Dealing with Tang San, I Had Plenty of Strength and Tricks

Bibi Dong's expression changed. Qian Xunji, that old bastard, must have sensed what was happening at Pope's Hall and impatiently summoned her to question her about it.

After all, how many people in the world possessed such formidable Soul Power? Besides, what if that Soul Power had been released by Bibi Dong?

Pope's Hall and Elder Hall had never gotten along.

"Tell them I'll be there shortly." Bibi Dong looked displeased. Seeing that something was wrong, the Soul Master who had delivered the message hurriedly left.

"Come with me." Bibi Dong said, "I'll take you to meet Spirit Hall's Golden Generation."

"Mm."

Jiang Mian and the others obediently followed behind Bibi Dong. After several twists and turns, they finally arrived at an open area.

The place resembled a training ground, with several buildings around it. They were likely where Hu Liena and the others lived.

"Come out and meet your new companions." Bibi Dong tapped the ground with her scepter, and several people slowly emerged from the rooms.

Jiang Mian recognized the first three. They were Spirit Hall's Golden Generation: Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena.

As for those behind them, Jiang Mian did not know them. They were probably talented youths as well, though far inferior to the first three.

"Teacher, why did you call us?" Hu Liena looked at Jiang Mian and unexpectedly found herself smitten. Could a man really be this handsome?

Jiang Mian keenly noticed Hu Liena's unusual gaze. Somewhat lacking confidence, he touched his face without saying anything.

Bibi Dong said, "This is Jiang Mian. From now on, he and the young lady beside him will join you."

"Yes." As the team leader, Xie Yue naturally accepted Bibi Dong's order. When Yan saw the way Hu Liena looked at Jiang Mian, jealousy stirred in his heart.

Yan immediately challenged him. "Friend, what level are you? What makes you qualified to join Spirit Hall's Golden Generation?"

"Twelve years old, Soul Power level fifty-two." Jiang Mian spread his hands, wearing an expression that said everyone here was trash. "Friend, do you think I'm qualified?"

"Jiang Mian... that name sounds familiar." Xie Yue seemed to have heard Jiang Mian's name somewhere before, but he could not recall where.

The person standing before you was the guy wanted by Spirit Hall.

"Interesting. Want to spar with me?" Yan rolled his neck and said, "I won't bully you."

Jiang Mian ignored him and turned to Bibi Dong. Their eyes met, and she seemed to be saying that she wanted to see Jiang Mian's abilities too.

"Friend, since it's just a spar..." Jiang Mian's lips curved slightly as he sneered, "I won't use my Martial Soul. Wouldn't want people saying I bullied you."

"Big words require real skill to back them up." Yan waved at the people around them, signaling for them to clear the area.

Jiang Mian calmly straightened his collar, clasped his hands behind his back, and quietly waited for Yan to make his move.

"Yan, Flame Lord Martial Soul, level forty-seven assault-type Battle Soul Ancestor."

"Mm. Come on."

Yan raised his brows. This brat could not even be bothered to introduce himself? He really did not take Yan seriously at all.

"Second Soul Skill, Granite!"

Yan shouted, and his right arm instantly turned to stone. Magma flowed through the cracks. This move both strengthened his attack and enhanced his defense.

"A Flame Lord, huh? Interesting." Yan smiled faintly. He thought this kid had potential.

During his nearly three hundred thousand years of life, he had fought Flame Lord soul beasts before. As for the outcome, it was obvious—Yan was still alive.

Flames wrapped around Jiang Mian's right hand as he effortlessly caught Yan's second Soul Skill. The flames on Jiang Mian's hand then spread toward Yan like a swimming dragon!

"Not good."

Realizing something was wrong, Yan swung his left leg at Jiang Mian. Jiang Mian blocked with his left hand, grabbed Yan's ankle, and used his force against him to fling him away.

The current Jiang Mian possessed multiple ultimate attributes within his body. Dealing with a mere Flame Lord was effortless.

Yan rolled twice across the ground before barely steadying himself.

His cheeks flushed as regret suddenly filled him. He had embarrassed himself in front of the goddess, and that brat had not even summoned his Martial Soul!

"First Soul Skill, Hellish Magma Charge!"

Yan slammed both hands onto the ground, and a crimson glow immediately flashed beneath Jiang Mian's feet.

Jiang Mian remained perfectly calm. Though he did not move his feet, Yan's Hellish Magma Charge could not rise up at all.

Jiang Mian possessed ultimate fire. This bit of magma did not dare act up before him.

