Tang Hao's Decision

Congratulations, host! You have summoned:

"Liangshan's fifth-ranked hero, Great Saber Guan Sheng."

Name: Guan Sheng

Soul Power: Level 86, yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black

Martial Soul: Green Dragon Crescent Blade

Trait: Dragging-Blade Technique: (As Guan Yu's descendant, he naturally inherited his renowned signature technique. After the system's modifications, it was no longer limited to the first three strikes and became an active skill rather than a passive one. Once unleashed, it was guaranteed to hit the opponent, with blade energy transforming into a green dragon to wound the enemy. With Guan Sheng's level 86 soul power, he could contend with Titled Douluos at level 95 and below.)

Traits... why were people with traits so powerful? I wonder how strong Lord Guan himself would be, Yang Xiu thought.

"System, can I get a trait?"

"There aren't any in the System Shop."

"Hello, host. Once your sect's headquarters have been established, you can obtain them in the Sect Secret Realm. Of course, you must pass its trials first. You will learn the rest when the time comes."

"It's only been a few days. I wonder whether Dragon One and the others have bought the land. Never mind, there's no need to rush."

"Summon him, System."

The night passed without further incident.

Early the next morning, they set off on their return journey. Tang San and Xiao Wu were curious about Guan Sheng's sudden addition to the group, but neither asked.

Before long, they arrived in Notting City.

Tang San and Xiao Wu said their goodbyes and returned to the academy. Grandmaster left with them as well, perhaps too embarrassed to say anything.

When Yang Xiu returned to the hotel and opened the door, he found Tang Hao sitting inside.

"Have you been waiting long?"

"How are Xiao San and the others?"

Tang Hao's voice was a little hoarse. He did not answer how long he had been there, but he looked as though he had not slept all night.

"They're doing well. Your son is more talented than you. His second soul ring is fourteen hundred years old, and he's reached level 27."

"Huh? How is that possible?" He was astonished. This defied all common sense.

But Zhao Yun, standing beside Zhang Liao, astonished him even more. Both his age and his strength gave Tang Hao a shock.

"Who is this?" He had immediately picked up on the aura of a powerful expert. As the youngest Titled Douluo on the Douluo Continent, Tang Hao had already been shocked by Zhang Liao yesterday. Zhang Liao was around fifteen years younger than him; had they been the same age, Tang Hao might have taken a beating yesterday. His recognition of Zhang Liao's strength was why he had not followed them. Curious about the Sect Master Zhang Liao had mentioned, he had come here in the middle of the night to wait. Now that he saw Zhao Yun, although he did not know his exact strength, he was certain Zhao Yun was a Titled Douluo. Tang Hao felt that his title as the continent's youngest Douluo meant absolutely nothing. If anyone dared call him that again, he would spit right in their face.

"Heh, he's an elder of our sect, Zhao Yun. He's a little stronger than Zhang Liao. You met Zhang Liao yesterday." After speaking, Yang Xiu pointed at Zhang Liao.

"Stronger?"

Tang Hao fell silent.

A long silence followed.

"What did you want to discuss with me?"

His hoarse voice rang out. He was in no hurry to say whether he would allow Tang San to join the sect. Perhaps Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun's strength had given him other ideas.

"Do you still want revenge?"

"Revenge?" Tang Hao's eyes filled with murderous intent, but it quickly faded.

"It seems you know quite a lot. What am I supposed to take revenge with? I'm nothing but a useless wreck." Tang Hao's voice was not only hoarse now, but also weak.

"What? Has one of the once-renowned Clear Sky Twin Stars fallen this far?"

"For Xiao San's sake, I'll ask you one more time. Do you want revenge?"

Tang Hao stared intently at Yang Xiu, in no hurry to answer.

"How much do you know about Spirit Hall? With just those two? Forget it." Tang Hao glanced at Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao.

"We know more about Spirit Hall than you imagine. Besides, aren't you underestimating their strength? And who told you this was the full extent of our sect's strength?"

"Even all the people in Spirit Hall's Worship Hall might not be enough for us to slaughter. Spirit Hall simply hasn't provoked me yet. That's why they still exist."

"Don't think I'm being arrogant.

"We have the strength to back it up. This isn't empty boasting." "The only reason I'm telling you this is Xiao San. Xiao San and I are the same kind of person. I can't explain that too clearly to you, but I regard him as a younger brother. As for you, don't pin all your hopes on Xiao San. What you consider powerful isn't the pinnacle of strength. The reason you can't take revenge with your current strength is that you still aren't strong enough."

"Think it over carefully. One last thing: once Xiao San grows powerful enough, he will be able to resurrect his mother."

At Yang Xiu's words, Tang Hao suddenly opened his half-lidded eyes. Hope blazed within them, and he shot to his feet.

"Is that true? Can he really resurrect Ah Yin?" Tang Hao asked excitedly, his voice no longer hoarse.

As for everything Yang Xiu had said before, it was as though he had not heard a word. Only one thought remained in his mind: Ah Yin could be resurrected.

