Tang Hao's Threats Fell Flat; 97th-Rank Gu Rong Appeared: Want to Die?

A few days later.

Heaven Dou City, the Strength Clan's residence.

Tang Hao, clad in a tattered cloak, hid in the shadows and listened to the sound of cups smashing inside the courtyard.

Tai Tan was roaring at several clan members:

"Those three old fools!

"They've completely lost their minds!

"Ling Tian Sect?

"A sect founded by some brat, and they dared abandon the Clear Sky Sect's ancestral teachings for it?

"What an utter disgrace!"

Tang Hao frowned slightly and thought to himself:

Ling Tian Sect?

The sect founded by that Han Yu?

He had thought that even if the Four Single-Attribute Clans were struggling, they would still uphold that "loyalty." He had never expected three of them to defect.

Tang Hao snorted coldly. His aura trembled slightly as he pushed open the door and walked in.

"Old Tai Tan, it seems your days haven't been going very well."

Tai Tan abruptly raised his head. Upon recognizing the newcomer, his entire body shook. He quickly dropped to his knees, his voice trembling.

"M-Master!

"Why have you come?"

Tang Hao stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sharp as lightning.

"I just arrived in Heaven Dou City and heard some rumors.

"Did those three old men truly betray the Clear Sky Sect and join Ling Tian Sect?"

Tears streamed down Tai Tan's aged face as he beat his chest and wailed.

"Master, you must seek justice for the Clear Sky Sect!

"Those three traitors, Yang Wudi, Bai He, and Niu Gao, were deceived by a few sweet words from Han Yu!

"Not only did they take their clansmen with them, they even praised Ling Tian Sect to the heavens. They've utterly trampled the Clear Sky Sect's honor into the dirt!"

A cold glint flashed through Tang Hao's eyes, and his voice turned icy.

"Ling Tian Sect... Han Yu.

"Why were they so determined?"

Tai Tan gritted his teeth in fury.

"Han Yu somehow obtained some Immortal Herbs and Soul Tool blueprints, using those petty gains to tempt them!

"Yang Wudi, that pill-refining madman, disowned even his ancestors for some so-called 'pill formula'!"

Tang Hao sneered, killing intent faintly surfacing around him.

"Immortal Herbs?

"Soul Tools?

"They are nothing more than unorthodox tricks.

"Could the Clear Sky Sect's majesty possibly be shaken by such external objects?"

Tai Tan looked up, his face filled with hope.

"Master, you've finally returned!

"As long as you step forward, those three old fools will surely return to the right path.

"And Ling Tian Sect will certainly crumble beneath your pressure!"

Tang Hao walked toward the door with his hands behind his back, his voice low and arrogant.

"Ling Tian Sect... Since they wish to die, I'll go meet this Han Yu.

"I want to see what gives him the nerve to take in the Clear Sky Sect's vassals."

Tai Tan hurriedly rose and followed, his eyes brimming with the pleasure of revenge.

"Master, Han Yu is currently in Heaven Dou City. I'll lead the way at once!"

Tang Hao waved a hand, his gaze fixed on the distance as he said coldly:

"No need.

"I'll go see Tang San first. After settling his affairs, I'll pay Ling Tian Sect a visit.

"As for those three traitors, I'll make them understand the price of betraying the Clear Sky Sect."

Tang Hao remained hidden in the shadows.

He discovered that the Shrek group had successfully entered Blue Tyrant Academy.

He also witnessed Liu Erlong rename the academy "Shrek Academy" and willingly hand over its tournament slot.

Tang Hao nodded slightly, a trace of satisfaction flashing through his eyes.

"Tang San truly has some skill. He actually managed to make the headmaster of Blue Tyrant Academy help him so wholeheartedly.

"As long as he wins the Elite Tournament, he will not only make a name for himself but also let the world witness the Clear Sky Sect's majesty once more."

After confirming that Tang San had settled in properly, Tang Hao's aura instantly turned sharp.

