He looked at his son, his gaze stern, though a barely perceptible concern lay hidden deep within.
"I'll take you somewhere for the cruelest, most thorough special training. There will be no friends, no companions—only battles of life and death, and breakthroughs beyond your limits."
"If you don't want to experience this kind of helplessness again, if you don't want to watch helplessly as someone important is forced to leave..."
"Then come with me."
Tang San wiped away his tears.
He walked before Flender, Master, and Liu Erlong, then solemnly knelt and kowtowed three times.
His forehead struck the ground with dull thuds.
"Teacher, Dean, Teacher Erlong... take care."
"I will never forget the kindness of your teachings, for as long as I live."
Master turned his back, his shoulders shaking violently. He waved forcefully, his voice hoarse. "Go... Live well... Become stronger..."
Flender adjusted his glasses, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, he merely gave Tang San's shoulder a heavy pat.
Liu Erlong turned her face away and bit her lip, refusing to let her tears fall.
Tang San rose to his feet and walked behind Tang Hao.
He did not look back.
He was afraid that if he did, he would not be able to bear leaving.
In a single day, two of the Shrek Seven Devils had departed.
This team that had once dominated the tournament and made the entire Soul Master World take notice, this team that had created countless miracles and gathered countless laughs and tears, was truly about to break apart.
Like fledglings that had grown up, they would eventually leave the nest and fly toward the vast sky on their own.
"Since we're all leaving, let's make an agreement."
Han Yuchen suddenly spoke.
His voice was not loud, but it