bookbashuk Chapter 273 The Maggot Hammer Exposed? Tang Xiao's Fury!
Chapter 273 The Maggot Hammer Exposed? Tang Xiao's Fury!
Chapter 273 The Maggot Hammer Exposed? Tang Xiao's Fury!
Meanwhile, inside the council hall of Tianxing Academy.
Ning Fengzhi's proposal to unite with the Haotian Sect made the atmosphere somewhat delicate.
Just then, Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo exchanged a glance, both seeing the consideration in each other's eyes. His fingers unconsciously tapped the table, his thoughts racing.
Admittedly, he and Bibi Dong's faction of the Spirit Hall were already locked in a life-or-death struggle; the enemy of my enemy should be my friend. However, he also held little goodwill towards the Heaven Dou royal family and was even less willing to become a tool in the hands of this feudal empire.
Taking a deep breath, Tang Chuan was about to politely decline Ning Fengzhi's suggestion and decide to proceed at his own pace, first consolidating the foundation of the Soul Palace.
A series of slightly hurried footsteps came from outside the door.
Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, strode in. His expression was solemn. He first nodded to Dugu Bo and Tang Chuan, then leaned close to Ning Fengzhi's ear and whispered:
"Feng Zhi, I have just received urgent news from within the city."
"Not long ago, two suspicious Fallen Ones appeared in Tiandou City. One of them, a young man, used a dark Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul. His methods were extremely cruel. He drained the blood of several Royal Knights soldiers in the street and then disappeared without a trace."
"What? Blue Silver Grass?!" Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi and Tang Chuan exclaimed almost simultaneously, their expressions changing slightly in disbelief.
This description instantly reminded them of someone.
Bone Douluo nodded solemnly, confirming their guess, and continued:
"That's right. Based on the characteristics described by the eyewitnesses, this person is very likely Tang San, who has been missing for a long time. Moreover, someone saw with their own eyes that the two of them fled straight into Yuexuan after the incident. Now, the city defense army has surrounded Yuexuan and is negotiating with Madam Yuehua."
"Yuexuan, Tang Yuehua..." A calculating glint flashed in Tang Chuan's eyes.
He immediately connected these clues in his mind.
Tang San returned from the City of Slaughter, his murderous aura out of control. He killed someone in the street and fled into the Moon Pavilion...
Tang Yuehua is Tang Hao's younger sister and a direct descendant of the Haotian Sect!
Their purpose in going to Yuexuan at this critical juncture is self-evident!
"It seems Tang Hao is preparing to have Tang Yuehua bring Tang San back to the Clear Sky Sect to acknowledge his ancestors!"
"Since that's the case, I might as well go to the Haotian Sect. If those old guys find out that he's ruined the Haotian Hammer like this, they'll definitely skin him alive."
Thinking of this, Tang Chuan's lips curled into a somewhat wicked smile.
This muddy water seems to be getting interesting.
His previous decision to reject Ning Fengzhi changed instantly.
Slowly raising his head, Tang Chuan's hesitation vanished, replaced by decisiveness. He looked at Ning Fengzhi and said solemnly:
"Sect Leader Ning, I have carefully considered your suggestion. Joining forces with the Clear Sky Sect to fight against the Spirit Hall is indeed the key to breaking the current deadlock."
"Whether for the public good or for personal reasons, Tianxing Academy, or rather, I myself, have an inescapable duty to do so."
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Two days later, at the Haotian Sect.
The entire sect was built atop a mountain shrouded in clouds and mist. The road leading to the Haotian Sect was a cold iron chain that swayed in the wind between steep peaks.
The sight of it inspires fear in ordinary people, highlighting the aloofness and peril of the number one sect in the world.
Tang Yuehua led Tang San to a huge door.
Then, she raised her hand and knocked lightly twice on the heavy stone door.
"Big brother, I've brought my mistress with me."
"Come in." A deep, resonant voice, at least eight-tenths similar to Tang Hao's, came from inside the room, giving Tang San a strange sense of familiarity.
Slowly pushing open the door, Tang Yuehua gave Tang San behind her an encouraging yet cautionary look before stepping inside first.
The room is spacious and simply yet elegantly furnished.
The large desk was empty, with two long sofas sitting quietly to one side.
After entering the room.
Tang Yuehua gracefully sat down on a sofa, her gaze fixed on the inner part of the room. Tang San's eyes were instantly drawn to the figure emerging from the inner room.
The newcomer was over two meters tall, with broad shoulders and a powerful build. Just standing there, he was as majestic as a mountain. His face was resolute and sharply defined, with short, gray hair standing on end. Although he resembled Tang Hao by seven or eight points, he looked much younger than Tang Hao. In particular, his eyes were bright and piercing, with a penetrating gaze that carried the power to see into people's hearts and the majesty of someone who had long held a high position.
This person is none other than Tang Xiao, the current sect leader of the Haotian Sect.
With a slight frown, Tang Xiao's gaze instantly locked onto Tang San.
Immediately afterwards, a magnificent and unrestrained aura was released from his body, sweeping in like a tsunami, and the immense pressure instantly enveloped Tang San completely.
This is not a soul skill, but the natural soul power pressure emanating from a top expert!
Faced with pressure that would break the minds of ordinary soul masters, Tang San remained calm, his feet subtly forming a T-stance to steady himself, his back straight, and his elegance replaced by utmost respect.
