Another Titled Douluo Joins the Ranks

The Three-Headed Golden Lion King had been badly wounded by Tang Yue, after all. It lacked the strength to sustain the clash, and its beam of light grew weaker and weaker.

Tang Xing seized the chance.

Taking advantage of the Three-Headed Golden Lion King's weakened state, Tang Xing caught up and struck it hard with his hammer again.

"Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, Pierce Character Art!"

With the power of the Pierce Character Art, Tang Xing finally hammered the Three-Headed Golden Lion King to death.

Seeing Tang Xing kill it, Tang Yue flew down from the sky and said to him,

"Well done, Second Brother. Go ahead and absorb the Soul Ring. I'll guard you."

At Tang Yue's words, Tang Xing sat cross-legged, calmed his mind, and drew the Soul Ring into his body.

He began absorbing it.

Several hours later, Tang Xing successfully absorbed the Soul Ring and obtained an External Soul Bone: Three Heads!

"Second Brother, hurry up and absorb this Soul Bone," Tang Yue said.

Tang Xing waved a hand and smiled. "I'm already Level 90. Absorbing this Soul Bone wouldn't do much for me. But if we give it to Chen'er, it'll be far more useful to the Clear Sky Sect."

"Besides, Chen'er is still young and has a bright future. This Soul Bone will be far better off with him than with me."

Tang Yue wanted to say that Tang Xing could give the Soul Bone to Xiao'er instead. But it would be so useful to Tang Chen that he couldn't bring himself to object.

After holding it in for a long while, Tang Yue said glumly, "I'll find a better one for Xiao'er."

Tang Xing said nothing. He only patted Tang Yue's shoulder. Nothing more needed to be said.

After putting the Soul Bone into a storage belt, the two flew back to the Clear Sky Sect.

This Soul Hunting trip had taken less than two days, and everything was already settled. Tang Xing marveled to himself, Everything's gone my way.

As they flew back, Tang Yue said to Tang Xing, "Now that you've broken through to Titled Douluo, you won't need to stay in seclusion anymore, will you? I'm planning to have you lead the newly formed Clear Sky Team."

Tang Xing hurriedly refused. "Big Brother, you know what I'm like. I can fight people, but teaching them? I'm really no good at that."

Tang Yue rolled his eyes. "I'm not expecting you to teach them. I just want you to keep them safe. I have other plans for their training."

With that, Tang Xing finally agreed.

After they returned to the Clear Sky Sect, each went home.

As soon as Tang Yue entered, he saw Tang Chen practicing the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer.

He couldn't help praising him. "My son works so hard! No wonder he's the Clear Sky Sect's greatest genius!"

Tang Yue stepped forward and corrected the small mistakes Tang Chen was making.

"That swing has plenty of force, but not enough variation. You can't master the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer through brute strength alone. You need to be flexible and use one force to build on the next."

Tang Yue summoned the Clear Sky Hammer and demonstrated it himself.

"Now try again. Watch how I just did it."

Tang Chen worked hard to absorb what Tang Yue taught him. Before he knew it, it was nine at night.

Tang Chen stopped training, took dinner out of his storage space, and prepared to eat with Tang Yue.

At the table, Tang Chen casually probed Tang Yue about Ning Zi's identity.

"Father, who exactly is Miss Ning? Is she really Sect Master Ning's niece?"

Tang Yue picked up some food with his chopsticks and nodded. "Yes. Why?"

"Nothing. I just wanted to ask: when you brought her here, did you notice a pink mark on her forehead?"

Tang Yue thought back carefully, then realized he hadn't paid attention to such details. He could only answer uncertainly.

"I don't know. I don't think so."

Tang Yue's answer confirmed one thing for Tang Chen.

Either Ning Zi received this divine trial after coming to the Clear Sky Sect, or she can make the mark disappear.

But no matter how hard Tang Chen thought, he couldn't remember anyone in Douluo Continent being able to make a divine mark disappear.

She must have obtained the divine trial somehow after arriving at the Clear Sky Sect. And it's most likely from a goddess.

For now, Tang Chen could only observe her before making a decision.

With that in mind, Tang Chen said nothing more about it. They talked over a few insights into cultivation instead.

After dinner, Tang Chen returned to his bed, sat cross-legged, and continued cultivating with the Meditation Method.

Tang Yue, unlike Tang Chen, had more important matters to handle. After eating, he returned to the Sect Master's Hall to deal with sect affairs.

Meanwhile, when First Elder Tang Xing returned home, he found his son Tang Xiao still cultivating diligently. He was deeply gratified. Xiao'er may not be as talented as Chen'er, but with this kind of dedication, becoming a Titled Douluo is all but certain.

He sat down at the table and quietly watched Tang Xiao cultivate.

A quarter of an hour later, Tang Xiao finally emerged from his cultivation.

When he opened his eyes, he found his father sitting at the table, watching him quietly.

Tang Xiao got off the bed and sat beside Tang Xing.

"Father, did you need something?" he asked.

Tang Xing put on a stern face. "Can't your father come see you unless he needs something?"

Tang Xiao wasn't afraid of his stern expression. He smiled. "Of course you can. I'd never think otherwise."

Seeing Tang Xiao smile, Tang Xing couldn't help smiling too.

A moment later, Tang Xing's smile faded. "But I do have something to tell you this time."

He took the Three Heads External Soul Bone dropped by the Three-Headed Golden Lion King out of his Storage Ring.

"Xiao'er, I'm planning to let your cousin Chen'er absorb this External Soul Bone."

He trailed off, wanting to say more.

Seeing his father's hesitation, Tang Xiao hurriedly said, "Father, that's a good thing. Chen'er is the most talented person in the Clear Sky Sect. Giving him this Soul Bone is like fitting a fine horse with a fine saddle, or gifting a treasured sword to a hero."

"But..." Tang Xing still couldn't hold back. "But you're my son, and I'm not giving you this Soul Bone. Will you... will you blame me?"

Tang Xiao saw the guilt on his father's face and couldn't help sighing.

"Father, why would I blame you? You haven't wronged me. Besides, this Soul Bone suits Chen'er better. Do you think I'd fight my younger cousin for it?"

"Xiao'er, you..." Tears fell from Tang Xing's eyes as he looked at his understanding son.

"Good son. Dad will find you an even better Soul Bone."

Tang Xing wiped away his tears and flew toward Tang Chen's residence.

Less than a minute later, Tang Xing flew back. He had been so caught up in the moment that he'd forgotten to take the Soul Bone.

With the Soul Bone in hand, Tang Xing set off for Tang Chen's residence again.