Dai Mubai lowered his voice and said, "Father-in-law, Grandpa Jian, what I'm about to say is of great importance. After you hear it, please don't tell anyone."
Ning Fengzhi put down his teacup, looking puzzled. "You said..."
" In the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team, the girl Xiao Wu next to Tang San is a Hundred Thousand Year Transformed Soul Beast."
"What!? Are you sure!?" Ning Fengzhi incredulously.
Dai Mubai nodded. "Absolutely true. Tang Hao discovered it long ago, and fearing she would be exposed, he must have used some method to conceal her aura. Under normal circumstances, no one could see through her true form. I guess Tang Hao might be keeping her to make Soul Ring for Tang San in the future."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin raised an eyebrow. "So how did you find out, kid?"
Dai Mubai activated his Icefire Spirit Eyes, his pupils turning red and blue. "Look, my Double Pupils have a special eye technique that can see through most concealed objects."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin abruptly stood up. "What are we waiting for? I'll go and snatch her away right now!"
Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone —this is Blood River Treasure in the Soul Master World, even Sword Douluo couldn't remain calm.
Dai Mubai immediately grabbed him. " Grandpa Jian, don't worry, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao have been keeping a close eye on her the whole time."
"My sword has never been less effective!"
Chen Xin snorted coldly, "Even if both of them came at me together, I wouldn't be afraid in the slightest."
Ning Fengzhi spoke up at the opportune moment, " Uncle Jian, please calm down. We are currently in Spirit City. If the news leaks out, the Titled Douluo of the Papal Palace and the Douluo Hall will definitely come out in full force, which would only benefit the Spirit Hall."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin hesitated for a moment, but still sat down.
After all, the Spirit Hall's strength isn't something that can be achieved simply by brute force.
Ning Fengzhi turned to Dai Mubai, his tone calm. " Mubai, do you already have a plan?"
"I guess so." Dai Mubai nodded.
"The finals are just around the corner. I'd like to ask my father-in-law to activate his eighth Soul Skill under the guise of healing after their match. The Eight Treasures Heaven-Illuminating Divine Light can break through all concealment effects, causing that Soul Beast to reveal its identity on the field. At that time, it will surely ignite a great battle between the Tang Xiao brothers and the Spirit Hall."
Chen Xin frowned. "Wouldn't that just benefit the Spirit Hall?"
Dai Mubai shook his head, Spirit Hall tone certain. "No. Without preparation, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao should be able to protect Xiao Wu and Tang San as they escape to the Star Dou Great Forest. Tang San doesn't need Soul Ring right now, so Tang Hao will most likely consider Tang San's feelings for Xiao Wu and temporarily let Xiao Wu return to the Star Dou Great Forest."
He paused, then continued, "My maternal grandfather, Zhu Chengfeng, Martial Soul the Hell Spirit Cat, which is extremely adept at stealth and tracking. He has already set off and is lying in ambush Spirit City on the way to the Star Dou Great Forest. As soon as Xiao Wu escapes Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's control, he will make his move."
"Alright." Ning Fengzhi nodded slowly. "We'll proceed according to your plan."
While Dai Mubai was busy scheming against Xiao Wu, Tang Hao and his group were also scheming against him.
That night, in Tang San's room in Spirit City.
There were four people in the room at the moment: Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, Tang San, and Yu Xiaogang.
Tang Hao's Soul Power surged, and a layer of Soul Power barrier spread out from him, isolating all sound and aura.
" Grandmaster, speak. What's the urgent matter?"
Yu Xiaogang, sitting in his wheelchair, slowly spoke, "Sect Leader Tang, Your His Excellency Haotian, after watching the competition these past few days, there's one thing I want to remind you both: Dai Mubai must not be allowed to live."
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao exchanged a glance, but neither of them spoke.
Yu Xiaogang continued, "You've all seen his talent. His Martial Soul Evolution, and he was already Soul King before he was sixteen. Now, at just over seventeen, he's close to becoming Soul Emperor, and he's gathered a group of geniuses around him. His existence is a huge threat to the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Heaven Dou Empire. Moreover, he's a prince of the Star Luo Empire. If he inherits the throne in the future, with his talent and abilities, the Star Luo Empire will inevitably become a major threat to the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Furthermore, the Tai Tan Clan Leader of the Strength Clan once said that among the single-attribute clans that were once affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect Breaking Clan, the Defense Clan, and the Speed Clan all submitted to Dai Mubai; even the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect willingly followed him. This man's methods are evident."
"The key point is that Dai Mubai had a grudge against Xiao San. Back at Shrek, he broke Xiao San's hand over a mere disagreement. If this kid is allowed to grow up, Xiao San will always be one step ahead of him."
Yu Xiaogang never mentioned that Tang San Dai Mubai because of him.
Upon hearing this, Tang San unconsciously clenched his fists.
He recalled the battle at Shrek where he was instantly defeated by Dai Mubai in front of everyone, the suffocating feeling of being choked, the excruciating pain of having his hand broken, and the humiliation of Dai Mubai publicly insulting his teacher.
Dai Mubai's name had long been on his list of Way to Death.
The teacher's words really resonated with me.
Tang San slowly spoke, "Father, Uncle, Teacher is right. Dai Mubai cannot be allowed to live. He will surely become a major threat to our Clear Sky Sect in the future."
Seeing that his precious son also agreed, Tang Hao had nothing more to say.
He nodded immediately and said, " Dai Mubai once broke Xiao San's hand. If Ning Fengzhi's daughter hadn't been with him at the time, and if I hadn't been tied up, I would have killed that brat long ago."
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao frowned slightly, his tone hesitant. "Brother Hao, Dai Mubai is the son-in-law of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and also the third prince of the Star Luo Empire. Killing him would be tantamount to offending both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Star Luo Royal Family. Our Clear Sky Sect is just preparing to reopen its gates; it's not wise to make too many enemies."
"So what? Without our Clear Sky Sect, how would they resist the Spirit Hall?"
Tang Hao snorted coldly, "Brother, we've both been through this. In this world, strength ultimately speaks. If a genius isn't useful to me, I must eliminate him as soon as possible. Someone like Dai Mubai won't be content to serve Xiao San. If I don't eliminate him today, he'll surely become a stumbling block to the Xiao San's domination of the continent in the future."
To be honest, Tang Hao wasn't wrong. This is true for all the forces on the Douluo Continent.
On the one hand, they cultivate their own geniuses, and on the other hand, they stifle the top geniuses of other forces, including the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Star Luo Empire where Dai Mubai is located, not to mention the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall.
Seeing Tang Hao agree while Yu Xiaogang Xiao hesitated, Tang Xiao quickly pressed his advantage. "After the Soul Master Tournament ends, Dai Mubai will definitely return to Star Luo City. Once he leaves Spirit City, it will be the best time to make a move. The Star Luo Empire doesn't have Titled Douluo in charge, and with the strength of the two Your Majesties, killing a Soul King is a piece of cake. As long as we do it cleanly and leave no evidence, the Star Luo Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will definitely suspect the Spirit Hall first."
Tang Hao nodded, his tone resolute. " Grandmaster is right. The Spirit Hall already had a motive to assassinate Dai Mubai. If we take action, we can frame the Spirit Hall —killing two birds with one stone."