I'm picking up fragments in Douluo Continent

Chapter 259 Yu Xiaogang: I have a plan (4k)

Outside Tiandou City, in a simple tea shop.

Several guests sat around a wooden table, talking in low voices.

"Have you heard? The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect were destroyed!" A middle-aged man with a mustache whispered with disbelief in his eyes.

Perhaps because he was too excited, the teacup in his hand was shaking slightly.

"What? How is this possible!"

A tall and thin man next to him suddenly raised his head and raised his voice unconsciously. "That's the top three sects. How could it be overnight?"

"Shhh-keep it down!"

The mustache man hurriedly interrupted him, looked around vigilantly, and after confirming that no one noticed their conversation, he continued, "The news is absolutely true. It is said that the Spirit Hall has joined forces with the Tiandou Imperial Family and ordered a thorough investigation of the matter."

"A thorough investigation? Ha, I think it was done by the Spirit Hall!"

A chubby guest sneered, his tone full of sarcasm, "Besides them, who else has this strength?"

"Be careful with your words! Be careful with your words!" The man with a mustache waved his hands quickly, a few drops of cold sweat oozing out of his forehead, "Don't say such things carelessly, or you'll get into trouble!"

The fat man curled his lips in disapproval, but didn't say anything else. He just picked up the teacup and took a big gulp.

The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect were the top sects that had stood on the continent for many years. Now they were destroyed overnight. Anyone who knew about this would probably be horrified.

This news is currently only circulating in Tiandou City, but I believe that it won’t be long before a major earthquake will occur across the entire continent!

At the same time, in the teachers' dormitory of Shrek Academy.

Yu Xiaogang sat alone on a wooden chair, his face as pale as paper, his hands deeply inserted into his messy hair. His eyes were empty, as if he had lost all his vitality, and he looked extremely haggard.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan was destroyed.

His father, the once extremely majestic sect leader, level 95 Super Douluo, also died in that catastrophe.

After Yu Xiaogang received the news, he almost completely collapsed.

Although he had conflicts with his family and even severed ties with them at one point, he could not let go of the blood ties that bound them together.

"Dong dong dong."

A soft knock on the door broke the silence in the room.

"Teacher, are you there?" Tang San's voice came from outside the door, with concern in his tone.

Yu Xiaogang did not respond, but just lowered his head and stared at the floor with lifeless eyes.

"Teacher, I brought you some food, please eat a little." Tang San's voice sounded again, with a hint of pleading.

Yu Xiaogang remained silent for a long time before he said in a hoarse voice, "Xiao San, I want to be alone for a while."

Outside the door, Tang San sighed and gently placed the food in his hand at the door.

He turned to look at Xue Beng beside him and said, "Fourth Prince, the teacher is in a bad mood and not feeling well. You should come back another day."

Xue Beng looked anxious, his brows furrowed, "But I have an urgent matter, it concerns the safety of the Tiandou Empire, I must see the master immediately!"

Tang San shook his head, his tone filled with helplessness, "The events of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect were too much of a blow to Teacher. He is now mentally and physically exhausted, and I'm afraid he can't help you."

Avalanche opened his mouth and wanted to say something.

Seeing Tang San's determined eyes, he could only sigh and said, "Then I'll wait here for a while. Anyway, I'm almost a lost dog now."

"Emperor Xue Ye's body can no longer hold on. When Xue Qinghe succeeds to the throne, perhaps that will be the time when I lose my head." Xue Beng said with a wry smile.

Tang San stood at the door, feeling mixed emotions.

The destruction of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect was also a huge shock to him.

That’s one of the top three sects!
What once stood at the pinnacle of the continent has now vanished overnight.

"Become stronger. I must become stronger!" Tang San clenched his fists, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

He had never been more hungry for power than he was now.

Only by becoming stronger can we gain a foothold in this chaotic world.

However, at the same time, Tang San felt vaguely uneasy.

There has been no news of his father since he left last time.

"The situation on the continent is turbulent now. Where did my father go? Is he safe?" Tang San sighed heavily.

Just as Tang San fell into deep thought, the door behind him was suddenly pushed open.

Yu Xiaogang walked out slowly. His face was still pale, his hair was messy, and he was so thin that he seemed like he could be blown down by a gust of wind.

"Teacher, are you okay?" Tang San hurriedly stepped forward to support him, his eyes full of worry.

Yu Xiaogang forced a smile and waved his hand, "I'm fine, sorry to have made you worried."

His eyes fell on Xue Beng, and his voice was hoarse but firm, "Fourth Prince, what did you say about Emperor Xue Ye's body?"

