Tang Sect

All the spectators inside the Great Soul Arena were deeply shocked by Ma Hongjun's final blood-red Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring.

Is this really something a Soul Emperor could do? The other teams all had different expressions. The power of Ma Hongjun's last move had definitely exceeded the range of an ordinary Soul Emperor. No matter who they faced, they had no confidence that they could withstand it.

With such a powerful weapon at their disposal, how can they possibly deal with the Third Prince's Team?

Even the former Young Sect Master of the Star Crown Sect couldn't help but show a solemn expression on her face at this moment. If it were Phoenix Flame of this level, could she still withstand it? She wasn't sure.

But who can guarantee that Ma Hongjun can use such a move a few times in a short period of time? The Ice Attribute Soul Douluo and the Water Attribute Soul Saint were equally incredulous; this was no longer an attack that a simple Soul Emperor could achieve.

Even a full-force attack from a Soul Saint after unleashing their Martial Soul Avatar wouldn't be much different, would it?

Is this the strength and talent of young people on the mainland today? The student surpasses the teacher; the ancients were right.

In the Divine Fire Gate's preparation area, Baili Chiling and the others all had drastic changes in expression.

They lost! Baili Chiyan actually lost?!

Although Baili Chiyan did not concede defeat, and even preferred to be killed by Ma Hongjun rather than admit defeat, he carried the glory of the Divine Fire Gate.

But anyone with eyes can tell who won this battle.

If the two referees hadn't intervened, Baili Chiyan might have been reduced to ashes by now. As fellow Fire Attribute Soul Master, they knew all too well how terrifying Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Hellfire had been. They never imagined that the geniuses of the Douluo Continent had become so powerful.

There are actually Soul Master in the world who are even more skilled at manipulating fire than their Divine Fire Gate, and those flames are no ordinary flames; they are absolutely close to the ultimate flames! If such a top-tier Fire Attribute Soul Master were to belong to their Divine Fire Gate, what great things could they not accomplish?

As for Baili Chiyan, who was the first to directly experience Ma Hongjun Phoenix Hellfire, he lay on the Spirit Dueling Platform, completely disoriented.

He exhausted all his Soul Power to resist the Phoenix Hellfire, but he still could not escape his final fate.

The sense of powerlessness was something he had never felt before. The close encounter with death made him truly believe that he was gone for a moment.

But he also had his pride, and he would never admit defeat, even if it meant death!

"To be his underling... for ten years..." This thought lingered in Baili Chiyan's mind at this moment. As the number one genius of the Divine Fire Gate in a hundred years, the hope of the entire sect, and the Young Sect Master...

Go be someone else's lackey? You might as well just die.

But he found that he no longer had the courage to die. Only after experiencing death up close did he realize that it was not an easy thing.

Ma Hongjun pulled out a Super Recovery Great Sausage from his Soul Tool and swallowed it. He then slowly approached Baili Chiyan and looked down at him.

The two stared at each other for a long time before Baili Chiyan's hoarse voice finally broke through his throat. "I... lost!"

In the viewing area of Divine Fire Gate, Baili Chiyan couldn't help but rush onto the Spirit Dueling Platform. He ran to Baili Chiyan's side and cried out, "Brother! Are you alright?!"

Seeing his anxious younger sister, Baili Chiyan's face turned bitter. His original confidence was completely shattered by Ma Hongjun at this moment, and he felt powerless as if he had lost his faith.

He originally thought that with his almost unbeatable abilities, he was invincible among those of the same level. He believed that this battle would not only showcase the power of the Divine Fire Gate, but also allow him to gain a prodigy.

But things didn't go as planned. Reality was so cruel. In the end, not only did he not get what he wanted, but he also lost miserably...

An elderly man among the protectors of the Divine Fire Gate quickly approached Ma Hongjun, a grim smile plastered on his face:

"Young friend, this was just a joke between children. Let's pretend the bet never happened. My Divine Fire Gate will provide appropriate compensation. How about it?"

Ma Hongjun turned his head slightly, looked at the old man beside him, and smiled, "Brother Baili just swore that no matter what the bet is, he will double it!"

"Two geniuses have served me for ten years, are you sure you can offer them the appropriate compensation?"

Dai Mubai and the others watched all this silently from the observation area. Behind them, several figures were ready to rush out at any moment.

Even if they don't make a move, the Soul Douluo and Soul Saint on the sidelines are already poised to strike. They are willing to see all sorts of exciting incidents happen on the field, but they will not allow anything unexpected to happen.

If the protector of the Divine Fire Gate were to attack the juniors at this moment, not only would the Divine Fire Gate Team be expelled and disqualified from the competition, but the Star Luo Empire would also launch a campaign against the entire Divine Fire Gate!

