Chen Feng's protagonist treatment

After hearing Di Tian's words, Gu Yue Ling frowned and said:

"You sound quite uncertain. How much of a degree is 'one' here?"

"It's just a little bit," Di Tian sighed. "The Elemental Gods used to be quite close to us Soul Beast, but after a disaster, almost all of Elemental Gods have perished."

"The reason I say 'a little' is mainly because the current Elemental Gods are the successors of the previous generation, and there might still be some familial ties between them and us. At least they won't deliberately target us."

The glimmer of hope that had just risen in Gu Yue Ling's heart vanished instantly.

She thought for a moment and asked:

What was that disaster?

"It was a Divine Realm War, but you don't need to worry about it; it's all in the past," Di Tian said somewhat vaguely.

Gu Yue Ling didn't press the matter further, but instead asked:

"I already know that the Spirit Hall is backed by the Angel God. Are there any other similar divine forces in this world?"

"Are you looking for a force capable of confronting the Spirit Hall?" Di Tian countered.

"That's right."

"There are some, but there's not much hope."

"Why?"

"Because that force is backed by the Sea God. Although He doesn't have much malice towards us Soul Beast, He doesn't show much favoritism either. Besides, it's difficult for ocean forces to get involved in land-based affairs. Both sides will be significantly weakened when they are on each other's home turf," Di Tian replied.

Gu Yue Ling was somewhat dejected upon hearing this, "Then is there no way out for us Soul Beast? We can never become gods, nor will we ever receive the favor of the gods."

"So they need to transform into humans, but unfortunately this path is too dangerous. A slight mistake could lead to death and annihilation. Although the two rabbits, one big and one small, are not very strong, their courage is truly extraordinary. They both chose to transform into humans one after the other. I wonder if the Little Rabbit will succeed in the end," Di Tian sighed.

"Don't forget I'm here," Gu Yue Ling said.

"Yes, and you too. I hope you can pave a way for us Soul Beast." Di Tian smiled and said, "Speaking of which, there's another force that might be able to help."

"What faction?"

"The Extreme North."

"The Extreme North?"

"That's right. The ones who would truly fight for the fate of Soul Beast are, of course, the Soul Beast forces. The Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North and their respective races are a formidable force, and it is said that they possess the Bloodline of the Ice God."

"However, I'm not sure about their current state or their attitude, so it's hard to say whether they can be of any help," Di Tian said.

Gu Yue Ling nodded. "I'll remember that. I'll find a chance to go and see it later."

Di Tian pondered for a moment, then advised, "Although they probably won't do anything to you because of your status Auspicious Beast, you still need to be extra careful and prioritize your own safety."

"Don't worry, I understand," Gu Yue Ling said with a smile. "By the way, I should probably start forming my Soul Ring too. Maybe I can find a Soul Beast to help me out?"

What are the requirements?

"A dragon species that excels in strength."

"OK."

While Gu Yue Ling Di Tian were discussing the fate of Soul Beast, an uninvited guest arrived at the Nine-Headed Serpent Academy.

At the main gate of the Academy stood an elderly man with white hair and beard.

Behind him, Tailong and Tainuo looked pained.

Not only that, Tainuo also had a bruise on his face, a scar that wasn't there when he left the Academy.

"Dad, let's just let it go. It's already embarrassing enough that I lost to a few kids. Luckily, not many people were watching at the time. But now you've made a big fuss about it," Tainuo said in a low voice, trying to persuade his father, Tai Tan.

"Are you afraid of losing face? Not only did you lose to a few kids, but you were also swindled out of 30,000 Gold Soul Coin by that scoundrel Zhao Wuji. How could I have such a useless son like you?" Tai Tan lectured in a booming voice.

"Dad, keep your voice down!" Tainuo glanced at the students around him who were looking over at the sound and quickly whispered.

Tai Tan snorted coldly, but didn't reveal any more dirt on his son.

At this moment, Chen Feng and the others had already been notified by their classmates and stopped training, rushing towards the door.

Behind them were the Golden Iron Triangle, who had followed along out of concern, and Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji asked Flender with some concern:

"Boss, are you even sure about this? You're not really going to fight that old guy at the school gate, are you? Poison Douluo isn't even in the Academy right now."

