Douluo: Martial Soul Mysterious Tortoise, Counterattack Armor Critical Strike

"The Village Chief is on Back Mountain!" a man shouted.

At that moment, Huang Long returned carrying a bamboo basket.

The instant he saw Huang Wei, he became extremely excited.

They quickly entered the house and chatted.

For the next three days, Huang Wei stayed in the village.

On the fourth day, Huang Wei left Huang Family Village in a carriage.

The carriage soon arrived in Nuoding City.

It went straight to the Nuoding City Martial Soul Branch Hall.

Upon hearing that the Holy Son had arrived, Su Yuntao, the Elder of this branch hall, hurried out to welcome him.

All the branch hall's staff followed behind him.

They had already heard about the Holy Son being invested in Spirit City.

The most excited and thrilled of them all was Su Yuntao.

Because the Holy Son's name was Huang Wei—wasn't he the genius with Innate Full Soul Power whom Su Yuntao had awakened?

This was his pride. He bragged about it every day, and it was enough for him to brag about for the rest of his life.

Whenever his colleagues got drunk and started boasting, the moment this matter came up, everyone else's impressive accomplishments were completely overshadowed.

Damn it, they really couldn't out-brag him.

That bastard Su Yuntao had awakened a Holy Son!!

"Greetings, Holy Son!!"

The moment Su Yuntao saw Huang Wei get down from the carriage, he immediately bowed in panic.

The others followed suit, moving quickly.

"It's been a long time, everyone. Brother Su, Grandpa Ma."

Huang Wei was not someone who forgot old ties. He did not carry himself with the cold arrogance of a Holy Son and replied with a smile.

"We dare not accept such words. Holy Son, you humble us!"

Su Yuntao and Ma Xiunuo were delighted that he still treated them with such respect. However, they understood that they could only be happy inwardly. Their faces still showed panic as they hurriedly replied.

It was enough that Huang Wei remembered them.

"Fine." Huang Wei shook his head and said nothing more.

Su Yuntao immediately asked, "Holy Son, is there anything you need from our small branch hall during this visit? Just give the word, and we will handle it immediately!"

Huang Wei said, "Nothing in particular. A few days ago, I returned to the village to visit my grandfather. I came out to travel for a while and happened to pass by, so I came to see you all. I'll head back afterward."

Everyone was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He was going to stay at the branch hall for a few days. This was a perfect opportunity to build a closer relationship with him!

"Holy Son, we will prepare a room for you immediately!" Ma Xiunuo said.

"The same room as before will do," Huang Wei said.

"Yes!" They immediately went to carry out the order.

Su Yuntao promptly ordered people to visit and offer aid to the villagers of Huang Family Village, while also helping improve the village's economy. As long as it was something they could accomplish, they were to do it.

This was an excellent opportunity to prove themselves.

He had tried doing so before.

But he had never gone this far. This time was different.

Huang Wei was not only Your Eminence the Pope's Personal Disciple, but also Spirit Hall's Holy Son.

That status was extraordinary.

Now that fate had connected them, and Huang Wei still remembered their past relationship, they had to perform well and cling tightly to this powerful patron. Then they would not need to worry about promotions or wealth in the future.

The people in the branch hall were also extremely excited upon hearing this.

This was a golden opportunity right before their eyes. Only an idiot would let it slip away!

Thus, they all sprang into action.

Huang Wei lived a life where clothes were brought to him when he dressed and food was served to him when he ate.

That night, Huang Wei was in his room when he knocked on the wall and said, "The person protecting me, come out."

The next second, a shadowy mass of black mist appeared before Huang Wei, and Gui Mei emerged from it.

"Holy Son, what are your orders?" Gui Mei immediately asked.

Huang Wei was somewhat surprised. "I didn't expect Elder Gui to be the one protecting me in secret."

"Yes. This is Your Eminence the Pope's order." Gui Mei nodded.

Huang Wei said, "Elder Gui, I want you to infiltrate Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy. If you discover anything significant, do not make any major moves. Just come back and report it. Remember, you must be cautious."

Huang Wei once again pushed the blame onto Mysterious Tortoise. "My Martial Soul Mysterious Tortoise just hinted to me that there is a terrifying existence around the academy no weaker than a Level 95 Title Douluo. There is also a Soul Beast that may have taken human form, though I cannot be certain. You'll know once you get there."

This was only Huang Wei's conservative estimate. As for just how powerful Tang Hao would become if he recklessly unleashed himself, Huang Wei could not say.

Gui Mei was instantly stunned. "What?! An existence no weaker than a Level 95 Title Douluo? A Soul Beast in human form..."

Although Huang Wei said he was not certain, Gui Mei believed that it had to be true.

His expression immediately turned solemn. "Yes, Holy Son. I will investigate immediately and report back to you!"

Huang Wei's Martial Soul was unusual to begin with, so Gui Mei did not ask too many questions.

The next second, he merged into the darkness and vanished from the room.

Gui Mei Enters the Academy, a Shocking Discovery

Inside Nuoding City Academy, Tang San had already pulled himself together after his father's departure.

Looking at the familiar girl beside him, his gaze became increasingly resolute. "Don't worry, Xiao Wu. I will definitely become stronger and protect you. No one will ever be allowed to bully you!"

