"Ahhh!!!"
The pain of having his flesh and bones torn apart made Tang Hao howl in agony. His right arm and left leg had been brutally severed by Ye Hao.
Witnessing this scene, Dugu Bo, who was watching from below, felt his jaw drop. The scene before him felt surreal. Was this Ye Hao's true strength? It was... utterly terrifying!!!
"Brother Hao, let's go!" Tang Xiao quickly picked up the injured Tang Hao and fled into the distance. Before leaving, he shot a hateful glance at Ye Hao. This grudge would be settled in the future!
Seeing the two of them flee, Ye Hao had no intention of chasing them. After all...
The time limit for the Martial Soul Fusion Skill had run out. Ye Hao landed safely, and the Twin Spider Emperors split back into three individuals. Three minutes was far too short, akin to Ultraman fighting a small monster.
Ye Hao was breathing heavily, his gaze falling on Tang Hao's severed right arm and left leg. At this moment, they had transformed into two soul bones.
He stepped forward and picked up the two soul bones. If he remembered correctly, these were the soul bones passed down within the Clear Sky Sect, traditionally given to the next sect leader.
With Tang Hao being expelled from the sect, these two soul bones had now fallen into Ye Hao's hands.
Originally, Ye Hao had intended to decapitate Tang Hao, but Tang Xiao had intervened at the last moment. As for these two soul bones, they would serve as some consolation.
Ye Hao stored the two soul bones into his Death God's Heart.
After the intense battle, Ye Hao, Zhu Zhu, and Zhu'er were completely exhausted.
As for Dugu Bo, he had already disappeared.
The commotion caused by Ye Hao and Tang Hao had been too much. Ye Hao had noticed that the old poisoner had activated his Martial Soul Avatar and fled.
Ye Hao couldn't help but laugh. This was very much in line with Dugu Bo's character.
Taking advantage of the moment, Ye Hao, Zhu Zhu, and Zhu'er sat down cross-legged and began to quietly restore their soul power...
"What a pity. I couldn't keep Tang Hao here. This was my first time fighting in the Twin Spider Emperors form, and my opponent was one of the Twin Stars of the Clear Sky Sect. It seems I'll need to get more familiar with this form in the future."
With that, Ye Hao closed his eyes, and his soul power began to rapidly recover...
---
Meanwhile, Tang Hao, who had been rescued by Tang Xiao, was brought to a secluded forest.
Tang Xiao carefully surveyed the surroundings. After confirming that no one was around, he finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Brother Hao..." Tang Xiao looked at Tang Hao with concern. Seeing his brother missing an arm and a leg, Tang Xiao felt a surge of rage. Despite the two of them joining forces, they still couldn't defeat Ye Hao.
With Dugu Bo betraying them at the last moment, Tang Xiao had no other choice.
"Big brother, I deserve to die!!!"
Tang Hao lamented, "Ye Hao severed my arm and leg, and my soul power has dropped to level 78. Big brother, the two inherited soul bones of the sect have now fallen into Ye Hao's hands."
Tang Hao covered his face and wept. The wounds were cleanly cut, and the blood had already dried up due to the soul power blocking the flow. His entire body was covered in blood.
Now, Tang Hao was completely crippled. He slumped to the ground, his reunion with Ah Yin becoming the most beautiful memory of his life.
"Big brother, you must take Ah Yin back. I can't live without her!"
Faced with his brother's desperate pleas, Tang Xiao sighed deeply. "Brother Hao, I am no match for Ye Hao. Although Ah Yin has been resurrected, she is still in Ye Hao's hands. It seems we were too reckless this time."
"Brother Hao, what do you plan to do next?"
Tang Hao remained silent for a long time before saying, "I want to stay by Xiao San's side..."
"No! You can't stay any longer," Tang Xiao firmly refused.
He continued, "You are no longer a Title Douluo. Losing an arm and a leg has dealt a huge blow to you. Your vitality is depleted, and your strength has been greatly reduced. Now, you can't even defeat Dugu Bo. You need to return to a secluded place to recuperate. The Clear Sky Sect will never let Ye Hao off."
