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"In reality, this is our first time meeting, isn't it?"
Ye Cheng gazed at the silent Tang Hao, smiled, and spoke in a calm tone.
He could feel that the seemingly calm Tang Hao before him was actually surging with Soul Power within him, his entire body tense. He was ready to unleash a thunderous strike at any moment! Evidently, Tang Hao was extremely wary of him, maintaining a high state of alert.
This was normal. After all, in the Future Video revealed during the Q&A, he had severed Tang Hao's limbs, even if that was something destined to happen only in the future. Even though Tang Hao hadn't provoked him yet, being wary was still justified.
Tang Hao, observing Ye Cheng's sudden appearance and his extremely indifferent attitude towards him, found it neither as hostile nor as targeted as he had imagined. Tang Hao was slightly surprised, but after a moment of careful thought, he quickly understood what was going on.
Although in the previously played Future Video, he had provoked Ye Cheng due to his protectiveness, that was merely what was destined to happen in the original future. He hadn't provoked Ye Cheng yet, and there was no inherent conflict of interest between them. Moreover, this person wasn't from Spirit Hall. There was absolutely no reason for Ye Cheng to make a move against him.
Thinking this way, Ye Cheng's indifferent attitude upon seeing him was the most genuine reaction. If Ye Cheng had immediately started shouting for a fight and showed hostility, it would have seemed abnormal. Because that would imply the other party was highly likely allied with Spirit Hall, or that he or someone connected to him had provoked the other party somewhere, leading to such a situation.
However, despite understanding the reason, Tang Hao's entire body remained tense, filled with vigilance towards the man before him. After all, facing someone who could take his life at any moment, no amount of caution was excessive.
Looking at "Big Hammer Tang," who remained silent, tightly gripped his Hammer, and was extremely wary of him, Ye Cheng began to ponder whether he should give this fellow an intimidating display. He grew angry just looking at this spineless fellow.
In his previous life, when reading the novel, he had no good feelings for this guy who, after his wife "died," fell into decadence, spent his days drinking, and even left his son to fend for himself.
No matter how domineering this guy was described in the later parts of the original work, or how sharp his Hammer was, how formidable Ring Exploding was, or how extraordinary his aptitude... he still couldn't bring himself to like this fellow.
In his opinion, Tang Hao was simply someone who hadn't weathered any storms and had a fragile disposition. As a result, a sudden blow rendered him completely dejected, leaving him without even the will to seek revenge and fight to the death.
Your wife performed a Sacrifice, she didn't actually die.
Didn't she even leave behind a blade of Grass?
Couldn't you have found a way to make her grow quickly?
Fine, even if that didn't occur to you. Even if you considered her dead.
Then the vengeance for your wife, you just wouldn't seek it?
So many people in the Sect died, forced into seclusion, unable to emerge from the mountains.
Your father even died from a relapse of severe injuries due to sheer rage.
These grudges, you wouldn't avenge them?
What? Spirit Hall has vast numbers and immense power, plus there's a Limit Douluo to fall back on, so you simply couldn't defeat Spirit Hall?
Then why didn't you bide your time, diligently cultivate, and strive to become stronger than Qian Daoliu? Did you just give up like that? Spending your days drinking, becoming a decadent drunkard in a Small Village?
A genius proclaimed to be the youngest Titled Douluo, yet with such a fragile mindset? So easily crushed by setbacks? So lacking in self-confidence?
It was only after he learned his son possessed Twin Martial Souls that he regained his confidence to oppose Spirit Hall.
How insecure and lacking in confidence must you be?
Aren't you known as one of the Haotian Twin Stars?
Aren't you the newest generation's Haotian Douluo?
Aren't you the youngest Titled Douluo on the Continent?
Then why do you act so timid and hesitant, lacking even a hint of the tenacious and resilient mentality of a powerful individual who becomes stronger with each setback?
Back then, after Ye Cheng finished reading Tang Hao's story, he felt utter contempt for the character. He felt that the character's actions simply couldn't support the character's established persona. It was a classic case of a strong start followed by a dramatic decline, a complete character derailment. There were too many contradictions.
So now, seeing Tang Hao in person, with his messy bird's nest hair, sleep in the corners of his eyes, and the stench of someone who hadn't bathed in who knew how long... The more Ye Cheng looked, the angrier he became. The more he looked, the more displeased he felt.
"Let's spar."
He suddenly said, "It's rare to meet a Haotian Douluo here. Coincidentally, I also wish to experience the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate techniques."
"Hm?!"
Tang Hao felt the ordinary aura around Ye Cheng suddenly surge, a sharp aura spreading out, sealing off all his escape routes. It seemed this battle was unavoidable today, whether he liked it or not.
"Very well. Coincidentally, I also wish to experience the mystery of Twin Martial Souls." Tang Hao knew he had no right to refuse. Furthermore, since he didn't sense any killing intent from the person before him, the spar Ye Cheng spoke of was most likely exactly as he claimed: seeing Tang Hao, the contemporary Haotian Douluo, had sparked his interest, and he wished to spar.
