Seeing Tang San's shattered expression, Tang Lan pretended to look concerned.
"Xiao Sanzi, what's wrong?"
"Father didn't mean to neglect you."
"Don't be mad at him, okay?~"
Tang San snapped back to reality, about to argue back—
But before he could—
"Ignore him!"
Tang Hao's voice boomed from outside.
"If you can't get back up after a tiny setback, you don't deserve to be my son!"
Tang San: 😦💔
His mouth opened slightly, his heart full of grievance.
He hadn't even done anything—
How did he end up getting hated on like this?!
Meanwhile, the true mastermind, Tang Lan, shot him an apologetic glance.
Then, stepping out of the house, he continued his act.
"Father, don't be too hard on Xiao Sanzi, he's still young."
—A seemingly kind-hearted plea, but in reality, just adding more fuel to the fire!
"Young?" Tang Hao snorted.
"You're only a few seconds older than him! How is the difference this big?!"
Tang Lan's voice grew even louder.
"Father! You're speaking too loudly—Xiao Sanzi will feel hurt!"
Tang Hao merely let out a cold laugh.
After all, both were his sons—
He couldn't be too biased.
So, instead of continuing the topic,
He turned his focus back to teaching Tang Lan a new hammer technique.
Tang San's Mental Collapse Continues
Inside the house—
Tang San's face darkened, his mood stormy and unstable.
Gritting his teeth, he picked himself up and applied the medicinal wine to his waist.
He had always respected Tang Hao as his father,
Never complaining about the heavy workload.
But now—
He finally saw his father's true colors.
So this is what he's really like?
"Hmph!"
"I'll still call you 'Father' out of respect, but beyond that…"
"Heh… just you wait."
System Notification!
[Host has successfully driven a wedge between Tang Hao and Tang San, plundering a small amount of Tang San's fortune!]
[Reward: Clear Sky Body Protection!]
Clear Sky Body Protection?
This was the only defensive technique within the Clear Sky Hammer arsenal.
And coincidentally—
At this very moment, Tang Hao was explaining the technique
And even demonstrating it!
The Clear Sky Hammer spun rapidly, forming a shield of light.
At first glance, it looked like pure defense—
But in reality, it used the Clear Sky Hammer's rotational force
To brute-force shatter incoming attacks—
A "defense through offense" technique.
If used to smash someone instead…
The damage would be terrifying!
Tang Hao: "Did You Get That?"
Tang Lan nodded calmly.
Summoning his Thunderflame Clear Sky Hammer,
He casually twirled the hammer handle in one hand,
And effortlessly replicated the same energy shield.
Tang Hao: 🤯🤯🤯
…
…Did he just…
instantly master it?!
But what came next was even more ridiculous—
Tang Lan adjusted the rotation,
Expanding the light shield,
Until hammer shadows formed a full 360-degree energy barrier—
A complete Clear Sky Body Protection technique,
With no openings at all!
Tang Hao: 😦😦😦
His mouth hung open, unable to close for a long time.
Tang Hao: "…Did You Two Plan This Just to Let Him Show Off?!"
Not only did Tang Lan instantly learn the technique,
But he even improvised and expanded it?!
He hadn't even taught the full version yet, and Tang Lan figured it out himself?!
This kid… is an absolute monster!
A Future Beyond Titled Douluo
Tang Hao was beyond excited!
Titled Douluo?
This kid was clearly headed for Rank 99 Peerless Douluo!
No—maybe even…
Godhood?!
Ah Yin's revival is truly possible!
At this thought—
Tang Hao's gaze toward Tang Lan became even more affectionate.
As for his younger son, Tang San?
He can fend for himself.
With Tang Lan, that was already more than enough!
System Notification!
[Host has further driven a wedge between Tang Hao and Tang San, plundering a small amount of Tang San's fortune!]
[Reward: Ling Tian Strike!]
Another Clear Sky Secret Art!
Unlike the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, which required charging up force,
Ling Tian Strike condensed all of one's soul power into a single, explosive blow.
It was lightning-fast, designed for sneak attacks.
Tang Hao: The Human Cheat Code
"Lan'er, your talent is truly outstanding."
Tang Hao said warmly:
"Then I'll teach you another technique—Ling Tian Strike…"
Tang Lan blinked.
"Are you and the system in cahoots to make me look good?"
"Whatever the system rewards me, you immediately start teaching?!"
But Tang Hao mistook his expression of disbelief for confusion.
