In the vast ocean beyond Hanhai City, there was an island once only mentioned in ancient texts, but recently praised by soul masters on the mainland.
Many soul masters dressed in white or yellow stood ready for battle, and there were also powerful soul masters in purple robes. These were the backbones of the great sects of the mainland.
Now they were sweating as they watched a middle-aged man carrying a young man in his left arm, slowly walking out of the sea.
His hair was messy, his body filthy and foul-smelling like a beggar, but in his hand was a powerful martial spirit that could shock the entire mainland — the Clear Sky Hammer.
"Clear Sky Douluo, without the High Priest's permission, we can't let you go to the island."
"I just want to know if Xiaotian Douluo is on Sea God Island."
Tang Hao had originally been training Tang San outside of Soto City when he suddenly heard the news of the destruction of the Clear Sky Sect, and he nearly went mad.
He rushed non-stop to the clan grounds, only to find a place in ruins. Amid the rubble were the remains of people wearing the uniforms of the Clear Sky Sect.
After smashing the majority of looters in the ruins with his hammer, Tang Hao seized the strongest among them and asked what had happened.
"Tell me, who did this?"
"Clear Sky Douluo, I really don't know, but everyone says it was Spirit Hall."
"Are there any survivors from the Clear Sky Sect?"
"I really don't know."
"Trash."
After killing all the intruders on the Clear Sky clan grounds, Tang Hao went to the Poyi Clan.
He received news from Yang Wudi that Sea God Island had promised to protect the Clear Sky Sect in Beast Suppression City.
According to what Yang Wudi had learned from Ning Fengzhi, the only dead from the Clear Sky Sect were the Sixth and Seventh Elders — Sect Leader Tang Xiao was not among them.
Tang Hao's heart ignited with hope. He returned to Soto City as fast as he could to bring Tang San with him. He had lost too much — only with Tang San by his side could he find peace.
His dramatic arrival naturally drew the attention of the sea soul masters on Sea God Island. They held fast to their beliefs. Even knowing they could not defeat Tang Hao, they still would not let him enter the island without orders from the High Priest — even if it meant death.
"Please wait here. We need to ask the High Priest."
"No need. Clear Sky Douluo, the High Priest has granted you permission to enter Sea God Island."
Sea Dragon Douluo descended from the sky, exuding a powerful aura. His chilling presence made Tang San, who was being carried, look up at him.
He was now just a three-ringed soul master. Not to mention titled Douluo — even the soul masters in yellow robes below might be beyond him.
Tang San no longer had any high-grade hidden weapons in hand, and he had no trump cards. Facing a top-tier Titled Douluo too soon made him feel a little awed by the strong.
At this moment, he completely forgot Zhao Wuji's teachings. Nonsense — he wasn't just an ordinary person afraid of trouble — bring him here and see whether...
That Titled Douluo before him, wearing blue armor and sharp eyes, wouldn't just kill him with one strike.
Tang Hao carried Tang San in his arms and followed Sea Dragon Douluo deeper into Sea God Island. Behind them were roaring waves, and ahead lay seven majestic cities.
"These are the cities guarded by our seven Sacred Pillar Douluos. The High Priest is waiting for you in the Sea God Temple. Xiaotian Douluo is there as well."
"Thank you."
Tang San was truly enlightened this time. The most prosperous city he had visited before was only Soto City. Now, he was dazzled by the sight before him and began to admire the terrifying strength of Sea God Island a little more.
Bo Saixi at the Sea God Temple had already sensed their arrival and brought Tang Xiao out of the temple. She was graceful and strong, astonishing Tang Hao and his son as soon as she appeared.
Tang Xiao no longer cared about decorum when he saw Tang Hao. He rushed out from behind Bo Saixi, and the two brothers embraced tightly.
Seeing the brother he hadn't seen in years, Tang Xiao stroked his empty sleeve, and tears as large as beans rolled from this strong man's eyes.
He hadn't cried even when the Clear Sky Sect was attacked three times, when his father died, when all the elders were killed, and when the sect was nearly destroyed. But now, he could no longer hold back.
"Brother Hao, I've finally met you again. Is this Ah Yin's child? He's grown so big now."
"Yes, he's Ah Yin and my son, Tang San.
Xiao San, this is your uncle — Xiaotian Douluo, Tang Xiao."
Looking at Tang San, who appeared quite ordinary, lacking both Ah Yin's beauty and Hao-ge's commanding presence, Tang Xiao even doubted whether he was really their child — but since Hao said so, it must be true.
The two brothers exchanged warm greetings. It wasn't until Tang San tugged at them that they noticed Bo Saixi, who had been standing beside them for a while.
"Brother Hao, I was only able to escape Spirit Hall's vile sneak attack thanks to the help of His Holiness the Sea God."
"Thank you, Your Holiness the Sea God. Tang Hao will never forget this favor."
"It's nothing. I knew your great-grandfather Tang Chen. I will certainly help you.
You may rest here on Sea God Island. Qian Daoliu and Spirit Hall wouldn't dare act recklessly here."
"Thank you, Your Holiness the Sea God."
Bo Saixi had the strength to say this. On land, she might not be able to face Spirit Hall alone with so many powerful figures.
But in the sea, she was undoubtedly the strongest existence with the Sea God Spirit. With the terrain's help, even if Spirit Hall came in full force, she wouldn't be afraid.
But that was the limit.
She didn't know why the Sea God had asked her to protect the Clear Sky Sect. Aside from her, the strongest Douluo on Sea God Island — Sea Dragon Douluo — was only at level 95. Their power could be said to be completely crushed by Spirit Hall.
Once they left Poseidon Island, they would most likely be wiped out.
After Tang Hao and Tang Xiao returned to the temporary residence of the Clear Sky Sect on Poseidon Island, the anger of the remaining members, led by Tang Hu, completely erupted.
They blamed Tang Hao for the Clear Sky Sect's tragic fate. Even though they knew the vast difference in strength, they still wanted to kill this disaster-bringer who had consorted with soul beasts.
It was impossible. Tang Hao truly couldn't bring himself to kill the only remaining seedlings of the Clear Sky Sect, so he had no choice but to take Tang San and temporarily find another place to stay.
"Father, why do they hate us so much? Aren't we from the same sect?"
"It's all because of the evil Spirit Hall. They not only killed your mother, but also used it as an excuse to attack the Clear Sky Sect, which led to some misunderstandings between us and the sect.
Xiao San, remember — Spirit Hall is the enemy of our family, and of the entire Clear Sky Sect. When you grow up, you must do everything you can to destroy them completely."
"Yes."
In front of a crackling bonfire, Tang Hao instructed his son, while Tang Xiao nodded in agreement. It was a truly warm and harmonious scene.