The moment the most heavily guarded and secure prison of the Tiandou Empire was opened, Tang Hao's heart involuntarily shuddered.
Immediately after, a wave of intense fear, dread, and an overwhelming sense of impending death surged within him.
As these feelings flooded his mind, they also rushed straight to his Heavenly Spirit Cap, causing his body to tremble uncontrollably.
It was clear that Tang Hao felt that his death was imminent, or perhaps, he believed that Lu Yunzhou was coming to torment him.
However, regardless of the outcome, it was something Tang Hao absolutely did not wish to face.
"I never imagined that I, Tang Hao, would make a name for myself across the world and live a distinguished life, only to end up dying here."
With this thought, Tang Hao felt immense regret.
Grinding his teeth in frustration, he tried to clench his fists to express his anger. But due to the tendons in his hands being severed, he could not do so, and as a result, Tang Hao was filled with rage but unable to voice it.
"I wonder how Xiao San is doing."
With that thought, Tang Hao grew worried again.
On the continent today, Tang Hao worried about nothing else, but his greatest concern was undoubtedly his son, Tang San.
After all, Tang San was a twin martial soul, the only hope and potential that could help Tang Hao establish his position at the pinnacle of the continent.
Thus, how could Tang Hao not care about Tang San?
Moreover, Tang San was his only son.
It was precisely for this reason that if he did not care about Tang San, he would not be worthy to be a father.
As for other matters? Other people?
From the beginning to the end, Tang Hao had never concerned himself with them, including his woman, Blue Silver Empress Ah Yin.
If Tang Hao truly cared about Ah Yin, then with his strength and cultivation, he could have easily helped Ah Yin find a blessed place to accelerate her cultivation all these years.
Yet what had Tang Hao done?
He had spent his days drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
Given this, how could he possibly care for Ah Yin?
Just as Tang Hao was contemplating what Lu Yunzhou might do to him, a voice suddenly rang out without warning:
"Hurry, hurry! Throw these two traitors from the Clear Sky Clan into the cell, this place stinks so badly! It's not just the stench, it's filthy! And on top of that, it's pitch black! This place is not meant for humans; it seems only beasts would live here!"
Tang Hao: "..."
After the voice fell, two figures were promptly thrown into the room.
They were the Sixth and Seventh Elders of the Haotian Sect.
In the blink of an eye, the originally empty prison cell now held three people instead of one.
Looking at the two figures on the floor, covered in dirt and looking as miserable as beggars, Tang Hao immediately recognized them as the "traitors" of the Clear Sky Clan.
Without missing a beat, Tang Hao spoke up and asked:
"Are you two from the Clear Sky Clan? How did you end up like this? Truly disgraceful to the mighty Clear Sky Clan. Well, never mind, tell me, how is the Clear Sky Clan doing now?"
After Tang Hao's words, Sixth Elder Tang Hanyun and Seventh Elder Tang Lieyang slowly rose from the floor.
They then simultaneously turned their gazes toward the shackled Tang Hao, whose hands were bound by two iron chains and his wrists locked at the Pipa bone.
Looking at the two before him, Tang Hao felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
For this reason, he cautiously spoke, tentatively asking:
"You two? You should be second-generation or first-generation disciples of the Clear Sky Clan, right? Have we met before? I don't know why, but I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."
"Forget it, enough of these useless words."
"Tell me, quickly, how is the Clear Sky Clan now?"
As Tang Hao spoke, his tone carried a commanding air.
But this was only natural.
After all, who was Tang Hao?
He was once one of the most famous of the Clear Sky's "Clear Sky Twin Stars" and the first in line to inherit the position of Sect Master.
Thus, when facing people of the same sect, Tang Hao's tone was naturally proud, arrogant, and full of disdain.
Unfortunately, the two people Tang Hao had encountered now were not just any ordinary members of the Clear Sky Clan.
They were two of the clan's Elders!
And to make matters worse, they were the two Elders who despised him the most!
Upon hearing Tang Hao's words, and remembering that his current plight was entirely due to Tang Hao's actions, Seventh Elder Tang Lieyang's eyes narrowed, his brow furrowing in anger.
His displeasure was evident as he coldly commanded:
"Sixth Brother, teach him a lesson!"
After Seventh Elder's command, just as he was about to move to deal with Tang Hao, Sixth Elder Tang Hanyun acted first.
With a swift punch, Sixth Elder Tang Hanyun struck Tang Hao in the chest, cursing as he did:
"Tang Hao, Tang Hao, you are truly inhuman! Do you have any idea how much suffering and disaster the Clear Sky Clan has endured because of you?"
With each strike, Sixth Elder Tang Hanyun continued to berate Tang Hao for his mistakes, and each hit was filled with vicious force!
Seeing this, Tang Lieyang quickly interjected:
"Sixth Brother, wait!"
After a brief pause, Tang Lieyang added,
"Let me handle it!"
...
After a violent round of combined attacks, Tang Hao, already battered and bruised, was left in a state where he could barely breathe, with his body torn and broken.
Once they had vented their frustration, Sixth Elder Tang Hanyun and Seventh Elder Tang Lieyang sat down, panting heavily.
Had it not been for the brief treatment from a healing Soul Master upon their arrival to prevent them from dying too quickly, they would not have had the strength to even deal with Tang Hao at all.
At this moment, the sound of a door opening once again echoed through the room.
This sound immediately snapped Tang Lieyang and Tang Hanyun out of their daze.
Without hesitation, they quickly sprang to their feet, ready for battle.
Earlier, Lu Yunzhou had severely injured them both.
Though they had received some treatment, their strength was still at a mere fraction of its original.
Thus, even if a weak opponent were to approach, Tang Hanyun and Tang Lieyang had to remain cautious.
In the past, who among the Titled Douluos wasn't a supreme existence?
But now?
Because of Lu Yunzhou...
The brothers Tang Han and Tang Lieyang were already figures that even Soul Kings, or Soul Ancestors, had to regard with caution.
Therefore, it was easy to imagine just how miserable their situation had become because of Lu Yunzhou.
"If I had known, I never should have come to the Heaven Dou Empire, let alone opposed that monster!"
As the footsteps drew closer, Tang Lieyang couldn't help but feel a surge of anxiety, and at the same time, a deep regret.
The monster that Tang Lieyang referred to was, of course, none other than Lu Yunzhou. Who else could it be?
On the Douluo Continent today, there were very few who could be called a "monster" by someone like Tang Lieyang. Beyond the three Peerless Douluos and a few obscure figures, the only one who truly fit this description was Lu Yunzhou.
And Lu Yunzhou, without a doubt, was the most terrifying and fearsome of them all!
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