenly intensified, and he involuntarily clenched the Haotian Hammer in his hand.
"With time, I will lead the sect, crush the Spirit Hall, and restore the sect's former glory!" Tang Hao secretly resolved, his eyes burning with flames.
Back then, he was hunted like a homeless dog by Qian Dao Liu, fleeing across the continent, and eventually had to hide in a small village called Holy Soul Village with Tang San. One day, he too wanted Qian Dao Liu to taste the bitterness of losing everything.
"Who's there?!" A stern shout suddenly rang out from the darkness.
Following this, two young men, about thirty years old, holding torches, emerged from the dim village.
They were the guards of the Haotian Sect, stationed at the foot of the mountain, alternating day and night, to prevent outsiders from intruding into the Haotian Sect.
The two young men held their torches, and the flickering flames quickly illuminated the face of the man before them.
"Who are you?" The young men's eyes were full of vigilance, filled with hostility towards Tang Hao.
A stranger suddenly appearing at the foot of their Haotian Sect's mountain in the middle of the night, could it be a spy from the Spirit Hall?
"Hmph, do the juniors of the sect not even recognize the Haotian Hammer in my hand anymore?" Tang Hao snorted coldly, slowly raising the pitch-black Haotian Hammer in his hand. The ripples of soul power spread out like water waves, and the familiar yet strange oppressive feeling swiftly enveloped the two Haotian Sect disciples.
In an instant, the faces of the two disciples changed drastically.
Titled Douluo!
This oppressive feeling could only belong to a Titled Douluo!
The two disciples of the Haotian Sect were shocked.
In the sect, only the elders and the sect master were Titled Douluos, but they did not recognize this strange man before them.
However, the hammer in his hand was undoubtedly the Haotian Hammer!
And his soul power had reached the level of a Titled Douluo!
Suddenly, one of them narrowed his eyes in surprise and exclaimed, "You… You are the Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao!"
Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao!
A name known to everyone in the Haotian Sect.
He was the younger brother of the current Sect Master, Tang Xiao, and the one who killed the former Pope Qian Xun Ji.
However, he was also the culprit who forced the entire Haotian Sect into hiding!
Tang Hao returning was a shock.
Upon being recognized, Tang Hao nodded slightly, and the oppressive soul power covering the two disciples instantly retracted.
"Take me to the sect. I have important matters to discuss with the elders," Tang Hao instructed them.
"This…" The two disciples hesitated, their expressions awkward.
Before they could speak, several streaks of light suddenly flew from the mountain, arriving in an instant.
Six figures appeared in front of the two Haotian Sect disciples.
Seeing them, the two immediately knelt down.
"Greetings to the Sect Master, greetings to the Elders."
"Get up," Tang Xiao waved his hand, and the two disciples left.
The newcomers were none other than the Haotian Sect elders and the Sect Master, who had sensed Tang Hao's soul power fluctuations.
Tang Hao, aware of the sect's current attitude towards him, had deliberately released his dominant soul power to attract the sect's strong members.
"Brother Hao, is it really you?"
Tang Xiao, seeing his brother's familiar face, became excited: "Yuehua wrote to me saying you were coming back, I didn't expect you to arrive so soon."
Upon seeing his brother, Tang Hao was also filled with emotion. He was about to speak when suddenly, a scolding voice came from the side: "Tang Hao, you scourge, return my son's life!"
Boom!
Before the Haotian Sect elders could react, a giant Haotian Hammer suddenly smashed towards Tang Hao.
However, Tang Hao, possessing the Killing God Domain, had long sensed the Seventh Elder's hidden murderous intent and was prepared. He quickly retreated, easily dodging the sneak attack.
"Seventh Elder!"
"Seventh Elder!"
The Second Elder and Tang Hao, realizing the Seventh Elder's action, immediately tried to stop him.
Tang Hao calmly looked at the Seventh Elder and said, "Seventh Elder, I regret your son's death. I am indeed at fault in this matter."
"But, your real enemy should be the same as mine – the Spirit Hall."
The Seventh Elder, known for his fiery temper, was held back by the other elders. Hearing Tang Hao's explanation, he cursed: "Nonsense! It's because you married a spirit beast, even had a monstrous child with her, that our Haotian Sect suffered such a catastrophe. You still have the face to return!"
"I wish I could skin you alive!"
For the Seventh Elder, his hatred for Tang Hao ran deep.
