Too Much Talk When Minds Don't Align, Zero Frame Start

"Kid, my grandson was expelled from this academy of yours for no reason, so as his grandfather, I've naturally come to seek justice."

Taitan said flatly.

"Ha? You say you want to seek justice for Tailong?"

"Taitan, are you a clown sent by a monkey?"

"Tailong was expelled by Liu Erlong. You don't go find Liu Erlong, but instead come to cause trouble for me—are you sure you're not joking?"

Xia Wuyou directly mocked Taitan.

This also made countless people present understand the situation.

"Oh! So that's it. So Blue Tyrant Academy not only changed its name to Yanhuang Academy, but even the person in charge has been swapped. Taitan, you old bastard, you've got no shame."

"Exactly, exactly. Tailong wasn't expelled by Dean Xia here. Taitan, you old fool, instead of going to find the former Dean Liu, you come to bother Dean Xia—that's just unreasonable."

"Hehehe, you guys don't know this, do you? Dean Liu of Blue Tyrant Academy has deep ties with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Taitan, just a mere Soul Douluo, naturally wouldn't dare to provoke the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Some "enthusiastic citizens" explained the pros and cons.

And sure enough, you have to admit it.

Those enthusiastic citizens hit the nail on the head.

Taitan wasn't just a Soul Douluo; he was an old hand in the Soul Master World. How could he not know Liu Erlong's background? How could he not know the relationship between Blue Tyrant Academy and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?

They all knew these things.

Not only did they know, but they also knew the Strength Clan couldn't win against or afford to provoke the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, which had a Title Douluo.

That was exactly why they didn't dare to cause trouble for Liu Erlong, couldn't find her whereabouts, and even less dared to provoke the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

When he learned that Blue Tyrant Academy had not only changed its name to Yanhuang Academy but also gained a new owner with a Three Purple Three Black One Red soul ring configuration, Taitan's mind started working, and he immediately set his sights on Xia Wuyou.

He was the type to make a fuss over nothing and never let go when he had a point. He used Tailong's matter as an excuse to test Xia Wuyou, and even more so, to directly seize the secret of absorbing soul rings beyond one's level.

"Hmph! Kid, I don't care about all your twists and turns. Since this academy is now under your control, you, Xia Wuyou, must give me an explanation."

"Considering you're a junior, if you can beat me, then my family of three will kowtow and apologize to you. But if you lose, you'll have to join our Strength Clan."

Taitan stared straight at Xia Wuyou, proposing a seemingly tactful method.

With many forces watching this place, if he bluntly said he was here to steal the secret of level-breaking soul ring absorption, unexpected changes might occur.

Given Xia Wuyou's Space Attribute Spirit, if he refused to fight or simply fled, Taitan had no way to stop him.

"Heh... heheh! Old bastard, you make me sick. If you want to know the secret of my level-breaking soul ring absorption, just say it outright. Why bother with these underhanded schemes?"

Xia Wuyou had already seen through Taitan's intentions and found it ridiculous.

The major powers weren't in a hurry, but this old fool couldn't hold back and jumped out.

Playing these roundabout games with him—how boring.

As soon as Xia Wuyou said this, countless people present caught on.

"Hehehe, you have to admit, Taitan, that old bastard, is shameless enough. Openly and secretly, he's just trying to steal that young man's secret of level-breaking soul ring absorption, and he's dressing it up with useless tricks."

"Hah! This is the secret of level-breaking soul ring absorption! It's no surprise Taitan has this idea. He's just too impatient. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan haven't made a move yet, clearly because they're wary of something. But Taitan? He's jumped out in a rush."

"Exactly! The Strength Clan's strongest is just Taitan, a Soul Douluo. Look at the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—aren't they all stronger than him? None of them acted in a hurry, but Taitan couldn't hold back and jumped out first."

"Hahaha, I bet Taitan's bitten off more than he can chew this time. A Hundred-Thousand-Year soul ring means a Hundred-Thousand-Year soul beast, which means this young man isn't simple. He definitely has several Title Douluo lords backing him."

"Just wait! When this young man's backers show up, the whole Strength Clan will be in for it! They might even get their clan wiped out—then it'll really be a loss that outweighs the gain!"

The murmurs in the crowd grew denser, and many looked at Taitan with mockery and pity.

Some smaller forces even quietly backed away, clearly not wanting to get involved in this mess, just waiting to see the confrontation between the Strength Clan and Xia Wuyou.

"Hmph! Brat, since it's come to this, I won't hide anything anymore. My grandson was wronged at your academy, so as his grandfather, I naturally have to step up and seek justice."

"If you hand over the secret of level-breaking soul ring absorption, then our grievances will be settled. I guarantee I won't make things hard for you, and I'll even let your Yanhuang Academy bask in the glory of our Four Single-Attribute Clans."

"Once I present the secret of level-breaking soul ring absorption to my master, relying on the name of my master, Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, no one and no force in the entire Heaven Dou Empire will dare to provoke your Yanhuang Academy easily."

Taitan's voice suddenly rose, and when he mentioned "master and Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao," his eyes were full of pride and intimidation. His Soul Power surged even more fiercely, and the fur of his Great Strength Ape Spirit seemed to stand on end.

As soon as Taitan said this, Qian Renxue's killing intent exploded.

"Heh... heheh! Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao? Taitan, you really are a good dog raised by Tang Hao!"

Qian Renxue, staying in the same teahouse as Ning Fengzhi but in a different private room, watched Taitan quietly, looking at him like a dead man.

"Taitan, Taitan, since the Martial Soul Hall can't find Tang Hao, I'll take your old dog's life and the entire Strength Clan's to pay for my father Qian Xunji's blood debt. Consider it collecting some interest first."

"Young Master, rest assured! Tonight, the two of us will act together. We'll make sure that old bastard Taitan never sees tomorrow's sun."

"We'll also wipe out the entire Strength Clan, root and branch, leaving no survivors, making them pay the heaviest price for shielding Tang Hao!"

Ci Xue and Snake Lance licked their lips, their eyes filled with bloodthirsty fervor, eagerly anticipating the slaughter feast tonight.

Just a mere Soul Douluo like Taitan and a bunch of weaklings—the two of them, as Title Douluo, could slaughter them with ease.

As they were planning their actions, a change occurred at the entrance of Yanhuang Academy.

Xia Wuyou's tone turned ice-cold, directly pronouncing the death sentence for Taitan and his two grandsons.

"Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao? What the hell is he?"

"Old bastard, since you came looking for trouble on purpose, then you and your two grandsons can just die."

"Spatial Control, Spatial Strangulation!"

Without another word, Xia Wuyou struck instantly.