Chapter 143: Hope in Tang San

Tang Yuehua thought it over, from initially sacrificing herself to rejecting that idea; what Yang Yun fancied was never her flesh, her body merely a sweet treat before he wiped out the Clear Sky Sect.

Eating the sweet treat may relieve fatigue, but it is absolutely not her bargaining chip.

"Tang San, the second brother's son; the third possessor of a twin martial soul in a century. As long as he cultivates to Title Douluo, adding a stronger ten-thousand-year or even hundred-thousand-year soul ring to his second martial soul..."

"With the immense energy of these soul rings, perhaps he could break through to a soul power level closest to Yang Yun's in an extremely short time, then supplemented by the Clear Sky Sect's secret transmission technique;"

"Even the Haotian Hammer martial soul with the standard soul ring configuration of Grandfather can unleash power approaching that of a god; Tang San has two martial souls, and his second martial soul, the Haotian Hammer, plus an even stronger all-black ten-thousand-year soul ring, will surely surpass Grandfather!"

At this moment, Tang Yuehua murmured as if she had found a lifeline.

Lieyang Douluo's ears weren't deaf, but upon hearing Tang Yuehua say she wanted to pin the future and hope of the Clear Sky Sect entirely on Tang Hao's son, he instantly felt like his lungs were about to explode.

"Yuehua, what are you saying? At this life-or-death juncture of the Clear Sky Sect, you want me to rely on a nameless, wet-behind-the-ears brat? And moreover, the son of that scum Tang Hao?"

"You-you-you are simply hopeless."

Tang Yuehua clenched her fists, staring at Lieyang Douluo, spitting out "scoundrel" and "brat" in alternating breaths.

Unbidden, she recalled the years of torment and hardship she had suffered abroad; her gaze sharpened as she looked at Lieyang Douluo: "Seventh Uncle, do you perhaps have a better method? Yuehua is eager to hear the details."

"Tang San's twin martial soul talent makes him the strongest clansman the Clear Sky Sect has ever seen since its founding; moreover, he is born with full soul power, a youthful genius with a fourth ten-thousand-year soul ring. I believe his talent will let his achievements absolutely surpass the second brother's; Seventh Uncle, don't forget that the second brother was once a once-in-a-century genius of the sect, and his son outshines him."

Tang Yuehua is no longer the timid little girl who once felt inferior due to others' scorn; she is now the Master of Yuexuan, the sole person the Clear Sky Sect can rely on for resources to eke out an existence.

"Seventh Uncle, Tang San is the second brother's son and will sooner or later return to the clan; do you really think that the second brother and his son would be less reliable than the two great sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect?"

"Look at what these two sects are doing now."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect openly draws a line with the eldest brother, while the most talented junior of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yutian Heng, has a girlfriend who is the granddaughter of the Poison Douluo enshrined by the Break Heaven Sect, Dugu Yan."

"Those people won't help us, and will even kick us when we're down; Seventh Uncle, since you asked me for advice, please give serious thought to every word I say."

Although Lieyang Douluo felt his head flush and his breathing grow ragged the more he listened, he had to admit that everything Tang Yuehua said was reality.

It wasn't merely that it made sense.

This is all stark, undeniable reality; even as a Title Douluo, Lieyang Douluo cannot help but bow before it.

"I"

Lieyang Douluo pinched his temples with one hand; after listening so long, he felt his brain turning to mush.

"I'd really rather shoulder the Haotian Hammer and go fight Yang Yun to the death, being hanged and beaten once and for all, instead of being bombarded here by all sorts of trivialities with no clue. 'Yuehua, the things Seventh Uncle said earlier were a bit rash—I apologize; but I also need some time to consider what you said, after all, this is no small matter, concerning the sect's survival, and I cannot afford not to think it through carefully.'"

"I could never forgive Tang Hao, but his son; we should first figure out how to get through this immediate crisis, then contact those two and talk later."

Lieyang Douluo said with a deep gaze: "The Clear Sky Sect had always worried about going to war with the Spirit Hall, so over the years we dared not slack, digging straight through the mountain passes; this was precisely to cope with a deadlock like the present one."

"If the Break Heaven Sect really attacks, the Clear Sky Sect's able-bodied members will conceal their names and slip through secret passages into the Star Dou Great Forest; find a few remote places to hide and develop anew; then revive the sect."

"Of course this is the worst-case plan, but we must also prepare for both possibilities; the Clear Sky Sect has never feared challenges or threats, always standing ready for battle."

Saying this, Lieyang Douluo straightened his chest and walked out of the hall.

At that moment, the City of Carnage.

Tang San slowly woke from his coma, seeing his father sitting cross-legged on a high place; his gaze was deep as he looked ahead.

"Dad."

"What about Yang Yun? Isn't he hunting us? And there's Ye Lingling—she carries our mother's soul bone on her; Dad, we must retrieve our mother's soul bone!"

Tang Hao closed his eyes; his dry eyeballs stared deep into the darkness ahead; when he opened them again, his eyes were as still as an ancient well.

"Retrieving it is a must, but with your current strength you can't even talk about taking back the soul bone—you'd likely lose to the Break Heaven Sect's gatekeeper."

Tang San's eyes widened: "Dad, saying the gatekeeper can't be beaten—isn't that overly discouraging me? After awakening the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, I feel my strength has made great progress."

"High EQ: great progress. Low EQ: how could I possibly lose to the gatekeeper? Tang Hao said in a low voice: 'I've been to the Break Heaven Sect no fewer than three times; its gatekeepers range from rank forty Soul Ancestor to rank sixty Soul Emperor—one from the Jianyu Hall, one from the Canghu Hall, and two inner hall disciples.'"

"It's not that Dad looks down on you or tries to crush your confidence; nowadays, the Break Heaven Sect's members all have strong physiques, their power not weak—while the Jianyu Hall's speed, the Canghu Hall's defense, and the inner hall's attack are all top-tier on the continent; each excels in its own way, and each has reached the ceiling for its rank."

"Such formidable sect strength is unheard of."

Tang San's brow furrowed slightly.

"The Jianyu Hall's speed can relay news from the gate back to the sect interior instantly, while the Canghu Hall can block enemies from sneaking up behind the Jianyu Hall."

"Two inner hall members are equivalent to two soul-breaking spears set at the gate to deter; they defend without losing the ability to resist for a brief moment."

"Dad, the Break Heaven Sect is overly comprehensive; but if I cultivate my twin martial souls to the utmost, combining control with great strength, I could shatter all enemies ahead."

"I understand, Father; I will exert all effort to raise my soul power level, break through to a higher tier as soon as possible, and seek a way to cultivate my second martial soul; I believe the teacher is surely helping me find that method, and of course I won't lag behind."

(End of chapter)