"who?"
Inside the tent, the three were startled and rushed outside. When they reached the outer perimeter of the camp, they saw a calm figure dressed in light blue clothes, surrounded by four Spirit Hall Soul Masters.
Upon seeing that figure, Dai Yao felt a sense of relief, and a subtle smile appeared on his lips as he slowly retreated behind the group.
Xiao Wu's sacrifice to obtain a spirit ring was likely a last resort. Therefore, he absolutely could not be implicated in Tang San joining the Spirit Hall.
Once he takes action, there's a very small chance that an investigation will uncover his plan. But even if the chance is small, he can't take that risk.
He has all his wealth in the Spirit Hall. He plotted to steal the spirit beast that Bibi Dong was determined to obtain. He can no longer stay in the Spirit Hall.
Moreover, he also wanted to see how Tang San would join the Spirit Hall's ranks without Hu Liena's protection.
It's no small feat for someone from the Clear Sky Sect to join the Spirit Hall's ranks.
Especially in a place as perilous as the Star Dou Great Forest. What makes him think he can gain the trust of two Title Douluos, Chrysanthemum and Ghost?
However, Tang San had to be present for Xiao Wu's sacrifice. Therefore, Dai Yao would never step in to protect Tang San or join the team unless absolutely necessary.
"Tang San, with your intelligence and wisdom in the original story, you should be able to join the team smoothly. If you fail, you won't be worthy of the resourceful 'God King Tang' from the original story!"
Dai Yao's eyes flickered uncertainly as he looked at Tang San through the shadows of the trees.
"And who are you?"
Tang San glanced coldly around, his heart pounding. He began to doubt whether his decision to try to infiltrate the Spirit Hall's ranks was a mistake.
He was surrounded by four high-level Soul Saints, who blocked all his escape routes.
At this moment, if he fails to infiltrate the Spirit Hall's ranks, he will face certain death.
"People from the Haotian Sect?"
Upon noticing the Clear Sky Hammer in Tang San's hand, the Soul Saints were startled. Their eyes were filled with wariness as they looked at Tang San. Simultaneously, all four summoned their Martial Souls; twenty-eight Soul Rings gleamed with a chilling light.
Having assumed a fighting stance, and knowing that they were in the Star Dou Great Forest, and were from the Clear Sky Sect, the mortal enemy of the Spirit Hall, they were determined to leave them here.
Fortunately, nobody knows.
Tang San's heart tightened, but his experience at Yuexuan allowed him to control his emotions well. Ignoring the murderous aura around him, he pondered for a moment and calmly said:
"Oh? You show killing intent as soon as you see the Clear Sky Hammer in my hand. It seems you are from the Spirit Hall. But, isn't your Spirit Hall too domineering? You won't even allow me to hunt a spirit beast when I come to the Star Dou Great Forest alone?"
"You actually wanted to kill me?"
Those present weren't fools; they immediately sensed the unusual nature of Tang San's words. One person spoke up, sounding uncertain:
"Your Haotian Sect has always been our enemy. Not long ago, your Haotian Sect announced its emergence, shocking the world. Now that you have come to the Star Dou Great Forest, we will naturally keep you here."
"What's so strange about that?"
Tang San showed just the right amount of surprise and exclaimed:
"The Haotian Sect has emerged?"
Tang San's words stunned everyone. Just then, Hu Liena and her group walked over. Upon seeing them, the four immediately fell silent. The air grew still.
Hu Liena overheard their conversation on her way here. After scrutinizing Tang San from head to toe for a long while, she finally frowned and asked:
"You don't know that the Haotian Sect has emerged?"
"have no idea."
Tang San spoke with an open and honest expression, his sincere attitude making everyone around him unconsciously believe him. This was a skill he had learned in the Moon Pavilion to gain the trust of others.
"Although I possess the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, I am not a member of the Clear Sky Sect. More than twenty years ago, the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion. My father was abandoned and had no choice but to wander around with me."
"But when I was a teenager, my father died. From then on, I had to grow up alone. My father told me that my martial spirit was the root of evil and that I had to hide it from outsiders."
"But today, your threat is too great, and I must use my Martial Soul."
"What I didn't expect was that it would cause so much trouble."
"I hope you will let me leave."
Hu Liena's eyes flickered, and she didn't answer Tang San. Instead, she said:
"How can you prove you're not a disciple of the Haotian Sect?"
Tang San looked troubled; proving himself was clearly a difficult task. He pondered for a moment, then said helplessly:
"I came to the Star Dou Great Forest, a forbidden area for Soul Masters, all alone. One wrong move and I could lose my life. If I were a member of the Clear Sky Sect, how could I not have helpers by my side?"
