Chapter 194: Tang San Hears the Bad News
After chatting happily for a while, Yang Xiong left alone to search for the Sky Blue Bull Python.
The Sky Blue Bull Python's body was indeed incredibly large. Even when submerged in the water, its head alone was intimidating, especially with the terrifying aura it emanated. As one of the strongest soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest, it was deserving of its reputation.
Yang Xiong approached the Sky Blue Bull Python: "Senior Da Ming, may I ask you something?"
The Sky Blue Bull Python let out a strange cry, clearly disdainful of Yang Xiong and the others: "Human, although you helped Xiao Wu, you hunted us 100,000-year soul beasts. I do not wish to associate with you."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but chuckle: "You can't blame me for this. Humans and soul beasts have always been at odds. Soul masters need to obtain soul rings to cultivate. Especially the stronger the soul master, the higher the demand for top-tier soul rings. This is the law of the world, and it's not something I, as a soul master, can change."
"Moreover, this time I've actually helped you. If I hadn't intervened, Xiao Wu would have probably been captured by someone. From any perspective, you should owe me a favor."
The Sky Blue Bull Python's eyes glowed with a faint blue light, its gaze penetrating, as if it could capture one's soul. It was indeed one of the top soul beasts in the world.
"Human, what is it that you want from me?"
Yang Xiong quickly responded: "I just wanted to ask you about something, a secret place in the Star Dou Forest."
The Sky Blue Bull Python seemed slightly angered, and the space around it seemed to crackle with thunder: "Human, although you helped us, I won't assist you in finding 100,000-year soul beasts, and I certainly won't betray the soul beast race."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "I'm just asking you a simple question. All I need you to do is confirm whether it exists or not."
After hesitating for a while, the Sky Blue Bull Python spoke: "What do you want to ask? But I can't guarantee I'll answer you."
Yang Xiong's expression turned serious: "Senior Da Ming, have you ever heard of a secret place in the Life Lake?"
The Sky Blue Bull Python shook its head: "I have lived in the Life Lake my entire life and have never heard of any secret places here."
Yang Xiong was puzzled. Normally, the Sky Blue Bull Python had lived in the Life Lake for tens of thousands of years, and it was a dominant existence. How could it not have any awareness of something hidden within its own domain?
Yang Xiong quickly asked, "Have you ever heard of Di Tian and Xiong Jun? They should also be 100,000-year soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest."
Upon hearing this, the Sky Blue Bull Python froze. After a long pause, it spoke: "The two soul beasts you speak of, I haven't seen them. I only heard about them once when I was young. But unfortunately, it was so long ago that I haven't heard anything about them since."
Yang Xiong could tell from the Sky Blue Bull Python's reaction that it had indeed encountered Di Tian and Xiong Jun, but these fierce beasts had probably been hiding in the depths of the Life Lake and didn't often show themselves.
When Yang Xiong returned to Ning Rongrong's side, he found Tang San with a distorted expression, looking furious, while Xiao Wu was by his side, trying to comfort him.
Yang Xiong quietly asked Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, what happened to Tang San?"
Ning Rongrong quickly responded, "Tang San has just learned about the destruction of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus family, and he also knows about the current situation of the Master. That's why he's so furious."
Tang San suddenly turned to Yang Xiong: "Yang Xiong, what is the current situation of my Master?"
Yang Xiong shook his head: "I'm not sure about the specifics. I've only had people confirm it, but the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus family has been completely wiped out. Every one of their 1,800 members has been killed."
"However, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan survived because they were at a class reunion. As for the Master, his condition doesn't seem too good."
Tang San's face became twisted with anger: "Why? Why would Wuhun Hall do this? That's thousands of lives! Don't they fear the wrath of the people?"
Yang Xiong smiled wryly: "What wrath? Wuhun Hall's strength is overwhelming. They have more than ten Title Douluo, controlling over 60% of the entire Soul Master world's power."
"If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School hadn't made preparations in advance, if I hadn't been preparing for this war years ago, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would probably have been destroyed as well."
Tang San was stunned: "How is that possible? How could you have known that Wuhun Hall would attack the upper three sects? Why didn't you warn the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus family?"
Yang Xiong shook his head: "It's not that I didn't warn them. Both our sect leader, Ning Fengzhi, and the patriarch of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus family, Yu Yuanzhen, knew that a bloody storm was brewing in the Soul Master world."
"Since the Haotian Clan battle all those years ago, Wuhun Hall has been biding its time. There hasn't been a large-scale conflict in the Soul Master world, and it's been unnervingly quiet. It's not like the soul master world of the previous generation, where there was constant fighting."
"Anyone with any vision and insight would understand that Wuhun Hall has been accumulating power all these years. On the one hand, they've been gathering talented young people, and on the other, they've been seizing treasures from the Soul Master world and courting the lower four sects."
"These lower four sects have long since secretly aligned themselves with Wuhun Hall, and since Haotian Clan withdrew from the scene, the upper three sects have been unable to match Wuhun Hall's power. As a result, Wuhun Hall has been growing rapidly, far exceeding everyone's expectations."
Tang San clenched his teeth: "Is Wuhun Hall really that powerful? Is Bibi Dong really that strong?"
Yang Xiong sighed: "Wuhun Hall is not just Bibi Dong, and it's not just the six elders from Wuhun City either."
