Chapter 153: Tang San Questions Tang Hao

Chapter 153: Tang San Questions Tang Hao

Boom!

In the end, it was Tang Hao who intervened. His figure appeared beside Tang San, placing a steadying hand on his shoulder to help him stabilize and prevent himself from being swallowed.

"It's me!"

Knowing that Tang San would instinctively resist, Tang Hao immediately revealed his identity.

There was no other choice—at this moment, he couldn't afford to remain hidden any longer.

"Father…"

Tang San was completely shocked. He had never expected Tang Hao to be here.

But after a moment of thought, he quickly understood—his father must have been secretly protecting him all along.

The realization filled Tang San with deep emotion. To have such a father was truly a blessing.

"Xiao San, you shouldn't have come today!"

"Now that I've exposed myself, I have no choice but to leave the City of Slaughter. From now on, you will have to rely entirely on yourself!"

Tang Hao's expression was solemn as he warned Tang San.

This was the only way to ensure that Tang San would not develop a dependency on him.

"…I understand, Father. I will complete my trials here, no matter what!"

Tang San had not anticipated this situation. His heart sank slightly, feeling a tinge of disappointment.

But he quickly composed himself.

Originally, he had believed his father wasn't here. Now that Tang Hao had suddenly appeared, even if he would soon leave, the moment still brought him immense joy.

Tang Hao had not only saved him but also made it clear that he had been secretly protecting him all along.

That care, to Tang San, was more precious than anything.

Rumble—

At this moment, the blood-red vortex before the King of Slaughter finally ceased its devouring motion.

The gathered energy surged into the Hell Slaughter Arena, causing the entire place to tremble violently.

Then, Su Mo and Hu Liena both fell into the now-opened rift.

Swish—

Knowing that falling down was the correct path to enter the Hell Road, Su Mo didn't resist. Instead, he reached out and pulled Hu Liena into his arms, ensuring a controlled descent.

Bang!

Moments later, Su Mo landed on the ground, still holding Hu Liena.

Looking up, he saw that the entrance they had fallen through had already disappeared.

"So, this is the Hell Road?"

Hu Liena looked around with curiosity.

Before them stretched a winding, elevated path, resembling a bridge. On either side, eerie bone-like structures lined the edges.

Below them, molten lava roiled, filling the air with a thick, blood-soaked scent.

The entire Hell Road radiated an ominous, sinister aura.

"Yes, let's go. We just need to follow this path all the way through," Su Mo said, taking the lead and pulling Hu Liena along with him.

Seeing how Su Mo kept her protected behind him, Hu Liena's heart warmed.

She quickly followed, her gaze lingering on Su Mo's side profile.

Her teacher had told her that the first stretch of the Hell Road wasn't too dangerous.

Only when the bloodthirsty bats appeared would the true test begin.

So, for now, Hu Liena wasn't too anxious.

Instead, she simply stared at Su Mo, lost in thought.

But the moment they left this place, Su Mo would return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and she would have to go back to Spirit Hall.

That thought filled her with reluctance.

She had promised that after leaving, she wouldn't pursue Su Mo any longer.

But how could she possibly let him go?

Her heart ached at the mere thought of it.

Originally, she had intended to ignore her promise and continue chasing after Su Mo once they got out.

She had made up her mind—no matter what, she would make him hers.

But now that she had truly fallen in love with him, she found herself hesitating.

She didn't want to put him in a difficult position.

For the first time, Hu Liena wasn't sure what to do once they left.

"If only this road could stretch on forever…"

Hu Liena sighed, looking ahead at the seemingly endless Hell Road.

Even though it was dark and eerie, at this moment, she felt blissfully happy.

If only they could stay like this forever.

Hearing her words, Su Mo's grip on her hand tightened slightly.

"Na'er, don't worry. I will give you an answer in the future."

Understanding the emotions behind her words, Su Mo finally gave Hu Liena a promise.

