Elbowing Tang San

"Teacher, if we just pick someone off the street like this, would they be willing?"

Yu Xiaogang chuckled lightly. "It's just a normal sparring match. If they aren't willing, that means they're cowardly."

Having just obtained his first soul ring from a Mandala Snake, Yu Xiaogang had absolute confidence that Tang San could win.

"Young Master, is she Tang San, the future master of the Tang Sect?" Ye Guyi asked.

"That's right. And the one beside him is Master Yu Xiaogang."

Yu Xiaogang?

Ye Guyi had heard of the name Yu Xiaogang. He was said to have been the teacher of the Tang Sect's first-generation sect master.

"Then is he very powerful? He actually taught a god?"

Li Qingxuan smiled faintly. "Think about it. A level 29 Soul Master who could never break through to level 30, with a mutated Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul—could he really teach a god?"

"If it were you, would you be willing to take him as your master?"

"Honestly, I wouldn't." Ye Guyi shook her head.

"That's more like it. Guyi, you're not that stupid after all."

The moment those words came out, Ye Guyi was immediately displeased. She gave a light snort. "I'm a Super Douluo, and I'm even a few years older than you, Young Master. I'm far smarter than you are!"

"Guyi, can't you just not argue back?"

"No!" Ye Guyi replied resolutely.

Just as Li Qingxuan was about to continue, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San had already walked up to them.

Yu Xiaogang had noticed them the moment they landed.

Ye Guyi's figure and clothing in particular made it obvious that she was no ordinary person.

"May I ask your names?"

Yu Xiaogang inquired.

"Ye Guyi. This is my Young Master, Li Qingxuan!"

Ye Guyi answered on Li Qingxuan's behalf.

A Young Master?

He probably wasn't as strong as Little San.

Yu Xiaogang continued, "My name is Yu Xiaogang. Everyone calls me Master, and this is my disciple, Tang San.

"Today, we would like to spar with young friend Li Qingxuan. What do you two think?"

"A spar? We're willing." Ye Guyi agreed readily.

"Good. Then let's head to the nearby open ground for a match." Yu Xiaogang immediately smiled.

Looking at this Young Master, I'm rather curious just how strong he really is.

If I can use this person to make a name for myself, that would be quite good as well.

"Young Master, his martial soul is Blue Silver Grass. You should be very confident, right?" Ye Guyi said with a smile.

"Could you not underestimate me?"

"And why do you love agreeing on my behalf so much?"

Ye Guyi smiled faintly. "Our hearts are in perfect sync."

"Why don't I believe that?"

"Alright, Young Master, don't dwell on it. Let's go quickly. His martial soul is only Blue Silver Grass. Against you, Young Master, he'll definitely lose!"

Ye Guyi and Li Qingxuan arrived at the sparring ground.

Tang San looked at the plainly dressed youth opposite him. "Tang San, martial soul Blue Silver Grass, level 13 control-type Soul Master. Please enlighten me!"

Li Qingxuan summoned the Eternal Sun Wheel.

The incomparably scorching Eternal Sun Wheel, radiating dazzling light, appeared directly above Li Qingxuan's head.

The instant he activated Martial Soul Possession, Li Qingxuan's entire body shone brilliantly. Even his plain clothes could not conceal his radiance.

"Li Qingxuan, martial soul Eternal Sun Wheel, level 13 assault-type Soul Master. Please enlighten me!"

Immediately afterward, a Thousand-Year Soul Ring rose from beneath Li Qingxuan's feet.

The previously confident Yu Xiaogang immediately trembled, staring at that thousand-year soul ring in disbelief.

"A Thousand-Year Soul Ring?"

"That defies all reason."

"On the continent, even the limit is only 423 years."

Li Qingxuan could not be bothered to listen to Yu Xiaogang's voice. Tang San before him had already unleashed his first soul skill—Entanglement!

"That little attack isn't enough."

Li Qingxuan rose into an archery stance, condensing a bow and arrow formed from flames. With a light release of his fingers, a fiery arrow shot forth.

In an instant, the Blue Silver Grass that had been winding around him turned to ash.

Then Li Qingxuan unleashed his first soul skill, Blazing Sun Dazzling Light!

A dazzling, piercing radiance burst forth, directly blinding Tang San for a brief moment.

At that critical instant, Li Qingxuan strode forward.

His figure transformed into a miniature sun as he charged straight at Tang San.

Flames gathered in Li Qingxuan's right hand, and he struck Tang San directly in the abdomen.

In an instant, Tang San felt his entire body fly backward beyond his control.

"The Young Master's speed is terrifying!"

Ye Guyi was somewhat surprised.

"Little San, are you all right?" Li Xiaogang hurried over to Tang San.

"Teacher, I'm fine." Tang San coughed lightly, enduring the pain in his abdomen as he struggled to stand.

He stared fixedly at Li Qingxuan before him.

What terrifying speed and strength—and that strange martial soul.

His martial soul could grant its host the power of flames. Even that first soul skill hovering in midair had directly blinded him for a short time.

Fire happened to counter his Blue Silver Grass. He had truly suffered a disadvantage this time.

"How could you strike so ruthlessly?!"

Yu Xiaogang immediately accused him. "Sparring should end at the right point!"

As soon as he spoke, Ye Guyi walked up to Li Qingxuan and raised her hand, releasing Angel's Pressure. The aura of holy light enveloped Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang immediately fell to his knees.

"Who gave you permission to speak to the Young Master like that?"

"A spar is a spar. Besides, isn't your disciple already fine?" Ye Guyi said coldly.

Yu Xiaogang was furious. "What ability does he have, hiding behind a woman?!"

"Master, you shouldn't put it that way. If you have the ability, then hide behind someone too. Don't act like some deeply devoted figure."

"Instead of wasting time here, you should teach your disciple properly. Oh, right—your disciple is so strong, but that seems to have little to do with you."

Thinking of the words Yu Xiaogang would say later—

"I taught a god."

—made it hard for her to keep a straight face.

If Tang San had not possessed the inherited techniques of the former Tang Sect and the support of the Clear Sky Hammer, did Yu Xiaogang really think he could have nurtured someone so powerful?

A teacher in the early stages was certainly important; a teacher could guide a student's subconscious. But Yu Xiaogang's intentions were not as noble as they appeared.

"Shameless! Just wait until later—we'll have another match!"

Li Qingxuan smiled faintly. "I'll be waiting."

Ye Guyi picked up Li Qingxuan and turned to leave. There was no need to remain here any longer; it was time to go.

There was nothing to gain from staying. The teacher of the first Tang Sect master did not seem as formidable as imagined.

Once they left, the pressure vanished as well.

"Teacher, are you all right?"

"I'm fine. We just need to cultivate harder and defeat that arrogant fellow in the future."

The thought of what had just happened filled Yu Xiaogang with rage.

What did she mean, saying the disciple he had taught had nothing to do with him?

If not for his guidance, would taking Tang San to the Soul Hunting Forest have allowed him to encounter a Mandala Snake?

That was complete nonsense—an insult to his teaching career.

"Teacher, then let's hurry back!"

"Let's go!"