Prove of Words

*Sigh*

As the Spirit Hall investigation team left, Tang Cao let out a sigh of disdain for their attitude. He then turned to Ye Tian and the others and apologized for his sudden outburst that had made them feel suffocated by the pressure.

"I'm sorry for my behavior earlier. It's just that Spirit Hall's attitude always gets on my nerves," Tang Cao said, calming down.

"It's alright, Patriarch," Ye Tian replied with a smile. "We understand." said Xu Yue and the others as they shook their heads in understanding, realizing the pressure that came with being the patriarch of a clan like Tang.

Tang Cao nodded his head, acknowledging their words. "Well, it's getting late. Why don't you all rest for the night in our Tang Clan residence? Tang Feeng will make sure you have everything you need."

They were exhausted from their long journey, so they gladly accepted Tang Cao's offer. The clan residence was spacious and comfortable, and they were grateful for the hospitality.

…

The next day, early in the morning, Tang Feng, Xu Yue, and Shu Min were summoned by Tang Cao to a meeting with the elders of the Tang Clan to discuss the accusations from Spirit Hall.

Soon, Tang Feng explained everything all elders should know. Yet some elders were still suspicious of Tang Feng and said that he might be the one who ambushed the Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall.

Tang Feng vehemently denied that he was the one who had ambushed the Spirit Hall Titled Douluo. However, some elders remained suspicious of him, and the meeting became heated.

"How can we be sure of your innocence, Tang Feng?" one of the elders asked.

*Bam*

Xu Yue raised her hand as she slammed the table, and then she took a badge from her pocket and showed it to the elders. "As an Elder of the Xu Clan myself, I can vouch for Tang Feng's innocence. I put my clan's name on the line," she said with conviction.

The elders were shocked, and some of them looked at each other in disbelief, only the Patriarch, Tang Cao who was smiling with a strange intention.

Soon, since they couldn't reach a conclusion, the meeting was adjourned, and they were left to look for clues regarding Tang Fei's whereabouts before the next meeting.

As the group of elders departed, Tang Feng approached his father, Tang Cao, and asked for a private talk. Tang Cao raised his eyebrows but nodded in agreement and they walked to Tang Cao's room.

After some small talk, Tang Feng finally gathered the courage to bring up the reason for his request. "Father, I need to leave the clan for a few years" Tang Feng said with a serious expression.

Tang Cao's face grew stern, "What? You've just arrived yesterday, and yet you already want to leave your old man again?"

"It's complicated to explain, but I have a debt that I must repay" Tang Feng explained.

Tang Cao sighed, "I understand your situation, but where are you going?"

"I'm planning to become a teacher at Heaven Dou Academy, together with Xu Yue and Shu Min." Answered Tang Feng truthfully. Since he had accepted Shu Min's proposal, he had to follow them for 10 years according to the agreement.

Tang Cao's face fell as he realized what was happening. "Are you really sure about this?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern. "You know that Tang Clan has a long-standing grudge with Heaven Dou Empire, since they know we are affiliated with Star Luo Empire, right? it could cause trouble for you."

Tang Feng, however, remained calm and composed, meeting Tang Cao's gaze without flinching. "I understand your concerns, patriarch, but I have made my decision,"

*Rumble*

Tang Cao was infuriated. The air around them suddenly became heavier, and a powerful pressure emanated from him, causing the ground to shake slightly.

Tang Feng could feel that this is a different kind of pressure from the Titled Douluo aura he felt yesterday, the immense pressure bearing down on him like being pinned by a hammer, making it difficult to breathe.

`Is this hammer intent? Father has succeed developing his own intent?` thought Tang Feng inwardly as he could not move.

"Prove your words, then," Tang Cao said coldly. "Let's see if you have what it takes to stand up against me. Call your two friends, let me see how formidable the strength of the three Spirit Saints who had slayed the Shadow Bell Douluo was"

Tang Feng jolted, but then his face turned serious as he nodded.

…

Tang Clan battlefield, the field where all the members of Tang Clan practice their combat skills.

However, right now, a battle between Tang Feng, Xu Yue, and Shu Min against Tang Cao would be staged on this battlefield.

This fight needed to be kept secret from the public, thus only the elders came as spectators.

Tang Feng, Shu Min, and Xu Yue stepped forward, ready to fight. Tang Cao looked at them with a smirk.

Soon, the Tang Feng, Xu Yue, and Shu Min simultaneously began to activate their Martial Spirits.

*SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING*

2 Yellow Rings, 2 Purple Rings, 3 Black Rings.

"Tang Feng, Rank 79th Spirit Saint, Tool Spirit Clear Sky Hammer."

*SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING*

2 Yellow Rings, 2 Purple Rings, 3 Black Rings.

"Xu Yue, Rank 78th Spirit Saint, Beast Spirit Xuanming Tortoise."

*SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING*

2 Yellow Rings, 2 Purple Rings, 3 Black Rings.

"Shu Min, Rank 78th Spirit Saint, Beast Spirit Golden Demon Tree."

Shu Min visually imitated his spirit rings since he was a Spirit Beast.

"Kheh!!" Tang Cao laughed, as he also began to activate his Martial Spirit.

*SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING SHING*

2 Yellow Rings, 2 Purple Rings, 5 Black Rings.

"Tang Cao, Rank 95th Hammer Douluo, Tool Spirit Clear Sky Hammer."

*Rumble*

The intense aura of a Titled Douluo radiated from Tang Cao, causing the ground to shake beneath their feet.

"Let's begin!" he shouted.