After hearing about the major incident during the preliminary rounds, especially since Tang San was directly involved. Tang Hao did not dare take it lightly and immediately returned to Heaven Dou City.
Shrek Academy's scheduled opponent that day was Canghui Academy. Since their opponents had been disqualified, the team had the entire day off.
That evening, an unexpected visitor arrived at Shrek Academy.
"Xiao San, come out."
A familiar voice echoed in Tang San's mind.
Tang San's eyes widened as he froze in place. He knew that voice better than anyone. It was his father, Tang Hao!
After being separated for so many years, he had finally met his father again.
Without another thought, Tang San quickly informed Oscar before hurrying out of the dormitory.
In the pavilion outside the dormitory building, the familiar figure stood with his back turned.
Unable to suppress his excitement any longer, Tang San quickened his pace and rushed toward him.
"Dad, why did you leave back then? Senior Tai Tan said you're a disciple of the Clear Sky Clan. What's really going on."
Tang San poured out all the longing and questions he had kept buried in his heart.
Tang Hao let out a long sigh before turning around and placing his right hand on Tang San's shoulder.
"Xiao San, you don't need to know those things yet. When your strength is sufficient, I'll tell you everything."
After a brief pause, his expression turned serious.
"I heard you were attacked by Shi Nian. What exactly happened?"
Tang San knew very little about the incident itself. Most of what he knew came from the tournament committee's investigation afterward.
At the time of the attack, he hadn't sensed anything unusual until the scene around him suddenly transformed into the world of the Tang Sect from Bashu.
Tang Hao also couldn't understand why Dugu Bo had chosen to save Tang San.
After all, the two of them had fought each other not long before.
"That does fit Shi Nian's methods. As for Dugu Bo, he has no reason to attack someone of your generation."
Since both sides held leverage over one another, Tang Hao didn't believe Dugu Bo would cross that line.
Perhaps Dugu Bo had feared Tang Hao's retaliation and therefore rescued Tang San.
After thinking it over for a long time, Tang San voiced one of his own theories.
"Dad, could it be that Shi Nian possessed something Dugu Bo wanted, and he simply used this opportunity to kill him?"
Tang Hao did not deny the possibility.
"That's certainly possible. But it also serves as a warning for us."
He immediately asked anxiously, "Xiao San, have you ever revealed your Clear Sky Hammer Spirit to anyone?"
Back then, the Clear Sky Clan had made many enemies.
Now that the clan had withdrawn from the world, those enemies would undoubtedly be waiting for an opportunity to seek revenge.
If Tang San's identity were exposed, it would naturally draw their attention and could even have led to someone like Shi Nian being sent after him.
Tang San shook his head.
Over the years, he had always remembered his father's and Grandmaster's teachings.
The only time his Clear Sky Hammer had been exposed was when Tai Tan came looking for him.
The situation had been chaotic, and Tai Tan's earth-yellow Spirit Power had blocked everyone's view.
Combined with what they discussed afterward, Tang San was certain that no outsiders had learned of it.
At the mention of Tai Tan, a trace of nostalgia flashed across Tang Hao's face.
"It's been many years since I last saw Tai Tan, but one thing is certain he's someone you can trust."
Thinking of his Clear Sky Hammer Spirit, Tang San quickly asked.
"Dad, I want to cultivate my Clear Sky Hammer Spirit."
Tang Hao was slightly surprised.
"Xiao San, I remember the Grandmaster saying you were an obedient child. Why have you suddenly come to this decision?"
After hearing Tang San describe the strength of the Seven Treasure Team, Tang Hao's brows furrowed tightly.
"A Spirit King around your age that boy truly is a genius. But how did he accomplish it?"
Even Tang Hao, who had once been known as the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent, had only broken through to Spirit King at the age of eighteen.
Wu Qi had done so four years earlier.
It truly was an unprecedented achievement.