He had poured his heart into nurturing his eldest son, but because of Tang Hao, his son was brutally killed by the Spirit Hall, leading to the heartbreaking outcome.
"Seventh Elder, if Brother Hao is willing to return, it means he is ready to take responsibility. Even if you want to punish him, it should be on an appropriate day. Isn't our common enemy the Spirit Hall?" Tang Xiao tried to explain for Tang Hao, signaling him to appease the Seventh Elder.
Tang Hao knew his brother's intention and stepped forward, solemnly saying to the Seventh Elder, "Seventh Elder, the dead cannot be resurrected. Your son's death is my responsibility, but I hope you will allow me to return to the sect."
"I want to lead the Haotian Sect to emerge once again, reclaim the title of the world's number one sect, and avenge ourselves against the Spirit Hall!"
"Ptui!"
As soon as Tang Hao finished speaking, the Seventh Elder spat in his face, furiously saying: "With you? When Qian Dao Liu came, why did you run away?"
"Chased like a dog, hiding outside for years, and now you think it's safe to return. I would never agree to your return, even in death!"
The other elders looked at each other, unsure of what to say.
Indeed, in their hearts, they all resented Tang Hao.
It was because of him that the sect fell into decline, hiding in the mountains, afraid to show itself for fear of the Spirit Hall's suppression.
However, they could feel Tang Hao's strength – very powerful!
Even though they sensed that Tang Hao's current power had not reached its peak, it was still incomparable to ordinary Titled Douluos.
Such strength, if they could have him return to the sect, would undoubtedly elevate the sect's power to a new level.
In front of everyone, Tang Hao, spat upon by the Seventh Elder, wiped the spit from his face with his sleeve and said solemnly, "Elders, actually, there was a purpose behind my marriage to that woman."
The Seventh Elder sneered: "What, just for a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring?"
Tang Hao shook his head: "Not just that. My other thought was about the different changes that could occur in a child born between a human and a spirit beast."
Hearing this, the elders' expressions became serious, and even the Seventh Elder, who had been constantly insulting Tang Hao, fell silent.
The idea of humans and spirit beasts together was taboo and unacceptable in the eyes of society, let alone the birth of a child from such a union.
"Speaking of children, I remember that you and that spirit beast had a child. Where is he?" the Seventh Elder suddenly asked.
Tang Hao replied, "I have entrusted him to a Soul Master theorist, a master in the field of spirit theory. The elders need not worry."
"I actually want to tell you that the child I had with that spirit beast not only has twin spirit souls, Blue Silver Grass and Haotian Hammer, but also possesses innate full spirit power!"
Boom!
Tang Hao's words dropped like a huge stone into a pond, causing a massive ripple in the hearts of the elders present, leaving them incredibly shocked.
Twin Spirit Souls!
Innate Full Spirit Power!
These two rare talents appearing in the same person!
How is this possible?!
"It's impossible!" The Seventh Elder was the first to refute, "Innate Full Spirit Power is already a rare existence, and as for Twin Spirit Souls, throughout the history of the Douluo Continent, there have only been two people who possessed them."
"One died due to a spirit ring explosion, and the other, I remember, was a disciple of the former Pope Qian Xun Ji."
"You say your child has both, what proof do you have?!"
Although the Seventh Elder verbally expressed disbelief, deep down, he harbored a sliver of hope.
Such a genius, if truly a bloodline of their Haotian Sect and properly nurtured, could undoubtedly surpass even the sect's founder!
"I don't have any proof right now, but here is a cultivation method written by my son, which the elders can take a look at." Tang Hao took out a thick scroll of paper from his robe and tossed it to the Seventh Elder.
The Seventh Elder received the paper and passed it to the other four elders and Sect Master Tang Xiao, then began to read it with a skeptical eye.
To their surprise, within a few moments, the elders' breathing became rapid, and their pupils dilated with shock.
Xuan Tian Gong, Xuan Yu Hand, Hundred Solutions to Hidden Weapons, Ziji Demon Eyes... These were considered low-level martial arts in Su Yun's view, but for the natives of the Douluo Continent, they were top-notch and excellent cultivation methods!
With just one glance, the elders' eyes were glued to the paper Tang Hao had given them.
"Tang Hao... you're saying, this was written by your son?"
The Seventh Elder frowned and asked, "If I recall correctly, by age, he's only a ten-year-old child this year, right?"
