This...this is absolutely absurd!
Could that aloof, god-like man be her own brother?
Tang San was stunned.
Ah Yin's mental state deteriorated further, becoming increasingly grief-stricken.
"Where are my children! Tell me, where are my children!"
Faced with her questioning, Tang Hao's face remained expressionless, and his tone was completely indifferent.
"Perhaps, he's already dead."
boom!
These seemingly casual words struck Ah Yin's soul like a heavy hammer.
Dead?
"No--!!!"
A heart-wrenching lament echoed throughout the cave.
That noble Blue Silver Emperor instantly lost all its luster, its leaves drooping limply, as if all its vitality had been drained away in an instant.
Seeing Ah Yin fall into despair, Tang Hao's eyes flashed with impatience, but he still spoke up to "comfort" her.
"Ah Yin, don't be sad."
"Once I kill that Blue Silver King Tang Qing and use his bloodline to revive you, the three of us can live happily together."
Tang San's heart pounded wildly again.
The bloodline of Tang Qing, the Blue Silver King, was actually able to revive his mother!
For the first time, a hint of fear appeared in his eyes as he looked at his father.
In order to resurrect his mother, he actually wanted to kill his other son?
Ah Yin's consciousness had completely faded away, and she no longer responded.
Tang Hao ignored her.
He turned and walked to the other side of the cave, whereupon the Haotian Hammer suddenly appeared in his hand, which he slammed into the ground.
With a loud bang, dust flew everywhere.
When the smoke and dust cleared, a deep pit appeared in the spot.
Tang Hao reached out and dug out a soul bone from the bottom of the pit.
It was a right leg bone, blue-gold in color, crystal clear, with countless mysterious patterns carved on its surface. A vast and boundless life force emanated from it, making it a 100,000-year-old soul bone!
Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone!
Tang Hao tossed the soul bone to Tang San in a calm tone.
"These are the remains of your mother's soul, left behind when she offered herself as a sacrifice. Now, they are yours."
Tang San instinctively caught the soul bone. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, and a surge of powerful energy flowed into his body through his arm, instantly invigorating him.
He lowered his head, looking at the treasure in his hand, his eyes instantly becoming incredibly fervent.
A soul bone that's been around for 100,000 years!
The mother's grief, the brother she had never met, the father's coldness...
At this moment, everything seems to have become unimportant.
Tang San had only one thought left in his mind.
Once I absorb this soul bone, my strength will surely increase by leaps and bounds!
...
Inside the Blue Silver Holy Court Academy, a subtle silence fell over the atmosphere due to Ning Rongrong's actions.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's gazes darted back and forth between Tang Qing and Ning Rongrong, their expressions differing.
Tang Qing's gaze fell on the girl's reddened earlobes in his arms, his expression remaining unchanged.
His voice was flat and indifferent, revealing no emotion.
"What kind of behavior is this?"
Those four simple words made Ning Rongrong's body stiffen again.
She could sense that there was no reproach in her master's words, but rather a natural authority that made her dare not be the slightest bit presumptuous.
Ning Rongrong looked up and met Tang Qing's deep, starry eyes, and her heart skipped a beat.
She playfully stuck out her tongue, like a kitten that had done something wrong. She quickly released her arms from her embrace and obediently took a step back to distance herself from Tang Qing.
"Master, Rongrong knows she was wrong."
The girl's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry.
Tang Qing didn't say anything more. He could understand this girlish affection, but he didn't indulge it.
His gaze swept over the three women. Whether it was the charming Ning Rongrong, the aloof Dugu Yan, or the gentle Ye Lingling, they all looked at him with a mixture of admiration and awe.
This complete trust and entrustment made his sense of responsibility as a teacher even clearer.
A faint smile played at the corners of his lips, gentle yet dignified.
"The All-Continent Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies is just around the corner."
Tang Qing spoke slowly, her voice echoing in the quiet room.
"You are the first team of the Holy Court Academy, and also my first batch of disciples."
"For the time being, I can waive the requirement that you win the championship, but I require that you make the name of Holy Court Academy known throughout the entire continent."
Upon hearing this, the three women's expressions instantly turned solemn.
They understood that this was their master's expectation of them, and also their first test.
"Don't worry, Master!"
Dugu Yan was the first to speak up. She stepped forward, her emerald eyes gleaming with determination.
"This disciple will certainly live up to the mission and will never bring shame to Master and the Academy!"
"Me too!"
Ning Rongrong also put away her innocent charm, her little face tense, and nodded vigorously.
"Anyone who dares to look down on our Holy Court Academy, I'll smash them flat with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
Although Ye Lingling did not utter such grand words, she also bowed deeply, and the determination in her eyes spoke volumes.
"Disciple will do everything in my power."
Tang Qing nodded in satisfaction.
What he wanted was that spirit.
His gaze finally settled on Dugu Yan.
"Zhu Qing will be leaving with me for a while this time."
"Until she returns to the academy, you will temporarily assume the role of captain of the Holy Court team."
Dugu Yan was taken aback upon hearing this, and then a surge of warmth welled up in her chest.
This is the master's trust in her!
Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately bowed and accepted the order.
"Yes, Master!"
After explaining the matters concerning the academy, Tang Qing did not linger.
"Let's go."
He said to Zhu Zhuqing beside him.
Zhu Zhuqing followed silently, and the two walked one after the other towards the outside of the academy.
Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling watched their departing figures, especially Tang Qing's towering figure, and they both knew in their hearts that their master's departure would probably stir up another huge wave on this continent.
...
Outside Tiandou City, in the Blue Silver King's direct military camp.
The empire's most elite troops are stationed here, which is also the cornerstone of Tang Qing's power.
The atmosphere inside the central command tent was tense and solemn.
Dozens of heavily armored generals lined up on both sides. Each of them exuded a fierce aura and was a valiant warrior who had fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Yet, at this moment, they all held their breath and dared not even breathe loudly.
Their gazes were all focused on the figure standing in front of the huge sand table in front of the main seat.
Tang Qing was dressed in a simple black outfit, not in royal robes, but the aura he exuded was more awe-inspiring than imperial power.
Before him was a huge sand table of the Douluo Continent, with mountains, rivers, cities, and fortresses displayed in exquisite detail.
His gaze slowly moved across the map, eventually settling on an area surrounding Tiandou City.
That place is now the stronghold of the four major affiliated sects of the Haotian Sect—the Power, Break, Agility, and Defense clans.
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