Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

But if Tang Chen wasn't there, all the plans would come to nothing, and Tian Hao would be in danger instead.

“I sent people to infiltrate that town and secretly inquire. They found out that Tang Chen had indeed been there and entered the City of Slaughter, and then never came out again. With his strength, it’s impossible for him to have died inside. He must have been completing the Divine Trial.”

A golden light flashed, and Qian Daoliu appeared, explaining that it was basically certain that his old rival was inside the City of Slaughter.

The only uncertainty now is whether the divine legacy within that city of slaughter belongs to the Asura God-King.

Chapter 254 Haotian's Madness

Tian Hao was personally carried away from Wuhun City by Qian Daoliu from the sky. They landed in a secluded place within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire. Without saying anything, he turned and flew away.

He had already said what needed to be said before setting off. He could only pray that his son-in-law would complete his mission and return safely. If something unexpected happened, he would have no choice but to find another son-in-law for Xiaoxue'er.

"Haotian Sect, you'd better step up your game!"

After glancing at the location of the Haotian Sect and muttering to himself, Tian Hao headed towards the entrance of the Slaughter City, taking the opportunity to cultivate his qi and blood while carrying heavy loads along the way.

Meanwhile, the Haotian Sect was also discussing Tang Jian, this suddenly appearing outsider.

"Just how many philandering children did that kid Tang Wei leave behind?"

In the rebuilt Haotian Hall, the Second Elder of Haotian rubbed his forehead, feeling quite troubled by his nephew whom he hadn't paid attention to for many years.

They learned from within the Heaven Dou Empire that Sword Douluo Chen Xin had asked Xue Zhan and Emperor Xue Sheng to secretly investigate a woman and a child. Because they valued Chen Xin highly, they also conducted their own investigation.

But it would have been better if they hadn't investigated. They discovered that the woman had blood of their Haotian Sect, and that she was even their grandniece.

The fact that a girl from their Haotian Sect had an affair with Sword Douluo and even gave birth to a child is even more bizarre than those myths and legends.

The investigation then led to Tang Wei, but that guy frequented those kinds of places and had slept with hundreds, if not thousands, of women. Who knows if any of them had children?

So far, only one Tang Yuan has been confirmed, but unfortunately she died of illness, leaving behind a child who also took the surname Tang.

"The key point is that it is recorded in the Spirit Hall's Spirit Awakening Archives that his Spirit is a mutated Spirit, which is very different from his mother's and Tang Wei's Haotian Heavy Sword. According to the description in the archives, it is somewhat similar to the Seven Kill Sword."

Moreover, he took his mother's surname, Tang.

Sitting in the main seat, Tang Zhen put down the intelligence report in his hand, his old eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

The great battle in Tiandou City made him realize the terrifying potential of the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, which was no less than their Clear Sky Hammer.

Now, Tang Wei's grandson's martial soul has the form of his Haotian Heavy Sword and the traces of the Seven Kill Sword. It is obviously a mutated martial soul that has fused the two martial souls.

This intelligence was obtained by using people they had planted within the Spirit Hall. The information was scarce, only roughly describing the child's spirit form. As for innate spirit power, it was not tested; the record stated that his mother, Tang Yuan, did not allow him to be tested.

Tang Wei's innate soul power had reached level seven, and his daughter Tang Yuan was even better, reaching level eight, which was considered a relatively excellent high-level martial soul. The child's martial soul was a fusion of the Haotian Heavy Sword and the Seven Kill Sword, so it would definitely be even more excellent, and might even have full innate soul power.

This is something that deserves attention!

The elders of the Haotian Sect present also had their eyes flashing, understanding Tang Zhen's unspoken meaning: that child must be taken seriously.

"The problem now is that we can't find him. The village where he was born was almost deserted because of the war, and there are very few clues we can use."

The Second Elder said with a distress, "I was just having a headache over this."

That child absolutely needs to be taken seriously, but we can't find anyone to tell us how to take that seriously.

"We have to keep looking, even if there's no other way."

Having made the decision, Tang Zhen was determined to have that child.

That child grew up by his mother's side from a young age and even took his mother's surname, Tang, instead of Chenxin's Chen.

