Chapter 273 Anger Takes Action.
Upon hearing these words, Wang Xiaofei's face darkened. He never expected Tang San, the God of Asura, to be so utterly shameless. His meticulous planning had brought prosperity to Douluo Star, with significant increases in population, Soul Masters, and even Soul Beasts.
However, Tang San's reckless actions had drastically reduced the population, Soul Masters, and even Soul Beasts.
Now, the Douluo Alliance's situation mirrored the original story: ten thousand years after Tang San's ascension, the continent's Soul Guidance Device technology had made no progress. Instead, they focused on the Tang Sect, developing so-called Tang Sect hidden weapons, resulting in a significant technological lag behind the Sun Moon Continent. This led to a collision between the two continents, with the Douluo Continent suffering repeated defeats. Those so-called Tang Sect hidden weapons proved utterly useless.
What's most frustrating is that the Soul Tool Research Academy he painstakingly cultivated has become the so-called Tang Sect Academy. Instead of researching Soul Tools, they're researching Tang Sect hidden weapons. Otherwise, according to his plan, even if their Soul Tool technology isn't superior to the Sun Moon Continent, it wouldn't be so far behind now.
Most absurdly, just like in the original story, he destroyed the Slaughter City for personal gain, leading to a proliferation of Evil Soul Masters. Now, Evil Soul Masters are one of the largest forces on the Douluo Continent. In his previous Douluo Federation laws, Evil Soul Masters were subject to extermination, and with the restrictions of the Slaughter City, they had no chance of rising again.
Moreover, the Slaughter City, the place of inheritance for the former Asura God, was destroyed without hesitation by the current Asura God—how could he not be more accommodating to his predecessor?
The current Douluo Federation is now dominated by the Dai family, basically acting according to Tang San's instructions. They've even canceled the help for ordinary Soul Masters to awaken their Martial Souls, and now require ten gold Soul Coins for Martial Soul awakening—it's putting the cart before the horse.
On the contrary, it was the evil spirit masters who were helping ordinary civilians awaken their martial spirits and absorbing a large number of civilian spirit masters, leading to the rise of evil spirit masters. This made Wang Xiaofei wonder, who was truly on the side of justice? Could Tang San be the representative of evil spirit masters, or perhaps the Asura God was the real evil spirit master?
The Dai family, on the other hand, was incredibly powerful, producing more than one Dai Mubai who became a god. They now basically dominated the entire Douluo Federation. If it weren't for the Douluo Federation's system, they would probably have already ascended the throne as emperors. Furthermore, if things continued this way, the aristocratic system would reappear, a complete regression in history.
Or perhaps the aristocratic system had already appeared; many systems within the Douluo Federation were already ineffective, but no one had yet dared to openly admit it.
As for Tang Hao and Tang Yin, despite being expelled by the Douluo Federation's laws and even sent back to the God Realm, they somehow returned to Douluo Star, which was utterly absurd.
Especially now, the conflict between humans and soul beasts seems to have intensified. Although the Star Dou Great Forest hasn't shrunk to one percent like in the original story, it's still showing a significant shrinking trend. Logically, with the Silver Dragon King's strength, he shouldn't be afraid of Tang San at all, so how did it end up like this?
There are two things to be thankful for. First, because the Golden Ancient Tree was moved to the Elemental Academy and contains his divine soul, it's temporarily unaffected. Moreover, due to the presence of his divine soul, the Golden Ancient Tree is developing better than in the original story, which has prevented the emergence of any Abyss Plane.
In other words, for the entire Douluo Federation, or rather, for the entire Douluo Star, there are currently no external threats. Both the Douluo Federation and the so-called Sun Moon Empire are internal matters of Douluo Star, and resolving them isn't too troublesome.
Another reassuring thing is that the Body Sect, far overseas, is actually developing quite well, and even considers itself the first sect leader.
Overseas, the number of sea spirit beasts is still relatively large, enough to meet the normal needs of spirit masters. The Body Sect's strength is much stronger than in the original story, and it has even maintained its original stance of remaining hidden overseas, making it a considerable force. At least in Wang Xiaofei's future actions, there won't be a shortage of capable individuals.
Wang Xiaofei glanced at everyone and then directly said, "I'll handle the affairs of the Douluo Federation, and I'll handle everything on Douluo Star. Since some people have no shame, I'll kill them. At worst, it's a matter of mutual destruction. Besides, even if the fish dies, the net might not break. Who's the fish and who's the net is uncertain."
Wang Xiaofei ignored everyone and left the small world, arriving at the Golden Ancient Tree.
