Heaven's Mandate Is Hard to Defy

As they were talking, Tang Zhen Storage Soul Tool at his waist with his right hand and took out a warm-colored jade box.

The left hand, which had been resting on the chest, reached out and opened the jade box, revealing three bright red fruits inside.

"Um?"

The moment the jade box was opened, Tang Hao's expression changed immediately. His tiger-like eyes narrowed as he looked at the contents of Tang Zhen's hand. "The smell of blood?"

Although it was so faint as to be almost imperceptible, and was masked by a hint of grassy and fruity scent, Tang Hao still managed to identify it immediately.

For the past three years, Tang Hao could smell this blood every moment, almost as if it were imprinted into the depths of his soul.

"Slaughter City" is a demonic cave and hell soaked in a sea of blood!

Sensing Tang Hao's unusual mood, Tang Xiao quickly spoke up, saying, "Brother Hao, this is a ' Blood Essence Fruit,' containing the essence of blood. It can alleviate the pain caused by Father's hidden injuries and also replenish a little of his depleted Life essence."

Although the blood essence contained in these "Blood Essence Fruit" was far too thin for Tang Zhen, a Titled Douluo- level expert, it was the Weiyi precious medicine that Yang Wudi had searched through medical books to find that could replenish Tang Zhen's Life essence.

Life energy, unlike healing energies of water, wood, or light, represents the origin of Life organism's lifespan.

Because his mother had consumed a great deal of Life energy during the birth of his younger sister, Tang Yuehua, and thus passed away prematurely, Tang Hao naturally knew what Life energy represented.

On the other side, Tang Zhen took out a "Blood Essence Fruit" and put it in his mouth. Xuan Baiyu skillfully stepped forward and summoned his Martial Soul "Aurora Phoenix-Tailed Bird".

With the Martial Soul possessing him, seven Soul Ring lit up simultaneously beneath his feet.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black—!

In his Martial Soul Avatar state, Xuan Baiyu transformed into an "Aurora Phoenix-Tailed Bird" over three meters long. The six healing Soul Skill in front of him were unleashed as if they didn't require Soul Power, taking turns showering Tang Zhen with light-attribute healing energy.

After a long while, when Xuan Baiyu's Soul Power was depleted and he automatically withdrew from the Martial Soul Avatar state, his face immediately turned pale with exhaustion, and he could not even stand steadily. If Tai Tan had not reached out to support him in time, he would have almost collapsed to the ground.

"Father!"

Tang Hao didn't look at Xuan Baiyu; his gaze remained fixed on his father Tang Zhen. When Tang Zhen slowly opened his eyes, he immediately stepped forward, his concern evident in his words.

Tang Xiao, on the other hand, had probably seen this scene many times before and was used to it. Unlike Tang Hao, he didn't rush forward to check on his father's condition. Instead, he moved to Tai Tan's side and helped support the weak Xuan Baiyu, sincerely thanking him, "Brother Baiyu, thank you for your trouble—"

"Young Master, you flatter me," Xuan Baiyu waved his hand humbly before Tang Xiao could finish speaking, "This was merely my duty. I am truly ashamed that I was unable to completely cure the Sect Master..."

After a pause, Xuan Baiyu hesitated for a few moments before continuing, "Just now, the Second Young Master said he was looking for Healing System Soul Douluo. As far as I know, in the Douluo Continent today, apart from the Spirit Hall having two Soul Douluo- level Healing System Soul Master, only the old lady of the Nine Heart Begonia Ye Family broke through to become Soul Douluo four years ago..."

Tang Xiao nodded. Tang Hao already knew what Xuan Baiyu was saying three years ago when he entered the "Slaughter City," so he naturally understood as well.

Of course, given the relationship between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall, neither Tang Hao, nor Tang Xiao, nor Tang Zhen would consider seeking out the two Healing System Soul Douluo from the Spirit Hall.

Even the news of Tang Zhen's injury was kept tightly under wraps, and they tried their best to prevent the outside world from finding out.

For example, the "Blood Essence Fruit" was obtained through an exception at the Heavenly Craft Academy, founded by the Blacksmith Association, in the name of Bai He, the patriarch of the Speed Clan.

