Chapter 173: Tang San Learns That Xiao Wu Has Sacrificed Herself to Su Mo
Outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Third Soul Skill: Gale Sword!"
"Second Soul Skill: Flame Slash!"
"..."
At this moment, a team of soul masters was engaged in battle with a five-thousand-year soul beast.
A five-thousand-year soul beast was not something even a Soul Ancestor could confidently claim to defeat. However, the team fighting it consisted of three Soul Grandmasters and one Soul Elder.
Despite this, the four-member team was suppressing the five-thousand-year soul beast, and it seemed only a matter of time before they defeated it.
"Roar—"
Sure enough, it didn't take long before the five-thousand-year soul beast fell to the blade of the Soul Elder.
"Phew..."
"The Soul Weapon Fusion technique is truly amazing. With just three Soul Grandmasters as helpers, I actually managed to hunt a five-thousand-year soul beast!"
The Soul Elder, seeing the soul beast die by his hand, felt a surge of excitement.
He had only recently broken through to the Soul Elder level. In the past, he would never have dared to target a five-thousand-year soul beast, as he couldn't defeat it alone and couldn't afford to hire a hunting team.
But ever since Su Mo's theory of Soul Weapon Fusion was made public, everything had changed.
Now, with just three Soul Grandmasters as helpers, he had successfully taken down this five-thousand-year soul beast.
Thinking of this, the Soul Elder felt immense gratitude toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and Su Mo.
It was because of Su Mo's public disclosure that he was able to achieve this.
"That's Soul Weapon Fusion!"
"All of them are using Soul Weapon Fusion!"
Unbeknownst to the team, a father and son pair had witnessed their hunt from a distance and were equally shocked.
This pair was none other than Tang Hao and Tang San, who had come to the Star Dou Great Forest in search of Xiao Wu.
However, both Tang Hao and Tang San looked extremely displeased.
Especially Tang Hao, who directly unleashed his Killing God Domain.
Buzz—
The Killing God Domain instantly enveloped the soul masters in the distance.
"Ah..."
"What is this?"
"Danger..."
The soul masters were immediately frightened, thinking they had encountered some ferocious soul beast far beyond their ability to handle.
Boom—
The next moment, a hammer smashed into the ground in front of them, and a domineering figure slowly emerged.
Even without releasing his soul rings, the soul masters were terrified just by Tang Hao's presence.
"E... Elder..."
"May I ask what you need?"
The Soul Elder, who had been preparing to absorb the soul ring, immediately abandoned the idea and hurriedly approached Tang Hao with a submissive attitude.
Given Tang Hao's overwhelming aura, he didn't dare to even think of resisting.
Unless Tang Hao truly intended to attack them, he believed it was better to act submissive.
"Who taught you Soul Weapon Fusion?"
Tang Hao coldly glared at them as he demanded an answer.
"Ah..."
Hearing Tang Hao's question, the Soul Elder was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Tang Hao's intimidating appearance to be solely about inquiring into Soul Weapon Fusion.
"...This is something publicly disclosed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Everyone on the continent knows about it now!"
However, he didn't dare to delay and quickly answered.
"What?"
"Everyone on the continent knows about it?"
Hearing this, Tang Hao's anger intensified.
"Y... Yes, sir..."
"Now everyone on the continent knows about Soul Weapon Fusion. It was discovered by Master Su Mo, who selflessly shared it with everyone!"
"Along with Soul Weapon Fusion, he also revealed the method of Weapon Soul Refinement, which allows tool-type martial souls to evolve!"
The Soul Elder continued to answer respectfully.
Although he didn't understand why Tang Hao was unaware of this, he didn't dare to withhold the information.
He even mentioned Weapon Soul Refinement.
"Damn it!"
"I should have killed that brat back then!"
Hearing this, Tang Hao realized that the discoveries of Soul Weapon Fusion and Weapon Soul Refinement could no longer be kept secret.
Tang Hao suddenly regretted not killing Su Mo when he first learned about Soul Weapon Fusion.
If he had killed Su Mo earlier, neither Soul Weapon Fusion nor Weapon Soul Refinement would have spread.
When Su Mo was still at Shrek Academy, Tang Hao had known about his invention of Soul Weapon Fusion.
But at the time, he hadn't realized the severity of the situation.
