Chapter 12: Tang Hao attains the title of Douluo

As time passed, the children in Tian Dou City continued their daily routine. Meanwhile, Yang Zhentian bought more whale gelatin at auctions and even on the black market. During this time, everyone began to look at him strangely, even his second uncle, Yang Wushuang, approached him, leaving Yang Zhentian deeply embarrassed.

Of course, Yang Potian and Niu Jinfeng secretly laughed about it. Even Yang Jinfeng himself consumed a piece of high quality whale gelatin, which increased his spirit power by one level, making him a level 64 spirit emperor.

However, what no one knew was that a great event that would shake the entire world had already occurred.

A fierce battle was raging in the Fasinuo Province of the Tian Dou Empire.

Tang Hao, who had already reached level 90, was there with his wife, Ah Yin, and their newborn son, Tang San. They were opposed by the Pope of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji, along with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. Their target was Tang Hao's wife, Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor, a 100,000-year-old spirit beast.

Just like in the original story, Ah Yin chose to sacrifice herself to protect her husband and son. As a result, Tang Hao received the precious 100,000-year spirit ring from his wife. With the power of this ring, combined with the secret Haotian Clan technique of Ring Explosion, the Great Sumeru Hammer-Tang Hao was able to defeat the trio. He severely wounded Qian Xunji, forcing them to retreat.

Tang Hao, who had just reached the rank of Titled Douluo, was able to defeat three Titled Douluo at once, including Qian Xunji, who was at level 95 and possessed the divine martial spirit of the Six-Winged Angel. This battle became one of the most famous cases in the history of the Douluo Continent of a person surpassing his level and winning.

However, there was no true victor in this battle. Although Tang Hao won the battle, he lost his wife. Although Qian Xunji failed in his mission to hunt the ghost beast, he returned to the Spirit Hall mortally wounded.

One day, while Yang Potian was having dinner with his parents, his second uncle burst into the room, looking very worried. "Zhentian, something big has happened!"

Yang Zhentian quickly asked, "Second Uncle, what's going on? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"I just received the latest news: Spirit Hall's Pope, Qian Xunji, was mortally wounded by Tang Hao and died upon returning to Spirit Hall."

"Second Uncle, how is that possible? Qian Xunji is a level 95 Titled Douluo, and he always has Chrysanthemum Douluo and Spirit Douluo by his side. Even if Tang Hao is strong, he couldn't possibly defeat all three of them."

His uncle replied with a worried face, "The news also says that Tang Hao has just been promoted to Titled Douluo, and at the age of 44, he's the youngest Titled Douluo in history.

Yang Zhentian became worried. "Second Uncle, what are we going to do now? Qian Xunji is dead, and Spirit Hall definitely won't let this go. Where is Tang Hao now? Has he returned to the Haotian Clan?"

"No one knows where Tang Hao is right now. The entire Haotian Clan is on high alert."

"Second Uncle, should we return to our clan now?"

Yang Wushuang looked at Yang Potian and gradually calmed down. "No, we can't go back. Don't forget, we have over 50 children with us here. If we go back, what will happen to them?"

"But if we don't go back, won't Father be in great danger?"

"No, Zhentian. You're wrong. The Haotian Clan is made up of spirit masters, and without the burden of protecting children, they'll be able to fight more effectively. Remember the mission your father gave us."

"But what about Father? Will he be safe?"

Yang Wushuang's expression changed between worry and determination before he finally spoke resolutely: "Zhentian, before we left, your father had a bad feeling and probably foresaw danger. That's why he made sure we took the clan's children to Tian Dou City."

"Our Potian Clan is a vassal of the Haotian Clan, and we've always been under their protection. Now the clan is in trouble. If your father and the others die in battle, it's a sacrifice we must accept. But the children are innocent, and it is our duty to raise them so that our clan can endure."

"What shall we do now, Second Uncle?"

"Zhentian, call all the adults to a meeting. Starting today, no one is allowed to leave the city. We must be ready to fight at any moment and increase security to protect these children."

"Understood, Second Uncle. I'll make the arrangements right away." Yang Zhentian hurried off to follow the orders.

In the following days, all recreational activities were canceled. The adults were assigned to patrol duties, and strict orders were given that no one was allowed to leave the compound. The atmosphere was tense, and the adults all seemed worried, even though they still had faith in the strength of the Haotian Clan.

As time passed, various reports came in.

The first news was that Tang Hao had renounced his affiliation with the Haotian Clan, shocking the entire world.

Shortly after, Spirit Hall announced that Qian Xunji's disciple, the holy maiden Bibi Dong, would succeed him as the new pope. At the same time, Spirit Hall declared war on the Haotian Clan. The new pope, Bibi Dong, personally led numerous elders and sent large numbers of Spirit Master legions to attack the Haotian Clan, vowing not to rest until the clan was destroyed. This sent shockwaves through the spirit master world and caused widespread fear.

Subsequently, reports surfaced that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan had both sent armies of spirit masters to aid the Haotian Clan, with their respective clan leaders joining the battle. The Tian Dou Empire also sent its military, with Prince Xue Xing leading the army to the Haotian Clan.

With these four great powers coming together, a massive conflict seemed imminent.

The tension within the Haotian Clan reached a boiling point. The clan leader, Tang Zhen, along with his son, Tang Xiao, and all the elders gathered for an emergency meeting. The mood was somber.

Finally, Tang Zhen spoke: "Grand Elder, what's the situation outside?"

"Clan Leader, it doesn't look good. Spirit Hall, led by the new Pope Bibi Dong, is sending over 10,000 spirit masters our way. There are at least six Titled Douluo among them."

"They're sending that many? It looks like they're throwing their entire force at us."

"Yes. I've also heard that Spirit Hall has called back many of their spirit masters from different parts of the continent."

"Is Qian Daoliu coming?"

"There's no news about him yet, but I think he's deterred by the presence of our old clan leader. For now, he seems unwilling to make a move."

"But his son is dead. It's only a matter of time before he shows up, and when he does, it will be a disaster."

"What about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Tian Dou Empire? What is their status?"

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is led by their clan leader Ning Fengzhi, along with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, and they're on their way with 1,000 spirit masters. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is led by Clan Leader Yu Yuanzhen, bringing with them 800 Spirit Masters. The Tian Dou Empire is led by Prince Xue Xing with an army of 50,000."

Tang Zhen looked worried. "Our Haotian Clan has around 4,000 spirit masters, with 2,000 from the inner clan and another 2,000 from the outer one-attribute clans. Even with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan combined, we'll only have 5,800 spirit masters. Spirit Hall has sent 10,000. The difference in strength is still too great.

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