Even according to information gathered from the villagers, the child should have also learned the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, which is their advantage.

If we find him and bring him back to the Clear Sky Sect to nurture him with care, it shouldn't be difficult for him to become a Title Douluo. Moreover, he can become a powerful weapon to deal with Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

The group discussed the matter for a while before dispersing. Tang Zhen, who was sitting in the main seat, did not leave and remained there quietly.

A moment later, a beautiful figure entered the main hall, making Tang Zhen's expression even colder and his headache even more severe.

This girl is becoming more and more disobedient. Is love really that bewitching?

"Dad, turn back now. It's not too late to turn back now. Otherwise, continuing to follow Xueye will only lead the Haotian Sect to utter ruin."

With her pale lips pressed tightly together, Tang Yuehua knew she couldn't persuade him, but she still couldn't help but try.

She had already guessed what her father and sect had done with Xue Ye, and she really couldn't believe that her father would do such a thing. If she wasn't careful, the entire Haotian Sect would be destroyed.

These words infuriated Tang Zhen, who realized that his daughter still hadn't gotten over that boy's influence.

"When the old capital of Tiandou is fully expanded, you will marry him when Xue Ye ascends the throne."

With a cold command, Tang Zhen didn't want to waste any more time with his daughter who had gone mad. He had to use her to solidify the alliance between the Haotian Sect and the Tiandou Empire, as this was the only value she could offer to the Haotian Sect.

"I will not marry Xueye."

With a stubborn refusal, Tang Yuehua no longer felt disgust for the snowy night, but rather loathing for it.

It was Xueye who bewitched my father, leading the Haotian Sect into the abyss.

“You have no right to refuse. If you continue to act recklessly, I will take my men and kill that kid. You know very well how powerful the sect is.”

Leaving behind a single, heartless remark, Tang Zhen rose and left the main hall, leaving Tang Yuehua stunned.

He has completely lost patience with that daughter. How could his obedient and well-behaved daughter have turned out like this?

He was serious about that threat. Although he lost to Chen Xin in the last battle, Haotian Sect did not lose.

Next time, as long as I don't fight Chen Xin one-on-one, but instead lead all the elders to attack him together, even if Chen Xin breaks through to level 99, he will surely die.

This is the power of a sect, far beyond what an individual can match.

Not to mention that Chen Xin completely shattered his soul ring last time. Although we don't know what gave him the confidence, he must have been severely injured, and his soul power level may even have decreased, so he is not a cause for concern.

Furthermore, by taking advantage of Yuehua and Xueye's grand wedding, they can force out that kid and Chenxin, who are hiding somewhere, and kill them to eliminate any future troubles.

"Father, you will regret this!"

In her despairing soliloquy, Tang Yuehua was not despairing for her own future, but for the future of her sect.

She knew that the Haotian Sect was finished, truly finished.

Or perhaps the father and elders have gone mad, ever since the grandfather disappeared.

It was Father's decision to send Second Brother to that place to obtain that evil power. As a result, Second Brother did become stronger, but he also changed, and brought a great disaster upon the sect.

My father is going increasingly insane and is completely beyond saving.

Tang Yuehua was right; Tang Zhen and the others had indeed gone mad. Under the repeated suppression and attacks from the Spirit Hall, the pressure was something that ordinary people simply could not comprehend.

Especially after the last time Golden Crocodile Douluo came to their door and killed the Grand Elder right in front of them, it drove them to the brink of madness.

The fact that the old sect leader, whom they had been waiting for, did not appear and return made them even more bewildered. That's why they risked everything to cooperate and form an alliance with Xueye, even though they knew that doing so would bring danger. But they had no other choice.

Otherwise, they would only be constantly suppressed and devoured by the Spirit Hall, and eventually be destroyed, which is something they absolutely do not want to see.

At the same time, Prince Xingluo was in a miserable state, carrying his unconscious son as he stumbled through the jungle.

His 100,000-strong army is gone, his personal guards are gone, and even his cousin Dai Xueyi has been separated from him. Now he is all alone, fleeing towards the Star Luo Empire.

