Douluo: Did you move Danta here?

Chapter 497 The Second Move Unfolds
Given this situation, even a fool could understand that while he was away hunting souls, the Tang Clan had been attacked by hostile forces. He just didn't know if the main base of the Duchy of Salikel had fallen.

Thinking of the uncertain future of the Tang Clan, Tang San clenched his fists so tightly they cracked.

"Who on earth is it that can so accurately track my movements? It's one thing to use dirty tricks during the Soul Hunt, but to also attack the Tang Sect at the same time."

Even though he was constantly on guard to see if his movements had been detected, and as an assassin, his counter-surveillance skills were among the best in Douluo Continent, and in addition to his senses he also possessed the Purple Demon Eye, which was like a cheat code, he was still being played by others. A deep sense of powerlessness immediately crept into his heart.

Now he no longer holds any hope of reaching the peak of his strength through his own efforts, so the Divine Exam has become the most important thing. And the Tang Sect, which is related to the Divine Exam, seems to have fallen very likely. How can he suppress the anger in his heart?

Although he knew the outcome at the main camp might not be good, Tang San had no other choice at the moment. He still planned to go back and see, after all, he had left a backup plan. If things ultimately didn't work out, he could still retain a last glimmer of hope.

A few days later, Tang San entered the territory of Tosk Province. Without stopping, he went straight to the Shuzhong Restaurant. As the first place where the Tang Sect received business since it started operating, Tosk Province had a large number of Tang Sect personnel. If even this place was wiped out, then the Duchy of Salikel would most likely no longer be under the control of the Tang Sect.

However, when Tang San saw those four familiar characters, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. The people coming and going in the restaurant were all familiar faces to him.

When Tang San, completely shrouded in black robes, entered the restaurant, the Tang Clan members inside immediately became alert. They had suffered too many ambushes and heavy losses recently, to the point that they were now on edge. How could they not be wary of such a suspicious person suddenly appearing?
"Don't panic, it's me."

The familiar voice instantly put the members at ease, and they bowed respectfully to Tang San.

"Master of the Gate."

"I've met the sect master!"

"Sect Master, you're finally back! You must stand up for us!"

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Pulling down his cloak to reveal his cold, sinister face, Tang San frowned upon hearing the commotion around him, and then spoke:

"Is Demon Eagle here? Have him come to see me. I will make arrangements once I understand the whole story."

"This"

Tang San, who originally wanted to learn the whole story from Demon Eagle, his capable henchman, realized from the hesitant expressions of the members that Demon Eagle was most likely gone.

Without feeling sad, Tang San immediately scanned the members of the restaurant. After spotting a Soul Saint-level deacon, Tang San immediately pointed him out of the crowd.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

"Master, we were taking on assassination missions as usual, but starting more than ten days ago, disciples who went out kept disappearing. No matter how we searched, we couldn't find any trace of them. Finally, Elder Ma gave an order for the members who went out to return to their respective branches. But since then, apart from the Tosk Province branch and the headquarters, almost all the other branches have been attacked and destroyed."

"Walton and Elder Ma suspect that it was the Evil Extermination Sect within the Heavenly Frost Duchy that did it. They dare not act rashly and can only wait for your return to make a decision."

After hearing the general outline of what had happened, Tang San nodded almost imperceptibly, his brain starting to work at lightning speed.

If the Evil Extermination Sect was indeed behind this, then what is the reason for leaving the Tosk Province branch intact? With their strength, they could easily wipe out this place as well. At that time, the Tang Sect's influence would shrink back to the territory of the Principality of Salikel, and it is even possible that they would return to the Killing Town.

After thinking for a long time, Tang San's expression suddenly changed, because he thought of a possibility: could it be that the other party deliberately stayed here to wait for him to come to the Tosk Province branch? The purpose was probably to prevent him from having the opportunity to return to headquarters.

"Damn it!" With that thought, Tang San's mind started racing as he considered a solution.

Amidst the bewildered glances of the members, Tang San's blood-red eyes swept over each of them before he issued his orders.

"Have everyone from the Tosk branch assemble here immediately."

"Yes, Master."

Although he didn't know the reason, the Soul Saint-level member didn't dare to ask any more questions. He quickly flew out of the restaurant to inform the members scattered throughout the city.

Nearly an hour later, a hundred or so Tang Clan members gathered in the Shu Zhong Restaurant. Their strength was at least at the Soul Master level, and there were three Soul Saint level members. Now everyone was waiting for Tang San to give the order to break through the current predicament.

But as soon as Tang San gave the order, everyone's expression turned to astonishment.

"Now, you will immediately disperse and leave the province of Tosk. You do not need to have a destination, but go as far away from the Far East as possible, and remember, never return to headquarters."

"Sect leader, shouldn't we be organizing a counterattack? They're scattering and fleeing!"

The Soul Saint was silenced by Tang San's icy glare before he could finish speaking.

"If you escape, you still have a sliver of hope. Staying here means certain death. Those people are probably waiting for me to arrive. Now that I'm here, they'll probably start making their move soon."

"what?"

Everyone looked at each other for a moment, and they all saw the look of horror in their companions' eyes. They never expected that the reason why the Tox Province branch had not been attacked for so long was this.

"Then what about you, Sect Leader?"

“I’m going back to headquarters to live and die with the Tang Clan. If you are lucky enough to escape, you may continue to walk the path as Tang Clan disciples or live in anonymity. There’s no need to stay here and die.”

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They were just a group of people who had gathered for profit, and how much sense of belonging could they have to the Tang Clan after only a year?
Now that they've heard they won't have to die for the Tang Clan, these people are overjoyed. They wouldn't even think of refusing.

"Sect Master, you must be careful. Your subordinate will be waiting for your orders elsewhere."

"Yes, yes, me too. I will always wait for the sect leader's summons."

"Me too."

As the first person walked out of the restaurant, the Tang Clan disciples gathered there immediately scattered like birds and beasts. They left without looking back, but they did not notice that as they turned around, Tang San waved his hand into the air, and a colorless smoke immediately dissipated into the air.

Once the restaurant was empty, Tang San's eyes turned completely cold.

"My divine exam depends on your help to lay the foundation, so don't let me down."

(End of this chapter)