: A Big Slap in the Face

Meanwhile, Tang Chen and his group, who had successfully escaped, were also not having an easy time.

[Nine Title Douluos ganged up on them, yet they were killed in a counterattack, with five dead and four wounded. This is a huge blow to the Clear Sky Sect.]

The disciples of the Clear Sky Sect and the relatives of the five Title Douluos all looked at Tang Chen with strange expressions.

If Tang Chen weren't the youngest Title Douluo in the current generation of the Clear Sky Sect, and if his father weren't the sect master, they probably wouldn't have been able to resist attacking him directly.

After all, it all started because of him, didn't it?

The four surviving Title Douluos were also in poor condition; the Rakshasa Demon Scythe was imbued with divine poison and a corrosive curse, making their wounds difficult to heal.

Furthermore, the Rakshasa's poison can corrupt the soul; the Rakshasa's curse can weaken attributes and amplify inner demons.

It was a form of torture, both mentally and physically.

Amidst this torment, Tang Chen couldn't understand why Poseidon would rather die in that pretty boy's arms than be with him.

Seeing his son's dejected state, the sect leader of Haotian Sect immediately slapped him hard across the face.

[You should know how many people from the Clear Sky Sect died trying to stand up for him over this trivial matter involving a woman?]

[And here he is, still hung up on that woman?!]

"That Fang Yuan is really too strange. The last phantom figure is the same as his martial soul, so their relationship must be very close. Our Haotian Sect must be prepared to be retaliated against at any time."

The sect leader of Haotian Sect ordered, "Have all Haotian Sect disciples scattered outside return as soon as possible, abandon their properties outside, destroy those passages, and then seal off the mountain!"

The first sect leader of the Haotian Sect was very farsighted, choosing a location deep in the mountains for the sect.

Haotian Peak is extremely high, perpetually covered in snow or shrouded in mist, creating a harsh environment and making its entrance extremely difficult to spot from the outside. Surrounded by mountains, its treacherous terrain forms a natural barrier.

To enter the core area of ​​the Haotian Sect, one must cross a massive iron chain bridge. Below the bridge lies a bottomless abyss, shrouded in mist and clouds.

Despite the formidable natural defenses, the Haotian Sect Master is confident that he can still stop you, protect the Haotian Sect, and safeguard its disciples.

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Along with the news of the Haotian Sect's closure of its mountain stronghold, the background story of how you and Poseidon were hunted down by the Haotian Sect also began to circulate.

Because it was the Spirit Hall that revealed the truth, their credibility was extremely high. Apart from the Clear Sky Sect disciples and a very small number of trolls, almost everyone believed the truth.

This is also the Spirit Hall's way of showing you sincerity.

Everyone thinks you are weak, innocent, and pitiful, a victim of persecution.

[The Rakshasa goddess knew that you deliberately lured Poseidon into sacrifice, and that she herself was an accomplice. Without the Rakshasa goddess's cooperation, Poseidon would not have been able to know the contents of the divine test.]

The sea god kept his promise, for Poseidon willingly died at your hands and did not seek revenge.

The reward for Rakshasa God's successful completion of this assessment is an increase of one level in soul power.

The Rakshasa God is as stingy as ever...

Your parents are very happy to know that you have completed the assessment, but they still remind you to beware of the temptations of the Rakshasa god and not to lose your true self.

The subsequent divine trials will undoubtedly be extremely dark and evil; you should prepare accordingly.

You don't care whether the Rakshasa God's test is dark and twisted, as long as you can become a god.

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[You've started attaching spirit rings to your second martial soul. With the spirit power feedback from the spirit rings, plus the rewards from the divine trials of the God of Food and the Rakshasa God, you've reached level ninety, the Title Douluo, in less than six months.]

And you're planning to take action against the Haotian Sect.

[One reason was to avenge Poseidon and improve my own mood.]

Secondly, it can be used to increase the number of kills required for the Rakshasa God's test.

The Pope of the Spirit Hall had no objection to your actions against the Clear Sky Sect. Blood debts must be repaid in blood; it's only right and proper, and even the Spirit Hall had no grounds for objection.

However, the Spirit Hall has always been an organization dedicated to maintaining peace on the continent, so it's not appropriate for them to offer you any assistance in this matter.

Although the Haotian Sect claimed to have closed its gates, abandoned most of its assets and affiliated families, and ceased all contact with the outside world.

However, they still need to eat, drink, and relieve themselves. As Soul Masters who don't engage in production, they still need to trade with the outside world to obtain necessities for survival.

[You found a strange village at the foot of Haotian Sect Mountain. There were people in the village, but very few. They were all strong and healthy, walking with a powerful stride, unlike the impoverished villagers you'd expect.]

There were no cultivated fields or fur traps around the village, making it impossible to tell how they made a living.

[You, however, confirmed you had found the right place and attacked directly. Faced with the attack, the Haotian Sect disciples who were initially wary of you immediately stopped pretending and summoned their martial souls, the Haotian Hammer. However, the difference in strength was too great. They had barely summoned their martial souls when you kicked them into the wooden house behind them.]

You spared one person to lead the way, then went straight to the Haotian Sect.

The Clear Sky Sect's natural defenses are indeed insurmountable against large-scale armies, but they can be ignored by top-tier experts, especially flying Title Douluos...

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Over the past six months, Tang Chen, through various channels, including seeking answers from Qian Daoliu who had condemned him, finally figured out that the powerful force that had injured him was divine power.

This is also the real reason why the wound on his hand failed to heal and continued to worsen, affecting his cultivation.

[To heal this wound, it must be done by another being, who is also a god.]

Unfortunately, Tang Chen searched far and wide for places related to gods, and finally found a place called Seagod Island. He had barely set foot on the island, revealed his name and purpose, when he was brutally hunted down.

Tang Chen then learned that Fang Yuan and Poseidon were from Seagod Island, and the grudges between the Clear Sky Sect and the two had been relayed back to Seagod Island. If the people of Seagod Island weren't restricted from leaving, they would probably have already come out to seek revenge.

[Now that Tang Chen has taken the initiative to set foot on Seagod Island and introduce himself, he is truly... courting death!]

Fang Yuan almost laughed when he saw this. Tang Chen had actually found the enemy's headquarters?

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[Tang Chen fought his way out of Seagod Island, using the Exploding Ring technique, rendering his soul skills unusable and worsening his injuries. He returned to the Clear Sky Sect to recuperate, but soon encountered you, who had come to the Clear Sky Sect seeking revenge.]

The sect leader of Haotian Sect also learned of the existence of gods. After understanding that you might be a divine examiner, he realized he didn't possess any divine foresight and therefore wanted to send his son Tang Chen and grandson away.

He placed his hopes for the future revival of the Haotian Sect on Tang Chen.

But you didn't give him the chance, and appeared in front of them instead...