"But..." Tang Hao hesitated. As his elder brother, Tang Xiao knew exactly what Tang Hao was thinking.
Ever since seeing Ah Yin resurrected, Tang Hao had become extremely agitated, wishing he could reunite with her immediately.
"..."
"..."
Tang Hao shuddered, the pain from losing his arm and leg overwhelming him.
"Big brother, Xiao San is calling for me!" Tang Hao struggled to stand up but found that he couldn't even stand.
Seeing this, Tang Xiao's eyes welled up with tears.
"I'll go. You rest here. I'll be back soon."
"Remember! Don't act rashly. You're too weak right now."
With that, Tang Xiao repeatedly reminded Tang Hao before transforming into a streak of light and heading straight for Shrek Academy.
Tang Hao's nine soul rings had been shattered, and he was now crippled. He lay against a tree trunk, staring blankly at the blue sky above.
"Ah Yin..." Tang Hao murmured, tears streaming down his face.
---
"Strength Clan is gone!"
In the palace, Emperor Xue Ye was furious. The Strength Clan was one of the major clans in Heaven Dou City, and its patriarch was a Soul Douluo. Over the years, the royal family had tried to win them over, but the patriarch was too stubborn and had ignored their advances.
"This matter is definitely not as simple as it seems," Ning Fengzhi, who was sitting nearby, said with a grave expression.
That night, the Sword and Bone Douluos of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, who were outside Heaven Dou City, had sensed four unusual auras in the direction of the Strength Clan's territory.
"Master Ning, are you saying that the Strength Clan was wiped out by someone?" Emperor Xue Ye was furious. During the tournament, such a horrific event had occurred. An entire clan had been wiped out in a single night. It was truly shocking.
"This is a blatant disregard for the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!"
Ning Fengzhi sighed. If it had been the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan that had been attacked last night, could they have withstood it?
"Master Ning, do you think the Spirit Hall is behind this?" Emperor Xue Ye immediately suspected.
Ning Fengzhi first nodded, then after a moment of silence, shook his head.
"I don't know," Ning Fengzhi said, looking perplexed. "The Spirit Hall is powerful, but they wouldn't wipe out the Strength Clan at this critical moment. Although the Strength Clan was once a subsidiary of the Clear Sky Sect, they have been operating independently in Heaven Dou City for years. The Spirit Hall has no reason to destroy them."
"As for the beast tide theory, I believe it was just a cover-up by the culprit."
"Ah—" Emperor Xue Ye sighed. "It seems this matter will have to be left as it is. The only survivor of the StrengthStrength Clan is the one at Shrek Academy. Master Ning, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan must be extra vigilant. The royal family cannot afford to lose you."
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was crucial to the Heaven Dou royal family, not only because of the two Title Douluos but also because it helped stabilize the royal family's position.
"As for the upcoming trip to the Spirit Hall, Qinghe and the others will need to trouble you, Master Ning."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Your Majesty, rest assured. Qinghe is my disciple, and I will definitely ensure the Crown Prince's safety."
There are no secrets that can be kept forever. The news of the Force Clan's destruction quickly spread throughout the city, with various theories circulating.
At Shrek Academy, when Tai Long learned of his clan's destruction, he was struck as if by lightning. He collapsed to the ground, weeping bitterly.
How could the Strength Clan, which had been thriving, be wiped out in a single night?
In the forest, Tang San had been waiting for a long time. He had already sent a message to his father, but why hadn't anyone come yet?
Just then, a figure in a black robe slowly emerged from the forest.
"Xiao San," Tang Xiao lifted his robe, revealing a face very similar to Tang Hao's.
"You... you are..." Tang San's heart tightened. The person before him looked very much like his father.
"Could it be... Uncle?"
Tang Xiao smiled bitterly. "Xiao San, I am your uncle, Tang Xiao."
Hearing this, Tang San immediately knelt down. "Uncle."