Today, he had taken Xiao Wu back to Holy Spirit Village, intending to see his father. Yet he had not expected to find only an envelope left at home.

After seeing the envelope, he had felt utterly defeated.

In the end, on Back Mountain, he acknowledged Xiao Wu as his younger sister.

Then, at noon, they immediately returned here.

If Huang Wei knew about this, he would definitely curse inwardly: Xiao Wu really has no shame. She's a Hundred-Thousand-Year Rabbit Spirit, yet she pretends to be young and becomes some little brat's younger sister? Just thinking about it makes me want to vomit. Even if Tang San's two lifetimes were added together, he would still be nothing more than a needle sunk in the sea before this Rabbit Spirit.

Tang San slowly closed his eyes.

At this moment, the lights were still on in a room within the academy.

Inside sat a buzz-cut middle-aged man dressed in black. He was flipping through books, seemingly searching for something.

At the same time, a Token appeared in his hand.

This Token represented a Spirit Hall Elder. Tang Hao had personally given it to him earlier that day when they met in the office.

He truly had not expected Tang San's father to be Tang Hao!

This was the renowned youngest Title Douluo on the continent, the Clear Sky Douluo!

Even Spirit Hall's Previous Pope, Qian Xunji, had supposedly died beneath his Clear Sky Hammer!

That was what had always been rumored outside.

As for the truth behind it, no one knew.

Perhaps only Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong knew the truth.

Tang Hao truly believed that he had hammered Qian Xunji to death himself, which naturally made him even more proud and unyielding.

This time, he had come to reveal his identity and give over the Token because he needed to leave for a while. He hoped Yu Xiaogang would take proper care of Tang San.

That was right. The buzz-cut middle-aged man in black before him was none other than the future God King Tang San's teacher, Comrade Yu Xiaogang!

He was currently reviewing information, planning to formulate Tang San's path as a Soul Master from here on.

He had verified that his theories were correct through Tang San. In truth, he also had some selfish motives.

After all, the Ten Core Competitive Theories of Martial Souls he proposed were merely theories, and no one had ever conducted human trials on them.

He saw hope in Tang San, so naturally, he would not let this opportunity pass.

But at the same time, he had to ensure that when Tang San absorbed the Soul Beasts selected according to those theories, he would not suffer dangers such as his body exploding.

Although such risks could not be completely eliminated, they had to be suppressed and reduced as much as possible.

Tang San was Tang Hao's biological son. If something happened while he was absorbing a Martial Soul—if he became crippled or exploded—Tang Hao would certainly not spare him. He would definitely wield the Clear Sky Hammer and smash him into a bloody pulp.

And so, he continued his research.

Everything in Nuoding City was peaceful and tranquil.

Within Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy, a black shadow swiftly slipped inside, melting into the darkness as it spied on everything in the academy.

At that moment, a middle-aged instructor who had been drinking staggered drunkenly along the academy path, muttering incoherent nonsense.

Under the moonlight, his shadow became Gui Mei's target for infiltration.

Gui Mei muttered inwardly, The Holy Son said I must remain vigilant. There is an existence nearby comparable to a Level 95 Title Douluo. Although it is on the same level as me, I must be cautious no matter what.

He had only one purpose in coming here: to investigate whether there truly was a Soul Beast in human form inside.

What he did not know was that the Title Douluo he had just mentioned had already left that morning.

For the moment, everything was safe.

Tang Hao would not return anytime soon.

This was a highly fatal gap in their defenses.

It was also the best chance to make a move.

Unfortunately, Gui Mei knew none of this.

Neither did Huang Wei, because he was unsure where the current timeline fell within the plot.

After all, in Huang Wei's view, Tang Hao was still secretly protecting Tang San outside the academy.

The drunken instructor kept walking toward the dormitory area. Gui Mei followed him to the bottom of the dormitory building, where the instructor tripped and crashed heavily onto the grass, immediately falling asleep.

Gui Mei was speechless for a moment. Then he thought that it was already nighttime.

Everyone was asleep. Even a Soul Beast in human form would surely be relaxed and deeply asleep by now.

This was the perfect opportunity to strike. He cautiously released his powerful Spiritual Power, first enveloping the dormitory building before him.

He searched like this, and just as he found nothing and was about to withdraw his Spiritual Power and move elsewhere...

His eyes suddenly widened!

It was as if he had discovered some enormous monster. His face filled with astonishment, disbelief, and shock before giving way to wild delight.

"There really is one! A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit in human form!"

"Wait... why does this one look so familiar?"

"It's her!!"

"That's right, it really is her! The fish that slipped through the net in Star Dou Great Forest!!"

"This is huge news!"

"I must hurry back and report to the Holy Son, then report to Your Eminence and have people sent to capture her!"

Gui Mei kept screaming inwardly. Remembering Huang Wei's words, he forcibly suppressed his impatient urge.

There was a Title Douluo nearby. If he was discovered, it would alert the enemy.

He could not guarantee success, so he decisively chose to leave. He swiftly returned to the branch hall and slipped toward Huang Wei's room.

At that moment, Huang Wei was in his room, preparing to go to sleep.