Therefore, the Weiyi choice is the matriarch of the Nine Heart Begonia Ye Family, Ye Qihong!

However, in the past six months, the Clear Sky Sect has sent people to the Heaven Dou Empire many times to invite the old lady of the Ye Family to visit Haoyang Cliff, but they have not received any agreement.

This fact greatly displeased everyone in the Clear Sky Sect, from Sect Master Tang Zhen to ordinary Tang Family members.

My sect, Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect in the world, took the initiative to invite you, a Soul Douluo, to be our guest, and you have refused us multiple times. That's incredibly disrespectful!

So what if it's the strongest Healing System Martial Soul on the mainland?

Back then, the Wu Family, known as the "Taiyi Bell Defense System Tool Martial Soul in the World," even had Level 97 Super Douluo in charge. Yet, their Golden Bell was shattered by the "Clear Sky Hammer," leaving them in a state of decline.

As an elder of the Clear Sky Sect, Xuan Baiyu was well aware of the Clear Sky Sect's domineering style and ideology. He himself had chosen this Clear Sky Sect because he believed that joining it would provide him with the strongest protection. That's why, at the height of the Clear Sky Sect Clear Sky Sect's power, he became a member of the sect with the strength of Healing System Soul Ancestor.

He later cultivated all the way to level 70, and with the help of the Clear Sky Sect, he successfully hunted his Seventh Soul Ring, becoming one of the extremely rare Healing System Soul Saint on the Douluo Continent. Now, he has transformed into one of the enshrined figures of the Clear Sky Sect.

Therefore, both emotionally and rationally, Xuan Baiyu still hopes that the Clear Sky Sect can continue to grow stronger.

Although the Clear Sky Sect has always been dominated by the direct lineage of the Tang Family, in this world, strength reigns supreme. If you are strong, you are right. The Clear Sky Sect is the one with the most authority on the Douluo Continent, second only to the Spirit Hall. With the Clear Sky Sect behind him, Xuan Baiyu can walk outside without fear of anyone or any force, except for the Spirit Hall.

At times, Xuan Baiyu doesn't even need to give face to the Spirit Hall!

Thinking of this, Xuan Baiyu recalled the news he had recently received and immediately prepared to carefully tell Tang Xiao, as well as Tang Zhen and his son Tang Hao, who had noticed them there:

"Young Master, Sect Master, as a Healing System Soul Master, I also have some communication channels among us Healing System Soul Master."

"Some time ago, I heard some news that I don't know if it was true or not, but now that I think about it, it seems to have some credibility."

Tang Zhen sat high in the main seat, his gaze fixed on Xuan Baiyu. "Tell me, what's the news?"

Thanks to Xuan Baiyu's painstaking treatment and the faint energy from the "Blood Essence Fruit," his hidden injuries stopped worsening in a short time, and he was in much better condition.

Feeling the gazes of the three Tang Family members, as well as Tai Tan and the others beside him, Xuan Baiyu continued in a low voice:

"It is said that the granddaughter of the old lady of the Ye Family just turned six years old this year."

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao frowned and said in a low voice, "We're looking for some old lady, not her granddaughter. What does it matter if she's over six years old or not..."

"Brother Hao!"

"Hao'er!"

Almost simultaneously, Tang Xiao and Tang Zhen spoke in unison, interrupting Tang Hao.

Then, Tang Xiao glanced at his father, who was seated in the main seat, with concern in his eyes, before looking solemnly at Xuan Baiyu:

"Brother Baiyu, how confident are you about the veracity of this news?"

"This..."

Feeling the pressure from Tang Xiao's gaze, Xuan Baiyu was speechless for a moment. After thinking for a while, he replied, "Young Master, logically speaking, given the prestige of our [Clear Sky Sect], Old Madam Ye Family wouldn't have refused the invitation so many times... So, Old Madam Ye... might really... really..."

"Well--!"

Tang Zhen let out a long sigh, his face full of disappointment, and he murmured repeatedly:

"Nine Heart Begonia, fate is hard to defy—!"

Still writing, saving this draft for tomorrow's update~

Goodnight everyone~