Chapter 121 – 138. Welcome to Spark
Tang Hao, looking despondent, took a few sips from a bottle of cheap beer left from the night before.
"Grandpa, the troubles of the Clear Sky Sect are not my fault. I will give the sect an explanation," he said.
While feeding the little scrawny one goat milk, Tang Hao carried the boy and left the broken temple.
He knew a fierce battle was coming. Qian Daoliu would lead Spirit Hall's Worshippers to hunt him down. He had barely managed to repel Qian Daoliu by unleashing his killing ring technique.
In his previous life, Tang Hao thought perhaps it was because of his grandfather that Qian Daoliu hesitated. Now, he understood that as a servitor of the Angel God, Qian Daoliu was sensitive to divine power and sensed it within him, prompting his retreat.
"Hmph, Spirit Hall. Last life I spared you. This time, I, Tang Hao, will leave behind a few Worshippers. When Xiao San destroys Spirit Hall in the future, he won't have so much pressure," Tang Hao said arrogantly.
Yet, as Tang Hao roamed, he did not face Qian Daoliu's pursuit. Instead, in a tavern on the edge of a small town with just over two thousand people, he overheard a conversation.
"Did you hear? Spirit Hall attacked the Clear Sky Sect. The sect's disciples are almost wiped out—less than ten percent survive. The world's number one sect reduced to this. Clearly, they have an unfilial descendant."
"If not for Tang Hao, the sect might still be thriving."
"Who knows? Now the Clear Sky Sect even has a new plaque called 'Rat's Den.' Everyone knows about this."
"Clear Sky Sect, Rat's Den! Hahaha!"
Before the man finished laughing, a rough yet forceful hand grabbed him by the neck and pulled him forward. He stared into the eyes of a burly man, his own eyes bloodshot, breathing heavily.
"What did you say? What's wrong with the Clear Sky Sect? Tell me!" Tang Hao's eyes blazed with fury.
"Wait, wait! Don't get angry!"
The man trembled in fear as he related the news. Tang Hao learned everything that had happened to the Clear Sky Sect at that moment.
"That's all I know. Please spare me," the man pleaded.
In the next instant, Tang Hao twisted his neck and released him. The man fell dead with a restless expression.
"Dead! Dead!" the tavern erupted in panic, people scattering wildly.
"You insult the Clear Sky Sect, you shall die!"
Tang Hao released his Killing God Domain and summoned the Clear Sky Hammer. Anyone attempting to escape within the tavern was crushed beneath his mighty hammer.
Yet Tang Hao still felt unvented rage and injustice.
Surging from the tavern, he activated his Martial Spirit Avatar. The gigantic hammer descended upon the city, shadowing its inhabitants like a god of destruction.
People looked up in terror, scrambling to flee beneath the sky-shrouding Clear Sky Hammer.
"Ahhhhh!"
Tang Hao roared in anger: "Spirit Hall! Return the lives of hundreds of my Clear Sky Sect disciples! I demand blood for blood!"
Boom! One hammer strike slew dozens.
Boom! Another struck, turning hundreds into ghosts.
Tang Hao vented until dusk, his hammer reducing the city to ruin. Even then, his fury was only half dissipated.
Standing amid the ruins, Tang Hao tossed aside the Clear Sky Hammer, stretched his arms, and beat his chest, emitting a fierce baboon-like howl.
"Ahhhhhh!"
"Spirit Hall! I, Tang Hao, have long left the Clear Sky Sect. What I do is my own responsibility, with no concern to the sect. Why drag the Clear Sky Sect into this? They are innocent!"
The blood-red sunset draped the city's ruins. Tang Hao bathed in crimson light, exuding murderous intent.
"Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu! If you won't find me, then don't blame me for striking Spirit Hall and slaughtering your members. You killed one of my Clear Sky Sect— I will kill a hundred from your Spirit Hall, to avenge the unjustly fallen souls!" Tang Hao's eyes burned red, breathing ragged.
Determined, he left the ruined town.
Unbeknownst to him, atop the rubble, a child held a hand reaching from beneath the debris, crying out, "Mama… Mama."
Time passed. A snow-white hand gently rested on the filthy child's shoulder.
The tear-streaked boy turned to behold a silver-haired woman with skin pale as snow.
Her arrival chilled the air.
Days later, aided by the woman, the child buried his family—father, mother, grandparents, and infant sister. None had suspected disaster would come so suddenly.
At death's door, the mother had thrown him to safety.
He survived but lost all family—each became a cold grave.
The boy stood before their graves and asked, "Sister, why did he let me live? Why not kill me? Was it because he didn't notice me?"
The woman remained silent. Then she said, "To Tang Hao, you were under his watchful eyes. He could not have ignored you."
"Then why? Doesn't he fear my revenge?" the boy bitterly asked.
"Perhaps he simply doesn't care." The woman replied, "His Clear Sky Hammer is the continent's top weapon spirit, nearly a Title Douluo. You? Your parents' spirit likely predestines your own. Mutations happen once in a million. Even if you mutate, will your spirit surpass the Clear Sky Hammer?"
"To seek revenge, you must be strong. To gain strength, you must earn the right. A martial spirit is the key."
The boy lowered his head. The truth hurt.
From Tang Hao's stance, besides a few top forces like Spirit Hall, he truly had little to fear.
Not to mention his son Tang San, the future Divine King, and himself, master of countless fates. In Douluo Continent, bloodlines determine martial spirits; martial spirits dictate fate. Strong clans remain strong; weak clans remain ants forever.
Got hatred? Keep it bottled up. Revenge needs credentials. Not everyone qualifies.
This child posed no threat—like weeds by the roadside—Tang Hao wouldn't waste precious time to strike him down.
"Can I take revenge?"
"That depends on you. Do you want revenge?"
"I do."
"Do you dare?"
"Why not?"
"I can give you the power for revenge, but it comes at a price. Will you accept?"
"If you can grant me that power, I'll pay any price."
"Then welcome to Spark."
(END CHAPTER)
Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.
Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/LightKira10