This is why the Iron-Blooded Star Luo Empire, a nation founded on martial prowess and blessed with a flourishing martial fortune, dares to allow its elite Soul Master to act arbitrarily.

Star Luo Emperor Dai Yutian Xingluo, seated at the head of the VIP section, was also watching the scene unfolding on the Spirit Dueling Platform with great interest. He wanted to see how the Divine Fire Gate would handle this matter.

The Divine Fire Gate protector's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but before he could continue speaking, Baili Chiyan's hoarse voice rang out again:

"Elder Ge, now that the bet has been made, I will naturally keep my word. Everyone in my Divine Fire Gate is a man of integrity and keeps his promises. How could I possibly go back on my word?"

With his sister's help, Baili Chiyan struggled to his feet and exchanged a glance with Ma Hongjun: "However... please forgive my boastful words. I cannot do double the bet, but Baili Chiyan is willing to follow you for ten years, serving you faithfully and at your service!"

No sooner had Baili Chiyan finished speaking than two sharp voices rang out.

"Elder brother!"

"Young Sect Master!"

Elder Ge's face turned green. "Young Sect Master, you are the sect's sole heir! How can you become a subordinate to an outsider? What will others think of my Divine Fire Gate?"

Elder Ge never imagined that his first appearance on the mainland after leaving the sect would lead to the death of the Young Sect Master.

Putting aside how this matter will be resolved, even after returning home, he, as the protector, will not escape punishment! Given the sect leader's temper, his good days are over.

But everyone knows Baili Chiyan's temper. Once he makes a decision, even the sect leader can only go along with it. Who can persuade him otherwise?

Ma Hongjun smiled slightly, took out a Super Recovery Great Sausage from his Soul Tool, and handed it to Baili Chiyan.

"Very good, I'm glad to hear that. Now, let's not waste other people's time. You and Elder Ge should have a good discussion. Just give me an answer after the competition is over."

After saying that, Ma Hongjun turned around and walked off the Spirit Dueling Platform, gracefully exiting amidst the cheers of his teammates.

Baili Chiyan took the Super Recovery Great Sausage that Ma Hongjun handed him and put it directly into his mouth.

Sensing the terrifying effects of the Super Recovery Great Sausage, a hint of surprise flashed in Baili Chiyan's eyes.

The exhilarating feeling of his Soul Power, injuries, and Spiritual Power rapidly recovering made him feel as if he had regained a sliver of life.

Baili Chiyan glanced at his sister, then at Elder Ge, and walked off the Spirit Dueling Platform and left the Great Soul Arena.

The members of the Divine Fire Gate hurriedly gave chase, leaving behind only the various teams and tens of thousands of spectators watching the show in the Great Soul Arena.

Finally, the referee looked at the empty Spirit Dueling Platform and slowly announced the winner, "Divine Fire Gate Team versus Third Prince's Team, One-on-One Mode, Ma Hongjun wins! Individual points +7, team points +7!"

There wasn't even a referee to announce the winner; everyone could see the result, and the final scene was truly spectacular! Although it's unclear whether Baili Chiyan was acting, his sheer audacity is undeniable and worthy of praise.

However, everyone also understood one thing: there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. No matter how many tricks you have up your sleeve or how talented you are, you must always have a sense of awe.

You're strong, but there's always someone stronger! Dai Mubai put his arm around Ma Hongjun's shoulder, a smile on his face, "I knew that kid couldn't withstand your move, you're really amazing!"

Zhu Zhuqing also recalled the first time she saw Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Hellfire: "Back then, even Mu Bai and I couldn't withstand the attack together. He's just a level 63 Soul Emperor, he can handle it!"

Zhu Zhuqing made a rare gesture, showing that although she was only level 56, it did not hinder Ma Hongjun's strength!

Ma Hongjun just smiled helplessly, "I don't think we'll be of much use in the next few days of the competition. Even with the boss's Super Recovery Great Sausage, it will take at least three days to recover. The rest of the competition will depend on you guys."

Dai Mubai nodded, and the others also looked confident. "Don't worry about leaving it to us. Just focus on recovering for the next three days."

Ma Hongjun nodded; he naturally trusted his teammates.

Dai Mubai chuckled, "Although this trump card has been exposed, gaining such a genius follower is still a good deal, right? I wonder what the boss's expression will be when he finds out you've taken on a follower."

Ma Hongjun paused for a moment. "I hope Baili Chiyan won't go back on his word. This kind of thing is probably not something he can decide alone. He has the entire Divine Fire Gate behind him."

Dai Mubai scoffed at this. "In terms of strength and background, who can compare to you?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun thought of his beloved boss. Yes, he had also transformed from an ignorant Little Fatty into Fire Phoenix.