Seeing that Yu Xiaogang was finally willing to talk to him, Xue Beng stepped forward and said hurriedly, "Master, my father's health is getting worse day by day. I suspect someone has secretly poisoned him!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's eyes flashed with a hint of solemnity.

He took a deep breath and managed to cheer himself up. "Come in and tell me the details."

Tang San and Xue Beng looked at each other and followed Yu Xiaogang into the room.

"Father's health has not been good over the years. Two of the three major sects were destroyed at once. Father might have been exhausted and fell ill all of a sudden." Xue Beng's voice was low and full of deep worry.

His fingers were clenched tightly around the corner of his clothes, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Tang San nodded, his tone heavy, "Both sects were destroyed on the same day. I'm afraid the only one with this strength is the Spirit Hall."

Xue Beng laughed bitterly, his eyes full of helplessness, "Even if we know it was done by Spirit Hall, what can we do? They are so powerful that we are simply unable to contend with them."

Yu Xiaogang was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Fourth Prince, you mentioned earlier that you suspected that there was a spy from the Spirit Hall inside the Tiandou Empire. Who exactly did you mean?"

Xue Beng raised his head, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, "I suspect that Prince Xue Qinghe is colluding with the Spirit Hall."

"What?" Tang San was shocked when he heard that.

Although he did not have much affection for the prince, he had never thought that he would collude with the Spirit Hall.

After all, the prince is the heir to the throne of the Tiandou Empire, how could he do such a thing to betray the empire?
Yu Xiaogang frowned and said in a serious tone, "Fourth Prince, you can't say that. Do you have any evidence?"

Xue Beng shook his head, with a hint of unwillingness in his expression, "I don't have solid evidence, but after the incident, the prince's reaction was too abnormal." "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was destroyed, and Ning Fengzhi was his teacher, but he didn't feel the slightest grief, as if it had nothing to do with him. Isn't this strange?" Xue Beng said coldly.

Tang San said: "Could it be because our cooperation with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has been exposed?"

"It should be impossible. We handled this matter very secretly. And Ning Fengzhi still maintains his relationship with the prince on the surface." Xue Beng said in a deep voice.

His tone changed and became a little hurried, "And not long ago, the prince carried out a large-scale rotation of the guards in the palace, and all my people were transferred away from the core positions."

"Now, even if my uncle and I want to enter the palace, we need to notify in advance."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's expression became more serious.

He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked into the distance, as if thinking about something.

After a moment, he turned around and looked at Xue Beng. "Fourth Prince, your suspicion is not unreasonable. But we lack evidence right now. Any rash action will only alert the enemy."

Xue Beng gritted his teeth, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "Master, I have no other choice. If the prince succeeds to the throne, I am afraid I will die. Please save me!"

Yu Xiaogang sighed, his expression filled with deep fatigue.

Didn't he want to help Avalanche?
But the current situation is complicated, and the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan has made him exhausted.

He had already secretly contacted his father and was ready to mobilize family disciples to support Avalanche, but he did not expect that the sect would disappear overnight.

"Bibi Dong, you and I cannot coexist!" Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists tightly, a trace of grief and anger flashed in his eyes, as if he wanted to pour out all the anger in his heart.

After a moment, he took a deep breath and tried to suppress his emotions.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Xue Beng and said, "Fourth Prince, there is no need to do this. Now that things have come to this, I have another solution."

"What method?" Xue Beng suddenly raised his head, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.

Yu Xiaogang turned his gaze to Tang San, his tone carrying a hint of deep meaning, "Xiao San, the key to breaking the impasse lies in you."

"I?"

Tang San was stunned for a moment, and pointed at himself in confusion, "Teacher, what do you mean?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded, his expression serious, "That's right. You are Tang Hao's son, the successor of Haotian Douluo, and the most outstanding disciple of Shrek Academy. Your talent and potential are our only hope."

Tang San frowned and asked in confusion: "Teacher, what exactly do you want me to do?"

Yu Xiaogang stood up slowly, his eyes deep and determined.

A bold plan slowly took shape in his mind.

He looked at Tang San and said solemnly: "Xiao San, your second martial spirit is the Clear Sky Hammer, which is your greatest advantage. Now, our only hope is to seek help from the Clear Sky Sect."

"Haotian Sect?" Tang San's eyes sank slightly, and his thoughts surged in his heart.

He remembered that his father had mentioned the Haotian Sect many times, and every time he talked about the sect, his father always looked very excited.

