At the same time, in a serene and picturesque location.
A waterfall cascaded down from the mountain.
No one knew that behind this waterfall lay a massive hidden cave.
"You are not an ordinary person, San'er."
Tang Hao was here, healing his wounds.
He had taken Tang San away, leaving everyone else behind. In his eyes, those people were nothing but burdens to Tang San.
"You know, your father is none other than the Clear Sky Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect!"
Tang Hao lifted his head with confidence, but it soon drooped again.
"But your father once committed a crime, offended the Spirit Hall, and caused our Clear Sky Sect to seal itself away."
"Dad, what did you do to offend the Spirit Hall?" Tang San asked curiously.
Seeing his son's interest, Tang Hao began recounting his life story in great detail.
Especially the part about offending the Spirit Hall—he narrated it vividly, making it sound incredibly exciting.
"Dad, I will atone for your sins."
Tang San held Tang Hao's hand as he spoke.
However, after listening to the entire story, Tang San inwardly acknowledged only one thing: Tang Hao's mistake was that he was too weak.
There was no helping it. He had to admit that, for now, until he grew stronger, he would bear his father's sins.
But once he was strong enough, once he reached a level where he could rival those people—
Atonement? Atone for what?
My father did nothing wrong!
As for the future? Hmph! The ones at fault are you!
Yes, you!
You will all be destroyed!
In short:
1. If I am below the Title Douluo level, I will atone for my father. The mistake is ours.
2. If I reach Title Douluo, atonement? My father did nothing wrong.
3. If I become a top-tier Title Douluo, it is clear that the ones in the wrong were all of you! Cowardly Clear Sky Sect!
Tang Hao patted Tang San's head with satisfaction, then led him to see Ah Yin's 100,000-year soul bone.
This was the soul bone Ah Yin had left for him before her death.
For years, he had stared at it in grief, refusing to absorb it.
But now, things were different.
If he didn't recover from his injuries, his cultivation would likely decline.
"I am heavily injured right now. Guard me while I absorb it," Tang Hao said, looking at Tang San.
However, Tang San immediately grabbed the 100,000-year soul bone. "Dad, you don't have to push yourself so hard."
"???" Tang Hao looked at Tang San, completely confused.
Tang San, on the other hand, had a completely sincere expression.
"Dad, it's time to bet on the future."
"Let me absorb this soul bone. I will avenge you against Xue Tianyu and redeem the Clear Sky Sect."
Tang San looked deeply at Tang Hao.
"Dad, trust me. With this soul bone, I will surely carve out my own path."
"You don't have to struggle anymore. I will protect you! We will kill everyone who has ever hurt you!"
"..."
Looking at Tang San, who had already assumed a determined stance, Tang Hao's forehead twitched, and black lines covered his face.
'Such a filial son…'
Although he was annoyed, Tang San was still his child. After thinking it over, he relented.
If Tang San could truly achieve that, then he himself could finally rest and be with Ah Yin.
Thinking about this, Tang Hao couldn't help but feel a little worried.
'I wonder if this brat is reliable…'
At this moment, Tang Hao had no idea that Tang San had never considered him in the first place.
Once Tang San saw Tang Hao agree, his heart surged with excitement.
He vowed to take back Xiao Wu!
Xiao Wu must have been forced to say that she wanted to stay away from him. Her heart would always belong to him!
The one at fault was Xue Tianyu!
She had just wanted to vent her frustration by taking it out on Xue Tianyu—what was wrong with that?
Xue Tianyu wasn't a real man.
Letting Xiao Wu hit him—so what? It was just like that disabled Bu Le. Xiao Wu had been holding in her frustration for so long—
Couldn't he just endure it for a bit?
Xue Tianyu!
Tang San clenched his fists and swore to crush Xue Tianyu!
…
Meanwhile—
Bibi Dong descended from the sky.
She looked at the lush, green forest before her, and a smile of anticipation appeared on her lips.
Sunset Forest—she had arrived.
A 100,000-year soul ring was waiting for her!
Bibi Dong took a deep breath.
She had rushed over immediately after receiving a message via messenger bird from Ghost Douluo, not even bothering to change out of her Pope's ceremonial gown.
Since she was not very tall, this golden ceremonial gown had been custom-made to fit her body perfectly.
The luxurious gown was adorned with countless radiant gemstones, numbering in the hundreds, each shining brilliantly.
Even though Bibi Dong was no longer young, time had seemingly left no trace on her.
Her fair and delicate skin, paired with her nearly flawless beauty, made her stand out no matter where she went.
Now, as she prepared to enter the forest, Bibi Dong frowned at her long ceremonial gown.
"Well, since the Qian Clan paid for this Pope's robe, it doesn't really matter."
A 100,000-year soul beast wasn't something she could fight effectively while wearing such a restrictive outfit.
Without hesitation, Bibi Dong tore the long ceremonial gown that reached her ankles, revealing her smooth, slender, snow-white legs.
Now, this was much more comfortable for battle.
With this new appearance, Bibi Dong exuded an even more powerful and commanding aura.
Then, she stepped into the Sunset Forest.
100,000-year soul beast, prepare to contribute your soul ring!
…
Deep within the Star Dou Forest—
A young woman dressed in a stunning white gown slowly opened her eyes.
Gu Yuena gracefully extended her fair, soft legs from beneath her long dress, stretching her arms above her head with a lazy yawn.
She scanned her surroundings, her delicate brows furrowing.
For the past few days, she had felt uneasy, as if something was about to happen.
Earlier, she had sent Bear Lord to the Sunset Forest to retrieve the remains of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, yet he had not returned for a long time.
That shouldn't be the case.
Bear Lord was mischievous, but when it came to her orders, he always prioritized them above all else.
So… had something happened?
With this thought, Gu Yuena's lips parted slightly.
"Di Tian."
Her voice rang out like silver bells.
The space before her distorted, and a man dressed in elegant black attire stepped out.
"Master, what are your orders?" Di Tian bowed slightly to Gu Yuena.
His gaze always remained on the space around her, never daring to look at her directly.
To all high-level soul beasts, Gu Yuena was the one and only being who could lead them to prosperity.
She was not to be desecrated, not to be insulted, not to be questioned.
"Has there been any news from Bear Lord?"
Di Tian lowered his head slightly and shook it.
"Since leaving the Star Dou Forest, there has been no word from him."
Gu Yuena frowned.
Could it be that a powerful beast had appeared in the Sunset Forest, strong enough to contend with Bear Lord?
She rubbed her forehead lightly.
"Di Tian, go there yourself and find out what's going on with Bear Lord."