When Tang San told them that Qian Xun'an had killed their fathers, the Four Great Clans were furious. They all threw their support behind Tang San and joined his Tang Sect.
Over in the Heaven Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye was already gravely ill and nearing death.
Tang San went to subdue the Four Great Clans, then founded the Tang Sect with them as its foundation.
Just then, Dugu Bo came to find Tang San.
"Little Monster, I heard from that little girl of the Ning Clan that you were back. I came running to find you. Come with me, quickly. Something terrible has happened."
Dugu Bo saw Tang San and hurried on, "Come on, let's go. You've been gone for so many days. If we wait any longer, something terrible might happen.
You're the only one we can count on now."
Tang San frowned. "Old Monster, don't panic. No matter how urgent it is, a little delay won't make a difference. Has the poison in Emperor Xue Ye's body flared up again?"
Dugu Bo stared at him. "How did you know?"
Tang San smiled wryly. "Aside from poison, what could someone of your strength need my help with right now?
When Dean Flender said you were in a hurry to find me, I guessed."
Dugu Bo glanced at Liu Erlong and Flender, his expression grave. "Xiao San, I'm afraid we're in trouble this time. Emperor Xue Ye isn't going to make it."
"What?" Everyone in Flender's office, except Xiao Wu, whose soul had been lost, cried out at once. They were stunned by the sudden news.
Though a sense of crisis stirred in Tang San, he quickly composed himself. "Old Monster, what exactly happened? Didn't you tell me last time that you'd gotten Emperor Xue Ye's mixed poison under