It wasn't until Tang San, using Soul Weapon Fusion, discovered the existence of Weapon Soul Refinement that Tang Hao understood the gravity of the matter.
By then, however, Su Mo was no longer at Shrek Academy but within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, making it impossible for Tang Hao to act against him.
Feeling the intense killing intent emanating from Tang Hao, the soul masters trembled in fear.
Just as they were about to beg for mercy, Tang Hao's figure vanished before their eyes.
Tang Hao was furious, but he wasn't so petty as to take his anger out on a few soul masters.
Thud—
"He... He's gone..."
"That scared me to death..."
"..."
The soul masters collapsed to the ground, overwhelmed with relief.
"It's Su Mo. He made Soul Weapon Fusion and Weapon Soul Refinement public!"
"Now the entire continent knows about them!"
"Our Clear Sky Sect is in real trouble now!"
After returning to Tang San, Tang Hao gritted his teeth and relayed the news to his son.
He believed it was necessary for Tang San to understand the sect's predicament.
"Su Mo must have figured out why you attacked him back then, which is why he chose to make it public!"
"Even if he didn't know you were my father, you used the Clear Sky Hammer back then. With Su Mo's intelligence, it wouldn't be hard for him to guess your motives!"
However, Tang San didn't seem too concerned about the Clear Sky Sect's troubles.
Thus, he calmly analyzed that Su Mo likely knew why Tang Hao had attacked him, prompting him to publicize the secret techniques.
Ultimately, it was Tang Hao's actions that had provoked Su Mo.
Of course, Tang San was fully aware of this but chose not to say it outright.
Bringing it up would only embarrass Tang Hao.
Even though Tang San didn't say it, Tang Hao understood the implication, and his expression darkened further.
"Father, it's uncertain when the Clear Sky Sect will reemerge. There's no need to worry so much right now!"
"Besides, no matter what, our Clear Sky Hammer remains the strongest tool-type martial soul. That won't change!"
Seeing Tang Hao's expression, Tang San quickly tried to comfort his father.
"Hmm, you're right, San'er!"
"No matter what, the Clear Sky Hammer is still the strongest tool-type martial soul!"
Hearing Tang San's words, Tang Hao's expression immediately improved.
He fully agreed with his son's assessment, believing it to be the truth.
"Let's go. We'll head straight inside!"
Afterward, Tang Hao stopped dwelling on the matter and led Tang San deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Something's wrong. There's been an intense battle here..."
When Tang Hao and Tang San reached the center of the Star Dou Great Forest, where Da Ming originally resided by the Mirror Lake, Tang Hao's expression changed.
He noticed that the surroundings were in complete disarray, clearly the aftermath of a fierce battle.
Tang Hao immediately flew into the air, expanding his senses to search for traces of the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
When he had brought Xiao Wu back last time, he had learned that there were two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts here, both of whom were Xiao Wu's subordinates.
"Father, where's Xiao Wu?"
When Tang Hao landed back in front of Tang San, Tang San immediately asked anxiously, "Father, what's going on?"
It was clear that Tang San also sensed that something might have happened.
"I don't know. Xiao Wu was supposed to be living here in seclusion, but now she's gone!"
"And the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts that were with her are also missing!"
"It seems someone came here and fought with them!"
Tang Hao shook his head, his expression grave as he answered.
"Don't worry too much yet. With the strength of those two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, even I wouldn't be a match for them. With their protection, Xiao Wu should be fine!"
"However, it seems they've left this place now."
"The Star Dou Great Forest is vast. Now that they've left here, finding them won't be easy!"
Knowing what Tang San was worried about, Tang Hao quickly tried to reassure him.
But for the time being, he couldn't guarantee that he could help Tang San find Xiao Wu.
"San'er, how about we come back another time to look for Xiao Wu? Let me take you back to Shrek Academy first."
So Tang Hao quickly suggested taking Tang San back to Shrek Academy.
"No, Father!"
"I have to find Xiao Wu. I can't focus on the Soul Master Tournament if I don't know she's safe!"
But Tang San refused to leave.
If he hadn't known something had happened to Xiao Wu, it might have been different. But now that he knew a battle had taken place here, all he wanted was to find out what had happened to her.
"But the Star Dou Great Forest is so large. It won't be easy for me to find them!"