He assumed the technique was too advanced and that Tang Lan was struggling to understand.
So he reassured him:
"Don't worry, you're only six years old. You have plenty of time to learn…"
Before he could even finish his sentence—
BOOM!
Tang Lan raised his Thunderflame Clear Sky Hammer,
And with unstoppable momentum,
Unleashed Ling Tian Strike!
Flames and lightning crackled wildly,
And with a thunderous impact—
A massive shockwave erupted!
A deep crater was blasted into the courtyard from a distance,
Shaking the entire house!
Tang Hao's Brain: 💥 System Error 💥
…
…
…
This…
HE ALREADY MASTERED IT?!?!
Tang Hao: 😵😵😵
For several seconds, Tang Hao just stood there, mouth agape.
Then, finally—he let out a bitter laugh.
"Having a freakishly talented son… is a problem too."
Because…
He had nothing left to teach!
The Limits of the Clear Sky Sect's Secrets
The Clear Sky Nine Absolutes were the sect's forbidden techniques.
Only those who gained the approval of both the sect leader and elders
were allowed to learn them.
And since Tang Hao had already left the sect,
he didn't have the right to teach them.
As for the Great Xu Mi Hammer—
That was a one-generation-per-person exclusive technique,
only granted to the next Clear Sky Douluo.
But—
Tang Lan's talent was too monstrous.
The future would inevitably change because of him.
When the time came, he would rightfully earn his place in the sect
and gain access to these ultimate techniques.
A New Responsibility
Tang Hao raised a large hand,
And gently ruffled Tang Lan's hair.
"From now on, you're in charge of this household."
"Once Xiao San masters the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique—
You will teach him these two moves as well."
Tang Lan: "Teach Tang San? Yeah… Not Happening."
Tang Lan nodded cheerfully.
But deep inside, he was thinking—
Teach him?
Not a chance.
Unless Tang San reached the Grand Perfection stage of Nine Yang Divine Art
And mastered the principle of redirecting force,
Tang Lan would always have an excuse:
"Your strength isn't high enough yet."
And if Tang San insisted on learning?
Sure!
But Tang Lan would only demonstrate—
Whether Tang San could figure it out was his own problem.
After all—
Tang Lan mastered it in one glance.
How was he supposed to explain the details when even he didn't understand them?
System Notification!
[Host has significantly delayed Tang San's access to Clear Sky techniques Clear Sky Body Protection and Ling Tian Strike, plundering a small amount of his fortune!]
[Reward: Minor Physique Enhancement!]
His vitality surged, his energy and spirit becoming even more robust.
And—
His Nine Yang Divine Art's Indestructible Body instantly reached minor achievement!
A Body That Can't Be Cut!
From this point onward—
Ordinary swords and blades could no longer cut through his skin.
Additionally—
His first and second soul rings had both increased by another 500 years—
Reaching 7,000 years!
Tang Lan: "Tang San, Being Your Brother Feels Amazing!"
"Tsk!"
"Tang San, Tang San… Having you as a brother is just too enjoyable!"
Tang Hao's Worsening Condition
"Cough… Cough…!"
Tang Hao suddenly coughed violently, his soul power fluctuating chaotically.
His battle with Qian Xunji and the other Spirit Hall members back then had left him severely injured.
Years of neglect and alcoholism had only worsened his condition.
Now—
His injuries weren't just unhealed—they were rapidly deteriorating.
If this continued, he'd be on the verge of collapse.
Tang Lan: "Not On My Watch!"
Would Tang Lan allow this?
Absolutely not!
Tang Hao was his biggest backer in the Douluo Continent.
If Tang Hao fell, that would mess up everything.
Fortunately—
Nine Yang Divine Art's supreme yang energy naturally possessed healing properties.
By teaching Tang Hao the first three levels,
He could help him undergo a second Bone-Washing and Meridian-Cleansing process.
At the same time, it would gradually convert his soul power into the pure, unyielding yang energy of Nine Yang Divine Art,
Allowing his body to slowly heal itself.
The Perfect Plan
And the best part?
Even though Nine Yang Divine Art had healing abilities,
It wasn't as comprehensive as Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill.
Plus—
Tang San's entire martial arts system—
His techniques, hidden weapons, and fighting style—
All revolved around Mysterious Heaven Skill.
So even if Tang San saw the benefits,
It wouldn't be enough to make him switch to Nine Yang Divine Art.
In Other Words—Absolutely Perfect!
(End of Chapter)
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