Xiao Wu was stunned. "What do you mean?"
"Exactly what I said. Tang San escaped from the advancement match over ten days ago," Li Xun sneered with a mocking smile.
His forte was Wood Release, and he wasn't particularly skilled in illusions. To succeed, he had to shatter Xiao Wu's beliefs and weaken her mental resistance to his techniques.
"That's impossible! You must be lying! My third brother is so strong—how could he lose?" Xiao Wu shook her head repeatedly. Before the match, Tang San had proudly shown her and the Shrek Academy team his second Martial Soul and those absurd four Ten Thousand Year Spirit Rings. She was confident in him.
Li Xun seemed to guess what Xiao Wu was thinking and chuckled as he mentioned Tang San's pride, the Clear Sky Hammer. "Not only that, but we also know you're a 100,000 Year Soul Beast in human form."
"..."
Xiao Wu's eyes flickered with panic. She wanted to deny it outright, but when she saw Sword Douluo and Dugu Bo smiling at her, the words stuck in her throat, unable to come out.
She knew the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had Titled Douluos, but she had never encountered them directly. Now, sensing the Soul Power radiating from these individuals, she immediately confirmed their cultivation levels.
"Little Soul Beast, you didn't think you were hiding so well that no one had discovered you until now, did you?" Poison Douluo looked at her with a grin. He had initially wanted to call her "little girl," but considering her age might be older than his, he changed his tone.
"What... what do you want from me?" Xiao Wu's throat tightened as she nervously swallowed.
"Naturally, we'll do what Soul Masters are supposed to do. Did you think we'd keep you as a pet?" Dugu Bo laughed heartily. "And guess what? Do you think Tang San knows your true identity?"
After a brief moment of fear, Xiao Wu seemed to hit rock bottom, and her emotions stabilized. "Of course, my third brother knows. And even if he does, he treats me the same as before. He doesn't care about my identity as a Soul Beast."
"Haha, you're so naive. Do you think he's just keeping you around until he's ready to absorb your Spirit Ring and kill you?" Li Xun grinned.
"My third brother would never do that! He treats me like his own sister. How could he be like you Soul Masters?" Xiao Wu glared at Li Xun in frustration.
"Why wouldn't he? Let me tell you, Tang San's father, Tang Hao, is also a Titled Douluo. And he's been lurking around you all this time. Do you know why he hasn't exposed you?"
Li Xun leaned closer to Xiao Wu. "You might not know this, but Tang Hao obtained a 100,000 Year Spirit Ring through a Spirit Beast Sacrifice. Do you think he's letting you stay safely by Tang San's side so you can eventually sacrifice yourself for his son?"
Xiao Wu's pupils dilated in shock, and she covered her mouth in disbelief. But then she quickly regained her composure. "You're trying to trick me! A Spirit Beast Sacrifice can only be voluntary. No matter how strong someone is, if the Soul Beast isn't willing, it can't happen. The fact that Uncle Tang Hao obtained that 100,000 Year Spirit Ring proves the bond between him and that Soul Beast."
"Do whatever you want to me, but don't try to deceive me with these cheap tricks!"
"Xiao Wu, you're right! These people are lying to you!"
A rough voice suddenly rang out, and in the next moment, the roof was violently torn open by a tremendous force. A Clear Sky Hammer appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Tang Hao, this is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. What do you think you're doing?" Ning Fengzhi's expression turned grave.
Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Dugu Bo stood guard, forming a protective circle around Li Xun and the others.
"You kidnapped Xiao Wu and now you're asking me why?" Two figures instantly appeared in front of Xiao Wu. Even from their backs, she knew exactly who they were.
"Brother San, Uncle!" Xiao Wu called out with delight.
"Xiao Wu, come to me," Tang San turned and smiled at her.
Hearing his gentle words, Xiao Wu's eyes welled up with tears, and two streams of them rolled down her cheeks. With a sob, she threw herself into Tang San's embrace.
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I'll remember today's debt. We'll settle it another time!" Tang Hao snorted coldly, quickly moving to Tang San and Xiao Wu's side. He grabbed them both and shot into the sky.
"Tang Hao, do you think the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is a place you can come and go as you please?" Sword Douluo's voice seemed to pierce the heavens.
A chill ran through Xiao Wu, making her shiver.
Tang Hao let out a heavy grunt and increased his speed. Xiao Wu felt the scenery blur as it rapidly receded behind them.
"Tang Hao, how do you plan to escape with these two?" A cold voice rang out, followed by a Flying Sword slicing through the air, instantly blocking Tang Hao's path.
"Ring Detonation!" Tang Hao gritted his teeth, and the nine Spirit Rings beneath his feet exploded. His speed surged, allowing him to bypass the Flying Sword and continue his escape.
"Tang Hao, you can't escape!"
The roar echoed in Xiao Wu's ears, startling her. She suddenly remembered that this was the person who had cut off Uncle Tang's ear last time. She glanced back and saw that he hadn't caught up, which made her sigh in relief.
Then she smiled happily.
She had seen Uncle Tang's Ring Detonation before. It was incredibly fast, and last time, their pursuer hadn't been able to catch them. This time should be no different.
After flying for what felt like an eternity, Tang Hao landed in a forest. The three of them found a dry spot and sat down cross-legged.
"We'll need to hide for a few days. During this time, we must not reveal our whereabouts. Xiao San, it's up to you now," Tang Hao said before closing his eyes and entering meditation to recover as quickly as possible.
"Understood, Father," Tang San replied and began clearing the surrounding area.
Seeing this, Xiao Wu quickly realized that Uncle Tang's Ring Detonation must have side effects, and they were likely time-related. Last time, after escaping with her and Brother San, they had also rested for a few days before moving again.
Not wanting to disturb Tang Hao's recovery, Xiao Wu remained silent and quietly helped Tang San clear the weeds.
Tang San noticed Xiao Wu's assistance and turned to smile at her, placing a finger to his lips in a gesture of silence.
Xiao Wu smiled back, her eyes narrowing with joy. The two of them communicated without words.
For the next two days, they stayed by Tang San's side, not venturing anywhere. They spoke only in whispers, and over time, a warm atmosphere developed.
Just as Xiao Wu thought this peaceful time would continue, on the morning of the third day, something unexpected happened.
"So this is where you've been hiding!" A cold voice rang out.
"Run!" Hearing this, Tang Hao's eyes snapped open, and he stepped in front of Xiao Wu and Tang San.
"Father!" Tang San exclaimed.
"Go!"
"Father, take care," Tang San's voice choked with emotion as he grabbed Xiao Wu's hand and ran into the forest.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu couldn't help but feel a surge of sorrow, her eyes instantly blurring with tears. She quickly wiped them away with her sleeve.
However, before the two could run far, they were intercepted by Li Xun: "Trying to escape?"
With a clap of his hands, the surrounding trees instantly softened, lashing out at the two like vines.
Tang San fought back with all his might, but just like every time before, he was instantly defeated by Li Xun.
"Xiao Wu, run!" Tang San's legs were entangled by the vines, and a spear had pierced through his abdomen. Two streams of bloody tears fell from his eyes as he used all his strength to hurl Xiao Wu away.
"No, brother!!" Xiao Wu cried out in anguish, only to see a spear pierce through Tang San's chest.
As Li Xun prepared to throw another spear, Xiao Wu let out a heart-wrenching wail, and a red light suddenly flashed in the forest.
At that moment, it felt as if time had stood still.
"What's going on?"
Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Poison Douluo, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others were filled with confusion as they saw Xiao Wu begin her Sacrifice after Li Xun had only spoken a few words.
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