...
The moment the idea popped into his head, Tang San rejected it.
This path is simply not feasible.
Over the years, he had deliberately tried to understand the situation in the Star Luo Empire.
The Star Luo Empire's national conditions are completely different from those of the Heaven Dou Empire. The imperial power there is strong and autocratic, with iron-fisted rule over everything.
Most Soul Master factions could only obediently bow their heads in the face of the Star Luo Royal Family's absolute military power, living like lapdogs dependent on others for survival.
Why should Tang San, with the Tang Sect's ultimate skills, go to the Star Luo Empire to be a dog for the royal family and be at their beck and call?
That's absolutely impossible!
The reason why the Soul Master forces in the Heaven Dou Empire were able to flourish and thrive was largely due to the relatively weak imperial power of the Heaven Dou royal family and their limited control over these Soul Master forces within its borders.
The vast majority of the seven major sects in the world have their roots in the Heaven Dou Empire because they can enjoy a high degree of freedom and voice here, without being subject to the forced interference of the imperial power.
Furthermore, the numerous and complex factions of Soul Masters in this area, with their mutual checks and balances, make it difficult for even the Spirit Hall to easily intervene and forcibly control the situation.
This is the best place to establish the Tang Clan.
In contrast, the Star Luo Empire has strict rules and regulations.
If he really goes there, he'll probably be stuck in a subservient position for the rest of his life, without any autonomy whatsoever.
This is also one of the fundamental reasons why Tang San refused Dai Mubai's offer to recruit him.
Moreover, Tang San could tell that Dai Mubai actually looked down on him and even despised him to some extent.
Especially in the small town of the Star Dou Great Forest, after Xiao Wu was taken away by Xuan Hao, Dai Mubai always looked at him with a hint of mockery.
In the eyes of a philandering prince like Dai Mubai, Tang San was nothing but a spineless coward who couldn't even protect his own woman and watched helplessly as she ran off with another man!
But how can Tang San explain himself in the face of this misunderstanding?
Did he have to grovel and go to Dai Mubai to explain?
Actually, Xiao Wu has always only regarded me as her best friend and brother. In fact, over the past few years, it has only been me, Tang San, who has had romantic feelings for Xiao Wu.
He was a proud man; how could he possibly admit that he was a pathetic wretch with unrequited love?
Therefore, in order to maintain his pitiful dignity and face, he could only force himself to put on an angry look of being robbed of his love, showing extreme disgust and hostility towards Xuan Hao.
However, in the remote city of Soto, within that small circle, he could still deceive himself like this for the sake of saving face.
But now, he has arrived at the forefront of the storm in Tiandou City.
He learned about his origins in the Haotian Sect; he witnessed firsthand the immense power Xuan Hao wielded in the Tiandou Empire, a power capable of turning the tide of events; he could even foresee just how terrifying the impact that monster named Xuan Hao would have on the entire continent's future situation.
Given this stark reality, if he were to stubbornly oppose Xuan Hao for such a ridiculous and unrealistic petty squabble, thus jeopardizing his future of establishing the Tang Sect and regaining its former glory...
Then Tang San would truly become a complete joke!
In his previous life, he jumped off a cliff to prove his loyalty to the Tang Clan's ultimate techniques. Now, reborn, his ultimate dream is to stand at the pinnacle of this continent and recreate the glory of the Tang Clan in this other world!
Instead of spending his entire life as a marginal figure in the outer sect of the Tang Clan, as he did in his previous life.
He has things he must do; he carries the legacy of the Tang Clan on his shoulders!
Compared to the grand blueprint for the future that he values, if he were to turn against Ning Rongrong, break with Xiao Wu, and fall out with a monster like Xuan Hao for the sake of Yu Xiaogang—a teacher who no longer holds much practical value for his future cultivation…
Is it really worth it?
Tang San asked himself this question over and over again in his heart.
Although Xuan Hao, that monster, acted domineeringly, he never actually showed any real malice or suppression towards Tang San.
Even Ning Rongrong and the other girls, who were high and mighty, never changed their attitude towards him.
Although they looked down on Yu Xiaogang, they still admired his abilities as Tang San, and Xuan Hao had personally invited him to join the Heaven Dou Self-Improvement Association.
The most crucial point is that Xiao Wu has always treated him with the same open and honest attitude she would have towards her best friend and brother.
Her attitude towards Tang San did not change negatively because of Xuan Hao's appearance or because she refused Xuan Hao's invitation.
What does this tell us?
This shows that back in Notting Academy, Xiao Wu really only considered him a good friend and never had any romantic feelings for him.
All the deep-rooted feelings were just Tang San's unrequited love!
It was all just his wild imagination and wishful thinking.
Now, do I really want to continue to be stubborn and ruin my second life because of this unrequited love that has no future, because of that ridiculous pride?
The answer is clearly no.
When absolute interests and grand future plans weigh heavily on the other side of the scale, emotions and face seem so insignificant.
Just as Tang San took a deep breath, the struggle in his eyes gradually faded and was completely replaced by a cold rationality called "utilitarianism," a rough and urgent voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Young Master! Young Master! We've finally found you!"
Tang San quickly concealed the cold calculation and utilitarianism in his eyes, took a deep breath, and hid his complex thoughts again under his gentle mask.
He stood up, went to greet him, and asked in a calm tone, "Grandpa Tai, why are you in such a hurry to see me?
Is something wrong?"
"Young Master, this is a wonderful thing!"
Old Titan was so excited that his face was flushed.
He took three steps at a time and walked up to Tang San.
"This old servant just suddenly remembered that besides Master, you actually have another blood relative in this Heaven Dou City!"
"Relatives? In this Heavenly Dou City?!"
Upon hearing this, Tang San's pupils contracted.
He frowned, looking at old Titan with a puzzled expression:
"Grandpa Titan, didn't you tell me before that after the Clear Sky Sect had a fierce conflict with the Spirit Hall back then, it completely closed itself off from the world and no one even knew the exact location of the sect?
If that's the case, how could there still be my relatives in a place like Heaven Dou City, which is in the eye of the storm?"
"Oh dear, young master, this is my fault! When we recognized each other before, I was so excited and happy that I forgot about this!"
Old Titan slapped his thigh and quickly explained, "It's true that the Haotian Sect has closed its doors to the world.
However, your sister, Tang Yuehua, has not returned to the sect all these years, but has stayed in Tiandou City!"
"Aunt...?" Tang San was completely stunned. This title was too unfamiliar and distant to him.
"Yes! It's your own aunt!"
Old Titan stared intently at Tang San, "Young Master, you must not underestimate your aunt.
Miss Yuehua has painstakingly cultivated her influence in the Heaven Dou Empire for many years and is now the owner of Yuexuan, the most elegant residence in Heaven Dou City!
She enjoys extremely high prestige in the noble circles of the entire Heaven Dou Empire, and even the Heaven Dou Emperor treats her with great courtesy.
It can be said that she controls the most powerful and influential connections in Heaven Dou City!"
"Young Master, now that you have come to Heaven Dou City, you must have great ambitions and build your own power!
However, although our Power Clan is loyal, we have been suppressed for many years, and our foundation is not what it used to be. In addition, the Spirit Hall's spies are always watching us closely.
If we make any big moves in the open, we will probably be brutally crushed by the Spirit Hall soon."
"However, if Miss Yuehua were to secretly assist us, the situation would be completely different!"
"She has a wide network of connections and a perfect cover identity.
If you, young master, need any resources, intelligence, or connections in the future, just ask, and she will definitely be able to provide you with tremendous help!"
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