LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 184: Qin Xiao’s Return and Tang Chen’s Plan for Deification
Chapter 184: Qin Xiao's Return and Tang Chen's Plan for Deification
The mountain wind blew, and Tang Hao felt a bit cold.
He wrapped his clothes tighter around himself and responded in a hoarse voice, "Let's return to the sect first."
"Judging by the time, the Patriarch should have reached Seagod Island by now. Once he gets the assistance of the Grand Priest there and resolves his own hidden issues, he will return. That will be the moment when our Haotian Sect reigns supreme. Everyone who stands against us will be dealt with."
"Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will not escape their fate of destruction."
Will we have to wait until Patriarch Tang Chen returns? Tang San's lowered eyes revealed a complex expression.
Meanwhile, at Thunder Academy.
Yu Luomian cast a complex gaze at Liu Erlong and asked, "Erlong, what do you think we should do next?"
In fact, it wasn't just Yu Luomian; many strong members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan around him were also looking at Liu Erlong with eyes full of respect and awe.
The battle with Tang Hao was still fresh in their minds.
The extraordinary combat power Liu Erlong displayed was both astonishing and fearsome.
Moreover, they felt an immense pressure emanating from Liu Erlong.
They couldn't understand how the former mutant fire dragon spirit of Liu Erlong had transformed into a spirit of even higher quality than theirs.
Some people who once looked down on Liu Erlong, the illegitimate daughter, now felt a sense of shame.
Liu Erlong's gaze swept around before she spoke, "Those who are injured will stay behind, and those who can still fight will follow me to Star Luo City."
"Since Tang Hao couldn't be stopped, the plan must continue."
With that, Liu Erlong strode out of Thunder Academy.
Zhao Wuji and Flander followed closely behind.
Then, Yu Luomian led the strong members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan after them.
Three days later.
Haotian Sect.
Tang Hao and Tang San walked silently through the ruins.
"Uncle Hao, Brother San, you're back."
Tang Hu, who had been keeping an eye on external developments, emerged from a hidden corner.
Tang San remained expressionless, as if he neither heard nor saw Tang Hu.
He was in a bad mood and saw no need to pretend otherwise.
He believed Tang Hu knew too much and was courting death, but Tang Hao disagreed with killing him.
After yet another fruitless attempt, Tang Hao wasn't in a good mood either.
He asked expressionlessly, "Has anything happened at the sect today?"
"Yes. Yes!" Tang Hu answered without hesitation.
"What happened?"
Tang Hao was surprised.
"Patriarch Tang Chen has returned."
"What? Patriarch Tang Chen has returned?"
Hearing Tang Hu's words, both Tang Hao and Tang San showed expressions of amazement.
They remembered that Tang Chen had left to resolve the hidden issues with his body.
Now that he had returned, did that mean he had succeeded?
Had the opportunity for the Haotian Sect to dominate the world come so soon?
"But..."
Tang Hu wanted to remind the father and son that the Patriarch's trip seemed to have been quite unlucky. He had lost his left arm and had become irritable, so they should be careful.
However.
Before he could finish, Tang Hao had already taken Tang San and left.
In a dimly lit basement, Tang Hao and Tang San saw Tang Chen.
He was still wearing the same outfit, a familiar blood-red cloak.
"You've returned."
Tang Chen spoke, his back to Tang Hao and Tang San.
"Congratulations, Patriarch!"
"Congratulations, Great-Grandfather!"
Tang Hao and Tang San bowed in unison.
Tang Chen's body trembled slightly. He slowly turned around and asked, "What did you just say? Congratulations to me?"
"Yes, Patriarch, congratulations!"
"Congratulations for what?"
"Of course, it's for your trip to Seagod Island, resolving your hidden issues, advancing your cultivation, and even laying a solid foundation for deification!"
Tang San seized the chance to flatter him.
"Xiao San is right." Tang Hao nodded in agreement.
No mistake, that's exactly what Tang Chen had said when he left.
"Hahaha."
"Good, good!"
"Well said..."
Tang Chen laughed heartily, but his smile quickly faded, his expression turning cold.
*Chapter 185: Qin Xiao's Return and Tang Chen's Plan for Deification*
The mountain wind blew, and Tang Hao felt a bit cold.
