Chapter 14: Question — Who Was Responsible for Ah Yin's Sacrifice?
Where is this?
In the livestream, as the illusion suddenly transformed into a bustling, lively city, many couldn't help but feel puzzled and curious.
But that wasn't the end.
After the setting shifted to this vibrant city, the camera zoomed in on a busy food street.
Vendors lined the streets, calling out to passersby.
Amid the crowd, a tall man in a gray-brown robe—ordinary in appearance but radiating strength—was buying snacks and handing them to the gentle-looking pregnant woman beside him, dressed in a blue gown.
"Here, Ah Yin. This is the local specialty. Give it a try!"
That man… isn't he the Clear Sky Douluo from six or seven years ago?
And the woman next to him is pregnant… could she be his wife?
Many viewers who had seen Tang Hao before squinted in recognition. They weren't wrong.
That man was none other than Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao—and the woman beside him was his wife, Ah Yin!
Meanwhile, in Holy Soul Village—
This man… looks just like Father!
Inside the smithy, Tang San was stunned by what he saw.
Though the man's aura was different—
His build and appearance were nearly identical to his father. If Tang Hao cleaned himself up and dressed like the man on screen, they would be indistinguishable.
Their temperament was the only contrast—
The man on screen exuded strength and resolve, while Tang Hao appeared worn and dispirited.
But temperament can change!
If this man really was his father…
Then what could have happened to make him the defeated man Tang San knew today?
And the woman beside him… was she his mother?
Her name was… Ah Yin?
Why had his father always avoided talking about his mother?
Tang San's mind spun in chaos.
He wanted to question his father right away—but when he checked the adjoining room, Tang Hao wasn't home.
So, where was Tang Hao?
At that moment, atop a peak behind Holy Soul Village—
Beneath a waterfall, Tang Hao sat beside Ah Yin in her original form. His consciousness had also entered the livestream.
When he saw that today's broadcast featured his own past, he was stunned.
He hadn't expected the next stream to be about him.
But maybe this time, he'd have an edge.
Based on the previous two livestreams, the question always related to the event shown.
And who would know more about his past than himself?
Still… he hoped today's reward might be something useful to Ah Yin—and that the question wouldn't be too cruel…
As he thought of that, a heaviness filled his heart.
Meanwhile, in the livestream, the scene continued.
After strolling through the food street, Tang Hao and Ah Yin moved on, seemingly looking for an inn.
But suddenly, from the far end of the street came the sound of a ceremonial procession.
Two lines of royal guards pushed through the crowd, clearing the way for an approaching palanquin.
Due to the crowd, Tang Hao had to lead Ah Yin aside to wait.
As the palanquin neared—
Standing atop it was a handsome middle-aged man in a regal gold robe.
Beside him stood two finely dressed men—one with a sinister expression, the other with a shadowy aura.
Those familiar with them would immediately recognize them—
They were none other than Spirit Hall's previous Pope, Qian Xunji, along with Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
As the procession approached Tang Hao and Ah Yin—
Qian Xunji waved at the crowd but suddenly locked eyes on Ah Yin.
His gaze locked on her instantly.
Tang Hao and Ah Yin, recognizing Qian Xunji, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei, immediately tensed—pupils contracting, hands tightening, faces pale.
Tang Hao muttered in disbelief:
"How… how could the Pope of Spirit Hall be here…"
Viewers across the livestream were thrown into confusion.
Why was Qian Xunji staring so intently at Tang Hao's wife?
Did he… fall for her at first sight?
Impossible.
A man of Qian Xunji's status and looks lacked nothing.
He likely recognized Tang Hao—why would he risk conflict with Clear Sky Sect over a woman?
Still, those familiar with the incident knew—
This very encounter was likely the trigger that led to the eventual clash between Spirit Hall and Clear Sky Sect!
Later, when Qian Xunji intercepted Tang Hao and demanded he surrender Ah Yin—
The truth finally dawned.
Tang Hao's wife was a 100,000-year soul beast in human form!
The revelation shocked everyone.
Even Tang San, watching from Holy Soul Village, was in disbelief.
My mother… is a 100,000-year soul beast?
But it wasn't over yet.
Tang Hao refused to hand over his wife.
Qian Xunji, unwilling to risk an all-out war with the Clear Sky Sect, retreated temporarily—
But soon used Spirit Hall's influence to pressure the sect.
After all, the heir of the Clear Sky Sect had mated with a soul beast—
A scandal that could rock the entire soul master world.
Even though transformed soul beasts looked just like humans—
Soul masters and soul beasts had battled for centuries. Their hatred ran deep.
The enmity between species was irreconcilable.
If the truth got out, Tang Hao's fate would be worse than any tragic hero.
Whether the Clear Sky Sect knew beforehand or not—
Once Spirit Hall revealed the truth, they had no choice but to take a stance.
But Tang Hao acted first—resigning from the sect before they could decide.
He fled with Ah Yin.
Spirit Hall, pleased with the split, launched a pursuit to capture the 100,000-year soul beast in human form.
Despite Qian Xunji's strength as a Title Douluo, and the support of Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and other powerful members—
They failed to apprehend Tang Hao and Ah Yin immediately.
But sadly—
In the midst of their escape, Ah Yin gave birth. Carrying a fragile infant, they could no longer flee.
In the end, Ah Yin made the ultimate sacrifice—
She offered herself to Tang Hao, allowing him to become the youngest Title Douluo in history.
With one mighty Sealed Heaven Hammer strike, he nearly killed Qian Xunji!
Tang Hao escaped with the newborn Tang San.
Behind him lay a shattered battlefield, where Spirit Hall's auxiliary-type soul masters desperately tried to save the unconscious and dying Qian Xunji.
Time froze at that moment.
Then, blood-red text appeared before all.
At the same time, the system's cold voice echoed:
[This playback has ended. The Q&A begins now!]
[Question: Who was responsible for Ah Yin's sacrifice? (You may answer with a faction name. A correct individual name will receive a greater reward!)]
[Reward: One random 100,000+ year soul bone OR one soul beast-exclusive compatible ability!]
Note: The original version of Tang Hao's and Tang San's backstory from the novel is not used here due to plot inconsistencies—such as Ah Yin hiding her identity for years, only to be discovered immediately after revealing it.
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