Chapter 311: Sect or Woman, Tang Hao, you can only choose one (Part 1)
You two brothers must fight to the death. Whoever survives, I'll go with them.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao wore expressions of disbelief.
Was this really the gentle and understanding Ah Yin who said these words?
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao both deeply loved Ah Yin; they couldn't bear the pain of losing her. But to ask them to take up arms against their own brother was something they simply couldn't do.
"You don't want to?" Ah Yin said with a disappointed look, "You can't even grant me this small request? You used to say you loved me and were willing to give me all the good things in the world."
Tang Xiao said with a conflicted look, "Ah Yin, it's not that we don't want to agree, but you're asking us brothers to fight to the death. Hao is my brother after all, how can I bring myself to do it?"
At this moment, although Tang Xiao's talent was inferior to Tang Hao's, his age was a significant advantage. When they met, Tang Hao was only a level 71 Soul Saint, while Tang Xiao was already a level 78 Soul Saint. The older brother clearly had the upper hand.
Ah Yin ignored Tang Xiao and instead looked at Tang Hao, who was standing to the side in a daze.
At this moment, Tang Hao's eyes triggered the second test of the top eight trials of the Asura God. The second test of the top eight trials:
Option 1: Agree to Ah Yin's request, fight Tang Xiao to the death, and win this battle of brothers, winning Ah Yin's heart. Reward: Ah Yin's kiss, Ah Yin's favorability +50.
Option 2: Refuse Ah Yin, do not fight Tang Xiao to the death.
After the top eight trials ended, Tang Hao's face was blank for a long time before he came to his senses. He looked deeply at his brother of many years, Tang Xiao.
Finally, Tang Hao made a decision.
"How about another way?" Tang Xiao pleaded humbly. He couldn't bear to part with Ah Yin, but he couldn't bring himself to swing the Clear Sky Hammer at his brother.
However, just because Tang Xiao couldn't do it didn't mean no one else couldn't.
"Haotian Hammer, Chaotic Cloak—"
A Haotian Hammer swung down, and before Tang Xiao could react, he was struck squarely, his body flying backward, his spine shattered. The attacker was ruthless and cunning; when Tang Xiao fell to the ground, his body was no longer human, but rather like a blood bag.
Tang Xiao stared in shock at his attacker, struggling to speak, "Brother Hao, why...why?"
Tang Hao said guiltily, "Brother, I'm sorry, but I just love A Yin too much."
Tang Hao slowly raised the Haotian Hammer, aimed it at Tang Xiao, and brought it down, ending Tang Xiao's life.
Tang Hao only wanted to continue his tender moments with A Yin in this illusion. He repeatedly told himself that this was just an illusion, and even if he killed Tang Xiao in the illusion, he wouldn't bear the guilt of killing his own brother; it was just an illusion.
Tang Xiao was dead, and Tang Hao had finally received A Yin's kiss!
When Ah Yin's soft, jelly-like lips pressed against Tang Hao's rugged face, Tang Hao felt it was all worthwhile.
"Brother Hao, I knew you liked me more than Brother Xiao. Ah Yin loves you the most," Ah Yin said.
Hearing Ah Yin's words, Tang Hao seemed encouraged. He pointed to a star in the sky and said, "Ah Yin, do you see that star in the sky?"
"Yes, I see it. Why?" Ah Yin asked curiously.
"From now on, whatever you like, even the stars in the sky, I, Tang Hao, will pluck them down for you," Tang Hao declared boldly.
"Really?" Ah Yin's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly.
"Of course, a man's word is his bond," Tang Hao said, patting his chest.
Ah Yin said, "I don't want any stars in the sky, Brother Hao. I just want you to stay by my side forever."
Hearing this, Tang Hao felt a surge of warmth in his heart. This was his Ah Yin.
Their happy days together didn't last long. Aside from that one kiss, Tang Hao hadn't even held Ah Yin's hand once. His killing of his brother for a woman became common knowledge in the Soul Master world. This enraged the Clear Sky Sect. His father, Tang Tian, immediately ordered Ah Yin's arrest and sent a message through the Soul Master world to Tang Hao: hand Ah Yin over to the Clear Sky Sect immediately, and the sect would forgive his momentary mistake. Of course, it was impossible for the Clear Sky Sect to harm a genius like Tang Hao, but Ah Yin, this femme fatale, was someone Tang Tian wasn't going to let go of.
So, the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect came out of seclusion, going all out. Knowing this, Tang Hao was caught in a dilemma.
On one hand, he was a sect slave; on the other hand, he deeply loved Ah Yin. Having lost her for so many years, he cherished every moment she was with him. Tang Hao truly, truly couldn't live without Ah Yin.
If he handed Ah Yin over to the sect, Tang Hao knew what awaited her. He didn't want to, and dared not even think about it.
Trigger: The third of the nine trials of the Asura God:
Option 1: Hand over Ah Yin to the Clear Sky Sect, triggering the sect-related assessment, reward: All Soul Ring Age +10,000.
Option 2: Refuse to hand Ah Yin over to the sect, triggering the romance-related assessment, reward: All Soul Ring Age +1,000, Ah Yin's Favorability +30.
Whether from the perspective of loyalty to the sect or the mission rewards, Option 1 is undoubtedly the most valuable. However, in Tang Hao's heart, killing Tang Xiao has nothing to do with Ah Yin. How could he hand Ah Yin over to the sect?
Besides, Tang Hao cannot sever his love for Ah Yin.