This was the first time Tang San had met Tang Xiao, so he didn't recognize him. When Tang Xiao summoned the Clear Sky Hammer, with nine soul rings circling it, Tang San became extremely excited. He was one step closer to revenge.
"Uncle, where is my father?" Tang San couldn't help but ask.
"Your father..." Tang Xiao couldn't bring himself to tell Tang San the tragic truth.
"Your father had to leave for a while. During this time, I will take over. Xiao San, is there something you need?"
Tang San nodded slightly. It wouldn't hurt to tell his uncle.
He then recounted Master Yu Xiaogang's plan.
Tang Xiao's face darkened. What kind of plan was this? Who could come up with such a thing?
"Xiao San, I don't agree with this plan," Tang Xiao refused.
"Why?" Tang San pressed.
"First, your master is your teacher. Does he know Ye Hao's true strength?"
"I trust my master's judgment!" Tang San was firm, showing great confidence in Yu Xiaogang.
Tang Xiao shook his head. "Second, Ye Hao's strength is far beyond what you think. You are underestimating him. Your master's plan is to have me and your father ambush Ye Hao on the way to the Spirit Hall. Is this a plan a human would come up with?"
"Knowing that Ye Hao is the Spirit Hall's young master, there will definitely be Title Douluos protecting him along the way. How can your master even think of this? It's utterly ridiculous."
Tang San gritted his teeth. He would never tolerate anyone insulting his master.
But the person before him was his uncle. Tang San could only suppress his anger.
"But Ye Hao is just one person. Even if he has Title Douluos protecting him, there must be a moment when he is vulnerable," Tang San said, still unwilling to give up. As long as there was a chance, he had to make sure Ye Hao died on the way.
"Xiao San, on my way to Heaven Dou City, I heard about the tragedy that befell the Strength Clan. I assume you know about it too," Tang Xiao asked.
Tang San nodded. "I just found out. The Strength Clan was wiped out overnight."
How could the Strength Clan, which had been thriving, be wiped out in a single night?
"Uncle, it must have been Ye Hao!" Tang San said firmly.
The StrengthStrength Clan was supposed to be Tang San's backup force. He had planned to integrate them into his "Tang Sect" in this world.
But he never expected that the entire Strength Clan would be wiped out in a single night.
"Why do you say that?" Tang Xiao was also puzzled and couldn't help but ask.
The destruction of the Strength Clan saddened Tang Xiao. After all, it was the Clear Sky Sect that had caused the Strength Clan's downfall.
"Uncle, you don't know this, but yesterday, Grandpa Tai Tan had a confrontation with Ye Hao. I think Ye Hao must have been dissatisfied and sent people to destroy the Strength Clan!"
"It must be him!" Tang San said resolutely.
Tang Xiao's expression darkened. "If that's the case, then Ye Hao must be involved in the destruction of the Strength Clan."
Just moments ago, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao had joined forces but were still no match for Ye Hao. Now, it seemed that Ye Hao was definitely behind the destruction of the Strength Clan.
"Xiao San, think about it. If Ye Hao has the strength to wipe out the Strength Clan in one night, can your father and I really kill him?"
"This..." Tang San was stunned.
Tang Xiao patted Tang San's shoulder and said solemnly, "Xiao San, there is a type of person in this world who has no ability but loves to point fingers, always putting themselves at the center and arrogantly criticizing others. Such people are the most shameless, caring only about their own face and suffering for it. In the end, they not only drag others down but also lose face themselves."
Tang San: "..."
"As for who I'm talking about, I won't say more," Tang Xiao sighed. "I won't agree to this plan. Please go back and tell your master."
"Harming others will eventually harm yourself. What goes around comes around."
With that, Tang Xiao left without giving Tang San a chance to respond.
Soon, Tang San was alone in the forest.
"Damn it! Is Ye Hao really so invincible? I refuse to believe it. How can Ye Hao be so powerful that even Uncle and Father are so afraid of him?"
