Douluo Continent: Reversing Yin and Yang, the Haotian Palace and the Angel Sect

Just as Yu Xiaogang was pondering, Tang San approached subtly and quietly touched his lower back with his elbow.

Tang San's breathing quickened noticeably. No matter how much the Pope's spirit mutated, it didn't matter to him. He only had one thing on his mind: the Clear Sky Hammer. Once he figured out how the Clear Sky Hammer here had evolved, he could completely overcome his disadvantage in spirit power.

Yu Xiaogang understood immediately and got straight to the point.

He leaned down, placing his hands on the armrests of Ning Dagang's chair, his mask almost touching the other's face.

"Now, tell me about the Haotian Palace." Yu Xiaogang's voice was extremely low, each word like a hammer blow to Ning Dagang's nerves.

"What exactly is the form of their core inherited martial spirit? What are its characteristics?"

Ning Dagang's eyes narrowed, and his lips tightened instinctively. This was the most crucial secret on the continent. The Haotian Palace acted tyrannically, and anyone who dared to discuss its core inheritance would suffer a fate worse than death if the secret were to leak out.

"Think it over before you speak." Yu Xiaogang sneered, striking at the other party's weak point. "We know exactly what kind of shady things you did in the Papal Palace when you were young, and how you tricked the Holy Maiden out of information. Don't play dumb with us, and don't make trouble for yourself."

These words struck Ning Dagang like a bolt from the blue.

He stiffened abruptly, even forgetting the sharp pain in his knees. He thought he had kept his secret love affairs and his despicable tricks hidden in the shadows perfectly in the dark. How could these mysterious men in black know everything about him?

Ning Dagang swallowed hard, his last shred of hope shattered. He lowered his head dejectedly, his voice hoarse: "I...I'll talk."

"...The inherited martial spirit of the Haotian Palace is not an ordinary hammer; it's called the 'Six-sided Haotian Hammer.'" Ning Dagang said, panting heavily.

"That's a true god-level martial soul, with an innate soul power of level 20. But even though it's the same hexagonal Clear Sky Hammer, there are strict differences in level within it. The so-called hexagonal refers to the six sharp edges on the hammerhead."

He swallowed hard and continued to explain, "These six edges are the Force Edge, Weight Edge, Vibration Edge, Break Edge, Crack Edge, and Potential Edge. Each edge represents an ability. The number of edges a direct descendant of the Haotian Palace can illuminate upon awakening indicates the level of their talent."

Yu Xiaogang stood in the shadows, his brows furrowed tightly beneath his mask.

Innate full soul power level 20, god-level martial soul.

He didn't know any of this. Could it be that the Spirit Hall in that world also had something similar?

So, does that mean I don't know as much as Ning Dagang? Haven't I been outdone?

"How many levels of power can the strongest person in the Haotian Palace use today?" Yu Xiaogang asked coldly, his anger growing stronger.

"Grand Elder, Tang Chen." Ning Dagang said without any hesitation, "He can not only fully control the hexagonal shape, but also created a move called 'Hexagonal Unity'. With this move, he firmly holds the position of one of the three peerless Douluo in the world today, known as invincible on the ground, and everyone has to avoid his sharp edge."

Invincible on the ground.

Upon hearing those four words, Yu Xiaogang's heart sank. The situation was more complicated than he had anticipated. He had originally thought that the Clear Sky Hammer was the strongest artifact in the world, and that the Clear Sky Hammer in this world couldn't be much stronger.

But now it seems that this cannot be remedied by ordinary means. The Clear Sky Hammer in Tang San's hand, which didn't even have any sharp edges, was of such a despairingly different quality compared to this hexagonal Clear Sky Hammer.

Tang San stood to the side, his gaze fixed on the ground. His left hand slowly clenched into a fist inside his sleeve.

The sense of defeat was fleeting, replaced by an uncontrollable ambition. Since the Clear Sky Hammer here has six edges, it means his martial soul form is still at its most undeveloped stage. If he could uncover the Clear Sky Palace's evolutionary secrets, his hammer might very well grow six edges.

"Besides Tang Chen, who else is in the higher-ups of Haotian Palace?" Yu Xiaogang continued to press, his tone devoid of any emotion.

Ning Dagang's eyes suddenly darted away, and he stammered, "I... I haven't been back to Haotian Palace for decades. Ever since we parted ways, I've been hiding in a small border town, and I really don't know much about their current high-ranking personnel..."

He knew this person before him all too well, because this was essentially another version of himself. In that world, even after being expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and leaving the Spirit Hall, Yu Xiaogang still knew the core high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, such as Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, inside and out. How could Ning Dagang, a guy who relied on women to extract theories and intelligence, be completely ignorant of the Clear Sky Palace's secrets?

Not only did they lie, they also wanted to keep their cards close to their chest.

Without saying a word, Yu Xiaogang turned around, grabbed the sturdy wooden chair next to him, swung his arm, and slammed it down on Ning Dagang's head.

"Bang—Crack!"

The solid wood chair shattered on Ning Dagang's head with a crash, splinters flying everywhere.

"ah--!"

Ning Dagang's head was smashed open, bleeding profusely. He fell to the ground, chair and all, his head ringing. He clutched his bleeding head, writhing in pain, tears and snot streaming uncontrollably down his face. He was used to a life of luxury at the academy and had never experienced such a brutal beating.

"You're talking nonsense." Yu Xiaogang casually tossed aside the remaining half of the chair leg he was holding and stomped directly on Ning Dagang's chest.

"You think I don't know what kind of person you are? Dare to say you don't know again, and I'll crush your throat with one kick. Speak!"

Ning Dagang completely broke down, crying and frantically wiping the blood from his face: "I'll talk! I'll tell you everything! Stop hitting me!"

"The power structure of the Haotian Palace is divided into three parts: the Papal Palace, the Hall of Offerings, and the Tang Clan's Inner Court." Ning Dagang spoke very quickly, afraid of being beaten again.

"Tang Chen, the Grand Elder of the Offering Hall, is in seclusion in the 'Earth Hammer Temple' year-round. The daily affairs of the Offering Hall are currently all handled by the Second Elder, Tang Xiao. Tang Xiao is not only an Elder, but also Tang Chen's eldest grandson, the Sect Master of the Tang Clan's Inner Sect, and the Commander-in-Chief of the entire Haotian Guard! Below him and Tang Chen, there are five other Elders in the Offering Hall."

Yu Xiaogang and Flander exchanged a glance. The Tang Clan's inner sect—this meant that the core of the Haotian Palace was still the same family-based sect system, just disguised as the Haotian Palace.

"What about Pope Bibi Silver? What cards does she have in her hand?" Yu Xiaogang continued to press.

"Bibi Yin has two trusted subordinates, both of whom are Title Douluos!" Ning Dagang swallowed blood.

"One is Riqi, whose title is 'Mysterious Chrysanthemum Douluo'. He is a level 95 offensive type, and his martial soul is 'Strange Treasure Chrysanthemum of the Mountain'."

The other one is called Shen Zhao, with the title "Minghun Douluo," also at level 95. His martial soul is extremely strange, named "Zhaohun."