Chapter 159: Chrysanthemum Douluo's Anger, Ah Yin's Body Gradually Recovers
Chrysanthemum Douluo, staring at Yu Xiaogang's retreating figure, couldn't suppress the growing anger in his heart.
He immediately called over a member of the Spirit Hall, hissing lowly, "Find an opportunity to keep an eye on that waste, Yu Xiaogang!"
"If he's alone, capture him for me!"
Unable to move against Tang Hao, couldn't he move against a waste like Yu Xiaogang?!
He refused to believe that the top three sects would turn against the Spirit Hall over such a trivial person!
After receiving Chrysanthemum Douluo's orders, the Spirit Hall soldier knew better than to linger during his fury and quickly departed.
"Rest here for the night, we'll talk about tomorrow when it comes," Dugu Bo unusually approached Chrysanthemum Douluo and suggested gently.
With tonight's actions, Dugu Bo had officially become one of the Spirit Hall's own.
Chrysanthemum Douluo glanced at Dugu Bo and, unusually, didn't retort. He, along with Ghost Douluo, Su Yun, and others, took up residence in Dugu Bo's dwelling.
As for Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo, they had vanished early on, reappearing in the royal chamber of Qian Renxue.
Before they could speak, Qian Renxue preempted, "I'm already aware of the situation, Tang Hao and Tang San have been taken back by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"At the banquet earlier, Sword Bone Douluo already informed me in the presence of Ning Fengzhi."
"They also advised me to be more vigilant towards the Spirit Hall in Tiandou Imperial City and estimated that Tang Hao and Tang San would stay with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for about a week."
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo's expressions slightly changed upon hearing this.
A week's time might allow Tang Hao to recover seventy to eighty percent of his strength.
By then, capturing him would likely be an almost impossible task.
"This matter cannot be hidden from Emperor Xue Ye, so I have also informed him," Qian Renxue continued.
"Your failure tonight doesn't significantly impact our overall plan, so don't overthink it." Qian Renxue didn't blame them but soothed the Title Douluos' anxieties.
"Miss, tonight we almost forced out all of Tang Hao's strength. With his current soul power of level ninety-five, and considering the soul bones he has yet to use, we feel that capturing him would require at least four Title Douluos of the same level ninety-five," Snake Lance Douluo spoke after a pause, sharing his estimation of Tang Hao's strength.
Qian Renxue's eyebrows knitted slightly upon hearing this. She knew Snake Lance Douluo wouldn't lie and was aware that Tang Hao, if not strong, couldn't have killed her father in the presence of other Spirit Hall powerhouses years ago with just a step into the realm of Title Douluo.
"I understand."
"Now that the plan has failed, let's settle down for now."
"We'll deal with future matters in the future."
"Yes."
After the two Title Douluos responded, they slowly retreated, disappearing into the shadows.
...
The next day.
In the heart of Sunset Forest.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were seriously injured and still in seclusion.
Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, with lighter injuries and aided by the healing properties of the Nine-Color Snake Emperor's venom plus Yu Yuanzhen's reluctance to fully engage, had almost fully recovered after a night's rest.
Stepping outside, he immediately saw Su Yun and his group.
"Sorry, Su Yun, I couldn't capture Tang Hao for you," Poison Douluo apologized first.
Su Yun shook his head slightly, "Plans cannot keep up with changes."
"With the presence of multiple Title Douluos fighting here, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo would have definitely noticed if they weren't in seclusion."
"Moreover, Tang Hao's strength is not to be underestimated, so Elder Dugu, you need not blame yourself."
"Now, since we temporarily can't act against Tang Hao and Tang San, our priority should be to improve our own strengths."
Su Yun looked towards Dugu Yan, "Yan Yan, this is a good opportunity for Elder Dugu to act as your protector while you absorb that external spirit bone."
Mentioning the external spirit bone, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, though she felt somewhat embarrassed.
After all, such a precious item was simply given to her by Su Yun.
She thought it would be best given to her grandfather, but he had declined, saying it wouldn't maximize its effect.
"Thank you, Su Yun. I will definitely repay your kindness," Dugu Yan bowed deeply to Su Yun.
Regardless of Su Yun's intentions, these tangible benefits were not false.
Following that, Dugu Yan went with her grandfather, Dugu Bo, to absorb the spirit bone.
"Su Yun, it's a pity we couldn't capture Tang Hao and Tang San this time," Hu Liena said beside Su Yun, looking helpless.
"Yes, it was so close," Zhu Zhuqing echoed.
After witnessing the battle the previous day, it had completely overturned her understanding of fights between soul masters.
