Tang San, You're So Weak-Why Do You Still Dream of Protecting Me?

Stealing the Eight Spider Lances to strengthen our side is just a bonus; the most important thing is to weaken Tang San.

Without the Eight Spider Lances, the Man Faced Demon Spider Soul Ring became quite ordinary for Tang San.

According to You Chen's observation, Tang San has actually changed his mind about Soul Ring Configuration and plans to switch to a support type. He will rely on the absorption power of the Blue Silver Grass and the effects of the Mysterious Heaven Skill to achieve Soul Power recovery speed that is dozens of times faster than others. This will help support his Hidden Weapon system, allowing him to use those powerful Hidden Weapon techniques without any worries.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't have chosen the Man Faced Demon Spider for his third Soul Ring.

Even if the driving force was to save Xiao Wu, which led him to absorb the Man Faced Demon Spider's Soul Ring in a moment of desperation, it still doesn't seem very plausible.

It was as if some invisible force had concocted a reason to get Tang San to absorb the Soul Ring and acquire the External Soul Bone.

Now, You Chen has deprived Tang San of the greatest benefit from forcibly absorbing the unwanted Soul Ring, which is a complete negative benefit for Tang San.

However, for You Chen, whether or not Tang San can be weakened this time is not so important. What is really important is whether Tang San can regain his momentum after this weakening.

It's not the same as the slight weakening of Notting City.

You Chen has already picked the Immortal Herb.

Tang Hao You Chen have already been captured. Therefore, Tang San's journey to becoming Soul King in one go, as depicted in the original story, is likely over.

Blue Silver King, You Chen was also killed.

You Chen also stole the External Soul Bone.

Sea God Island will likely be brought under control in the future.

The sacrifice of Da Ming Er Ming would not have been possible without Xiao Wu's involvement.

In the original novel, You Chen had already taken care of Tang San's most important opportunities in advance.

The only thing left that could bring about a qualitative change and a significant improvement for Tang San is the Divine Slaughter's Domain of the Slaughter City.

Without Tang Hao, Tang San would have had no one to guide him, and logically speaking, it would have been impossible for him to reach the Slaughter City.

But You Chen felt that the protagonist was hard to predict; it was really uncertain. Who knew Tang San might be inexplicably imprisoned in the Slaughter City as Evil Soul Master, and then, by a twist of fate, obtain the Divine Slaughter's Domain?

However, You Chen does not intend to actively sever the connection to the Slaughter City.

He wanted to see if Tang San, having almost completely squandered his original opportunities, could still rise back to the heights he deserved.

But...

"Aren't you going to rescue Xiao Wu yet?"

You Chen couldn't help but think as he looked at Tang San, who had suddenly become calm and unhurried.

Shrek's journey through the Star Dou Great Forest is basically the same as the original story.

It's possible that some of his memories are hazy, but Tang San, in a moment of panic, sneaks off to chase after Xiao Wu, only to run into her again when she returns, and then rejoins the Shrek team... That's how it all unfolded.

But reality is not like that.

After Tang San ran away and killed the Man Faced Demon Spider, he encountered Meng Yiran, the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny, and then the Shrek team caught up with him.

Meng Yiran's side started a fight on the grounds that Tang San had stolen their Soul Beast again, and then inexplicably started a betting contest. If Tang San won, Meng Yiran would have to give Tang San a kiss...

Logically, Tang San should be so afraid that something might happen to Xiao Wu that he would waste time playing any bets with Meng Yiran.

This action, just like his previous anxiety, was completely fake; it felt very disjointed.

But this scene actually happened right before You Chen's eyes.

After absorbing the Soul Ring, Tang San was still in no hurry. As if he wanted to finish the previous act, he expressed his determination to the Shrek Academy members. After the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny declared that the Titan Giant Ape had at least the strength of Titled Douluo, he said that he would continue to search for Xiao Wu's whereabouts alone.

Then, for no apparent reason, things got sentimental. Oscar and Ma Hongjun both said that they were a team and how could they let Tang San go into danger alone, and so on.

If this weren't the Star Dou Great Forest, they probably would have shouted, "Because we are Shrek Academy!" and then a rousing background music would have started playing.

However, the students couldn't grasp the situation, Zhao Wuji, the teacher in charge, couldn't afford to act crazy along with them.

He solemnly expressed his determination to bring Tang San back even if it meant knocking him unconscious.

Tang San, to put it bluntly, is a person who does things his own way.

In his past life, he claimed to value the sect most while secretly learning the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.

