Chapter 312: Sect or Woman, Tang Hao, you can only choose one (Part 2)
Ah Yin shook her head, crossed her arms, and said, "Brother Hao, I'm a traditional woman. I don't want children before marriage. What will others think of us? Besides, having a genius son isn't that simple."
Tang Hao looked at Ah Yin's expression. He really wanted to tell her that they had a son who inherited both of their martial souls, and that if they gave birth to him, they would definitely gain the sect's approval.
But Tang Hao also knew that Ah Yin wouldn't believe him.
"Ah Yin, alright, I'll try my best to get the sect to accept us again. As long as I become a Title Douluo, the sect won't refuse my request," Tang Hao said firmly.
Tang Hao knew that his father truly hated Ah Yin; he just hoped that he could change his mind.
To gain acceptance from the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao resolved to cultivate diligently and strive to become a Title Douluo. Once he achieved this, he would bring Ah Yin to the Clear Sky Sect and formally join them.
To this end, Tang Hao ventured to the shores of the Lake of Life, hunting down the Titan Giant Ape to obtain his most suitable ninth spirit ring, thus advancing to Title Douluo.
Filled with joy, he wanted to return to the Clear Sky Sect in his glorious title of Title Douluo, but Ah Yin had vanished, leaving behind a letter in the room.
Tang Hao read the letter and learned what had happened.
It turned out that the Clear Sky Sect had discovered Ah Yin's location and launched a surprise attack, abducting her. At the end of the letter, Tang Tian requested that Tang Hao go to Star Luo Beach so that father and son could meet.
And so—
Tang Tian went to the designated location as his father requested.
The Clear Sky Sect members glared angrily at Tang Hao, who stood in the center, with Ah Yin bound and restrained beside him.
Tang Tian cut to the chase, saying, "Hao'er, you've been blinded by this woman all these years. You not only killed Tang Xiao, but also violated sect taboos by killing a Haotian Sect disciple. However, considering you were bewitched by this soul beast demoness, I'll give you a chance."
"Leave this woman. If you can't do it, we will. I'll kill her, and you can return to the Haotian Sect."
At this moment, Ah Yin was bound with ropes, her mouth taped shut, looking pitifully at Tang Hao with tears in her eyes.
Tang Hao was heartbroken, looking at Tang Tian and saying, "Daddy, why are you putting me in such a difficult position? Can't you just accept Ah Yin?"
Tang Tian looked at Tang Hao and said, "Forgive her? Do you think that's possible?"
Tang Hao directly displayed his power. As a Title Douluo, he was a force to be reckoned with in any sect.
Tang Tian looked at the strength Tang Hao displayed, his face showing excitement.
"Daddy, I've already become a Title Douluo. With my strength, I can become an elder in the Clear Sky Sect. My ninth ring has a lifespan of 100,000 years. Given time, I could even become someone like Grandpa Tang Chen. The Clear Sky Sect needs my return, but I only have one request: I just want Ah Yin." Tang Hao said, his eyes red and his breath coming in ragged gasps.
Hearing Tang Hao's request, Tang Tian calmed down. He looked at Tang Hao deeply and said, "Then my answer is that it's impossible."
Tang Hao angrily questioned, "Why?"
"Because this vixen has bewitched my two good sons into killing each other! She has bewitched Hao'er, violating the taboo of my Clear Sky Sect—fratricide!" Tang Tian pointed at Ah Yin and said, "Hao'er, come back to the Clear Sky Sect. I can overlook the wicked things you did before, and the Clear Sky Sect can overlook them, but this vixen absolutely cannot stay."
"Daddy, Ah Yin isn't a vixen!" "Tang Hao said.
"You can only choose one, Hao'er, between the sect and the woman." Tang Tian said.
"I..." Hearing this, Tang Hao felt a pang of sorrow.
Another test appeared in his eyes.
The fifth test of the top eight tests of the Asura God:
Option 1: Choose the sect and let the Haotian Sect execute Ah Yin. Reward: Soul Ring age +10,000 years.
Option 2: Choose the woman and completely betray the Haotian Sect to rescue Ah Yin. Reward: Ah Yin's favorability +50, Soul Ring age +500.
Tang Hao looked at the content of the fifth test and fell into a dilemma again. On one side was his sect, and on the other side was himself. The two women he deeply loved were both ties he couldn't sever, yet now he was forced to choose.
Tang Hao suddenly missed Qian Xunji, whom he had hated for so long.
