Chapter 124: Who's in Control

"You're not dead!" Dugu Bo was shocked.

In the battle of Clear Sky Douluo against Spirit Hall's former Supreme Pontiff years ago, the Supreme Pontiff died shortly after, and the Clear Sky Douluo disappeared without a trace.

Unexpectedly, more than ten years later, the Clear Sky Douluo appeared again.

Su Wen also appeared behind Dugu Bo, not surprised by the current situation.

Tang Hao's appearance here is rather reasonable.

The rabbit can't be killed, but there should be some gains today.

"Tang San is my son. I dare anyone to touch him!" Tang Hao spoke domineeringly.

The people present all felt the dominance emanating.

Feeling the oppressive Soul Power of Tang Hao, Dugu Bo's face turned heavy, his expression ugly.

"Could it be that the Clear Sky Douluo is also eyeing this Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Beast?" Dugu Bo asked with narrowed eyes.

This question left Tang Hao unsure how to answer.

Whether he said yes or no, it seemed he would be misunderstood.

"Clear Sky Douluo, as Spirit Masters hunting Spirit Beasts is natural. If you're not interested in this Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Beast, please don't hinder me from hunting it." Dugu Bo had some fear of Tang Hao at the moment, but he still had confidence.

After all, he was the Poison Douluo.

The more people present, the more confident he felt, especially with Tang Hao's vulnerabilities, his confidence was sufficient.

For example, at this moment, Tang San is present. The Poison Douluo is confident that he can poison everyone present before Tang Hao kills him.

Tang Hao's expression had become somewhat impatient, his Soul Power fluctuations increasingly terrifying, as if he might strike at any moment.

Su Wen stepped forward and said, "Clear Sky, do you really want Tang San and this Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Beast to continue this kind of relationship?"

"This is taboo, there is no possibility between humans and Spirit Beasts!"

Although Su Wen was just a junior, his sudden intervention made Tang Hao fall silent.

Love crossing races is taboo.

Back then, he and Ah Yin suffered such targeting, were hunted down, just because they touched upon taboo.

Humans are humans, Spirit Beasts are Spirit Beasts, even if they can transform into humans, the essence of Spirit Beasts will not change. Killing them will still yield Spirit Rings.

As for the relationship between Tang San and Xiao Wu, Tang Hao has always been conflicted, ultimately choosing a 'let it be' approach to their development.

However, seeing their relationship grow closer, Tang Hao knew his son was following the path he once took.

Now, with Dugu Bo's presence exposing Xiao Wu's identity, if this relationship isn't stopped in time, it will only lead to another tragedy.

"Su Wen!" Tang San looked at Su Wen and questioned, "Did you already know Xiao Wu's identity?"

Su Wen shook his head, saying, "I only found out about her identity during our fight"

But he wasn't one to yield easily; it wasn't his style to simply answer Tang San's questions.

"Moreover, Tang San, it seems you've misunderstood the situation," Su Wen's face showed a dangerous expression.

"Now, we are the ones in control." He looked at Tang Hao and said, "Isn't that right, under the Clear Sky?"

Su Wen's words also reminded Dugu Bo, who noticed Tang Hao's unusual demeanor. Through the cold moonlight, he observed Tang Hao's complexion and felt the flaws under the oppressive Soul Power, giving him confidence once again.

"I specialize in researching Soul Power Circulation Routes and am sensitive to Soul Power fluctuations. Although it's heavily suppressed, the injuries within the Clear Sky are still evident, even—"

Tang Hao exuded a murderous aura, dense crimson Soul Power rushing forth, causing Su Wen's words to halt, as if faced with a sea of corpses and blood in an instant.

Nine Spirit Rings, two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red, fell in succession, rendering the atmosphere silent to the extreme.

Dugu Bo stood his ground, shielding Su Wen from the pressure.

With this buffer, Su Wen breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "The injuries under the Clear Sky probably make it difficult for the Spirit Skills to erupt."

"Even with injuries, Dugu Bo still can't defeat me," Tang Hao's hoarse voice rang out, carrying a hint of confidence and dominance.