"The truly terrifying aspect of Wuhun Hall is Qian Daoliu. He is a 99th-level Ultimate Douluo, an existence almost godlike in the Soul Master world. Over the years, only your great-grandfather, Tang Chen, has been able to compete with Qian Daoliu."
"Unfortunately, after Tang Chen went missing, Wuhun Hall had already accumulated the momentum to dominate the world. During the Haotian Clan battle, I suspected they were trying to force Tang Chen to appear, but your great-grandfather never showed up."
"Besides Qian Daoliu, Wuhun Hall also has seven great offerings and nine elders, all of whom are Title Douluo-level experts. The seven offerings are all above level 96, each as powerful as Yu Yuanzhen."
Tang San was shocked by these words. Clearly, it was the first time he had heard about Wuhun Hall's true strength.
Tang San's face was filled with uncertainty, and after a long pause, he asked: "So is it because of their powerful strength that Wuhun Hall wants to annihilate all the sects? Do they really have such grand ambitions?"
Yang Xiong sneered: "It's not just Wuhun Hall. Anyone with enough power will have immense ambition. If it weren't for your great-grandfather's disappearance, perhaps the Haotian Clan would have unified the world."
"For major sects like the upper three sects, there have always been some dark secrets. It's just that they aren't as overt as Wuhun Hall's."
"The Haotian Clan, back in the day, dominated the world, and aside from their immense strength, their methods were also extremely domineering."
Tang San immediately interjected: "That's impossible. The Haotian Clan would never do such a thing."
Yang Xiong stared at Tang San: "Tang San, have you ever gone back to the Haotian Clan since you were born?"
Tang San shook his head: "I was planning to go back to Haotian Clan soon, but now I think I'll wait until I get my sixth soul ring."
Yang Xiong spoke with a hint of meaning: "If you return to Haotian Clan and communicate with the previous generation or even the generation before, you'll understand their approach."
"The Soul Master world operates on the principle of the strong preying on the weak. I came to the Star Dou Forest this time to take the opportunity to kill Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo. This way, we can suppress Wuhun Hall's arrogance. Perhaps they won't dare act so dominantly in the short term."
"Of course, Sect Leader Ning has also expressed his gratitude to you. Your hidden weapons played an important role in this Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School battle. Otherwise, our sect would have faced even greater difficulties."
Tang San's expression changed slightly when he heard this. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had indeed spent a lot of money purchasing hidden weapons, but the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus family had not bought any from him. He knew that his master was aware of his dealings with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
If the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus family had also had hidden weapons, perhaps they wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat.
But who could he blame? Should he blame his master for not telling the family, or should he blame the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus family for neglecting his master?
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After spending a day at the Life Lake, the group prepared to leave.
Before they left, Yang Xiong spoke to Xiao Wu: "Little rabbit, Wuhun Hall suffered heavy losses in Star Dou Forest this time, and they probably won't let this slide."
"You should know, Bibi Dong has twin Martial Souls, and she still lacks many soul rings. If they come back to the Star Dou Forest next time, Bibi Dong will probably come in person. By then, not just you, but even the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python will be in great danger. You three should avoid drawing too much attention."
Xiao Wu sneered: "If that woman dares to come to Star Dou Forest, I'll have Da Ming and Er Ming kill her. I'll make sure to avenge my mother."
Yang Xiong shook his head helplessly: "I've already said that Wuhun Hall is strong. They have more than ten Title Douluo, especially Bibi Dong, whose strength is unfathomable. This time, they only sent two Title Douluo to capture you. Next time, if they send a large group of Title Douluo, you'll be the first target."
"I may not be able to save you next time."
"Also, one more thing. The fact that we killed Wuhun Hall's Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo... you'd better not leak it out. I've helped you this time, but if you get us into trouble, then we won't even be able to remain friends."
Xiao Wu and the Titan Giant Ape, Sky Blue Bull Python, seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this. Although the two 100,000-year soul beasts were strong, they had almost lost Xiao Wu this time. If Bibi Dong really came, no one would survive.
After saying this, Yang Xiong, following Xiao Wu's instructions, prepared to search for the three Thousand-Tons Ant Kings.
After Yang Xiong left, Tang San became anxious: "Xiao Wu, leave Star Dou Forest with me. I feel like you're not safe here. It seems like Wuhun Hall is targeting you."
Xiao Wu sighed: "Third Brother, I'm protected here by Da Ming and Er Ming. If I leave Star Dou Forest, where can I go?"
Tang San thought for a moment before speaking: "Xiao Wu, I'll protect you. By the way, I've reached level sixty now. Since you're familiar with Star Dou Forest, could you please take me to find a suitable soul ring?"
At this point, Tang San seemed to realize something: "Da Ming, Yang Xiong mentioned Di Tian and Xiong Jun earlier. Who exactly are they?"
The Sky Blue Bull Python shook its head: "I'm not sure either. I only heard those names when I was young. There was a terrifying battle back then, much more brutal than this one. It was between a black giant dragon and a terrifying Dark Gold Fearsome Claw Bear. The entire Life Lake almost got destroyed. The battle was catastrophic."
"I was also terrified at the time. All I knew was that one of them was called Di Tian, and the other was Xiong Jun. But after that, I never saw them again."
Tang San thought for a long time before speaking: "Xiao Wu, I need to obtain a soul ring as soon as possible. I need to return to my master. He must be struggling right now."
(END CHAPTER)
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