On the Golden Ancient Tree, Wang Xiaofei merged his divine soul with the Golden Ancient Tree and Douluo Star.
Wang Xiaofei carefully observed the entire Douluo Star through his divine soul. It seemed the planet was much the same as before the Battle of Jialing Pass; the number of Soul Masters was less than 100,000, probably only 70,000 to 80,000. However, there were significantly more Title Douluo Soul Masters.
But across Douluo Star, patches of blood-soaked land appeared. These places, devoid of life, shimmered with starlight and instead emanated various forms of death energy.
Several Limit Douluo had actually emerged on the planet, seemingly utilizing their self-developed Soul Cores and further research, accelerating the development of Soul Master research and making it easier for Soul Masters to reach higher levels.
However, the amount of death energy on Douluo Star was considerable, even showing a tendency to spread.
Wang Xiaofei couldn't help but ponder. Based on the current situation, the so-called Abyss Plane hadn't yet appeared, but he didn't know whether the death energy had attracted the Abyss Plane or caused its formation. Regardless, death was undoubtedly a significant factor in the development of Douluo Star.
The original power of Douluo Star had actually decreased to the level it was during the Battle of Jialing Pass. Logically, it shouldn't have decreased. Could it be that the God Realm had increased its absorption of Douluo Star's original power?
Looking at the current state of Douluo Star, Wang Xiaofei seemed to want to cry. His transformation had turned Douluo Star from a thriving place into this mess.
Originally, Wang Xuefei simply didn't want to provoke Tang San, and even out of consideration for the help he received from the former Sea God and Asura God, she couldn't bear to see them lose their chance to inherit their godhood.
But this Tang San was even more disgusting and despicable than in the original story. For his own selfish reasons, he had turned Douluo Star into this mess. Did he really want to turn the entire Douluo Star into the Tang Family Continent, and the entire God Realm into the Tang Family God Realm? That was too shameless!
Wang Xiaofei observed the entire Douluo Star with his divine soul. An anomaly seemed to have appeared in the ancestral land of the Clear Sky Sect. The Titan Giant Ape and the Tianjin Bull Python had actually become gods, and were now at level ninety-nine, residing in the Clear Sky Sect's ancestral land.
There seemed to be an unusual energy within the Clear Sky Sect's ancestral land. Could this be Tang Wutong, Tang San's daughter from the original story? She seemed to be sealed, unable to fully display her strength, but her soul didn't originate from Douluo Star, or perhaps she herself possessed a divine soul, far more powerful than ordinary souls.
Meanwhile, in the Star Dou Great Forest, a strange soul beast seemed to be connected to the entire forest's fortune, and this soul beast's soul seemed somewhat unusual, resembling Tang Wutong from the Clear Sky Sect's ancestral land.
Wang Xiaofei couldn't help but sneer. This Tang San was truly interesting; no matter what, he couldn't escape these tricks. The problem was that Tang San's parents and daughter were now on Douluo Star, making him a natural hostage. He wondered if Tang San had made a mistake despite his meticulous planning.
However, Huo Yuhao, the so-called chosen one of destiny, seems to have left no trace and has not been sensed at all. Could it be that because of his appearance, no so-called chosen one of destiny was born on Douluo Star?
After all, his divine soul was now almost integrated with Douluo Star, and nothing on Douluo Star could be hidden from him. If a chosen one of destiny truly appeared on Douluo Star, it wouldn't be possible to conceal it from his divine soul. He felt that the overall fortune of Douluo Star was very strange, not like a lucky child was about to be born.
After roughly observing the entire Douluo Star, Wang Xiaofei flashed away and left the Elemental Academy. Up until now, Wang Xiaofei hadn't actively provoked Tang San, but since Tang San was so shameless, he wouldn't be blamed for being even more shameless, nor for being too ruthless.
Wang Xiaofei flashed and arrived in a remote rural village. There were hardly any people in the village, but there was a very nice little courtyard. Inside and outside the courtyard were a man and a woman. The man was very strong and looked more like an ordinary commoner than a soul master. The woman was very beautiful and seemed gentle and tender.
But Wang Xiaofei could tell that although the two of them hadn't displayed their soul power, their soul power had already reached the peak of level ninety-nine. These two people were Tang Hao and Blue Silver Emperor A Yin, who had returned to Douluo Star from the God Realm.
Wang Xiaofei simply watched the two quietly, not disturbing them. This was their last moment of peace; he feared such good days would never come again.
Time flew by, and soon the sun was about to set. Tang Hao returned to the courtyard from outside, and A Yin wiped the sweat from his brow, just like any ordinary farming couple. Even Wang Xiaofei was reluctant to interrupt this scene.
