Yu Xiaogang Clings to His Last Breath; You're Next

Tang Hao really did have quite a few friends out there.

They were all people he had met while roaming the Soul Master World in the past.

Those friends truly had a high opinion of him, firmly believing that he was a man of loyalty and honor.

Even Spirit Hall's pursuit of him back then was, in their eyes, persecution of the Clear Sky Sect and even the entire Soul Master World.

That was what happened when the truth remained hidden.

Chu Xuan knew full well that Tang Hao was very likely to seek those people out.

He might even have the gall to go looking for the Four Single-Attribute Clans.

As long as he was willing to humble himself, the Four Single-Attribute Clans would go back to kneeling and licking his boots like dogs.

Even though so many of their clansmen had died before, they could still "laugh it off."

How could their clansmen compare to their master?

The Strength Clan in particular was utterly devoted to Tang Hao.

He had to be on guard against those people.

Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang had been tortured beyond recognition and was finally dragged back by a jailer.

At the sight of him, Tang San's body trembled with fright.

Yu Xiaogang was covered in blood, and even his screams had grown terribly weak.

Only an occasional moan could be heard.

What kind of torture had they inflicted to reduce his teacher to such a state?

Those vacant eyes seemed to show that the world had lost all hope, that he had despaired of life and had no other thoughts left.

Demons! Everyone in Spirit Hall is a demon!

Tang San shuddered as he crawled backward, seemingly afraid to look at his teacher again.

Chu Xuan smiled and said, "What's wrong? Isn't that your teacher? Why aren't you looking at him anymore?"

"Didn't you say that a teacher for a day is a father for life, and that you respected your teacher and his teachings above all else?"

Those words stabbed into Tang San's heart like steel needles.

In the past, he had always spoken in grand, high-sounding terms, with lofty principles ready on his tongue.

Yet when it actually happened, he was afraid.

Yu Xiaogang was now barely clinging to his last breath, without even the strength to speak.

The jailer threw him back into his cell. A healing-type Soul Master would come later to make sure he didn't die so quickly.

"Don't worry. You're next."

Chu Xuan tapped his fingers against the cell bars.

Tang San's pupils contracted sharply, and he growled, "Why? Why are you doing this to me?"

"There's no enmity between us. I've never offended you, so why?"

He couldn't understand why this man called Chu Xuan was tormenting him so.

He had never even met him before.

Chu Xuan shrugged and said with a smile, "You really haven't offended me, but Spirit Hall is my turf, and you're someone who intends to destroy it. How could I let you go?"

"Besides, as Tang Hao's son, you should be prepared to be killed."

Just because he hasn't offended me, does that mean I can't deal with him?

Of course not.

He didn't consider himself a good person anyway.

Having transmigrated to this world, he would naturally do whatever suited him.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to bind the Divine Realm.

From the moment he bound the Divine Realm, it was destined that he could do whatever he pleased.

Tang San would be a tiger blocking his path to a carefree life in this world, and he had to be eliminated.

After all, given Tang San's character, if he learned of Chu Xuan's existence, he would surely come after him.

No grudge or enmity?

No such concept existed in Tang San's mind.

Just like when he hunted down the three Fifteen Ton Ant Emperor brothers.

He called them evil Soul Beasts every time he opened his mouth.

And the truth?

They had simply been living in their own territory and had never hunted human Soul Masters.

Yet for the sake of their Soul Rings, Tang San had labeled them evil Soul Beasts outright.

That was Tang San's true nature.

As long as it benefited him, he would paint the other party as evil.

Anyone who might surpass him would become his target.

Tang San was now trembling with fear, but the hatred in his heart burned ever stronger.

If he had enough strength, he would kill Chu Xuan without fail.

Unfortunately, he didn't have enough strength now and could only continue suffering here.

He might even be killed before long.

If his father still hadn't appeared after some time, then his death would be at hand.

Because if he couldn't draw Tang Hao out, he would lose the last of his value.

In the end, he would be reduced to a handful of yellow earth.

Chu Xuan wasted no more words. He turned and left the dungeon, leaving Tang San to stew in his fear.

Today's gains had been fairly good. It was another fine day.

When he arrived at Pope Hall, Bibi Dong and the others were still busy.

To draw Tang Hao out this time, they had to make thorough preparations.

Spirit Hall was strong enough, but Tang Hao was not to be underestimated either.

"Lord God Child."

When she saw Chu Xuan enter, Bibi Dong rose and vacated the throne.

Chu Xuan sat down as though it were the most natural thing in the world and asked, "Still no news of Tang Hao?"

"That's right. Nothing yet."

Bibi Dong spoke respectfully. Tang Hao seemed to have vanished into thin air.

Spirit Hall had mobilized a great many scouts, but there was still no trace of him.

There was no telling where that fellow had gone or what kind of help he would seek.

Chu Xuan thought it over. The people Tang Hao could turn to were none other than the Upper Three Sects.

Then there were the Four Single-Attribute Clans.

If they started with those two, they should be able to find Tang Hao.

He outlined the leads, and Bibi Dong agreed, immediately arranging for people to investigate.

Just then, someone walked in from outside Pope Hall.

"Teacher."

The newcomer bowed, and Bibi Dong nodded.

"Nana, what is it?"

Her most accomplished disciple's cultivation was quite good now; she had already reached the Soul King realm.

She was Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden and, barring any surprises, would become Pope in the future.

Of course, after seeing some things about herself, Bibi Dong was a little worried.

When Chu Xuan used the Wheel of Time, he hadn't let her see her ultimate fate.

He had essentially only exposed Yu Xiaogang's true face, bringing her to her senses.

Now she really did want to know what her future would be like.

Would she be able to become a god?

Hu Liena looked up, only to discover that her teacher wasn't sitting on the papal throne. A young man was sitting there instead?

Could he be Teacher's son?

No, that's not right.

Teacher doesn't have a son that old. She only has a daughter.

"Nana, this is our Spirit Hall God Child. Why haven't you paid your respects?"

Seeing Hu Liena's curious expression, Bibi Dong immediately reminded her.

If she was discourteous, the God Child might take offense, and that would mean trouble.

"God Child?"

"Hu Liena pays her respects to Lord God Child."

Hu Liena's heart gave a leap.

For some time now, the God Child's identity had prompted much speculation, with all sorts of rumors circulating outside.

Yet no one had ever known who the God Child actually was.

Now that she had seen him with her own eyes, he turned out to be such a young man?

Chu Xuan studied Hu Liena for a while before saying, "Not bad. You've already reached the Soul King realm. Keep cultivating diligently."

"Thank you for your praise, Lord God Child."

Hu Liena's manner was respectful.

She didn't dare act presumptuously toward this mysterious God Child.

Even her teacher had to stand to one side. Who was she in comparison?

Chu Xuan looked at her for quite a while, but in the end he didn't take out the Wheel of Time.

That was because the system hadn't triggered a God-Level Choice task.

Perhaps it wasn't time yet.

He would keep it for now. It would be fine to use the Wheel of Time once the system produced a choice task.

"Bibi Dong, in a while, that little rabbit and I will make a trip to the Star Dou Great Forest. Discuss Spirit Hall's affairs with Qian Daoliu and handle them together."

Bibi Dong's heart stirred.

Discuss them with Qian Daoliu?

Is the God Child trying to ease the relationship between Qian Daoliu and me?

If their relationship could improve, there would be many benefits.

Within Spirit Hall, as long as Qian Daoliu sincerely supported her, many things could be accomplished.

Now she wanted to develop Spirit Hall and even swallow up the entire world. She couldn't do without Qian Daoliu's help!