It's pretty much the same in this life, coming to the Douluo Continent. In the original timeline, he was very respectful to Yu Xiaogang, as if he regarded all of Yu Xiaogang's words as gospel. But after the initial dependence, he actually began to respect his own ideas more when choosing the Soul Ring and Soul Beast for the fourth ring.

The same is true now.

If Zhao Wuji were to use a softer approach, Tang San would naturally be willing to respect his master.

But if you try to force him and obstruct his thoughts and will, then don't blame Tang Fozu for being ruthless and acting on behalf of Heaven.

Seeing Zhao Wuji reprimand him for his reckless actions in a stern tone, Tang San's eyes turned cold, and he finally couldn't hold back any longer, so he used Hidden Weapon to launch a sneak attack on Zhao Wuji.

"Gurgle!"

Zhao Wuji never expected Tang San to make such a sudden move. Without using his Martial Soul Possession, and with Tang San 'Tang San cultivation having broken through, he was caught off guard and fell to the ground with a glare.

"Teacher!"

Oscar exclaimed, looking at Tang San: "Tang San, how could you lay a hand on Teacher Zhao?!"

Ma Hongjun, standing to the side, also looked incredulous.

Tang San said calmly, "Don't worry, it's just an anesthetic injection. Teacher Zhao will recover in three minutes at most. Xiao Ao, Fatty..."

Tang San looked at the two of them, a touched expression on his face, and said, "I appreciate your kindness. But as Teacher Zhao said, you don't need to mess around with me. You can stay here; Teacher Zhao needs someone to look after him."

Having said that, he disappeared into the jungle using the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun were both speechless for a moment.

After a long pause, Oscar said in a deep voice, "He deliberately targeted Teacher Zhao so that we could stay and not be implicated."

Regarding Oscar's reading comprehension, Ma Hongjun wholeheartedly agreed, "Just wait, I believe that with the mistress's abilities, she will definitely be able to return safely!"

However, at this moment, after Tang San had dawdled for so long, Xiao Wu had already returned to the core area of Star Dou Great Forest.

No matter how hard Tang San chased, it was too late.

To be honest, You Chen was really curious about what would happen if Tang San continued to pursue the matter.

Surely we won't get eaten by Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that suddenly appears?

So in the end, he accidentally entered the Lake of Life, and then inexplicably awakened the beasts like Di Tian, thus gaining their favor.

Given the current situation, Tang San still wants to defy fate, and in You Chen's view, this is basically how things will develop.

But You Chen was not one to have fun.

On the contrary, he prefers to follow his own plan step by step, keeping the situation and changes under his control.

Therefore, he naturally wanted to proceed according to the original plan.

Otherwise, if he were to choose the option that maximizes his own interests, he wouldn't have needed to cut off Tang San's path to becoming stronger so completely.

Instead, we should ensure that this much-wilted leek can grow successfully, then raise it in captivity and harvest it.

Judging from the mission rewards that Tang San previously revealed, this is definitely the most robust leek (a metaphor for someone who is exploited and exploited).

However, You Chen chose to give some respect to the mysterious concept of the protagonist's halo.

So, after Tang San had only followed the Titan Giant Ape's trail for half an hour, You Chen appeared, controlling the Xiao Wu illusion created by Stardust Phantom.

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San was trying to remain calm as he sped through the jungle when a slender figure suddenly appeared in his Purple Demon Eyes, and he froze.

As if hearing Tang San's exclamation, a figure emerged from the forest.

"Tang San?"

Xiao Wu looked rather disheveled at this moment, her clothes were torn in many places, and her neat scorpion braids were now messy. This perfectly matched the appearance of someone who had been captured by Soul Beast and was fleeing in panic.

"Xiao Wu, are you alright?"

Tang San looked excited and asked, "By the way, what about that Titan Giant Ape? It didn't do anything to you, did it? How did you escape from it?"

But after a moment, he suddenly shook his head. "Never mind, none of that matters. The most important thing is that you are safe and sound!"

"Yes, thank you for your concern." Xiao Wu smiled slightly.

Tang San immediately suppressed his excitement and joy, and hurriedly said, "Xiao Wu, it's very dangerous here. I sensed the auras of many powerful Soul Beast. I'll take you back now! We'll be safe once we reach Teacher Zhao!"

However, Xiao Wu showed no intention of leaving, shaking her head and saying, "No need, I plan to leave Shrek Academy."

Tang San was taken aback, then said urgently, "It doesn't matter if we don't go back to Shrek, the key is to leave the Star Dou Great Forest safely with the academy's team! Don't joke around with your safety, Xiao Wu!"