If Qian Xunji had captured A Yin now, Tang Hao wouldn't be in this predicament. He could simply unleash the power of the Haotian Sect and smash Qian Xunji to death, rescuing A Yin from Qian Xunji's clutches and achieving his revenge.
But why was A Yin in the hands of his own sect?
An elder of the Haotian Sect pointed at Tang Hao's nose and said, "Tang Hao, for this woman, you killed Tang Xiao and even killed disciples of the Haotian Sect. Do you intend to betray the Haotian Sect?"
Another elder said, "Now the Sect Master has given you a chance to leave that vixen and return to the Haotian Sect. Don't be ungrateful."
Tang Tian said earnestly, "Hao'er, don't be so stubborn."
Hearing the sect's urging, Tang Hao weighed his options between the sect and Ah Yin. He glanced at Ah Yin and suddenly noticed a hint of disappointment in her eyes, causing his heart to tremble.
Yes, the man who had promised to pluck the stars from the sky for her was now unable to even guarantee her life because of his internal struggle between the sect and her.
Tang Hao was filled with guilt towards Ah Yin.
Suddenly, Ah Yin licked the sticky cloth from the corner of her mouth, and said to Tang Hao,
"Brother Hao, don't worry about me. Go back to the Haotian Sect. You don't need to betray the Haotian Sect for me. I'm already content to have met a man like you in this life." "After saying this, Ah Yin closed her eyes, her expression one of calm acceptance of death.
Tang Tian, being an old fox, naturally sensed the hidden meaning in Ah Yin's words. Enraged, Tang Tian slapped Ah Yin across the face, saying, "You vixen, stop trying to sow discord between Hao'er and me!"
"Dad," Tang Hao said, his eyes red and his breath ragged, "Ah Yin didn't try to sow discord between us. She just wanted me to choose the Haotian Sect. Why did you hit her?"
"This vixen..." Tang Tian was momentarily at a loss for words.
The other elders were already furious. One elder said to Tang Tian, "Tang Hao has been bewitched by this 100,000-year-old soul beast. Sect Master, kill her. Only by killing her will Tang Hao change his mind."
"That's right. With this witch around, the Clear Sky Sect will never have peace."
"Our Clear Sky Sect's two stars were bewitched by this witch and turned against each other. Tang Xiao died at Tang Hao's hands, and Tang Hao was completely manipulated by her. Now, the entire Soul Master world has become a laughingstock, except for this witch."
"I understand." Tang Tian gave Tang Hao a deep look, drew his sword, and walked towards Ah Yin.
The elders' constant accusations of her being a witch were the final straw, and Tang Hao made a decision that defied his ancestors.
His Clear Sky Hammer grew larger, surrounded by Soul Rings, and his Killing God Domain expanded, directly stunning some Clear Sky Sect disciples.
Seeing this, the Clear Sky Sect elders realized that Tang Hao was serious.
"Tang Hao, are you going to make an enemy of the sect for this witch?" an elder of the Clear Sky Sect angrily questioned.
"For Ah Yin, what does it matter if I defy the entire world?" Tang Hao's eyes were bloodshot, his breath ragged, as he charged towards Ah Yin with the Clear Sky Hammer at incredible speed, determined to rescue her.
"You dare!" Several Clear Sky Sect elders swung their Clear Sky Hammers, blocking Tang Hao's path.
However, at this moment, for love, Tang Hao unleashed his full power, smashing each elder into a pile of mud with a single blow.
When the first Clear Sky Sect elder died under Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Hao was indifferent.
Although I betrayed the Clear Sky Sect, it was just an illusion. I only betrayed the Clear Sky Sect within the illusion; I did not betray the Clear Sky Sect itself.
Seeing that Tang Hao was about to kill Ah Yin, Tang Hao, his eyes burning with rage, hurled the Clear Sky Hammer.
Tang Tian hadn't expected Tang Hao to attack him. Although he dodged, he was still injured in the arm by the Clear Sky Hammer.
Taking advantage of the situation, Tang Hao went to Ah Yin's side, picked her up, released the soul power seal on her body, and protected her behind him.
"You—you unfilial son, you unfilial son! How many resources has the Haotian Sect spent nurturing you, and yet you turn against your father for a woman!" Tang Tian, clutching his injured arm, his eyes red and panting heavily.
"Daddy, Tang Hao has no other requests in life, only that you let me be with Ah Yin. If the Haotian Sect won't accept me, then I'll leave the Haotian Sect. Don't force me!" Tang Hao, his eyes red and panting heavily, stood like a proud rooster.
(End of Chapter)