Chapter 183: Liu Erlong Scolds Yu Xiaogang
Tang Hao felt warmth in his heart—his elder brother still cared for him.
"You think it's coincidence? Would you believe me if I said so?" Tang Hao sighed helplessly in answer to his brother's question.
"Is it really just coincidence?" Tang Xiao asked, skeptical.
"It truly is—such coincidence that even I can't believe it myself," Tang Hao said, shaking his head. "Before returning to the academy, I went to thank Ning Fengzhi. He told me the investigation results.
The real cause of the mistake during the battle was Dai Mubai's breakthrough in spirit power, which greatly amplified the Martial Soul Fusion Skill's power."
Tang Hao recounted the entire soul battle process to Tang Xiao.
When Tang Xiao finished listening, he fell completely silent.
What injustice!
It clearly had nothing to do with Tang San, yet Tang San's final attack ended up killing Yu Tianxin, worsening Tang Hao's injuries—and making the Clear Sky Sect carry the blame.
Twice this kind of thing had happened; no wonder even he had started to suspect his younger brother and nephew harbored some secret plan, to say nothing of the others.
"Hao, after this incident, our feud with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan may never be settled," Tang Xiao said, his eyes glinting coldly.
Tang Hao nodded. He knew his brother spoke the truth. "The Blue Lightning Clan only has that old dragon. He's not worth fearing.
If he wants to move against our sect, he'll rely on Spirit Hall anyway. That's the one we must be cautious of.
I've told Xiao San to treat the Master as his father—it should buy some time."
Yu Xiaogang valued Tang San greatly, and from his behavior after the incident, Tang Hao could tell he wasn't planning to abandon the boy.
Tang Hao believed that when his son grew strong and the sect regained its full strength, that old dragon Yu Yuanzhen would be powerless except to roar in frustration.
"If that old dragon still doesn't learn his place, he'll taste my wrath," Tang Xiao said coldly.
With the Clear Sky Sect's strength, facing the Blue Lightning Clan posed no real problem.
If not for concerns about Spirit Hall, he could have joined the sect elders in capturing Yu Yuanzhen back during the battle outside Soto City.
"Brother, Salas might shout loudly, but he's nothing more than Bibi Dong's dog.
Be wary of Bibi Dong—she's no ordinary woman. Her power is rising fast," Tang Hao warned.
Tang Xiao nodded solemnly.
Spirit Hall hadn't made any major moves recently, but it remained their sect's greatest enemy.
Now, all they could do was form alliances with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Star Luo Empire to resist Spirit Hall together.
Both brothers' expressions turned grim.
The Clear Sky Sect was powerful, but Spirit Hall's foundation ran far deeper.
They had been forced onto the defensive.
The two brothers continued to speak in low tones.
Elsewhere—
Tang San came to a serene lake deep in the forest.
Around it stood a low bamboo fence, within which bloomed countless colorful flowers.
Tang San knew—his teacher must be here.
But as soon as he arrived, his face stiffened.
Voices of argument drifted from near the fence.
Three figures stood there—the Golden Iron Triangle.
Liu Erlong's face was filled with fury. "Yu Xiaogang, are you trying to get back at the clan? Did you bring your disciple here just to take revenge for how they treated you?"
Her words made Flender's smile awkward. He quickly intervened, "Erlong, don't blame Xiaogang. The investigation already cleared it up—it was an accident. Who could have predicted Dai Mubai would break through mid-battle?"
"And what about last time? Was that an accident too? These accidents sure happen often!
Or is your disciple simply a curse upon the Blue Lightning Clan?
Every time he fights, the clan loses someone!" Liu Erlong shouted relentlessly.
Yu Xiaogang frowned. "Erlong, what exactly are you trying to say?"
"They are not fit to continue competing under the name of Blue Tyrant Academy," Liu Erlong said coldly, her tone sharp and absolute.
Flender and Yu Xiaogang both froze—her reaction was far too extreme.
If Shrek withdrew under the Blue Tyrant banner now, no other academy would take them in.
"Erlong, don't be unreasonable," Yu Xiaogang said, his voice turning colder. "Tang San had no motive to kill Yu Tianheng or Yu Tianxin.
They are both geniuses who need real combat experience. If they withdraw from the tournament, where else will they find such an opportunity?"
"Heh!"
Liu Erlong sneered mockingly.
"Experience? Using the clan's geniuses for that?
Last time Tang San killed Yu Tianheng—accident or not—did he feel a shred of guilt?
And this time, against Thunder Academy, he escalated things even more, using his trump card.
If he'd shown a little restraint, perhaps I'd believe the previous one was an accident. But he didn't.
He's arrogant, ungrateful.
Winning under Blue Tyrant Academy's name—
Using your teachings, Yu Xiaogang—
Only to kill my clan's geniuses!
This is your good disciple, Yu Xiaogang!"
Liu Erlong's fiery temper blazed as she spoke. Even before the match, she had doubted Tang San's character.
Now she bitterly regretted not stopping this from the start.
Her firm, cutting words made Yu Xiaogang's face go pale again. A ringing filled his head.
Flender rubbed his hands, speechless. Even with his thick skin, he had no defense—if Tang San had shown a hint of remorse, this disaster might have been avoided. But he hadn't.
Yu Xiaogang quickly forced himself to recover.
"Erlong, Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin's deaths are facts—none of us wanted them.
I believe Tang San didn't mean for it to happen. He bears heavy hatred in his heart, a burning drive to become stronger.
That's why he faces every fight head-on.
Once he grows, he'll be a mighty force who can protect the clan for decades!
Erlong, stop letting emotion rule you. You already called an academy meeting before to appoint Flender as headmaster.
Leave academy matters to him from now on."
Yu Xiaogang's tone was cold and firm.
Liu Erlong's eyes widened in shock.
This was her academy.
She had stepped back before—but this?
"You mean to push me aside?"
"From now on, don't involve yourself with the tournament. You'll see what kind of powerhouse I'll raise for the clan!" Yu Xiaogang's determination hardened further as he spoke.
Liu Erlong was utterly speechless.
Yu Xiaogang looked like a stranger.
So pragmatic.
So heartless.
Only ambition—no warmth.
"Thud!"
Tang San suddenly appeared, kneeling before Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.
"Teacher, Aunt Erlong, please stop arguing. Every mistake is mine alone. Punish me instead!"
Tears streamed down his face. His remorseful expression softened the air between them.
Yu Xiaogang paused, realizing how harsh his tone had been moments earlier.
"Erlong, Xiao San already knows he was wrong. Give him another chance."
He also remembered Liu Erlong's temper—she responded to softness, never force.
He gazed at her pleadingly.
Flender, too, looked at her with hopeful eyes.
(END CHAPTER)
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