However, no matter the circumstances, wrongdoing must have consequences. Your son did wrong, and you didn't stop him, even fueling the flames—that is still unforgivable.
Wang Xiaofei coughed lightly, and the two in the courtyard immediately sensed it. But when they saw Wang Xiaofei on the roof, their faces instantly changed.
Wang Xiaofei spoke first: "Uncle Hao, it's been so many years, and you still remember me. I didn't expect you and your wife to be back on Douluo Star, and doing quite well."
Tang Hao replied with a serious expression: "Wang Xiaofei, what are you doing here? I just want to live a normal life, is that not allowed?"
Wang Xiaofei shook his head: "Wanting to live a normal life is fine, but I want to ask you a few questions. I hope you can answer truthfully, otherwise you'll bear the consequences."
Wang Xiaofei's tone was icy, even carrying a hint of unyielding authority.
Tang Hao, his face solemn, said, "Ask whatever you need to ask."
Wang Xiaofei, with a hint of amusement, asked, "Uncle Hao, I remember you and Ah Yin were expelled from Douluo Star. How come you're back? Gods aren't supposed to return to the ordinary world, so wouldn't that be considered a violation of the rules of the God Realm?"
Tang Hao thought for a moment before replying, "My wife and I just weren't used to life in the God Realm. We're free on Douluo Star and won't interfere with anyone's life."
Wang Xiaofei nodded, "Not interfering with anyone's life is good, but I have a question... the Douluo Alliance..." "Who changed the laws of the state? Who destroyed the City of Slaughter? Who killed Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others? And who sent you back to Douluo Star?"
Hearing these questions, Tang Hao seemed to fall silent before finally speaking: "I don't want to get involved in the affairs of the God Realm and Douluo Star, nor can I. I just want to be an ordinary person."
Wang Xiaofei sneered: "Then I'm a little sorry, but if you can't answer my questions and I don't get a satisfactory answer, then I can't leave."
Both of them could see that if they disagreed even slightly, Wang Xiaofei would probably kill them on the spot.
A bead of cold sweat seemed to trickle down Tang Hao's face before he finally spoke, "What you're saying is all the work of Xiao San. As the Asura God of the God Realm, Xiao San has a responsibility to maintain order on Douluo Star."
Wang Xiaofei couldn't help but chuckle, "Order on Douluo Star? Isn't that ridiculous? I remember when I left Douluo Star, the human population was at least twice what it is now, the number of Soul Masters was at least twice what it is now, and even the number of Soul Beasts was several times what it is now. How could the God Realm's efforts to maintain order have caused such great damage to my Douluo Star?"
Before Tang Hao could continue, Wang Xiaofei turned to Ah Yin beside him, "Aunt Lan Yin, I heard that after I left, Tang San said something about humans not being allowed to collude with Soul Beasts, and he overturned the previous cooperative relationship between humans and Soul Beasts. Now the overall number of Soul Beasts is only about a quarter of what it used to be. I wonder what you think, Auntie?"
"I remember Auntie's true form is the Blue Silver Emperor, a 100,000-year-old soul beast. Now, because of your son, the soul beast race has fallen so low. What is your stance now—soul beast or human? Or are you even a representative of the soul beast race?"
The Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin, who had been all gentle, changed her expression completely. Having lived on Douluo Star for so long, how could she not know about Tang San's actions? It was precisely because of some of Tang San's measures that the conflict between humans and soul beasts intensified, leading to frequent wars and a significant decrease in the number of soul beasts. And Ah Yin, who was born a soul beast, hadn't said a word from beginning to end.
Wang Xiaofei continued, staring at the two men: "I don't know what the God Realm is thinking. I only know that I governed Douluo Star well, but your son Tang San turned it into this mess. Someone has to be held responsible. Since we can't find your son right now, we'll use you as a substitute."
"Don't blame me for not giving Tang San face, and don't blame me for being too cruel. This is all your own doing, and Tang San's doing too."
Tang Hao's expression instantly changed: "Wang Xiaofei, what exactly do you want?"
Wang Xiaofei roared: "I don't want anything. Because of Tang San's actions, countless people have died on Douluo Star, countless people have died at the hands of evil soul masters, and the war between humans and soul beasts continues. I want those responsible to pay the price. He's your son, don't you bear any responsibility?"
After Wang Xiaofei finished speaking, his right hand transformed into a gigantic hand, as large as a mountain, grabbing towards Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin and Tang Hao.
(End of Chapter)