Chapter 274: Tang San Plans to Take Over the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Ning Fengzhi's Desire
Inside a guest room of the Clear Sky Sect.
Dugu Bo was imprisoned here.
Because of the combined attack from Tang Xiao and two others, Dugu Bo had suffered significant injuries. However, because he still had value, they chose not to kill him.
"Senior Dugu, you must consider carefully whether you are willing to help us fight against the Spirit Empire."
After entering Dugu Bo's room, Tang San, along with his teacher Yu Xiaogang, tried to persuade him to leave the Spirit Hall and spoke ill of the Spirit Hall.
"Hmph!"
Dugu Bo snorted coldly and said, "In my life, I always fulfill the promises I make."
"Since I am already under Lord Su Yun, I will not betray him."
"But as for you two..."
"In my eyes, you were just small worms back then. It's a pity I didn't kill you when I had the chance."
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed slightly. Ever since he was "betrayed" by Liu Erlong and Flender, his temperament had changed, making him less indecisive.
"Dugu Bo, you better cooperate, or you'll regret it."
Yu Xiaogang slapped the table suddenly. With Dugu Bo's strength sealed by Tang Xiao and others, Yu Xiaogang was not afraid of his retaliation.
Yu Xiaogang had decided to follow his disciple Tang San, climbing step by step to the top.
"Don't forget, you still have a granddaughter!"
With Yu Xiaogang's words, Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically. In the next second, he turned into a shadow, lunging at Yu Xiaogang, intending to strangle him.
However, with his strength reduced to a tenth, Dugu Bo's speed was too slow for Tang San. Reacting quickly, Tang San grabbed his teacher and retreated out of Dugu Bo's attack range.
"Bastards! What have you done to my Yan Yan?!" Dugu Bo's eyes turned red, regretting not escorting his granddaughter away safely first.
Tang San calmly said, "Senior Dugu, your granddaughter is well cared for. We hope you will consider joining us to fight against the Spirit Hall."
"The Spirit Empire aims to annex the two major empires and dominate the entire Douluo Continent. This cannot be allowed."
Yu Xiaogang nodded, "Senior Dugu, if you help us, the damage we suffer in fighting the Spirit Empire will be greatly reduced."
"And we assure you, not a single hair on your granddaughter will be harmed."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo fell silent for a long time, eventually gritting his teeth and growling, "I will never help you. If Yan Yan dies, I will self-destruct and take you all with me!"
Self-destruct!
A Titled Douluo's self-destruction is the most terrifying skill under divine abilities on the continent.
And Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo's self-destruction, is even more terrifying!
Because of his poison attribute martial spirit, Dugu Bo's body is fused with toxins.
Once he explodes, his soul power will spread instantly, possibly wiping out an entire city within a day!
As expected, hearing Dugu Bo's words, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang's expressions changed.
However, they knew that as long as they had Dugu Yan in their hands and her life was not in danger, they didn't have to worry about Dugu Bo self-destructing.
At the same time, Dugu Bo wouldn't easily help the Spirit Empire.
Overall, they still gained something.
After all, they could still take Dugu Bo's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
...
"Xiao San, what are your plans next?" Yu Xiaogang asked Tang San as they sat in the room.
Using the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, coupled with his memories from his previous life and the herbs around the well, Tang San recovered quickly, even showing signs of a breakthrough in his soul power.
"Teacher, I plan to use the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to continuously temper my body and increase my soul power, and then achieve godhood," Tang San explained.
In the past few days, Tang San observed the surroundings of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and found many herbs recently harvested. Despite the well's enhancement, these herbs still needed a long time to mature again.
These herbs must have been given to Su Yun by Dugu Bo.
Looking at the roots and stems of these herbs, Tang San felt heartbroken.
If he had discovered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well earlier, wouldn't he have surpassed Su Yun and even killed him?
"Moreover, I plan to establish the Tang Sect here." At this moment, Tang San considered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well his territory.
The terrain here not only aids cultivation but also retains the poisons left by Dugu Bo, making it ideal for Tang Sect's training.
To him, it was a perfect opportunity.
Yu Xiaogang strongly agreed with Tang San's vision for the future.
"Very good, Xiao San, you have grown up. There is less and less that I can teach you," Yu Xiaogang said with great satisfaction.
Tang San shook his head at his teacher's words and replied, "No, teacher, it is because of you by my side that I can forge ahead without hesitation."
"When I look back, I always see you behind me, being my strong support."
Continuing, Tang San said, "Teacher, I plan to petition His Majesty to grant you a title. This would not only bring you honor but also show those who once looked down on and mocked you that you are not a failure."
"Besides, you can cultivate now!"
Yu Xiaogang had already obtained his third soul ring and, with the help of numerous precious herbs, had cultivated to level thirty-three.
Although his progress was slow, for someone with innate soul power of half a rank, it was already quite impressive!
Hearing that Tang San was willing to petition Emperor Xue Ye for him, Yu Xiaogang was immensely moved.
"Good, good, good! Xiao San, having a disciple like you is the greatest fortune of my life!" Yu Xiaogang exclaimed excitedly.
"By the way, teacher, do you know where on this continent I can find a divine craftsman?" Tang San wanted to create a batch of high-quality hidden weapons for use against the Spirit Empire on the battlefield.
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly at this and said, "This is not within my knowledge. You could ask Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. They have dealings with various parties and often pave the way with money."
"Maybe he can offer some advice."
Tang San, after chatting with his teacher for a while, went to find Ning Fengzhi.
Upon hearing Tang San's idea, Ning Fengzhi laughed and said, "Haha, Xiao San, have you forgotten? The Clan Leader Tai Tan of the Power Clan of your Clear Sky Sect is a divine craftsman."
