The Despair of Yu Xiaogang

"Actually, it's nothing."

"I am preparing to break through, so I wanted to give you both a heads-up."

"If you see me in extreme pain during the breakthrough, there is no need to worry; it is a necessary part of the process."

Luo Yan intended to undergo his bloodline evolution right there in the room.

The room was spacious enough, so it should be sufficient to accommodate his bloodline evolution.

During the evolution process, the physical contortions caused by the intense pain were unavoidable.

Luo Yan was simply worried that Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu might try to intervene if they saw him in such a state.

Whether the evolution failed or he simply lost control of his instincts, it would be disastrous if he accidentally lashed out at them.

The two girls' cultivation levels likely wouldn't be able to withstand a single strike from him.

"Alright!"

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing spoke in unison.

"In that case, go ahead and practice. No matter what happens to me, pay it no mind."

Luo Yan said nothing more.

Aside from his very first bloodline evolution, he had been able to maintain his sanity during all subsequent ones, so he shouldn't pose a threat to Xiao Wu and the others.

Once they had put some distance between themselves and him, Luo Yan called out to the system: "System, initiate bloodline evolution!"

"Ding!

Consuming 100 million Resentment Points to initiate bloodline evolution.

Bloodline evolution in progress..."

Although he hadn't opened the system panel, Luo Yan could still hear the sound of his Resentment Points draining away.

Before he could dwell on it, a familiar warm current began to gather from the void, slowly pouring into his Demon Core.

Then, waves of spiritual energy surged like a flood, constantly battering his limbs and bones.

The intense pain began to manifest throughout Luo Yan's entire body.

This time, the agony was twice as strong as the last, and the sudden pain caused Luo Yan to tumble off the bed.

He curled up on the floor, clutching his head with both hands, his body twisting into a terrifying posture.

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, who had intended to continue their cultivation, immediately noticed the abnormality and looked toward Luo Yan.

Their pupils constricted.

Luo Yan's current posture was truly horrific, as if he were being gnawed upon by a pack of jackals and was instinctively trying to evade them.

It was a movement that an ordinary person would find difficult to replicate.

Xiao Wu momentarily forgot Luo Yan's instructions and wanted to rush forward to check on him.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing reacted quickly and grabbed her.

"Xiao Wu, calm down! Luo Yan just said that no matter what happens, we shouldn't disturb him. You can't go over there!"

Zhu Zhuqing gripped Xiao Wu's right hand, her expression grave.

Xiao Wu paused, but seeing the pained expression on Luo Yan's face, she still wanted to move forward: "Zhuqing, Luo Yan really doesn't look right!"

"No one reacts like this when breaking through a realm!"

It was fortunate that she hadn't used her spiritual energy immediately, or Zhu Zhuqing might not have been able to hold her back.

"Xiao Wu, Luo Yan must have known this would happen. He specifically warned us to prevent us from interfering!"

"At a time like this, we must not go up and disturb him. Otherwise, not only will we fail to help, but we might actually cause Luo Yan's efforts to fall short!"

Zhu Zhuqing was very rational, and her mind quickly analyzed the cause and effect.

After hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Xiao Wu calmed down significantly.

The two of them watched Luo Yan, their eyes filled with worry.

This bloodline evolution was not as swift as the previous ones; Luo Yan endured the excruciating pain for two full days, and it had yet to conclude.

Hundreds of miles away from Suotuo City, Tang San sat inside a carriage.

This morning, he had rented the carriage from the town where he had been working to continue his journey.

It would take only five to seven days to reach Shrek Academy.

However, Tang San dared not relax too much. Yu Xiaogang had previously warned him that Shrek Academy only recruited monsters, and he needed to work even harder, or he wouldn't pass the assessment.

Therefore, he spent his time in the carriage practicing.

He only occasionally took a moment to ensure he wasn't in danger and that he hadn't taken a wrong turn.

Ever since Luo Yan appeared, Tang San had become even more distrustful of others.

"Teacher, I wonder if you have found a way to repair your martial soul..." During a moment of relaxation, Tang San thought of Yu Xiaogang, who had lost his martial soul.

Tang San had no clue regarding the situation with Yu Xiaogang.

He only knew how to concoct poisons and didn't understand much about matters related to recovering a martial soul; most of what he did know had been taught to him by Yu Xiaogang.

And there's Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu, it's been nearly six years. I wonder how she's doing, and if she's been tortured by that animal Luo Yan...

Luo Yan, you just wait. If I run into you again, I'll definitely make you pay!

Forget it... I'd better focus on my cultivation. I don't even know what the admission standards for Shrek Academy are. If I can't even pass the assessment, I'll be bringing shame to my teacher!

After a long while, Tang San put his thoughts aside and re-entered a state of cultivation.

The carriage moved slowly toward Suotuo City.

What Tang San didn't know was that, in the sky not far behind him, a figure was following him closely.

This figure was dressed in a black robe, which not only covered his entire body but also concealed his face.

However, if Luo Yan were here, he would certainly recognize this as Tang San's father.

Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao.

"Yin'er, San has already become a true Soul Master and is about to emerge like a dragon from the abyss. You can rest easy now!"

"And I will protect him well; I won't let any accidents happen to him!"

Tang Hao's gaze remained fixed on Tang San's carriage, a hint of tenderness appearing in his eyes from time to time.

In another direction, there was also a carriage slowly heading toward Suotuo City.

Judging by the distance, this carriage would arrive at least three or four days later than Tang San's.

Sitting inside the carriage was none other than Tang San's teacher, Yu Xiaogang.

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang seemed to have overexerted himself worrying about his martial soul; his hair, which had previously only been slightly gray, had now turned completely white.

A look of melancholy often hung upon his face.

After leaving Notting Junior Soul Master Academy, Yu Xiaogang had relied on his thick skin to first return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

After failing to find any relevant information within the clan, he had then traveled to Martial Soul City.

Relying on the Elder Token given to him by Tang Hao, he had later snuck into the Martial Soul Hall Library without Bibi Dong's knowledge.

Unfortunately, despite flipping through almost every book, he had been unable to find any relevant records.

A few days ago, Yu Xiaogang had been discovered by Bibi Dong and subsequently expelled from Martial Soul Hall.

Thinking of his agreement with Tang San, he didn't linger in Martial Soul City any longer and hired a carriage to head toward Suotuo City.

Over a year had passed, and he had failed to find a solution.

This had plunged Yu Xiaogang into despair.

Before, even if others called him a waste, he was at least a level 29 Soul Grand Master and still possessed a martial soul.

Now, he had truly become a complete and utter waste.

This was also why, after seeing Bibi Dong in Martial Soul Hall, Yu Xiaogang hadn't dared to speak of his own situation, fearing it would affect the image he held in her heart.