Although Dugu Bo is now Consultant to the Nine-Headed Serpent Academy, as a Titled Douluo, no one can restrict his whereabouts, so he disappears every few days.

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems," Flender said calmly.

Liu Erlong, standing to the side, snorted coldly and said:

"What's there to be afraid of? If that old man wants to fight, we'll fight him. His own son bullies the younger ones but gets taught a lesson by the kids instead, and he still has the nerve to come looking for trouble? It's a joke!"

She had a very loud voice, and what she said was heard by the students watching the play at the door and the teachers who came after hearing the news.

Feeling the gazes directed at him, Tainuo wished he could disappear into the ground.

Tai Tan glanced at Liu Erlong but ignored her, instead turning his gaze to Zhao Wuji.

At this moment, Chen Feng had already arrived at the school gate, said to Tai Tan:

"Are you here to see us, senior?"

Tai Tan withdrew his gaze from Chen Feng, then glanced at the children surrounding him, and asked calmly:

"Were you the ones who competed against my son before?"

"That's right." Chen Feng nodded.

This was the first time he had ever experienced something like what a protagonist in a novel would go through: after beating the young, the old would come; after beating the old, the even older would come.

Generally speaking, when the protagonist of a novel encounters such a situation, he will suffer greatly. Those older and even older beings will become experience points for the protagonist to grow stronger step by step, provided they are strong enough not to directly kill him.

I wonder if Chen Feng will receive this treatment; just thinking about it makes me a little excited.

After all, someone as handsome as him is usually the protagonist.

However, this time things took a different turn.

Just as Tai Tan was about to speak again, Bai Chenxiang, standing behind Chen Feng, whispered:

"Grandpa Tai Tan."

Actually, Bai Chenxiang had wanted to greet Tainuo when he came before, but the atmosphere wasn't very good, so she hesitated.

After Tainuo lost the match, he left immediately, and she didn't have a chance to say hello.

Bai Chenxiang knew Tainuo and Tai Tan, and had also met Tailong twice, because her grandfather had taken her to a gathering of the Four Clans before.

She was just younger back then, but now, due to her age and increased Soul Power, she looks much more mature.

In addition, Tainuo's attention wasn't on her when he arrived, so he didn't recognize her.

Seeing that Tai Tan was coming on strong and was likely to clash with his companions, Bai Chenxiang quickly came out to greet him, hoping to ease the tension.

Upon hearing Bai Chenxiang's voice, Tai Tan and the other two were taken aback.

Tai Tan carefully examined the Bai Chenxiang, feeling it looked somewhat familiar.

"Who are you?"

"I am Bai Chenxiang," Bai Chenxiang said.

Tai Tan's eyes widened. "You're that little girl from the Old White Bird family? You've changed so much in just a few years, I almost didn't recognize you."

"Hehe." Bai Chenxiang smiled a little shyly.

The reason her grandfather, Bai He, took her to the Four Clans gathering was mainly so that she could get some good food there and also get some gifts from the elders.

After all, the Speed Clan was on the verge of bankruptcy, so they were living a rather frugal life. This was Bai He's only option.

After the Min Clan joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, their lives naturally improved instantly. Therefore, when Bai He attended the gathering of the Four Clans again, he no longer brought Bai Chenxiang with him.

If you think about it, she hadn't seen Tai Tan and the others for about four or five years, so it's no wonder that Tai Tan didn't recognize her at first.

Tainuo was somewhat stunned; he truly had no idea that Bai Chenxiang was also in this Academy.

Recalling what had happened, he suddenly felt a chill and asked:

"Xiangxiang, what level are you at now?"

Tainuo clearly remembered that Chen Feng and the others were all at least Soul Elder, at least that's what the red-haired boy said.

However, he wasn't sure if this included Bai Chenxiang, because he clearly remembered that Bai Chenxiang was only about eleven years old at the moment.

"It's the Soul Elder," Bai Chenxiang said.

Tainuo was immediately surprised, and Tai Tan frowned and asked:

"Did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect give you some kind of medicine? Your cultivation level seems a bit off."

He knew that the Min Clan had joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Tai Tan didn't have much dissatisfaction with his old friend's choice.

Because he knew the difficulties of the Min Clan, and Ning Fengzhi had a good reputation, he also solved the problem of the Speed Clan's lack of offensive capabilities.

