Qiankun Asks About Love ValleyThe realm of the gods, the temple of the sea god.
After Dai Yao inherited the divine position and everything settled down, Poseidon felt relieved and couldn't help but feel a little proud.
Such a promising seed for godhood has fallen into his hands. Now, even if the evil god has any schemes, they are all in vain.
"Alright, Poseidon, laugh if you want. Now that the inheritance is over, I won't stay any longer."
The evil god chuckled and vanished in a streak of black light before Poseidon could reply.
However, what unsettled Poseidon was that the evil god's tone showed no sign of dejection, but rather a hint of a successful conspiracy.
"Forget it, whatever his schemes are, Dai Yao has already become a god, nothing can be changed. I'll just enjoy my retirement now. I'm going to find Shura later and see how hard he works!"
Thinking of this, Poseidon couldn't help but chuckle to himself, as if he could already see himself leisurely watching the Asura God work hard.
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Heavenly Dou Empire, Haotian Sect.
Snow fell heavily on the ruins of this sect that had stood on the continent for thousands of years.
After the defeat at Zhennan Pass, Tang Xiao, the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect, and five elders at the Title Douluo level all perished, and the younger generation of the Clear Sky Sect was almost completely slaughtered. Only a few Soul Masters who surrendered to the Spirit Hall remained, still retaining the bloodline of the Clear Sky Hammer.
A cold wind howled through the vast Haotian Sect, telling of the sect's tragic state.
Some elderly people and some young children are still barely surviving here.
With the fall of the Heaven Dou Empire and the near annihilation of the Clear Sky Sect, its affiliated forces scattered, leaving only a few loyal subordinate sects still holding out. However, as the Martial Soul Empire's power within the Heaven Dou Empire grows stronger, the disappearance of these remaining forces is only a matter of time.
Without food supplies, these elderly people and children had no choice but to leave the sect.
The once mighty and powerful number one sect in the world is about to become a thing of the past.
The iron chain bridge trodden by countless disciples and the sect hall that recorded countless legends will gradually decay and become relics of history due to lack of maintenance and time.
"Third Brother, Zi Yuan doesn't want to see you. She also told me that if you look for her again, she will definitely report your whereabouts to the Martial Soul Empire."
Ma Hongjun observed Tang San's expression and said cautiously.
Zi Yuan is Empress Xue Ke's maid. Now that the Tian Dou Empire is ruled by the Wu Hun Empire, Empress Xue Ke's maids are given a certain status in order to win over former Xue family officials.
This time, Ma Hongjun went to find Zi Yuan to inquire about Oscar. Oscar had impersonated 'King Lan Hao' to cover Tang San's escape, but was captured by the Spirit Empire. Since then, there had been no news of him.
Therefore, Tang San wanted to ask Zi Yuan for help to find out about Oscar's situation.
However, since Tang San ignored Empress Xue Ke back then, Zi Yuan naturally didn't treat Tang San well. If Empress Xue Ke hadn't been in love with Tang San, she would have betrayed him long ago.
Hearing Ma Hongjun's words, Tang San did not turn around. He remained sitting on the cliff, staring blankly at the bottomless cliff under the swirling snow, like a statue.
This cliff has no bottom in sight, how similar is it to the 'Ghost's Bane' that I jumped into in my previous life?
In his previous life, he was relentlessly pressured by many elders of the Tang Clan, leaving him with no choice but to jump into the "Ghost's Sorrow." The same thing is happening in this life.
After the defeat at Zhennan Pass, only a few members of his clan survived; his father and mother disappeared; his beloved died; Shrek's relatives and friends were either dead or imprisoned, leaving no trace. These blows pushed him to the brink of despair time and time again, to the same precipice as in his previous life.
"I see."
After a long pause, Tang San slowly spoke.
The voice was like that of an old man nearing the end of his life, hoarse and desolate, drifting away in the cold wind on the cliff.
Ma Hongjun looked troubled, hesitated for a long time, and slowly said:
"Third Brother, when I went to the Heaven Dou Empire this time, I ran into Boss Dai's men. Boss Dai asked me to tell you to go to the Star Dou Empire together. If you persevere, there might still be a chance for things to turn around."
Ma Hongjun's words drifted in the wind, and Tang San's sculpted face finally stirred, showing a glimmer of life. A hint of reminiscence flashed in his lifeless pupils, and he sighed softly:
"A turning point? Where is there any turning point?"
"The vast Star Luo Empire couldn't even stop a small Qinglian Sect, allowing Dai Yao to charge in and kill the Star Luo Emperor alone. The Heavenly Dou Empire was destroyed, the Haotian Sect was wiped out, and now the Martial Soul Empire is at the height of its power. Even if I went to the Star Luo Empire, what could I do?"
"It's nothing but a death throes."
Tang San's tone was indescribably dejected.
He had done everything in his power, gathering all the forces he could from the Clear Sky Sect, the Heaven Dou Empire, and Shrek Academy, to confront the Spirit Empire head-on, only to suffer a crushing defeat.
