Chapter 204: Yang Wudi

After Tang San heard Yang Wudi's questioning, his entire face darkened a bit.

As Yang Wudi said, what Tang San calls "compensating the three major Single Attribute families" is simply to get them to join the Tang Sect, even to have all their families join the Tang Sect, and then to add bricks and tiles to the Tang Sect's construction.

In Tang San's view, the Tang Sect not only has limitless potential, but will one day stand unshakable on the Douluo Continent, and by trading Hidden Weapons will reap huge profits; at that point the Tang Sect will surely surpass the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and become the richest sect in the world.

Unfortunately, it seems that Yang Wudi and his group now give us no chance to speak, and cannot see the glorious future of the Tang Sect.

At this moment Tang San clenched his teeth: "Senior Yang Wudi, the junior is not trying to absorb you; rather, I have founded a new sect called the Tang Sect. In due time you will all become core members of the sect, and your families will reap great benefits; this is my way, on behalf of my father, to compensate you."

Yang Wudi let out a cold snort: "That's unnecessary. I don't know what you're thinking, nor do I know what your Tang Hao is thinking. In any case, I don't want any further ties with your Tang family."

Behind him, Tai Tan seemed displeased with Yang Wudi's attitude: "Old Goat, what do you mean by that? The Young Master also acts for your benefit. I may not know that the Young Master's talent is unparalleled, and that he possesses strategy and vision far beyond yours; this is truly Po Yi Zu's chance to rise."

Yang Wudi stared at Tai Tan fixedly: "Old Orangutan, I don't know what delusion you're under, why you must follow the Clear Sky Sect, why you follow Tang San to frolic. My Po Yi Zu will not hand over these hundreds of lives to any Tang family members again; we do not wish to be back‑stabbed by the Tang family."

Tang San hurriedly spoke: "Senior, as long as you join the Tang Sect, everyone becomes our own. The junior can guarantee with his life that we will never back‑stab anyone, nor will we let Po Yi Zu suffer any harm."

At this moment Yang Wudi's face turned extremely ferocious: "Little Tang San, on what grounds do you say that now? Is it your own strength, or your backing by Tang Hao, that makes you so audacious?"

"Don't forget, with your current strength you almost lost your life at the hands of the Spirit Hall; now you utter such words—do you think they're credible?"

After Yang Wudi said that, the whole scene instantly fell into an eerie silence.

Whether it was Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, or even Bai He standing nearby, they all wore contemptuous looks toward Tang San.

In the normal Soul Master World, strength is paramount, but Tang San is merely a Soul Emperor; such grandiose claims have no meaning and are utterly unconvincing.

Seeing their expressions, Tang San's face suddenly turned unusually cold: "Senior Yang Wudi, I am only twenty years old, yet have already reached the Soul Emperor Realm; in the future I will surely attain heights unprecedented in the Soul Master World. Aren't you afraid you'll regret this later?"

Yang Wudi seemed to smile in fury: "Well, you little brat, worthy of Tang Hao's lineage; in terms of talent you surpass even Tang Hao of years ago by a good margin."

"But have you forgotten that you are now merely a Soul Emperor, still far from me; do you believe I could leave you here today, to prevent you from becoming a future scourge."

Tang San's complexion suddenly shocked; although he is always ambitious and even has Tai Tan, a master, opposite there is a Title Douluo plus two top Soul Douluo, which he cannot possibly contend with now.

Yang Wudi continued: "Compared with your selfish father, you kid are even more despicable. Tang Hao is nothing but a turtle that hides its head, and you? In name you claim to compensate us, but in reality you just want us to work for you. Do you think everyone in the world is a fool?"

"Moreover, the few of us do not wish to cling to you. You flaunt your outstanding talent and utter those words; if it weren't for your father being Tang Hao, you would have died countless times by now."

Tang San's face instantly grew exceedingly grim: "Senior Yang Wudi, you say I have no problem, but you have no right to speak of my father."

Yang Wudi let out a cold snort: "Did I say something wrong? After Tang Hao killed Qian Xunji back then, he unilaterally announced his withdrawal from the Soul Master World, left the Clear Sky Sect, and vanished without a trace. Did he ever consider the lives of people like us, or the Clear Sky Sect that raised him?"

"Did my Po Yi Zu not already atone for hundreds of lives back then? Yet we still have to sell our lives generation after generation for your Tang family? I refuse to be tainted by your Tang family any further."

Even though Tang San was momentarily at a loss, Po Yi Zu has been the victim all along; no matter how Tang San argues, it's just unreasonable whining.

Originally Tang San intended to use the pretext of compensating the three major Single Attribute families to have them all join the Tang Sect, then acquire massive wealth through Hidden Weapons, thereby dispelling their resentment toward his father.

Unfortunately, whether it's Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, or even Bai He, none accepted his words, and they all looked down on the Tang Sect he intended to establish.

Tang San now clenched his teeth: "Senior Yang Wudi, Senior Niu Gao, I want to make a wager with you, to spar with you; if I lose, I will turn around and leave immediately, and will never disturb you again."

