In the livestream, although Tang San ultimately did not kill Xu Yunhan, it was clear that this mercy came at a cost.
Could Tang San, this hypocritical figure, really be expected to show true compassion?
Before departing, Tang San issued an ultimatum: the Sun-Moon Empire must return the territories they had occupied from the Star Luo Empire and rename themselves the Heaven Dou Empire. If they failed to comply...
He left the rest unsaid.
But Juzi understood that if she refused, this false god would surely seize her child once more—perhaps even kill him.
As the broadcast reached this point, time in the scene froze.
A moment later, blood-red text appeared before everyone's eyes as the system's cold voice echoed.
[The event playback has concluded, and the question-and-answer session begins!]
[Question: Why did Tang San break the law of the God Realm, descend to the Douluo Continent, attempt to kill Xu Yunhan, and threaten Juzi to return the land of Star Luo Empire?]
[This round's rewards:]
[First place: Three Red Strings of Fate, Effect: The Red String of Fate can be used to bind two individuals (regardless of gender). Once connected by this string, destiny will pull the two together, guiding them into a romantic relationship and ensuring their eventual union.]
[Second place: Sun-Moon Empire Flying Soul Tool Manufacturing Technology; Effect: Bestows the user the ability to fly when worn.]
[Third place: One bottle of Xuan Shui Pills; Description: A combination of essence extracted from more than a dozen water-attribute soul beasts and dozens of rare water-attribute plants. The concoction is refined through a unique process. It enhances a soul master's power by at least one rank (up to rank 20) and cleanses the body, slightly improving the user's cultivation talent.]
My heavens! These rewards are incredible!
Inside the livestream, everyone was shocked by the high quality of this round's rewards.
The first prize, the Red String of Fate, was especially eye-catching. It granted the ability to intertwine two lives in love, using the legendary power of destiny itself.
The second prize—technology to create flying soul tools from the Sun-Moon Empire—was just as practical and highly coveted!
As for the third prize, the Xuan Shui Pills were equally valuable. Though limited to those below rank 20, they offered not only a direct boost in power but also the potential to permanently improve a cultivator's talent, rivaling the effects of the coveted Hundred Herbs Pill!
Once the allure of these rewards settled in, attention turned back to the question at hand, causing many to fall into deep contemplation.
Why did Tang San break the law of the God Realm to descend to Douluo Continent, attempt to kill Xu Yunhan, and threaten Juzi to return the land of Star Luo Empire?
From the events shown in the live stream, it appeared that Tang San's actions were driven by his love for his daughter, making him descend to Douluo Continent to kill Xu Yunhan and force Juzi into surrendering the Star Luo Empire. It seemed, at first glance, like he was acting for either Dai Mubai or Huo Yuhao.
But... something felt off.
Tang San had descended to the Douluo Continent once before, during the Yin-Yang Love Querying Valley scene. Moreover, despite his apparent care for his daughter, it was Tang San who nearly killed her in that same valley—how does that reconcile with his claims of loving her?
More importantly, many felt that Tang San must have known about Juzi stealing Huo Yuhao's seed when it happened—he could've stopped it, but he didn't.
So, this supposed "care for his daughter" didn't add up at all. Her "suffering" seemed intentional, orchestrated by Tang San himself.
So, if Tang San's motivations weren't truly about protecting Tang Wutong, what were they?
This question left many in the livestream feeling completely lost.
As for why Tang San wanted Juzi to return the land of Star Luo Empire, a few viewers started to piece together a theory.
At first, there seemed to be two possible explanations. One: Tang San was doing this out of loyalty to his old friend, Dai Mubai. Or two: it was somehow for his son-in-law, Huo Yuhao.
However, it became clear in previous broadcasts that Tang San had no real attachment to Huo Yuhao. His plan for Tang Wutong to marry Huo Yuhao appeared to be about eliminating a threat or utilizing him as a tool. The events in the Yin-Yang Love Querying Valley, where Tang San repeatedly tormented and killed Huo Yuhao, made it clear that Tang San didn't value Huo Yuhao like family.
Thus, if Tang San's actions weren't for Huo Yuhao, then his desire for Juzi to return the land of Star Luo Empire must have been for Dai Mubai.
However, not everyone agrees with this theory.
Those like Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi felt the reasoning was shaky. After all, a long time had passed, and it wasn't clear if Dai Mubai even cared about his descendants in the Star Luo Empire. If Dai Mubai cared, he would have shown up by now, yet he remained absent.
And Tang San wasn't the type to act out of the goodness of his heart. If Tang San was forcing Juzi to return the land of Star Luo Empire, it must be for some hidden benefit—some selfish motive we don't yet see.
But what could it be? Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi were baffled.
It couldn't possibly be simple nostalgia, right?
Sure, there was the fact that Tang San not only demanded Juzi return the Star Luo Empire but also insisted the Sun-Moon Empire rename itself to the Heaven Dou Empire. Maybe he might have longed for the "old days."
However, based on the previous broadcasts, Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi knew Tang San wasn't someone who acted purely on sentiment. To violate the rules of the God Realm for mere nostalgia seemed far-fetched.
Meanwhile, as these figures continued to ponder the answer, Lin Yu sat inside the Dugu Mansion, quietly reflecting on the question.
Though he didn't have a concrete answer, Lin Yu had already formed a hypothesis, drawing on conspiracy theories from his previous life. He quickly deduced a plausible explanation for Tang San's actions.
With three chances to avoid punishment thanks to his system privileges, Lin Yu had the freedom to test his theories without fear of penalty.
All that was left was to type out his answer and submit it to the virtual screen to see if his guess was right.
Note: If you are interested, read up to chapter 332 at patreon.com/MythMosaic.