---
After a night of rest, Ye Hao, who was at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, had fully recovered his stamina and soul power.
Outside the forest, Ye Hao returned to the carriage and instructed the Spirit Hall disciples to continue driving toward the Spirit Hall.
"How boring!" Ye Hao stretched his limbs. After yesterday's fierce battle, Tang Hao was completely crippled.
In his spare time, Ye Hao took out the Death God's Heart and released Ah Yin, who had been trapped inside.
Ah Yin appeared in a flash of black light inside the carriage. Dazed, she looked around at the unfamiliar environment, filled with confusion.
"It's you! What have you done to my husband?" Ah Yin became anxious, cautiously looking at Ye Hao with a sense of foreboding.
"Hahaha..." Ye Hao laughed coldly. "Your husband is quite impressive, truly worthy of being the renowned Clear Sky Douluo. Nevertheless, I still managed to kill him."
"You... what are you saying? Impossible! My Hao could never be killed by you! You're lying!"
"You're lying to me!!" Ah Yin clearly didn't believe Ye Hao's words.
At that moment, Ye Hao took out two soul bones from the Death God's Heart, and Ah Yin was stunned.
"These are your husband's soul bones. The evidence is right here. Do you still not believe me?"
Seeing this, Ah Yin completely broke down. Tears filled her eyes, and a murderous intent emerged. Her arms transformed into Blue Silver Grass as she frantically tried to strangle Ye Hao.
Before she could act, a sickle mark on Ah Yin's forehead flashed, and black lightning quickly enveloped her body. Ah Yin let out a scream and immediately fainted.
"Truly, ignorance is fearless," Ye Hao shook his head and stored the soul bones into the Death God's Heart.
Now, he had four soul bones, though unfortunately, none of them were hundred-thousand-year ones.
But it's fine. There will be cake, and there will be milk.
After a long while, Ah Yin gradually woke up. The sky outside was already dark.
Ah Yin groggily got up, feeling sore all over. She subconsciously checked her body and, finding her clothes intact, finally relaxed a little.
"I don't like second-hand goods," Ye Hao sat upright in the carriage, looking at the awakened Ah Yin.
"You..." Ah Yin's face turned red, then she glared at Ye Hao with hatred.
"Just you wait. Someday, I will avenge my husband."
Ye Hao didn't care. "I'll be waiting. But before that, you must obey me. After all, I'm the one who revived you."
"So what! You killed my husband. I will never let you off!" Tears streamed down Ah Yin's face as she cried pitifully.
"Is this phrase your family's motto?"
"Now that your husband is dead, your son is next," Ye Hao said.
"No!" Ah Yin knelt on the ground, begging. "No! I beg you. My husband is already dead. Please don't kill my son. I'll do anything you want!"
Faced with Ah Yin's plea, Ye Hao leaned in with interest. He had to admit, Tang Hao had good taste. Ah Yin was indeed beautiful, and having already given birth, her skin was as smooth as if it could be pinched and water would come out.
"Anything, really?" Ye Hao smiled meaningfully, looking at Ah Yin.
"You..." Ah Yin's mind was in turmoil, and for a moment, she was at a loss.
"Madam, you wouldn't want your son to get hurt, would you?"
As soon as Ye Hao finished speaking, Ah Yin began to tremble. She fell silent, only looking at Ye Hao with panicked eyes.
"The journey to the Spirit Hall is still long. It will probably take four or five days. I could have used my Six-Winged Purple Light Wings to fly there in less than half a day, but for you, I made a special trip to Sunset Forest."
Ye Hao continued, "I used a precious immortal herb to revive you. You owe me."
"But..." Ah Yin trembled. "I have no money..."
"You also killed my husband. I have an irreconcilable hatred for you!"
Hearing this, Ye Hao laughed heartily. "That's because your husband was incompetent. It's not my fault. The weak are meant to be beaten. Your husband wanted to kill me, and your son wants to kill me too."
"Don't worry, the family should stay together. I'll take care of them. But before that, you'll be my maid, taking care of my daily needs."
