Xiao Wu teleported!
Xiao Wu hit the wall!
Xiao Wu was stunned again!
Staring at the black transparent wall in front of her, Xiao Wu felt like she wanted to die. She had tried the same method in another location, but it still ended in failure...
This series of actions left everyone dumbfounded.
Ye Hao laughed so hard his stomach hurt, and he was too lazy to drag things out any longer.
He raised his right hand and clenched it slightly. The ground around Xiao Wu suddenly turned black.
From the void, six chains suddenly flew out, their target: Xiao Wu.
Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but recall the scene with the Titan Giant Ape that day.
So it was all true. That Titan Giant Ape had indeed been captured by Ye Hao. Many people had been skeptical before, but now it seemed they had been blind.
The chains tore through the void, effortlessly pushing Liu Erlong aside.
When they reached Xiao Wu, Tang San stood in front of her, shielding her tightly.
"Ye Hao! Don't go too far! Xiao Wu is my sister. I will never allow her to fall into your hands!" Tang San shouted resolutely, his eyes blazing as he faced the black chains descending from the void.
Ye Hao sighed helplessly, "You're truly incorrigible.
Tang San, for the sake of this beast, you've committed countless atrocities over the years. Since everyone is here today, I'll expose your scars and let the entire continent see how someone as 'pure and flawless' as you has been tainted."
"No! Shut up!" Tang San screamed, his voice filled with anguish.
But Ye Hao didn't care. He manipulated the chains to surround Xiao Wu, and with a flick, he sent Tang San, who was trying to defend her with his Blue Silver Grass, sprawling to the ground.
In an instant, Xiao Wu was bound by the chains.
Then, the Death God's Heart fully manifested. Six black mirrors appeared in mid-air, pulling Xiao Wu into them.
Finally, the Death God's Heart returned to Ye Hao's palm, floating there as everything calmed down.
It all happened so quickly that no one had time to react.
"Xiao Wu!" Tang San shouted, his eyes quickly filling with bloodshot rage. Countless strands of Blue Silver Grass burst from the ground, aiming to snatch the Death God's Heart from Ye Hao's hand.
But with a cold snort from Bibi Dong, Tang San was sent flying, and the Blue Silver Grass in mid-air shattered into pieces.
Tang San fell to the ground, looking utterly disheveled.
If it weren't for the agreement between the Death God and the Sea God, Tang San would already be dead!
"Tang San, Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass, Clear Sky Hammer. Son of Tang Hao and the 100,000-year soul beast, Blue Silver Emperor."
Ye Hao spoke calmly, his gaze mocking as he looked at Tang San.
The latter's eyes were filled with murderous intent. Tang San had never felt such hatred for Ye Hao before. Today, he had been humiliated and brought to his lowest point.
"Because of a gesture on the fighting stage, you, for the sake of a childhood promise to that beast, righteously slaughtered an entire team of soul masters, leaving only one survivor." Ye Hao's piercing gaze made Tang San's scalp tingle. Behind him, countless hostile eyes bore into him.
Soul masters were already rare, and the fighting stage was sacred. This tournament emphasized fairness, justice, and transparency.
Just moments ago, Tang San had surrendered.
But he had launched a sneak attack, only to end up harming himself.
Killing soul masters in private was even more despicable. Everyone couldn't help but feel resentment toward this scoundrel.
For the sake of a hollow childhood oath, he had mercilessly taken the lives of six living soul masters.
He truly deserved to die!
Tang San felt like he was facing a formidable enemy. The countless gazes made his scalp tingle, and he avoided eye contact, as if trying to hide from something.
Flender was in disbelief, and even Dai Mubai and Oscar wore expressions of shock, keeping their distance from Tang San. They didn't want to be implicated.
Although Dai Mubai considered himself no saint—after all, everyone had some dark history—what Tang San had done was unheard of. It was best to stay far away from him, or better yet, never have anything to do with him again. That was the best way to protect oneself.
At this moment, Oscar suddenly spoke up, "Dai Mubai, do you remember when Fatty ate rabbit meat and made Xiao Wu furious?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
Oscar smirked, not caring that others were listening.
