Tang Hao had never imagined that Lin Fan would also be a twin martial soul possessor.
What shocked him even more was that within his own Slaughter God Domain, Lin Fan seemed completely unaffected by the killing intent.
Instead, it was himself who, under the influence of Lin Fan's martial spirit saturated with killing intent, felt as though he had returned to the City of Slaughter—his heart overwhelmed by bloodlust.
At the same time, Tang Hao finally understood why five years ago Lin Fan had only been at Rank 92, yet now, after five short years, he had reached Rank 98.
The power of a second martial soul, combined with five 100,000-year spirit rings, carried such immense spirit power that any Spirit Master could reach Rank 98.
"Shura Domain!" Lin Fan snorted coldly, releasing an even more terrifying wave of killing intent that manifested into reality.
In an instant, Tang Hao's Slaughter God Domain was shattered, causing both father and son to turn pale.
"Kill! Kill! I'll kill you!"
Tang San fared even worse. After less than three seconds within the Shura Domain, his eyes had already turned scarlet, and his inner bloodlust was completely drawn out by the oppressive killing intent.
Especially with Lin Fan—his sworn enemy who had killed Xiao Wu—standing right before him, Tang San could no longer restrain his murderous rage. Screaming madly, he fired his self-crafted hidden weapons wildly in every direction.
"So this is the true terror of a twin martial soul Spirit Master once they've fully grown!"
Tang Hao, already severely wounded, spat out another mouthful of blood as his domain collapsed under Lin Fan's pressure. Wiping the blood from his lips, he thought grimly to himself.
Then he turned to the sight of Tang San, who was already losing control under the Shura Domain's influence.
Tang Hao realized that Tang San's spirit power was surging chaotically throughout his body, his aura unstable.
If he hesitated any longer, Tang San would soon suffer a mental collapse within the Shura Domain and ultimately die from an explosive backlash.
Lin Fan also noticed Tang San's state, but he did nothing—he only watched Tang Hao coldly, as if forcing him to make a decision.
Tang Hao's expression was conflicted. No… I can't let Little San continue like this!
Little San also has twin martial souls. His talent far surpasses mine. His future achievements will definitely be greater than mine. Only after he grows up will there be hope of revenge.
That's why, today, Little San absolutely cannot die here!
Thinking of Tang San's situation, Tang Hao had no choice but to compromise. He said to Lin Fan:
"Alright, Lin Fan. I will return to the Haotian Sect with you, and I'll follow you to reconcile with Spirit Hall.
At that time, no matter what Spirit Hall chooses to do with me—whether kill me or tear me apart—I will not resist.
But I have one condition. Since I am returning, Little San must return with me to the Haotian Sect, acknowledge his ancestry, and be recognized as a son of the clan. Also, during the reconciliation, you must ensure that for the next ten years, Spirit Hall will not lay a hand on Little San."
After saying this, Tang Hao seemed like a balloon deflating, his face slack and weary, as if he had aged another decade in an instant.
Little San… the situation leaves me no choice. This is the only way to protect you and allow you to grow. Father believes that within ten years, even without the Haotian Sect, you will still gain the strength to protect yourself.
Lin Fan smiled faintly. "See? Isn't this better? Meaningless resistance can't save you… and it won't save the Haotian Sect either."
"But don't worry. With your grandfather present, Spirit Hall won't dare kill you outright during the talks."
Lin Fan understood clearly—Tang Hao's compromise was entirely for Tang San's sake.
His condition made it obvious: Tang Hao only wanted Tang San to safely grow stronger, to one day inherit his vengeance.
But ten years? Lin Fan was confident that within just a few years, he would ascend to godhood.
Even if Tang San sought revenge by then, Lin Fan cared nothing for it—unless Tang San's achievements could surpass even the Shura God.
But that was simply impossible.
As Lin Fan withdrew the Shura Domain, Tang Hao rushed to Tang San's side and knocked him unconscious with a palm strike.
