Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang's Conversation, Interception

At night, Lu Mingchuan was carrying out his usual pre-sleep meditation when someone suddenly knocked on his door. Huang Quan's voice followed.

"Ah Chuan, that Tang Hao you mentioned has appeared at Nuoding Academy."

Understanding flashed through Lu Mingchuan's eyes. He swiftly got out of bed, opened the door, and headed into the living room, where Huang Quan was already sitting on the sofa.

Hearing him, she turned to look at Lu Mingchuan.

"Don't worry. As long as Tang Hao doesn't come looking for trouble with us, there's no need to pay him any attention."

Huang Quan said nothing, merely nodding faintly. After all, for a Self-Annihilator who had traveled far down the Path of Nihility, even one whose power was suppressed—

Someone at Tang Hao's level was nothing to worry about. She would not even need to draw [Wu].

Meanwhile, in Yu Xiaogang's office.

Yu Xiaogang had just put away his notes and risen to go to sleep when he saw a Black-Robed Man standing in his room.

"Who are you?" Yu Xiaogang asked with a frown.

The Black-Robed Man did not answer. He simply removed his Hood, and Yu Xiaogang's pupils contracted when he saw the face beneath it.

Although they had not met for a long time, and although Tang Hao was now unshaven and greasy-faced, Yu Xiaogang still recognized his former idol, Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao.

Yet he still could not believe that his former idol had become like this. It was not until Tang Hao summoned his Martial Soul and nine soul rings that Yu Xiaogang faced reality.

After steadying himself and taking a deep breath, he said, "His Excellency Clear Sky, it has been a long time since we last met. What is the purpose of your sudden appearance before me?"

Tang Hao looked at the Crew Cut before him and sighed. "Do you remember that Innate Full Soul Power Twin Martial Souls boy who refused to become your disciple today?"

"Of course I remember." As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang's heart suddenly jolted.

"Twin Martial Souls, one of them Blue Silver Grass, surname Tang... There can be no mistake. He is your son, isn't he?"

Tang Hao nodded in admission.

"That's right. He is the child Ah Yin and I had back then. He inherited both my Martial Soul and Ah Yin's. You know my circumstances. For certain reasons, I cannot personally step forward to teach him.

"So I am entrusting him to you. Grandmaster, I believe you saw Tang San's talent today. Tang San is more than capable of fulfilling your goal. What do you say?"

Hearing that, Grandmaster could not help hesitating. He knew his own limits. Teaching some theory was fine, but when it came to hunting soul beasts, any century-old soul beast with slightly higher cultivation would be enough to finish him.

Whatever savings he had accumulated over the years had long since been squandered away, and he could not afford a Soul Hunting Team.

Tang Hao saw Yu Xiaogang's hesitation and said, "Don't worry. You only need to teach him theory. I merely hope that Little San can live a happy life."

Sure enough, once Tang Hao said that, Yu Xiaogang readily agreed.

Seeing Yu Xiaogang agree, Tang Hao spoke again. "Since you have agreed, I will not disturb you further."

He turned and left. In truth, Tang Hao could have kept Tang San at his side to raise him. As one of the continent's very strongest, if he wanted to hide himself, no one short of a Titled Douluo could find him.

Tang Hao also knew Yu Xiaogang's true capabilities, yet he still wanted Tang San to take Yu Xiaogang as his teacher. On one hand, Yu Xiaogang possessed something Tang Hao could not teach: the method of cultivating Twin Martial Souls.

On the other hand, Tang Hao had discovered a pleasant surprise in Nuoding City: a 100,000-Year Human-Form Soul Beast. Moreover, that soul beast seemed to get along quite well with his son Tang San. After some brief consideration, Tang Hao decided to let Tang San follow the path he himself had taken all those years ago.

As he considered this, Tang Hao's gaze flickered as he recalled the Purple-Clad Woman at the Titled Douluo level.

"However, there is someone else in Nuoding City who may affect my plans."

Without hesitation, he headed toward the direction he sensed. As the renowned Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao was confident that even while injured, he could kill an unknown "Normal Titled Douluo."

What Tang Hao did not know was that the presence he had sensed was one Huang Quan had deliberately allowed him to detect.

Elsewhere, Lu Mingchuan and Huang Quan were taking a walk outside Nuoding City, conveniently luring a certain fish into the net.

Suddenly, Huang Quan spoke.

"That Tang Hao you mentioned is heading toward us."

"How long until he gets here?"

Huang Quan calmly uttered two words. "One minute."

"Remember to leave him alive. He is still useful to me." Huang Quan nodded upon hearing Lu Mingchuan's words.

Thus, the two stood where they were, waiting for their fish to leap into the frying pan on its own. During that time, Lu Mingchuan tried to take Huang Quan's hand. Huang Quan glanced at him but did not object. Instead, she wrapped her hand around his.

Joy welled up in Lu Mingchuan's heart, and he stood there contentedly enjoying Huang Quan's soft, boneless little hand. Unfortunately, he had not enjoyed it for long before a black-robed figure appeared before them.

"You are Tang Hao, Tang Big Hammer?"

"You know me?" Tang Hao was somewhat surprised. He had seen this child from the village chief's family before and was certain he was just an ordinary child.

Tang Hao then shifted his gaze to Huang Quan, who was holding Lu Mingchuan's hand beside him. "You told him, didn't you? But by doing this, you are harming him." Huang Quan ignored Tang Hao.

Seeing that Huang Quan paid him no heed, Tang Hao turned his gaze toward Lu Mingchuan.

"Boy, now that you have recognized my identity, I cannot let you live today."

He immediately summoned his Martial Soul. Since they were outside the city, far from Nuoding City, Tang Hao released his aura without holding anything back.

Everything around them was affected by Tang Hao's pressure. Seeing his astonishing aura, Lu Mingchuan's eyes filled with admiration.

"This aura is truly terrifying. As expected of the famous Clear Sky Douluo."

As Lu Mingchuan marveled, Tang Hao's aura had already spread to his side—but that was as far as it went.

Huang Quan released Lu Mingchuan's hand and casually stepped forward. Tang Hao's aura instantly crumbled apart.

A trace of seriousness appeared in Tang Hao's eyes. "It seems I underestimated you."

Without waiting for Huang Quan to summon her Martial Soul, he swung his massive hammer at the two of them. Standing beside Huang Quan, Lu Mingchuan curiously watched the Clear Sky Hammer. This was the first time he had seen one in reality.

Just as the hammer drew near them, Huang Quan moved. She lifted her eyes and gazed calmly at Tang Hao.

Alarm bells immediately blared in Tang Hao's heart. He retreated without hesitation, then looked back at Huang Quan after pulling away.

At this moment, Tang Hao no longer held even the slightest contempt for her. Yet he still believed he could take her down here, because he was the Clear Sky Douluo!

Then Tang Hao's soul rings began to appear beneath his feet.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red!!

Boom!!

When the final red soul ring appeared, Tang Hao's overwhelming aura swelled once more.