Chapter 326: The Treacherous Tang God King (Double-Length Chapter)
Bang!
Yi Hui mercilessly tossed Ning Rongrong beside Ning Fengzhi. Falling from the sky, she crashed to the ground, disoriented and writhing in pain with a cry.
"Xiao Yu, Lord Xiao, I beg you—please spare my daughter!"
Ning Fengzhi dropped to his knees with a thud and began slamming his forehead against the ground, pleading earnestly.
At this moment, he was no longer the noble master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
He was just an old father, clinging desperately to the last drop of his bloodline.
Xiao Yu looked coldly at Ning Fengzhi's pitiful form without the slightest emotion. Showing mercy to an enemy was cruelty to oneself.
"Cut the grass without digging out the roots, and spring wind will bring it back to life," Xiao Yu said calmly. "Ning Fengzhi, as a clan master, don't tell me you've never heard this?"
Ning Fengzhi trembled as he raised a hand and pointed at him.
"Xiao Yu, you're ruthless. Can't you leave even a shred of mercy?"
"Ning Fengzhi, do you know?"
Xiao Yu's tone remained flat. "When I first came to Heaven Dou City, I sincerely wanted to work with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Back then, the soul tools and pills I sold you were the finest from the Nine Star Hall.
If you had chosen to cooperate with us, I could've even helped your clan resolve the defects of your Martial Soul and evolve it into the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
But you didn't seize the opportunity. Worse, you repeatedly supported Tang Hao and Tang San in secret.
That's when I gave up on your clan.
Even then, I only kept my distance. I hadn't truly decided to eliminate you—until I learned you were colluding with the Clear Sky Clan to oppose us.
From that moment on, your fate was sealed.
So understand this—everything that's happened was your choice."
Ning Fengzhi's pupils shrank sharply.
At this point, Xiao Yu had no reason to lie.
Could it be… that it was truly his own choices that had doomed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan?
"So it was me… I destroyed my clan…"
Ning Fengzhi let out a bitter, resolute smile before coughing up another mouthful of blood.
Eyes wide open, he died unable to rest in peace.
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Yu unleashed a burst of spirit power that instantly wiped out Ning Rongrong's life force.
"Yi Hui, clean up the rest."
Xiao Yu's Hundred Treasures Pouch flashed at his waist as he stored Ning Fengzhi's corpse.
As the main instigator of rebellion, Xiao Yu had to bring the body back to show the Heaven Dou imperial court—solidifying his authority as Regent.
As for the remaining stragglers? He left those to Yi Hui.
He still had a funeral to oversee for "Xue Qinghe"—though that 'Xue Qinghe' was alive and well.
After Xiao Yu left, Yi Hui, still maintaining his Martial Soul Avatar, spewed a sea of flames.
The entire valley turned into an inferno.
The remaining old and weak disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan were reduced to ash in the blaze.
Thus ended the legacy of the most prestigious support-type clan on the continent.
When Xiao Yu returned to Heaven Dou City, he personally presided over the funeral of Xue Qinghe as Regent.
He executed Xue Beng, Xue Xing, and all other traitors of the imperial court.
Xue Beng and Xue Xing cried out before their deaths, claiming the late Emperor had left a final decree to spare them.
But no one cared.
What a joke.
When the late Emperor made that decree, he couldn't have known they'd betray him.
If treason could be pardoned just because of an old decree, the imperial family would never have peace in any generation.
Besides, the one who received the Emperor's last words—Xue Qinghe—was already "dead."
What more could anyone say?
In addition to the traitorous royals, Oscar was also on the execution list.
He had once been the only male from Shrek Academy that Xiao Yu respected.
But that was in the past.
Oscar's teacher, academy, friends, and even the goddess he loved had all been destroyed by Xiao Yu.
Their enmity now ran deeper than the sea.
There was no way Oscar would ever submit.
And so, a genius soul master who could not be won over—had to die.
With that, of the original Shrek Seven Devils, only Tang San and the Evil-Eyed Pervert Dai Mubai remained.
The little rabbit Xiao Wu had already become one of Xiao Yu's spirit rings years ago, her spirit bone absorbed by Huo Wu.
Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong perished during the palace upheaval.
Zhu Zhuqing, disillusioned with Dai Mubai, left and vanished without a trace.
Having lost too many opportunities, even at her peak she was only at the Soul King or Soul Emperor level.
She posed no threat to Xiao Yu whatsoever.
Outside the imperial palace in Heaven Dou City, in a secluded courtyard—
Tang San and Tang Xiao were hiding there.
Both had sustained serious injuries in the battle at the imperial palace.
Thanks to the self-destruction of Sea Horse Douluo and Sea Ghost Douluo, they had just barely escaped.
It was already a miracle that Tang San had gotten them out of the palace alive.
Escaping the entire city was too much to ask.
Fortunately, the Clear Sky Clan still had someone dependable—Tang Yuehua.
Understanding the importance of preparation, she had secretly purchased several estates in Heaven Dou City back when she opened Moon Pavilion.
Both she and Ning Fengzhi had anticipated failure in their assassination attempt on Xue Qinghe.
That's why she had shared the locations of several hidden hideouts with Tang Xiao and Tang San.
So now, at least, they had a place to hide.
Day after day passed.
With the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well lost, Tang San no longer had access to endless medicinal resources for healing.
He could only rely on his own recovery.
But the one who had wounded them was Xiao Yu—a Limit Douluo.
Neither Tang San nor Tang Xiao showed any signs of improvement.
Tang San could still walk and cultivate.
Tang Xiao, on the other hand, had been unconscious since the day they fled the palace.
More than ten days had passed without any sign of waking.
Tang San was growing anxious.
Through his Blue Silver Domain, he could barely sense the presence of Blue Silver Grass within the city.
Using that connection, he learned that Xue Qinghe was "dead," the crown prince had ascended, and Xiao Yu had become Regent.
The Heaven Dou Empire was now fully under Nine Star Hall's control.
Because Xue Qinghe had died at their hands, Tang San was certain that Xiao Yu would soon declare war on the Star Luo Empire to avenge him.
At this point, Star Luo was Tang San's only hope of turning the tide.
He was desperate to return and take command.
The alliance between Sea God Island, the Clear Sky Clan, and Star Luo had been forged through Tang San.
Without him, Star Luo and Clear Sky might still resist for survival.
But Sea God Island?
That reclusive sanctuary might just withdraw to protect itself.
Especially now.
The true leader of Sea God Island, Bo Saixi, had already begun to see through the dark path Tang San was treading—devouring life force to increase his cultivation.
He could sense her growing loathing.
If he stayed out of contact too long, she just might abandon him completely.
But Tang Xiao was gravely injured, and he himself was still hurt.
And with the palace recently attacked, the entire capital was on high alert.
In his current state, carrying an unconscious Tang Xiao out of Heaven Dou City was next to impossible.
Even worse, this battle had shown Tang San that nearly every member of the Nine Star Team—those who once competed with him in the Spirit Master Tournament—had surpassed him.
It shattered his once unwavering faith in his Sea God Trials.
He was no longer calm.
Only one thought echoed in his mind:
'I need more power. Much more power!'
Under all the mounting pressure, Tang San's desire for power became even more urgent.
He was desperate to grow stronger, to complete his Sea God Trials and inherit the godhood of the Sea God—so he could crush Xiao Yu and the rest beneath his feet as a level 100 powerhouse.
If I use the devouring ability of the Eight Spider Lances to absorb Uncle's power… with his Rank 97 spirit power and immense life force, not only would my body fully recover in an instant, but my strength would also see a qualitative leap.
Suddenly, an evil thought sprouted in Tang San's mind.
Smack!
The moment that thought formed, Tang San slapped himself hard across the face.
"Bastard! How could I even think of doing something like this to Uncle? He's one of the few blood relatives I have left. Over the years, he's treated me like his own son—his kindness is as heavy as a mountain. If I really do this, what difference is there between me and a beast?"
Tang San forced himself to suppress the thought.
But once the door to sin is opened, it spreads like a plague.