Everyone was taken aback by these words. What this person said made sense.
But regardless of whether they are disciples of the Clear Sky Sect or not, why not just kill them? Possessing the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul is a death sentence for this person!
But Hu Liena smiled gently and said:
"May I have your name?"
"Tang Yin".
"What you say makes sense, but gaining our trust isn't so simple. Dai Yao…"
Hu Liena turned her head, smiled slightly at Dai Yao, and said:
"I remember when you were in the Haotian Sect, you fought against all the young disciples of the Haotian Sect. Take a look and see if this person is among those disciples?"
Dai Yao slowly emerged from the shadows, looking at Tang San with a half-smile. Tang San was suddenly startled, and an uncontrollable hatred instantly filled his mind.
But Yuexuan's experience allowed him to maintain his facial expression and look calmly at Dai Yao.
Under Tang San's tense gaze, Dai Yao slowly walked up to Tang San, circled him, and looked him up and down. He stroked his chin, as if recalling something.
They'd occasionally click their tongues in disapproval.
With each click of his tongue, Tang San's heart pounded. He hadn't expected to see Dai Yao here! A wave of regret washed over him; if Dai Yao discovered him, wouldn't he be doomed?
At that point, we'll have no choice but to fight with all our might!
A fierce resolve hardened within him, cold sweat nearly beading on his forehead. He waited silently for Dai Yao's verdict, and for the first time, time seemed to drag on endlessly!
Dai Yao slowly stopped in front of Tang San, looking at Tang San's handsome face, and couldn't help but click his tongue. The Blue Silver Emperor's second awakening is truly impressive; he's practically a completely different person.
No wonder Qian Renxue and Hu Liena in the original novel fell deeply in love with Tang San and could not extricate themselves.
Now that he is Tang Yin, not Tang San, Dai Yao couldn't help but feel a mischievous urge to tease Tang San.
Seeing that he had tormented Tang San enough, Dai Yao finally made a decision.
"I've fought all the third and fourth generation disciples of the Haotian Sect, and none of them match this guy. How could someone as handsome as him be one of those rough men from the Haotian Sect?"
As soon as the words were spoken, Tang San's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled. But just as he relaxed, Dai Yao's words, "However," immediately made him anxious again.
"But what?"
Hu Liena inquired.
Dai Yao looked at Tang San with a half-smile, making Tang San feel uneasy. Dai Yao said:
"However, I remember when Tang San fought me, he was wearing a mask. Maybe that person is right under that mask?"
At this moment, Tang San was utterly shocked! His true colors had been exposed, and he now hated Dai Yao intensely. He really was the guy he wanted to get rid of; Dai Yao had somehow managed to expose his true identity!
He wanted nothing more than to fight Dai Yao to the death, but under these circumstances, taking any rash action would only lead to certain death!
"How is that possible? Tang San's ordinary face, how could it be this guy!"
Yan said casually.
These words prompted both Hu Liena and Xie Yue to nod in agreement. Hu Liena smiled and said:
"Dai Yao, you're being too cautious. Tang Yin can't be Tang San."
Tang San's tense heart suddenly relaxed. He turned to look at Dai Yao, hoping that he would not say anything more shocking!
"Okay, maybe I'm being too cautious."
Dai Yao spread his hands, saying helplessly.
Hu Liena looked at Tang San and said coldly:
"Tang Yin, the Clear Sky Sect and our Spirit Hall are sworn enemies. Tell me, how can I give you a chance to live?"
"But I'm not a member of the Haotian Sect!"
Tang San argued anxiously.
"Whether you are or not, the Haotian Hammer in your hand has already made the world accept your identity."
After speaking, Hu Liena stared coldly at Tang San. The atmosphere suddenly froze, and several Soul Saints immediately assumed fighting stances, waiting for Hu Liena's command to tear Tang San to shreds.
Tang San was extremely nervous, his heart pounding like a rollercoaster, making him feel incredibly uncomfortable. Even Dai Yao couldn't help but feel tense, wondering if Hu Liena really intended to kill Tang San.
After a long pause, Hu Liena suddenly smiled, and the tense atmosphere instantly relaxed. She said:
"However, I can give you a chance to live. If you agree to my conditions, I will not only let you go, but I can also help you obtain a spirit ring."
"Once you fulfill the conditions, you can even obtain a prestigious position in the Spirit Hall. What do you say?"
Tang San gave a bitter smile:
"Do I have a choice? Name your conditions, and I'll agree."
