Douluo's Spiritual Pearl and Divine Sword

Tang Hao observed Yin Mengyang's displeased expression and said "You seem to believe that I kept Xiao Wu for her spirit rings and spirit bones?"

"Isn't that the case?" Yin Mengyang countered other than that What other reason could there possibly be?

Tang Hao sighed and his gaze distant as if lost in memories "Do you want to hear my story?"

Yin Mengyang nodded slightly "Sure. We're both free anyway. Let's talk while walking." Without hesitation and he turned back toward Shrek Academy. Since he had already sworn not to inform the clan, returning to Seven treasure Glazed City seemed pointless. He might as well continue protecting Ning Rongrong here.

Tang Hao fell in step beside Yin Mengyang, recounting the tragic story of his feud with the Spirit Hall — including the heartbreaking revelation that his wife, Ah Yin, was a 100,000-year-old soul beast who sacrificed herself for him.

However Yin Mengyang showed no surprise, which puzzled Tang Hao "After reaching the realm of Titled Douluo, has your heart become this strong? Such a story doesn't move you at all?"

Yin Mengyang shook his head "It's not that I'm not moved. I'm naturally shocked. But… the Clan Head already speculated about this. I just didn't expect it to be entirely true."

Tang Hao's eyes widened in astonishment "Clan Head? You mean Ning Fengzhi? He pieced everything together by mere speculation? That man truly deserves his reputation as the wisest Clan Head on the continent."

Yin Mengyang's expression was calm and his pride evident "Yes, Clan Gead Ning also suspected that Tang San, the boy with Xiao Wu, is your son… and that he possesses twin martial spirits. Am I right?"

Tang Hao stopped in his tracks and shocked to his core. How could Ning Fengzhi — someone he hadn't seen for over a decade — know so much?

Yin Mengyang chuckled at Tang Hao's expression "Don't be too surprised. In terms of strength, the Clan Head may not match you but when it comes to wisdom… well you're a 100,000-year spirit ring behind him."

Tang Hao laughed bitterly "I must admit, I'm impressed."

After a moment of silence Tang Hao continued "Now you understand why I've kept Xiao Wu safe. I don't want my son, Xiao San, to experience the same tragedy that befell me and Ah Yin."

Yin Mengyang nodded "I understand. But even if you spare Xiao Wu, other Spirit Douluo or Titled Douluo won't and to be honest, I don't think Spirit Hall was wrong in what they did back then. The rule of this world is for soul masters to hunt soul beasts — even if that soul beast happens to be your wife."

Tang Hao's eyes narrowed dangerously and his fists clenching tightly.

Sensing the tension Yin Mengyang quickly added "And you were not wrong either! As a husband, it's your duty to protect your wife. In the end, there is no right or wrong between you and the Spirit Hall. It all comes down to differing stances."

Tang Hao's clenched fists relaxed. Yin Mengyang's words resonated with him and over the years, he had pondered this very idea. But no matter the justification, the pain of losing Ah Yin never lessened

Yin Mengyang smiled slightly "When the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan confronts Spirit Hall in the future, we won't claim to be punishing evil and it will simply be a matter of protecting our clan's survival."

Tang Hao remained silent and lost in thought. He knew Yin Mengyang was right. It would be better to abandon any moral high ground and confront Spirit Hall solely for personal reasons — to protect his son and Xiao Wu.

By the time they returned to Shrek Academy, Tang San and his companions had already reached the fourth test. The examiner for this round was none other than Zhao Wuji, the Motionless Bright King.

Seeing Zhao Wuji preparing to personally test the children both Yin Mengyang and Tang Hao frowned

"With a mere rank seventy-six soul power, he dares bully children who haven't even reached rank thirty. Shameless!" Yin Mengyang sneered

Tang Hao nodded "Indeed."

Yin Mengyang's eyes flashed with mischief "Tang Hao, after this test how about we invite Zhao Wuji for a little 'training session' in the nearby woods? Care to join me?"

Tang Hao chuckled "Since His Majesty thunder eagle invites me, how could I refuse?"

Poor Zhao Wuji had no idea he was about to face double the torment in what would be a fateful encounter.

Meanwhile Zhao Wuji gave the young soul masters a stick of incense to plan their tactics.

Tang San and Xiao Wu were the first to introduce themselves and revealing their ranks of twenty-nine.

Then Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward "Zhu Zhuqing, twenty-seven, agility attack type."

Finally, Ning Rongrong shyly introduced herself "Ning Rongrong, twenty-nine, auxiliary type, spirit: seven treasure glazed tile pagoda."

Xiao Wu's eyes widened in shock "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tower? The strongest auxiliary spirit on the continent? And you're the same level as me and Tang San?"

The group stared at Ning Rongrong in disbelief Auxiliary spirit masters were notoriously slow to cultivate and yet she had reached rank twenty-nine!

In the original timeline Ning Rongrong was only rank twenty-six at this stage. However thanks to Jun Tianlin's constant support — including refining pills to aid her cultivation — her progress had accelerated significantly. She had also dedicated herself to mastering the Heart Separation Method.

Feeling the group's astonished gazes and Ning Rongrong blushed "Don't look at me like that! It's all thanks to Brother Jian's help. Let's focus on surviving this test first!"

Everyone was curious about this mysterious 'Brother Jian' but now wasn't the time to ask. Their immediate priority was figuring out how to endure a battle with Zhao Wuji for a stick of incense.

And as they strategized, Yin Mengyang and Tang Hao quietly observed, waiting for the perfect moment to "greet" Zhao Wuji.