His knees were bent, and a faint red glow appeared on his skin.
That was the Killing God Domain autonomously resisting external pressure.
The next second, with a thud, Tang San knelt down and respectfully bowed to the man behind the table who exuded a majestic aura.
"Tang San greets the Sect Master."
However, Tang Xiao's oppressive aura seemed endless, layer upon layer.
The nascent Killing God Domain appeared extremely weak in the face of such a powerful and profound aura. The red light around him fluctuated violently, and Tang San was on the verge of being unable to hold on.
Just then, something unexpected happened!
Under immense pressure, Tang San's soul power surged uncontrollably within him, and the first thing to emerge was the Dark Blue Silver Grass, which had turned pitch black!
It exuded a cold, bloodthirsty aura, causing Tang Xiao to frown slightly.
But this is just the beginning!
An even bigger surprise is yet to come!
Immediately afterwards, a jet-black Clear Sky Hammer, which should have symbolized the supreme majesty of the number one weapon spirit in the world, was forced to condense and manifest in Tang San's left hand!
However, it appeared alongside this renowned hammer.
There was also an extremely glaring and extremely humble white spirit ring! That ten-year spirit ring, representing the minimum age, was wrapped around the Clear Sky Hammer like an ugly stain!
This is not over yet!
Just as the Haotian Hammer completely solidified.
"Buzzing—"
A faint, chilling buzzing sound rang out.
The surface of the jet-black Haotian Hammer began to wriggle continuously!
Upon closer inspection, the hammerhead and handle were found to be covered with a dense mass of white, writhing maggots!
These maggots rolled and wriggled on the hammer, some even trying to flap their wings and fly, emitting an indescribable stench and filth! The entire solemn room was instantly polluted by this nauseating smell and sight!
"Wh...what?!"
Tang Xiao, who had always been as calm as a mountain and had sharp eyes, was struck dumb the moment he saw the white spirit ring, and especially the Clear Sky Hammer crawling with maggots and writhing.
He suddenly stood up from his seat, his imposing body swaying violently from extreme shock and a kind of physical disgust!
Tang Xiao's face turned ashen in an instant, his features even contorted, his eyes filled with disbelief and raging fury.
Even Tang Yuehua, who was mentally prepared and knew that Tang San's martial soul might have a problem, couldn't help but turn pale and feel a wave of nausea when she saw the Clear Sky Hammer crawling with maggots like a rotting corpse and smelled its nauseating stench.
Instantly, the room fell into a deathly silence.
"What? This is the Hao...Tian...Hammer?"
"You...you actually let it...become such a...filthy thing?!"
Tang Xiao stared intently at the Haotian Hammer covered in maggots, his chest heaving violently, as if he had used immense strength to squeeze out those words through clenched teeth.
"You beast! What...what exactly did you do to the Clear Sky Hammer?!"
"My God, how could Hao-di have given birth to a son like you!"
Seeing his imposing figure suddenly move, as fast as lightning, he took a step and covered the distance between the two of them. His giant hand, which was powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, grabbed Tang San's collar tightly!
"Bang!"
Just then, the door was pushed open somewhat hastily.
A figure rushed in quickly; it was Tang Long, a third-generation disciple of the sect.
He was clearly taken aback by the strange scene inside the room, and paused for a moment, but immediately bowed and reported, his voice slightly hurried:
"Sect Master! Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, has come to pay his respects and is currently outside the mountain gate!"
These words were like a boulder thrown into a pot of boiling oil!
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao's thunderous rage, which was already on the tip of his tongue, was forcibly swallowed back. The muscles on his face twitched violently, and his expression became extremely ugly.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has just suffered a great calamity; their visit at this time must be for something important.
Tang Xiao glared at Tang San, then glanced at the still-humming, maggot-infested Clear Sky Hammer. Suppressing the rage that threatened to burst from his chest, he forced out a sentence through gritted teeth, his voice low and cold:
"Quickly... put your martial spirit away!" The words were almost shouted out in a commanding tone, while also carrying a deep sense of disgust.
Tang San knew that his spirit form was truly embarrassing to behold, and dared not argue in front of his enraged uncle. He quickly withdrew the repulsive Clear Sky Hammer and Dark Blue Silver Grass into his body. The putrid smell and wriggling maggots finally disappeared, but the heavy atmosphere in the room and Tang Xiao's ashen face remained unchanged.
"Yuehua, take him downstairs and find a place... to keep him under surveillance! Without my orders, he is not allowed to leave even a step, and no outsiders are allowed to see him!"
Taking a deep breath, Tang Xiao tried to calm his surging blood and anger. He glanced at Tang Yuehua, whose face was also pale, and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Big Brother." Tang Yuehua quickly replied, pulling up the still somewhat dazed Tang San and leaving through the side door. She knew that her brother needed to deal with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's visit immediately, and the matter of Tang San recognizing his ancestors had to be postponed for the time being.
After Tang San and Tang Yuehua left, Tang Xiao took a few deep breaths, barely regaining the composure befitting a sect leader, but the gloom in his eyes lingered. He said in a deep voice:
"Please wait in the main hall of the sect, I will be there shortly."
"Yes, Sect Master!" Tang Long dared not ask any more questions and immediately accepted the order and left.
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