He wrapped his clothes tighter around himself and responded in a hoarse voice, "Let's return to the sect first."
"Judging by the time, the Patriarch should have reached Seagod Island by now. Once he gets the assistance of the Grand Priest there and resolves his own hidden issues, he will return. That will be the moment when our Haotian Sect reigns supreme. Everyone who stands against us will be dealt with."
"Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will not escape their fate of destruction."
Will we have to wait until Patriarch Tang Chen returns? Tang San's lowered eyes revealed a complex expression.
Meanwhile, at Thunder Academy.
Yu Luomian cast a complex gaze at Liu Erlong and asked, "Erlong, what do you think we should do next?"
In fact, it wasn't just Yu Luomian; many strong members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan around him were also looking at Liu Erlong with eyes full of respect and awe.
The battle with Tang Hao was still fresh in their minds.
The extraordinary combat power Liu Erlong displayed was both astonishing and fearsome.
Moreover, they felt an immense pressure emanating from Liu Erlong.
They couldn't understand how the former mutant fire dragon spirit of Liu Erlong had transformed into a spirit of even higher quality than theirs.
Some people who once looked down on Liu Erlong, the illegitimate daughter, now felt a sense of shame.
Liu Erlong's gaze swept around before she spoke, "Those who are injured will stay behind, and those who can still fight will follow me to Star Luo City."
"Since Tang Hao couldn't be stopped, the plan must continue."
With that, Liu Erlong strode out of Thunder Academy.
Zhao Wuji and Flander followed closely behind.
Then, Yu Luomian led the strong members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan after them.
Three days later.
Haotian Sect.
Tang Hao and Tang San walked silently through the ruins.
"Uncle Hao, Brother San, you're back."
Tang Hu, who had been keeping an eye on external developments, emerged from a hidden corner.
Tang San remained expressionless, as if he neither heard nor saw Tang Hu.
He was in a bad mood and saw no need to pretend otherwise.
He believed Tang Hu knew too much and was courting death, but Tang Hao disagreed with killing him.
After yet another fruitless attempt, Tang Hao wasn't in a good mood either.
He asked expressionlessly, "Has anything happened at the sect today?"
"Yes. Yes!" Tang Hu answered without hesitation.
"What happened?"
Tang Hao was surprised.
"Patriarch Tang Chen has returned."
"What? Patriarch Tang Chen has returned?"
Hearing Tang Hu's words, both Tang Hao and Tang San showed expressions of amazement.
They remembered that Tang Chen had left to resolve the hidden issues with his body.
Now that he had returned, did that mean he had succeeded?
Had the opportunity for the Haotian Sect to dominate the world come so soon?
"But..."
Tang Hu wanted to remind the father and son that the Patriarch's trip seemed to have been quite unlucky. He had lost his left arm and had become irritable, so they should be careful.
However.
Before he could finish, Tang Hao had already taken Tang San and left.
In a dimly lit basement, Tang Hao and Tang San saw Tang Chen.
He was still wearing the same outfit, a familiar blood-red cloak.
"You've returned."
Tang Chen spoke, his back to Tang Hao and Tang San.
"Congratulations, Patriarch!"
"Congratulations, Great-Grandfather!"
Tang Hao and Tang San bowed in unison.
Tang Chen's body trembled slightly. He slowly turned around and asked, "What did you just say? Congratulations to me?"
"Yes, Patriarch, congratulations!"
"Congratulations for what?"
"Of course, it's for your trip to Seagod Island, resolving your hidden issues, advancing your cultivation, and even laying a solid foundation for deification!"
Tang San seized the chance to flatter him.
"Xiao San is right." Tang Hao nodded in agreement.
No mistake, that's exactly what Tang Chen had said when he left.
"Hahaha."
"Good, good!"
"Well said..."
Tang Chen laughed heartily, but his smile quickly faded, his expression turning cold.
Tang Hao and Tang San keenly noticed something unusual.
Their expressions became bewildered.
"You two should take a good look and see if you should really be congratulating me," Tang Chen said, spreading his blood-red cloak.
Tang Hao and Tang San looked over.
Immediately, they were struck as if by lightning, their minds going blank.
What was going on?
They could clearly see that Tang Chen's left arm was missing.
"Patriarch, what happened to you?" Tang Hao asked, confused and at a loss.
