Tang San Lays a Plan, Throwing Xiao Qi into the River!

Having just finished a long-winded meeting regarding the expansion of the God Realm, Tang San hurried back to his palace to check on the situation on the Douluo Continent.

"What?!"

Tang San stood up abruptly from his throne, his eyes, which were always filled with wisdom and depth, now staring blankly.

What had he just seen?

Three Huo Yuhaos had actually appeared in the Sun Moon Empire? And the people beside them seemed to be from the Sun Moon Empire; they looked quite familiar, chatting and laughing together.

"This... how is this possible?!"

The corners of Tang San's mouth twitched slightly.

According to his script, Huo Yuhao should still be in that ivory tower filled with "love and tempering" known as Shrek Academy, enduring all sorts of injustices and oppression to ignite his determination to become stronger, eventually growing more powerful.

How, in the blink of an eye, did he run off to the Sun Moon Empire? That was an enemy nation! He had even personally helped bridge the connection with the Holy Spirit Sect.

This script was all wrong!

What made Tang San feel even more heart-palpitating was yet to come.

His gaze quickly shifted to Shrek Academy, the place that was supposed to be the cradle of Huo Yuhao's growth.

Inside the Sea God Pavilion.

A golden light that made even him feel a trace of trepidation shot into the sky. Although that aura lacked divine power, its quality had faintly touched the threshold of godhood!

In the center of that light, a youth with an excessively handsome face sat cross-legged. That aura of "I am the only one supreme" was even more arrogant than he had been back in the day.

"Is this... Mu En?!"

Tang San was completely stunned, utterly bewildered.

Wasn't Mu En supposed to be dying?

He had even written the script for after Mu En's death: Mu En would exhaust himself protecting the academy, provide Huo Yuhao with extreme training on a seven-day cycle, and when the Beast Tide descended, he would bring out the already-dead Mu En to fight Di Tian once more. Finally, when helping Huo Yuhao condense his second Soul Core, his soul would dissipate into nothingness.

What a perfect combo! How moving!

It would absolutely bind Huo Yuhao firmly to Shrek Academy.

But now...

Who the hell is this?!

This guy, who looked only twenty years old, possessed vitality as vigorous as a dragon, and had strength that reached the peak of a Demigod—only one step away from ascending—was this really that decrepit Mu En?!

"Rejuvenation... and a rejuvenation that comes with a massive surge in strength..."

Tang San's expression darkened instantly.

"Uncontrollable... far too uncontrollable!"

The appearance of this young version of Mu En had once again disrupted his entire plan.

If Mu En did not die, how would Huo Yuhao be provoked? How would he be bound to the same boat as himself?

More importantly, the strength of this Mu En...

Tang San narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.

"A Demigod..."

"If he were to become a god and ascend to the God Realm, with his uncontrollable personality, he would absolutely become a major variable for the God Realm."

Tang San's fingers tapped lightly against the armrest of his divine throne, producing a rhythmic "tap, tap" sound. This was a habitual gesture he performed whenever he was calculating how to scheme against someone.

"But fortunately..."

Tang San felt slightly more at ease.

"The inheritance of divine positions on the Douluo Continent is not so easy to obtain nowadays. Aside from the Ice God, the remaining God of Emotion is in the hands of my brother, Rong Nianbing, and the divine position of the Butterfly God was long ago reserved for my daughter."

"Even if you are gifted with extraordinary talent, without a divine position, don't even think about ascending!"

Without a divine position, even if you cultivate until you die, you are nothing more than a Limit Douluo.

As for condensing a divine position on one's own? How could that be possible? Even he himself had only ascended after inheriting the divine positions of the Asura God and the Sea God. Could a mere Mu En compare to him?

"However, this Mu En is a hidden danger after all."

A flash of killing intent vanished from Tang San's eyes.

"Either find a way to make him submit and become the guardian deity of the Tang Sect in the lower realm..."

"Or... I will have no choice but to... find an opportunity to make him disappear in a reasonable way."

He has already invited his own death!

Just as Tang San was still calculating how to kill this young Mu En, his Spiritual Sense swept over to another corner.

