Chapter 200: Tang San's Ambitions
At this moment, Tang San seemed to have a spark in his eyes. He had gradually begun to understand the relationship between the Haotian Sect and the Four Single-Attribute Families. After Titan's explanation, he also understood the specifics of the Three Single-Attribute Families.
In Tang San's eyes, the construction skills of the Yu family, the alchemy and poison-making abilities of the Po family, and the exploration capabilities of the Min family were all tailor-made for the Tang Sect.
If the three major single-attribute families joined together, the Tang Sect would already have a thousand soul masters in its ranks. Not to mention that the family heads of the Three Single-Attribute Families were all powerful and each had their areas of expertise. At that point, the Tang Sect would become a large sect in an instant. After all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family had only about 1,800 soul masters.
Even though Titan had some hesitation, he ultimately decided to take Tang San to attend the gathering of the Four Single-Attribute Families.
As for Yang Wudi and the others, who had previously gone to the Star Dou Great Forest with Yang Xiong, Tang San only saw this as a collaboration between the Three Single-Attribute Families and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, since Yang Xiong was a core disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a key figure cultivated by the sect.
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Yang Xiong and Lin Gong were leisurely drinking tea, the day feeling quite relaxed, while Zhao Wuji appeared bored.
Zhao Wuji gulped down his tea and then muttered, "I really don't understand how you guys enjoy tea so much. It doesn't even have much taste, so what's the point of drinking it? It's much better to just drink wine."
Lin Gong teased him, "You little rascal, all you know is fighting and killing. You don't understand the elegant joy of drinking tea. This is the royal tea from the Tiandou Empire. You can't even buy it outside. I got a little bit from Lord Ning. Just a small piece makes the whole tea fragrant."
Zhao Wuji scratched his head, "No wonder this tea smells so refreshing. After drinking it, I feel quite relaxed. It turns out it's really valuable."
Lin Gong smiled, "This tea is very rare. Just one tael costs several thousand Gold Soul Coins. It's a waste to let you drink it."
Zhao Wuji quickly poured another cup, feeling quite refreshed as he drank it.
Yang Xiong and Lin Gong just quietly sipped their tea, smiling without speaking.
Lin Gong suddenly spoke, as though thinking of something. "Xiong, what exactly are you waiting for? I see that the soul master world has been chaotic lately. Should we act first with regard to Thunderclap Gorge?"
Yang Xiong sighed, "Thunderclap Gorge has long been in my hands. No one can compete with me for it."
"But Spirit Hall and Tiandou City have been unusually quiet lately. Spirit Hall has made such a big effort attacking the top three sects. They must have some follow-up plans."
Lin Gong took a careful sip of tea, "Xiong, have you considered that after our two actions, Spirit Hall has suffered heavy losses? Even if they have plans, they might not have the strength to carry out any further measures."
Yang Xiong shook his head, "That shouldn't be the case. Spirit Hall is far stronger than we imagined. That madwoman, Bibi Dong, will definitely not give up so easily."
"However, it's been almost a month since the death of the Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo. Spirit Hall must have received the news by now. I wonder if they will resort to some extreme measures."
Lin Gong sighed, "You little brat, you're being too clever. The Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo fell in the Star Dou Great Forest. They can't possibly start a large-scale hunt for the two great hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, can they?"
Yang Xiong smiled, "That's hard to say. Perhaps Bibi Dong is greedy and wants to hunt both the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python at the same time. That would be quite interesting."
Lin Gong looked at Yang Xiong with a helpless expression, not knowing what to say.
At this point, in terms of strength, Yang Xiong was no weaker than Lin Gong. There was no real need for him to offer more guidance.
Lin Gong thought for a moment and then spoke, "By the way, didn't you ask Niu Gao to go to Gengxin City to buy a lot of metals and weapons? He might take a few days to leave. It seems he is attending some gathering of the Four Single-Attribute Families."
Yang Xiong was surprised by this. He hadn't expected such an event to occur.
In the original story, the gathering of the Four Single-Attribute Families was the turning point, the true opportunity for the rise of the Tang Sect. Otherwise, Tang San, as a lone individual, would not have had the strength to stir up the storm between the two great empires.
However, after thinking for a moment, Yang Xiong replied, "Elder Niu Gao mentioned to me a few days ago that he would be delayed in going to Gengxin City. He didn't give me further details."
"Teacher Lin, you should know my stance. If any members of the Body Sect have personal matters to attend to, I usually won't interfere as long as it doesn't affect the sect."
Lin Gong looked at him with some confusion, "Xiong, you should understand the relationship between the Four Single-Attribute Families. The Li family is skilled in forging, and they also have a large number of soul masters. Have you considered recruiting them into the Body Sect?"
"Compared to the other single-attribute families, the Li family might be more suited to your path of body cultivation. Their martial soul, the Mighty Gorilla, would develop even better under your systematic training."
