"Could there be some misunderstanding here?"
Yu Xiaogang felt his scalp tingle. His own disciple had killed his nephew?
This was a disastrous beginning.
What should I do?
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang also noticed Yu Tianheng's body lying on the ground not far away.
At first glance, the young man turned into a pincushion on the ground had seemed vaguely familiar. Now that he knew the truth, the situation seemed even more difficult to handle!
"That..." Yu Xiaogang racked his brains before speaking weakly, "Tang San is the son of the Title Douluo Tang Hao. Father, it's better to resolve grievances than to create them!"
"Tianheng is already dead. Continuing to pursue this matter now..."
"Shut up!"
Veins bulged on Yu Yuanzhen's forehead. "Are you saying my grandson died for nothing? Have you forgotten you're a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
Upon hearing Yu Xiaogang reveal Tang San's true identity, Yu Yuanzhen was somewhat surprised.
But only slightly. His grandson his most talented grandson, Yu Tianheng was dead. Did they expect him to just let it go?
Did the face of the Title Douluo Tang Hao carry that much weight?!
"Fine. Out of respect for Tang Hao, I won't kill this brat." Yu Yuanzhen's tone shifted. "But I'm taking both the external spirit bone and this unconscious girl with me."
With that, he tossed a glass bottle to Yu Xiaogang.
"Inside is the Breakthrough to Elder Pill that can help you reach the Soul Elder rank. Take it when you have time."
"This..." Yu Xiaogang was nearly moved to tears of joy, but given the current atmosphere, he knew it wasn't the time to celebrate. He quietly pocketed the item to deal with later.
"Go. Tell that brat I have no patience. He needs to make a decision quickly."
Seeing Yu Yuanzhen's expression, Yu Xiaogang knew his father wouldn't back down.
"Ah!"
Yu Xiaogang sighed.
Hesitantly, he walked toward Flender and Tang San.
"Xiao San, I..."
"Teacher, there's no need to explain. I know you're in a difficult position. I can give up the external spirit bone, but Xiao Wu is absolutely non-negotiable. She's my sister."
With the arrival of Shrek Academy's teachers, students like Oscar had also gathered at the conflict site.
After consuming Oscar's healing sausage, Tang San's injuries had recovered significantly, though his face remained somewhat pale.
Tang San stood up and approached Yu Yuanzhen calmly, cupping his hands respectfully.
"Your Excellency, please spare Xiao Wu. She's my dearest sister."
Tang San knew he was outmatched. When weak, one had to yield.
Moreover, he seemed to have heard Grandmaster mention that his father was no ordinary figure, which gave him some confidence.
"Hmph. Sister?" Yu Yuanzhen scoffed, pointing at Xiao Wu, who was unconscious in Liu Erlong's arms.
"Did your father never tell you, or does even he not know? The 'sister' you speak of isn't human."
"N-not human?"
Tang San froze. Not just him every Soul Master present was shocked by Yu Yuanzhen's words.
Especially those with more experience, who looked at Xiao Wu with strange expressions.
"She's a 100,000-year spirit beast in human form, possessing a 100,000-year spirit bone and spirit ring. In the world of Soul Masters, every cultivator covets such a being..."
Yu Yuanzhen briefly educated Tang San on spirit beasts.
"Th-this can't be!"
Tang San's face paled as he finally understood why Yu Yuanzhen was so determined to take Xiao Wu.
"So, do you understand now?" Yu Yuanzhen suppressed his anger, his tone softening slightly. "Out of respect for your father Tang Hao, sparing your life is already the greatest concession I can make."
Yu Tianheng was dead. There was no point in dwelling on it further. Moreover, Tang San's father was Tang Hao, and Yu Yuanzhen had no desire to make a mortal enemy of that madman.
Besides, as long as Tang San lived, there was still a chance to force the 100,000-year spirit beast girl to sacrifice herself.
Yu Tianheng might be dead, but the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan still had another heir Yu Tianxin!
While Yu Tianxin's strength lagged behind Yu Tianheng's relentless training, a 100,000-year spirit ring and spirit bone could bridge that gap. His future potential wouldn't be much weaker than Yu Tianheng's had been.
"Is there really no way to spare Xiao Wu?" Tang San pressed. "My father is also a Title Douluo."
From Grandmaster's earlier words and Yu Yuanzhen's reaction to his father, Tang San deduced that his blacksmith father was no ordinary man most likely a Title Douluo himself.
Tang San could relinquish the external spirit bone, but Xiao Wu...
His gaze flickered to Xiao Wu, unconscious in the voluptuous woman's arms, and his heart ached.
Power... If only he had power! How could a disciple of the Tang Sect be so helpless?
That dead bastard Yu Tianheng had been right power was everything.
He couldn't even protect Xiao Wu.
"Damn it! Father, where are you? What else can I do to save Xiao Wu?"
If Grandmaster knows you and took me as a disciple, doesn't that mean you've been watching over me sometimes?
Just as Yu Yuanzhen was about to respond, a roar shook the heavens.
"A mere snake of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan dares to take what belongs to my son?"
"Are you worthy?"
Tang San was shielded by a surge of spirit power as a colossal hammer hurtled toward Yu Yuanzhen. The overwhelming might, the indomitable aura, and the all-too-familiar voice...
"Father!"
Tang San couldn't help but cry out.
Tears streamed uncontrollably down his cheeks.
"Tang Hao, how dare you!"
Yu Yuanzhen erupted in fury, azure spirit power surging around him.
"Seventh Spirit Ability Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Avatar: Dragon Form!"
A deafening draconic roar shook the skies.
Under the influence of his spirit power, Yu Yuanzhen transformed into a gigantic dragon.
A violet-blue barrier formed, barely withstanding the strike of the Clear Sky Hammer.
"BOOM!"
An earth-shattering explosion resounded.
Yu Yuanzhen had defended in haste. His massive form was sent flying hundreds of meters, crashing uncontrollably like a wounded serpent.
Mid-flight, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's eyes burned with fury.
A terrifying surge of spirit power erupted.
"Eighth Spirit Ability Heavenly Thunderstorm!"
Thunder rumbled across the sky as lightning gathered rapidly in the clouds.
A waterfall of thunderbolts descended, crashing straight toward Tang San and Tang Hao.
There was no time to dodge. Tang Hao could only brace for the impact lightning moved far faster than any flying speed.
Yu Yuanzhen dismissed his avatar form, his face flushed.
"Cough!" He coughed up blood.
What a terrifying Clear Sky Hammer. If not for his weakened state, even in dragon form, I might have been in serious trouble.
It seems Tang Hao is carrying heavy injuries.
That single hammer strike had injured Yu Yuanzhen as well, though it wasn't immediately apparent.
"Ultimate Technique Great Sumeru Hammer!"
Tang Hao's voice rang out again.
The Clear Sky Hammer swung with blinding speed, veins bulging on his wrist as the hammer suddenly enlarged, smashing upward to meet the descending lightning.
"BOOM!"
A single strike repelled the thunderstorm and dispersed the clouds.
Blood sprayed from Tang Hao's mouth as his injuries worsened.
Yu Yuanzhen was no Ghost Douluo or Chrysanthemum Douluo. As a top-tier beast spirit master, his power far surpassed that of Ghost Mei and Yue Guan.
This was the heritage of the Top Three Clans the Clear Sky Clan had the Clear Sky Nine Forbidden Techniques, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had the Heart Division Control, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had its own legacy.
With the lightning dispersed, the sky returned to calm.
Yet Tang Hao and Yu Yuanzhen stood locked in a standoff.
Tension crackled between them, as though another clash could erupt at any moment.