"I bet those were Xiao Wu's descendants. Otherwise, why would she be so angry?"
Hearing this, Tang San immediately glared at Oscar and said coldly, "Oscar, what are you talking about!"
Oscar hid behind Dai Mubai and whispered, "Since Xiao Wu is a 100,000-year soul beast, in the 100,000 years before she became human, she probably... you know, with male rabbits. You know how rabbits are—they can have several litters a year, with dozens of offspring each time.
"Remember when we ate roasted Soft Bone Rabbit? Xiao Wu's reaction was worse than if she wanted to kill us. Dai Mubai, do you remember?"
Dai Mubai caught on and began to ponder.
"Now that you mention it, Fatty ate the most back then. And in the cabin at the back of Shrek Academy, Fatty cursed Xiao Wu, saying..."
"Are you human or a beast?"
"That made Xiao Wu furious. At the time, I wondered why a human would cry over a beast. We almost died at the hands of the Titan Giant Ape. Now it makes sense—that beast and the Titan Giant Ape are the same kind!"
"I think Xiao Wu must have lured the Titan Giant Ape to wipe us out."
Oscar immediately nodded, "Exactly. What a vicious heart. As expected, no soul beast is good."
The two of them went back and forth, quickly finding common ground.
"Traitor!"
"Just like his father, Tang Hao!"
"Kill him!"
"Castrate him!"
"Execute him!"
"Tear him apart!"
"..."
Tang San looked horrified. He glared at Dai Mubai and Oscar, but the latter simply shook their heads.
"We're just stating facts. What's the problem?" Dai Mubai said nonchalantly, spreading his hands.
He felt as if a beam of righteous light had suddenly shone on Tang San's head.
In an instant, Tang San became the target of everyone's scorn.
Facing countless accusations of being a "human traitor" and a "remnant of the Clear Sky Clan," Tang San couldn't take it anymore. He instinctively looked to Flender for help.
But he found that Flender had already moved a hundred meters away, standing with Dai Mubai and the others.
Flender was exhausted. It wasn't that he didn't want to help Tang San or that he was willing to watch him die.
This was all Tang San's own doing! He had brought this upon himself! There was no helping him...
Tang San then looked at Liu Erlong, only to find her gaze complicated. The daughter she had once doted on was actually a 100,000-year soul beast.
And her most proud student, Tang San, had betrayed humanity for the sake of a soul beast, all because of a childhood oath.
This guy had already signed his own death warrant!
He had become the target of everyone's hatred!
At the same time, Tang Xiao, who had been waiting outside Spirit Hall, rushed up from the foot of the mountain.
By the time he arrived, it was already too late.
Seeing Tang San surrounded by the crowd, Tang Xiao, as his uncle, naturally stepped forward to shield his nephew.
But when he heard the rumors and accusations, Tang Xiao was momentarily stunned.
"Traitor?"
"Soul beast accomplice?"
"Remnant of the Clear Sky Clan..."
What was all this?
"Uncle, Ye Hao has captured Xiao Wu," Tang San said urgently.
Tang Xiao was shocked, "What did you say?"
Tang Xiao had already learned about Xiao Wu's true identity from his brother—a 100,000-year soul beast.
At first, Tang Xiao had been shocked, but his first reaction had been to advise Tang San to kill her and absorb her soul ring and soul bone. That way, the clan's revival would be within reach.
But Tang San had already developed feelings for Xiao Wu, just like Tang Hao had back in the day.
It must be said, the father and son are quite a pair!
"Let's go! As long as we're alive, there's still hope." Tang Xiao pulled Tang San away. Although he didn't know why Ye Hao hadn't made a move yet, Tang Xiao understood that staying here any longer would only increase the danger.
"Ye Hao, please let Xiao Wu go! I beg you! I can't live without her!" Tang San suddenly broke down in tears. Xiao Wu was his only family left in this world.
"What if... I let her go? Would you still oppose Spirit Hall?" Ye Hao asked tentatively.
"No! Absolutely not!" Tang San shouted resolutely, his gaze firm.
