Chapter 220: Tang San It's Not My Fault...
After the video ended, a massive manhunt for Tang San erupted across the entire continent! The scenes shown in the video had been utterly terrifying. Although humanity had gained countless benefits from the Abyss invasion, an unimaginable number of people had perished because of it. No one could guarantee that they wouldn't be one of the unfortunate souls to die when the Abyss first invaded.
If one could survive the initial waves of the invasion and wait for the planet's energy levels to rise, a new golden age would surely dawn. However, according to the video, that wouldn't happen for another two or three hundred years. By that time, most people from the current era would already be dead either from old age or at the hands of the invading Abyssal demons.
For the majority of people, it was better for the Abyss to never invade at all. The future depicted in the video might have been beautiful, but if they weren't going to live to see it, then they had no reason to look forward to it.
Tang San had now become the most wanted criminal on the continent! Every major power and nation had issued a joint statement: Tang San must be found, dead or alive! Even providing information about him would be rewarded handsomely.
The entire continent was in an uproar, launching a sweeping manhunt for Tang San.
This situation left Tang Hao and Tang San in misery. For their safety, they had no choice but to disguise themselves and avoid using their martial souls in public. They were now like rats in the streets, reviled by all. If their whereabouts were exposed, they would instantly become enemies of the entire world.
Tang San's name had become a taboo.
Many people who shared the name "Tang San" even went as far as to change it, just to avoid being associated with the man who had become humanity's greatest enemy. The current manhunt was so intense that even a slight connection like having the same name could lead to capture and execution. Some were taken to Spirit Hall, while others were immediately killed just in case.
In fact, ever since the video ended, countless innocent people named Tang San had suffered unjust persecution simply for sharing the same name.
Now, the name "Tang San" had become a curse, synonymous with treachery, deceit, cruelty, and evil. It was used to describe the worst of humanity someone despicable, a traitor, a demon, filth, and utter trash.
Saying "You are just like Tang San" had become the most vicious insult imaginable.
While Tang San and his father remained in hiding, the furious masses quickly unearthed every detail about his past.
Soon, the entire world knew:
Tang San was born in Saint Spirit Village. His father, Tang Hao, was once the renowned Clear Sky Douluo, but after his wife sacrificed herself for him, he fell into despair, spending his days in drunken stupor. Tang San, meanwhile, grew up as a working student in Nuoding Academy before enrolling in Shrek Academy…
Every individual or institution that had ever been associated with Tang San was now desperately trying to sever ties. They also exposed various unsavory details about him like how Tang Hao often drank on credit without paying, or how Tang San had always been ruthless in combat since his school days.
Village Chief Old Jack, Nuoding Academy's principal, and Shrek Academy's dean, Flender, all publicly declared:
"We never really knew Tang San! He was a wolf in sheep's clothing, and we were deceived just like everyone else!"
A boy who had once been destined for greatness was now a wanted man, hated by all.
This filled Tang San with seething resentment!
He despised those who had once been close to him but were now so eager to cut ties. He saw them as traitors. He hated Ye Cheng, the man who defeated him in the future video.
But above all, he hated the mysterious Q&A system that had revealed his future!
Now completely abandoned by the world, Tang San's darker nature had fully emerged. He desperately wished for the Abyss to arrive soon so that he could enact his plan to sacrifice the entire world to the Abyss.
He would make everyone who had betrayed and scorned him pay!
Tang Hao watched his son's brooding, sinister expression with deep concern. He hesitated, wondering if he should abandon Tang San.
After watching the video, he had seen his son's future Tang San would bring ruin upon the world! He would become the Abyss's pawn and plunge all of existence into suffering.
Of course, Tang Hao wasn't some saint. As long as the casualties didn't involve his own family, he couldn't care less. He wouldn't bat an eye if the world burned.
But what truly made him hesitate was the fact that, in the future shown in the video, he himself was completely absent.
Had Tang San killed him? Or had he died for some unknown reason, triggering his son's transformation into a monster?
Tang Hao was uncertain. This doubt left him conflicted.
Moreover, he had no love for the Abyss and had no desire to become a demon. If he lost his humanity, could he still consider himself the same person?
Most importantly, A Yin would never approve of the Abyss. She would never want him to become a monster.
"Phew…"
Tang Hao let out a long sigh. After much internal struggle, he finally made his decision he would not abandon Tang San.
He had nothing left. If he wanted to take revenge on Spirit Hall and destroy the Clear Sky Sect, Tang San his son with twin martial souls was his only hope.
Unless absolutely necessary, Tang Hao would never give up on him.
"Let's go."
Tang Hao took the lead.
"Father, where are we going?" Tang San snapped out of his dark thoughts, once again putting on his usual calm and refined demeanor. He followed closely behind.
"It's not safe out here anymore. I'm taking you somewhere. Only there can you train and grow stronger without being hunted."
"Where?"
"The City of Slaughter."
Tang Hao's words were direct. "That place is both a prison and a paradise for the wicked. There, you won't be the enemy of the world because most people inside are lunatics who seek destruction, and none of them have a sense of justice."
"But the video already exposed that I once hid in the City of Slaughter…" Tang San hesitated.
"The most dangerous place is the safest place. Besides, not just anyone can enter."
Tang Hao gave this explanation before stopping in his tracks. He turned around to face Tang San, who bore a striking resemblance to his late wife. Then, without hesitation, he clenched his fist and swung it straight at his son's face!
"BANG!!"
Tang San was sent flying. His facial bones shattered instantly. When he struggled back to his feet, his once handsome face had been completely disfigured twisted, hideous, horrifying.
"Dad… why…?"
His teeth had been knocked out. His jaw was broken. Even speaking was difficult.
"To ensure your safety, you must remain unrecognizable."
Tang Hao gazed at his son's ruined face and said coldly, "You cannot reveal your identity in the City of Slaughter. You must not use any abilities that were shown in the video. And above all, you must never let anyone know you are Tang San!"
"I… understand…"
Tang San was silent for a long moment before giving a barely coherent response.
But deep within him, the flames of hatred burned fiercer than ever!
Why? Why did he have to suffer like this?!
It wasn't his fault it was the world that was wrong!
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