Tang Chen Awakens? Kill Ye Hua!

Tang San knelt on the cold ground, his whole body still trembling.

"Thank you so much, senior, for saving my life..."

Tang Chen looked down at him, a barely perceptible ripple passing through his blood-red pupils.

He remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "Show me your Martial Soul."

Tang San was taken aback, then looked up blankly, "Senior?"

"I said, reveal your Martial Soul." Tang Chen's voice was authoritative without being angry.

Tang San dared not disobey and forced himself to raise his hand despite the excruciating pain.

The Clear Sky Hammer, entirely black with ancient patterns engraved on its head, slowly emerged.

The hammer, with its faint crackling of electricity, is the very symbol of the Clear Sky Sect's direct lineage!

Tang Chen's breathing suddenly stopped.

He stepped forward, his withered fingers trembling slightly, and stroked the hammer.

"The Clear Sky Hammer... it really is the Clear Sky Hammer..."

Tang San felt uneasy under his gaze and stammered, "Senior, do you recognize this Martial Soul?"

Tang Chen didn't answer, but stared intently at the patterns on the hammerhead. "Child, what's your name?"

"Tang San."

"Tang San," Tang Chen pondered carefully, "Which lineage do you belong to?"

Tang San became increasingly nervous under his questioning. "My father is Tang Hao, and my Tang Xiao. I am the nephew of the current sect leader Tang Xiao."

The air suddenly froze.

Tang Chen's lips moved slightly.

He slowly straightened up and looked up at the blood-red sky.

"That kid Tang Hao... he actually has a son?"

Tang San keenly sensed the familiarity in his tone, and a storm raged within him.

"Senior, do you know my father?"

Tang Chen withdrew his gaze, his expression softening slightly. "I know him more than just; I'm his grandfather!"

Tang San's mind went blank. "What did you say?!"

Tang Chen smiled and said, "According to seniority, you should call me great-grandfather."

Tang Chen spoke casually.

These words stunned Tang San!

Great-grandfather!

The legendary former sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect, who disappeared decades ago!

Still the King of Slaughter!

Tang San temporarily forgot the excruciating pain from his broken leg.

"Hey, don't look at me like that! I was ambushed and trapped here, which is why I've been out of contact for decades!"

Tang Chen's eyes dimmed, as if an old wound had been touched. "It's a long story. I'll tell you another time."

"As for the Clear Sky Sect, how are they doing lately?"

Tang San's eyes immediately turned red.

"Great-grandfather!"

"Wow wow wow!"

"The Clear Sky Sect was forced into closure by the Spirit Hall!"

"My father... was murdered by the Long Night Alliance, his body was not even a complete corpse!"

Tang San cried so hard that his whole body trembled, seemingly heartbroken.

Actually, I was overjoyed!

My great-grandfather was the King of Slaughter!

So what if I lose? So what if I break my leg?

My Clear Sky Sect is very protective of its own. My uncle dared to take me in despite the pressure from all the Elder in the sect and personally taught me the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer. My great-grandfather would definitely also favor me!

Wouldn't it be easy to kill Ye Hua while we have the chance?

"Great-grandfather! You must stand up for us!"

"With your current strength, you could crush the murderer with a single finger!"

"The leader of the Long Night Alliance is named Ye Hua, and he resides in the Slaughter City!"

"Please, kill that beast, avenge my father, and wipe away the shame from my son's name!"

He cried so hard that his voice cracked.

However, Tang Chen fell silent after listening.

Only after Ye Hua killed half of the Nine-Headed Blood Bat's soul did he have a chance to awaken.

Otherwise, in two more years, he will be completely devoured by the Nine-Headed Blood Bat!

Should we let him turn against the person who saved his life?

"Hmm..."

Just as Tang Chen hesitated, it felt as if someone had struck the back of his head, and a wave of dizziness washed over him!

Damn it, how can someone with half their soul killed still have this much power!

Tang Chen gritted his teeth.

Although the Nine-Headed Blood Bat was weak, he was no match for him!

The soul, eroded over decades, is now riddled with holes!

In an instant, the two consciousnesses clashed fiercely!

