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The mirror reflected her beautiful eyes. They were wide with shock. Behind her, two uninvited guests had appeared out of nowhere. They carried a heavy aura of blood and killing intent. The woman slowly turned around.
Her gaze moved through the dust of the room and landed on a tall man. He looked tired and old, but his face still had a familiar shape. The jade comb she was holding slipped from her fingers and hit the floor with a loud noise.
Her lips shook as she spoke a name that had been hidden in her heart for many years. She felt many different things as she whispered, Hao?
Tang Hao looked at the beautiful woman. She was no longer calm and elegant because she was crying. His hard face seemed to become a little softer. He let out a quiet sigh. He said, it is me, Yuehua. I guess you do not recognize me anymore. He had a look on his face that Tang San had not seen in a long time. It was a look of someone who was making fun of his own bad luck.
Tang Yuehua looked at the man who seemed so worn out by the world. Her lips continued to shake. Twenty years of waiting and feeling sad finally broke through like a dam bursting open. She could not stay acting like a lady anymore. She suddenly ran into Tang Hao's arms and started to cry very loudly.
After a long time, her crying slowed down. She began to make quiet sounds instead. She slowly looked up at Tang Hao. She wanted to remember every line on his old face. Then she looked at the quiet Tang San who was standing next to them. Her voice sounded thick because she had been crying. She asked, who is this boy? Is he the son of you and her?
Tang Hao gave a silent nod. Tang Yuehua's voice was still full of tears. She asked, brother, how did you end up looking like this? Tang Hao tried to smile to make her feel better.
He said, you silly girl, when did you start crying so much? You do not act like the proud little princess I used to know.
Tang Yuehua felt a bit angry and said, it is all your fault! How many years has it passed? You never sent a single letter to me. Do you have any idea how much I worried about you?
Tang Hao became quiet. He walked over and sat down next to Tang San. He kept his head low. After a long time, he spoke in a voice that sounded very tired. He asked, is big brother doing well? Tang Yuehua stopped moving for a moment.
Her eyes showed many complicated feelings. She slowly shook her head. She said, I do not really know. You know how he is. He keeps everything hidden inside himself. Tang San could feel his father's body go stiff when he heard that. Tang Hao said in a low, rough voice, I really let the Sect down.
Tang Yuehua sighed. She said, there is no point in saying that now. Second Brother, you are finally back. I will not let you leave this time. You have to come back to the Sect with me. Big Brother has been thinking about you all this time. Tang Hao smiled a sad smile. He looked very tired. He said, me going back? They kicked me out a long time ago.
I am not part of the Clear Sky Sect anymore. I do not have the face to show up there. Yuehua, even though I hurt the Sect, I do not regret what I did back then. He stopped talking for a second and then asked about something else. He asked, has Big Brother gotten married yet?
Tang Yuehua's face turned cold. She looked very serious. She said, Big Brother is not like you. He is more responsible and does his duty. Everything in the Sect is on his back. The weight he carries is too much.
He chose not to marry just so he could remember his old feelings in private. She looked at him and asked, Second Brother, do you really not want to go back to the Sect?
Tang Hao stood up. He walked to the middle of the room. He turned his back to her. He looked very lonely and sad standing there. He said, Yuehua, my heart is dead. When Ah Yin gave her life for me, my heart went with her. I do not have the energy I used to have.
I cannot help the Sect much now. I do not want to say sorry, and I am too ashamed to see Big Brother. I think he understands why I made my choices. He turned around to look at her. He looked at Tang San first and then back at her. He said, Yuehua, I brought Little San here for two reasons.
First, Little San went to Slaughter City to get stronger. He is very powerful now, but he has too much killing intent inside him. It is starting to hurt his mind. He loses control sometimes. Your Spirit Domain and the way you train the mind are the best in the world.
I want you to help him learn how to control that killing intent. Second, after he learns to control it, I want you to take him to the Clear Sky Sect. He needs to meet his family.
Little San is only fifteen years old, but his spirit power is already at level sixty. He is a genius like no one else. I think the Sect will accept him because of his talent. This is the only way I can help the Sect now.
He also said, you must watch out for Spirit Hall! When we were coming here, we heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were destroyed. Two of the Upper Three Sects are gone. Spirit Hall wants to rule everything. Their next target will be the Clear Sky Sect. The Sect needs to get ready and stop hoping for peace.
At the same time, at Tianxing Academy, people were busy. They were fixing the school after the big fight. Inside the meeting room, only Dugu Bo and Tang Chen were there.
It was not sad like the other place. They were excited about the future. Tang Chen looked at the old man. He said, old freak, this school is good, but it is too small. I think it is time for us to start our own Sect.
Dugu Bo looked surprised. His green eyes had a sharp light in them. He said, start a Sect? You have big goals, kid. You are strong and famous enough to do it. But it will not be easy at all. Tang Chen smiled. He looked very honest. He said, because it is hard, I need people I can trust. Old freak, it is time I told you the truth about some things.
Tang Chen did not hide anything anymore. He told Dugu Bo who he really was. He explained where Xiao Ruier came from.
He talked about the amazing things that happened in the Star Dou Great Forest. He told him how he got a spirit ring that was a million years old. He also talked about how he became friends with Ditian and the other powerful beasts.
As Tang Chen talked, Dugu Bo went from being surprised to being totally shocked. He had lived a long time and seen many things, but this was too much. Tang Chen finished talking and took a drink of tea. He let Dugu Bo think about it.
Dugu Bo could not speak for a long while. He finally took a deep breath and rubbed his head. He said with a smile, this is hard to believe! A million-year spirit ring and the kings of the forest. Kid, your life is crazier than an old legend!
He looked at Tang Chen with excitement. He said, now I see! No wonder your spirit rings look so strange and you are so strong! You have the power of the Spirit Beasts behind you! He thought of a question and leaned in. He asked, kid, if you are making a Sect, what will you call it? The name is very important.
Tang Chen was quiet for a moment. He tapped the table. He thought about the powerful beasts he knew. He felt very brave. He said, our strength comes from Spirit Beasts. A place where all spirits come together. How about we call it the Spirit Hall?
Dugu Bo said the name slowly. It sounded simple but also very old and powerful. He hit his leg and his eyes glowed. He said, good! Spirit Hall! That name sounds very strong. Let us use it! Just then, they heard footsteps outside.
They stopped talking and looked at the door. Ning Fengzhi walked in. He looked worried. He said hello and then spoke quickly. He said, Poison Douluo, Tang Chen, I am sorry to bother you. I just came from the palace. The Emperor has a big task for us.
Dugu Bo became serious. He asked, what does the Emperor want? Ning Fengzhi said, the Emperor knows Spirit Hall is a big threat. The Empire cannot fight them alone. He wants us to go to the Clear Sky Sect as messengers.
He wants us to see if they will join us to fight Spirit Hall. This is very important for the whole world. The Emperor asked me to bring people from Tianxing Academy too. Tang Chen, you are famous and strong.
You might help us succeed. The room went very quiet. They were going to the Clear Sky Sect? At the same time, across the city, the other group was planning the exact same trip.