Uncle has indeed been good to me. But now he's unconscious, and the two of us are stranded in the Heaven Dou Empire. This empire is fully under Xiao Yu's control, and the powerhouses of the Nine Star Hall will support the empire's military actions without restraint.
On our side, we've already lost many strong allies in this failed operation. Without me—the inheritor of the Sea God—who knows what Sea God Island will choose to do? If war breaks out, Star Luo Empire may very well be defeated due to a lack of high-end combat power.
And if Star Luo falls, then the Clear Sky Clan won't escape unscathed. Wouldn't that mean Uncle's lifelong efforts would be ruined?
For the sake of the Clear Sky Clan's future… I'm sure Uncle would support me in doing this!
No! I can't!
Uncle is my blood relative—the brother most respected by my father. If I do this, how could I ever face my father again?
For the Clear Sky Clan's future!
Blood kin!
The future of the clan!
Blood kin!
Voices swirled in Tang San's ears like two angels—one black, one white—arguing endlessly.
His brow furrowed, relaxed, then furrowed again.
His expression was twisted and conflicted.
The internal battle raged for a long time.
At last, Tang San let out a long, heavy breath.
He made his decision.
Shing!
With the sound of blades tearing through the air, the sharp spider lances of the Eight Spider Bone extended from Tang San's back.
He walked with heavy steps toward the unconscious Tang Xiao lying on the bed.
In the end, Tang San's hunger for power triumphed over his morality.
After all, everyone knew where the Tang God King's moral bottom line really lay.
Pshhh pshhh pshhh pshhh!!
With the sound of blades piercing flesh, the spider spears drove into Tang Xiao's arms, abdomen, thighs, and calves.
The Eight Spider Bone's devouring ability activated.
Vast amounts of life force—belonging to a Rank 97 Limit Douluo—rushed into Tang San's body.
His previously pale face instantly turned rosy, and the surge of life energy flowing through his veins made him moan uncontrollably.
"Xiao San… what… are you doing?"
Perhaps the rapid loss of life force triggered Tang Xiao's body to react.
The uncle who had been unconscious for days suddenly opened his eyes.
"Uncle!"
Seeing Tang Xiao awaken, Tang San's eyes flickered with a hint of guilt.
He hadn't expected him to wake up now.
Devouring someone unconscious and someone conscious were two very different matters emotionally.
But now that he had taken this step—there was no going back.
After only a brief hesitation, Tang San increased the devouring speed.
"Uncle… I'm sorry. For the future of the Clear Sky Clan… I have no other choice!"
"Bastard!"
Tang Xiao could feel his life slipping away and quickly realized what Tang San was doing.
He had never imagined that the claims of the Spirit Empire and Heaven Dou Empire were true.
The nephew he had cherished the most had really become a fallen soul master—one who devoured others to gain strength.
He began to struggle violently, trying to summon spirit power to break free.
But his injuries were too severe.
And before he woke, Tang San had already siphoned off a good portion of his strength.
He couldn't escape.
Tang Xiao roared furiously, "Tang San, you ungrateful brat! Look into your heart! How have I treated you all these years? How could you be so cruel to your own uncle?!"
"Uncle, you've always treated me well… but the situation is what it is. I have no choice!"
Tang San didn't stop.
"Uncle, don't worry. When I ascend as the Sea God and bring the Clear Sky Clan to the peak once more, I will make sure the name 'Tang Xiao, the Howling Sky Douluo' resounds through the world for ten thousand years, forever honored by soul masters."
"Pah!"
At that moment, Tang Xiao finally saw his nephew's true face.
"You beast! You heartless traitor! How could Hao and A-Yin have given birth to such a monster?!"
"The legacy built by generations of Clear Sky Clan ancestors will be destroyed in your hands!"
"I regret it… I regret ever bringing a demon like you into the sect!"
Being cursed so viciously, any shred of guilt left in the Tang God King's heart evaporated.
With a cold expression, he barked, "Tang Xiao, everything I've done is for the clan's future. You old fool, don't act like you're above it all. You're just afraid to die!"
"You're the one who's shamed the Clear Sky Clan!"
"Tang San—" Tang Xiao howled, "You wretched beast! You will meet a miserable end!"
(End of Chapter)
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