Tang Hao could not refuse. Moreover, he also wanted to personally experience the mystery of Twin Martial Souls. If he could use this opportunity to glimpse the secrets of Twin Martial Souls, then his son's path to cultivation with Twin Martial Souls would be smooth sailing.
Twin Martial Souls are an extremely rare, top-tier aptitude. In the Heaven Dou Empire's recorded history of a thousand years, only one had appeared before Tang San. It shocked the world back then.
At that time, people generally believed that the owner of this Twin Martial Souls would undoubtedly have limitless future achievements! They might even glimpse the realm of a deity...
However, in the end, this owner of Twin Martial Souls inexplicably exploded and died during their later cultivation!
Afterward, an investigation revealed that the person's death was most likely due to an inexplicable conflict between their two Martial Souls, which ultimately led to their demise by explosion.
This situation undoubtedly indicated that the cultivation of Twin Martial Souls must be different from ordinary Martial Soul cultivation; there was definitely a specific method to it. If one didn't cultivate properly, there was a risk of instant death.
Therefore, after learning his son possessed Twin Martial Souls, Tang Hao felt both worried and joyful. He was happy that his son had two Martial Souls. As long as he first cultivated one Martial Soul to the Titled Douluo realm, then when adding Soul Rings to the other Martial Soul, he could start attaching ultra-high-grade Soul Rings from the very first one. In theory, it was even entirely possible to attach nine 100,000-year Soul Rings to a Martial Soul.
For instance, the successful example before him.
Tang Hao looked at Ye Cheng before him, as if seeing his own son's future achievements.
Of course, the premise for all of this was that Tang San's Twin Martial Souls cultivation could succeed. If it didn't, then that unfortunate fellow who exploded and died was a prime example.
And this person before him, without a doubt, absolutely knew the knack to cultivating Twin Martial Souls!
But he certainly wouldn't just divulge the knack like that; Tang Hao knew this well. After all, such a knack was undoubtedly exceptionally precious. It was like the various ultimate techniques of their Sect; even if many clan members couldn't cultivate them, they wouldn't generously and selflessly make them public for others to learn.
Therefore, understanding the knack to Twin Martial Souls was an opportunity now. By carefully observing the opponent during their spar, he might be able to glimpse the mystery of Twin Martial Souls.
P.S.: Apologies, I'm a bit stuck writing. Just one update today. I'll make up for it tomorrow. I need to think about how to develop the story next, so it doesn't fall into clichés and feels a bit more novel.
(end of chapter)
Ye Cheng gazed at the silent Tang Hao, smiled, and spoke in a calm tone.
He could feel that the seemingly calm Tang Hao before him was actually surging with Soul Power within him, his entire body tense. He was ready to unleash a thunderous strike at any moment! Evidently, Tang Hao was extremely wary of him, maintaining a high state of alert.
This was normal. After all, in the Future Video revealed during the Q&A, he had severed Tang Hao's limbs, even if that was something destined to happen only in the future. Even though Tang Hao hadn't provoked him yet, being wary was still justified.
Tang Hao, observing Ye Cheng's sudden appearance and his extremely indifferent attitude towards him, found it neither as hostile nor as targeted as he had imagined. Tang Hao was slightly surprised, but after a moment of careful thought, he quickly understood what was going on.
Although in the previously played Future Video, he had provoked Ye Cheng due to his protectiveness, that was merely what was destined to happen in the original future. He hadn't provoked Ye Cheng yet, and there was no inherent conflict of interest between them. Moreover, this person wasn't from Spirit Hall. There was absolutely no reason for Ye Cheng to make a move against him.
Thinking this way, Ye Cheng's indifferent attitude upon seeing him was the most genuine reaction. If Ye Cheng had immediately started shouting for a fight and showed hostility, it would have seemed abnormal. Because that would imply the other party was highly likely allied with Spirit Hall, or that he or someone connected to him had provoked the other party somewhere, leading to such a situation.
However, despite understanding the reason, Tang Hao's entire body remained tense, filled with vigilance towards the man before him. After all, facing someone who could take his life at any moment, no amount of caution was excessive.
Looking at "Big Hammer Tang," who remained silent, tightly gripped his Hammer, and was extremely wary of him, Ye Cheng began to ponder whether he should give this fellow an intimidating display. He grew angry just looking at this spineless fellow.
In his previous life, when reading the novel, he had no good feelings for this guy who, after his wife "died," fell into decadence, spent his days drinking, and even left his son to fend for himself.
No matter how domineering this guy was described in the later parts of the original work, or how sharp his Hammer was, how formidable Ring Exploding was, or how extraordinary his aptitude... he still couldn't bring himself to like this fellow.
In his opinion, Tang Hao was simply someone who hadn't weathered any storms and had a fragile disposition. As a result, a sudden blow rendered him completely dejected, leaving him without even the will to seek revenge and fight to the death.
Your wife performed a Sacrifice, she didn't actually die.
Didn't she even leave behind a blade of Grass?