The revenge for his mother's death at the hands of the Spirit Hall remains unavenged, and the revenge for Xiao Wu's spirit ring and spirit bone being stolen by Dai Yao seems to have no hope of success.
In order to improve his strength as soon as possible, he added a spirit ring to his second spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer, ahead of schedule.
Although he reached the Title Douluo level thanks to the amplification of numerous spirit rings, most of them were only 30,000 to 40,000 years old, having already exhausted their potential. In terms of personal strength, he no longer had any chance of catching up with Dai Yao.
As for Tang Clan's hidden weapons, such as the Buddha's Wrath Lotus and the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles, not to mention that they cannot find those precious ores, they also cannot find the peerless craftsmen who make the hidden weapons.
The Tang Sect's unique martial arts techniques are no longer capable of shining brightly in the Douluo Continent.
Hearing Tang San say this, Ma Hongjun couldn't help but show a sad expression. Having accompanied Tang San all this way, how could he not know the hardships they had endured?
He fought alongside Tang San, suffering defeat after defeat, yet never giving up. Ning Rongrong left them, and Oscar was captured. His confidence had long been shattered, leaving him nothing but a walking corpse.
"Third Brother, no matter what situation you are in, don't be discouraged. That's what you told me."
Ma Hongjun advised:
"The Spirit Empire is now very powerful, and many sects dare not speak out against it. Only Boss Dai is openly opposing the Spirit Empire. Whether out of affection for Shrek Academy or out of hatred for the Spirit Empire, we should go to the Star Luo Empire."
Tang San stared at the distant snow-capped peaks, stood there for a long time, and slowly said:
"Fatty, the reason I told you not to be discouraged before was because I still have the will to fight."
"Since I came into this world, I thought nothing could defeat me. However, Xiao Wu was stripped of her rings and bones before my very eyes; my mother's revenge was not yet avenged, and my father disappeared without a trace; Shrek Academy and Haotian Sect were both wiped out because of me. And all of this is closely related to one person."
"I challenged that person again and again, and failed again and again, until finally, I bet everything, and lost everything."
"It's not that I want to admit defeat, but look at us now, what bargaining chips do we have left?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a cold wind howled past, and a flurry of snowflakes hit him in the face, making Ma Hongjun feel chilly.
Although Tang San did not reveal the person's identity, Ma Hongjun knew it all too well.
It wasn't just Tang San who was defeated; Ma Hongjun was too. That person's figure loomed over him like a mountain, invincible. If Tang San hadn't fought so hard, he would have surrendered to the Spirit Hall long ago to avoid facing that person again.
Ma Hongjun lowered his head, his eyes dim. After a long while, Tang San's voice drifted over, startling him awake.
"Hongjun, since Boss Dai needs our help, let's go. We've been together for so long, we'll die together..."
Hearing that bitter voice made Ma Hongjun feel a pang of sadness.
"Third Brother..."
Ma Hongjun choked up as he spoke.
Tang San was also somewhat moved, and he hugged Ma Hongjun tightly.
When Shrek Academy first met, the seven of them were now scattered to the four winds. Xiao Wu was dead, Oscar had disappeared, and Ning Rongrong had left, leaving only the two of them to be together again. But how many more days could they have like this?
The wind and snow subsided slightly.
The snow-capped mountain gradually quieted down, but suddenly, the clanging of iron chains rang out like a bolt from the blue, inexplicably stirring up a storm in Tang San's heart.
Tang San suddenly turned around and looked towards the iron chain bridge. His eyes were serious, purple light flashed, and his expression was horrified.
The metallic clanging sound on the suspension bridge was quite common; when the wind blew high on the mountain, the suspension bridge would rattle and clatter. But this time, the sound was unusual, crisp and steady, as if someone had stepped onto the suspension bridge.
"who?!"
Tang San roared.
Although Ma Hongjun didn't understand why Tang San's expression suddenly changed so drastically, he always followed Tang San's lead. He followed behind Tang San and, with a few leaps, looked at the other side of the iron chain bridge together.
Beside the suspension bridge, a white figure stood with his hands behind his back. His snow-white robe contrasted against the snow and ice of the high mountains, but his long, golden hair was as dazzling as gold, especially his pair of golden eyes, which were as sharp as the sun.
Despite the thousands of meters separating them by the iron chain bridge, those golden eyes pierced their hearts like sharp swords. The insurmountable figure in their hearts slowly turned around, and upon seeing its appearance, it was indeed the person before them!
"It's you, Dai Yao!"
Tang San was struck dumb, as if by lightning. It took him a long time to recover, his expression incredibly grave. Staring at the figure that filled him with rage yet which he could do nothing about, Tang San's mind raced, but his voice became cold and resigned, as if devoid of hope:
"You've finally come. Are you here to kill me?"
For some reason, Tang San couldn't sense any aura from Dai Yao. He seemed like an ordinary person, but Tang San didn't feel relaxed at all. Instead, he became even more vigilant.
For him to be unable to sense Dai Yao's presence, either Dai Yao was an ordinary person, or Dai Yao's strength far surpassed his own. Tang San, who had been opposing Dai Yao for half his life, knew perfectly well which situation it was.
