Chapter 50: Tang Zhen's True Plan
"Eh? You really won't hand her over?!"
When Qian Xunji realized that Tang Zhen wasn't willing to hand over Ah Yin, his expression turned fierce, and his Douluo-level spiritual pressure was instantly released.
At the same time, five or six other Douluo-level soul masters behind Qian Xunji stepped forward, summoned their martial spirits one by one, and released powerful spiritual pressure with cold expressions, bearing down on the Clear Sky Sect.
In response, Tang Zhen frowned and released his own spiritual pressure, barely managing to block the spiritual force unleashed by Qian Xunji and the others.
There was no other choice. Although his cultivation was at level 97 Douluo, sadly, the Douluo from his father's generation had already died of old age.
And among the soul masters of his generation in the Clear Sky Sect, none had reached the Douluo level except for him. One could say that the current Clear Sky Sect was no match for the Spirit Hall.
"Damn it!"
Faced with the aggressiveness of the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect was furious.
They had been basking in the former glory of the Clear Sky Sect, but now they were facing five or six titled Douluo, not even counting Qian Xunji!
They were no match for the Spirit Hall!
Moreover, what Tang Hao did this time was far too scandalous. If the Spirit Hall spread the news, the Clear Sky Sect's reputation would be utterly ruined!
So, no matter how angry they were, the people of the Clear Sky Sect had to endure.
"Qian Xunji, I already said I don't agree with Hao'er marrying that 100,000-year-old shape-shifting soul beast, so we in the Clear Sky Sect don't know where they are now."
"No matter how much you pressure us, my answer remains the same. I think you, Qian Xunji, already understand this in your heart."
"But this matter is nothing to be proud of."
"So our Clear Sky Sect will not help Hao'er. If your Spirit Hall wants to capture Ah Yin, do it yourselves. I only hope you won't harm Hao'er's life,"
said Tang Zhen sorrowfully, as if holding back anger.
Upon hearing these words, Qian Xunji squinted coldly at him. In the end, he seemed to believe it, snorted coldly, and said:
"The Clear Sky Sect is being sensible. Let's go!"
With that, Qian Xunji suddenly flicked his sleeve, turned around, and jumped into the air, leaving the scene. Behind him, the other spirit masters of the Spirit Hall also gave the Clear Sky Sect one last cold glance before departing.
"What a disappointment. Seems like Tang Yuehua isn't here."
Hey! I've seen many mature women from the Douluo Continent — Bibi Dong, Liu Erlong… they were all stunning when they were young. Now all that's left are Tang Yuehua and the Sea God.
Among the Spirit Hall group, before leaving, Su Mo noticed there were no beautiful women in the Clear Sky Sect and couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"Xiao Mo, let's go."
Seeing that Su Mo was still staring at the Clear Sky Sect, Bibi Dong gently tapped his shoulder with her delicate white hand, slightly confused.
"I know, Sister Dong'er."
Su Mo came back to his senses and replied to Bibi Dong before quickly following her away.
On the way out, Su Mo couldn't help but glance back and sigh.
After this incident, the Clear Sky Sect might collapse!
Without Tang Chen, the current Clear Sky Sect had almost completely lost its pride and ambition. The Spirit Hall only needed to apply pressure, and the Clear Sky Sect was already afraid.
In any case, if he were Tang Zhen, he would never give in to the Spirit Hall's threats!
At worst, they could go to war!
This time, the compromise seemed to be just an attempt to protect the reputation of the Clear Sky Sect, so they gave in slightly. But the identities of Tang Hao and Ah Yin were just too sensitive.
If they gave in now, the cohesion and unity of the Clear Sky Sect might fall apart!
Sometimes, it's normal for a team to experience hardships, but if people's hearts are scattered, it will be difficult to lead them!
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On the other side, watching the people of the Spirit Hall leave, Tang Zhen remained silent, deep in thought.
"This step of the plan is nearly complete. I wonder if the future developments will go as I expect..."
Yes! The discovery of Tang Hao and Ah Yin, and even the Spirit Hall's threats — all of this was actually part of Tang Zhen's plan, meant to maximize his gains!
That his second son, Tang Hao — the most outstanding of his children — would marry a 100,000-year-old shape-shifting soul beast, was something Tang Zhen had always opposed.
What he truly wanted was for Tang Hao to marry someone who could benefit the Clear Sky Sect.
Whether it was the legitimate daughter of one of the four great clans — to stabilize internal interests and deepen ties with those clans...
Or the daughter of a prominent family in the soul master world — to gain strong allies and support...
All of that would be ideal!
But marrying a 100,000-year-old soul beast? How could he allow that?
The risk was far too great!
Unfortunately, his son Tang Hao was determined to marry the shape-shifting soul beast Ah Yin, and Tang Zhen had no choice.
However, after much thought, Tang Zhen finally came up with a solution that would not only perfectly resolve the Ah Yin problem but also make his second son, Tang Hao, the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent.
The solution was simple: deceive Tang Hao into taking Ah Yin to Lanxia City early, where Qian Xunji could discover them.
Since Qian Xunji didn't bring any powerful soul masters with him while traveling the continent, he likely wouldn't be able to capture Tang Hao and Ah Yin.
The two would escape smoothly.
But Qian Xunji definitely wouldn't give up, and he would probably come to pressure the Clear Sky Sect. His most desired outcome would be for the sect to hand over Ah Yin.
Either way, confrontation was inevitable.
However, this was the ideal outcome the Spirit Hall wanted — forcing the Clear Sky Sect to take a stance, not actually to help Tang Hao or Ah Yin.
Tang Zhen anticipated all this — and it happened exactly as expected.
After that, in Tang Zhen's view, his son Tang Hao and Ah Yin still wouldn't be able to escape Spirit Hall's pursuit for long.
But the Spirit Hall would need a long time to search for them, and perhaps by then, his grandchildren would already be born.
Later, when the Spirit Hall finally found Tang Hao and Ah Yin, they would definitely send a team to hunt them down, most likely led by Qian Xunji himself.
Since a 100,000-year-old soul beast could fully enhance a soul bone, Qian Xunji would never let her go.
Faced with such a pursuit, Tang Hao and Ah Yin wouldn't stand a chance. But as a soul beast, she wouldn't just accept being killed by humans — and she still loved Tang Hao.
Therefore, in Tang Zhen's calculations, when desperate, Ah Yin would sacrifice herself for Tang Hao.
At that point, his son Tang Hao would gain a 100,000-year ninth soul ring, and using a secret method to unleash its full power, he should have a 90% chance of breaking through Spirit Hall's siege.
After that, with Ah Yin already sacrificed, the Spirit Hall would have no evidence left against the Clear Sky Sect.
So even if the Spirit Hall came looking again, they wouldn't have to bow their heads like they did today.
Thus, with the help of Spirit Hall, the 100,000-year soul beast Ah Yin would be sacrificed to Tang Hao, turning him into the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent, with a 100,000-year ninth ring!
The problem of Ah Yin would be resolved perfectly.
The Clear Sky Sect would no longer be threatened by the hidden danger of Ah Yin, and they would gain a Titled Douluo with limitless potential!
This plan was simply perfect!
It might look like the Clear Sky Sect had suffered a loss, but in reality, they were the biggest winners!
(End of Chapter)