Suddenly, Ye Hao laughed. "Tang San, have you ever heard the phrase: 'crocodile tears'?"
Tang San was stunned. "What do you mean?"
"Someone crying just to pretend they're remorseful or sympathetic—that's what 'crocodile tears' means. We use it to describe hypocrites."
Hearing this, Tang San finally understood. Ye Hao was calling him a hypocrite.
Seeing that Tang San showed no signs of backing down, Tang Xiao acted quickly, delivering a swift chop to the back of Tang San's neck.
Tang San felt his head spin, his vision blurring as everything around him turned hazy. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
"Everyone, today Tang San spoke out of turn. Please don't take it to heart," Tang Xiao said apologetically.
With that, he hoisted Tang San onto his back and soared into the sky.
As Tang Xiao flew further away, Chrysanthemum Douluo frowned. "Young Master, should we pursue them?"
Ye Hao shook his head. "I once promised someone to spare Tang San for now. Don't worry, he'll die sooner or later."
"What about Tang Xiao?" Chrysanthemum Douluo pressed.
"Tang Xiao too, and the entire Clear Sky Clan. The tournament has just ended, and we need to think long-term. Some plans can now be set in motion, Mother," Ye Hao said, turning to Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, smiling. "Spread the order: Tang San is now on Spirit Hall's kill list. Make sure today's events are known throughout the entire Douluo Continent. Alright, everyone, you may disperse. Thank you for your hard work today."
The crowd gradually dispersed, and peace returned.
Spirit City.
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament had come to an end, and the champion had been decided.
Whether it was the Heaven Dou Empire or the Star Luo Empire, what shocked them the most wasn't the tournament itself—it was Tang San.
The amount of information revealed was staggering: a traitor, a 100,000-year soul beast in human form. It was truly eye-opening, like a knife to the backside.
Meanwhile, inside Spirit Hall.
"Sister, are you leaving so soon?"
Ye Hao and Qian Renxue sat facing each other. The latter was about to leave.
Qian Renxue nodded, her eyes filled with helplessness. "There's no other choice. Now that the tournament is over, my mission is complete. You must have heard the news from Heaven Dou City, right?"
"Yes," Ye Hao nodded.
Because Ye Hao's identity as the Young Master of Spirit Hall had been revealed, Emperor Xue Ye had vomited blood three times and had been unconscious for over half a month. It seemed he didn't have long to live.
"Little brother, there's something I need to ask you. You must answer me truthfully," Qian Renxue said seriously, her gaze intense.
Seeing this, Ye Hao nodded silently.
"Was it you who leaked that information?"
"What information?"
"Stop pretending. I was the one who killed the two princes of the Heaven Dou Empire. You took the blame for me. Aren't you afraid of causing trouble for yourself?"
Ye Hao remained silent for a long time before suddenly smiling.
"I'm not afraid of trouble, but I am afraid of trouble for you."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue was momentarily stunned. Looking at Ye Hao's smiling face, she understood that her little brother had done this for her sake.
The royal family knew that Xue Qinghe and Ye Hao were close. Now that Ye Hao's identity had been exposed, Xue Qinghe would naturally come under suspicion. For the sake of the plan and her safety, Ye Hao had taken the blame. This way, he diverted attention and dispelled the rumors surrounding "Xue Qinghe."
Why not?
"You really are... my silly little brother!" Qian Renxue laughed.
Then she stood up and hugged Ye Hao tightly.
"Having you here makes me feel very lucky."
Ye Hao enjoyed the warmth of her embrace, feeling a sense of comfort in his heart.
Then, he felt a moist sensation on his lips—Qian Renxue had kissed him.
Ye Hao was stunned. This was the first time Qian Renxue had taken the initiative.
Time passed, and their lips parted.
Qian Renxue's face was flushed with shyness. "I'm leaving. Wait for me to return."
She turned around, her face even redder than before. "When I come back... I'll marry you."
With that, Qian Renxue quickly left.
...
...
...
Sighs filled the air.
Outside the city, the carriages bound for Heaven Dou City were ready.
