Chapter 202: Tang San's Ambition

At this moment Tang San seemed to have a glint in his eyes; he had gradually begun to understand the relationship between the Clear Sky Sect and the Single Attribute Four Families, and after Tai Tan's introduction, he also grasped the specifics of the Single Attribute Three Great Families.

In Tang San's view, the Yu Yi Zu's construction ability, the Po Yi Zu's drug‑refining and poison‑refining ability, and the Min Clan's exploration ability are practically tailor‑made for the Tang Sect.

If the three major Single Attribute families were to join, the Tang Sect would already have a thousand Soul Grandmasters, let alone the formidable strength of the heads of the Single Attribute Three Great Families, each excelling in their own fields; then the Tang Sect could leap to become a relatively large sect. It should be noted that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has only about 1,800 Soul Grandmasters in total.

Even though Tai Tan hesitated, at Tang San's request he decided to take Tang San to the Single Attribute Four Families gathering.

As for Yang Wudi and his group, they went to the Star Dou Great Forest with Yang Xiong last time; Tang San only thought this was a collaboration between the Single Attribute Three Great Families and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, since Yang Xiong is a core disciple of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, a key cultivation target of the sect.

Inside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Yang Xiong and Lin Gong were calmly sipping tea, the atmosphere a bit leisurely, while Zhao Wuji beside them looked utterly bored.

Zhao Wuji lifted his teacup and drained it in one gulp, then couldn't help muttering, "Honestly, I don't get why you people love tea so much; it seems flavorless, what's the point of drinking it? I'd rather drink wine for the thrill."

Lin Gong teased, "You little bear cub, you only know fighting all day, how can you appreciate the refined pleasure of tea? This is tribute tea from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family; you can't buy it anywhere. I got a tiny piece from Ning Zong Zhu, and even a small slice fills the air with fragrance."

Zhao Wuji scratched his head, "No wonder this tea smells unusually fresh; after drinking it I feel quite refreshed. So it's actually pricey."

Lin Gong laughed, "This tea is extremely rare; just a tael or two costs several thousand Gold Soul Coins. Giving it to you is truly wasteful."

Upon hearing that, Zhao Wuji quickly poured another cup, and found it unusually refreshing to drink.

Yang Xiong and Lin Gong simply sipped their tea lightly, smiling without saying a word.

Lin Gong seemed to recall something and suddenly said, "Xiao Xiong, what exactly are you waiting for? The Soul Master World has been chaotic lately; should we act in Thunderclap Gorge ahead of schedule?"

Yang Xiong replied helplessly, "Thunderclap Gorge has long been in my pocket; no one can contest me for it."

"But the Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou City have been unusually quiet lately; the Spirit Hall went to great lengths to attack the top three sects, so there must be some follow‑up action."

Lin Gong took a careful sip of tea and said, "Xiao Xiong, have you considered that after we struck twice, the Spirit Hall suffered heavy losses; even if they have the intention, they might lack the capacity to implement further measures."

Yang Xiong shook his head, "That shouldn't be; the Spirit Hall's strength is countless times greater than we imagined, and that crazy woman Bibidong will certainly not settle down peacefully."

"But it's been almost a month since the death of Ju Gui Douluo, and the Spirit Hall should have received the news by now; we just don't know whether they'll resort to some extreme measures."

Lin Gong said helplessly, "You little brat is being too ruthless; this time Ju Gui Douluo fell in the Star Dou Great Forest, they can't possibly launch a massive hunt for the two great Ten‑thousand Year Soul Beasts, can they?"

Yang Xiong smiled, "That's hard to say; perhaps Bibidong is ambitious and wants to hunt both the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python at once, which would be rather entertaining."

Lin Gong looked at Yang Xiong's demeanor and didn't say anything further.

Now, in terms of strength, Yang Xiong is no longer inferior to Lin Gong, and he doesn't have much good education either.

Lin Gong thought for a moment, "By the way, didn't you send Niu Gao to Gengxin City to bulk‑buy metal and weapons? Niu Gao might not be able to leave for a few days; he seems to be attending some Single Attribute Four Families gathering."

Yang Xiong felt a sudden surprise upon hearing this; he hadn't expected such a thing to happen.

It should be noted that in the original story, the Single Attribute Four Families gathering is the turning point of everything, the real opportunity for the Tang Sect's rise; otherwise Tang San, a lone figure, would have no power to stir the clouds between the Two Great Empires.

But Yang Xiong thought it over before speaking, "Elder Niu Gao told me a few days ago that going to Gengxin City will be delayed; he didn't elaborate on the details."

"Teacher Lin, you should know my stance: if members of the Body Sect have personal matters to handle, I generally won't interfere much, as long as it doesn't affect the sect."

Lin Gong's face showed a hint of doubt, "Xiao Xiong, you should understand the relations among the Single Attribute Four Families; the Force Clan excels at forging and also has a sizable number of Soul Grandmasters. Haven't you considered bringing them into the Body Sect?"

"Compared with other Single Attribute families, the Force Clan might better suit your Body Tempering path; if their martial soul Mighty Gorilla undergoes your systematic cultivation, it could develop even further."

Yang Xiong replied helplessly, "The Force Clan is too entangled in Tian Tou City, and their ties with the Clear Sky Sect are also too deep; I don't want to make a wedding dress for others."