"Let's go. We'll return to the Haotian Sect with you." Tang Hao hoisted the unconscious Tang San onto his back and spoke to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan summoned the Azure Shadow Sword beneath his feet and said calmly, "Come aboard. In your condition, how many days would it take you to reach the sect on foot?"
Seeing Lin Fan's martial spirit manifest into a massive two-meter-long sword, Tang Hao didn't argue and simply stepped onto it, standing behind Lin Fan.
With a sharp whoosh, the Azure Shadow Sword soared through the air, swiftly leaving the Blue Silver Forest behind.
Tang Hao cast one last lingering glance toward the waterfall, only lowering his gaze once it had completely vanished from sight.
"Since the incident with the Blue Silver Emperor, I suppose you don't even know where the new Haotian Sect is located, do you?" Lin Fan asked evenly.
"…I do not." Tang Hao admitted, shame coloring his voice.
"Useless." Lin Fan spat coldly.
"Do you know how many young disciples of the Haotian Sect have been trapped in the mountains because of you? They've never seen the outside world. Even as Spirit Masters, they are denied the chance to experience the vast and colorful world of the Spirit Master realm. For them, is that not a tragedy?"
Tang Hao was overwhelmed with guilt, unable to respond.
Over the years, it was true—he had never once sought out the sect's new location.
After the Blue Silver Emperor's death, apart from Tang San and his desire for vengeance, nothing else mattered to him.
Seeing that Tang Hao fell silent, Lin Fan no longer pressed the matter. He had already said what needed to be said.
Instead, he focused on the journey ahead.
By the next day at noon, Lin Fan carried Tang Hao and Tang San into a rugged mountain range.
Not a single town could be seen for hundreds of li, prompting Tang Hao to ask in surprise:
"The Haotian Sect… now resides in such a remote, desolate place?"
"What do you think?" Lin Fan replied flatly.
After flying another ten minutes, the peak of the Haotian Sect finally came into view.
But Lin Fan did not fly them directly inside. Instead, he stopped at the outer mountain gate, where the words "Haotian Sect" were carved into the stone.
Leaving Tang Hao at the gate, Lin Fan entered alone. The guards stationed there recognized him immediately and allowed him to pass without obstruction.
When he reached the inner grounds, he found Tang Xiao and Tang Yuehua waiting in the plaza before the main hall.
"Brother Lin, you're back!" Tang Yuehua called out joyfully, running up to him.
"Lin Fan, well? Did you find my second brother?" Tang Xiao asked anxiously.
Tang Yuehua didn't speak, but her hopeful gaze made her feelings clear.
"Yes. It went rather smoothly. I've brought Tang Hao back. He's waiting at the outer gate right now." Lin Fan smiled.
"Big brother, let's go welcome second brother back!" Tang Yuehua said happily.
"Good." Tang Xiao nodded immediately.
The two were just about to leave when—
"Stop right there!"
Three figures emerged from the entrance of the main hall—the Second Elder, Third Elder, and Seventh Elder.
"If Tang Hao has truly returned to repent, then why should the Sect Master himself go welcome him? He must first show sincerity—step by step, kneeling from the outer gate until he reaches the main hall," the Second Elder declared sternly.
"Tang Long," the Seventh Elder ordered one of the third-generation disciples coldly, "go tell Tang Hao. If he cannot do this, then he doesn't deserve to enter."
"This…" Tang Xiao hesitated, at a loss for words.
"Yes, Elders." Tang Long cupped his fists and departed with the message.
"Three Elders, isn't this demand too harsh on my second brother?" Tang Yuehua asked helplessly.
Harsh? The Third Elder shook his head. Allowing him to return at all is already the greatest concession we can offer. If Tang Hao cannot even show this much sincerity, why should we believe that he's truly repentant this time?
Little sister, the Elders are right. Tang Xiao stopped Tang Yuehua from speaking further. If the second brother wishes to be accepted again, he must demonstrate his sincerity.