Speaking of the great war between Martial Soul Hall and the Clear Sky Sect back then, Yang Wudi's brows furrowed tightly, his face filled with rage.
"The cause of that incident was that the Clear Sky Sect's contemporary Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao, killed the Martial Soul Hall Pope, Qian Xunji."
(Prologue content)
"After your mother left these words for you, she left!"
"Everything after that was you growing up, until now!"
When Yun Ming heard his grandfather relaying his mother's final words, a resolute light flickered in his eyes, and his lips pressed into a thin line, as if he were struggling to suppress the emotions within. However, as he lowered his head, a tear still quietly slipped from the corner of his eye, landing silently in his palm. He quickly wiped away the tears and looked out the carriage window, attempting to mask his inner sorrow with a strong gaze. But the tears were like a breached dam, surging endlessly from his eyes, streaming down his cheeks and soaking his tightly clenched fists. Despite his efforts to control himself, the pain and grief in his heart could not be contained; his tears became a vulnerability he could not hide.
Seeing his grandson weeping, a surge of indescribable heartache welled up in Yang Wudi's chest. His brows were locked in a frown, and his eyes revealed deep concern and worry. Yang Wudi knew that Yun Ming's strength had been cultivated since childhood; he understood how to face difficulties and setbacks. Yet, seeing Yun Ming cry still touched Yang Wudi's heart deeply. He understood that no matter how hard Yun Ming tried to control his emotions, the pain and sorrow inside could not be fully concealed. Yang Wudi sat silently beside Yun Ming, using his presence to tell him that no matter when or where, his grandfather would always be by his side, offering endless support and love.
Feeling his grandfather's companionship, Yun Ming temporarily pushed down the sadness in his heart and asked the questions that had arisen after hearing this past history.
"So, who is the person who killed my parents? Are they still alive? And back then, from the beginning of that war to the end, did Tang Hao never show his face? We lost so many clansmen, and we don't even know why Tang Hao killed the Martial Soul Hall Pope?!!"
Hearing his grandson mention the culprit who killed his daughter and son-in-law, Yang Wudi felt both hatred and helplessness, because that person was not only powerful but also held a high position in Martial Soul Hall; Yang Wudi could not disregard the safety of the Breaking Clan to seek revenge.
"He is still alive, and that person is the current Deputy Head of the Hall of Papal Knights, Gu Li!"
"Ming Er! You must remember! Never act rashly until you have absolute certainty that you can protect yourself and the clan!!!" When speaking of this person, Yang Wudi gave Yun Ming a very solemn warning.
Knowing the identity of his enemy, killing intent surged within Yun Ming, but he was temporarily helpless and had to endure.
Seeing this, Yang Wudi continued to answer Yun Ming's second question. Thinking of this, Yang Wudi also revealed a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth, his eyes showing a look of self-mockery.
"As for the question about Tang Hao! The Clear Sky Sect didn't tell us anything, and from beginning to end, we never saw Tang Hao!"
Yun Ming stopped speaking after hearing his grandfather's answer, and Yang Wudi was also immersed in his own emotions, falling silent. A strange stillness descended upon the carriage.
Yet beneath this superficial calm, a flame of anger was spreading wildly in the depths of both the grandfather's and grandson's hearts. When the day that flame erupts comes, whether it will consume them or sweep across the entire Douluo Continent, no one knows yet!
After a long while, Yun Ming looked at his grandfather and said in a low voice.
"Grandfather, I'm sorry! I shouldn't have forced you!"
"I know you don't want me to get involved in these things too early, but you know, I can't escape! And I won't escape! Isn't that right?!!"
"I promise you, I will protect myself well, making my own safety the top priority, and only then will I seek the truth and revenge!"
Hearing Yun Ming speak, Yang Wudi looked up into his eyes. From Yun Ming's eyes, Yang Wudi seemed to see the wildly spreading flames. He didn't know if Yun Ming could do it, but for now, he could only believe in him. Yang Wudi responded silently.
"Good!"
Silver River City was not far from the Star Dou Great Forest, only about four hundred li away.
That same evening, the grandfather and grandson arrived at the Soul Hunting Town, located about one hundred kilometers from the Star Dou Great Forest. As the name suggests, the Soul Hunting Town was formed due to the hunting of Soul Beasts, serving as a place for Soul Masters to rest, process Soul Beast materials, and handle other affairs.
