Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Sword and Hammer
Chapter 57: Sword and Hammer
"That's right, it's quite remarkable!"
"To be able to cultivate so quickly with only innate spirit power of level 2, even if his talent and physique played a part, it certainly couldn't have been done without a lot of effort!"
"His undefeated record in the Soul Arena shows his combat strength is impressive, with few rivals at his level."
"What's most striking is his second spirit ring being a millennium ring."
"However, his innate spirit power of only level 2 is still quite weak!"
Sword Douluo agreed with Ning Fengzhi's words. Based on Su Mo's talent and the accomplishments he had achieved so far, it was clear to Sword Douluo that Su Mo was a very hardworking individual.
He admired people like that.
But if Su Mo was going to be with Ning Rongrong, his innate spirit power of only level 2 was a major flaw, making him unworthy of her in Sword Douluo's eyes.
"Indeed!"
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly at Sword Douluo's remark.
From the information gathered about Su Mo, Ning Fengzhi also found him admirable—an excellent young man.
He even felt as if his daughter had found a hidden gem.
But Su Mo's one glaring weakness was his low martial soul talent, which would limit his future achievements.
"Alright then, Uncle Jian, why don't you visit Shrek and see this Su Mo for yourself?"
After a moment of contemplation, Ning Fengzhi made his decision.
"Very well, I'll go."
Sword Douluo nodded without hesitation, as he had already planned to visit.
"But what do you plan to do about him?" Sword Douluo asked again.
"This young man managed to achieve what he has so far, so he must have some special abilities. Did you notice? Su Mo comes from an ordinary family; his parents are gone, and he's living with his aunt."
"His first and second spirit rings were obtained without anyone's help—he hunted the spirit beasts himself."
"That suggests he might possess some extraordinary skills."
"Uncle Jian, go and see if he has the potential to grow further. If he does, then we won't stop him from being with Rongrong. But make sure to advise him to know his limits."
"If it's determined that he lacks the potential to grow, then have Shrek expel him. Or, bring Rongrong back home. I'll leave the decision to you, Uncle Jian."
Ning Fengzhi quickly laid out his plan.
Most people, upon hearing Su Mo's story, might think there was nothing out of the ordinary.
Based on Yu Xiaogang's theories, everything seemed normal—it could be seen as Su Mo just being bold and lucky.
But Ning Fengzhi was different. Considering Su Mo's background, he keenly sensed that there might be more secrets to him.
Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's reasoning, Sword Douluo's eyes gleamed. He hadn't thought of this until Ning Fengzhi mentioned it.
"I understand now!"
Sword Douluo nodded, summoning his Seven Kill Sword. With a light touch of his toe, he stood atop the sword, flying away.
"I hope this young man gives me a pleasant surprise."
Watching Sword Douluo's departing figure, Ning Fengzhi murmured softly.
He didn't want his daughter to be heartbroken, so he hoped Su Mo would indeed surprise him.
...
Outside Shrek Academy, a long sword streaked across the sky, carrying a figure—Sword Douluo.
Sword Douluo didn't plan to meet Su Mo in secret. Since he was here, he would appear openly.
After all, his presence would also send a message, making it clear to Shrek's teachers and students that Ning Rongrong had powerful backing.
Buzz—
However, just as Sword Douluo approached Shrek Academy, a hammer suddenly flew up from the ground, hurtling toward him.
"Hmph—"
Sword Douluo let out a light snort and casually gathered sword energy, easily repelling the hammer.
"Come out!"
Standing atop the Seven Kill Sword, Sword Douluo calmly called down to the ground.
The attack from the opponent just now was casual, intended only to block his approach, so Sword Douluo didn't take it as an outright provocation.
Moreover, seeing that it was the Clear Sky Hammer that appeared from the ground was the main reason he refrained from further action.
"Senior Chenxin, I apologize for my earlier offense!"
With those words, a disheveled and downcast figure emerged from below. As he spoke, the figure reached out, summoning the Clear Sky Hammer that had fallen in the distance back into his hand.
The person then absorbed the hammer back into his body. As he raised his head to look at Sword Douluo, his face was revealed.
"You are...?"
Sword Douluo descended from his sword, now standing on the ground. He looked at the worn-out figure of the man before him but couldn't quite confirm who he was.
"Tang Hao," the man replied in a deep, quiet voice, revealing his name.
There was a hint of desolation in his tone. It seemed that even his appearance had changed so much that others couldn't recognize him anymore.
"Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao!"
"So, it's you!"
Sword Douluo stared at Tang Hao in surprise. He hadn't recognized him at first.
The once proud and brilliant figure of the Clear Sky Twin Stars now stood before him in such a ragged and worn-out state.
"Yes, it's me. Senior, just call me Tang Hao. May I ask what brings you to Shrek Academy today, Senior Chenxin?"
Tang Hao nodded silently, then went straight to the point with his question.
"Naturally, I've come to visit our sect's little princess. But tell me, why did you stop me?"
Sword Douluo looked at Tang Hao, puzzled.
"I figured as much," Tang Hao sighed. He wouldn't have revealed himself unless it was necessary.
Tang Hao continued, "In that case, there's something I want to inform you about first, Senior."
"You're not about to tell me something related to Su Mo, are you?"
Sword Douluo suddenly realized that Tang Hao's appearance might have something to do with Su Mo. Could it be that Tang Hao had been helping Su Mo obtain his spirit rings?
Could Su Mo and Tang Hao be connected?
"No, Senior Chenxin, what I want to say has nothing to do with Su Mo, nor is there any relationship between us," Tang Hao shook his head with a wry smile, knowing that Sword Douluo had misunderstood.
"The student in Shrek Academy named Tang San—he is my son!"
"And what I want to tell you isn't about my son but about a girl named Xiao Wu!"
"..."
Tang Hao didn't waste any more words. He quickly explained the matter.
The main thing he wanted to reveal was that Xiao Wu was a 100,000-year spirit beast in human form.
He hoped that Sword Douluo wouldn't take action against her.
Since he had to disclose Xiao Wu's identity, Tang Hao also had no choice but to reveal that Tang San was his son. Only by doing so could he explain why he didn't want Sword Douluo to harm Xiao Wu.
Moreover, given that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was one of the upper three sects, Tang Hao wasn't afraid of exposing Tang San's identity to them.
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