Tang Hao Takes His Son Far Away, Lu Ming's New Goal

"Old Ghost, tell me... is there a possibility," Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly speculated wildly, "that Tang Hao found a way to revive the Blue Silver Emperor, but something went wrong during the resurrection ritual and someone disrupted it, which was why he flew into such a rage?"

"..."

Ghost Douluo ignored his far-fetched guess and calmly analyzed, "Judging from the traces at the scene, the battle was completely one-sided. Tang Hao held an absolute advantage in strength, while the other party... seemed to have been fleeing the entire time."

He pointed at a trail on the ground that stretched into the distance and had nearly been erased.

"He ran in that direction."

"Then what are we waiting for? Chase him!" Chrysanthemum Douluo looked somewhat excited. "No matter what happened, this is tremendous news! Tang Hao has shown himself, and he seems to be connected to some mysterious person with the power of the Blue Silver Emperor. This is a merit delivered right to our door!"

"As long as we uncover the full truth, or even capture that mysterious person, His Holiness the Pope will certainly reward us handsomely!"

With that, he impatiently transformed into a streak of golden light and pursued Lu Ming in the direction he had fled.

Ghost Douluo shook his head, and his figure gradually melted into the shadows as he followed close behind.

They did not know that the target they were pursuing had already used the miraculous ability of Formless Transformation to erase every trace and was moving farther and farther away in a direction they would never have expected.

What they knew even less was that this disturbance, single-handedly caused by Lu Ming, would bring enormous changes to the situation across the Douluo Continent and even alter the original plot.

Because of this incident, Spirit Hall once again turned its attention toward Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Douluo...

On a small road outside Saint Soul Village.

Tang Hao held Tang San's small hand as he silently walked forward.

His pace was swift, without the slightest hesitation, as though he intended to leave behind the village where he had lived for six years, along with the valley that had broken his heart.

Tang San followed closely behind Tang Hao. He did not understand why his usually dispirited and lazy father had suddenly become so decisive.

He understood even less why his father's eyes had become so sorrowful and complicated.

"Dad, where... are we going?"

Tang San finally could not hold back and asked softly.

Tang Hao paused for a moment and turned to look at his six-year-old son.

His clear eyes, youthful face, and features bore a sevenfold resemblance to his gentle mother.

Tang Hao reached out and roughly patted Tang San's head. In a hoarse voice, he said, "To a place... where you can become stronger."

"Stronger?" Tang San was confused.

"Yes, stronger." Tang Hao's gaze became firm once more. "Only by becoming strong enough can you protect the people you want to protect, and only then will you not... lose everything like I did."

The image of that youth who had transformed into "A Yin" surfaced in his mind once again.

Although he knew in his heart that it was most likely a deception, an illusion.

The youth's final words had pierced deeply into his heart like a thorn.

"I haven't disappeared. I've merely changed forms and live on within his body."

"So, Brother Hao, let go."

"Stop pursuing this. Let him leave."

Yes, even if that was not truly A Yin, that power was undeniably the power of the Blue Silver Emperor...

Perhaps A Yin's life had truly continued in some way he could not understand.

What meaning was there in pursuing the matter any further?

If he killed that youth, would A Yin return?

No, she would not.

It would only cause that final trace of A Yin's presence to vanish completely from this world.

Tang Hao's heart was in turmoil.

He began to doubt his own actions.

Perhaps letting go was the best choice.

The only thing he needed to do now was raise the only child he and A Yin had together and nurture him into a man who stood tall between heaven and earth.

"Let's go, Little San."

Tang Hao gathered his thoughts, took Tang San's hand, and quickened his pace once more.

Their destination was Notting City.

He wanted Tang San to go there and become a true Soul Master.

The legend of the Clear Sky Douluo might have come to an end, but the future belonging to A Yin's child had only just begun...

Meanwhile, within a dense forest several hundred miles from Saint Soul Village.

Lu Ming leaned against an ancient tree, chewing large mouthfuls of an unfamiliar wild fruit.

He had fled continuously for two days and two nights. The nourishment from the Blue Silver Emperor's origin aura had restored some of his soul power, but his physical exhaustion had reached its limit.

At last, I'm safe.

Lu Ming casually tossed aside the fruit pit and let out a long breath.

Over the past two days, he had remained constantly vigilant, afraid that Tang Hao or some other powerful expert would catch up to him.

Fortunately, the worst-case scenario had not happened.

System, how long can the small amount of Blue Silver Emperor origin inside me last?

Lu Ming was worried. This was his greatest reliance at the moment and an important guarantee for restoring his soul power.

[After detection, the remaining Blue Silver Emperor origin energy within the host is expected to be completely absorbed by the system in seven days, to repair the host's soul damage caused by forcibly modifying the physical body.]

"Seven days?"

Lu Ming frowned. The time was even more urgent than he had imagined.

Once that origin energy was completely absorbed by the system, he would not only lose the ability to rapidly recover soul power. More importantly, he would lose the natural disguise provided by the Blue Silver Emperor.

At that point, as a level-twenty Soul Master carrying two hundred-thousand-year soul rings, once he was discovered, he would undoubtedly become a prized target in the eyes of every faction.

Either he would be captured and dissected for research, or forcibly hunted for his soul rings.

Neither outcome was one he wanted to see!

He had to find an absolutely safe place to hide within seven days!

Lu Ming's gaze turned toward the distant east once again.

Star Dou Great Forest!

That was a paradise for soul beasts and a forbidden zone for human Soul Masters.

Its territory was vast, its terrain complex, and powerful beasts abounded.

As long as he could enter the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, even Titled Douluo would not dare barge in carelessly.

For him now, it was undoubtedly the best hiding place.

Moreover, the forest was filled with all kinds of soul beasts. It was simply the perfect testing ground for his Domain System and Formless Transformation!

Everything begins with the Star Dou Great Forest!

Lu Ming stood up, dusted himself off, and was about to continue on his way when a rustling sound suddenly came from the nearby bushes.

Lu Ming's body instantly tensed. He warily looked toward the source of the sound and saw a massive spider slowly crawling out of the bushes.

The spider was entirely black, its eight long legs like sharp spears. Most terrifying of all, a vicious face resembling a human's had grown on its back!

Human-Faced Demon Spider!

An extremely savage thousand-year soul beast!

Lu Ming's heart leaped into his throat.

His soul power had yet to fully recover. Facing a thousand-year soul beast known for its deadly venom and speed, his odds of victory were extremely low!

Misfortunes never came alone!

The Human-Faced Demon Spider had clearly noticed him as well. A hissing threat came from its human-like mouthparts, while its eight tiny dark-green eyes brimmed with cruelty and greed.

It had marked Lu Ming as its prey!

The next moment, the Human-Faced Demon Spider moved! Its speed was astonishing. Its eight long legs scythed in alternation as it lunged fiercely toward Lu Ming!