Tang San was also stunned, his eyes wide open.
He couldn't imagine who could have injured Tang Chen, who was already at such a high level!
Moreover, this was completely different from what they had expected, with Tang Chen's return heralding their domination of the world.
"I ended up like this thanks to that Qin Xiao and that wretched Bo Saixi you mentioned," Tang Chen said, his eyes filled with lingering hatred as he recalled his experiences at sea.
"Qin Xiao!"
"Bo Saixi!"
Boom!
After hearing Tang Chen's words, Tang Hao and Tang San felt as if they had been struck by lightning again.
What on earth...
Why did Qin Xiao keep haunting them?
"It all started after I arrived at Seagod Island and discovered Qin Xiao by accident. Who could have thought that he was the one who poisoned the City of Slaughter?"
"He was the one who poisoned it?"
Tang San was dumbfounded. Qin Xiao truly had a hand in every vile act.
And it seemed like everything was connected to him.
Unknowingly, Tang San felt a sense of powerlessness, as if no matter where he went, he couldn't escape Qin Xiao's shadow.
"Let me continue," Tang Chen said, glaring at Tang San before recounting his experiences on Seagod Island.
Tang Hao and Tang San listened quietly, not daring to interrupt.
After a long while, Tang Chen finally recounted the general course of events in a heavy voice. "That Qin Xiao can use the artifact left by the Seagod. I'm sure he has inherited part of the Seagod's legacy, just like I accepted the divine trial of the Asura God."
"What!"
"Doesn't that mean this kid will become a god in the future?"
Tang San's eyes widened in disbelief.
Tang Chen's words brought unprecedented pressure on him.
It almost made it hard for him to breathe.
Gods, such powerful beings, how could mortals challenge them?
On the other hand, Tang Chen didn't belittle Qin Xiao but nodded solemnly. "You are right. At this rate, Qin Xiao's talent will indeed make him a god. However, there are not just one divine position in this world."
"Does that mean, Patriarch, your injury won't affect your divine position?" Tang Hao asked, his face showing a hint of joy.
If that were the case, it would still be good news.
Tang Chen didn't answer Tang Hao immediately but instead asked Tang San, "Xiao San, do you have a way to regenerate the Patriarch's severed arm?"
Tang San frowned and thought hard for a long time before slowly shaking his head.
In fact, it wasn't impossible, but it would require immortal herbs.
The discovered immortal herbs were all in Qin Xiao's possession, and he didn't think there was any hope of getting them.
It was better to shatter Tang Chen's hope than to give him false hope.
Tang Chen's eyes flickered for a moment, and he sighed, "It's not possible. My arm was severed, and I lost a piece of my soul bone. My cultivation has regressed to level ninety-eight, and I'm even close to level ninety-seven. An incomplete person cannot inherit a divine position. Besides, I lost the Asura Demon Sword, the divine artifact, on Seagod Island."
Tang Hao was speechless.
What use is that?
Having a divine position but not being able to inherit it is no different from not having one.
It's even more painful to see something you can't have than not having it at all.
"But..."
Tang Chen drew out his words, "Although I can't inherit the divine position, you can. Especially Xiao San, with his talent. After the Haotian Hammer devoured the Blue Silver Emperor, no one can match him. Even your talent, Hao, is not as good as Xiao San's."
"Patriarch, you mean to have Xiao San inherit the divine position?"
"That's right."
Tang Chen nodded. "Actually, if it weren't for Xiao San, you would have been the best choice. After all, you were once the youngest Titled Douluo on the Douluo Continent. Your talent is even above mine."
"But, I remember you said that the Asura Demon Sword, the inherited artifact, was lost."
"It doesn't matter. As long as I'm here, the artifact will be here!"
Tang Chen's eyes were filled with determination. "When Xiao San reaches that point, I will find a way."
After hearing Tang Chen's words, Tang Hao had no more questions.
"Xiao San, what do you think?"
"I am willing to take the divine trial and inherit the divine position."
"But it is full of hardships and may even cost you your life."
"As long as I can take revenge and revive the Haotian Sect, I am not afraid."
Tang San answered with utmost determination.
"Good, good, good."
Tang Chen said "good" three times in a row, feeling gratified.
"Go prepare yourself. We will set off for the City of
Slaughter immediately."