"Brother Hao, I know this is a difficult thing for you. I was just joking with you two brothers. I didn't expect you to actually do it. I'm sorry for putting you in this difficult position," Ah Yin said to Brother Hao with teary eyes. "Why don't you hand me over to the Haotian Sect?"
Hearing Ah Yin's words, Tang Hao's machismo kicked in. He said, "Ah Yin, I'll take responsibility for my actions. Killing Tang Xiao has nothing to do with you. I won't implicate you. Don't worry, as long as I, Tang Hao, am here, no one can hurt you."
Tang Hao's words moved Ah Yin deeply, and she gained another 30 points of favorability. Seeing Ah Yin's favorability increase by 30 points, just 10 points away from 100, Tang Hao was greatly encouraged. He could finally win Ah Yin over and relive that tender night from decades ago!
Having made up his mind, Tang Hao directly refused his father's request and kept Ah Yin by his side.
After making this decision, Tang Hao repeatedly told himself:
This is just an illusion. The Haotian Sect in the illusion is not the real Haotian Sect. It's all fake. I, Tang Hao, am only loyal to the Haotian Sect in the real world, not to the Haotian Sect in the illusion.
That evening, two disciples from the Clear Sky Sect came to capture Ah Yin. Tang Hao refused, and a fight broke out. Ultimately, Tang Hao killed the two disciples and fled with Ah Yin.
The Clear Sky Sect was instantly enraged and issued a bounty on Tang Hao and Ah Yin throughout the Soul Master world!
Tang Hao, meanwhile, cultivated while working as a blacksmith to earn money to support Ah Yin.
In a certain city of the Star Luo Empire,
Ah Yin's eyes lit up as she looked at a sparkling diamond ring. She tugged at Tang Hao's sleeve and said shyly, "Brother Hao, I want this big diamond ring, can you..."
Tang Hao looked at the diamond ring, then at the price, and hesitated. He said, "Ah Yin, this diamond ring is too expensive."
"Brother Hao, didn't you say you'd pluck the stars from the sky for me?" Ah Yin said tearfully, her voice filled with grievance.
"But..." Tang Hao looked at his empty wallet with a troubled expression. Not long ago, he had worked for Ah Yin to earn money to buy a sea-view house, which had already used up all the savings he brought from the Haotian Sect, and he had even borrowed a large sum of money at high interest rates. If he were to buy such a big diamond ring, wouldn't he have to sell his blood and kidneys next?
"Alright, Brother Hao, I know we don't have money. It's my fault. I shouldn't have asked you to buy this and that. Let's go." Ah Yin considerately pulled Tang Hao away from the stall, but the look of disappointment in her eyes couldn't be hidden from Tang Hao.
Tang Hao saw a character flash above Ah Yin's head: Ah Yin's favorability -30.
Seeing this, Tang Hao immediately panicked. The thing a man fears most is saying he can't do it. He immediately pulled Ah Yin to the diamond ring stand.
"Boss, I'll buy this diamond ring!" "Tang Hao said.
So, Tang Hao borrowed another high-interest loan to help A Yin buy the diamond ring. Logically speaking, Tang Hao was a genius of the Clear Sky Sect. Over the years, although he had become obsessed with making a living and neglected his cultivation, his soul power had already reached the Soul Douluo level. He shouldn't be short of money.
Unfortunately, his martial soul was too distinctive—the Clear Sky Hammer!
He was wanted by the sect. If he used the Clear Sky Hammer anywhere, he would immediately attract the Clear Sky Sect's pursuit. Tang Hao could only do a job that didn't require using his martial soul, such as blacksmithing, which he was good at.
Fortunately, his blacksmithing skills were superb, at least at the level of a divine craftsman. The ironware he made could earn a relatively high price. Although it couldn't meet A Yin's high consumption needs, it could still meet her mid-range consumption needs.
Of course, what made Tang Hao a little resentful was that he had been pouring his heart out to A Yin, but so far, he hadn't slept with her yet.
Whenever he thought about sleeping with A Yin..." When A Yin was trying to create a little Tang San, she would always find a reason to refuse Tang Hao.
For example: "Sorry, Brother Hao, I'm on my period today, it's inconvenient."
Tang Hao: "The Blue Silver Emperor gets periods too?"
A Yin: "I'm already a human, humans experience these things, so I will too!"
Tang Hao: @#￥&
Having finally gotten through A Yin's period, Tang Hao wanted to create a little Tang San again.
A Yin: "Brother Hao, I'm a conservative woman, I want to save our precious time for our wedding day."
Although Tang Hao felt warm inside, something felt off, so he found an opportunity to formally propose to A Yin.
However, A Yin refused, saying she wanted a grand wedding and to formally and gloriously marry into the Tang family.
Tang Hao was troubled by A Yin's request.
Tang Hao said: "A Yin, don't you know, because of Brother Xiao's matter, the Clear Sky Sect is currently wanted by us, my father will never allow you to marry into our Clear Sky Sect."
"Ah Yin pouted and said, "Brother Hao, I knew it. You're still upset about the request I made back then, right?"
"No, no, Ah Yin, you misunderstood. I just felt that the Haotian Sect wouldn't accept us," Tang Hao said.
Ah Yin wiped away her tears and said, "They won't accept me, right? But if you hand me over to the Haotian Sect, they'll accept you again, right?"
"I just want your family's approval, Brother Hao, and a marriage that everyone accepts. Is it really that difficult?" Ah Yin said sadly.
"Ah Yin," Tang Hao had an idea and said, "How about this, we have a child. As long as our child inherits our talents and martial souls, the Clear Sky Sect will have no choice but to accept it."
(End of this chapter)