Lin Gong's face showed some hesitation, "Xiao Xiong, since you've been guarding against the Clear Sky Sect, why are you so relaxed about the Single Attribute Three Great Families? They also have a special relationship with the Clear Sky Sect. You've invested so much in the Single Attribute Three Great Families that you've essentially cultivated another clan."

Yang Xiong smiled, "It's different; senior Yang Wudi and his peers are straightforward, and both the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall hold deep grudges against them. I believe they won't betray me."

"Moreover, my assets aren't easy to take; if they truly intend to betray me, they must consider whether they can withstand my wrath. Besides, I'm not a lone wolf; I have the entire Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect behind me."

Of course, Yang Xiong didn't say that, with his current strength he has already surpassed Yang Wudi and his group; anyone not a fool should see Yang Xiong's boundless future. In a few years, if he reaches Soul Douluo level, even the top Title Douluo would be unable to contend with him.

On Cloud Mist Mountain, the place originally inhabited by the Yu Yi Zu, it now seemed relatively bustling.

In the massive hall, dozens of people were drinking heartily; they were the absolute core members of the Single Attribute Three Great Families.

Besides the three clan heads Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, and Bai He, even their brothers, sons, and grandsons were present.

In recent years, the Single Attribute Three Great Families have developed very well, not only acquiring abundant resources through the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect but also earning a lot themselves.

Moreover, the entire Cloud Mist Mountain seems to have been turned into a massive training ground, ideal for sect disciples' cultivation, and there's also the Body Academy, which provides children of the various families with comprehensive learning opportunities.

Because they're doing relatively well, the Single Attribute Four Families gathering has become even more grand, like a deeper cooperation among them, or a rare chance to let loose, drink and revel.

Originally Niu Gao was more bold, while Yang Wudi was relatively solitary and straightforward; now they can completely let go, without worrying about family development issues.

Even the usually aloof Bai He now seems more relaxed.

The Force Clan is relatively close to Cloud Mist Mountain; Tai Tan also rode several wagons, and many people went together to attend the gathering.

Tai Tan then gave Tang San a detailed introduction to the situation of the Single Attribute families.

In fact, the Single Attribute Four Families were originally the Clear Sky Sect's in‑laws, but that was a long time ago.

The Force Clan is the oldest; the other three Single Attribute families were each founded roughly a hundred years ago.

Moreover, each Single Attribute family has its own strengths; in a sense, they compensate for the Clear Sky Hammer's singular and insufficient martial soul, and through their specialties they have brought great benefits to the Clear Sky Sect, which is one reason the Clear Sky Sect can dominate the world.

Tang San was also taken aback after hearing Tai Tan's description.

He hadn't expected that back then the Clear Sky Sect was so foolish, sealing its mountain gate alone, abandoning all affiliated families, and the once mighty Number One Sect Under Heaven fell apart like a tree whose monkeys scatter.

It should be noted that the Clear Sky Sect originally had only affiliated personnel yet already reached a full five thousand people, surpassing the peak numbers of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, making it a colossal entity.

A hint of worry appeared on Tai Tan's face, "Sect Leader, when we arrive on site, try not to say much; the Single Attribute Three Great Families harbor great hatred toward the Clear Sky Sect, especially Yang Wudi."

"When they relied on the Clear Sky Sect, Yang Wudi was very cautious about his own drug‑refining formulas, so he wasn't given important roles within the sect and even attracted some criticism from the former Old Sect Leader."

"When the Clear Sky Sect fell into trouble back then, the Po Yi Zu suffered the heaviest losses; the entire Po Yi Zu dwindled to fewer than a hundred people, and they have only managed to recover quickly over the years thanks to their unique drug‑refining skills."

Tang San was also startled; in the Douluo world, which has healing Soul Grandmasters, this was his first time hearing about drug‑refining knowledge.

"Elder Tai Tan, what kind of medicinal materials does the Po Yi Zu primarily refine?"

Tai Tan shook his head, "I'm not exactly sure; the Po Yi Zu has always been very secretive, even the former Old Sect Leader never obtained their formula back then."

"However, besides drug‑refining, the Po Yi Zu also seems proficient in poison‑refining; their medicinal materials sell extremely well in the Two Great Empires. Another point: all members of the Po Yi Zu are very straightforward and have odd personalities, yet they are born warriors. Back when they were with the Clear Sky Sect, they always led the charge in any battle, never fearing the enemy's strength."

Tang San became even happier upon hearing this; he himself is also very proficient with poisons, but unfortunately has never met like‑minded people. If the Po Yi Zu were to join, the power of Hidden Weapons would increase dramatically.

After a long silence, Tai Tan finally spoke, "Sect Leader, if the Clear Sky Sect ever emerges again and the Tang Sect were to merge with it, please allow this old servant to lead the Force Clan away."

"The measures the Clear Sky Sect took back then may not have been wrong; they preserved essentially all direct‑line disciples' strength. Unfortunately, for these affiliated sects it has chilled everyone's hearts, and we cannot endure another betrayal."

Tang San, without hesitation, said: "Elder Tai Tan, you can rest assured; the Clear Sky Sect is the Clear Sky Sect, the Tang Sect is the Tang Sect. My Tang Sect will never belong to the Clear Sky Sect, nor will it ever become a subordinate of any sect."

In Tang San's eyes, rebuilding the Otherworldly Tang Sect is above all else, and it is also the greatest knot in his heart across his past and present lives.

(End of chapter)