"Oh? I didn't expect you to reach the Title Douluo realm in just a few years. But judging from your weak and unstable soul power, you must have had your Clear Sky Hammer martial soul absorb a soul ring as well, right?"
Dai Yao was somewhat surprised and did not answer Tang San's question.
"Years have passed, yet your eyesight remains as sharp as ever. What use is a Title Douluo? You're still your defeated foe. Now your strength has become even more unfathomable, so why toy with me? Just give me a quick death!"
Tang San stood with his hands behind his back and said loudly, looking like he was bravely seeking death.
After he finished speaking, Dai Yao did not reply. The iron chain bridge was extremely cold, with a howling wind that made the iron chains rattle.
A moment later, Dai Yao smiled nonchalantly and directly pointed out Tang San's plan, saying jokingly:
"Tang San, Tang San, since you are seeking death, why did you hide that hand behind your back? Are you afraid of revealing the 'Guanyin Tears'?"
Tang San felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
After reaching the Title Douluo realm, the internal energy of the Xuan Tian Gong also reached its peak. Guanyin Tears, the number one hidden weapon technique among the Tang Sect's ultimate skills, became his last trump card. He planned to use this move when forced into a desperate situation, to perish together with his enemy.
Sitting in silence before the snow-capped mountain was precisely to prepare for this move at any moment.
He was overjoyed to meet Dai Yao today. Although Dai Yao was far stronger than him, he could kill him with a single blow if Dai Yao was not careful.
However, Dai Yao not only saw through his plan, but also revealed the name of his technique.
You must know that Guanyin's Tears is a secret technique of the Tang Clan from his previous life. No one else in the world could possibly know it except him. How did Dai Yao find out? Could he also be a member of the Tang Clan? But why is there no trace of the Tang Clan in his moves?
For a moment, Tang San was filled with doubt, as if he could not accept reality. He muttered "impossible" in a panic, but the next moment, his wrist behind his back flicked out steadily and quickly!
The Tang Clan is number one; even Guanyin sheds tears!
Milky white droplets shot out, and the world seemed to stand still for a moment.
Buzz—
The next moment, the Guanyin Tear, which even the Purple Demon Eye could not detect, suddenly appeared. Dai Yao spread his five fingers, like a large net, and captured the Guanyin Tear from afar. With a rumbling roar, the snow mountain behind Dai Yao collapsed, and snow mist filled the air.
That was the lingering power of Guanyin's tears.
In a daze, the snow and mist seemed to condense into a deity, its five fingers outstretched, transforming into streams of water that bound the tears of Guanyin.
The next moment, it disappeared again.
Finally, the power of Guanyin's Tears dissipated, turning into a water droplet that lay quietly in Dai Yao's hand.
Tang San's eyes widened suddenly! He said in a hoarse voice:
"How...how is this possible? You actually managed to block 'Guanyin's Tears'!"
Not only Tang San, but Ma Hongjun was also stunned and stood frozen in place. Although he didn't know what method Tang San had just used, the collapsing snow mountain behind Dai Yao revealed the power of that move—a level he could never reach!
"Pretending to be surprised to lower my guard, and then taking the opportunity to flick out this 'Guanyin Tear', you really are something, Tang San."
Dai Yao played with the Guanyin Tear in his hand, calmly looking at Tang San on the opposite bank, and chuckled.
In the original novel, Tang San severely injured Qian Renxue with Guanyin's Tears. How could he not be on guard? Guanyin's Tears was extremely powerful, but as the God of the Sea, how could he be hurt by a single drop of liquid?
After a long pause, seeing that Tang San had fallen silent, Dai Yao said calmly:
"Tang San, if you're not convinced, then use all your skills! You've used 'Guanyin's Tears,' why not try exploding the rings?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San's pupils shrank sharply.
Dai Yao seemed to have stripped him naked, leaving him with no secrets whatsoever. Aside from Guanyin's Tears, his strongest technique was the Ring Explosion—the detonation of the nine soul rings of the Haotian Hammer, a power sufficient to reach the legendary realm of gods.
However, this method takes too much time and is not as quick and concealed as Guanyin's Tears.
"Who are you? How do you know all my secrets?!"
All his trump cards had been revealed, and amidst the despair, Tang San felt a surge of rage and said angrily:
"From the very beginning, you were full of hostility towards me."
"From the fierce battles during the hunting of soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest; to the relentless pressure during the Soul Master Competition; to Xiao Wu's sacrifice in the City of Hell, and finally to the defeat of the Heaven Dou Empire at Zhennan Pass, you were involved in every single one of these events. It can be said that my miserable state today is all thanks to you!"
"I, Tang San, just want to ask you one question: what exactly did I do to offend you?!"
He always had a feeling that he was like a shadow, following Dai Yao closely. Without his knowledge, many of his things had been quietly stolen.
Seeing Tang San's angry expression, Dai Yao smiled slightly and said:
"If you want to know, then go to a place."
"Where?"
"Qiankun Asks About Love Valley!" (End of Chapter)