Jiang Chen showed a disappointed expression and said, "Little San, I've always thought you were a smart person, but your answer today really disappoints me."
"Why? Was what I said wrong?" Tang San asked doubtfully.
Jiang Chen shook his head. "It's not wrong, it's just that your vision is too short-sighted."
"The Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire have always been like fire and water. Just imagine, if it weren't for the Spirit Hall standing between the two empires, could the Douluo Continent really be this peaceful? I'm afraid war would have broken out long ago."
"So, the peace of these many years is thanks to the Spirit Hall. Even if the Spirit Hall has the intention of unifying the continent, it is for the sake of the Douluo Continent."
"Looking throughout history, if multiple countries exist at the same time, true peace is impossible. There will only be constant warfare and mutual annexation. Only by unifying the continent can a true era of peace and prosperity appear, with songs and dances everywhere. That is the real way to benefit the continent."
Tang San fell silent. Jiang Chen's words kept echoing in his mind, shattering his previous understanding.
Only after a long time did he raise his head and say, "I admit what you said makes a lot of sense, but I will not join the Spirit Hall."
"Is it because of your father?" Jiang Chen looked at him with a smile.
Tang San was stunned for a moment, then suddenly raised his head. A sharp light burst from his eyes as he said excitedly, "Jiang Chen, do you know any news about my father? Where is my father right now? What exactly happened back then? Why did the previous Pope of the Spirit Hall fight a great battle with my father? And where is my mother?"
There were simply too many doubts in his heart.
From Grandmaster, Ning Fengzhi and the Strength Clan, he had learned that there was enmity between his father and the Spirit Hall, and his mother's disappearance was very likely related to the Spirit Hall as well.
Jiang Chen shook his head. "I've only heard some things. I don't know about the questions you just asked."
Tang San's face showed disappointment. His father, Tang Hao, had been missing for many years without any news at all.
Jiang Chen raised his wine cup and said, "This might be the last time we sit together to drink and eat. After we finish this cup, if we really meet on the battlefield one day, don't blame me."
Tang San's expression was complicated as he raised his wine cup and clinked it with Jiang Chen's.
After drinking, Jiang Chen stood up. "This meal is on me. Goodbye!"
Tang San sat there motionless, Jiang Chen's every word still echoing in his mind.
After a long time, a bitter smile appeared on his face.
"What Jiang Chen said is all very reasonable, but if my Tang Sect really has a life-and-death grudge with the Spirit Hall, does that mean we can only meet on the battlefield in the future?"
He glanced at the few small dishes on the table; none of them had been touched.
...
Jiang Chen walked out of the restaurant entrance, feeling quite refreshed.
Being able to render Tang San speechless and, along the way, belittle Grandmaster as well—this feeling was pretty good.
He was just thinking of finding a place to change back into Qian Renxue's guard identity.
At that moment, a terrifying aura suddenly descended and locked onto him.
Jiang Chen's scalp instantly went numb, his hair almost standing on end. An intense sense of deathly crisis stimulated his nerves.
"I am Tang Hao. I want to talk with you." A deep, slightly hoarse voice sounded beside Jiang Chen's ear.
Jiang Chen had a feeling and turned to look toward the corner of the street. There stood a burly figure completely wrapped in a black robe.
It really was Tang Hao. He actually appeared… Jiang Chen's heart pounded wildly.
Could Tang Hao really dare to make a move against him inside Spirit City?
"Follow me." Tang Hao turned and disappeared around the corner, but that aura remained locked onto Jiang Chen, keeping him shrouded in a deathly crisis.
The feeling was as if the moment he tried to run, a giant hammer would smash down from the sky.
He didn't shout. Gritting his teeth, he followed.
Since Tang Hao hadn't attacked immediately, there was a possibility he really just wanted to talk, and there was still room for reconciliation.
Moreover, remembering that he still had more than half a drop of Lightning Tribulation Liquid in the system space gave him some confidence.
As long as Tang Hao didn't tear him into pieces, he should still be able to recover.
Jiang Chen turned the corner and saw Tang Hao a hundred meters ahead. The other party was walking unhurriedly without looking back.
The two walked one after the other for nearly half an hour, arriving at the edge of Spirit City and entering a rather ordinary small inn.
After entering the room, Tang Hao finally removed his hood.
At this moment, he looked unkempt and haggard, his face full of vicissitudes.
Jiang Chen quickly thought to himself. The conversation he had with Tang San in the private room had probably been overheard by Tang Hao.