Although Tang San was shocked and uncertain about Xiao Wu's sudden departure, just like those honest husbands who would eventually "choose to forgive her," in Tang San's heart, Xiao Wu's personal safety was the most important thing at this moment, and everything else could be put aside and forgiven.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu finally frowned her beautiful eyebrows. "No need, Tang San. I was able to escape from the Titan Giant Ape, and I naturally have my own methods. I am confident that I can leave the Star Dou Great Forest safely. Let's part ways here."

Seeing Xiao Wu's firm refusal, Tang San was suddenly shocked.

Perhaps it felt too sudden...

Perhaps it was because he didn't want to part ways with Xiao Wu so inexplicably...

Perhaps he realized he wasn't important to Xiao Wu, and felt resentful...

He blurted out, "No! I can't leave you alone in such a dangerous place! Xiao Wu, I don't know why you want to leave. What's wrong? What difficulties are you facing? You can tell me! No matter how many hardships and dangers we face, I will definitely protect you!"

Seeing Tang San's anxious expression, Xiao Wu's eyes flashed with disgust and contempt. "Enough! Tang San, I think you should be more worried about yourself than me. You're so weak, how can you say you want to protect me?"

As he spoke, four rings of Soul Ring, one yellow and one purple, appeared and swirled around him.

Tang San's eyes widened. "Soul... Sect...!?"

He looked incredulous.

Tang San did know that Xiao Wu's cultivation progress was faster than his, but he only thought that she was at most three or four levels ahead.

Who knew that he had only just broken through to the third ring, while Xiao Wu was already Four-Ring Soul Ancestor!?

Xiao Wu looked down at Tang San and said calmly, "Tang San, I thought that since we were both born with Innate Full Soul Power, you were a genius no less than me, and perhaps even someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with me in the future. Who knew you would be so worthless? How exactly have you been cultivating these past few years? I really wonder what you were doing while I was diligently cultivating? The teachers at Shrek called you a genius, a monster, and you really thought you were exceptionally talented? You are not worthy of your qualifications at all! That's why I'm leaving Shrek, because I don't want to be corrupted by your decadence and addicted to Shrek's genius games."

Tang San was speechless.

He wanted to say that he had never been complacent, and had never considered himself exceptionally talented because of the comments made by the Shrek Academy teachers...

But when he looked at the four Soul Rings, he couldn't say a word.

And...

Perhaps he did not slack off, but did he really not become arrogant because of what the teachers said?

He was somewhat bewildered, because he realized he couldn't completely deny that he had become somewhat arrogant.

He met Xiao Wu's contemptuous gaze. Despite being rebuked and mocked like this, he felt no hatred or anger, only shame and remorse.

He felt as if he had nowhere to hide in front of Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu didn't belittle herself for baseless reasons; rather, her reasons were far too valid.

Both of them had Innate Full Soul Power, but Xiao Wu was already at the fourth ring, while he was a whole level behind. In Xiao Wu's eyes, wasn't that a fall from grace?

Putting myself in Xiao Wu's shoes, I'd probably despise myself too.

Tang San couldn't help but think this.

'The reason my cultivation speed is so much slower than Xiao Wu's is probably because my true talent isn't Innate Full Soul Power, but rather pseudo- Innate Soul Power cultivated through the Mysterious Heaven Skill. My true talent needs to be discounted.'

Tang San felt heartbroken. Xiao Wu was fine, but he was fine too, and he hadn't been negligent at all!

But he couldn't explain, couldn't tell Xiao Wu that it was a misunderstanding.

While he was heartbroken, Xiao Wu's words also brought him a strange sense of joy.

"The fact that Xiao Wu said those things proves how much she cared about me before. Xiao Wu even had the idea of meeting me at the top! Doesn't that prove how much she values me?! The reason she's so angry, upset, and resolute is simply because Xiao Wu feels betrayed by me!"

I'm the one who disappointed Xiao Wu!

Tang San felt both secretly pleased and heartbroken.

"Xiao Wu, I... things aren't what you think!"

But what Tang San uttered were ultimately just dry, useless words.

Xiao Wu just sneered and then darted into the jungle.

Tang San quickly used his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to chase after him, shouting as he did so.

However, although Xiao Wu is described as Power Attack System, she can actually be considered a middle type between Power Attack System and Agility Attack System.

The gap was so large that even with Tang San's Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, he couldn't catch up and soon lost track of Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu..."

Tang San looked lost and dejected as he reached out his hand towards the Youyou forest ahead.