Chapter 232: Tang San Returns to Heaven Dou City
In the Slaughter City, within the Hell Road.
It took Tang San a long time to calm himself after realizing he had gained the qualification to inherit divine power.
He had endured countless humiliations. Ever since Soto City, Luo Ling had always overshadowed him. But now, at last, he had a chance to surpass Luo Ling completely.
Clenching his fists, Tang San took a deep breath and walked toward the distant exit glowing above the sea of blood.
The surrounding aura of slaughter could no longer affect him.
…
A day later.
Tang San slowly opened his eyes. He had successfully passed through Hell Road and obtained the Killing God Domain.
The Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his hand, radiating a terrifying murderous aura.
The Killing God Domain had fused entirely into his hammer.
"Xiao San!"
A deep, familiar voice rang in his ears.
Tang San raised his head just as Tang Hao descended from the sky.
Seeing his son safe and sound, Tang Hao finally exhaled in relief—but his eyes went wide when he noticed the restored Clear Sky Hammer.
"Xiao San… your Clear Sky Hammer…" Tang Hao's voice trembled slightly.
"Dad, my Clear Sky Hammer has been restored!" Tang San said excitedly, running up to him.
"How can this be?" Tang Hao's gaze quivered slightly.
The restored hammer emanated an aura far more powerful than before—so strong that even Tang Hao felt a chill.
Tang San hesitated only briefly before smiling. "I don't really know what happened. When I passed through Hell Road, I felt a strange power repairing it."
He did not mention the Asura God's trial. Matters involving the divine were far too significant to disclose.
"It must be because of your outstanding talent that the hammer was restored!" Tang Hao nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with pride.
"Dad, what should we do next? I've already obtained the Killing God Domain," Tang San asked with a smile.
Tang Hao thought for a moment, then spoke decisively. "Xiao San, you should already know where our lineage originates from, don't you?"
"Our lineage?" Tang San paused to think. "Dad, do you mean the Clear Sky Sect?"
"That's right." Tang Hao nodded. "For certain reasons, I never told you before. But now, it's time I take you back—to return to our ancestral roots."
"Dad, we're going back to the Sect?" Tang San's eyes lit up with excitement. The most powerful sect of its time, the Clear Sky Sect, had always fascinated him.
Tang Hao nodded, then slowly shook his head.
"We will go back. But before that, I must take you to Heaven Dou City to meet someone. You must learn to control this killing intent properly."
…
At that same moment, as Tang San conquered Hell Road, Emperor Xue Ye's Titled Douluo Coronation Ceremony officially began.
In the Crown Prince's residence, Luo Ling and Ning Rongrong reunited.
The moment she saw him, Ning Rongrong ran up and pouted, her tone full of grievance. "Brother Ling! You came back and didn't even visit me at the Sect!"
Luo Ling rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. "Ah… I got caught up with some things."
"You have no idea how worried Zhuqing and I were! And you didn't even tell us you went to a place like the Slaughter City!"
Holding Zhu Zhuqing's hand in one arm and clutching Luo Ling with the other, Ning Rongrong pouted angrily.
Watching his daughter's closeness with Luo Ling, Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly. "It seems our Young Friend Luo and this lady both succeeded in conquering Hell Road."
Still trapped in Ning Rongrong's embrace, Luo Ling could only give a helpless smile and nod.
Behind Ning Fengzhi stood Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's two Titled Douluo—and its supreme strength.
"Uncle Ning," Luo Ling said suddenly, "what do you think of Emperor Xue Ye's recent breakthrough to Titled Douluo?"
Ning Fengzhi was momentarily taken aback before replying thoughtfully, "Emperor Xue Ye's breakthrough should be a good thing for the Heaven Dou Empire."
Luo Ling shook his head and smiled faintly. "Not necessarily. You must know how close the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the royal family have become these past years."
"What does Friend Luo mean by that?" Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Two years ago, Yu Xiaogang was wanted by our Spirit Hall," Luo Ling said evenly. "Yet he's still free… and he just happens to be from the Blue Lightning Clan."
"Do you really believe Emperor Xue Ye's promotion came purely from cultivation?"
Ning Fengzhi fell silent, deep in thought. He hadn't been closely involved with the royal court or the Blue Lightning Clan for some time, but he had heard rumors—of countless disappearances across the empire.
"The Spirit Hall will not tolerate an emperor practicing evil arts," said Luo Ling quietly. "Even if he's a Titled Douluo."
Ning Fengzhi's pupils constricted sharply.
The two Titled Douluo behind him also grew solemn.
Having cooperated with the Spirit Hall, they understood its terrifying influence. If Spirit Hall wanted to kill a Titled Douluo—it could be done easily.
Luo Ling's words carried heavy implications.
Emperor Xue Ye's power certainly came from a questionable source.
Yu Xiaogang might be hiding within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. And worse, the entire clan could have turned to a heretical path.
If proven true, the balance of the entire continent would collapse.
And at that time—what would become of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
Watching his daughter cling affectionately to Luo Ling, Ning Fengzhi's thoughts hardened into resolution.
…
As Emperor Xue Ye's coronation drew near, all of Heaven Dou City was alive with celebration. The continent's greatest powers had gathered there.
On one street, two figures in black cloaks walked quietly. Around them, however, the crowd instinctively avoided a two-meter radius.
People looked on anxiously—the shorter figure radiated an intense, suffocating killing intent.
Tang San ignored their stares, following behind Tang Hao as they arrived at a grand building.
"Yuexuan."
Only two elegant characters adorned the plaque above the tall doors.
Those who entered were few, all richly dressed and radiating noble bearing.
"Dad, what is this place?" Tang San asked.
Ten days had passed since they left the Slaughter City. Tang Hao had said he would take him to meet someone—but had not said who.
"This is where you'll learn to control your killing intent." Tang Hao's voice was calm.
As they stepped toward the entrance, two young men in green robes blocked their way.
"Apologies. Yuexuan does not admit the poorly attired," one said coldly.
Tang San frowned. He had always disliked people who judged by appearance. Just as he was about to teach them a "lesson," a middle-aged man in purple robes approached from inside Yuexuan.
"I wonder, for what purpose do the two of you visit my Yuexuan?" the man asked politely, his tone neither arrogant nor humble.
(END CHAPTER)
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