"Is that so? Are there such talents on the Continent?"
Tang San praised Yu Xiaogang so highly that even Tang Chen couldn't help but become curious about him.
Tang San said with certainty.
"My teacher's wisdom is as high as a mountain. It was my teacher who proposed combining the Slaughter City and the Clear Sky Sect, and then establishing a base in the Star Luo Empire!"
Tang Chen said joyfully, "Then such a person must also be an unparalleled expert, right?"
Tang San's expression stiffened.
"Uh... due to the defect in his Martial Soul, my teacher's cultivation stopped at level 29 for his entire life. But precisely because of this, my teacher poured all his life's effort into Martial Soul research, which is why he is now so knowledgeable and his wisdom is almost demonic!"
Tang Chen frowned, then quickly relaxed.
"It doesn't matter. Strength is irrelevant. As long as your teacher is as intelligent as you say, that's enough."
"Xiao San, bring your teacher to meet me."
...
Yu Xiaogang entered the Slaughter City for the first time.
Sniffing the smell of blood and feeling the killing intent emanating from these Fallen Ones, his face turned pale, and his legs trembled uncontrollably.
"What a weak Soul Master!"
"I can feel it, he's as frail as a chicken!"
"Killing him would be like killing a chicken..."
"Why is such a weak being invited into the Slaughter City?"
As he walked down the street, discussions erupted around him.
Glares filled with ill intent scrutinized Yu Xiaogang.
If it weren't for Tang San accompanying Yu Xiaogang, acting as a protector, he would have died countless times already.
Yu Xiaogang felt a chill in his heart.
These Fallen Ones were completely devoid of humanity!
Were they really going to let them leave the Slaughter City?
He was already starting to regret it...
One wrong step, and the outcome could be eternal damnation!
However, once the arrow is loosed from the bowstring, there's no turning back, is there?
"Great Slaughter King!"
Yu Xiaogang stepped over the Blood Pool and bowed to the Slaughter King.
Tang Chen felt the extreme weakness of Yu Xiaogang's aura, like a tiny ant that he could crush with a casual pinch.
He smiled.
"Welcome, the most intelligent mentor on the Continent, the most learned and talented gentleman!"
"Xiao San has told me a great deal about you."
"Now, I would like to ask, in what capacity should our Slaughter City appear on the Continent?"
Yu Xiaogang felt a bit embarrassed by the praise.
But then he thought, even an unparalleled expert like Tang Chen praised his intelligence; wasn't this precisely a manifestation of his intelligence reaching its peak?
Yu Xiaogang puffed out his chest, his expression calm.
At this moment, his confidence soared!
"Respected King, the Slaughter City needs a complete makeover, it needs to form alliances!"
"We should be the hidden sharp blade!"
"I propose we first merge with the Clear Sky Sect, and then secretly establish a base in the Star Luo Empire! With the help of the Third Prince, all of this will be much simpler."
"Then, help the Third Prince Dai Mubai seize the throne!"
"From then on, we will gradually and completely integrate with the Star Luo Empire!"
Tang Chen listened to Yu Xiaogang's plan.
For some reason, he felt an innate sense of agreement, because this was precisely the method of a parasite: first devour the Clear Sky Sect, then parasitize the Star Luo Empire.
To establish a Slaughter City with an even vaster territory!
However, Tang Chen still had some concerns.
"Actually, my biggest worry is the Spirit Hall... my old friend. If he opposes me, the Slaughter City might face disaster."
Yu Xiaogang knew Tang Chen was worried about Qian Daoliu.
He laughed heartily.
"Ancestor Tang Chen, there's no need to worry about Qian Daoliu!"
"Times have changed!"
"This is an era where Ferocious Beasts and humans are in opposition. If Qian Daoliu dares to deal with you with all his might, we can cooperate with the Ferocious Beasts instead!"
"At that time, it will be Qian Daoliu who will be begging for mercy!"
With that, Yu Xiaogang explained to Tang Chen in detail what the Ferocious Beasts were, including the recent Beast Tide and the great battle between Di Tian and Qian Daoliu.
"With an external enemy, Qian Daoliu wouldn't dare to court death!"
Tang Chen's eyes immediately changed.
He looked at Yu Xiaogang with burning intensity.
It was as if he had discovered a peerless, uncarved jade.
Xiao San was right. The Grandmaster is a true wise man, a beast like himself!
This was the strategist he needed most!
"Grandmaster, would you be willing to become my imperial advisor?"
He was the Slaughter King. Wasn't the king's strategist an imperial advisor?
To his surprise, Yu Xiaogang politely declined.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Majesty."
"I have no interest in worldly power. My only pursuit in this life is to personally help Xiao San ascend to Godhood and nurture a Divine Being!"
Tang Chen was astonished.
How could someone so anti-human, so much like himself, be so selfless?
Thinking of Yu Xiaogang's talent, Tang Chen found the answer in his heart.
This fellow must be thinking of achieving enlightenment for himself and his associates! He must be thinking of having the soon-to-be-deified Tang San help him solve his Martial Soul problems, or even take him to the God Realm!
But would Tang San take him?
"Teacher! How fortunate Xiao San is to be your disciple!"
Tang San suddenly knelt down.
He seemed to be a loyal and righteous child…
Tang Chen laughed heartily.
"With the Grandmaster, I'm like a fish in water, like a tiger with wings!"
...
Meanwhile.
Lin Xiao retreated from the Clear Sky Sect unscathed.
Upon returning to the foot of the mountain, he found Tang Yuehua looking calm and very elegant.
"You're back? Let's go."
Her demeanor surprised Lin Xiao greatly.
After all, not long ago, this woman had looked like she had no will to live and had been causing trouble.
She had suddenly become well-behaved?
However, Lin Xiao couldn't be bothered to manage it. He took Feng Yu and carried Tang Yuehua back to Heaven Dou City.
Lin Xiao returned to the Ye Residence and told Tang Yuehua to go back on her own.
But Tang Yuehua refused to leave.
Ye Qingxian became angry.
"Why are you still lingering at my house? Your facial injuries are healed, do you need me to ask you to leave?"
Tang Yuehua sighed and said faintly:
"I can't go back."
"I don't want Moon Pavilion anymore. Many core members inside are disciples of the Clear Sky Sect. If I go back, I don't know when my head will be chopped off."
Ye Qingxian was slightly taken aback.
Her gaze was confused, not understanding what had happened.
Tang Yuehua recounted the entire incident.
Ye Qingxian's expression turned strange.
"You worked yourself to death for the Clear Sky Sect, and it seems you didn't gain much."
"You racked your brains to help your cheap nephew, only to end up in such a sorry state, with your face slapped crooked."
Upon careful consideration.
Tang Yuehua seemed quite miserable.
Ye Qingxian said, with rare comfort, "Actually, this is for the best. Yuehua, I know you're smart, but you're too clever for your own good, always thinking too much about your family."
"Sometimes, you need to think about yourself too."
"You can stay at the Ye Residence for now."
Lin Xiao had already obtained the Phoenix Bone.
The next steps were simply to cultivate and to deal with Slaughter City and the Clear Sky Sect.
Once all that was done, his journey to the Extreme North would begin.
"Tang San has already entered Slaughter City."
"Yu Xiaogang disappeared along with him, likely going together."
"We should start preparing too..."
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