Hu Liena said, "Now, the Clear Sky Sect is a great enemy of our Spirit Hall, but because of more than 20 years of seclusion, they have long since become a united force. They are impenetrable."
"But you are different; you are a disciple of the Haotian Sect who was left behind."
"With your status, you can easily join the Haotian Sect. You can then act as our inside agent and investigate all the affairs of the Haotian Sect."
"You want me to betray the Haotian Sect?"
Tang San suddenly realized.
"You're no longer a disciple of the Haotian Sect, so there's no question of betrayal. So, what do you say? Do you agree to my conditions?"
Hu Liena smiled.
Her graceful and noble demeanor, as if she had everything under her control, made everyone around her feel as if they saw Bibi Dong's figure, and they quickly lowered their heads.
Tang San had already agreed in his heart. After all, it was Tang Yin who had promised, so what did it have to do with him, Tang San? As long as he saw Xiao Wu, he could abandon this identity.
However, after pretending to think for a while, he looked at the several Soul Saints eyeing him menacingly and said with a helpless bitter smile:
"Did I have a choice? I could only agree. However, I also have a score to settle with the Haotian Sect. They abandoned my father and me, leading to my father's death. The Haotian Sect is undeniably culpable!"
At this point, he suddenly became indignant.
His furious expression evoked sympathy from the surrounding Soul Masters. Dai Yao thought to himself, "No wonder he's an Oscar-caliber actor from Yuexuan!"
Dai Yao suddenly put his arm around Tang San's shoulder. Looking at Tang San, who was so close yet forced to show a kind expression, Dai Yao comforted him emotionally:
"It's alright, brother. Every obstacle will pass. I've fought all the people from the Clear Sky Sect, and they're really not that strong. The strongest one is that guy... what's his name... Tang San!"
"He's also one of my defeated opponents. As long as you follow our Spirit Hall, repent, and start anew, you will surely be able to avenge yourself!"
"I······"
Hearing Dai Yao's words, Tang San felt as if he had eaten feces, nauseous and wishing he could tear Dai Yao to pieces. He forced a grateful expression and said:
Thank you for your comfort...
"It's alright, we're all brothers!"
Dai Yao patted Tang San on the shoulder and said indifferently.
Seeing Dai Yao being so affectionate with Tang San, Hu Liena felt a slight joy in her heart.
"It seems Dai Yao understands my thoughts and is trying to win over Tang Yin!"
She stepped forward and smiled gently:
"Alright, it's getting late, everyone should get some rest. If nothing unexpected happens, we're in for another tough battle."
At Huliena's suggestion, the group returned to the central tent.
In the shadows of the forest.
Chrysanthemum Douluo gazed at Tang San, who was accompanied by Hu Liena and the other three, and slowly spoke to the empty surroundings:
"Old Ghost, do you think Tang Yin is trustworthy?"
As soon as the words fell, a ghostly figure appeared beside Chrysanthemum Douluo, its hoarse voice, like that of a night owl, echoing around them:
"From what we've seen so far, there seem to be no loopholes in what Tang Yin said. Once we return to the Spirit Hall, we can investigate this thoroughly."
Seeing that Old Ghost shared the same idea, Chrysanthemum Douluo turned his gaze to Hu Liena, who was surrounded by admirers, and said with satisfaction:
"Nana's current style is quite like that of the Pope. Using Tang Yin to infiltrate the Haotian Sect was indeed a good move. However, we need to find Tang Yin's weakness to prevent him from betraying us after joining the Haotian Sect."
Ghost Douluo laughed hoarsely:
"Leave this to me. I'm best at controlling people."
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Inside the tent, the sleeping positions changed again.
Hu Liena is on the far right, next to Dai Yao, Tang San is in the center, and Xie Yue and Yan are on the left.
Standing next to Dai Yao, Tang San felt extremely uncomfortable. His greatest enemy in this life was right beside him, yet he dared not make a move. He closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep, but his thoughts were already with Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, it's been five years, and I'm finally going to see you. Don't worry, with me here, I will never let these guys hurt you!"
He made a solemn promise in his heart.
Right next to him was Tang San, and Dai Yao chuckled to himself. He loved watching Tang San secretly want to kill him, yet had no choice but to become his sworn brother.
Although his eyes were closed, he wasn't asleep. After all, he was worried that Tang San might act rashly in a fit of anger and attack him. At such close range, even with the Green Lotus protecting him, he wouldn't stand a chance.
"I really hope we get there early tomorrow!"
He sneered inwardly. (End of Chapter)