In the subsequent gatherings, Bai He's radiant appearance was undeniable, so Tai Tan had no objection to the Min Clan changing their allegiance.

He himself is loyal to the Clear Sky Sect, or more accurately, to Tang Hao, but he will not force others to be the same.

However, Bai Chenxiang's cultivation level is clearly not right now. With her talent, she shouldn't have reached this level at such a young age. Therefore, Tai Tan is somewhat worried that the Min Clan has been used by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Thinking that this was indeed the case, a hint of ferocity flashed in Tai Tan's eyes.

Seeing Tai Tan's expression, Chen Feng knew what he was doubting, so he smiled and said:

"Senior, do you think Senior Bai is a muddle-headed person?"

Tai Tan paused for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

If Bai He were truly foolish, the Speed Clan would have collapsed long ago. How could they have persisted for so long despite their inherent disadvantages?

"But what about Xiangxiang's cultivation level?" Tai Tan was somewhat puzzled.

"Senior, this isn't the place to talk. Let's go to the Academy and discuss this in detail. I also wrote back to the sect earlier, and Uncle Ning, Senior Bai, and Senior Niu should be coming soon." Chen Feng gestured for Tai Tan to join them.

Tai Tan pondered for a moment, nodded, and then said to Tainuo and Tailong:

"You guys go back first."

Tainuo and Tailong both breathed a sigh of relief and quickly agreed:

Yes, Dad/Grandpa.

On the way back, Tainuo couldn't help but complain to Tailong:

Why didn't you tell me Xiangxiang was in your Academy?

If Tailong had told him about this earlier, he would still have come looking for trouble, but he definitely wouldn't have chosen to fight.

In Tainuo's eyes, Bai Chenxiang was almost like his niece, and he had to give his little niece some face, so he naturally wouldn't be so insistent on getting revenge.

That way, he wouldn't have suffered a nasty tactical ordeal and been extorted for 30,000 Gold Soul Coin.

Hearing his father's complaints, Tailong felt wronged.

"I didn't know she was in the Academy; I hadn't noticed her before."

Bai Chenxiang has changed so much since she was a child, and she's not particularly outstanding in Chen Feng's small team. How could Tailong have known that there was such a person in the Academy?

Besides, he and Bai Chenxiang hadn't seen each other many times when they were children. Even if he had seen them or heard their names, he wouldn't have remembered them. Isn't that normal?

Tainuo understood this principle too, and he sighed:

"Your father's reputation is completely ruined this time."

Chen Feng and his group, along with Tai Tan, headed into the Academy. The impending conflict vanished without a trace, bringing a sigh of relief to many.

The pressure from a Soul Douluo is considerable. In Dugu Bo's absence, a real fight would be a bad thing; at the very least, the Academy would be torn to shreds, and the students would be greatly affected.

However, Flender wasn't too worried, because he knew about Chen Feng's plan to call in reinforcements.

Just as the group was walking towards the Academy's Conference Room, a sudden ripple appeared in the space ahead, and several figures emerged from it.

"Oh dear, it seems we've arrived." Gu Rong smiled and looked at the group of people in front of her.

"Grandpa Gu, Dad, what brings you here?" Ning Rongrong happily jumped into Gu Rong's arms.

Ning Fengzhi to the side, couldn't help but say:

Why don't you hug Daddy first?

"What's wrong with Rongrong hugging me first? You, as her father, heartlessly sent Rongrong to the wilderness. I think Rongrong shouldn't have hugged you in the first place," Gu Rong scolded.

Flender coughed lightly, stepped forward, and said:

"Senior Bone Douluo, although my place can't compare to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it's not exactly some desolate wilderness, is it?"

Gu Rong looked around and commented:

"Well, it's alright. It's not exactly the middle of nowhere, but your previous place could easily be called the middle of nowhere."

"Well, the conditions were indeed a bit tough back then, but we've moved here now," Flender said.

"Alright, Uncle Bone, the key to an Academy is its faculty; the conditions are secondary. Besides, an overly privileged environment can foster arrogance in students." Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded to Flender.

"Dad, are you targeting me?" Ning Rongrong said, displeased.

"How could that be? Dad was just stating the facts," Ning Fengzhi said with a laugh.