He casually grabbed a passing soul master and asked in a cold voice:

"Where is Ling Tian Sect's residence?"

Frightened by the terrifying killing intent radiating from Tang Hao, the soul master tremblingly pointed eastward.

"It... it's at the largest estate in the eastern part of the city. That is Sect Master Han's residence."

Tang Hao snorted coldly. His figure flashed like lightning, vanishing from where he stood in an instant.

A short while later, before Ling Tian Sect's gates.

Tang Hao stood with his hands behind his back, Soul Power surging around him.

The pressure belonging to a Titled Douluo erupted without restraint, making the estate gates hum violently.

"Han Yu, get out here!"

Tang Hao's voice exploded over Ling Tian Sect like rolling thunder, alarming every guard within the estate.

Han Yu was sitting in his study, reviewing account books, when he heard the provocation.

Han Yu set down his pen, his expression as calm as ever. He did not even furrow his brow.

If this had been a day earlier, Han Yu might have been considering how to fool Tang Hao.

But now?

Gu Rong had successfully emerged from seclusion after making his breakthrough.

His Soul Power had risen from the peak of Rank 96 to Rank 97!

And he also possessed a Soul Core that was a crushing advantage against the Titled Douluo of this era!

Gu Rong's true combat strength was already comparable to Golden Crocodile Douluo, the oldest veteran Titled Douluo on Douluo Continent, and perhaps even greater!

After all, Gu Rong's Spatial Shuttle ability was no joke.

The higher his Soul Power Level, the more Soul Power he had and the greater his endurance became.

Gu Rong's Spatial Shuttle range, duration, and recovery would all grow accordingly.

A brute like Tang Hao was simply nothing to fear!

Even before Tang Hao arrived.

Gu Rong had already detected Tang Hao's presence and sent Han Yu a voice transmission to inform him.

Han Yu slowly rose and pushed open the door.

Looking at the man outside who radiated a violent aura, a mocking curve formed at the corner of his lips.

"Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao?"

Han Yu walked out with his hands behind his back, calmly meeting Tang Hao's gaze.

"Early in the morning, instead of hiding in the shadows, why have you come here barking like a dog?"

Killing intent burst forth in Tang Hao's eyes as he said coldly:

"Han Yu, you took in the Clear Sky Sect's vassals and used unorthodox tricks to beguile people.

"I came today to let you know that some things are not for a brat like you to touch."

Han Yu chuckled, as if he had heard a joke.

"The Clear Sky Sect?

"The Clear Sky Sect that Spirit Hall forced into hiding, so afraid that it did not even dare return to its own sect?

"Tang Hao, is bullying juniors how you maintain your so-called majesty?"

Tang Hao's sore spot had been struck. Black energy surged around him.

The Clear Sky Hammer instantly appeared in his hand, and its crushing pressure made the surrounding air turn viscous.

"Sharp tongue!

"Let me see whether Ling Tian Sect's confidence can withstand this hammer of mine!"

Han Yu remained where he stood, utterly composed. He even yawned.

"You want to fight?

"Tang Hao, in your current condition, can you really still swing the earth-shattering hammer you wielded back then?

"Don't let the hammer fail to fall while you collapse first."

Tang Hao's pupils abruptly contracted at those words, and alarm rose in his heart.

How did he know I have an old injury?

"Enough nonsense! Die!"

Tang Hao spoke no further. His Clear Sky Hammer descended toward Han Yu's head with overwhelming force.

Seeing Han Yu remain perfectly still, Tang Hao sneered inwardly.

He thought Han Yu had been frightened stupid by him.

The force behind the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand increased by several degrees, as though he could already foresee Han Yu being smashed into a pulp.

However, just as the hammer was only three inches from Han Yu's head, an icy snort exploded beside Tang Hao's ear like thunder.

"Daring to attack my grandson before me, Tang Hao, has it been too long since you were last beaten?"