"And they might have already left the Star Dou Great Forest!"
Tang Hao said with a headache.
"Then let me look for her. You just need to protect me, Father!"
"I have the Blue Silver Domain. In a place like the Star Dou Great Forest, I can use it to search for Xiao Wu!"
Tang San immediately proposed his solution.
His Blue Silver Domain could cover a very large area.
"The Blue Silver Domain? That could work!"
"Then I'll protect you, and you can handle the search yourself."
After hearing Tang San's words, Tang Hao pondered for a moment and then nodded.
Seeing Tang San's determination, he knew that if they didn't at least try to search, Tang San wouldn't be willing to leave.
"Thank you, Father!"
After thanking his father, Tang San quickly sat down cross-legged and activated his Blue Silver Domain.
Buzz—
Once the Blue Silver Domain was successfully activated, small Blue Silver Grass began to grow around Tang San.
Then, with Tang San at the center, the grass spread out continuously.
In this way, Tang San used the power of the Blue Silver Domain to search the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, area by area. After half a month, he finally found Er Ming's figure near a deep pool, much smaller than the original Mirror Lake.
When they had first come to the Star Dou Great Forest, Xiao Wu had been taken by Er Ming, so Tang San recognized him.
"Father, I found the Titan Giant Ape!"
After locating Er Ming, Tang San immediately informed Tang Hao.
"You found him? That's great!"
"Let's hurry over there!"
Hearing Tang San's words, Tang Hao's expression brightened, and he quickly urged them to move.
"Yes, it's over there!"
Tang San nodded eagerly, his anxiety evident.
Soon, Tang San and Tang Hao rushed toward the deep pool Tang San had discovered.
"Xiao Wu, please don't let anything have happened to you!"
As Tang San hurried toward the location, he prayed in his heart.
He had found Er Ming but hadn't seen Xiao Wu, which made him even more worried.
"Roar—"
Soon, as Tang San and Tang Hao arrived, Er Ming sensed the presence of powerful individuals and let out a furious roar.
Splash—
Da Ming's massive head emerged from the deep pool.
"It's the Clear Sky Douluo who brought Xiao Wu back last time!"
However, Da Ming appeared to calm Er Ming.
From the soul power aura of the newcomers, Da Ming recognized Tang Hao.
Sure enough, Tang Hao and Tang San soon appeared before them.
"Where's Xiao Wu? Where is she?"
When Tang San arrived in front of Da Ming and Er Ming, he showed no fear or reverence for the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts and immediately demanded answers.
"Clear Sky Douluo, who is he? Why is he looking for Xiao Wu?"
Da Ming looked at Tang Hao with some confusion, unsure who this young man was and why he was looking for Xiao Wu.
If not for Tang Hao's hair color being different, he might have thought it was Tang San!
"He is my son, Tang San!"
"Where's Xiao Wu? Why don't I see her?"
Tang Hao first explained Tang San's identity and then frowned as he asked.
Seeing Da Ming and Er Ming here, he felt somewhat relieved.
Although Xiao Wu wasn't here, since Da Ming and Er Ming were fine, Xiao Wu should be safe too.
"Roar—"
Hearing Xiao Wu's name, Er Ming let out a mournful roar, pounding his chest in grief.
"Xiao Wu..."
Knowing that Tang Hao and Tang San were here for Xiao Wu, Da Ming's expression also darkened.
"Where is Xiao Wu? What happened to her?"
Seeing the expressions on Da Ming and Er Ming, Tang San's unease grew stronger, and he pressed for answers.
"Xiao Wu... Xiao Wu is no longer with us. To avoid burdening us, she chose to sacrifice herself..."
Seeing Tang San's anxious expression, Da Ming felt a pang of sadness for Xiao Wu. It seemed that Tang San and Xiao Wu truly cared for each other.
Then, with a heavy heart, Da Ming revealed the truth that Xiao Wu was gone.
"What?"
Hearing Da Ming's words, Tang San froze in place.
Boom—
The terrifying Killing God Domain erupted uncontrollably from Tang San's body.
"What happened? Tell me!"
Tang San clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at Da Ming, demanding an explanation through gritted teeth.
"Sigh..."
"This is what happened..."
Seeing Tang San's state, Da Ming let out a sorrowful sigh and then began to recount the events.
...
(End of Chapter)
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