Chapter 22: Tang Hao's Choice, Ah Yin's Heartbreak!
Inside the livestream room.
After hearing Lin Yu's words, everyone, especially Ning Fengzhi and the others, were left stunned, finding it hard to believe.
Could it be... that the true culprit was really the Clear Sky Sect?!
At first, none of them had suspected the Clear Sky Sect.
After all, the Clear Sky Sect was also a victim, suffering greatly because of the actions of Tang Hao and his wife, and was still in hiding.
Who would have thought that a sect that hadn't gained anything but instead suffered severe losses would be the mastermind behind everything?
But after Lin Yu explained, it was clear that the Clear Sky Sect did indeed gain something.
Because Tang Hao, as the youngest Title Douluo on the continent, obtained the 100,000-year ninth soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone through the sacrifice of his wife, Ah Yin—this was the biggest gain for the Clear Sky Sect!
Moreover, Lin Yu's reasoning wasn't just random speculation.
Everything was logically consistent, with each piece of the puzzle fitting perfectly together.
All of it made sense and matched their understanding, with no apparent flaws in the logic.
It was impossible not to admit that Lin Yu's deduction was flawless!
In fact, if it weren't for Qian Xunji's death, the Clear Sky Sect would have been the greatest winner.
Looking back now, they realized that Qian Xunji shouldn't have died.
Qian Xunji was a veteran Title Douluo, accompanied by two other Title Douluos, and yet he was killed by a first-time ascended Title Douluo, Tang Hao.
Though it was true that with his wife Ah Yin's sacrifice, Tang Hao had obtained the 100,000-year soul ring, likely surpassing the strength of an average 91st-level Title Douluo.
But Qian Xunji's position was no ordinary one—he was the Pope of Spirit Hall, wielding the legendary Six-Winged Angel spirit with innate soul power and many soul bones.
Theoretically, even if Tang Hao had the 100,000-year soul ring as his ninth soul ring, Qian Xunji shouldn't have lost—let alone be killed by him.
But things had turned out in the most improbable direction!
Perhaps it was because the original well-thought-out plan failed, leading to the Clear Sky Sect suffering a devastating blow and having to retreat from the world.
Tang Hao's father must have been injured during the events, and being of old age…
As a result, after the failure of the plan and the subsequent damage to the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao's father must have been consumed by regret and eventually passed away, leaving the sect to Tang Xiao.
Everyone was stunned as they processed the final implications.
Could it be that, all those years ago, Tang Hao's father had really betrayed his son and daughter-in-law?
After watching Lin Yu's reasoning, Tang Xiao, too, felt as if he had fallen into an ice pit, overwhelmed with despair and disbelief.
From an emotional perspective, he didn't want to believe what Lin Yu had deduced.
But when analyzing it rationally, everything seemed undeniable.
Just from the livestream, his younger brother Tang Hao had taken Ah Yin to that city where Qian Xunji was waiting, while Ah Yin was pregnant, and there was no clear motive for this action.
Then, when his father claimed to accept their union and arranged for a meeting in that city, it provided a perfect excuse for Tang Hao to bring Ah Yin along eagerly.
In that moment, Tang Xiao felt immense pain.
Could his father really be so cruel?
He was scheming even against his own daughter-in-law! Ah Yin, though a 100,000-year soul beast, was much kinder than many humans!
[Ah Yin (sad): Hao Ge… at this point, are you still unwilling to admit the truth? All I wanted was an apology from the Clear Sky Sect. I wouldn't ask you to get revenge. I just wanted a simple apology. Why can't you give me that? You keep saying you love me, but does my life even matter to you? Is the reputation of the Clear Sky Sect more important than my life?]
After Lin Yu revealed his reasoning, even those who had been skeptical, like Ning Fengzhi, were convinced. Ah Yin was no exception.
With the answers in front of them (the livestream had already been released), Lin Yu's logic and motives were undeniable. It was impossible for them not to believe.
Moreover, Ah Yin realized that everything in Lin Yu's deduction aligned perfectly with what had happened.
At least when Tang Hao initially told her he was going to take her to a certain city, he seemed excited about surprising her.
But knowing Tang Hao's personality, if he had only planned a simple outing, he would never have been so thrilled!
So the answer was clear—because she was pregnant, Tang Hao must have been in contact with the Clear Sky Sect.
Tang Hao's father did indeed instruct him to bring her to that city, where they would be discovered by Qian Xunji, setting up the tragic chain of events that led to her sacrifice.
Ah Yin had never doubted Tang Hao's feelings for her.
When Tang Hao's father had opposed their union, Tang Hao had been ready to defy his father, just to be with her.
But now, Tang Hao's bias towards the Clear Sky Sect and his disregard for her suffering had left Ah Yin heartbroken.
With all the evidence laid bare, Tang Hao still refused to acknowledge the past.
He wouldn't even let the sect apologize to her, even though an apology would only cost them their reputation.
But because of Tang Hao's father's plot, she had nearly lost her life.
If not for the special nature of the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor, she might have been dead by now.
And even though she wasn't dead, her current state was worse than death!
Yet despite this, Tang Hao still ignored her pleas and, in front of the whole continent, sided with the Clear Sky Sect.
Ah Yin was on the verge of exploding.
She was now giving Tang Hao one last chance—if he still chose the Clear Sky Sect, then she would have no more feelings left for him.
She had already given him everything—her entire cultivation, her sacrifice, the 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone, and the son they had together. That was enough repayment!
From now on, she would live for herself!
Ah Yin...
Seeing her determination, Tang Hao was engulfed in immense pain.
He knew it was the Clear Sky Sect's fault for betraying Ah Yin, but there was no way to undo it now!
His wife had already suffered this fate, and there was no way to reverse it. His father, who had been responsible for the betrayal, had already died—at least he had provided some form of closure for her.
But the Clear Sky Sect was still standing.
Must it really be destroyed before they can find peace?
[Tang Hao (grieved): Ah Yin... please, mature a little! Forget about what Lin Yu said, whether it's right or not—it's irrelevant now. My father is dead. Even though he didn't approve of us, the debt of the dead should be forgiven. You shouldn't hate him this much. And even if you won't think about yourself, think about our son. He will need the Clear Sky Sect in the future. Everything is irreversible now. This was caused by Spirit Hall. We should be focusing on getting revenge on them. Why must you listen to this outsider and ruin the Clear Sky Sect's reputation? How does that help us?]
Seeing Tang Hao's response, Ah Yin's heart froze.
In that moment, she couldn't help but laugh bitterly inside.
It seemed that, in his heart, no matter how much she had sacrificed for him, the Clear Sky Sect would always be more important than her life.
But that was understandable—after all, she had only known him for less than ten years, while he had spent forty or fifty years with the sect.
At that thought, Ah Yin's heart turned cold, and she was utterly disappointed in Tang Hao.
She had given him countless chances, but he had always favored the Clear Sky Sect, cared about their reputation, but never acknowledged her sacrifice.
And as a victim, she was now being told she was immature by him.
The absurdity of it all!
(END CHAPTER)
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