Chapter 282: Heart-Killing

As the Breaking Soul Spear descended, it directly blocked Tang Xiao and the others' path.

When Yang Podi appeared, Tang Xiao's entire expression changed: "Yang Podi, though our Clear Sky Sect and your Breaking Clan have some grudges, it shouldn't have escalated to this point. At worst, we each take a step back and never interfere with each other again."

Yang Podi coldly chuckled, "That's an interesting statement. When you came to my Heavenly Academy back then, your attitude wasn't like this. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered to trouble you. Now saying this—don't you think it's a bit too late?"

"Yang Podi, that's not how things should be said. Having one more friend is better than having one more enemy. From now on, our Clear Sky Sect and your Breaking Clan can go our separate ways. You walk your sunlit road, and I'll cross my single-plank bridge."

At this moment, Tang Xiao no longer had his usual dominance, but instead looked like a declining old tiger, barely holding on to his former pride.

Yang Podi slightly shook his head, "People are often like this—unable to see the situation clearly until they are at the brink of despair. Back then, the Spirit Hall spared your Clear Sky Sect, yet you kept thinking about revenge. If I let you go today, and you ever get a chance to rise again in the future, wouldn't my Breaking Clan face endless trouble?"

Hearing this, Tang Xiao's expression grew grim: "Yang Podi, don't forget—without our Clear Sky Sect, your Breaking Clan would have been just a third-rate small clan, perhaps long devoured by other forces. Where would you have had so many years of development opportunities?"

"Hahaha, that's quite interesting. Just because my Breaking Clan was once a vassal of your Clear Sky Sect, does that mean we must serve you forever? Are we destined to be your slaves for life? Tai tan and Bai He may be willing to be servants, but I have no such intention." Yang Podi couldn't help but laugh.

"So what if you kill us all here? My grandfather Tang Chen is still alive, and there's also my nephew Tang San. The two of them will definitely avenge us. Why not erase all enmity now and walk separate paths from here?"

"Tang Xiao, you're thinking too much. I am not another Qian Daoliu. I have no desire to repeat the mistake of sparing the snake only to be bitten later."

Tang Xiao seemed ready to gather his soul power for one last desperate fight.

Yang Podi, however, looked completely indifferent, "Judging by your expressions, you must be planning to flee to the Star Dou Forest. Unfortunately, if my senses are correct, Ditian won't make it here for at least a few more hours."

Tang Xiao was visibly shocked, "You even know about Ditian? What else do you know?"

Yang Podi smiled faintly, "If I didn't even know my enemies, I wouldn't have any reason to stand here. Besides, it's not just the Black Dragon King Ditian; Bear Lord has also just left the Star Dou Forest's core area. Unfortunately, they're too far away. Even at their speed, it will take them hours to get here."

"What a pity. Only Ditian and Bear Lord showed up from the Star Dou Forest. None of the other ferocious beasts seem to be present. If a few more came, that would've been interesting."

Tang Xiao suddenly opened his eyes, a fierce light flashing within them. "There's no way this is all just a coincidence. It's impossible that you intercepted us here right after the Spirit Empire's attack. You must have colluded with Spirit Hall, ignoring your old grudges."

"Tang Xiao, you do have some insight. As expected of someone who's been the Clear Sky Sect's Sect Master for so many years. Unfortunately, your vision is a bit lacking, and so is your strength."

"What else do you know? For you to dare strike against us, you must have some backing."

Yang Podi couldn't help but laugh, "Let me give you some bad news. Your Clear Sky Sect's old sect master, Tang Chen, is already dead. As for your good nephew Tang San—is he really your nephew? Tang Hao, what do you think?"

The previously unconscious Tang Hao suddenly opened his eyes, "Yang Podi, what do you know? Why are you saying this? There's no way you could have killed my grandfather."

"Well, this is awkward. Your grandfather has been missing for so many years. In fact, you've even met him yourself, but unfortunately, you didn't recognize him. Now, isn't it a bit too late to talk about this?"

"Nonsense! My grandfather was a peerless hero, acknowledged as the number one expert in the world. How could he have fallen?"

"I forgot to mention. The former Clear Sky Sect master, Tang Chen, pursued becoming a god at level one hundred. He obtained the Asura Nine Trials in the City of Slaughter but failed to pass them. During the eighth trial, he was ambushed by the Rakshasa God and possessed by the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King. Over the years, he has always been the Slaughter King you encountered. Surprised? Shocked?"

"The Slaughter King? That's impossible! How could such an evil person be my grandfather?"

"Shouldn't you know the answer? Apart from Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect, who else in this world could rule the City of Slaughter? Who else could suppress you, Tang Hao, without using soul skills?"

Hearing this, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao both fell silent, seemingly recalling their past encounters with the Slaughter King.

After thinking for a while, both of them began to weep bitterly, "Grandfather, how could you meet such an end? Our Clear Sky Sect, once the number one sect in the world, has fallen to such a state."

Yang Podi ignored their sorrow and continued, "Tang Hao, there's another question. You claim Tang San is your son, but is he really? Others might not know, but as a Titled Douluo who raised him, you should be more aware of Tang San's peculiarities."

Tang Hao's expression turned icy, "What do you know? Little San is my son."

Yang Podi couldn't help but laugh, "From what I know, before Tang San awakened his twin martial souls, you ignored him completely, leaving him to fend for himself. It was only after he awakened his twin martial souls that you started training him."

"And another thing—those so-called Tang Sect techniques Tang San has been practicing, he started secretly training in them before he turned six. Don't tell me you, his father, knew nothing about it."

Tang Hao's expression became exceptionally cold, "What else do you know?"

Yang Podi thought for a moment before replying, "Tang San is half a soul beast, possessing soul beast bloodline. This is also one of the reasons Ditian secretly helps him. Another thing—back then, I took the Hundred-thousand-year-old Blue Silver Emperor soul bone from the cave you hid it in. Though it wasn't suitable for me, it was a treasure I wouldn't leave behind."

"As for that Blue Silver Emperor plant in the cave, I had no interest in her. And the Blue Silver King in the Blue Silver Forest? I killed him. Your son Tang San will never awaken his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline in this life."

Hearing this, Tang Hao couldn't help but curse angrily, "Scoundrel! Killing someone is one thing, but why do all this? What's your purpose?"

Yang Podi's expression turned dark, "What purpose? Back during the Clear Sky Sect war, my Breaking Clan was abandoned by your sect, resulting in countless deaths. That's a debt your Clear Sky Sect owes us. I wasn't even planning to bother with you, but you shamelessly came to Almo Mountain. Who gave you the guts?"

At this moment, Tang Xiao spoke, "Perhaps the events of that day were the Clear Sky Sect's fault, but don't forget—the ones who massacred your Breaking Clan were Spirit Hall. For you to collude with Spirit Hall, disregarding your hatred, how can you face the fallen members of your clan?"

Yang Podi sneered, "Don't worry about that. Whether it's the Clear Sky Sect or Spirit Hall, they will both pay the price for what happened back then."

"You can all go in peace now."