Chapter 247: Xiao'er, I Am Your Grandfather!
"Achoo! Achoo!"
While speeding forward, Tang Shenwang suddenly felt a chill down his spine and couldn't help but sneeze twice.
"Xiao San, what's wrong?"
Tang Xiao looked at him with concern. Ever since Tang San lost his father, he had treated Tang Xiao as his new father. Similarly, Tang Xiao, who had no children of his own, had come to see Tang San as his own son.
"I'm fine, Uncle," Tang San said with a slight shake of his head. "We should focus on getting there as soon as possible."
Tang Xiao didn't say more, and the two of them continued on their journey.
Tang Xiao had been to the City of Slaughter before—back when he was traveling with Tang Hao on a training expedition.
As for why he never entered the City of Slaughter himself, the reason was simple.
No sect would put all its eggs in one basket. The City of Slaughter was filled with peril, and while those who managed to pass its trials would become exceptional among their peers, what if they failed to make it out?
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were the leading figures of their generation in the Clear Sky Clan. If both of them perished in the City of Slaughter, wouldn't that mean the end of the Clear Sky Clan's legacy?
Thus, only the more talented Tang Hao had entered the City of Slaughter, while Tang Xiao had remained outside as a backup plan in case anything went wrong.
Following his memories, Tang Xiao soon led Tang San to the tavern that concealed the entrance to the City of Slaughter.
"We want to enter the City of Slaughter," he stated.
Unlike in the original story, Tang Xiao did not test Tang San by making him drink a Bloody Mary made from human blood. Instead, he went straight to the counter and spoke to the attendant.
Compared to Tang Hao, Tang Xiao was even more indulgent toward his nephew. Perhaps it was because Tang San was the only legacy left behind by both his younger brother and his sister-in-law, whom he had once admired.
"If you want to enter the City of Slaughter, you must first pass the test it has prepared for you."
The attendant didn't even bother to lift his head and waved his hand dismissively. "Get in line."
"And if I don't?"
Although Tang Xiao had never entered the City of Slaughter himself, Tang Hao had told him about its rules after returning.
The only rule was that there were no rules.
If they obediently followed what the attendant said and lined up, they might as well give up on ever entering the City of Slaughter.
"Damn it! This old guy dares to cut in line?"
"I think these two are tired of living!"
Before the attendant could even respond, the surrounding patrons stood up one after another.
These degenerates had been waiting here for an unknown amount of time, their patience already stretched thin. Seeing Tang Xiao and Tang San trying to bypass the system, they immediately seized the opportunity to vent their frustration, their eyes filled with murderous intent.
The attendant narrowed his eyes slightly. "Kill these two rule-breaking fools!"
At his command, the surrounding degenerates either activated their martial souls or drew their weapons, grinning viciously as they lunged toward Tang Xiao and Tang San.
"Courting death!"
Tang Xiao's cold voice rang out, and in an instant, an overwhelming surge of soul power erupted from his body.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—nine soul rings rose into the air.
A massive shadow of the Clear Sky Hammer engulfed the entire tavern.
Boom!
With a deafening explosion, the entire tavern was obliterated.
The degenerates who had charged forward didn't even have time to scream before they were pulverized into dust by Tang Xiao's terrifying strike, leaving not a single intact corpse behind.
Standing amidst the ruins, Tang Xiao surveyed the scene.
Aside from his nephew, Tang San, the only one left standing—no, kneeling—was the attendant he had been speaking to.
"The Clear Sky Hammer… A Titled Douluo… You… You're Tang Xiao!"
Although the City of Slaughter was located in the wilderness, as the City's external representative, the attendant had still heard of the legendary Clear Sky Twins, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.
Especially since one of them—the infamous God of Slaughter—had emerged from the City of Slaughter itself.
However, the man before him lacked the Killing God Domain, which meant he could only be the current patriarch of the Clear Sky Clan, Tang Xiao.
"That's right," Tang Xiao confirmed without hesitation. Pointing at Tang San, he continued, "This is my younger brother's son—Tang Hao's child. Thirty years ago, my brother walked out of the City of Slaughter as the God of Slaughter. Now, his son will enter the City for training. Can you open the entrance now?"
It was pure intimidation.
The Nine Star Hall had not deliberately spread news of Tang Hao's death, so Tang Xiao brought up Tang Hao's name as well. A publicly known Titled Douluo combined with a hidden God of Slaughter—such a lineup was enough to deter the City of Slaughter. At the very least, the City of Slaughter would not dare to openly scheme against Tang San.
Tang San immediately understood Tang Xiao's intentions, and a warmth filled his heart.
"Alright, alright!"
The attendant no longer dared to say anything unnecessary and hurriedly moved aside to activate the mechanism.
"Tang San, once you enter the City of Slaughter, you will be unable to use soul skills. That means I won't be able to protect you inside. From now on, you will have to rely entirely on yourself," Tang Xiao warned.
"Come back alive. I'll be waiting for the day you return to the Clear Sky Clan with the Killing God Domain!"
Tang San nodded firmly. "I will, Uncle!"
Rumble—
As the uncle and nephew spoke, the mechanism of the City of Slaughter activated, and a massive opening appeared before them.
At that very moment, Saga struck silently.
Before Tang Xiao and Tang San could react, their vision blurred, and they found themselves in an utterly dark space.
In front of them, only a figure shrouded in a blood-red glow remained.
"Tang San, get behind me!"
The energy fluctuations radiating from the blood-red light made Tang Xiao extremely wary. He immediately shouted and pulled Tang San behind him.
With a flash of soul power, the Clear Sky Hammer appeared, and nine soul rings emerged simultaneously.
"Clear Sky Hammer."
Hidden within the blood-red light, Xiao Yu deliberately lowered his voice, giving it a deep, aged tone.
"You… you are from the Clear Sky Clan. Who are you?"
Tang Xiao tightened his grip on the Clear Sky Hammer and answered, "I am Tang Xiao."
"Xiao'er, you're Xiao'er!"
Xiao Yu feigned excitement.
"It's been so many years… Xiao'er, you've grown so much. If not for your Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, I wouldn't have recognized you!"
"Senior, you are…"
Tang Xiao had already formed a guess in his heart, but he suppressed his emotions and asked cautiously.
"Xiao'er, I am your grandfather!"
Xiao Yu declared as he tossed a Clear Sky Token into the air.
"I cannot leave this blood glow to meet you, but this Clear Sky Token can prove my identity!"
"Grandfather!"
Tang Xiao caught the Clear Sky Token and examined it carefully, confirming its authenticity.
With a heavy thud, he immediately dropped to his knees, tears streaming down his face.
"Grandfather, where have you been all these years? Xiao'er has missed you so much!"
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