"Impossible! Don't even think about it!" Ah Yin flatly refused.
Having an irreconcilable hatred for Ye Hao, yet being forced to serve as his maid, Ah Yin was furious.
At that moment, Ye Hao smirked. "You don't have a choice."
In the next second, the sickle mark on Ah Yin's forehead flashed with a black light.
"You... what have you done to me!" Ah Yin's body moved against her will as she walked behind Ye Hao and began massaging him with her delicate hands.
The pressure was just right, and Ye Hao immersed himself in the sensation, closing his eyes in enjoyment.
"I told you not to resist. Your revival was entirely due to my Death God's divine power. With this power, I can control all your actions. Right now, you're thinking about how to escape and seek revenge on me," Ye Hao said with a smirk, turning to look at the unwilling Ah Yin.
"Don't even think about causing trouble. It's best if you don't, or with a single thought from me, the sickle mark on your forehead will explode."
Ah Yin didn't seem to appreciate this.
"You'd better kill me now. As long as I'm alive, I will definitely seek revenge!"
Her body was out of her control, her delicate hands still massaging Ye Hao, but the murderous intent in her eyes was unbearable. Ah Yin wished she could regain control of her body and strangle Ye Hao to death.
"Want to strangle me?" Ye Hao raised an eyebrow. "You can try."
Ah Yin remained silent. She hadn't expected him to be telling the truth. It seemed he knew her thoughts better than she did.
Every word and action of Ah Yin was under Ye Hao's control. She sat behind him, her mind in chaos, her thoughts a complete mess.
"The pressure is just right, and your skills are decent. It seems Tang Hao also enjoyed such luxuries," Ye Hao sighed in comfort, glancing at the secretly furious Ah Yin sitting behind him.
Even if Ye Hao gave her ten times the courage, she wouldn't dare. The control of the Death God's Heart could only be released by Ye Hao. Right now, Ah Yin was thinking about how to take revenge on Ye Hao, how to escape, and what to do if Ye Hao forced himself on her—she would rather die.
Ye Hao: "..."
What kind of person do you think I am?
Ye Hao didn't have the character of Cao Cao. Of course, not everyone is Cao Cao. There are always one or two exceptions, right?
"Give up, Ah Yin. You owe your revival to me," Ye Hao said casually.
Meanwhile, Ah Yin, sitting behind him, looked at him with extreme hatred. Do you know what it was like to be kidnapped?
Coupled with the fact that Ye Hao had "killed" Tang Hao, Ah Yin's hatred for Ye Hao had reached its peak.
At that moment, Zhu Zhu suddenly appeared at the door.
"Master, this is a letter from the spy at Shrek Academy."
"Mm," Ye Hao took the letter and opened it.
After reading it for a while, his eyes narrowed.
"What a Yu Xiaogang. First, he incited Tai Tan to deal with me, and then he tried to team up with Tang Xiao and Tang Hao to ambush me on the way to the Spirit Hall," Ye Hao's eyes revealed a murderous intent.
"Fortunately, Tang Hao is already dead. Now only Tang Xiao remains. I think Tang San is doomed this time."
At this, Ah Yin, who was massaging Ye Hao, trembled violently. This news was too much for her to bear.
"Zhu Zhu, is Yu Xiaogang still at Shrek Academy?" Ye Hao asked.
"No," Zhu Zhu shook her head. "Yu Xiaogang has already left Shrek Academy. He's on his way to the Spirit Hall. According to the informant, he seems to be going to seek your mother to ask about the cultivation method for twin martial souls."
Ye Hao waved his hand, and the carriage door closed.
"Yu Xiaogang, I won't kill you this time. As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I'll make you watch in agony as it is destroyed before your eyes."
"From now on, the Heaven Dou Empire will have one less Master Yu and one more... Eunuch Yu."
Ye Hao looked at the tearful Ah Yin behind him. "Don't worry, you and your son will meet again..."
"However, it will be just before Tang San's death..."