"Yes. But Tang San must join our sect and receive our training to achieve that."

"I think Tang Shan's thousand-year second soul ring should be enough to show you that our sect's foundations and strength already exceed this continent's understanding." After saying this, Yang Xiu released his own martial soul.

Purple, purple, purple, black.

Upon seeing Yang Xiu's soul ring configuration, Tang Hao no longer had any doubts.

Tang Hao's entire bearing changed. It was as though he had returned to his days as one of the Clear Sky Twin Stars, brimming with vitality once more. After thinking seriously for a long while, he finally made his decision.

"Sect Master Yang Xiu, Xiao San can join your sect. Although I don't know why you treat him so well... it's enough that you do."

"What plans do you have regarding Spirit Hall?" As he spoke, hatred and murderous intent filled Tang Hao's eyes.

"There's no hurry. We'll wait until the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament after the next one. Given Xiao San's current strength, he'll certainly be competing by then. He might expose himself. That will be the time for you to settle your scores."

"Don't tell Xiao San any of this for now. Give him enough time to grow."

"We shouldn't put too much pressure on Xiao San. Although he has a resolute nature, and I believe he could bear it, there's no need. Let him grow up happily."

"During this time, both you and I can build up our strength. Likewise, you can start making amends for some of your guilt and regrets now."

Tang Hao spoke again, then sat quietly for a while. There were still many things he had not figured out, and he did not know why the Flame Emperor Sect knew so much. But he did not ask. Then he took his leave! Proud and awkward, perhaps.

About half a month passed just like that.

Outside Heaven Dou City, a pile of corpses lay on the ground.

"Aren't these people afraid of dying?"

"Who knows? This must be what they mean when they say men die for wealth, just as birds die for food."

"Hahahaha, who cares?"

"If killing people in Heaven Dou City wouldn't cause trouble, I wouldn't have bothered coming out here."

"Yeah, the Sect Master never said whether we could reveal ourselves. Still, at least we have enough money now to buy the land."

"But we've still drawn people's attention. A lot of people have been following us lately. We've killed some, but a few fish inevitably slipped through the net."

"Let them investigate. No matter how hard they look, they'll never find out who we are."

"They might not be able to trace you, but they can trace us!"

Hong Tian and his son spoke up. What kind of people are these? They're completely ignoring us.

Indeed, the ones talking were Hua Xiong, Dragon One, and the others.

With so many of them, they inevitably drew the attention of people with ulterior motives. After frequently selling materials, they were followed by people waiting for an opportunity to strike. Those people had no idea they had kicked an iron plate. Many had already lost their lives as a result. Apart from Hong Tian and his son, the weakest among them were Soul Saints.

"Let's send some people to notify the Sect Master. Others can contact the empire's officials and buy the plot of land he wants," Dragon One said.

Afterward, they split up to act.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Sect Master, we're back." The speaker was Hua Xiong. Hong Tian and his son had returned with him. After traveling for more than a day, they had arrived at the Good Dream Hotel in Nuoding City.

"Has everything been taken care of?" Yang Xiu asked as he opened the door.

"Everything's settled. We've bought the land too. We're just waiting for you to come over," Hua Xiong said.

Looking at Hong Wu behind Hong Tian, Yang Xiu saw that he had changed. His gaze had become very determined. Perhaps witnessing so much life and death over the past half month had taught him the true meaning of life. In this world where the strong reigned supreme, strength meant everything.

Yang Xiu thought, Hong Wu doesn't seem much older than Xiao San and the others. Why not send him to Notting Academy? Hmm, I don't know what school he attended before. Never mind, I'll send him to Notting Academy.

"Mm, you did well this time. Especially you, Hong Wu. You've changed a great deal. This pill is your reward." As he spoke, he gave Hong Wu an Innate Soul Power Pill.

"From now on, you'll attend Notting Academy. Find Tang San and Xiao Wu and tell them you're also a member of the sect. Join their year. As for your father, he can stay here to keep you company."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

"Yes, Sect Master."

"Take the pill first. It'll bring you some unexpected benefits." Before Yang Xiu had even finished speaking,

Hong Wu sat down cross-legged and swallowed the pill.

A short while later, Hong Wu rose excitedly to his feet.

"Thank you, Sect Master! My soul power actually increased by two levels!"

Yang Xiu froze at his words. A pill that increased innate soul power could also raise someone's soul power? He then used the Detection Technique on Hong Wu.

Level 8.5 innate soul power? It increased by a level and a half? And his soul power rose by two levels. Could the improvement in his innate soul power have enhanced his aptitude, bringing his soul power up with it?

Yang Xiu waved his hand and said,

"No need to thank me. The increase in soul power is secondary. Your innate soul power has risen by a level and a half. That will affect how far you can go in the future."

Hearing this, Hong Tian and his son were both overjoyed.

Specifically, their loyalty immediately jumped to 75.

"All right, you're tired too. Go get some rest."

After speaking, Yang Xiu left them to it and went to spar with Zhao Yun. He had been seeking out Zhao Yun to spar throughout this period.