"I'm willing!"
Hearing Wu Changkong's words, Tang Wulin swallowed instinctively, then answered with firm resolve.
After all, promoting and packaging themselves had always been what the Tang Sect did best.
A naive, sheltered young man like Tang Wulin, with little experience of the world, was easy prey for the legendary tales of the Tang Sect and Tang San.
Before he knew it, he had become a fan of Tang San and the Tang Sect, even a devoted believer.
Naturally, when he learned he could join the Tang Sect, Tang Wulin had no reason to hesitate.
After all, in his eyes, joining the Tang Sect was the highest honor imaginable.
However, Zhao Tao didn't blame Tang Wulin for this.
After all, if you weren't looking at things from the God's-eye view of a Transmigrator,
then as a native of the Douluo Continent, it really was hard to see through the hypocrisy of the Tang Sect and Tang San!
So even if the Tang Sect had fooled him, that didn't mean Tang Wulin was a bad person by nature.
In fact, among the Tang Family's many generations,
Tang Wulin was probably the one with the most normal values and the best chance of being saved.
He had his adoptive parents' upbringing to thank for that.
Before Tang Wulin had been poisoned by the Tang Sect and Shrek,
he had been almost indistinguishable from an ordinary person, showing none of the Tang Family's many outrageous traits.
It was just that they were on the Tang Sect's turf, and Zhao Tao had yet to recover his strength.
He wanted to stop Tang Wulin from joining the Tang Sect, but there was little he could do.
What he could do
was gradually and subtly correct Tang Wulin's thinking, helping him lose his illusions about the Tang Sect and Tang San.
And ultimately, get him to see the evil nature of the Tang Sect and Divine King Tang, so he could do what was right and turn against his own family—father and son at odds.
"I'll join too."
After a few seconds of hesitation, Xie Xie spoke up second.
"No need to rush. You can go home first and ask your family what they think.
"This is different from the situation with Class Zero. The Tang Sect is willing to give you plenty of time to think it over."
After hearing Xie Xie, Wu Changkong added.
"There's no need. I'm sure I can convince my family."
Hearing this, Xie Xie shook his head with conviction.
After all, the fixed belief that the Tang Sect was a force for good had long been ingrained in his mind.
At the same time, during the trial just now, he had seen the strength of the Tang Sect's predecessors and their unique techniques.
That only strengthened his resolve to join the Tang Sect.
"We'll join the Tang Sect too!"
After exchanging a glance, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi said in unison.
It was clear that, like Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, they shared much the same thoughts.
"Excellent! Welcome to the Tang Sect!"
Hearing the answers from Tang Wulin and the others, Wu Changkong, who was usually so cold, showed the faintest hint of a smile. His tone softened considerably too.
After Tang Wulin and the other three had made their decision, everyone turned their attention to Zhao Tao and Gu Yue.
After all, they were the only ones left in Class Zero who hadn't stated their position.
Wu Changkong, in particular, looked at Zhao Tao and Gu Yue with great anticipation.
They were more outstanding than the other four, and Wu Changkong most wanted to introduce them to the Tang Sect.
"Teacher Wu, I won't be joining."
"I decided before coming here that I would join the Spirit Pagoda."
"According to the rules, I can't join another organization. Sorry."
Gu Yue's expression remained calm. She spoke slowly, her gaze resolute and without a trace of regret.
"The Spirit Pagoda? I understand."
"Everyone has their own aspirations. With your talent, I'm sure you'll become a powerhouse whether you join the Tang Sect or the Spirit Pagoda."
"Still, no matter which organization you join, you're a member of Class Zero."
"The Tang Sect has never forbidden normal interactions with members of other organizations."
Hearing this, a flicker of regret passed through the depths of Wu Changkong's eyes, but he still answered calmly.
Who would've thought the Spirit Pagoda would move so quickly!
At the end, Wu Changkong looked pointedly toward Zhao Tao, the last one left.
He didn't want Gu Yue's decision not to join the Tang Sect to affect Zhao Tao's choice.
After all, during their six months together, Wu Changkong had already noticed that the relationship between Gu Yue and Zhao Tao was no ordinary one.
"Teacher Wu, I need more time to think it over."
"I'd like to wait until I'm older, and choose an organization after I join an advanced Soul Master Academy."
Hearing Wu Changkong's words, Zhao Tao understood what he meant.
But unlike Gu Yue, Zhao Tao didn't give a definite answer. Instead, he offered an ambiguous response.
After all, Gu Yue's teacher was Leng Yaozhu, the Deputy Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda, a Four-word Battle Armor Master and the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo.
Even if Gu Yue refused to join the Tang Sect, they wouldn't dare target her once they learned of her background.
Zhao Tao, on the other hand, had taken Mu Chen as his teacher, but Mu Chen was nowhere near the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo in either strength or status.
If the Tang Sect really stooped to secretly targeting him, or even leaked his talent to the Evil Soul Masters, Mu Chen might not be able to protect him!
So Zhao Tao chose a safer answer too: stall for time!
That would give the Tang Sect a little face and leave them with some hope, without making them lose their temper again and take their anger out on him!
"Brother Tao, what are you still hesitating about?"
"This is the Tang Sect, the Tang Sect with a legacy stretching back twenty thousand years!"
Hearing Zhao Tao, Tang Wulin grew anxious. He stared at Zhao Tao in disbelief and spoke up.
Even Wu Changkong looked at Zhao Tao strangely now, with even a trace of anger in his eyes.
What on earth was his student thinking?
The Tang Sect had invited him, and he was still hesitating!
"Wulin, of course I know the Tang Sect has a long history and is a powerful organization!
"But this is the age of Soul Spirits. Besides becoming a powerhouse, my dream is to study the art of Soul Spirits.
"I hope that one day I can develop true Artificial Soul Spirit technology, so Soul Masters no longer have to worry about finding a Soul Spirit.
"At the same time, I'd like to protect endangered Soul Beasts. After all, they're part of the continent too. If Soul Beasts went extinct, the ecosystem of the continent would surely collapse.
"So I hope to wait until I'm stronger and understand the various factions better, then find the organization that suits me best before making a choice."
Hearing Tang Wulin, Zhao Tao smiled faintly and replied.
Of course, he hadn't said all that just for Tang Wulin.
More than anything, he hoped to convey his feelings—and his vision for Artificial Soul Spirit technology—to Gu Yue!
In his first life, he had ultimately relied on his love for her to settle their grievances with one "shot" and dispel Gu Yue's hatred.
But by then, it had been too late. Too much time had been wasted, and he had missed many chances to use the Silver Dragon King's power to put his plans in motion!
Reborn into this life, Zhao Tao had naturally brought back the technology for Artificial Soul Spirits, and he understood Gu Yue's many difficulties.
This time, he would break through the unspoken barrier between himself and Gu Yue as early as possible, and use her power as the Silver Dragon King to plan for the world!
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