Tang Sect

Upon hearing the invitation to join the organization, Xie Xie asked in confusion, "Teacher Wu, what does this organization do?"

As someone from a prominent family, Xie Xie's background did not permit him to casually join some organization of unknown origins. An organization that could establish itself here in the East Sea Science and Technology Park and possessed such advanced Spatial Technology probably was not of unknown origin, but he still had to ask what needed asking.

Tang Wulin also stared intently at Wu Changkong, wanting to know what kind of organization it was. Wu Changkong had invited him once before, but he had refused because his parents had been taken away by an unknown organization.

Wu Changkong said, "Have you heard of the Tang Sect?"

Upon hearing the name Tang Sect, both Tang Wulin and Xie Xie became somewhat excited. After all, they had grown up listening to its legends. Since An Ping had long known that Wu Changkong was a Tang Sect member, he showed no reaction.

Tang Wulin exclaimed, "Teacher Wu, hasn't the Tang Sect long since vanished from public view?"

Wu Changkong said, "That is not the case. The Tang Sect has never truly disappeared. It has foundations not only on the Douluo Continent, but on the other two continents as well. The Federation authorities know this too. The reason it faded from the public eye was merely to avoid standing out too much. After all, the Tang Sect's reputation in the past was simply too great."

"The place we are in now is a company under the Tang Sect, called Xuan Shi Tangmen Technology Co., Ltd. The Hero Hall you just experienced is a trial system developed by the Tang Sect. Even the Soul Masters you just fought were once members of the Shrek Seven Devils."

Tang Wulin suddenly realized. "The one I fought was Xiao Xiao, the Phoenix Flute Douluo from the Shrek Seven Devils of ten thousand years ago, who belonged to the same generation as the Spirit Receiving Pagoda Founder and possessed the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron and the Nine Phoenix Auspicious Arrival Flute?"

Xie Xie stared blankly as well. "Then the one I fought was Jiang Nannan, the Magic Rabbit Douluo among the Shrek Seven Devils of that generation?"

Wu Changkong nodded. "You are correct. The one who defeated Gu Yuena was Huo Yuhao, the Spirit Ice Douluo and founder of the Spirit Receiving Pagoda. The one who fought An Ping was Beibei, the Dragon God Douluo."

At the words "Dragon God," a trace of disdain flashed through Gu Yuena's eyes.

"Therefore, there is no need for you to feel discouraged. The ones who defeated you were all legendary figures of the past. And if you can continue improving in the Hero Hall, you may even have the chance to face members of the First Generation Shrek Seven Devils in the future."

After hearing Wu Changkong's words, Tang Wulin said impatiently, "I'll join."

To Tang Wulin, the Tang Sect had been his childhood aspiration. Now that he had the chance to join it, there was naturally no way he would refuse.

"I'll join too." After hesitating briefly, Xie Xie refused to be outdone.

"You do not need to rush. You can go home and ask your family what they think first." Wu Changkong also knew that Xie Xie came from a prominent family. Joining an organization was not the same as joining a special academy class like Class Zero, so he advised him to consult his family.

Xie Xie shook his head and said excitedly, "There's no need, Teacher Wu. I don't want to miss this opportunity. I believe my family won't object. After all, this is the legendary Tang Sect."

Wu Changkong looked toward An Ping and Gu Yuena, who had remained silent the whole time. Though he felt they probably would not refuse, he still asked, "What about you two?"

Xie Xie and Tang Wulin also looked at them. In today's test, both An Ping and Gu Yuena had performed better than they had.

An Ping shook his head. "Sorry, Teacher Wu, but I won't be joining."

Xie Xie and Tang Wulin were both shocked to see An Ping refuse. This was the Tang Sect, after all, which had produced countless formidable figures. However, Tang Wulin's gaze lingered more on Gu Yuena. Clearly, he was more concerned about whether she would join.

"I won't join either." Gu Yuena's tone was calm.

Hearing that Gu Yuena was also refusing to join the Tang Sect, Tang Wulin was startled and somewhat disappointed. "Why? This is the Tang Sect! The Tang Sect with twenty thousand years of heritage and such deep foundations!"

Gu Yuena said, "There is no particular reason. Before this, An Ping and I already agreed to join the Spirit Receiving Pagoda."

The Spirit Receiving Pagoda?

Upon hearing those words, everyone was stunned. Wu Changkong truly had not expected the Spirit Receiving Pagoda to move so quickly.

An Ping and Gu Yuena were the two most talented students in Class Zero, yet they had both ended up joining the Spirit Receiving Pagoda. Wu Changkong regretted not inviting them sooner.

After composing himself, Wu Changkong said, "Since you have already agreed to join the Spirit Receiving Pagoda, you naturally cannot join the Tang Sect as well. However, whether it is the Tang Sect or the Spirit Receiving Pagoda, both are top-tier organizations on the continent. Everyone has their own choice. As your teacher, I respect your decision. With your talents, it does not make much difference whether you join the Spirit Receiving Pagoda or the Tang Sect."

"As a member of the Tang Sect, I still wish to ask one last time. Are you certain you wish to join the Spirit Receiving Pagoda rather than the Tang Sect?" Wu Changkong asked the two of them solemnly.

"Mm. Sorry, Teacher Wu, but I've already made my decision." An Ping nodded.

Seeing that Gu Yuena gave the same answer, Wu Changkong looked at Xie Xie and Tang Wulin. "Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, as for you two, I hope you will consider this carefully. An organization is not like an association; you can only choose one. If you join the Tang Sect, you cannot join the Spirit Receiving Pagoda. If you wish to leave after joining, you must surrender everything you received from the Tang Sect, including cultivation methods and so on."

Tang Wulin said without the slightest hesitation, "There's no need to consider it. I want to join the Tang Sect. This is my dream."

Xie Xie nodded as well. "Me too. There's no need to think it over."

Wu Changkong nodded. "Very well. You will need to fill out some information afterward. You will then become outer sect members of the Tang Sect. I will tell you about the relevant benefits and obligations later."

Then he looked at An Ping and Gu Yuena. "Since you are unwilling to join the Tang Sect, wait here for a while. Do not wander around. I'll take the two of them to fill out their information. What comes afterward is not suitable for you to know."

Seeing the two of them nod, Wu Changkong rose and said to Xie Xie and Tang Wulin, "Come. You two, follow me."

After the three of them left, Gu Yuena patted An Ping and asked curiously, "Do you regret joining the Spirit Receiving Pagoda?"

An Ping was taken aback by Gu Yuena's question. "Regret it? What is there to regret?"

Gu Yuena said, "Just as Tang Wulin said, the Tang Sect has twenty thousand years of heritage. Though the Spirit Receiving Pagoda is not bad either, it is said that the First Generation Shrek Seven Devils all attained Godhood. Its foundations must surely be deeper."

An Ping shook his head. "There's nothing to regret. Whether it's the Tang Sect or the Spirit Receiving Pagoda, there isn't much difference to me. Do you regret it?"

"How could I? If you don't regret it, how could I possibly regret it?" Gu Yuena smiled and shook her head.