(AN: Against true manipulators, Qian Renxue is just a kid with a stick, there is a hint: the reason why Tang san is alive has other deeper truths, you know with an eyesore like him jumping around why did Qian Renxue not just slap him to death and burn out his soul. And It is not just because she is wary of the God King Tang San.(At the start she was wary)
Unlike the others(one belongs to LOTM universe and the other belongs to this universe) Qian renxue's manipulation has certain rough edges. This part makes us understand tang san's growth even after difficulties is very smooth sailing
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Chapter 513:Finding the Vast sea cosmic Shroud....a co incidence
For a brief moment, the suffocating pressure hanging over Tang San's heart seemed to lessen.
Ning Rongrong's expression soon became serious again.
"After we completed our special training in the Northern Forest, we returned to Shrek Academy."
Her gaze softened as she looked at Tang San.
"We came to know about the destruction of Tang sect and death of Ma Hongjun..."
The atmosphere was a little sad as they talked about their old companion who was already dead.
" Dean Flender told us that you had already returned to the Clear Sky Clan."
Oscar nodded.
"So Rongrong insisted we come find you immediately. It's not suitable for both of us to go on another long training journey when you might need our help. "
Ning Rongrong glared at him, though a faint blush appeared on her face. Oscar only grinned wider.
Tang San felt warmth spread through his chest. In this world full of schemes, bloodshed, and betrayal, these old companions still remained unchanged.
He stepped forward and embraced both of them tightly.
"It's good to have you here."
Oscar grinned and patted Tang San's back.
"Of course. We're Shrek Seven Devils."
Tang San's smile deepened.
For the first time since returning from the Slaughter City and witnessing the destruction of Tang Sect, he felt as though he had truly returned home.
Yet at that very moment—
BOOOOOOM!
An explosion far greater than the previous ones shook the entire mountain range.
The sky behind them turned purple and crimson as two terrifying auras collided once more.
Tang Hao's expression changed instantly.
His face became deathly pale as he looked toward the Clear Sky Clan.
"That aura…"
The earth trembled violently beneath their feet. Loose stones rolled down the slopes while frightened birds fled into the sky in large flocks.
The distant horizon flickered between crimson and dark purple as if two natural disasters were colliding against one another.
Oscar's face paled slightly.
"Is… is this another kind of cataclysm?"
Over the past few years, rumors had quietly spread throughout the continent among commoners and low-level soul masters alike.
The fall of the 3 great clans.
Many people had started believing that Heaven itself was bringing calamity upon the continent.
Ning Rongrong unconsciously bit her lip.The words struck directly at the deepest pain in her heart.
The once glorious Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had already fallen from its peak.
After Sword Douluo was crippled and Bone Douluo mysteriously disappeared, countless forces had begun carving away at the clan's influence like wolves tearing apart wounded prey.
Her father, Ning Fengzhi… At the thought of him, her eyes turned red.
Ever since that day, Ning Fengzhi had become like a completely different person. Sometimes he would lock himself inside his room for days without speaking. Other times he would suddenly mutter incomprehensible words while clawing at his own head.
Even the clan's internal affairs were now mostly managed by Chen Dao.
Yet the situation only continued worsening.
Two of her younger brothers, both inheritors of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, had already been assassinated during the internal turmoil.
The enemies surrounding the clan clearly did not wish for another powerful support-type soul master to rise again.
As for Ning Rongrong herself, because she only possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, her talent ceiling was visibly lower. In the eyes of those ambitious forces, she posed far less threat.
That was precisely why Chen Dao had secretly arranged for her to leave with Oscar, to run away.
Thinking about the clan's current state and her father's broken condition, tears gradually welled up in Ning Rongrong's eyes.
Xiao Wu gently held her hand. Her voice was soft.
"Rongrong…"
Ning Rongrong lowered her head silently.
Oscar immediately realized his careless words had touched upon her pain.
"Rongrong, I didn't mean—"
She shook her head lightly.
"I know."
"But sometimes… it still feels unreal."
"The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was once one of the upper three sects…"
Her voice trembled slightly toward the end. Tang San quietly watched this scene.
His expression darkened. The continent he knew from his memories had already become completely unrecognizable.
The Tang Sect had been destroyed.The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had declined.
Spirit Hall had become more terrifying than ever. And now even the Clear Sky Clan was facing destruction.
Meanwhile, the explosions in the distant mountains suddenly stopped.
An eerie silence spread through the area.
Everyone instinctively looked toward the mountain depths.
The oppressive pressure that had been constantly shaking the surroundings had also disappeared.
Tang Hao's expression immediately became grave.
"The battle is over…"
No one knew who had won. But regardless of the outcome, staying here any longer would be extremely dangerous.
Tang San immediately spoke,
"Let's leave this place first."
The others nodded without objection.
However , they had not travelled far before the group abruptly stopped once more, because of a landslide.
Noticing an object in the land slide Tang San's face was solemn but his heart was filled with uncontrollable ecstasy.
In front of them, amidst the rubble caused by the earlier landslides, a blue crystal object floated quietly in the air.
The moment it appeared, rich oceanic aura spread through the surroundings, which made the air itself became moist.
Soft blue light rippled outward like waves beneath moonlight.
"The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud…"
Tang san stared at the artefact with burning eyes.
In his memories, this object had been the key that led him toward the inheritance of the Sea God.
He had thought he would be unable to find it after knowing that Xue Qinghe had already lost it. However fate seemed to favour him and now—It had appeared before him once again.
Blue divine light gathered above the artefact and a majestic phantom slowly manifested in the air.
The figure wore azure divine robes, and endless oceanic pressure surrounded him like an eternal sea.
His calm voice echoed through the area.
"I am the Sea God, Poseidon."