"Ah—"
Indeed!
Tang San slapped his forehead.
He had been so preoccupied that he forgot about the Clan Leader Tai Tan right by his side.
However, just relying on Tai Tan alone was not enough.
Tang San wanted to create the most powerful hidden weapons!
Even for a hidden weapon like the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, the quality of the finished product made by a divine craftsman compared to an ordinary blacksmith showed significant differences in power, speed, sound, and penetration.
Imagine an ordinary person wielding a crossbow with a range of over a hundred meters—its danger would be immense!
Even a soul master would not dare to approach easily!
Tang San shared his thoughts with Ning Fengzhi, who thought for a moment and then said solemnly, "Xiao San, I know of another person. His name is Lou Gao, and he is the president of the current Blacksmith Association."
"The Blacksmith Association is located in Gengxin City, formerly part of the Star Luo Empire."
"I have heard that after the Spirit Empire occupied the Star Luo Empire, they immediately took control of the Blacksmith Association."
"Now Master Lou Gao and the members of his association are making weapons and armor for the Spirit Empire."
Hearing this, Tang San's expression darkened.
"Damn it!" He slammed his fist on the table. "The Spirit Empire is truly despicable, resorting to any means to occupy other countries, even taking over a neutral organization like the Blacksmith Association!"
"A figure like Master Lou Gao cannot be allowed to be controlled by the Spirit Empire."
"Uncle Ning, I want to rescue Master Lou Gao."
Tang San thought about it. Creating the Peacock Plume, Buddha Fury Tang Lotus, and Torrential Pear Blossom Needles would take a lot of time, even for him.
Since he could get help from a divine craftsman, he certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity.
Moreover, if he could gain control of Master Lou Gao, the president of the current Blacksmith Association, the Tang Sect could continuously attract other blacksmiths, even those from within the Spirit Empire's territory, to flee to him.
The revival of the Tang Sect would start from there!
"Lou Gao's location is deep within the former Star Luo Empire. Although you have recovered from your injuries, if the Spirit Empire heavily guards that area, you alone won't be enough to rescue him."
"The importance of blacksmiths in war cannot be overstated."
Ning Fengzhi's words made sense. Tang San knew that since the Spirit Empire had taken control of Lou Gao, they were aware of his significant role in producing weapons and armor for their soldiers.
"We must carefully plan the rescue of Lou Gao. There can be no mistakes, and we cannot afford for anything to happen to you," Ning Fengzhi said solemnly. "Xiao San, you are our only hope. Even if something happens to Lou Gao, nothing must happen to you."
"The Spirit Empire anticipated your visit to your mother last time and had Bibi Dong ambush you. It shows how desperately they want to eliminate you."
Tang San recalled Bibi Dong's ambush that day and felt deeply agitated. He was grateful his teacher had separated from such a woman, as she would have caused endless trouble.
After chatting with Ning Fengzhi for a while, Tang San stayed at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for a meal. During the meal, Ning Rongrong did not appear, clearly unwilling to see Tang San.
After the meal, Tang San intended to leave, but Ning Fengzhi tried to persuade him to stay.
"Xiao San, now that you and Rongrong are married, it's time for you to consummate the marriage," Ning Fengzhi said with a wink.
Tang San knew Ning Fengzhi hoped for him and Ning Rongrong to have a child with his divine bloodline. However, thinking of Ning Rongrong's hostile attitude, his expression changed slightly. "Uncle Ning, you know such things cannot be forced."
"Besides, Rongrong and I haven't had time to get used to each other. It's normal for her to have prejudices against me."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head, "You are Rongrong's husband. What do you mean by 'getting used to each other'?"
"As her husband, continuing the family line is her duty as a wife."
Ning Fengzhi was anxious because he had heard that Yu Xiaogang's Yu Qingrou was already pregnant. If Ning Rongrong continued to resist Tang San, what would be the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
"Then I'll wait until you've talked it over with Rongrong," Tang San said with a light smile. "I need to visit the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Qingrou is waiting for me to take care of her."
"Uncle Ning, I must take my leave."
With that, Tang San bowed to Ning Fengzhi and left his sight.
Watching Tang San's disappearing figure, Ning Fengzhi recalled Ning Rongrong's repeated displays of anger towards Tang San, and his face darkened. He turned to a servant and said, "Summon Rongrong."
"Yes, sir."
The servants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect acted swiftly. Before long, Ning Rongrong arrived at the sect's ancestral hall, where the spirits of past sect leaders were enshrined, including many of Ning Rongrong's ancestors.
"Kneel before your ancestors!" Ning Fengzhi commanded sternly upon hearing her footsteps.
Sensing her father's cold tone, Ning Rongrong dared not speak out and knelt immediately.
"Rongrong, do you know how difficult it has been for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to find an opportunity for resurgence?"
"Do you know that even your Bone Grandpa and Sword Grandpa, strong as they are, can only live for a hundred years?"
"To protect our sect for the long term, even they have their limits."
"In my life, I have two goals."
"First, to make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect the number one sect in the world; second, to evolve your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and achieve the title of Titled Douluo!"
"Seeing that Tang San can become a god gave me a third goal: to make you a god!"
Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong with a mix of frustration and hope. "Rongrong, the opportunity is right in front of you."
"Back then, I looked down on Tang San and missed a perfect chance to win his loyalty, making him more attached to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan than our sect."
"I hope you can capture his attention soon and make him care about you."
"I know you dislike Tang San and detest Yu Qingrou beside him."
"But so what?"
Ning Fengzhi continued passionately, "Even if you are only using Tang San, as long as you become a god and achieve immortality, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will flourish for generations."
"Rongrong, I now order you: within a month, you must consummate your marriage with Tang San and bear his child!"