Chapter 129 – Tang Hao's Wicked Intentions
Beside him, Ning Rongrong listened intently—it was her first time hearing Dugu Feng speak of his experience in the City of Slaughter.
Though he described it simply, she still felt a chill run down her spine.
That place was full of depraved murderers who committed every imaginable evil.
She couldn't even picture how Dugu Feng had survived.
He must have endured unspeakable hardship.
Ning Rongrong suddenly felt her own efforts were far from enough.
Compared to Dugu Feng's desperation and resolve, she was still lacking by a wide margin.
That realization sparked a sense of crisis in her heart. With how furiously Dugu Feng pushed himself, she would have to train even harder to keep up.
"Your Majesty Haotian, back outside Heaven Dou City, Bibi Dong said the Killing God Domain was only the beginning—that she could use it to tempt the geniuses of our Heaven Dou Empire.
But she didn't realize that our side also has experts who've mastered the Killing God Domain.
I wonder, Your Majesty Haotian—what makes this domain so special?"
Bone Douluo spoke bluntly.
Tang Hao looked again at Dugu Feng, noting the youth's calm aura concealing a sharp, explosive edge beneath. He immediately understood what kind of power rested within him.
"When Bibi Dong and I fought," Tang Hao said, "she unleashed a strange, sinister energy.
It carried evil intent, resentment, and killing will—because Bibi Dong had fused her Killing God Domain with her martial soul.
From what I see, Young Master Dugu has already learned how to apply the domain in combat and has mastered control over killing intent.
From here, you can treat the Killing God Domain as another martial soul—cultivate killing intent as you would soul power.
With time, the domain will merge with your Jade Phosphor Serpent martial soul, greatly strengthening your soul skills. Eventually, you'll be able to attack directly with your killing intent."
Tang Hao spoke seriously, relaying his own experience.
Bibi Dong's domain, tainted by the Rakshasa God's power, had turned into the Rakshasa Domain—its energy was dark and evil, far from pure killing intent.
Drawing from his own experience, Tang Hao simply believed Bibi Dong's domain had fused with her martial soul.
His own Killing God Domain had merged with his Clear Sky Hammer, allowing him to gather killing will and strike like with a second martial soul.
"Another martial soul?"
Dugu Feng hadn't expected that.
He thought Tang Hao, emphasizing momentum, would describe the Killing God Domain merely as an aura to fuse into one's soul abilities for more power.
But Tang Hao's explanation went deeper.
"So that's like a twin martial soul, isn't it?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.
Tang Hao's gaze turned cold for a split second.
Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer martial soul had been revealed at the start of the school term, so Ning Rongrong clearly knew.
If she knew, then so did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—and given her relationship with Dugu Feng, he too would know eventually.
At present, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Clear Sky Sect stood united against the Spirit Hall.
He could not afford to quarrel over such things, but he hoped they would keep quiet.
If word spread widely, Tang Hao wouldn't hesitate to deal with it harshly.
"Killing intent is a form of power as well. Used properly, it can rival the strength of a twin martial soul.
I've heard that Young Master Dugu possesses a finger technique—a soul skill created by your clan. Killing intent can likewise serve as the energy for such attacks, or even as the foundation to invent new soul skills."
A faint smirk formed in Tang Hao's heart.
The Clear Sky Sect's greatest strength lay in its vast collection of self-created soul techniques. Generations of study had made its spirit masters less dependent on rings, enabling them to fight flexibly and even defeat stronger foes.
Killing intent could be harnessed the same way.
But if Dugu Feng became engrossed in developing new killing techniques, his cultivation speed would surely slow.
A prodigy this monstrous—perhaps such a distraction would stunt his growth.
Once he missed his prime years of training, his potential ceiling would be fixed.
Tang Hao had no true goodwill in sharing these insights.
Still, his words made both Bone Douluo and Ning Rongrong nod in agreement—they sounded perfectly reasonable.
Bone Douluo mused aloud, "So the true strength of the Killing God Domain depends entirely on one's comprehension!"
He had no idea of Tang Hao's hidden scheming.
"Exactly," Tang Hao replied. "After obtaining the Killing God Domain, it took me over ten years to grasp its essence.
Once I began treating it as a second martial soul, my cultivation skyrocketed.
The first self-created skill I derived was called Killing Assault, where I condensed killing intent into a piercing strike."
Tang Hao then began a detailed explanation—patient, thorough, and seemingly sincere.
Bone Douluo was astonished.
Rumor painted Haotian Douluo as aloof and prideful, unwilling to engage others.
Yet here he was, earnestly instructing a younger generation.
Perhaps the death of his beloved had changed him, Bone Douluo thought.
Dugu Feng listened intently, comparing Tang Hao's teachings with his own insights.
He couldn't help but wonder—could Tang Hao really be this kind?
Still, Dugu Feng wasn't one to reject a good opportunity.
He had possessed the Killing God Domain for several years already, and many of his techniques already contained traces of killing intent, greatly enhancing their power.
Now, hearing Tang Hao's approach of using killing intent as an independent skill, he realized he could refine his control even further and avoid detours.
He remained cautious—what if Tang Hao was deceptive?
But with Bone Douluo nodding repeatedly, Dugu Feng relaxed.
Tang Hao wouldn't dare offer false methods in front of such company.
Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo were both domain users; though their domains differed, the underlying principles were similar.
To offer flawed guidance here would only invite humiliation.
Seeing Tang Hao's serious demeanor, Dugu Feng found the situation almost amusing.
Here was a future enemy, teaching him how to grow stronger. Imagine that!
Tang Hao, Tang Hao—when you finally learn that your son Tang San's external spirit bone was taken by me, will you lose your mind?
Time passed swiftly—half an hour later, Tang Hao finally departed.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty!"
Dugu Feng turned to Bone Douluo and bowed in gratitude.
Bone Douluo smiled in satisfaction—Tang Hao's willingness to share such experience must surely stem from respect for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and for him personally.
It was only right that Dugu Feng thanked him.
"The flaw in your clan's martial soul—both of us understand it well. Dugu Feng, I look forward to the day you overcome it," Bone Douluo said encouragingly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"All right then, Grandpa Bone, you go take care of your business. We're going sightseeing in Soto City!"
Ning Rongrong's mischievous side emerged again as she began to shoo him away.
Bone Douluo's face darkened. He gulped down his tea, then left helplessly, separating from the two.
Now it was finally Ning Rongrong's time to enjoy herself.
She had rarely gone shopping since arriving in Soto City, and today was the perfect opportunity.
As the second largest city of the Balak Kingdom, Soto City was bustling and lively.
The shopping streets—lined with food stalls and clothing stores—made Ning Rongrong relax and smile at last.
Meanwhile, Dugu Feng offered her another spirit pearl, the very one he had been carrying within his own body.
Though Ning Rongrong had already chosen him, Dugu Feng trusted the spirit pearl even more.
(END CHAPTER)
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