Refusing to Join the Tang Sect

Feng Piaoling could not care less about how this Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear had been injured.

Since he had encountered it, it belonged to him.

Whoosh!

While Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was busy grumbling, Feng Piaoling had already darted forward. The Thunder Tribulation Sword, wreathed in arcs of lightning and cyan sword light, pierced accurately into the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's right eye, punching straight through to the back of its skull.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear let out a miserable howl before breathing its last in unwillingness, a deep, profound purple soul ring manifesting above its body.

"Little Yuhao, later, while he is absorbing the soul ring, let me take control of your body and use a Soul Shock to attack him. I want to make this cunning brat pay a heavy price."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm clamored frantically inside Huo Yuhao's mind.

He hated Feng Piaoling to the core, this cunning brat who had once nearly slaughtered him.

If not for him, Huo Yuhao would never have absorbed a ten-year Wind Baboon soul ring.

If not for him, his own shed skin might not have been lost.

And now, to dare take advantage of his Brother Sky Dream? It was simply outrageous.

"This... wouldn't that be bad?"

Under the incitement of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, truthfully speaking, Huo Yuhao was already somewhat tempted.

But Bei Bei and Tang Ya were standing right there; if they were to discover it, things would turn disastrous.

He did not want to lose these two friends who treated him with genuine sincerity.

Just as Huo Yuhao was struggling with his dilemma, Feng Piaoling had already taken out a cat-head-shaped Soul Tool and stowed the massive carcass of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear inside.

"Is this also a storage Soul Tool?" Bei Bei walked up to Feng Piaoling and asked curiously.

Not to mention the fourth-class Soul Tool longsword from earlier, he had now produced a giant storage Soul Tool.

Where did this Feng Piaoling get so many good things?

Could he be the young master of some sect?

He did not suspect that Feng Piaoling came from the Sun Moon Empire.

After all, the people of the Sun Moon Empire were physically distinct from those of the Star Luo, Heavenly Soul, and Dou Ling empires.

"Mm. We are already approaching the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest; it is not safe to absorb a soul ring here. I intend to find a secluded place to absorb it."

As Feng Piaoling spoke, he prepared to leave.

Tang Ya called out to him, "Wait, Little Piaoling."

"Is there something the matter?" Feng Piaoling turned around and asked.

Tang Ya asked cautiously, "Now that you and Little Yuhao have both obtained soul rings, what are your plans for the future?"

"Participating in the Shrek entrance examination."

Feng Piaoling stated his next destination directly; they would meet eventually anyway.

Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, wore a blank expression.

His goal all along had been to become a soul master. Although the process had been bumpy and the result not entirely satisfying, he had now become a soul master—a Soul Grand Master, at that.

Having finally achieved his wish, he found himself at a loss for what to do next.

Upon learning that Feng Piaoling was going to Shrek to enroll, Tang Ya did not look surprised; after all, such a genius soul master was destined to join Shrek.

She continued, "Then, do you still have any family members at home?"

Feng Piaoling's gaze turned icy, his expression grim as he said, "Dead. All dead. Not a single one left."

They had died at the hands of Evil Soul Masters and Xu Tianran.

Huo Yuhao struggled for a moment before shaking his head, "I don't have any family left either. It's just me now."

Tang Ya clearly did not realize the shift in atmosphere and asked with great delight, "Then that's truly wonderful! Little Piaoling, and Little Yuhao, since you are both on your own, why not join our Tang Sect?"

Huo Yuhao had long yearned for the Tang Sect throughout their journey; had it not been for the appearance of Feng Piaoling, he would have joined the Tang Sect just as he did in the original timeline.

Hearing this, he agreed decisively, "Big Sister Ya, I am willing to join the Tang Sect."

"Good! Little Yuhao, from today on, you are a disciple of my Tang Sect."

Seeing Huo Yuhao agree, the smile on Tang Ya's face deepened; it was not in vain that she and Bei Bei had spent the journey showcasing various Tang Sect techniques.

Afterward, she looked at Feng Piaoling with anticipation.

Feng Piaoling shook his head: "No interest."

These words caused the smile on Tang Ya's face to vanish instantly.

Bei Bei frowned and said, "Brother Feng, could it be that you feel our Tang Sect is in decline, and that is why you are unwilling to join?"

"Do you truly need me to state the reason?" Feng Piaoling said expressionlessly.

"Tell me." Tang Ya bit her red lip with her teeth, her face pale as she asked.

If anyone else had shown such disdain for the Tang Sect, she would have attacked them long ago.

But the feeling Feng Piaoling gave her was very different.

He was a person who was calm to the extreme and meticulous in his thoughts.

Since the other party spoke this way, there must be some truth to it.

As the current Sect Master of the Tang Sect, if she wanted to revitalize the sect, she had to face all problems head-on.