Chapter 188: Yu Xiaogang: Losing All Shame
The night was as dark as ink, and Shrek Academy in Heaven Dou City appeared exceptionally tranquil under the gentle caress of the moonlight.
But this tranquility was shattered by the sudden sound of hurried footsteps.
Tang San, burdened with heavy emotions, returned to Shrek Academy with Yu Xiaogang, Chen Xin, and Ning Fengzhi.
Although it was nearly midnight, their hearts were as restless as if it were broad daylight.
Tang San's face was pale.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was dim.
Both of them had just experienced an unbearable pain in their lives, having lost their beloved ones.
Moreover, their lovers had departed by being devoured, leaving no trace behind.
Not only Xiao Wu and Liu Erlong, but Flender had also remained in Sunset Forest forever.
This pain made them almost suffocate.
Although Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi were not directly harmed, witnessing their friends' plight filled them with grief and indignation.
Furthermore, they felt some self-reproach, having underestimated Long Chen's strength from the beginning.
Such a disastrous defeat was inseparable from their arrogance.
"We must pull ourselves together."
Ning Fengzhi's voice was steady and powerful, piercing the silence of the night.
"Dean Flender may have already met with misfortune, but we will not let them sacrifice themselves in vain. A Soul Master as evil and powerful as Long Chen must be eradicated, no matter the cost!"
Tang San clenched his fists tightly, the flames of revenge flickering in his eyes.
For his father, for Xiao Wu, he had to kill Long Chen and Dugu Bo.
"Uncle Ning is right! I want to return to the Clear Sky Sect with my aunt and seek help from my uncle; he will definitely help me!"
The trip to Sunset Forest had resulted in heavy losses.
What made Tang San feel fortunate was that he hadn't brought his aunt Tang Yuehua along; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
He knew that his uncle Tang Xiao had a deep bond with his father Tang Hao.
Although Tang Hao had been expelled from the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao had always been concerned about him.
If he learned of Tang Hao's death, Tang Xiao would certainly not stand idly by.
Tang Xiao was the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, possessing strength not inferior to Tang Hao, and he was in peak condition, unlike Tang Hao who had been injured.
Tang San believed that with his uncle Tang Xiao's strength, he alone would be enough to contend with Long Chen.
Upon hearing this, a look of mixed surprise and joy appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face.
He knew the strength of the Clear Sky Sect well, especially that of Tang Xiao.
As the current Sect Master, Tang Xiao was renowned in the Soul Master World, and his strength was unfathomable.
If they could obtain his help, they would undoubtedly have a better chance of winning against a formidable enemy like Long Chen.
"Xiao San, your idea is excellent. The Clear Sky Sect has always been known for its power, and the strength of Sect Master Tang Xiao is beyond doubt. If he is willing to come out of seclusion and help, we will definitely be able to achieve our plan for revenge!"
Yu Xiaogang also nodded slightly.
Although the grief in his heart had not diminished, he knew that this was not the time to indulge in sorrow.
They had to unite all possible forces to seek justice for those who had passed away.
"Long Chen is a ruthless person with despicable methods, and he has long been a public enemy of the Soul Master World. We are uniting to fight him not only for revenge but also to uphold justice in the Soul Master World. For everyone who died because of Long Chen, we must make him pay the price!"
As Yu Xiaogang spoke, his eyes flickered, as if he were weighing something.
"I plan to return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan first to request help from my father and second uncle. Afterwards, I will go to Spirit Hall to find Bibi Dong."
Hearing this, Tang San, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin felt incredulous.
They all knew that Yu Xiaogang had left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan out of shame due to his romantic entanglements with Liu Erlong.
Later, he had completely broken ties with Bibi Dong because she had sent people to intercept and kill Tang San.
If Yu Xiaogang returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to seek their help, he would surely endure much criticism.
If he went to Spirit Hall to seek help from Bibi Dong, he would definitely be humiliated by her.
Thinking of the various grievances Yu Xiaogang might have to endure, Tang San felt a pang of heartache.
"Teacher, you don't have to do this. If my uncle is willing to come out of seclusion, plus Uncle Ning, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone, it will be enough to put Long Chen and Dugu Bo to death."
Yu Xiaogang gently patted Tang San's shoulder, his eyes firm as he said:
"Xiao San, I have already decided. Although Erlong and I have left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Clan's blood still flows in our veins. Moreover, Erlong is my second uncle's own daughter. I must give the Clan an explanation for her death.
As for Bibi Dong and Spirit Hall, they have always regarded your father as their greatest enemy. Now that your father is dead, their attitude should be able to soften somewhat.
Moreover, Bibi Dong has long coveted Xiao Wu's Soul Ring and Soul Bone, and she even personally led people to the forest center of the Star Dou Great Forest to search for her and that hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast. If Bibi Dong learns that both Xiao Wu and that hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast have been devoured by Long Chen, she will definitely not let it rest.
Although I may be humiliated by them, I have become accustomed to it over the years. In order to seek justice for Xiao Wu, Erlong, Flender, and those Soul Masters devoured by Long Chen, what does suffering a little grievance matter?"
Tang San, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin were all moved by Yu Xiaogang's words.
Ning Fengzhi said:
"Master, that you can have such magnanimity is truly admirable. As the largest Soul Master faction, Spirit Hall has the responsibility to eradicate evil Soul Masters and maintain the safety of the Soul Master World. Long Chen's devouring ability has become unimaginably powerful; they will not ignore it. I can go to Spirit Hall with you."
"Sect Master Ning, I appreciate your kindness, but please let me handle this matter myself."
"Very well, if you need anything, just ask at any time, and I will certainly give my full support."
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly.
Before this, both he and Ning Fengzhi had resented the actions of Spirit Hall.
A year ago, Spirit Hall had wiped out the Strength Clan, which was outrageous.
That they could reach an agreement so quickly clearly showed that both had ulterior motives.
With the powerful Spirit Hall taking action, they could sit back and watch the tigers fight, minimizing their own losses to the greatest extent.
Moreover, the goal of ultimately killing Long Chen and Dugu Bo would also be achieved.
Tang San also understood Yu Xiaogang's thinking.
Before this, he had always regarded Spirit Hall as his greatest enemy.
But, having experienced the death of his father and Xiao Wu, the greatest enemy in his heart had shifted to Long Chen.
In order to avenge them, he could temporarily set aside his grudges with Spirit Hall and use their power to eliminate Long Chen and Dugu Bo.
Furthermore, with people from Spirit Hall dealing with Long Chen and Dugu Bo, he could take the opportunity to search for an Immortal Herb.
The group reached a consensus and then discussed the details of their revenge plan.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
The night was deep and quiet.
Long Chen sat cross-legged, preparing to fuse with the hundred-thousand-year left leg Soul Bone that had dropped from Xiao Wu.
Ye Lingling had no intention of sleeping and kept a quiet watch by his side.