However, Tang Hao should not have seen the five black soul rings on his body, nor did he know that he was Bibi Dong's disciple, let alone his identity as the Holy Son.
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen felt slightly relieved.
He had only revealed his identity as Bibi Dong's disciple and the Holy Son when he returned to Holy Soul Village. If Tang Hao had not returned to Holy Soul Village, he definitely wouldn't know.
"Please sit!" Tang Hao made a welcoming gesture, indicating for Jiang Chen to sit on the stool across the table.
"Uncle Tang, long time no see." Jiang Chen sat down with a smile.
Don't panic, don't panic… he warned himself inwardly.
If Tang Hao noticed anything unusual, he would be in serious trouble.
Tang Hao poured him a cup of tea. Jiang Chen drank it without thinking.
He wasn't afraid of poison. This straightforward and trusting attitude instead earned some appreciation from Tang Hao.
"Little Chen, have you been doing well in the Spirit Hall these years?" Tang Hao forced a smile on his face. It seemed he hadn't smiled in a very long time.
Jiang Chen nodded. "Pretty good. I've been studying at the Spirit Hall Academy. I've been too busy with my studies these years to go back and visit Grandpa Jack, but I write letters back regularly."
"What a sensible child." Tang Hao praised.
Jiang Chen showed a simple and honest smile, scratched his head, and asked, "Uncle Tang, why did you appear in Spirit City? What do you need from me?"
Tang Hao first let out a sigh, then said, "Uncle should apologize to you first. I overheard the conversation between you and Little San earlier."
Jiang Chen showed a normal look of surprise, then said, "Uncle Tang, I know you have some grudges with the Spirit Hall, but the Spirit Hall has shown me great kindness. If you want to persuade me to leave as Little San did, then I can only say I'm sorry."
Tang Hao's turbid eyes fixed on Jiang Chen as he asked, "How much do you know about my affairs?"
Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said, "I heard that the previous Pope once led people to fight you. I don't know anything else."
Tang Hao stared at Jiang Chen for a moment and, seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, continued to ask, "From your conversation with Little San earlier, it seems your cultivation isn't low. What level are you at now?"
"I just broke through to Soul King." Jiang Chen answered honestly.
If Tang Hao wanted to check his cultivation, it would be too easy. He couldn't hide it anyway.
Shock finally appeared on Tang Hao's weathered and stiff face.
"As expected, I wasn't wrong back then. Your talent is much better than Little San's." He couldn't help recalling the phenomenon when Jiang Chen awakened his martial soul—thunder descending from the sky.
"Your status in the Spirit Hall isn't low, right?" Tang Hao lowered his head to take a sip of tea and asked seemingly casually.
"Mm, actually, among the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, there are five geniuses. I am the last one."
Tang Hao gazed deeply at Jiang Chen and sighed, "Earlier, I actually had the urge to kill you."
Jiang Chen's heart jumped in alarm, and the hairs on his body almost stood up.
"But I, Tang Hao, have lived my life with honor and integrity. I can't do something so beneath my dignity."
"Uncle Tang, I won't tell the Spirit Hall that you're in Spirit City," Jiang Chen said. He also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Tang Hao said, "Don't tell Little San about me being by his side either."
Jiang Chen nodded. "I understand."
Tang Hao waved his hand. "You can go. The grudge between the Spirit Hall and me should not involve you. I hope that in the future, you won't be among my enemies. Otherwise, I will not show any mercy."
Jiang Chen nodded and walked out the door.
Tang Hao let out a long sigh. "I don't know if letting him go was right or wrong."
...
Only after returning to the foot of the Pope Mountain did Jiang Chen finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Tang Hao actually cared about his own status and didn't make a move against him.
In that situation, Tang Hao could have secretly killed him without anyone knowing.
Perhaps he really disdained to act against a junior.
Jiang Chen glanced behind him. Worried that Tang Hao might be secretly watching him, he didn't return directly to Qian Renxue. Instead, he went up Pope Mountain.
He stayed in the Pope's Hall for several hours, analyzing for Hu Liena and the others the possible methods the Shrek team might have.
Such as martial soul fusion techniques, the seven-in-one fusion technique, Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes ability, and so on.
He did not tell Bibi Dong about Tang Hao's matter.
Since Tang Hao dared to let him return, he should have prepared to escape with Tang San at any moment.
Besides, the one who posed a threat to the Spirit Hall was not Tang Hao, but Tang San.
And Tang San had already been firmly suppressed by him.
...
After resting for three days, the fifth round of the competition finally began.
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