Zhu Zhuqing swore to achieve the realm of Title Douluo as soon as possible, vowing not to become a stumbling block on Su Yun's path forward.
Su Yun chuckled, "A momentary failure means nothing. Besides, we have plenty of time."
"As long as we have time, surpassing Tang Hao is just a matter of time."
While reassuring the two women, Su Yun couldn't help but recall Tang Hao's Killing God Domain from last night.
He had inquired Ah Yin about the Killing God Domain and the City of Slaughter.
Upon learning Su Yun also wanted to obtain the Killing God Domain, Ah Yin immediately cautioned, "Little Su Yun, although you are indeed strong now, acquiring the Killing God Domain is still very difficult."
"I've heard from Tang Hao that you can't use soul skills in the City of Slaughter."
"You can only rely on your combat skills to survive!"
"That place is still too dangerous for you," Ah Yin cautioned, knowing that the display of Tang Hao's strength had inspired Su Yun to quickly enhance his own capabilities. However, she reminded him that haste does not bring success, much like the growth of plants, which requires a gradual and steady process.
Despite Su Yun's current status as a Soul King, his experience in life-and-death situations was still insufficient compared to those desperate fighters in the City of Slaughter.
Ah Yin's advice was sound. Su Yun considered it and decided to use this time to consolidate his strength and practice his spear techniques.
In the following days, while Chrysanthemum Douluo was recovering, Su Yun visited the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to check on Ah Yin's physical body's growth.
As Ah Yin and Su Yun predicted, Ah Yin's physical body was growing rapidly and even developed a certain level of self-consciousness, drawing surrounding energy into itself.
"Perhaps it won't take ten years for you to regain your human form, Sister Yin," Su Yun congratulated.
Ah Yin was thrilled to see her physical body recovering so well, wishing she could hug and kiss Su Yun in gratitude. If only Tang Hao had placed her in such a favorable environment earlier, she might have already regained her human form instead of hiding in a dark cave, where recovery would have been impossible.
This thought added to Ah Yin's resentment towards Tang Hao.
After Su Yun left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he coincidentally met Dugu Yan, who had just absorbed her spirit bone. From Dugu Bo, he learned that Dugu Yan had now reached the 40th level of soul power.
"Congratulations, Sister Yan," Su Yun greeted Dugu Yan with a smile.
Now that Dugu Yan's martial soul had evolved into the Bi Phosphorus Snake Emperor and obtained an external spirit bone, coupled with the guidance from Dugu Bo and the knowledge within the Spirit Hall, she was destined to become a Title Douluo.
"I should be thanking you," Dugu Yan slightly bowed.
Su Yun waved his hand, dismissing the need for thanks as he was merely recruiting allies for his camp.
After a brief exchange, Dugu Bo took Dugu Yan into Sunset Forest to hunt for a suitable soul beast for her...
...
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Tang Hao was still in seclusion.
Seeing Ning Fengzhi arriving with two Title Douluos, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang immediately went up to them.
"Uncle Ning, how is my dad now?"
"Ning Sect Leader, how is Tang Hao doing?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head slightly and gestured towards Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
Chen Xin spoke, "Tang Hao's body has accumulated many hidden injuries, likely from a major battle he experienced without fully recovering."
"The strength he showed before you was his endurance, fearing that the Spirit Hall would discover his abnormalities."
"The technique he used, if I'm not mistaken, should be the unique skill of the Hao Tian Sect, passed down to only one person - Exploding Rings!"
"This method allows the explosion of soul rings, channeling all energy into the martial soul, unleashing the most powerful force of the Hao Tian Hammer."
"However, the cost is clear."
"Not only can he not use his soul skills for a short period, but his old injuries have also relapsed. Fortunately, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has suitable medicinal materials, combined with his own strength, which has temporarily stabilized him."
"Otherwise, a typical Title Douluo would have likely died that night."
Hearing that Tang Hao was temporarily safe, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang finally felt relieved.
However, knowing Tang Hao was seriously injured, their hatred for the Spirit Hall also increased significantly.
"Uncle Ning, I know some medical techniques. May I see my dad?" Tang San suddenly said.
Being from the Tang Sect, Tang San naturally had some understanding of acupoints and medical techniques.
Ning Fengzhi, taking Tang San's request as a child's wish to see his father, did not refuse and nodded, "You can, but he is in an unstable state, so you must not disturb him."
Then, he looked at Sword Douluo Chen Xin, "Sword Uncle, please accompany this young friend to prevent Tang Hao's aura from suddenly surging and hurting him."
"Okay," Chen Xin nodded in agreement.
(End of Chapter)
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