Tang Hao, his eyes bloodshot with desperation, clung to his final shred of hope as he yelled to the elders of the Hao Tian Clan, "Elders, don't let yourselves be deceived! I know my son Tang San better than anyone!"
"How could he possibly join the forces that murdered his mother? This is all Qian Dao Liu's scheme!!"
However, this time, Tang Hao's words failed to convince the elders of the Hao Tian Clan...
The soul-power-constructed scene before them was far too vivid—completely without any discernible flaws!
"Tang Hao, you don't need to explain any further. From the start, we shouldn't have believed anything you said. Even the Sect Master must have grown senile to treat a traitor as family!!"
"Hmph, if Tang San wants to join the Worship Hall, let him do so. We won't waste our efforts saving such an ungrateful scum!"
"Exactly! Someone who can forgive the ones who killed his mother doesn't deserve to be human, let alone a member of the Hao Tian Clan!!"
Tang Hao still wanted to argue, but his words were forcibly choked in his throat, unable to pour out...
At this moment, Qian Dao Liu felt an inexplicable thrill...
To see the helpless and despairing expression on Tang Hao's face—it was worth everything!
But this wasn't enough!
Thinking of this, he coldly barked again, "Hmph, this is the Worship Hall, not a place for your infighting. If you want to quarrel, take it elsewhere!"
"Of course, if you all feel like storming the Worship Hall, by all means, go ahead and try. Though, I don't think it's even a possibility!!"
Beside him, Jincroc Elder immediately panicked and hurriedly chimed in, "Big brother, are we really letting them go?? These fools have come to the Worship Hall to cause trouble—they need to pay a price!!"
The other guest elders, who had been silent all along, now began to speak up...
"Indeed, big brother, these people dared to trespass in our Worship Hall—they must face the consequences. I suggest we cut off all their limbs as punishment!"
"I agree. This would be a great opportunity to display our Worship Hall's strength and prove we're not to be trifled with!"
"Tsk, I say we might as well slaughter them on the spot. Even if word gets out, it would only show that the Hao Tian Clan provoked us first—killing them would be justified."
"Agreed. Personally, I've never liked that Tang Hao. If I could snap his neck, my cultivation would surely become easier!"
After speaking, every guest elder turned malicious gazes toward the Hao Tian Clan elders...
They looked at them as if they were already fish on a chopping board, ready to be carved!
The elders of the Hao Tian Clan finally felt fear, but they also knew that if their morale collapsed now, surviving would become nearly impossible!
Thus, they managed to muster their spirits...
"Qian Dao Liu, think this through carefully. We are elders of the Hao Tian Clan. If something happens to us here, the Sect Master won't let your Worship Hall off lightly!"
"Exactly! If the Hao Tian Clan decides to fight you tooth and nail, your Worship Hall won't come out unscathed either!!"
"We no longer intend to rescue Tang San, nor do we wish to wage war against your Worship Hall. If you're wise, step aside now!!"
However, these threats had no effect on Qian Dao Liu...
"Elders of the Hao Tian Clan, it seems you've misunderstood something. Today, you barged into the Worship Hall without any notification!"
"Even if we kill you, the Worship Hall will still stand justified!!"
As his words fell, an overwhelming pressure descended once more, forcing everyone to bend halfway down...
The leading elder swallowed nervously, struggling to conceal his fear, "You... What exactly do you plan to do?!"
These maniacs—they wouldn't actually go insane and kill them all here, would they?
Wouldn't they fear the Hao Tian Clan's retaliation?
Qian Dao Liu heard this and slowly turned his body, "Relax. If I intended to kill you, the moment you stepped in here, you'd already be corpses!"
"But today, I'm in a good mood. For Tang San's sake, I'll let you off. Now leave!"
The guest elders, who had surrounded them tightly, froze for a moment before quickly stepping aside...
The big brother must have his reasons for this decision!
We only need to follow his orders without question!
The Hao Tian Clan elders were dumbfounded—they had never expected the other side to forgo this chance to wipe them out...
Yet, who would want to die when they could live?
Having realized this, they cast disdainful glances at Tang Hao before turning to leave without hesitation...
Not even bothering to care about his fate!
Seeing the others depart, Jincroc Elder finally turned his gaze to Qian Dao Liu and asked quietly, "Big brother, now that the Hao Tian Clan elders are gone, how should we deal with Tang Hao?"
Instead of answering, Qian Dao Liu personally approached Tang Hao, who hung his head and stared blankly ahead, "Tang Hao, while you and my Worship Hall are mortal enemies, your son Tang San has already joined us."
"Today, I'll spare your life. Continue lingering like the worm you are!"
With that, he completely disregarded Tang Hao and strode back toward the Worship Hall...
Jincroc Elder's lips curled into a sneer, "Did you hear that? Tang Hao—our big brother spared your life for Tang San's sake. Better tuck your tail and scurry away!"
Instantly, mockery erupted from the guest elders, filling the air with unabashed ridicule...
Yet Tang Hao, as though his limbs had frozen, remained motionless...
At this moment, he couldn't comprehend one thing!
Why would Tang San join the Worship Hall!!
If this was all a lie, then why would Qian Dao Liu spare the Hao Tian Clan—including himself—after setting up such an elaborate trap today?
.....
"Ah-choo!"
Tang San suddenly woke up from his cultivation...
He reached out to touch his sweat-dampened back, confused, "Huh?? Did something happen? I feel a strange sense in my heart!"
Beside him, Bear Worship arched an eyebrow but reached out to pat him on the shoulder, "Tang San, don't overthink it. Feeling this way means you've truly accepted the Worship Hall as your home."
"If anything, it's probably a sense of belonging!"
This kid—without sensing Tang Hao and the others—can still detect something through his bloodline!
But it's too late!
Now, in the eyes of Tang Hao and the Hao Tian Clan, Tang San has fully become a part of the Worship Hall!
Forget rescuing him—they might even wish to kill him themselves!
Tang San pondered his words thoughtfully before responding, "I see now. Bear Worship, thank you for guiding me these past few days. I can feel I'm very close to breaking through my bottleneck!!!"
"Good. You are indeed someone my big brother values highly—your future potential is limitless!"
Bah!
Once you outlive your usefulness, you'll be the first to die!