Chapter 215: Tang San

Tang San and Tai Tan trudged along the dusty road, finally returning to Heaven Dou City once more.

At this moment, Tang San's thoughts rushed home like an arrow, extremely worried about Xiao Wu's safety.

But when the two of them arrived at the gate of Heaven Dou City, the entire city was already under martial law, ominous auras emanated throughout, even a whiff of blood hung in the air, as if a great battle were raging.

Tang San and Tai Tan exchanged a glance: "Bad, something's happened in Heaven Dou City."

Tai Tan completely ignored the guard before them, grabbed Tang San's hand and leapt with all his might, soaring over the wall and straight into Heaven Dou City.

Yet the current state of Heaven Dou City shocked them; the city resembled a battlefield, with fighting everywhere, and many places ablaze, looking utterly tragic.

Tang San exclaimed in alarm: "It seems something happened at Shrek Academy; perhaps Heaven Dou City launched this massive conflict to capture Xiao Wu. We should hurry to help."

Without a word, Tai Tan and Tang San sped toward Shrek Academy.

Unfortunately, when they arrived at Shrek Academy, the academy was terribly grim, completely overrun, with countless people besieging Zhao Wuji.

Unfortunately, Zhao Wuji's strength was overwhelming; not only a top Soul Douluo, but his power and defense were exceptional. If it weren't for Shrek Academy, he would have broken through long ago.

Tang San hurriedly shouted: "Teacher Zhao, where are Xiao Wu and my teacher?"

Zhao Wuji replied: "A terrifying aura just erupted from the back courtyard; Flanders and Yu Xiaogang went to assist there."

Now that Shrek Academy no longer needed defending, Zhao Wuji had no choice but to follow Tang San and Tai Tan to the back courtyard.

Unfortunately, aside from battle traces, there was no sign of Xiao Wu, nor any trace of Yu Xiaogang and the others.

But they soon found a person nearby who seemed to have been knocked unconscious by the aura of a Title Douluo's combat.

Through the person's description, Tang San and the others concluded that Xiao Wu had been taken by a Title Douluo, while Yu Xiaogang and the others set off to pursue.

Zhao Wuji quickly said: "Since the opposition is a Title Douluo, Flanders and his crew are in grave danger; we must rush to help as well."

Tang San carefully surveyed the surroundings, and, considering the situation, said quickly: "Their tracks lead toward the palace, and this time the Heaven Dou Imperial Family launched a fierce assault on Shrek Academy; the matter is likely linked to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."

The three of them didn't linger and headed straight for Tian Dou Huang Gong.

But when they reached the outskirts of Tian Dou Huang Gong, Flanders and Yu Xiaogang seemed to be communicating with the palace guards, all looking unusually anxious.

Tang San hurried over to Yu Xiaogang: "Teacher, why haven't we seen Xiao Wu? What happened to her?"

Yu Xiaogang's face showed a hint of bitterness: "Xiao San, Xiao Wu was captured; we chased along, and the captor must have entered the palace."

Tang San's face flared with anger: "What is the Heaven Dou Imperial Family trying to do? They're so shameless, daring to send people to capture Xiao Wu."

A palace guard roared: "Audacious! Who exactly are you? How dare you defame the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."

Tang San's face twisted slightly: "I don't care about the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, nor who's behind you. Whoever dares harm Xiao Wu, I'll make them die."

Suddenly, countless Blue Silver Grass sprouted on Tang San's body, swiftly enveloping the surrounding guards as if to tear them to pieces.

"If you don't want to die, speak quickly—where exactly is Xiao Wu?"

The Blue Silver Grass's powerful tearing force seemed ready to shred the guard, and its Deadly Poison instantly paralyzed the guard's whole body, causing excruciating pain.

Trembling, the guard finally spoke: "I'm not sure; I only saw a dark silhouette enter the palace."

Tang San shouted angrily: "Since the Heaven Dou Empire dares to harm Xiao Wu, you will pay the price."

Countless Blue Silver Grass instantly shredded the guard, and Tang San rushed toward Tian Dou Huang Gong.

Whether Yu Xiaogang, Tai Tan, or the others, they were all a bit startled by Tang San's actions; recklessly attacking Tian Dou Huang Gong would make it hard to survive in the Heaven Dou Empire thereafter.

Nevertheless, the situation was truly dire; given Tang San's current state, if Xiao Wu couldn't be rescued, Tang San might descend into madness.

The group swiftly summoned their martial souls, intending to force their way into the palace.

The palace's defenses were strict, and its walls were exceedingly thick.

But for Tai Tan and the others, it wasn't a particularly troublesome matter.

Especially, Flanders instantly transformed into a massive Four‑eyed Cat Eagle, lifting Tang San and the others with soul power to leap over the palace wall, quickly arriving inside.

After reaching the palace courtyard, they each felt their eyes flare with rage.

At this moment, Xiao Wu was restrained by many, bound by special iron chains, her soul power completely suppressed, looking entirely at the mercy of others.

Xue Qinghe roared: "Audacious Tang San, daring to trespass the palace; you insult the Heaven Dou Imperial Family—death without mercy."

Tang San's eyes blazed with fury: "That's excessive. Even if you are the Crown Prince, how does that matter? You dare treat Xiao Wu that way; you will pay the price."

Just as Tang San raged, two figures appeared beside Crown Prince Xue Qinghe—one slender, the other a tall woman.

They were the Ghost Leopard Douluo and the Spirit Vulture Douluo, elite guardians assigned by the Spirit Hall to protect Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

Ghost Leopard Douluo roared: "Even a few ants dare trespass the palace and disrespect the Crown Prince—die!"

Tang San's face was full of anger, but just as he was about to strike, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly stopped him.