The two rested in the town for the night and set off early the next morning to enter the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Great Forest is located directly north of the Star Luo Empire, its territory spanning across the Two Great Empires. It is the foremost of the three great wild Soul Beast gathering places today, possessing not only the most numerous and complete variety of Soul Beasts but also the most formidable overall strength and high-end combat power.
No one knows how long the Star Dou Great Forest has existed, but judging by the sky-covering, sun-obscuring ancient trees Yun Ming saw after entering the forest, it had certainly existed for a very long time.
Stepping into the forest, the trees Yun Ming saw were no shorter than twenty meters, and this was only the outer perimeter. The forest was dense and interlocking, making it impossible to see the scenery deeper inside.
"Ming Er, stay vigilant at all times. The dangers of this Star Dou Great Forest are everywhere; it's not just the Soul Beasts, but also many poisonous plants and flowers that are hard to find in the outside world!" Yang Wudi warned Yun Ming solemnly.
"Yes, Grandfather!" Yun Ming responded earnestly. As he spoke, he took out a silver spear from the emerald green Phoenix Cry Ring on his index finger. As for why he didn't use the Atlas Spear, Yun Ming's meager Soul Power was not enough to maintain it for long.
Seeing that Yun Ming was prepared, Yang Wudi waved his hand and shouted.
"Let's go!"
Yun Ming led the way, while Yang Wudi stayed behind to keep watch and protect him, the two maintaining a distance of about half a body length.
The Star Dou Great Forest was dense with trees and had no paths, so Yun Ming had to use the silver spear in his hand to clear the way. Yang Wudi followed behind, maintaining high alertness as he watched the surroundings.
Along the way, they encountered many Soul Beasts, such as Rodent Weasels, Mottled Cats, Solitary Bamboo, Nightmare Rabbits, and so on. Yang Wudi had Yun Ming fight these low-level Soul Beasts to hone his combat skills, while also teaching him knowledge about wild Soul Beasts and the precautions and taboos of Soul Beast gathering grounds.
In addition to knowledge related to Soul Beasts, Yang Wudi also found many poisonous plants along the way and introduced them to Yun Ming one by one, explaining their functions, when to use them, how to create antidotes, and so on. Moreover, these poisonous plants were clearly more exciting to Yang Wudi than the Soul Beasts.
"Ming Er, this is Three-Lobed Ragweed. The pollen of this plant easily causes allergies. It not only triggers coughing, sneezing, and asthma but can also stimulate tearing and even irritate exposed skin, inducing symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching. In the future, if you don't like someone and want to teach them a lesson, use this."
"Look, Ming Er, this is Poinsettia. The entire plant is poisonous; its white milky sap can irritate the skin, causing redness and swelling. If the stems or leaves are ingested, there is a risk of poisoning and death. It is an essential, high-quality poison for home or travel, allowing you to kill without a trace!"
"Ming Er, and this one, the seeds of the Rosary Pea contain a deadly poison called abrin; ingesting it by mistake will lead to poisoning and death."
"This is Datura; it can produce an anesthetic effect, though it's not very potent."
Yun Ming: "."
In just one day, Yun Ming's eyes were opened to all kinds of poisonous plants. It just left him with a small question: how could his grandfather, Yang Wudi, an extreme combat enthusiast whose Soul Rings were all of the extreme attack type, be so interested in something as unorthodox as poison? Yun Ming couldn't quite figure it out.
Throughout the day, Yun Ming defeated quite a few ten-year and hundred-year Soul Beasts. He only defeated them, not killed them—not because he wanted to leave enough Soul Beast resources for future generations, but simply because it was unnecessary. After all, Yun Ming wasn't a bloodthirsty pervert. It was just a pity that he didn't encounter the Bewildering Light Beast or the Illusion Scale Snake he wanted, not even their lower-tier substitutes.
Seeing that it was getting late, Yang Wudi spoke up.
"Ming Er, let's find a place to set up camp first. We still have time to look for suitable Soul Beasts!"
Yun Ming had no objections. Soon, the grandfather and grandson pitched their tents near a depression with complex terrain and sprinkled medicinal powder around to repel insects and snakes.
At night, in the camp.
Yang Wudi built a campfire and began to teach Yun Ming the exclusive Meditation Method of the Breaking Clan.
As for the rule that one shouldn't light a fire at night in the Star Dou Great Forest? Yang Wudi declared that in this outer perimeter of the Star Dou, if he lit a fire, so what? If any blind Soul Beast dared to come over, it would just be a late-night snack to provide some extra nutrition for his grandson!
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