Tang Hao smiled and said, "Genius is not confined by age. If it wasn't a top-notch cultivation method written by my son, why would I present it to the sect?"
"With such cultivation methods, it's not difficult for ordinary soul masters to challenge opponents above their level."
"And according to my son Tang San, if one can master it, even a Soul Douluo can fight against a Titled Douluo!"
Boom!
Tang Hao's words again struck like a heavy hammer in the hearts of those present, leaving them in awe for a long time.
"If that's true, Brother Hao, you must bring your child back to the Haotian Sect. How can such a talent be left outside?"
Tang Xiao said gravely, "Once the Spirit Hall discovers his existence, they will surely target him."
Hearing this, the other elders nodded, agreeing with Sect Master Tang Xiao's words.
Twin Spirit Souls, Innate Full Spirit Power, and the ability to write such terrifying cultivation methods.
Such a genius, they must protect and keep in the Haotian Sect.
Possibly, Tang San could be the key to leading the Haotian Sect back to the continent and taking revenge on the Spirit Hall!
Facing his brother's concerns, Tang Hao smiled slightly and said, "Brother and elders, what you're worried about... actually, the Spirit Hall has already discovered us once."
"But..."
Before the elders could speak, Tang Hao went on to recount the years he spent hiding with Tang San, including Tang San's spirit evolution and Su Yun's matters...
"A spirit can evolve?!"
"After all, he has the bloodline of a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast."
"That kid named Su Yun awakened early and stole the spirit of a disciple of our Haotian Sect?"
"A ten-year agreement? Since it's certified by the Spirit Hall, this competition is inevitable."
"Pity, if only that kid named Su Yun didn't exist."
The elders and Tang Xiao all felt regretful, thinking to themselves: If only there was no Su Yun.
"In that case, regarding Brother Hao's return to the sect, I assume the elders have no objections now?" Tang Xiao gripped the paper in his hand and looked at the other elders.
The elders shook their heads.
What Tang Hao brought back could be considered a blessing for generations.
Although the Haotian Sect had its secret manuals, the difficulty of learning them was great, and some could only be learned by one person, offering little improvement for the other disciples.
However, the cultivation methods brought back by Tang Hao could equip all disciples, enhancing the combat power of all Haotian Sect disciples.
Additionally, his strength and his yet-to-be-met genius son.
Allowing them to return to the sect was naturally acceptable.
Seeing no opposition, Tang Hao also breathed a sigh of relief.
However, at this moment, the Second Elder suddenly spoke up, looking at Tang Hao and asking in a deep voice, "Tang Hao, although we have agreed to you and your son returning to the sect, you need to
answer one question."
Tang Hao said, "Please ask, Second Elder."
The Second Elder narrowed his eyes and asked, "Tell me, did you have any feelings for that hundred-thousand-year spirit beast?"
"No," Tang Hao answered decisively.
The Second Elder then asked, "Why?"
Tang Hao spoke calmly, "Humans and spirit beasts are inherently opposed. When my brother and I met that woman, upon learning of her identity, my initial thought was to obtain her spirit ring."
"But then, I had another idea, and it was this thought that made me feign a relationship with her, resulting in the birth of Tang San."
For Tang Hao, Ah Yin was just a spirit beast to be used, having served her purpose after providing what he wanted, she lost her value.
Otherwise, if he truly loved her, why wouldn't he have tried everything to revive her, instead of confining her in a cave without light or water?
"In my heart, the sect is always the most important," Tang Hao added.
The Second Elder was satisfied with Tang Hao's answer, "It's not easy to still care about the sect after many years outside."
"Now that you're back, let's go inside together."
Saying this, the Second Elder looked towards Sect Master Tang Xiao, "Sect Master, we should find a time to discuss how to distribute these cultivation methods to the children below."
For many years, the Second Elder's slightly bent back finally straightened, his eyes emitting a fiery light, "Our Haotian Sect finally sees the hope of returning to the world."
...
After planting Ah Yin in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Su Yun didn't leave in a hurry. To ensure Ah Yin's growth, he observed daily if the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well negatively affected Ah Yin's body.
Once assured that Ah Yin could grow healthily, he planned to take Du Gu Yan to the Spirit City, leaving Du Gu Bo alone to guard the medicine garden.
However, to Su Yun's surprise, the night before he planned to leave, Qian Renxue actually sent someone to invite him to her residence for a discussion!
(End of Chapter)
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