Yu Xiaogang stared solemnly at Ghost Leopard Douluo and Spirit Vulture Douluo: "The Heaven Dou Imperial Family doesn't have that many Title Douluos. Though I don't know you, you're definitely from the Spirit Hall."

"Especially this woman—if I'm not mistaken, you led the attack on Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. I never expected Crown Prince Xue Qinghe to collude with the Spirit Hall. Aren't you afraid of Emperor Xue Ye?"

Xue Qinghe gave a strange smile: "What you say is merely speculation; those two are my subordinates. You dare trespass the palace, you become criminals of the Heaven Dou Empire. Today you'll all die."

Ghost Leopard Douluo and Spirit Vulture Douluo's soul power flared, instantly transforming into a massive Ghost Leopard and a Fire Eagle, each bearing nine Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, five black.

Around them, countless guards also began to assault Tang San's party, appearing equally formidable.

Tai Tan and the others shouted angrily, swiftly summoning their martial souls and Soul Rings.

However, the opposition fielded two Title Douluos, while Tang San's group had not a single Title Douluo—the disparity was huge.

Yu Xiaogang and the others quickly employed the Martial Soul Fusion Technique to block Spirit Vulture Douluo's attack.

Tai Tan and Zhao Wuji exchanged a glance, each summoning martial souls and Soul Rings, instantly becoming massive Great‑strength Apes and massive Vajra Bears, desperately confronting Ghost Leopard Douluo.

The battlefield instantly became tangled and indecisive; ordinary Soul Grandmasters could not get close.

The massive Golden Sacred Dragon and the Fire Eagle tangled, the Golden Sacred Dragon spewing golden light, matching the Spirit Vulture Douluo's flames.

Zhao Wuji and Tai Tan, though giving their all, were still suppressed by Ghost Leopard Douluo.

Tang San transformed into a Ghost Shadow, charging straight at Xiao Wu, with countless Blue Silver Grass swirling around him as if to devour those nearby.

But at that moment, Xue Qinghe appeared directly beside Xiao Wu, his eyes filled with contempt.

Tang San summoned Blue Silver Grass for a full‑force strike; the Blue Silver Grass formed a massive formation with endless devouring power.

But Xue Qinghe was not frightened at all, merely flicked a palm forward, and it seemed that this strike emitted endless golden energy; the Blue Silver Grass around Tang San was shattered into fragments, and Tang San himself was blown away.

At this moment Tang San wore a bewildered expression; he did not expect Xue Qinghe to be so powerful, even able to blast him away without using a martial soul.

Tang San clenched his teeth, and a black Clear Sky Hammer instantly appeared in his hand, which he hurled at Xue Qinghe with all his might.

But Xue Qinghe remained completely unhurried, and with a light touch of a finger struck Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer, causing Tang San and the hammer to be blasted away.

Tang San instantly realized that the Xue Qinghe before him was countless times stronger than he had imagined; he never expected Xue Qinghe to be so deeply concealed, utterly beyond his ability to contend with.

Tang San roared, "Who exactly are you? You are certainly not Xue Qinghe; Xue Qinghe is not that powerful."

Xue Qinghe snorted coldly, "Tang San, I've actually been looking for you for a long time; some old grudges will be settled today."

A hint of doubt appeared in Tang San's eyes, "We've never had any dealings; why are you seeking me?"

Xue Qinghe said, "It's not you I want, but the Tang Hao behind you; I have a blood debt that I must settle with Tang Hao."

"Since Tang Hao hasn't appeared, I'll kill his son first, to collect a bit of interest,"

Xue Qinghe moved at blinding speed, delivering a swift strike at Tang San; the blow looked ordinary yet possessed boundless power.

Tang San gripped the Clear Sky Hammer and resisted with all his strength, but was still blasted away; even though he employed Ghost Shadow Mirage Step, his speed was still lacking compared to Xue Qinghe.

At this moment Tang San's eyes blazed with fury; he had never been defeated so miserably by a peer.

Tang San clenched his teeth and pushed the Clear Sky Hammer's hammer technique to its limit, and each time he was blasted away it seemed there was a subtle connection, as if he were gathering strength.

This is Tang San's Chaotic Splitting Hammer Technique, the strongest move he can currently wield.

But Xue Qinghe seemed not to notice Tang San's subtle maneuver, his face remaining utterly indifferent.

As Tang San's Chaotic Splitting Hammer Technique grew stronger with each strike, when he reached the final move, the entire Clear Sky Hammer became like a massive black dragon, soaring swiftly toward Xue Qinghe.

But a hint of disdain flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes; golden light emanated from his hand, and within that light seemed a Purification Power that instantly collided with the massive black dragon of the Chaotic Splitting Hammer Technique.

With a single blow, Tang San was blasted away again; this time he had exhausted nearly all his strength, the Clear Sky Hammer was shattered, and a gruesome wound gaped in his abdomen, spitting a mouthful of fresh blood, indicating serious injury.

Xue Qinghe snorted, "It's just a mere Clear Sky Hammer; even the so‑called Number One Tool Spirit in the World is no different. I think your Clear Sky Sect is a bunch of vermin, just like your dead ghost father Tang Hao."

Tang San's eyes filled with rage, "Xue Qinghe, you're courting death; I won't let you insult my father."

Xue Qinghe sneered, "Isn't that so? All these years Tang Hao has been a coward, never daring to appear in the Soul Master World. As for you, you're just Tang Hao's spawn; I don't believe that even if you die, Tang Hao will ever rise."

At that moment, a massive hammer descended from the sky, seemingly heading straight for Xue Qinghe, while a domineering voice echoed from above.

"You spineless brat, daring to insult my Clear Sky Hammer; let me show you what a true Clear Sky Hammer really is."

(End of Chapter)