In front of the Shrek Academy carriage, everyone fell into silence, their emotions complex.
"I told you! That rabbit wasn't human!" Ma Hongjun suddenly burst into laughter.
Prophet! Slay! Slay!
"It's really hard to believe. Xiao Wu was actually..." Jiang Zhu's eyes were filled with melancholy, and she sighed repeatedly.
"Young Master, how could you do this?" Tai Long, wrapped in bandages, was slowly contemplating life.
The most heartbroken was undoubtedly Liu Erlong, who had treated Xiao Wu as her daughter.
Now, with Yu Xiaogang dead and her "daughter" revealed to be a 100,000-year soul beast, Liu Erlong felt an unprecedented sense of loneliness.
She sat in the carriage, sighing from time to time.
At this moment, Ma Hongjun ran over to Flender and whispered, "Teacher, your chance has come!"
"Get lost, you brat!" Flender kicked Ma Hongjun away, annoyed.
Indeed, Flender knew that now that Yu Xiaogang was dead, Liu Erlong's heart was free. Couldn't he step in to fill the void?
However, Flender wasn't in a hurry. Liu Erlong was in a low mood, and approaching her now would only make things worse.
When Liu Erlong's mood improved, everything would naturally fall into place.
Thinking this, Flender smiled happily.
"Everyone, this is where we part ways."
At this moment, Dai Mubai walked over. As a prince of the Star Luo Empire, he had to return now that the tournament was over.
"I'm leaving too. I've decided to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan," Oscar said with a smile. He had his own goals.
"Fatty, what about you?"
Ma Hongjun grinned mischievously. "I'll just wander around for a while, then come back to help Teacher."
One by one, they said their goodbyes. After all, all good things must come to an end.
The Heaven Dou Royal Knights set off once more. Inside the carriage, Xue Qinghe lifted the curtain and gazed at the distant Spirit Hall.
Though her heart was filled with reluctance, she had a mission to fulfill.
This time, when she returned, blood would surely be shed.
Evening.
As dusk fell, inside Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong looked at Ye Hao, who had been grinning foolishly all day, and couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"Silly boy, you've been grinning all day. What's got you so happy?"
Ye Hao smiled faintly. "Mom, you're officially my mom now. Sister—no, Xue'er—has agreed."
"Agreed to what? What has you so delighted?" Bibi Dong asked, amused.
"Xue'er agreed to marry me when she comes back. She said so before she left," Ye Hao said excitedly.
Hearing this, Bibi Dong was momentarily stunned before a smile crept onto her lips.
This was indeed good news!
"According to reports from our spies in the Heaven Dou Empire, your plan has succeeded."
Bibi Dong stretched lazily. "After Emperor Xue Ye heard that you killed his two sons, he fell gravely ill and is now on his deathbed, barely clinging to life. The Heaven Dou royal family has listed you as their top target for elimination. With Xue'er returning this time, I think her chances of inheriting the throne have greatly increased. The plan is about to succeed!"
"Son, you should avoid going to the Heaven Dou Empire as much as possible in the future," Bibi Dong advised.
Ye Hao shrugged it off. "Don't worry, the Heaven Dou Empire will soon belong to the Qian family. I'm not afraid! Mom, what's our next move?"
Bibi Dong smiled. "No rush. We'll wait until everything settles. The top three clans—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family—must be destroyed! As for the Clear Sky Clan, they have five Titled Douluos. With Tang Hao having lost an arm and a leg, and being poisoned by Death Spider Emperor venom, I doubt he has much time left. The two empires can be dealt with easily!"
"But..." Bibi Dong's expression darkened. "What worries me the most is this place..."
"Sea God Island?" Ye Hao frowned.
"Exactly. Sea God Island has Sea God Douluo, Bo Saixi. Although I can temporarily break through level 100 by performing a Martial Soul Fusion Technique with Zhuzhu and Zhuer, Bo Saixi can also harness the power of the ocean. Another thing: Tang San hasn't received the Sea God's trial yet, but he is the future successor of the Sea God. We must eliminate Tang San before he inherits the Sea God's divine position!"