"Damn it!" Yan roared, abandoning his Soul Skills altogether as he tried to engage Jiang Mian in close combat.

He threw a punch. Jiang Mian sidestepped, and both his hands were already on Yan's shoulders. If Jiang Mian had not held back, one of Yan's arms would have already been dislocated.

Yet Yan still refused to accept it. After breaking free, he threw another punch straight at Jiang Mian's face.

Jiang Mian moved lightly with the wind beneath his feet, constantly dodging Yan's attacks.

"He can toy with Yan, someone at the same level as him, without even using his Martial Soul?" Hu Liena exclaimed. "He's not only handsome, he's this strong too!"

"What's gotten into you?" Xie Yue helplessly teased Hu Liena. His sister was good in every way and highly talented, but she was far too easily swept up in romance. The moment she saw a handsome man, she became smitten.

Still, Jiang Mian was the only man who had ever made Hu Liena swoon like this.

Seizing an opening, Jiang Mian grabbed Yan's wrist and threw him away.

"Sky Rend Claw."

Jiang Mian's lips curled up slightly. He vanished in a flash, and no one could see his movements. When he reappeared the next second, Yan's shirt bore four blade-like tears, yet the flesh beneath was completely unharmed.

Even a Titled Douluo might not be capable of such precise control over strength.

"He can completely suppress Yan's Flame Lord Martial Soul?" Xie Yue's eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "Just who is he?"

"You've already lost." Jiang Mian calmly walked back to the group and scoffed. "With your level of skill, you dare call yourself part of the Golden Generation?"

"You!"

Yan flew into a rage from humiliation and wanted to use another Soul Skill, but Bibi Dong teleported to his side and said flatly, "A loss is a loss. Don't humiliate yourself further."

"Yes." Faced with Bibi Dong, Yan's spirit immediately deflated. He obediently walked over to Hu Liena, his eyes filled with unwillingness.

"This little fellow is interesting." Yan walked up to Yan and carefully examined his body. "A Flame Lord Martial Soul. It has been a long time, old friend."

"Who are you?" Yan instinctively tried to step back, only to discover that he could not move at all. His legs felt as though they had been filled with lead.

"Do not be rude." Bibi Dong respectfully bowed to Yan and asked, "Senior, do you wish to teach this child?"

"Since Xiao Mian agreed to your request, I naturally have to honor it." Yan nodded. "But I'll only teach this one. Forget about the others."

"Thank you, Senior." Bibi Dong bowed slightly to Yan, the greatest courtesy she could offer as the Pope.

"S-Senior, you are...?" Seeing Bibi Dong's attitude toward Yan, Yan trembled all over. He stammered, "T-Thank you for your favor, Senior."

"Mm." Yan nodded in satisfaction. "With the Flame Lord's strength, given enough time, he may not be unable to reach my current level."

Bear Lord chuckled. Since Yan had taken a disciple, Bear Lord could not stay idle either.

"You there." Bear Lord lifted a hand and pointed at Xie Yue, asking with a smile, "You're the captain, right? Let me see your Martial Soul."

"Yes." Xie Yue had good judgment. This burly giant clearly was no ordinary person, so he immediately summoned his Martial Soul.

"Xie Yue, Moon Blade Martial Soul, level forty-seven assault-type Battle Soul Ancestor."

"Very sharp." Bear Lord weighed the Moon Blade in his hand and smiled. "It suits my Sky Rend Claw. I'll take you as my disciple."

"Thank you, Senior." Xie Yue's eyes shone as he hurriedly knelt and kowtowed three times to Bear Lord.

Now, in Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, Hu Liena's teacher was Bibi Dong, Xie Yue had acknowledged Bear Lord, and Yan had acknowledged Yan. Their futures would surely be limitless.

"I'm telling you, work hard." Bear Lord patted Xie Yue on the shoulder and said with a grin, "At the very least, don't lose to that guy's disciple, or I'll kill you!"

"Yes." Xie Yue shuddered. Although Bear Lord was smiling as he spoke, that killing intent was no act. If Xie Yue lost to Yan, Bear Lord might truly kill him.

"Jiang Mian and this young lady will be your companions from now on." Bibi Dong instructed, "They are much younger than you, yet their Soul Power is nearly equal to yours. You understand what I mean, right?"

If they did not work hard, they would be trampled beneath others' feet!

Nan Meng looked at Bibi Dong and unconsciously curled her lips, seeming to dislike Bibi Dong immensely.

Jiang Mian noticed Nan Meng's reaction. He knew Bibi Dong was currently undergoing the Rakshasa God's trial. Jiang Mian had to stop Bibi Dong from becoming a bloodthirsty, possessive beauty later on.

