Chapter 109: The Great Battle Has Begun

"Back then, you killed my parents, and that bitch Xiao Wu killed my teacher."

"I swear to heaven, I will personally erase everything around you! To appease their spirits in the heavens!"

Hearing this, Tang San finally realized.

"You...! It's really you!"

Zhou Yu nodded: "Correct! It's me!"

Then he said gravely: "You should thank your mother and Xiao Wu. Because of them, I let you live this long."

Seeing Tang San's bewildered expression, Zhou Yu sighed and explained: "Your Xiao Wu is so young, your aunt is so impressive, your mother is so smooth..."

After hearing this, Tang San let out a roar to the sky: "Lin Yu! You monster! If you have the guts, kill me!"

Zhou Yu snorted lightly and said coolly: "If I wanted to kill you now, it would be like stepping on an ant! I'm not even in a hurry—why are you?"

At that moment, Hu Liena slowly stepped forward, her voice trembling: "Zhou Yu, stop! He has already..."

Before she could finish, Zhou Yu turned and glared at her: "Already what? Tang San never gave you a second thought—and yet you, this fool woman, still delude yourself."

"I..."

Hu Liena still wanted to conceal her inner emotions.

But Zhou Yu roared: "What 'I'? Get out of my sight! I'll deal with you later—you're my first man, and you'll be my only man."

"Wu hu..."

Hu Liena involuntarily shuddered, then collapsed helplessly to the ground.

She knew well: with Zhou Yu's current strength as a Title Douluo and his exalted status in the Spirit Hall, she had long been completely under his control—with no hope of escape.

Yet, as the two spoke...

Tang San poured out all his soul power, transforming into a bolt of lightning, fleeing the scene at top speed, leaving Hu Liena alone to face this sudden turn of events.

"..."

Seeing this, Zhou Yu did not immediately pursue, but coldly smiled at Hu Liena: "See how fast he runs! This is the man you fancy? Truly big chest, no brain."

The Sha Lu Zhi Wang was Tang San's great-grandfather, and both his brother and Yan had died at the hands of that great-grandfather.

Hu Liena knew: her life was destined to be irreconcilably opposed to Tang San.

"Return to the Spirit Hall immediately. Tell your teacher that Tang Chen has appeared and gone to Sea God Island to seek Bo Saixi. Have her follow the original plan—do you hear me?"

Zhou Yu issued the order, then chased after the direction Tang San had fled.

On the other side, Tang San sprinted at full speed toward Tiandou City.

"Xiao Wu, auntie, and mother..."

"Because of me, you all fell victim to that monster's hands! I swear, I will avenge you."

His soul power level was vastly inferior to Zhou Yu's—he had no chance in a one-on-one fight.

His only option now was to return to the Tang Sect as quickly as possible and use his sect's power to stand against him.

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing first returned to Shrek Academy.

Unfortunately, since Fengde and Yu Xiaogang had died at Tang San's hands, Liu Erlong had lost all heart and had no energy left to manage the academy.

After entrusting the position of Dean to Zhao Wuji, she had remained by her father's side, refusing to involve herself in the Spirit Master world again.

As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, after Ning Fengzhi allied with Tang San to poison Emperor Xueye, they shifted their support to Xue Beng's ascension to the throne.

Afterwards, Ning Fengzhi naturally rose to become Imperial Advisor of the Tiandou Diguo, standing shoulder to shoulder with Tang San, who had been granted the title of Blue Heaven Prince, jointly ruling the empire. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect thus became the Tiandou Diguo's foremost sect.

But the Wuhun Empire naturally refused to recognize this so-called foremost sect.

Tiandou City, Tang Sect.

Compared to five years ago, it looked unchanged—only two tall, sharp-eyed Tang Sect disciples guarded the gate.

But their spirit and vigor were extremely vibrant; their gazes constantly swept over passersby, occasionally flashing with piercing light.

The latent power within them was like gunpowder ready to explode.

At this moment, the two gate guards suddenly froze.

For in their line of sight appeared a man—a legless figure shrouded entirely in a black cloak.

"Stop! Tang Sect grounds—do not approach."

The man was Tang Sect Sect Master Tang San—but the gate guards did not seem to recognize him.

He, suffering severe injuries, had an unnaturally pale face and a hoarse voice: "Is Master Tai Tan of the Strength Hall here? Please inform him—Tang San has returned."

"You... you're Tang San?"

The guard who had spoken asked tentatively.

Tang San paused, then asked: "What? Has someone impersonated me before?"

The two gate guards exchanged glances: "Please wait a moment—we'll report immediately."

Saying this, the first speaker turned and sprinted swiftly into the sect.

Not long after, only one person emerged from within.

It was Tai Nuo, son of Tai Tan, head of the Strength Hall.

Tai Nuo, upon seeing Tang San, hurried forward several steps and bowed respectfully: "Tai Nuo welcomes the Sect Master home."

Tang San forced a smile: "Uncle Tai Nuo, no need for such formality. Why are you alone? Where are all the Hall Heads?"

As Sect Master, his return should have drawn all Hall Heads to greet him—yet none appeared, leaving him somewhat displeased.

Tai Nuo quickly explained: "Sect Master, please don't be angry. Currently, I am the only one managing affairs here—the rest have all gone to the front lines."

"Front lines?"

Tang San's heart jolted—he urgently asked: "What's going on? Are we at war with the Wuhun Empire?"

Tai Nuo replied, "Ten days ago, His Majesty Xue Beng, Emperor of the Tiandou Diguo, led the imperial army in person, personally commanding a million-strong force and a total of six thousand Spirit Masters of the empire to rush to the front lines. Experts from our Tang Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Shrek Academy followed and departed. Father asked me to tell you that if you have returned, please proceed to the front lines to support as soon as possible."

Hearing Tai Nuo's words, Tang San was instantly struck with great alarm. He thought to himself, "Starting a war with the Spirit Hall at this time—isn't that asking for death?"

"Sect Master, let us speak inside," Tai Nuo said, stepping aside from the main gate.

Tang San shook his head. "No, Uncle Tai Nuo, I leave the sect in your hands. Time is pressing; I must rush to the front lines as soon as possible. By the way, when did Xue Beng ascend the throne? Were any Spirit Masters left behind to guard Tiandou City?"

Tai Nuo immediately replied, "His Majesty Xue Beng ascended the throne shortly after you, Sect Master, left. Furthermore, he personally conferred upon Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect the title of Imperial Preceptor. In recent years, His Majesty has worked tirelessly to govern the state and has taken very good care of our Tang Sect. The sect currently has a total of two thousand three hundred disciples. Additionally, with the support of the empire, we have produced a large quantity of Hidden Weapons centered on the Zhuge Crossbow, equipping a ten-thousand-strong elite army for the Tiandou Diguo."

Upon hearing this, Tang San immediately sensed something amiss and asked, "Who commands this ten-thousand-strong elite army?"

"This elite force is personally commanded by the Imperial Preceptor, Sect Master Ning!"

Hearing these words, Tang San understood clearly: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had quietly been reborn, its power and influence reignited.

(End of this chapter)