Chapter 102: The Reunion of the Tang Family, Tang San: Dad!!!
The relationships between everyone gradually became more familiar.
After more than ten days on the road, spending day and night together, and nearly twenty hours of constant interaction, they had become good friends, or rather, partners.
However, Tang San, the student from Shrek Academy, had been in a complete slump over the past ten days, utterly depressed. He stopped practicing and spent every day in a daze, wasting time.
No matter how much everyone tried to encourage him, Tang San remained in this state of depression.
This had greatly distressed Yu Xiaogang. If his beloved disciple completely fell into despair, how could he prove his theories to the Soul Master world through Tang San?
How could he gain recognition and respect from the Soul Master world and become a truly respected Grandmaster?
But even his words no longer reached Tang San.
Unable to watch his son continue in such a state, Tang Hao finally stepped in. He could no longer let his son sink further into despair.
After Tang San left Holy Soul Village, it was the first time Tang Hao had appeared before him.
"Xiao San! Come and see me!"
In the dead of night, Tang Hao's voice echoed in Tang San's room. The despondent Tang San's eyes gradually regained some color. "This voice... Could it be... Dad?"
Tang San immediately rushed out of the room. "Dad! Dad! Is that you? Where are you?"
"Come here!"
Tang Hao's voice came again from the nearby forest.
"Dad!"
Tang San's face lit up with joy, and he desperately sprinted toward the forest. Soon, he finally saw the man.
Tang Hao was standing beside a large tree.
"Dad~!"
Tang San rushed toward Tang Hao.
It had been six years since Tang San and Tang Hao last met, and now, meeting once again, it was at Tang San's lowest point.
Seeing his father, all the grievances, torment, resentment, and despair he had endured with Ye Wen came rushing back. All the suppressed emotions seemed to have found an outlet, causing him to break down once again. Unable to control himself, he leapt into Tang Hao's arms. "Dad!"
"Xiao San, pull yourself together. You can't keep going like this," Tang Hao said, holding his son tightly.
Tang San froze. "Dad... how did you know?"
Tang Hao sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat guilty. He had seen everything, but he had been unable to help Tang San.
"Dad, you... Could it be..." Tang San suddenly realized something.
Tang Hao was able to transmit his voice from such a distance.
It must have been a Soul Master, and a very powerful one at that. At least stronger than Zhao Wujie, because Zhao Wujie couldn't project his voice this far and accurately to him.
Tang San even connected the dots and realized that Tang Hao must have known about the beating he had received from Ye Wen and Xiao Wu being taken away.
"That's right. I know everything that happened to you," Tang Hao said with a soft sigh, feeling guilty inside.
Hearing this, Tang San's emotions surged. He shouted at Tang Hao in frustration:
"Dad, since you were there, why! Why didn't you help me! Help me kill him!!! Help me keep Xiao Wu!!!"
"Why!!!"
Tang San screamed helplessly at Tang Hao, venting all the emotions he had been suppressing.
Tang San rarely spoke to Tang Hao like this, but he couldn't remain calm because he had lost his love!
His father, Tang Hao, who seemed like such a powerful Soul Master, had just stood there watching Ye Wen take Xiao Wu away.
How could Tang Hao not know what kind of person his son was? Calm, composed, even more mature than ordinary children.
He understood Tang San's agitated emotions and comforted him, saying, "Xiao San, for some reason, I really couldn't help you."
"If I had stepped in, things might have become even worse."
"Why?" Tang San couldn't understand the reason Tang Hao was giving.
Tang Hao didn't explain further. He couldn't let Tang San know that behind Ye Wen, there was an existence so strong that even he and Tang San together could never surpass or defeat.
Because Tang Hao's goal was to encourage Tang San to rise again, not to reveal the harsh truth that would further damage his son's confidence.
After all, if Tang San knew that behind Ye Wen stood a peak-level 99th rank Title Douluo, how could Tang San continue to fight?
The existence of a peak 99th rank Title Douluo would crush Tang San's spirit, breaking his last shred of resolve for revenge.
Thus, Tang Hao kept quiet and instead tried to reassure Tang San that as long as he worked hard, he could still seek revenge on Ye Wen. First, he needed to help his son regain his strength.
Though, deep down, Tang Hao didn't think it was likely.
Because the powerful being behind Ye Wen seemed even more terrifying than the usual 99th rank Title Douluo.
Could his son reach that level?
Tang Hao was still in the stage of doubt.
"I'll tell you the full reason later. Xiao San, just know this for now," Tang Hao said seriously.
"Dad! What should I do now? How can I bring Xiao Wu back? How can I surpass Ye Wen and kill him?" Tang San asked, looking at his father with confusion.
Honestly, Tang San felt very uncertain now.
Unless he could craft the three most powerful hidden weapons—The Stormy Pear Blossom Needle, Peacock Feathers, and Buddha's Wrath Lotus, along with the Bodhi Blood, and other powerful techniques?
But creating these powerful weapons wasn't easy, and he had no idea how many years it would take.
By then, with Ye Wen's terrifying talent, how strong would he become? Tang San couldn't imagine it.
"Xiao San, that kid's talent is indeed terrifying, but no matter how strong he is, the peak a human can reach is only the 99th level. Once he reaches that, there's no further advancement," Tang Hao continued.
In Tang Hao's view, no matter how extraordinary Ye Wen's talent was, the limit for him would always be the 99th level peak Title Douluo. It was impossible for him to break through to godhood.
After all, no one had appeared at the divine level for over a thousand years. Tang Hao also knew that a divine level did exist, but it was a distant legend, a far-off possibility. So, Tang Hao didn't believe Ye Wen had any chance of becoming a god.
Since godhood was out of reach, no matter how talented Ye Wen was, that was the end of his potential.
It was like two students taking an exam. One only needed to use 50% of their brainpower to score 100, while the other needed 100% to get the same score.
But no matter how much effort they put in, both would still score 100.
Therefore, as long as Tang San reached the 99th level, he could potentially defeat Ye Wen, surpass him, and become stronger than him!
Tang Hao continued, "And you, Xiao San, also have an exceptional talent. As long as you work hard, one day you will surpass him. Even if Ye Wen trains very quickly and reaches the 99th level Title Douluo, what does it matter?"
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