**Chapter 310: Did She Die in Childbirth?**

**Chapter 310: Did She Die in Childbirth?**

After Tang Hao blocked several attacks from the Fifth and Seventh Elders, his fury intensified. His frustration grew even more when the Third Elder joined in, ganging up on one of their own juniors. Tang Hao's anger boiled over. "Three elders ganging up on me—do you have no shame? This is going too far," he muttered under his breath.

"Third Elder! Fifth Elder! Seventh Elder! Don't push me further. If you do, I'll show you no mercy!" Tang Hao's voice rang with authority as he activated his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul.

With the sudden power of his martial soul, the ground trembled. His seventh soul ring lit up, followed by the ninth, and with a mighty swing, the Clear Sky Hammer crashed into the earth. The impact created a deep crater, shaking the very foundations of the sect.

The three elders, aware of Tang Hao's potential, immediately scattered, evading the devastating force of his hammer. Tang Hao glared at them, still seething with anger. "I've told you already. I'm not here to fight. I'm here to speak with my brother. Do not force me to act."

One of the elders sneered, "And if we force you? Do you think we're scared of you?"

The Seventh Elder, though weaker, couldn't hold his ground and was sent tumbling to the ground, spitting blood. The force of Tang Hao's hammer, though it didn't directly strike him, was enough to send him rolling and severely injure him. The other two elders seemed stunned by the immense power Tang Hao wielded.

The Fourth Elder's eyes widened in anger upon seeing the Seventh Elder's condition. Without hesitation, he joined the fray, unleashing his own Clear Sky Hammer and charging at Tang Hao. "I'll take care of you myself!"

Before Tang Hao could react, Tang Xiao's commanding voice cut through the chaos. "Enough! Are you done yet? Don't you feel ashamed? We're family, not enemies!" His words sliced through the tension in the air.

Reluctantly, the elders lowered their weapons, recognizing Tang Xiao, as the sect leader, had the authority to halt the conflict. The battle came to an abrupt stop.

Tang Xiao's gaze shifted to Tang Hao, a mix of sorrow and disappointment on his face. "Brother Hao, I don't know if Xiu'er loved you or me. But if she truly loved you, I'd step aside without a second thought. I would never compete with my brother for a woman."

His voice softened, but sadness lingered. "But Xiu'er told me herself that she loved me, and I promised her we would be together forever. She said that if she couldn't marry me in this life, she would rather die. But you… you took her away the night before our wedding."

Tang Hao stood frozen, unable to meet his brother's gaze. The weight of his actions pressed down on him. He longed to call Tang Xiao "Big Brother," but the words stuck in his throat.

After a long silence, Tang Hao finally spoke, his voice strained. "I… I feel the same way. Xiu'er told me she would never marry anyone else but me. She said she loved me and would never love another man. I couldn't bear to see her with anyone else… That's why I took her away…"

He paused, fighting back the flood of emotions threatening to overwhelm him. "But let's not discuss this anymore. Where is Xiu'er now? What happened to her?"

Tang Xiao's expression darkened, his eyes filled with sorrow. "Xiu'er… she passed away…"

Tang Hao's face went pale, and his hands shook as he spoke in disbelief, "What? How? What happened?"

In a fit of rage and grief, Tang Xiao lunged at Tang Hao, striking him on both cheeks. His fists landed with fury, but Tang Hao stood motionless, allowing his brother's anger to pour out. "Why didn't you give her the happiness she deserved?" Tang Xiao screamed. "Why did she die so young?"

Tang Hao, unable to bear the accusations, spoke through gritted teeth, "I'm sorry, Big Brother. Xiu'er died during childbirth; complications arose… When she gave birth to Xiao San… You know how dangerous it is for a woman to give birth… She... she didn't make it..."

A stunned silence fell over the group as Tang Xiao's face turned ashen. His voice shook with emotion. "She… she died giving birth? Then… where is Xiu'er's child? What happened to him?"

Tang Hao's shoulders slumped, and his voice was barely a whisper. "The child is a boy, six years old now. He's studying at Notting Junior Soul Master Academy... He's… he's incredibly talented."

Tang Xiao staggered back, his anger shifting to disbelief. "Why didn't you tell me earlier? Why keep this from me?"

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