The Divide

"Tang San!"

"He really was a fickle, two-faced scoundrel. I called him Third Brother all day long, and today, I finally had my eyes opened."

Ning Rongrong spoke furiously. She had seen the earlier scene more clearly than anyone. She had never imagined that the person she once admired was such a villain. Just to keep a promise to Xiao Wu, he had killed so many innocent lives.

If Ye Ritian had not appeared in time today, that man likely would have died as well.

Zhu Zhuqing's expression darkened. She found Tang San's actions deeply shameful, and a strong disgust arose within her toward the title "Shrek Seven Devils."

At first, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong had not believed what Ye Ritian said. But now, it seemed that everything Ye Ritian had said was true. Tang San was a villain!

"Zhuqing, let's go back."

Ning Rongrong sighed inwardly. Having seen through Tang San's true nature, she felt utterly exhausted. Why had she stayed with such a villain and even been called one of the "Shrek Seven Devils" alongside him?

What a joke!

Zhu Zhuqing nodded faintly and left with Ning Rongrong, equally drained.

Thinking back on the other five members of Shrek Academy, each of them had their own strengths. Not a single one was easy to deal with.

Inside the Suotuo Great Soul Arena, the fierce battle between the Berserk Team and the Imperial Dou Team had reached its most crucial moment. As the last member of the Berserk Team fell, the tens of thousands of Spectators fell silent for a moment before erupting into thunderous applause.

This was far beyond their expectations. They had thought the newly arrived Imperial Dou Team would lose. After all, the Berserk Team's strength was obvious. Although they had lost to the "Shrek Seven Devils" some time ago, it had not affected their popularity in the slightest.

The Imperial Dou Team's sudden appearance today had caught the Berserk Team completely off guard. They had assumed they were a bunch of weaklings, only to discover that every member of the Imperial Dou Team was a Soul Elder, all with the optimal Soul Ring configuration.

In this regard alone, the Imperial Dou Team had already seized the initiative. Yu Tian Heng served as the main attacker, while Dugu Yan, as a control-type Soul Master, provided support at any moment. Ye Lingling's healing was unbeatable. With Osler's Ghost Leopard speed, Yu Feng's aerial support, and Shi Mo and Shi Mo's strongest defense, this flawless lineup was almost impossible to find even the slightest weakness in.

With the sudden emergence of such a team, perhaps only the "Shrek Seven Devils" could stand against them.

After today's battles ended, the Spectators left the Suotuo Great Soul Arena still wanting more. They continued discussing the exhilarating battles of the night with great enthusiasm. Tonight's sleep was destined to be pleasant.

In the Imperial Dou Team's Lounge, Qin Ming had been waiting for a long time. Watching the team members return one after another, Qin Ming nodded in satisfaction. Their first battle had begun with a victory; nothing could have been better.

Dugu Yan looked around and, seeing no sign of Ye Hao, asked, "Teacher Qin, where's Xiao Hao? Where did that brat run off to?"

The others looked around as well. Ye Hao was not there. Could he have gone off fooling around somewhere again?

Fortunately, Ye Lingling had competed today. Otherwise, Ye Hao would surely have led her astray.

(Ye Hao: ...)

Qin Ming forced a smile. "You seven performed well tonight. Keep working hard tomorrow night, and don't become arrogant over a small victory. As for Xiao Hao, he went back to the Inn first. He said he was preparing a lavish dinner for everyone. Pack your things, and let's head back quickly. It's already late, and tomorrow night's battle will likely be even more dangerous than today's."

Hearing this, everyone beamed with joy and shouted, "Long live!"

That brat had finally done something right!

After packing their things, the seven members of the Imperial Dou Team followed Qin Ming out of the Suotuo Great Soul Arena in great strides. Even their departure carried a gust of wind. This was how victors should look.

Meanwhile, at another plain and unremarkable Inn some distance away from the Suotuo Great Soul Arena, Flender had arranged for the Shrek group to stay there in order to save money. Not only did it save money, but it also made it convenient to go to the Suotuo Great Soul Arena at night to place bets. They had won quite a bit of money these past few days and had truly made a killing!

Late at night, Asphalt Drizzle had already stopped. There were few pedestrians on the streets. In the dead of night, Tang San dragged his exhausted body back from outside, staggering into his room.

That was close. I almost didn't make it back...

Tang San gritted his teeth and swore that he would personally kill Ye Ritian.

But what worried him most was Ye Ritian and the man who had not died by his hand. The secret of his Twin Martial Souls had been discovered by those two, along with the rumors Ye Ritian had mentioned. If Ye Ritian truly spread them around, Tang San would be finished. The entire Soul Master world might even regard him as an enemy.

Tang San secretly regretted revealing his Second Martial Soul. He had truly been blinded by rage at the time. He had desperately wanted to end Ye Ritian's life, along with that man's.

He had once sworn that anyone who harmed Xiao Wu would definitely pay the price.

But now, things had reached an irreversible point. One step led to heaven, the next to hell. He was truly trapped between advancing and retreating.

For now, Tang San could only take things one step at a time. Ye Ritian was very likely still in Suotuo City, but that man who should have been killed had probably already escaped.

Fortunately, before Tang San left, he had deliberately killed all six of that man's teammates. Only then could he prevent his secret from being exposed.

What a pity...

Damn Ye Ritian. I, Tang San, swear that in this life, I will personally kill you!

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Brother, are you asleep?"

Xiao Wu's voice came from outside the door. Tang San froze briefly, then quickly changed out of his soaked clothes and took out a fresh set from Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night, pulling them on.

Tang San stepped forward and opened the door. Xiao Wu stood outside, her eyes bleary with sleep.

"Xiao Wu, it's so late. Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Xiao Wu shook her head, looking dazed.

"Brother, just teach that person a lesson. Don't go too far."

Tang San nodded to himself, not taking Xiao Wu's words to heart. He was already planning how to lure out Ye Ritian. As for the man who had escaped, Tang San was not afraid that he would spread the matter. One person's words alone could not prove anything.

"Rongrong, Zhuqing, why are you two still awake so late?"

Xiao Wu noticed Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing returning slowly from outside. Both women looked terrible, especially the moment they saw Tang San and Xiao Wu. Their faces were as black as a chalkboard.

Today, they had finally seen Tang San's true face. The two women instinctively distanced themselves from him. Ignoring Xiao Wu, they walked straight past the two of them.