Ye Hao lowered his head in thought. This was indeed a difficult problem.
Back when Spirit Hall attacked Sea God Island, they lost two Titled Douluos and many soul masters. The sea soul masters on the island had the advantage of the ocean's support.
"Mom, leave the Clear Sky Clan and Sea God Island to me. You focus on dealing with the two empires and the other two sects. By the way, what do you plan to do with that waste, Yu Xiaogang?"
"Him?" Bibi Dong waved her hand dismissively. "When the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family is destroyed, I'll have someone bring him along. I want him to watch his family fall apart piece by piece. This is the price for daring to harm you!"
"Good." Ye Hao nodded. Dealing with Yu Xiaogang required not just killing him but also crushing his spirit.
"Son, you need to work hard on your divine trials! When Xue'er returns, the two of you should put in more effort so I can become a grandmother sooner," Bibi Dong said with a bright smile, like the blazing sun.
"What!" Ye Hao was shocked. "Isn't that too early?"
"It's not early! Xue'er is almost thirty, and you're almost fifteen. By the time she completes her mission and returns, you'll be seventeen or eighteen. Hurry up!" Bibi Dong urged.
Then, Ye Hao took the Death God's Heart from his hair and released Xiao Wu from it.
Seeing the unfamiliar surroundings and the two people in front of her, Xiao Wu's expression changed drastically.
"Ye Hao! And you! I'll never let you off!" Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, her body trembling with anger.
Ye Hao smiled faintly. "Now that the Titan Giant Ape is dead, the Sky Azure Bull Python is next. I heard the three of you were close. Don't worry, you'll meet them soon."
"Da Ming!" Tears welled up in Xiao Wu's eyes as she imagined the scene.
"I'll kill you!!!" Xiao Wu struggled against the Death Chains binding her, but she couldn't move.
"Son, what do you plan to do with this rabbit?" Bibi Dong asked.
Ye Hao thought for a moment. "She'll be my sixth soul ring. I'm about to head to Slaughter City, so she'll serve as my sixth soul ring. As for the soul bone, I don't want it. You can give it to Nana. It suits her better."
In an instant, Xiao Wu froze. She lay on the ground, trembling and silent.
Seeing the killing intent in Ye Hao's eyes, Xiao Wu felt like she was already dead.
"Good!" Bibi Dong smiled. A 100,000-year soul bone was a rare treasure.
Ye Hao didn't want the Soft Bone Rabbit's soul bone because he had a perfect plan for each of his future soul bones.
"Someone!"
Ye Hao called out.
Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo appeared.
"Young Master."
Ye Hao nodded. "Take the rabbit away and bind her with Death Chains in the Elder Hall. When my soul power reaches level 60, kill her!"
"Yes."
The two responded and dragged away Xiao Wu, whose face was ashen and lifeless.
Her fate was sealed!
"Mom, after I return from Slaughter City, I'll go to the Star Dou Great Forest to capture the Sky Azure Bull Python."
"No need, son." Bibi Dong shook her head with a smile. "Over the years, the Sky Blue Bull Python has caused heavy casualties among human soul masters who ventured into the Star Dou Great Forest due to the Titan Giant Ape. I need to obtain my ninth soul ring personally, so don't trouble yourself with it.
"Hao'er, when you become a Titled Douluo, you must be careful. When absorbing the second Martial Soul, you must choose the right soul beast. The greatest advantage of a twin Martial Soul lies in this."
"I understand. The last soul ring for my Soul Devouring Spider Emperor Martial Soul will go to the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. I must intercept that guy!" Ye Hao's eyes gleamed with determination.
Meanwhile, at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
In a desolate area, Tang Xiao set Tang San down and lit a small fire with some twigs.
"Sigh—" Tang Xiao let out a heavy sigh. What a mess!
Tang San's reputation on the continent was completely ruined. Along with Yu Xiaogang, they were now collectively known as the "Waste Master and Disciple" and labeled as traitors.
Tang Xiao had originally planned to take Tang San back to the Clear Sky Clan, but now, that was out of the question.