He's no longer alone. With the Divine Fire Gate behind him, Baili Chiyan has his leader, which is enough for him.

Moreover, he felt that Baili Chiyan would not go back on his word; such a genius would disdain doing such a thing.

Of course, this possibility cannot be ruled out.

Ma Hongjun chuckled, "Who cares, I won!"

Everyone laughed and exclaimed, "We won!"

Heaven Dou City, the residence of the Strength Clan.

Tang Hao looked at Tang San in front of him, his eyes filled with obvious satisfaction. How long had it been? Little San had already mastered the secrets of the Clear Sky Nine Ultimates. His talent was far greater than Tang Hao's back then.

Watching Tang San retract the Clear Sky Hammer and concentrate on his breath, Tang Hao stepped forward and patted his son's shoulder. "Little San, you have now mastered the secrets of the Clear Sky Nine Ultimates. If you practice diligently in the future, your progress will be at lightning speed. You are the most talented child in my life, and even in the history of the sect, apart from your grandfather."

"Moreover, you possess Twin Martial Souls, and your future achievements may even surpass those of my grandfather, who is also your great-grandfather Tang Chen!"

Upon hearing his father's words, Tang San's eyes gleamed. He now naturally knew about his great -Tang Chen.

That was once one of the three peerless masters who dominated the continent, Level 99 Peerless Douluo, the invincible Clear Sky Douluo on land!

Tang San nodded emphatically. "Father, I will definitely strive to surpass my great-grandfather and personally avenge you and Mother!"

Tang Hao was pleased to hear this and smiled slightly, "Now my body has almost recovered, and I even feel that I have touched the bottleneck of level 96. We will naturally settle the affairs of the previous generation ourselves."

"Right now, your most important task is to focus on self-cultivation, primarily to improve your strength and broaden your horizons. In terms of strength, you should aim to emulate your great-grandfather. In terms of interpersonal skills, you can learn more from your Senior Student."

Upon hearing this, Tang San recalled the fear he had felt when he was dominated by Oscar.

He has a secret that no one knows: he has lived two lives.

Even after living two lives, there are still people of his age in this other world who can achieve what he couldn't do in both of his lives.

Tang San now deeply understands the principle that there are always people more capable than oneself and that there is always something beyond one's understanding. Whether it is cultivation or dealing with people, he is trying his best to learn from Oscar.

This is not shameful; on the contrary, he gained a great deal from it.

Tang Hao suddenly remembered that Tai Tan had come before, so he said, "By the way, Tai Tan has already taken care of the matter of changing the Strength Clan into the Tang Sect, and the disassembly and forging of those Hidden Weapon you gave me has also begun."

Upon hearing this, Tang San's smile widened even more. Finally... finally, the glory of the Tang Sect was about to be restored.

Tang San recalled when he persuaded his father, Tang San Tang Hao. He used the same method from the original story to convince Tang Hao, who, despite his honest and simple appearance, trusted his son and did not ask any further questions.

After all, everyone has their own secrets. He hadn't been by Tang San's side for a long time, so he was happy that his son had some opportunities.

Most importantly, while Tai Tan still acknowledges him as its master, it no longer recognizes the Clear Sky Sect.

Besides the Strength Clan, they have also gathered a considerable number of Soul Master. This group of people followed them not only because Tang Hao coerced and lured them with the Titled Douluo, but also for better development.

Now that the Strength Clan has been renamed the Tang Sect, these people can be considered to have a proper sect to belong to.

Tang Hao thought so too. Since this group of people couldn't return to the Clear Sky Sect, handing them over to his son was naturally the best option.

And to be honest, although Tang Hao was indeed tempted by Oscar's suggestion, he was too proud to return to the Clear Sky Sect.

So let's focus on developing the Tang Sect for my son first. As for the rest, we'll talk about it later...

Tang San thought for a moment and said, "Dad, this time when the Tang Sect was established, my Senior Student sponsored most of the funds. I also made a deal with him. The first batch of Tang Sect Hidden Weapons will be supplied to the Sword Sect first. I will trouble Elder Tai Tan and the others to speed up the process so that we can repay my Senior Student as soon as possible."

Tang Hao nodded upon hearing this. "That's right. Xiao Ao has treated us so well, so naturally we cannot forget our roots."

As he spoke, Tang Hao couldn't help but envy his son. "You rascal, you're really lucky to have met such a benefactor. Your current experience may be your good fortune in the future."

Tang San smiled slightly upon hearing this. He had long regarded Oscar as a true elder brother.

For him, without Oscar, there might not be the Tang San he is today.

P. S.: Typos will be corrected first and then fixed later.