Initially, he had seen their relationship as nothing more than a fleeting indulgence in the City of Slaughter.

She had approached him first, so he saw no harm in playing along.

But as time went on, Su Mo found that he had developed real feelings for Hu Liena.

She had given him her heart without reservation.

In the past, Su Mo had disliked Hu Liena.

He saw her as a traitor—someone who had betrayed Spirit Hall and Bibi Dong.

But once he became the one she loved, he realized something—no man could truly reject a woman who had given him her whole heart.

In the original story, the so-called three beauties of Shrek ended up as mere ornaments, accessories to their men, losing all individuality and appeal.

But that was only from the perspective of an outsider watching the story unfold.

In reality, a woman who devoted herself entirely to you, who always prioritized you, was the most precious kind of partner.

And Su Mo had come to understand something—this wasn't Earth.

Having multiple women was not an issue here.

As long as he could make them accept each other, everything would work out.

That wouldn't be too difficult.

After all, this world wasn't bound by strict monogamy.

Powerful women simply had higher standards.

For example, Ning Rongrong's father, Ning Fengzhi, had many women. In his youth, he had been notoriously flirtatious.

The sisters, Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er from Tianshui Academy, didn't even have the same mother.

Even the protagonist of the second series, Huo Yuhao, wasn't born to the main wife.

So, Su Mo had no reason to hesitate anymore.

That was why he chose to give Hu Liena a real promise.

"You… what did you just say?"

Hu Liena was stunned, unable to believe what she had just heard.

"I said, I will give you an answer in the future."

Su Mo turned back to look at her, his expression serious.

"…Alright, I will wait for you!"

Hu Liena's voice trembled with emotion, but her eyes shone with happiness.

"Silly girl, let's go. We still need to make it through the Hell Road first."

Su Mo ruffled her hair with a smile.

"Mm!"

Hu Liena nodded firmly.

And so, the two continued forward along the Hell Road.

As they advanced, the bridge-like path gradually descended, drawing closer to the lava below.

The scent of blood thickened, filling the air.

Hu Liena soon felt her body grow hot, the killing intent within her rising faster than it had in the City of Slaughter.

Buzz—

Just then, Su Mo channeled his soul power through their joined hands.

The sinister energy seeping into Hu Liena from the Hell Road was instantly drawn away and absorbed into Su Mo's Rakshasa Scythe.

Having done this countless times before, Su Mo was now skilled enough to purge the killing intent from Hu Liena's body while walking without missing a step.

Hu Liena instantly felt lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her body.

"Good thing you're here. If I were alone, I might not be able to resist the effects of the killing intent here."

Hu Liena gazed at Su Mo with deep affection, her eyes filled with warmth.

Screech—Screech—

Before Su Mo could respond, the sound of bats screeching echoed from a distance.

"Be careful!"

Su Mo warned Hu Liena before summoning his Meteorite Spear, preparing for the upcoming battle.

"Mm!"

Hu Liena responded seriously, nodding.

Screech—Screech—

A swarm of bloodthirsty bats soon descended upon them, their crimson eyes gleaming with murderous intent.

"Hmph!"

Su Mo let out a cold snort, his spear swinging in rapid succession.

Slash—Slash—Slash—

Every bloodthirsty bat that approached Su Mo was instantly torn apart by his spear, their lifeless bodies either falling onto the Hell Road or into the molten lava below.

"Don't waste time fighting them here. Move forward quickly!"

"You can't kill them all. Even if they die, they'll revive!"

Bibi Dong's voice echoed in Su Mo's mind.

"Got it."

Su Mo responded in his heart before shifting his position to block Hu Liena's body.

Swish—

With a powerful throw, Su Mo hurled his spear forward.

Slash—Slash—Slash—

The spear pierced through several bloodthirsty bats before embedding itself further down the Hell Road.

Swish—

In the next instant, Su Mo flashed forward, teleporting while holding Hu Liena in his arms.

