Chapter 562: Chapter 562: Su Ming's Power, Yang Wudi’s Crisis of Confidence
Su Ming's words pierced Yang Wudi like a sharp blade. "If Senior Yang truly believed in his clan's strength, he wouldn't be planning to reunite the Four Single-Attribute Clans, would he?"
Su Ming continued, "Senior Yang, I won't make empty promises. If you agree to join the Spirit Hall as my ally, I'll grant you one request—within reason, of course."
Yang Wudi didn't doubt Su Ming's sincerity. After all, he was flanked by four Titled Douluos, each radiating overwhelming power. However, he barely registered the two women standing next to Su Ming, assuming they were merely his companions, not powerful figures in their own right.
Seeing Yang Wudi waver, Su Ming added, "I came to the Po Clan first, breaking usual protocol just for you."
After a long sigh, Yang Wudi finally relented, "Fine, I accept. But I have a request on behalf of the other three clans."
Su Ming anticipated his words. "Senior, if I'm not mistaken, your request is for the Spirit Hall to avenge Clan Leader Titan by eliminating Tang Hao and Tang San. Correct?"
Yang Wudi's surprise was evident. "How did you know?"
Su Ming nodded. "You may resent Titan's choice to follow Tang Hao, but you've been his brother for years. Otherwise, you wouldn't still want to avenge him."
Yang Wudi laughed bitterly. "True enough. I may have thought Titan foolish, but he was a brother, and we owe him. So, is my request unreasonable?"
Su Ming said nothing but pulled out two soul bones glowing with energy. "Senior Yang, I believe you recognize these?"
Staring at the bones, Yang Wudi's memory kicked in. "These are... Tang Hao's!"
Su Ming then revealed four more soul bones, though less potent than the first two. Realization dawned on Yang Wudi—Tang Hao was indeed dead, and his soul bones now lay in Su Ming's hands.
"Haha! So Tang Hao's really gone. That's a relief," Yang Wudi laughed. "I assume your Titled Douluos handled him?"
Yang Wudi regarded Tang Hao as one of the strongest fighters on the continent. He couldn't imagine Su Ming defeating him, given Su Ming's youth.
At this, Xiao Wu couldn't resist speaking up, "Senior Yang, you really underestimate my brother! While he didn't kill Tang Hao alone, he played a huge role, and it was Aunt A'Yin here who dealt the final blow. Don't dismiss her—she's also a Titled Douluo!"
Yang Wudi's eyes widened. A'Yin was yet another Titled Douluo? He began to wonder if he had somehow missed monumental events while sequestered in his clan.
A'Yin smiled modestly. "Indeed, I may be the weakest among us. I specialize in healing and support, and once you join us, all will become clear."
Yang Wudi turned back to Su Ming, still full of questions. "Su Ming, now that Tang Hao is gone, I have no qualms about joining the Spirit Hall. But one thing still puzzles me. You're their leader—just how strong are you?"
He judged Su Ming to be no older than his mid-teens, with spirit power at best between levels fifty and sixty.
Su Ming could see Yang Wudi's disbelief and said calmly, "I am a Level 70 support-type Battle Spirit Master with the Wood Element. How about this: let's spar. Then you'll understand my strength."
"Seventy... seventy levels?" Yang Wudi echoed, feeling a bit faint. He knew of Su Ming's reputation as the Heaven Dou team captain, but this... was unbelievable.
After a pause, Yang Wudi responded, "Very well! I'll take you on. I am Yang Wudi, Level 81 Assault Spirit Master, spirit: Po Soul Spear!"
But he hesitated, glancing at Su Ming's allies. "If I do injure you, your friends won't retaliate, will they?"
Xiao Wu laughed. "Senior Yang, you underestimate my brother. If you can even scratch him, that'd be impressive. My teacher and Ghost Elder couldn't gain an edge against him, so what chance do you have?"
Yang Wudi looked to Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who exchanged embarrassed glances and looked away. His heart skipped a beat—could he be the one to end up on the ground?