Gu Yuena: Planted in a cave, no sunlight, what is Tang Hao's intention? (Seeking follow-up reads!)

Although the Sky Curtain System depicted his earth-shattering romance with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, he was, after all, the supreme powerhouse among humanity.

As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast herself, could she truly hide her identity in front of such a formidable figure?

At the mere thought of that man wielding his hammer like a demon god, Xiao Wu felt a sense of suffocation.

Under the nervous gaze of everyone, Tang San nodded slowly and solemnly.

Tang San's eyes remained bloodshot, but his gaze now held an unprecedented firmness.

He finally understood the profound pain and protection hidden behind his father's years of decadence and alcoholism.

Tang San replied in a hoarse voice, enunciating every word as if he had exhausted all his strength:

"Yes. He is my father."

"BOOM!"

This simple admission carried more impact than any image on the Sky Curtain!

"Good heavens!"

The sausage in Oscar's hand dropped to the ground.

"Boss Dai, am I dreaming?

This guy is actually the son of the Clear Sky Douluo?

And he actually chose to come to our old, broken-down Shrek Academy?"

Dai Mubai was also stunned, muttering:

"No wonder... no wonder this kid is such a freak!

It turns out his dad is an even bigger freak!"

Ning Rongrong's mouth hung open in an 'O' shape. Coming from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she understood the weight of the name "Clear Sky Douluo" better than anyone.

Zhu Zhuqing's cold eyes were also filled with shock as she watched Tang San in silence.

It was as if she wanted to re-evaluate this seemingly ordinary boy she had just met.

Meanwhile, in the Star Dou Great Forest, at the edge of the Life Lake in the core area.

Gu Yuena, a peerless beauty in a long silver dress, stood quietly beside the incomparably handsome Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuena watched the images on the Sky Curtain, her brows slightly furrowed as she whispered:

"This Ah Yin is truly pitifully foolish.

As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, one is at their weakest after taking human form, let alone while pregnant. Instead of finding an absolutely safe place to hide, she ran about, allowing Martial Soul Hall to lock onto her so easily.

This makes no logical sense. Could there be some hidden truth we don't know about?"

Gu Yuan only smiled faintly at this, offering no answer, a hint of playfulness flashing in his deep eyes.

Gu Yuan could sense that the Sky Curtain's review of Tang Hao was nearing its end.

That wouldn't do; the good show had only just begun.

Gu Yuan thought to himself, then moved his mind to communicate with the Sky Curtain System to queue up the next two scenes.

Just as the people of the Douluo Continent thought the review had come to an end, the Sky Curtain, which had already dimmed, erupted into brilliant light once more without warning!

"It's not over yet?!"

"Look! There are new images!"

Everyone's hearts were lifted once again.

The scene shifted, moving away from the dilapidated blacksmith shop in Holy Soul Village to a secluded mountain valley.

A waterfall cascaded down like a silver river, and behind it lay a hidden world—a dry and secret cave.

Tang Hao's figure appeared in the frame once more.

At this moment, the numbness and decadence of his daily alcoholism were gone from his face, replaced by endless sorrow and longing.

He seemed to have returned to being the man who loved his wife deeply, rather than a dejected drunkard.

Tang Hao was seen carefully cradling the glowing Blue Silver Grass seed as he walked to a patch of moist soil in the center of the cave.

He dug into the earth and buried the seed left behind after Ah Yin's sacrifice.

After finishing this, Tang Hao took out the crystal-clear Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, which radiated a vast aura of life, from his robes.

He found a simple, unadorned wooden box, placed the soul bone inside with great solemnity, and then hid the box deep within an inconspicuous crevice in the cave wall, sealing it with stones.

He had chosen to leave this soul bone for his son, Tang San.

At the end of the scene, Tang Hao simply sat quietly beside the patch of soil where he had planted the seed, pulled a flask from his robes, and drank in silence.

His silhouette was desolate and lonely, while outside the cave, the waterfall roared downward.

Star Dou Great Forest, by the Life Lake.

Gu Yuena watched Tang Hao's lonely and affectionate silhouette on the Sky Screen, but instead of being moved, her delicate brows furrowed even tighter.

Gu Yuena's cold, clear voice carried a hint of confusion and scrutiny:

"This sacrifice of Ah Yin was a total combustion of soul and cultivation, resulting in the annihilation of both spirit and body.

Even if this seed could sprout, grow, and eventually take human form again, it would merely be a brand-new life possessing Ah Yin's memories and appearance, no longer the original her.

Tang Hao's actions are nothing more than self-deception."

Gu Yuena paused, her gaze sharpening as she pointed out a fatal discrepancy.

"Moreover... this cave behind the waterfall is dark, damp, and sees no sunlight throughout the year.

Although the Blue Silver Grass is a plant-type soul beast, its growth requires the nourishment of sunlight and rain.

Planting the seed here is no different from imprisonment.

This is not helping her recover at all; it is more like delaying, or even stifling, her vitality."

"He could have easily planted the seed in any sunlit spot behind the mountain in Holy Soul Village.

Before growing into a true Blue Silver Grass, she would be no different from ordinary grass and would never attract attention.

Tang Hao, what exactly is his intention?"

Gu Yuena's voice now carried a trace of icy interrogation.

The humans on the continent might be moved to tears by this display of deep affection.

But as the Sovereign of Soul Beasts, what she saw was a fundamental disregard for life.

Hearing this, the smile at the corners of Gu Yuan's mouth took on a cold, mocking edge.

"Na'er, you are only half right.

He is not deceiving himself; he is perfectly clear-headed."

Gu Yuan turned around, gazing into the distance at the Sky Screen as if he could pierce through the image to look directly into the darkness deep within the heart of the man sitting in the cave.

"He is not trying to 'resurrect' Ah Yin; he is trying to 'store' her."

"Store?"

A flash of doubt crossed Gu Yuena's eyes.

"That's right."

Gu Yuan's voice was calm yet bitingly cynical.

"A living, growing, changing Ah Yin is too troublesome and uncontrollable for him.

What he wants is merely a 'memento' he can mourn over whenever he pleases, a 'hope' firmly held within his grasp."

"Think about it: if he planted the seed outside, what if it were eaten by a soul beast?

What if it grew too fast and took human form before he was ready to face a brand-new 'Ah Yin'?

What if, after taking human form, 'she' no longer loved him as she once did?"

"Therefore, planting it in this sunless cave is the best choice.

Here, the growth rate is slowed to the extreme, almost to a standstill.

Everything is under his control. He can mourn the past while playing the role of the devoted lover, all without having to bear any future risks or responsibilities.

This is not love; this is pure, unadulterated selfishness."