"Patriarch, I have nothing to prepare. I can leave with you at any time."
Tang Chen turned his gaze to Tang Hao, "Hao, while we are away, you will stay in the sect and go nowhere. Also, teach the sect disciples, and don't let them go out unless necessary. When Xiao San returns as a god, our days will improve."
Tang Hao's eyes flickered, and he replied in a deep voice, "I understand. Patriarch, don't worry, we won't go anywhere."
Meanwhile.
Returning to Blue Tyrant Academy, Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised.
Flander, Zhao Wuji, and Liu Erlong were all absent.
"Master, you're back."
At the dormitory door, A Yin saw Qin Xiao's returning figure and was stunned.
"A Yin, why aren't you cultivating in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
Seeing A Yin, Qin Xiao was also taken aback.
When Qin Xiao initially mentioned taking A Yin with him when he left, A Yin refused.
A Yin believed that while Seagod Island was a good place, it might not be suitable for her. On the contrary, the characteristics of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well were more beneficial to her as a soul beast in human form.
Qin Xiao had no choice but to respect her decision and leave A Yin behind.
Perhaps fearing the sadness of parting, A Yin didn't show up on the day Qin Xiao and the others left.
"I come here every now and then to clean up, just in case you return one day and find the place too dusty to settle down," A Yin answered softly.
Qin Xiao's eyes flickered, and without saying anything, he beckoned A Yin over.
A Yin didn't refuse, taking a few steps to Qin Xiao's side, allowing him to gently embrace her.
Gently stroking her hair, Qin Xiao said softly, "You've worked hard during this time."
A Yin, resting in Qin Xiao's arms, replied, "It's not hard."
After a long embrace, they separated.
Qin Xiao asked, "A Yin, where have Liu Erlong, Flander, and Zhao Wuji gone? Did they take the students for training?"
"No, not at all."
A Yin shook her head. "Before leaving, Dean Liu told me about their plan. They're going to do something big, but unfortunately, I'm not strong enough, not even a Soul Elder, so I couldn't participate."
"Oh? What big thing are they planning?" Qin Xiao asked with interest.
After all, as teachers in the academy, what big thing could they be up to?
"They teamed up with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to destroy the Star Luo Imperial Family, with the primary goal of assassinating the Star Luo Emperor!"
"What?" Qin Xiao's eyebrows shot up in astonishment.
He had to admit, he was shocked.
Even racking his brains, he couldn't have imagined such a thing.
"It's true, Master. A Yin isn't lying to you."
Seeing Qin Xiao's expression change, A Yin immediately looked pitiful.
Qin Xiao laughed and pinched A Yin's cheek. "Haha, I was just surprised, not doubting you, A Yin. Tell me exactly what happened."
"Okay." A Yin relaxed a lot and then began to recount the events of the past year. "Actually, this plan started a year ago. Initially, it was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, under Dean Liu's guidance, that attacked the Star Luo Imperial Family.
"But they failed many times and suffered significant losses. Recently, Yu Luomian sought Dean Liu's help again. A few days later, Dean Liu, Dean Flander, and Vice Dean Zhao Wuji left together."
"A year ago..."
Qin Xiao's eyes flickered as he recalled the various messages delivered by Purple Pearl.
Among them was news that the Star Luo Emperor had been attacked, causing the entire Star Luo Empire to be on high alert, with tens of thousands of soldiers guarding the capital.
Qin Xiao had often wondered who was targeting the Star Luo Imperial Family.
Eventually, he focused on Qian Renxue and the Spirit Hall.
Why?
It was simple; the Spirit Hall's ambition was clear.
With the Heaven Dou Empire already conquered, the Star Luo Empire would logically be the next target. So, Qian Renxue and the Spirit Hall had every reason to target the Star Luo Imperial Family.
Without a long-term plan and preparations like Qian Renxue had in the Heaven Dou Empire, assassination and supporting a puppet emperor would be the best choice.
However.
The truth was often surprising.
But the Star Luo Empire and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had no enmity.
"Wait a minute."
"They have no enmity, but they both have enmity with me."
Suddenly, Qin Xiao thought of another point: both forces were his enemies.
The truth suddenly became clear!
"Could it be that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan wants to destroy the Star Luo Imperial Family as a token of loyalty to gain my forgiveness?"
(End of the chapter)
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