Chapter 248
Tang Chenxiao's Past
Silence is the starry forest tonight.
Xiao Wu and the Demon King had no idea what had happened. All they saw was Lu Mingfei disappear in an instant at a speed many times faster than being chased by a dog.
As they watched the sky change from sunny to cloudy to overcast, and then to thunderstorms, they lowered their heads in dismay, not daring to utter a single word, or even to glance at it.
It's best to avoid this level of excitement, or even watch it, otherwise no one can protect you if something goes wrong.
The Silver Dragon King's thoughts lingered for a long time before he slowly asked Di Tian, his voice filled with doubt:
"Di Tian, why did he run away?"
The Silver Dragon King's decision was not made on a whim, but after careful consideration. Isn't a marriage alliance the best choice to solidify the relationship between the two sides?
At that time, they will all be able to become supreme god-kings without any scruples, and ruling the entire universe will be no problem. Why would anyone refuse such a good thing?
Di Tian wiped imaginary sweat from his forehead, feigning composure. He thought to himself that even he, let alone Lu Mingfei, was terrified at first hearing. But upon closer reflection, it did seem to be the best option. No alliance was more stable than marriage. Once they became husband and wife, their affairs would become family matters, and they would naturally not have to worry about betrayal or suspicion. They would share both glory and loss.
Moreover, the dragon race in their world was already on the verge of extinction. With the two dragon gods leading the way in procreation, not only could the race continue, but they would also have a better chance of conquering the realm of gods in the future.
Thinking of this, Di Tian let out a barely perceptible sigh and nodded, saying:
"My lord, a marriage alliance is a major event, and it is certainly not something that can be decided so hastily. In addition, my lord has met Lord Lu Mingfei twice, but Lord Lu Mingfei has never seen my lord's true face on either occasion, so it is normal for him to have concerns."
Di Tian racked his brains and could only come up with this much. Asking a male dragon to teach another male dragon how to woo someone else was simply asking too much. "I see," the Silver Dragon King mused, realizing it was indeed true. For a marriage alliance, both strength and appearance were important. Just like today, she had only made her decision after seeing Lu Mingfei's manifested dragon form. If Lu Mingfei looked like Di Tian, she probably wouldn't have agreed.
"Di Tian, you are absolutely right." The Silver Dragon King nodded in approval.
Upon hearing this, Di Tian breathed a sigh of relief, then his eyes suddenly lit up, and he continued speaking:
"By the way, Master, this transformed Soft Bone Rabbit has a close relationship with Lord Lu Mingfei and has lived in the human world for many years. You can ask her for some information about Lord Lu Mingfei's deeds or preferences as a reference."
"You make a good point. Then bring her to see me." After saying his last words, the seven-colored luster on the Silver Dragon King's scales instantly dimmed.
Di Tian turned around and glanced at the Demon King and Xiao Wu: "His Majesty has ordered that from now on, Xiao Wu, you will serve by His Majesty's side. Remember, this is a great opportunity for you, so perform well, understand?"
"My Lord?" Xiao Wu looked bewildered. In her mind, the Beast God Di Tian was already a supreme being, yet there was someone who could make Di Tian acknowledge him as his master.
However, she didn't dare to say anything and could only nod in agreement. The Demon King, on the other hand, was envious and jealous. A transformed soul beast could actually win the favor of the sovereign. It was really lucky.
With a casual wave of his hand, Di Tian caused the three figures to vanish from their spot in an instant.
It wasn't until dawn, when the forest fire gradually died down, that a Soul Master managed to take a look from afar and investigate the situation.
Unlike the previous battle in the central area of the Star Dou Great Forest, this battle took place on the outskirts, no more than twenty kilometers from the nearest town. The earth-shattering battle shockwaves terrified everyone, and many even witnessed Di Tian's enormous dragon body. News of the appearance of a true dragon soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the entire continent.
Meanwhile, Tang Chen led Tang Xiao and the others, who had fled in disarray, back to the Wu Tianzong sect's mountain gate in Sunset Forest.
The Second Elder, who remained at the sect, was overjoyed to see Tang Chen return and wept with joy. He didn't bother with the seriously injured Tang San and quickly organized all the disciples to welcome Tang Chen back.
"Uncle, you're finally back." The Second Elder even knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face.
"Enough! All of you, come in here and tell us everything that has happened over the years, without omitting a single word." Tang Chen coldly reprimanded, leading all the elders and Tang San, who was barely able to stand thanks to the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone's Life-Giving Skill, into the council hall.
However, as soon as he sat down, a trace of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.
"Uncle."
"grandfather."
Several people immediately exclaimed in surprise, but Tang Chen simply waved his hand. He knew his own body; conventional methods were completely ineffective. Tang Xiao hadn't expected that Tang Chen had been suppressing his injuries the whole way. He had initially thought it was a draw, but now it seemed Tang Chen hadn't gained any advantage at all. "Stop shouting." Tang Chen looked at these hesitant nephews and nieces before him, feeling only sorrow. From top to bottom, the entire Wu Tianzong sect had become so petty and narrow-minded; what future did they have?
"Xiao'er, you are now the sect leader of Wu Tian Sect. You tell me, what exactly happened?" Tang Chen pointed at Tang Xiao.
"Grandpa, the story begins twenty years ago." Tang Xiao sighed and finally began to recount the past in a deep voice.
Tang Xiao began his story by recounting how he and Tang Wu met Ah Yin, how Ah Yin's identity was exposed and she was forced to sacrifice herself, how Tang Wu severely injured Qian Xunji, leading to his death, how the Spirit Hall stormed Wu Tianzong, how his father died of anger, how they were forced to close the sect, and how Tang Hao was expelled from the sect.
Then came Tang San's awakening of his twin martial souls, the sudden appearance of Xiao Wu and Lu Mingfei, their cooperation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Spirit Hall's Soul Master Competition, their ambush of Lu Mingfei resulting in their own defeat and Tang San's entry into the City of Slaughter, and the incident a few days prior in the Star Dou Great Forest where Xiao Wu was tricked into sacrificing her soul ring. As Tang Xiao finished speaking, the entire conference hall fell silent, the only sounds the heartbeats and breathing of the few people present. Everyone present simply didn't have the strength to speak.
They squandered the best hand Tang Chen had left behind—the best in the world—to the point of threatening to destroy their sect.
Tang Chen's face turned ashen. He never imagined that his dearest grandson would do something so disgraceful to his father and sect. A human-beast romance, killing the Pope of the Spirit Hall, infuriating his own father, living a cowardly life in hiding, setting up a scheme to transform into a spirit beast to serve as a backup spirit ring for his son, and most importantly, he actually tried to ambush Lu Mingfei because of his son's jealousy, only to be killed in return.
If Tang Wu's resistance against the Spirit Hall for his lover was somewhat admirable, then his actions for Tang San later on made him no different from a rat in a ditch—he truly became a scoundrel.