However, the Haotian Sect had already closed off its territory and secluded itself from the outside world, cutting off all contact with the outside world.

Tang San and his father originally planned to go to Haotian Sect, but were delayed due to some things. What's more, there is no news about his father now.

Xue Beng frowned slightly when he heard this, with a hint of doubt in his tone, "Master, will the Haotian Sect really help us? Haven't they closed the mountain for many years?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded, his expression serious, "Although the Haotian Sect has closed its mountain, their foundation and strength should not be underestimated."

"The current sect master, Tang Xiao, is known as the 'Haotian Twin Stars' together with Tang Hao. He is extremely talented. If I am not mistaken, he must be a Titled Douluo level warrior now."

"Moreover, as the world's number one sect, the Haotian Sect has a profound foundation. I estimate that there are at least three Titled Douluo in the Haotian Sect. If we can get their support, our chances of winning against the crown prince will be greatly increased."

Hearing this, Tang San felt a little worried, "Teacher, the Haotian Sect has been closed for many years and has long since stopped caring about worldly affairs. How can we convince them to take action?"

There was one more thing Tang San didn't say.

Tang San had only seen Qian Daoliu's strength once, and a shadow had grown in his heart.

Are the seniors of the Haotian Sect really willing to offend the Spirit Hall for the sake of the avalanche?

A trace of heaviness flashed across Yu Xiaogang's eyes, and he slowly said, "So, we need the power of the royal family. If the Fourth Prince can ascend the throne and announce it to the world in the name of the Heaven Dou Empire, inviting the Titled Douluo of the Haotian Sect to come out, the Spirit Hall will not dare to act rashly."

"After all, if the Haotian Sect joins forces with the Tiandou Empire, the Spirit Hall will have to be cautious."

When Xue Beng heard this, a light flashed in his eyes.

He took a step forward and said in a firm tone: "Master is right! As soon as I ascend to the throne, I will immediately establish the Haotian Sect as the sect that protects the country and give them the highest honor and status. I believe that the Haotian Sect will definitely be willing to help!"

Tang San was still a little hesitant, "But, my father once told me that there is some resentment towards him in the sect, and he may not even accept me. He has always wanted to return to the sect to make amends, but he never had the chance. If we go there rashly, I'm afraid..."

Yu Xiaogang patted Tang San's shoulder, with a hint of encouragement in his tone, "Xiao San, your talent and potential are unquestionable. You are Tang Hao's son, and the direct descendant of the Haotian Sect. As long as you show enough strength and sincerity, the Haotian Sect will definitely accept you again."

"What we need to do is not only to mend the rifts of the past, but also to give them hope, a hope to revive the prestige of the Haotian Sect!"

Tang San was silent for a moment, and a hint of determination gradually ignited in his eyes.

Be a teacher for one day, and be a father for life.

Since the teacher wants to do this, then it is his unshirkable responsibility as a disciple.

Xue Beng saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to hold Tang San's hand, saying sincerely: "Brother Tang San, as long as this can be accomplished, I, Xue Beng, swear here that after it is accomplished, I will make you a king of a different surname and share the glory of the Heaven Dou Empire with you!"

Tang San looked at Xue Beng's sincere eyes, and the last trace of hesitation in his heart disappeared.

He nodded, his tone firm, "Okay, leave this to me. I will do my best to convince the Haotian Sect to help."

Upon hearing this, Xue Beng finally showed a smile on his face.

He turned to look at Yu Xiaogang, suddenly knelt on one knee, and said solemnly: "Master, Xue Beng's meeting you is really the fate accumulated in the previous life. From now on, I am willing to serve you with filial piety as an elder! If you don't abandon me, Xue Beng is willing to worship you as his adoptive father!"

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang hurried forward to help Xue Beng up, with a touch of emotion in his eyes, "Fourth Prince, there is no need to do this. I will do my best to help you ascend the throne."

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang was also very excited.

He never thought that one day he would be involved in such a huge storm.

But for the future of the Tiandou Empire and for those innocent civilians, he must stand up and fight the Spirit Hall to the end.

"Teacher, Fourth Prince, when do we set off?" Tang San asked.

Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment and said slowly: "There is no time to lose, we must act as soon as possible. Xiaosan, you should immediately prepare to go to Haotian Sect."

"Fourth Prince, you continue to make secret arrangements in the palace and win more support. I will contact some old friends to see if they can provide us with more help."

Xue Beng nodded, a look of determination flashed in his eyes, "Okay, I'll go back and make arrangements. Master, Brother Tang San, I'll leave everything to you!"

(End of this chapter)