And he belonged to the Seven Treasure Team, making it easy to guess that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan stood behind him.
In the past, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had always been overshadowed by the Clear Sky Clan.
Now, with such a prodigy emerging from their ranks, wouldn't the clan eventually surpass the Clear Sky Clan?
Even so, Tang Hao was not overly worried.
With Tang San's twin Spirit talent, his future achievements would certainly surpass Wu Qi's.
But the future was still the future.
Right now, Tang San had absolutely no chance of resisting a Spirit King like Wu Qi.
Tang Hao did not answer immediately. Instead, he said solemnly,
"For this tournament, Spirit Hall has offered three Spirit Bones as championship prizes. One of them is even a fifty-thousand-year head Spirit Bone."
If they had the opportunity, they absolutely could not let such a Spirit Bone slip away.
If Shrek Academy could win the championship, they would not only deal Spirit Hall a heavy blow but also claim Spirit Hall's own rewards and use them against them in the future.
Moreover, with the entire continent watching the tournament, Tang Hao was certain Spirit Hall would never dare go back on its promise.
Tang San's breathing became rapid.
Grandmaster had often explained to him just how valuable Spirit Bones were. Up to this point, he had never obtained one himself, so he couldn't help but feel excited.
"Dad, then I should cultivate my Clear Sky Hammer Spirit even more. Teacher said that the Clear Sky Hammer is the strongest weapon Spirit on the continent. With my current strength, my first Spirit Ring for the Clear Sky Hammer would certainly be over five thousand years."
"If my Clear Sky Hammer has an entire set of purple Spirit Rings or even higher-level Spirit Rings, then dealing with Wu Qi won't be a problem."
Tang Hao took great pride in the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit, but he was not arrogant.
He knew that the true strength of the Clear Sky Hammer lay in the Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique, the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, and the profound essence of the Grand Sumeru Hammer.
Tang San had only just begun to grasp the basics of the Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique.
Would cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit now really allow him to defeat someone as exceptional as Wu Qi?
If he still failed to win the championship, wouldn't those first few Spirit Rings on the Clear Sky Hammer be wasted?
After all, once he reached the Titled Douluo level, every Spirit Ring on the Clear Sky Hammer could begin at fifty thousand years or higher, which was far superior to starting with five-thousand-year Spirit Rings.
"So," Tang Hao asked in return, "do you still intend to cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer?"
Tang San hesitated for a moment before replying firmly, "Dad, I'm willing to try. I don't want to leave this tournament with any regrets."
Tang Hao continued, "At your age, you'll still be eligible to compete in the next tournament. But once you reveal the Clear Sky Hammer, you won't be able to participate next time. Even so, are you still willing to do it?"
Tang San's confusion deepened.
Why would revealing his Clear Sky Hammer prevent him from competing?
He vaguely sensed that something significant must have happened between the Clear Sky Clan and Spirit Hall, leaving the two sides in deep hostility.
But opportunities only came once.
If he missed this tournament, who could guarantee that the next one would offer rewards as valuable as these?
Tang Hao interrupted his thoughts.
"I'll discuss the cultivation of your twin Martial Spirits with your teacher. For now, go back and get some rest. Finish the preliminary rounds first, and we'll talk about it afterward."
Tang San nodded.
Inside the study.
Grandmaster was contemplating the Multi-Person Spirit Fusion technique when he suddenly noticed someone standing in the room as he turned around.
His expression tightened for a moment before quickly relaxing into an undisguised smile.
"Your Majesty, Tang Hao. You've come."
Tang Hao nodded.
Deep down, he had never thought highly of Grandmaster.
However, since he could not remain by Tang San's side as he grew up, he had no choice but to entrust him to someone else.
Grandmaster had happened to appear at the right time, and as Yu Yuanzhen's son, he was a suitable candidate.
Tang Hao had no better option.
He could only entrust Tang San to Grandmaster, ensuring that his son would at least have someone to look after him as he grew up.
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