Dugu Bo's face turned ugly.

Who's looking down on whom?

"In battles, it's never about sheer strength. At the level of Titled Douluo, it seems that Clear Sky has too much inclination towards power collisions. As long as Grandpa Dugu doesn't engage in direct confrontation with you, in the entanglement between both parties, the one who probably won't hold up first is Your Excellency."

"Then I can also kill you first," Tang Hao said coldly.

Now he realized, this Su Wen was quite bothersome.

"Then I can also bury everyone present," Dugu Bo retorted domineeringly.

You kill Su Wen, I'll kill everyone on your side, and then we'll engage in a battle of attrition.

You die, I live.

From Su Wen's opening to now, combining what Su Wen said, Tang Hao's reaction, and his own observations, Dugu Bo could conclude that Tang Hao's injuries were indeed quite severe.

Tang Hao's injuries are so severe that engaging in a battle with Titled Douluo would only worsen them, possibly resulting in his demise.

However, he is ultimately Clear Sky Douluo. Once he goes all out, he might die, but neither Poison Douluo nor Su Wen will live.

Therefore, Dugu Bo also doesn't want to engage in a direct confrontation.

"Clear Sky Douluo, encountering a Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Beast is a rare opportunity, and we can both compromise," he said.

"No!" Today's events cannot end so easily.

With the situation exposed, Xiao Wu can only return to the Star Dou Great Forest, and Tang San will inevitably be targeted by Spirit Hall, whether because of his relationship with Tang Hao or with Xiao Wu.

"Clear Sky Douluo, don't push your luck!" Dugu Bo exclaimed angrily.

"On this matter today, Xiao Wu's identity and my relationship with Xiaosan must not be revealed by you," Tang Hao said after a moment of silence.

"We've already given up the Hundred Thousand Year old Spirit Beast, and you still dare to negotiate?" Dugu Bo's poison surged, his Martial Spirit manifesting. Two yellow, two purple, five black, and nine Spirit Rings shimmered, on the verge of erupting.

He had endured enough!

He couldn't endure it anymore.

Since resolving the poison within him, Dugu Bo could fully unleash his poison techniques. He was no longer in a situation where he was helpless in battles against peers, especially since his Soul Power had also made a breakthrough, reaching level ninety-two.

Does a severely injured Clear Sky Douluo really think he can go all out and exchange blows with him?

Boom!

The poison gas spread, causing everyone present to feel dizzy.

Even Tang San's face turned black, and despite activating the Mysterious Heaven Skill to seal his meridians, he couldn't stop the spread of the poison.

"Dugu Bo, how dare you!" Tang Hao was furious.

Tang San was his reliance, his last hope. If both sides were to perish together, what he couldn't accept the most would be losing him.

And Dugu Bo's granddaughter is not present, at least he still has descendants alive.

Su Wen communicated with Dugu Bo through Spiritual Power Sound Transmission.

After some thought, Dugu Bo spoke, "Hand over the Ring Explosion Secret Technique, and I won't spread what happened today."

Tang Hao's expression turned cold.

He looked at Su Wen behind Dugu Bo.

"Young man, coveting the secret techniques of my Clear Sky Clan, aren't you afraid of being hunted down by my Clear Sky Clan?"

"People expelled from the clan have never been hunted down because of secret techniques. I don't think the Clear Sky Clan would go after me, a nobody," Su Wen's words hit close to home.

Tang Hao's blood boiled, his vision darkened.

"Oh, I've studied a lot of materials and read many historical records. Do you want me to describe in detail the losses suffered by the Clear Sky Clan ten years ago?"

Tang Hao wanted to kill Su Wen, but at this moment, his emotions were running high, and if he acted, his injuries would only worsen exponentially, leading to certain death.

"Let's do as you say," Tang Hao suppressed his killing intent, calmed his mind, and spoke in a deep voice.

He was already a criminal of the clan, and spreading one more secret technique wouldn't add much to his burden.

Moreover, he, Tang Hao, swore to reclaim the clan's secrets.

Absolutely!

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