Back in the day, Tang Hao was a prodigy, but now he's been beaten so badly by a Soul King that he can't even stand up straight.
Life is unpredictable!
Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly, unsure of what to say for a moment.
One wrong step leads to another. Just like Tang Zhan, he thought that the Shadow Palace had only sent a small number of people, but who knew that there were actually hundreds of millions of them.
They were all hidden in the shadows, and even Sword Douluo didn't notice them.
This terrifying ability to hide is truly unfathomable.
Of those present, besides Qian Xunji who was the happiest, Yu Yuanzhen was the happiest. He had lost one hand, while Tang Zhan had lost both hands and one leg, yet his sect still retained its title as one of the top three sects.
Before anything even started, good things happened to him. How could he not be happy?
Are the three sects of the Upper Three Sects of the same lineage? Yu Yuanzhen didn't say they weren't related. They may be related, but what's rightfully theirs will still be theirs.
Once he regains his fame, the prestige of his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will reach new heights.
Let's secure the titles of the three upper sects first, and then we can properly unite as one family later.
They're not stupid, but they still want to gain something. They'll definitely form an alliance, and they'll take whatever benefits they can.
Xu Xin also knew that after this, it would be strange if the original three sects didn't unite.
Tang Hao kept his mouth tightly shut, not saying a word; this was his last shred of dignity.
He lost, but that's no reason for Xu Xin to insult him.
He has his pride too; he couldn't bring himself to publicly acknowledge someone as his father...
All eyes turned to Xu Xin and his companion; it was time to pay the bet…
Tang Zhan looked at Tang Hao with pleading eyes. "Hao'er, it's all my fault as your father."
Tang Xiao's face was grim. He didn't know what to do for a moment. He couldn't beat them in a fight, and he couldn't win an argument either. The worst part was that the Haotian Sect was in the wrong...
Ah Jing feigned anxiety, looking at Tang Hao with concern. He knew that his master would not let Tang Hao die, and he was not worried about that at all. Face? What's the point of saving face when someone is about to die?
After this incident, my relationship with Ahao will definitely reach a new level. Who wouldn't like a woman who is willing to stay by your side in times of crisis and is devoted to you?
Ning Fengzhi's face was full of bitterness. He didn't care about these things anymore; he only wanted to repair his relationship with the Shadow Palace.
Yu Yuanzhen watched Tang Hao like a spectator, but he couldn't show it.
"You don't have to shout. At worst, your own father will die."
Xu Xin said jokingly, "It doesn't matter. You don't have to keep your bet. Anyway, it's your dad who's going to die, not me."
This old guy is going to die sooner or later. Since he was angered to death by Tang Hao in the original story, it doesn't seem like it's impossible for him to die again because of Tang Hao now.
"Shadow Palace Lord, you are shameless and have no shame."
"A dignified palace master actually threatened his own family!"
"I * you *"
Tang Hao immediately started cursing, but Xu Xin remained unmoved, picked at his ear, and then slapped him.
"So noisy!"
"I'll count to three."
"three!"
"Let's do it!"
Xu Xin spoke directly, shamelessly counting to three. The claw-shadow soldiers emerged from the ground, ready to kill Tang Zhan.
"stop!"
"father!!!"
Tang Hao was dumbfounded. What happened to counting to three? You just went straight to three?
Without a moment to think, the cry of "Dad!" echoed throughout the entire square, and everyone heard it.
This shout brought back the Claw Shadow Soldier who was about to emerge from the ground to kill Tang Zhan.
After shouting that, Tang Hao was completely exhausted and collapsed weakly to the ground...
The sky has fallen!
Tang Zhan and Tang Xiao looked exhausted. It was over; the Clear Sky Sect had completely lost face… Although he knew Tang Hao had acted out of desperation, Tang Zhan still felt some resentment. The Clear Sky Sect was more important than anything else, but now…
Not only did the person die, but they also lost all face.
In Tang Zhan's view, the reputation of the Haotian Sect was more important than death itself; this was the empire his father had built, their pride.
"Boring."
After saying this, Xu Xin immediately spread his Evil God Wings and flew back to his original position. Now, no one dared to provoke the Shadow Palace.
There was a subtle force that propelled the Shadow Palace to the top position among the three upper sects.
Without the slightest hesitation, Ah Jing jumped off the stage, picked up Tang Hao, and brought him back.
For the first time in his life, Tang Hao, who was clinging to Ah Jing's back, couldn't help but shed tears... He was unwilling, unwilling! I am Contra, why can't I beat him? Why is this happening!
Why did he also explode? What was his advantage?
Oh, heavens, how cruel you are to me!
From this day forward, Xu Xin seemed to become Tang Hao's nightmare. Seeing Xu Xin in his Tara form, he couldn't muster any fighting spirit at all and would avoid him if he could...
"Hao'er... I'm so sorry, Father!"
With tears streaming down his face, Tang Zhan tightly embraced Tang Hao with his hand formed from his soul power. He regretted it deeply; if only he had intervened, this whole mess wouldn't have happened.
"I have disgraced my father..."
Tang Hao managed to squeeze out these words, his voice barely audible; he was utterly ashamed...
"Let's go back, let's go back to the Haotian Sect!"
Tang Zhan spoke directly, then turned and left with his two sons and Ah Jing without lingering.
Staying here any longer would only bring shame to the Haotian Sect. It's better to just leave. Besides, Tang Zhan's strength has dropped several levels; even if they fought, he wouldn't be able to defeat his opponent...
It is worth mentioning that Tang Zhan possessed a soul bone, a soul bone inherited from the Haotian Sect, which was collected by the Claw Shadow Soldiers as spoils of war.
With the loss of his soul bone, Tang Zhan's strength plummeted instantly. The reason Yu Yuanzhen's strength remained unaffected despite losing an arm was because he no longer possessed a soul bone.
The fact that Sword Douluo's strength increased rather than decreased after losing an arm in the original work is proof of this!
Xu Xin remembered that the Haotian Sect had three inherited soul bones, two of which were given to Tang Hao and one to Tang Xiao.
The piece that the Claw Shadow Soldiers obtained now should be the one given to Tang Xiao.
In the original novel, Tang Hao was recognized as the next sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect. He was exceptionally talented and was granted two soul bones before being officially named.
Looking back now, it wasn't the right time yet. Those two soul bones hadn't been bestowed upon them. The one given to Tang Xiao should have only come into his hands after Tang Zhan was angered to death. After all, he had become the sect leader and should have a soul bone.
In the end, Tang Hao severed one of his arms and one leg to return the soul bone, resulting in a significant drop in his soul power...
(P.S.: The author doesn't know when Tang Xiao was granted the soul bone, so this is how it's written. It doesn't affect the plot!)
No one stopped Haotian Sect from leaving, even though Tang Zhan had both arms and one leg crippled, his strength was still at the title level, unless a titled individual intervened...
At this critical juncture, the only ones capable of taking action are either the Shadow Hall or the Spirit Hall; they wouldn't be so foolish.
Qian Xunji glanced in the direction Haotian Sect had left but said nothing.
Bibi Dong's eyes lit up. She was extremely satisfied with Xu Xin's strength. To defeat a Soul Douluo with the strength of a Soul King—wasn't this the man she loved?
"Gentlemen, is anyone willing to step forward and challenge us next?"
Qian Xunji smiled and said, quite satisfied with the current situation. The Shadow Hall had drawn the firepower away from him, so his Spirit Hall was no longer worried about being targeted.
Ning Fengzhi glanced back at Sword Douluo, who descended on his sword, his body shrouded in sword intent, his gaze fixed on Yu Yuanzhen…