Yang Wudi, hearing this, showed a strange grin: "Hahaha, interesting, but we have absolutely no interest in whatever wager you propose. Even if your talent is high and your potential strong, my Po Yi Zu does not wish to have any ties with you."

A hint of provocation flashed in Tang San's eyes: "Senior Yang Wudi, are you scared? Are you afraid of failure?"

Yang Wudi, with a half‑smile, said: "If it were for my own sake, I might be willing to play with this little kid, but I do not want to risk placing Po Yi Zu in your hands."

"I know you, kid, are scheming, powerful, even with top‑tier talent, but just based on your betting mindset just now, I already look down on you, let alone playing a match with you."

A trace of doubt appeared in Tang San's eyes: "Senior, what do you mean? Are you worried about the fairness of this wager?"

Yang Wudi shook his head: "Kid, you're wrong. I'm not concerned with the win‑loss or fairness of the wager; your gambling spirit is too heavy, and your strength doesn't match."

"Under any circumstance, I will never gamble my own relatives; even in a sure‑win situation, as long as there's a sliver of chance to lose, I will not sacrifice my clan's lives."

"And kid, I advise you: don't casually gamble with others, especially betting your own family's lives. All wagers in this world are decided by the strong; dealing with people like us is one thing, but facing the Spirit Hall's lot, you might die without even knowing how you died."

"Take yourself as an example: would you be willing to gamble your father's and lover's lives?"

Tang San, hearing this, was at a loss again; his whole life he has relied on Tang Hao and loved Xiao Wu, and he would never endanger those two even a fraction, no matter how great the profit.

Tai Tan seemed to understand Tang San's situation and shouted angrily: "Old Goat, you're overstepping. Tang San is only young; he won't stay young forever."

Yang Wudi let out a cold snort: "Old Orangutan, I see you're getting more over‑the‑top. That little Tang San clearly has ill intentions and rampant ambition. You're willing to gamble hundreds of lives of your Force Clan; I don't care, but don't think you can involve my Po Yi Zu."

Tai Tan's eyes showed a hint of resentment: "Old Goat, don't forget how your Po Yi Zu was founded. Old Rhino, Old White Bird, you also must not forget how your two great families were established."

"Originally, the Single Attribute Families were all established with the support of the Clear Sky Sect; without a master, you wouldn't have today's standing."

Niu Gao shouted angrily: "Old Orangutan, it's your business to follow this blond kid. Do you think that if Tang San weren't Tang Hao's son, he would have the right to speak like that here?"

"Not to mention you, even Tang Hao himself coming here, even the Clear Sky Sect stepping forward, I would still hold this attitude."

Seeing both sides about to clash at the slightest disagreement, Tai Tan at that moment looked toward Bai He.

"Old White Bird, do you feel the same? Don't you want to give this junior a chance?"

As for Yang Wudi and Niu Gao, their attitudes were already crystal clear—completely rejecting Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect.

But Bai He never uttered a word from start to finish, though his face once showed a hint of emotion.

It should be noted that, relationship‑wise, Tang Hao and Tang San are closest to Bai He; Bai He is even Tang Hao's maternal uncle, i. e., Tang San's great‑uncle.

However, after hearing Tai Tan's words, Bai He's expression remained unchanged: "Old Orangutan, after all these years we've had some connection, and you disregard that for a single Tang San, ignoring our long‑standing friendship. I think you've gone mad."

"My Min Clan has finally truly stabilized, finally showing a glimmer of progress; I will never let the Min Clan fall into danger."

Tai Tan quickly spoke: "Old White Bird, do you even distrust me? Tang San has a complete plan for establishing a new sect, which will surely ensure our new sect's safety and a brilliant future."

"You have cooperated with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for a long time, so you must have seen the Hidden Weapons they use. Those Hidden Weapons are provided by the Young Master and are absolutely suitable for your Min Clan."

Bai He shook his head: "Old Orangutan, I think you're truly possessed by a demon. Though those Hidden Weapons are fine, you forget the essence of a Soul Grandmaster: a Soul Grandmaster ultimately relies on martial soul and soul power; only then can one truly strengthen oneself."

Since Bai He led his clan to join the Body Sect, they have not only obtained an Immortal Herb, and the Title Douluo is now within reach, but also received the Spiral Sphere taught by Yang Xiong, as well as the Body Sect's physical training. It can be said that they have gained tremendous benefits from the Body Sect, even fundamentally solving the Min Clan's lack of offensive capability.

These gains are far more useful than the so‑called Hidden Weapons.

Not to mention the Hidden Weapons have always been supplied by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; although he doesn't know their exact source, it's impossible to sacrifice an entire clan for mere Hidden Weapons.

Tai Tan, hearing this, felt helpless; as a top Soul Douluo, he naturally understands what Hidden Weapons mean to a High‑level Soul Master like himself.

At that moment, a very imposing figure appeared outside the gate; the person was dressed in tattered clothes, yet exuded tremendous aura.

(End of Chapter)