Couldn't you have found a way to make her grow quickly?
Fine, even if that didn't occur to you. Even if you considered her dead.
Then the vengeance for your wife, you just wouldn't seek it?
So many people in the Sect died, forced into seclusion, unable to emerge from the mountains.
Your father even died from a relapse of severe injuries due to sheer rage.
These grudges, you wouldn't avenge them?
What? Spirit Hall has vast numbers and immense power, plus there's a Limit Douluo to fall back on, so you simply couldn't defeat Spirit Hall?
Then why didn't you bide your time, diligently cultivate, and strive to become stronger than Qian Daoliu? Did you just give up like that? Spending your days drinking, becoming a decadent drunkard in a Small Village?
A genius proclaimed to be the youngest Titled Douluo, yet with such a fragile mindset? So easily crushed by setbacks? So lacking in self-confidence?
It was only after he learned his son possessed Twin Martial Souls that he regained his confidence to oppose Spirit Hall.
How insecure and lacking in confidence must you be?
Aren't you known as one of the Haotian Twin Stars?
Aren't you the newest generation's Haotian Douluo?
Aren't you the youngest Titled Douluo on the Continent?
Then why do you act so timid and hesitant, lacking even a hint of the tenacious and resilient mentality of a powerful individual who becomes stronger with each setback?
Back then, after Ye Cheng finished reading Tang Hao's story, he felt utter contempt for the character. He felt that the character's actions simply couldn't support the character's established persona. It was a classic case of a strong start followed by a dramatic decline, a complete character derailment. There were too many contradictions.
So now, seeing Tang Hao in person, with his messy bird's nest hair, sleep in the corners of his eyes, and the stench of someone who hadn't bathed in who knew how long... The more Ye Cheng looked, the angrier he became. The more he looked, the more displeased he felt.
"Let's spar."
He suddenly said, "It's rare to meet a Haotian Douluo here. Coincidentally, I also wish to experience the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate techniques."
"Hm?!"
Tang Hao felt the ordinary aura around Ye Cheng suddenly surge, a sharp aura spreading out, sealing off all his escape routes. It seemed this battle was unavoidable today, whether he liked it or not.
"Very well. Coincidentally, I also wish to experience the mystery of Twin Martial Souls." Tang Hao knew he had no right to refuse. Furthermore, since he didn't sense any killing intent from the person before him, the spar Ye Cheng spoke of was most likely exactly as he claimed: seeing Tang Hao, the contemporary Haotian Douluo, had sparked his interest, and he wished to spar.
Tang Hao could not refuse. Moreover, he also wanted to personally experience the mystery of Twin Martial Souls. If he could use this opportunity to glimpse the secrets of Twin Martial Souls, then his son's path to cultivation with Twin Martial Souls would be smooth sailing.
Twin Martial Souls are an extremely rare, top-tier aptitude. In the Heaven Dou Empire's recorded history of a thousand years, only one had appeared before Tang San. It shocked the world back then.
At that time, people generally believed that the owner of this Twin Martial Souls would undoubtedly have limitless future achievements! They might even glimpse the realm of a deity...
However, in the end, this owner of Twin Martial Souls inexplicably exploded and died during their later cultivation!
Afterward, an investigation revealed that the person's death was most likely due to an inexplicable conflict between their two Martial Souls, which ultimately led to their demise by explosion.
This situation undoubtedly indicated that the cultivation of Twin Martial Souls must be different from ordinary Martial Soul cultivation; there was definitely a specific method to it. If one didn't cultivate properly, there was a risk of instant death.
Therefore, after learning his son possessed Twin Martial Souls, Tang Hao felt both worried and joyful. He was happy that his son had two Martial Souls. As long as he first cultivated one Martial Soul to the Titled Douluo realm, then when adding Soul Rings to the other Martial Soul, he could start attaching ultra-high-grade Soul Rings from the very first one. In theory, it was even entirely possible to attach nine 100,000-year Soul Rings to a Martial Soul.
For instance, the successful example before him.
Tang Hao looked at Ye Cheng before him, as if seeing his own son's future achievements.
Of course, the premise for all of this was that Tang San's Twin Martial Souls cultivation could succeed. If it didn't, then that unfortunate fellow who exploded and died was a prime example.
And this person before him, without a doubt, absolutely knew the knack to cultivating Twin Martial Souls!
But he certainly wouldn't just divulge the knack like that; Tang Hao knew this well. After all, such a knack was undoubtedly exceptionally precious. It was like the various ultimate techniques of their Sect; even if many clan members couldn't cultivate them, they wouldn't generously and selflessly make them public for others to learn.
Therefore, understanding the knack to Twin Martial Souls was an opportunity now. By carefully observing the opponent during their spar, he might be able to glimpse the mystery of Twin Martial Souls.
P.S.: Apologies, I'm a bit stuck writing. Just one update today. I'll make up for it tomorrow. I need to think about how to develop the story next, so it doesn't fall into clichés and feels a bit more novel.
(end of chapter)