A figure, pitch-black as ink and radiating monstrous evil energy, was lurking in a dark corner of the continent.

That aura was actually of the same origin as Mu En's, yet it was diametrically opposed!

Tang San felt as if his head were about to explode.

Another one?!

Furthermore, this Mu Xuan's strength is not weak. That aura of evil is even purer than that of the rabble in the Holy Spirit Sect.

"What on earth is going on?!"

Tang San is quite furious.

Three Huo Yuhaos, one young Mu En, one evil Mu Xuan...

The source of all this seems to point to that bizarre little river!

"Water God!"

Tang San's voice pierces through layers of space, exploding directly within the Water God Temple.

A moment later, the Water God, dressed in a water-blue gown with a gentle appearance, appears trembling in the Sea God Temple.

"Lord Sea God, may I ask what is the matter?"

The Water God keeps her head lowered. The tone sounds as if she is about to be scolded, yet she feels she hasn't done anything wrong.

"What exactly is going on with that little river on the Douluo Continent?!"

Tang San looks down at the Water God from above, his tone icy.

"You are the deity in charge of all the water systems in the world. Did you tamper with that river?"

"I am wronged, Lord Sea God!"

Upon hearing this, the Water God senses the little river on the Douluo Continent for a brief moment, then cries out with a face full of grievance.

"I have no way to investigate the situation of that little river at all!"

Seeing the Water God's expression, Tang San's face returns to calmness. He lets the Water God leave; it truly does not seem to be the work of the Water God.

"Hmph! Useless!"

Tang San snorts coldly. To think she is the Water God, yet she doesn't even know this and cannot investigate it—useless!

Tang San rubs his temples, feeling an unprecedented sense of irritation. Things have completely spiraled out of control, and he has no leads whatsoever.

"Brother San..."

Just then, a gentle hand rests on his shoulder.

Xiao Wu has walked out at some point. Looking at Tang San's furrowed brows, her eyes are filled with heartache.

"Are you still worrying about the matters on the Douluo Continent?"

Tang San sighs, turns his hand to hold Xiao Wu's, and the gloom on his face dissipates slightly, replaced by a look of deep affection.

"Indeed, Xiao Wu. Douluo Continent is our homeland and the foundation of the Tang Sect. Now that chaos is rampant, I am very worried... worried about our daughter, and worried about those innocent lives."

"It's alright, San-ge."

Xiao Wu leaned gently into Tang San's embrace and comforted him in a soft voice:

"As long as you are here, nothing will be a problem. You are the smartest and most powerful person in this world. No matter what difficulties we encounter, you will surely be able to solve them."

"Didn't even the Martial Soul Hall, which everyone thought was invincible at the time, fall at your hands, San-ge?"

Listening to his beloved wife's tender words, Tang San's originally restless mood miraculously calmed down.

That's right.

I am Tang San.

I am the Tang San who climbed step by step from a lowly Spirit Master to the position of God King.

A mere river, a few mere variables—how could they possibly stump me?

Since I cannot see through that river, then... I shall test it!

A sharp glint suddenly ignited in Tang San's eyes.

He directly contacted Da Ming and Er Ming at the Clear Sky Sect.

"Da Ming, Er Ming, a variable has appeared on Douluo Continent that concerns Xiao Qi's safety. I need you to do me a favor."

"Take Xiao Qi to that small river on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest immediately."

"Remember, once you get there..."

Tang San's voice paused, carrying an inexplicable tone:

"Throw her into the river."

"Huh?!"

Inside the Clear Sky Sect, Er Ming widened his bull-like eyes, staring at Da Ming in utter bewilderment.

"Big Brother, did I hear that right? Tang San wants us to throw Xiao Qi into the river?!"

That is his own daughter!

Is this something a real father would do?!

Da Ming's brows were also tightly locked, but out of his long-standing, blind trust in Tang San, he took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"Since Tang San is doing this, he must have his own deep reasons."

"Let's go! Take Xiao Qi and head to the Star Dou Great Forest!"

God Realm, Sea God Temple.

Tang San cut the connection, a cold sneer curling the corner of his lips.

This river will eventually become a piece on my, Tang San's, chessboard!