Nan Meng possessed the Eye of Destiny, and she had been born from heaven and earth. She naturally detested such wicked thoughts.

Jiang Mian felt that Nan Meng might prefer the holy light of the Angel God.

"Practice well here. I'm leaving." Bibi Dong instructed, "Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo will no longer come teach you. You will obey these two Seniors completely."

"Yes."

Bibi Dong headed for Elder Hall. Jiang Mian looked at Spirit Hall's Golden Generation and smiled. "Let me introduce myself again. My name is Jiang Mian, and from now on, I'll be your brother."

"My name is Zhu Zhuqing." Zhu Zhuqing introduced herself coolly.

"My name is Nan Meng. You can call me Xiao Meng." Nan Meng made up a name for herself on the spot.

"Hello." Xie Yue nodded in welcome.

"Jiang Mian. What a nice name." Hu Liena crooked a finger and smiled. "Little Brother Mian, please take good care of me from now on."

Looking at Hu Liena, Jiang Mian could not help sighing inwardly. She really was seductive. As expected of someone with a Fox Spirit Martial Soul. And it seemed she had been smitten with him just now.

A looks addict.

Yan looked somewhat displeased, but Yan suddenly reminded him from beside him, "By the rules, this Jiang Mian is my master. You'd better be more polite."

Yan shuddered and stiffly turned to look at Yan. Seeing that Yan was not joking, he immediately walked over to Jiang Mian with a smile and said, "Brother, we don't know each other without a fight. If you need anything later, just tell me. I'll climb mountains of blades and dive into seas of fire for you without hesitation."

"Easy, easy." Jiang Mian laughed heartily, patting Yan on the shoulder. "Captain Xie Yue, sorry for the trouble, but please prepare a few rooms for us."

"Just call me Xie Yue." With a glance from Xie Yue, the Soul Masters behind him immediately ran off to clean the vacant rooms.

"There's no rush to settle into rooms. Actually, I have an idea, though I'm not sure whether it'll work." Jiang Mian said.

"What idea?" Xie Yue asked.

"I want to train at the Great Soul Fighting Arena. Anyone want to come with me?" Jiang Mian asked.

"The Great Soul Fighting Arena? What's so interesting about that?" Hu Liena asked curiously. "Isn't it just a place where trash Soul Masters fight?"

"Exactly." Jiang Mian nodded. His purpose in going to the Great Soul Fighting Arena was simple: to beat Tang San senseless. But he could not say that aloud. "You can improve quickly in a place like that."

"Interesting." Xie Yue's lips curved slightly. "Jiang Mian, count me in. I'll go with you."

"Me too." Yan did not want to miss this chance to build a good relationship with Jiang Mian. Even his master had to obey Jiang Mian, so what was Yan worth?

"It's the first time I've seen Brother and Yan so proactive. Count me in too." Hu Liena covered her mouth and laughed.

The other Soul Masters looked at one another, ultimately choosing not to go with Jiang Mian.

"With Xiao Meng and Zhuqing, that makes six of us?" Jiang Mian said. "Then let's go."

"Set off." Bear Lord patted his belly and gave the order.

The group headed grandly toward the Great Soul Fighting Arena, while another group was preparing to set out as well.

At Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and said with an air of profundity, "Little San, I'll take you all to the Great Soul Fighting Arena for training and to gain practical combat experience."

"Teacher, we just obtained our third Soul Rings. Shouldn't we rest for a few days?" Tang San asked.

"No need. Strike while the iron is hot." Yu Xiaogang shook his head, his expression blank.

"The nearest Great Soul Fighting Arena is Suo Tuo Great Spirit Arena in Suotuo City." Flander said. "I heard the arena allows betting. You can make money if you win, right?"

"Then let's get going." Ma Hongjun said excitedly from the side. "We can check whether there are any pretty girls in the big city too. Hehe, Dai Laoda, coming?"

"Of course." Dai Mubai slung an arm around Ma Hongjun's shoulders, wearing a lecherous grin.

Xiao Wu looked at the two of them disdainfully. She bounced over, grabbed Tang San's hand, and said with a smile, "Third Brother and Xiao Wu will be a team. We'll knock them all down."

"Xiao Wu, don't be too careless." Tang San stroked Xiao Wu's long hair and smiled. "But with our current strength, dealing with them should be quite easy."

They had no idea how terrifying and cruel the things waiting for them would be.

Jiang Mian was not some delicate, weak man. He had plenty of strength and tricks.