Fortunately, they were almost at the border. Once they crossed over, they would be in the territory of a kingdom under the Star Luo Empire, and their son would be basically safe.

But before he could be happy for long, his smile froze, because there was someone in front of him who seemed to be waiting for someone.

Chapter 255 Fake Video Recording

"Are you waiting for someone?"

Gathering the remaining soul power to activate the martial soul possession, Crown Prince Xingluo tightened the cloth strips binding his son before asking in a deep voice.

“I am waiting for His Highness the Crown Prince to arrive so that we can make a deal. This is my sincerity.”

The man in black took out a recording device and threw it over.

Seeing that it was just a common recording soul tool, Crown Prince Xingluo remained vigilant but did not attack. He raised his hand and caught the soul tool that was thrown to him.

After fiddling with it for a while, it was activated, and a projection appeared, showing a campsite.

"Heavenly Struggle".

Upon seeing the flags planted in the camp, Crown Prince Xingluo recognized them as belonging to the Heaven Dou Empire, and guessed that they were likely the team that the Heaven Dou Empire had sent to Wuhun City to participate in the finals.

He was initially puzzled as to why the man in black wanted him to see this, but then a figure appeared, causing his pupils to shrink.

"Tang Zhen!"

Recognizing that it was the current sect leader of the Haotian Sect, Crown Prince Xingluo glanced at the mysterious man who still hadn't moved, and continued watching the recording, sensing that there might be a big problem.

As the recording continued, Tang Zhen ran quickly and finally arrived at a mountain forest. Through the forest, he could see a camp in the distance, and from the fluttering flags, he could vaguely tell that it belonged to the Star Luo Empire.

Then Tang Zhen took out something and threw it precisely into the largest tent in the center of the camp. Seeing this, Crown Prince Xingluo clenched his fists and his handsome face became ferocious.

He had previously asked his cousin Dai Xueyi about the whole incident and learned that a mysterious person had thrown a storage soul tool into the tent from a distance. Inside were defense maps, which were the root cause of the war launched by their Star Luo Empire.

They have been speculating about who is behind the scenes, and so far they can only guess that it is the Heavenly Dou Crown Prince Xue Ye, since he is the one who benefited the most from this battle.

But who would have thought that the executor was actually the Haotian Sect? Their Star Luo Empire had been completely outmaneuvered from beginning to end, suffering heavy losses.

The thought of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who died far from home, the several titled Douluo, and the entire Soul Master Legion filled the Star Luo Crown Prince with rage and hatred, wishing he could tear Tang Zhen and Xue Ye apart.

"I have seen your sincerity. Please state your deal."

Suppressing his resentment, Crown Prince Xingluo said sincerely that he could roughly guess that the other party's deal would definitely benefit their Xingluo Empire, and might even be able to recover some of the losses from this expedition.

"That was just an appetizer. I also have video and audio recordings of Xue Ye and Tang Zhen talking. I believe that with such solid evidence, your Star Luo Empire can destroy the alliance between Xue Ye and Haotian Sect by making it public. It may even destabilize Xue Ye's imperial throne and cause internal strife or even division in Tian Dou."

Your Star Luo Empire suffered heavy losses in this expedition, losses that are difficult to recover, but they can weaken the Heavenly Dou Empire, allowing the two empires to regain their balance.

The man in black spoke calmly, tossing a recording crystal in his hand as he spoke.

What do you desire, sir?

Staring intently at the recording crystal, Prince Xingluo asked.

He didn't believe this person was there to offer benefits for free; he must have something in mind.

However, their Star Luo Empire desperately needs that recording crystal. The recording they just saw doesn't prove anything; they need more conclusive evidence.

“A hundred years ago, your Star Luo royal family had an ancestor who possessed a 100,000-year soul ring. That ancestor has long since passed away, and his 100,000-year soul bone must be treasured by you. Bring the soul bone here in ten days, and we will complete this transaction.”

"Don't try anything funny. The Star Luo Empire can't withstand my wrath right now."

Leaving behind his target for the transaction, the man in black leaped away and vanished from Prince Xingluo's sight in the blink of an eye.