The silence lasted a long time, until Tang San's crying gradually weakened and turned into intermittent sobs.

He looked up at Tang Chen with a puzzled expression.

"Great-grandfather?"

Tang Chen slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, his speech stammering.

"I can't make a move right now!"

Tang San was stunned.

"Why?!" he almost screamed, "This is your territory!"

Tang Chen's eyes flashed red. "I was ambushed and barely recovered today. I need to recuperate!"

"I cannot make a move for at least a year!"

Tang San felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

One year!

He can't wait a year!

Tang San wanted to say something, but Tang Chen raised his hand and pressed it down.

Tang San looked up and met the murderous, blood-red eyes, and felt a chill run down his spine!

"However, although I cannot take action personally, the Slaughter City still has Enforcement Squad!"

Tang San's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hehehe," Tang Chen smirked, revealing his fangs, "I'll send the Enforcement Squad to kill him and avenge you!"

"Great! Great-grandfather is mighty!" Tang San was overjoyed.

"But," Tang Chen opened his mouth again, his fangs disappearing, "the Enforcement Squad must have a reason to take action."

"I must continue the Divine Examination; the order of the Slaughter City cannot collapse."

Tang San asked anxiously, "What should we do then?"

Tang Chen's lips curled into a smile, "His merits are great, so he naturally deserves a reward."

"I will order them to indulge in pleasure and never set foot on the Hell Slaughter Arena again."

"Reward the servants, provide fine wine and delicacies; give them whatever they want."

Tang San was stunned at first, then he realized what was going on.

"You mean, if he disobeys the imperial decree, the Enforcement Squad will have grounds to..."

"My royal decree has never been disobeyed. Anyone who insists on going to the Hell Slaughter Arena is defying my orders."

"It would be perfectly reasonable for the Enforcement Squad to arrest them at that time!"

Tang San burst into tears of joy!

He lunged forward, grabbed Tang Chen's leg, and kowtowed frantically.

"My great-grandfather was wise! My great-grandfather was wise!"

"On behalf of my father, I thank you! On behalf of the Clear Sky Sect, I thank you!"

Tang Chen shoved him aside, "Go on, go back by yourself!"

"Yes..." Tang San had just agreed when he realized that the man hadn't backed down!

Tang Chen stared at him, waved his hand, and a murderous aura gathered, temporarily serving as a prosthetic leg.

Even with legs, Tang San didn't dare linger and quickly took his leave.

Tang Chen was left standing there, his aura fluctuating.

Half a day later, at the Gold King Residence.

Just as Ye Hua and Hu Liena had finished resting, the woman in black veiled knocked on the courtyard gate.

"Lord Golden King, Lord Wood King, the King has issued a decree!"

Ye Hua pushed open the door and saw her holding a scroll, bowing as she presented it to him.

Hu Liena raised an eyebrow, "Wang Ling?"

"Indeed," the woman in black veil said respectfully, "For your outstanding achievements in eliminating the evil spirits in the north, you are hereby granted Battle Exemption Token!"

"From now on, you will no longer need to set foot in the Hell Slaughter Arena, but can enjoy offerings in peace in your mansion!"

"Double the number of servants, double the supplies, and provide unlimited gold and silver!"

Hu Liena's fox tail stiffened slightly.

Something's not right.

That's a perfect 12 out of 10!

Ye Hua narrowed his eyes slightly, closed them for a few seconds, and then slowly opened them.

"In that case, we shall respectfully comply."

The woman in black veil looked surprised when she saw Ye Hua accept the royal decree.

But since everyone else had already taken the scroll, she couldn't linger any longer.

Ye Hua watched her leave, then took Hu Liena back to the bedroom.

"Ye Hua," Hu Liena said worriedly, "There's a problem!"

"Of course there's a problem," Ye Hua said, tossing the royal decree onto the table. "This is clearly a trap."

Hu Liena crossed her arms. "Does he mean we should just stay in the mansion, eating, drinking, having fun, and waiting to die?"

"Not only that," Ye Hua's eyes narrowed slightly, "You didn't know that our entire palace has been surrounded by the Enforcement Squad, did you?"

"What?!" Hu Liena exclaimed in surprise.