Yang Xiong sighed, "The Li family is too entangled with Tiandou City, and they have too many connections with the Haotian Sect. I don't want to make them into my pawn."
Lin Gong seemed hesitant, "Xiong, since you've always been cautious about the Haotian Sect, why are you so trusting of the Three Single-Attribute Families? They also have special ties to the Haotian Sect. You've already invested so much in the Three Single-Attribute Families; you're practically cultivating another family."
Yang Xiong smiled, "It's different. Senior Yang Wudi and the others are straightforward. Both the Haotian Sect and Spirit Hall have blood feuds with them. I believe they won't betray me."
"Besides, my things are not so easily taken. If they truly want to betray me, they need to consider whether they can bear the consequences of my anger. Moreover, I'm not alone. I have the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect behind me."
Of course, Yang Xiong didn't say that, in terms of strength, he had already surpassed Yang Wudi and the others. As long as they weren't fools, they should realize that Yang Xiong's future was limitless. In a few years, if he reached the rank of Soul Douluo, even top-level Title Douluo might not be able to do anything to him.
At Yunwu Mountain, the place where the Yu family used to reside, things were much more lively now.
Inside a large hall, dozens of people were drinking merrily, all core members of the Three Single-Attribute Families.
In addition to Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, and Bai He, their brothers, sons, and grandsons were all present.
Over the years, the Three Single-Attribute Families had developed quite well, gaining abundant resources through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and earning a lot in the process.
The entire Yunwu Mountain had been turned into a massive training ground, perfect for sect disciples to cultivate. There was also a Body Sect Academy where children from the various families could receive very thorough education.
As things were going well, the gathering of the Four Single-Attribute Families had become more grandiose, almost like a deeper cooperation or a rare opportunity to relax and enjoy life.
Niu Gao, normally a bold person, and Yang Wudi, more reclusive and straightforward, were both at ease, no longer worried about family development.
Even Bai He, usually quite proud, seemed more relaxed than usual.
The Li family, located close to Yunwu Mountain, had many people traveling in multiple carriages to attend the gathering.
Titan was also giving Tang San a detailed introduction to the Four Single-Attribute Families.
In fact, the Four Single-Attribute Families had once been the external relatives of the Haotian Sect, but that was a long time ago.
The Li family was the oldest, while the other three families had been established around a hundred years ago.
Each of the Single-Attribute Families had their own strengths, and in some ways, they made up for the shortcomings of the Haotian Hammer martial soul. Through their individual skills, they had helped the Haotian Sect gain immense benefits, which was one reason the Haotian Sect was able to dominate the world.
Tang San was astonished by Titan's description. He hadn't expected the Haotian Sect to be so foolish back then, shutting itself off and abandoning all of its affiliated families. The once mightiest sect in the world had fallen apart just like a tree being toppled.
Titan's face showed some worry. "Sect Master, when we arrive, try not to say too much. The Three Single-Attribute Families hold a deep grudge against the Haotian Sect, especially Yang Wudi."
"When they relied on the Haotian Sect, Yang Wudi was very cautious about his alchemy secrets. He wasn't highly valued within the sect, and even the old sect master had some issues with him."
"When the Haotian Sect fell, the Po family suffered the most. The entire Po family had fewer than a hundred people left. Only in recent years have they recovered quickly due to their unique alchemy skills."
Tang San was startled. In the world of Soul Masters, which had healing soul masters, it was the first time he had heard of such knowledge about alchemy.
"Elder Titan, what kind of medicines does the Po family mainly refine?"
Titan shook his head. "I'm not too sure either. The Po family has always been mysterious. Even when the old sect master wanted their formulas, he never got them."
"But besides alchemy, the Po family seems to be skilled in poison-making. Their medicines sell extremely well in both empires. Another point is that the Po family members are all straightforward but have peculiar personalities. They are born warriors, and when they were part of the Haotian Sect, they always led the charge in battle, never afraid of strong enemies."
Tang San was even happier to hear this. He himself was quite skilled in poison and hidden weapons but had never found anyone with similar interests. If the Po family could join, the power of the hidden weapons would be greatly enhanced.
Titan was silent for a long time before speaking, "Sect Master, if the Haotian Sect comes out of seclusion, and if the Tang Sect and Haotian Sect merge, please allow me to lead the Li family to leave."
"The Haotian Sect's actions may not have been wrong, as they preserved the strength of all their direct disciples. But for the affiliated sects, it really hurt us. We can't bear to face another betrayal."
Tang San spoke without hesitation. "Elder Titan, you can rest assured. The Haotian Sect is the Haotian Sect, and the Tang Sect is the Tang Sect. My Tang Sect will never be subordinated to the Haotian Sect, nor will it be an affiliate of any sect."
In Tang San's eyes, rebuilding the Tang Sect from another world was his highest goal, and his greatest unresolved matter in both his past and present life.
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