The Pope's Death

[The Secret Rankings of Douluo, Tenth Place: The Pope's Death!]

The moment these words appeared, countless people were stunned.

Some were confused.

"Does this 'Pope's Death' refer to the previous Pope, Qian Xunji?"

"It should be, but wasn't he gravely injured by Tang Hao and then died? What kind of secret is this?"

"Perhaps there's more to the story?"

"..."

Countless people voiced their doubts.

It was common knowledge that Qian Xunji died at the hands of the new generation Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao.

Back then, Tang Hao fought Qian Xunji.

Qian Xunji died, and Tang Hao's name resounded across the continent.

This event also led to a war between the Clear Sky Sect and the Martial Soul Hall, a war that caused the Clear Sky Sect to seal its mountain and retreat from the world.

This event had shaken the entire Soul Master world.

Everyone knew Qian Xunji died by Tang Hao's hand. Now that the Heavenly Rankings were bringing up old matters, could there be another hidden story?

Martial Soul Hall.

When everyone saw the change in the Heavenly Screen, their expressions drastically shifted.

Especially the several titled Douluo who knew the inside story.

They knew exactly how Qian Xunji had died back then.

They never expected this matter to be exposed by the Heavenly Screen?!

Although this kind of thing could only be considered a scandal, the stakes involved were too high. Back then, the Martial Soul Hall had forced the Clear Sky Sect to seal its mountain.

If this matter were exposed.

The Martial Soul Hall's reputation would be severely damaged, and its authority would gradually wane.

To them, this was no different than losing an arm or a leg.

"Big Brother, this Heavenly Screen is clearly exposing people's dirty laundry. I was just feeling grateful to it, but it's truly despicable!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo cursed.

Qian Daoliu waved his hand: "Calm yourself. It was only a matter of time before this matter was exposed. What worries me now is if Xiao Xue sees that her father died at the hands of her mother..."

At these words, everyone's expression froze.

"This... perhaps we should bring the Young Mistress back?"

Someone suggested.

Qian Daoliu nodded: "We do need to bring her back. The Heavenly Ranking revealing this matter isn't the biggest impact on her; it's her undercover mission."

"Big Brother, you mean the Heavenly Ranking might expose the Young Mistress's undercover mission?"

"It's not impossible."

Qian Daoliu's expression was grave. "With the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect in the Heaven Dou Empire, and Xiao Xue nominally apprenticed to Ning Fengzhi, if they intend to obstruct us, Snake Lance and Pufferfish won't be able to stop them."

"Send someone to deliver a message immediately!"

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, In a certain forest.

Blue Silver Grass swayed everywhere, emitting faint points of Soul Power that gathered towards a giant Blue Silver Grass in the center.

Beside this giant Blue Silver Grass sat a middle-aged man in black robes.

This person was Tang Hao.

He saw the Heavenly Screen in the sky and his expression slightly faltered, accompanied by a tremor in his shoulders.

"I've already said it, Qian Xunji did not die by my hand!"

Tang Hao gritted his teeth. "Back then, the Martial Soul Hall blamed me and the Clear Sky Sect. This matter absolutely cannot end here!"

He gently stroked the Blue Silver Grass Ah Yin beside him.

The moment the Heavenly Rankings appeared, Ah Yin's vitality was further enhanced, her subconscious had awakened, and she was now also stroking Tang Hao with her tendrils.

"Ah Yin, we will definitely meet again!"

Rumble--!

As the sky screen changed, scenes began to appear.

The first scene was of Qian Xunji and Tang Hao fighting.

"Venerable Clear Sky Sect, peerless Battle Soul Hammer..."

Qian Xunji descended from the sky, a phantom of the Six-winged Angel behind him, his might covering all directions, terrifying all spirits. He looked down like a god upon the figure on the mountaintop and said:

"Tang Hao, colluding with Soul Beasts, your crimes are unforgivable!"

On the mountaintop, the spirited young Tang Hao sneered, "Ridiculous. You just want to kill my wife and seize her Soul Ring and Soul Bone, don't you? Why pretend to be so righteous?!"

The two engaged in Talk no Jutsu, but their hands were just as swift.

Qian Xunji's nine Soul Rings blazed, and a terrifying aura converged into a monstrous hurricane that swept across heaven and earth. Even through the light screen, everyone could feel the might that commanded all directions, making all beasts submit and all spirits bow in reverence.

Such an overwhelming aura caused Tang Hao's expression to change drastically.

He immediately unleashed his Clear Sky Sect's ultimate technique.

Explode Ring!

Tang Hao's Soul Power surged within him, forcibly lifting him up. Then, eight Soul Rings appeared. He gripped the Clear Sky Hammer and shouted: Annihilation!

BOOM--!

His Soul Rings then shattered, feeding Soul Power back into himself.

Tang Hao's aura suddenly surged by a notch. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a Titled Douluo, he was actually not inferior to Qian Xunji, who was walking on air.

When this scene appeared before everyone's eyes, they were all shocked.

"This is the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate technique, Explode Ring?!"

"As expected, it's terrifying. No wonder he could fight a Titled Douluo at the Soul Douluo level."

RUMBLE!

As Tang Hao and Qian Xunji's attacks collided, the light screen was engulfed by boundless Soul Power.

Witnessing this scene.

The world could not help but be alarmed.

At this moment.

Shrek Academy.

Upon seeing the majestic figure appear on the sky screen, Tang San couldn't help but gasp.

"Dad!?"

He blurted out instinctively.

The surrounding Shrek Academy students, Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, and others, suddenly turned their heads and said in unison.

"Dad?!"

Everyone exchanged glances.

"Third Brother, that's the Clear Sky Douluo!"

"Right, you can acknowledge a godfather, but can't it be this fast?"

"No!"

Tang San shook his head, staring at the person on the sky screen. "I can be sure, this is my father, I wouldn't mistake him!"

But how was this possible?

Even as he said it, Tang San knew it was impossible.

In his memory, his father was a complete drunkard.

How could he be a Titled Douluo?!

"Cough, cough!"

Just then.

Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and others walked over.

"Teacher!"

The students saw them and quickly paid their respects.

"Mm!"

"Xiao San..." Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, feigning the demeanor of a reclusive master.

"Teacher!" Tang San hurried over.

Yu Xiaogang looked at the sky screen and said, "Some things should be told to you. Your father is indeed a Titled Douluo, and the renowned Clear Sky Douluo on the continent!"

BZZZT--!

Everyone present felt their heads buzz.

Among them, Xiao Wu was the most bewildered. She had spent the longest time with Tang San, and all along, hadn't Tang San always said his father was a drunkard?

A Titled Douluo?!

Instantly, a chill crawled up his body.

Xiao Wu's pupils trembled, her gaze toward Tang San becoming a little more wary.

And at this moment.

Everyone present had already been overwhelmed by this news.

"Brother San's father is a Titled Douluo?!"

"Not only that, but he's the renowned Clear Sky Douluo?!"

Hiss--!

Everyone collectively gasped.

Including Tang San.

He was stunned.

His father was really a Titled Douluo? How was this possible?!

But soon, he adjusted his state, turned his head, and asked Yu Xiaogang.

"Teacher, you knew this long ago?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded. "Your father came to me a long time ago. It was then that I learned you were his son."

"This..."

Tang San hesitated to speak.

Next, Yu Xiaogang recounted Tang Hao's deeds to everyone present.

Meanwhile.

Swish--!

The sky screen changed again.

The second act appeared.

At this time, Tang Hao was extremely disheveled, but he showed no fear.

In contrast, Qian Xunji and the other Martial Soul Hall Soul Masters had slightly soiled coat corners.