"Let's go!"

After teleporting ahead, Su Mo didn't continue using the ability repeatedly. Instead, he grabbed Hu Liena's hand and sprinted forward.

Only when the swarm of bloodthirsty bats caught up did he throw his spear again, repeating the process to widen the gap between them and their pursuers.

Swish—Swish—Swish—

Su Mo carried Hu Liena through the Hell Road at high speed, making it impossible for the bats to catch up.

Hu Liena found herself completely at ease—she barely needed to do anything as Su Mo practically carried her through the trial.

Screech—Screech—

Frustrated by their inability to catch up, the bloodthirsty bats let out piercing shrieks.

The swarm then began converging, merging together until they formed a colossal three-headed bloodthirsty bat.

"Keer—!"

The monstrous bat screeched loudly before charging toward Su Mo and Hu Liena.

"Tch."

Without even turning around, Su Mo sensed the change and clicked his tongue.

As if merging into a larger form would make a difference?

Naïve.

Scoffing at the three-headed bat, Su Mo continued his strategy, completely ignoring the enraged creature as it struggled to keep up.

Even though the merged bat was much faster than before, it still couldn't catch up to him.

"Keer—!"

The three-headed bat let out a furious cry, chasing Su Mo and Hu Liena relentlessly.

However, as the two of them neared the final stretch of the Hell Road, the bat suddenly stopped in its tracks.

It seemed to sense something dangerous ahead and, without hesitation, turned around and flew away.

—

Meanwhile, back in the City of Slaughter, Tang San had been taken out of the Hell Slaughter Arena by Tang Hao, returning to his room at the inn.

"Father, are you really leaving?"

Tang San couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, I have to. But I still have time, so let me explain a few things to you first."

Tang Hao nodded before deliberately giving Tang San some instructions, reinforcing the idea that he truly had to leave the City of Slaughter.

Tang San could only listen quietly.

"I understand, Father."

"Don't worry about me—I can handle this on my own."

Tang San reassured Tang Hao with confidence.

As for the Hell Road, he had no doubt that he could complete it.

If Su Mo and Hu Liena could do it, there was no way he would fail.

"Father, do you think Su Mo and Hu Liena will be able to pass the Hell Road?"

Thinking of the Hell Road, Tang San couldn't help but ask for his father's opinion.

"It's hard to say. If it were just Su Mo alone, the Hell Road wouldn't be too difficult for him. But with that woman accompanying him, things are uncertain…"

Tang Hao replied after a brief thought.

As much as he hated to admit it, he truly believed that the Hell Road wouldn't be much of a challenge for Su Mo.

Even he found it difficult to kill Su Mo—there was no way the Hell Road's trials could stop him.

The only real obstacle for Su Mo, in his eyes, was Hu Liena.

Having experienced the Hell Road firsthand, Tang Hao knew that the killing intent there was far stronger.

Anyone who succumbed to its influence would be in great danger.

He was certain that Su Mo had enough willpower to resist.

But Hu Liena?

Tang Hao had never seen the kind of unshakable determination in her that one needed to survive the Hell Road.

Even if she had it, he doubted it was strong enough.

So, in his view, Su Mo taking Hu Liena along was a poor choice.

However, even if something happened to Hu Liena, Tang Hao still believed that Su Mo would pass the Hell Road as long as he was willing to be ruthless.

"I see… so the Hell Road is that dangerous…"

Hearing his father's words, Tang San finally understood.

He wasn't surprised that Tang Hao knew about Su Mo's teleportation ability, as he had already displayed it in the Hell Slaughter Arena.

But what did surprise him was just how much Tang Hao seemed to know about Su Mo's abilities—far more than what Su Mo had shown in the arena.

Wait…

Tang San suddenly thought of something, his heart skipping a beat.

"Father… was it you who attacked Su Mo before?"

His eyes widened as he looked at Tang Hao in disbelief.

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