What if I Go Down Myself!

In the God Realm, Tang San's expression was rather unsightly at this moment.

He could naturally see what was happening in the lower realm and understood the predicament the three of them were facing.

"Damn it..."

Tang San's fingers tightened unconsciously, causing the armrest to creak under his grip.

He had never imagined that this Shrek Academy was constructed entirely out of Soul Tools.

"This is simply... a desecration of the traditions of soul masters!"

His brows were locked in a deep frown, his eyes filled with disgust and inner conflict.

The method to resolve Wang Dong'er's pain was actually quite simple; he only needed to flick his finger to undo the restriction he had placed deep within her soul, a seal intended to prevent her from being led astray by such deviant, flashy tricks.

However...

Tang San's heart was filled with resistance.

"Soul Tools... they are nothing more than heterodox paths that rely on external objects."

"Only the soul power cultivated within oneself, along with the exquisite hidden weapons passed down through the ten thousand years of my Tang Sect, represent the true path for soul masters—the true path of the strong!"

"If I were to lift the restriction, wouldn't Xiao Qi's mind be polluted by these cold, metallic lumps?"

"Furthermore..."

Tang San's gaze turned somewhat gloomy.

"With Soul Tools currently rampant on the Douluo Continent, they have severely squeezed the living space of Tang Sect hidden weapons."

"Those unworthy descendants haven't even mastered the basics of top-tier hidden weapons like the Buddha Fury Tang Lotus, the Pear Blossom Needle in Rainstorm, the Guanyin Tear, or the Yama's Invitation, yet they are retreating steadily under the onslaught of Soul Tools. They have completely lost face for me!"

Although Tang San had not passed down the complete manufacturing methods for these hidden weapons, the fact that they hadn't managed to create them was their own failure.

"If I were to compromise with Soul Tools now... wouldn't that be an admission that my Tang Sect hidden weapons are inferior to those Soul Tools?"

Once such a thought took root, it was like a thorn, piercing deep into Tang San's heart, making it impossible for him to make a decision easily.

Just as Tang San was lost in contemplation and conflict, a light sound of footsteps approached, followed by a faint, lingering fragrance that drifted to the tip of his nose.

"San-ge, what's wrong?"

A gentle voice rang out beside his ear.

A stunningly beautiful woman dressed in a pink long dress walked over slowly. She was tall, with features as exquisite as a painting, and her signature scorpion braid hung down to her waist, swaying gently with her movements, adding a touch of playfulness and liveliness.

It was Tang San's beloved wife, Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu walked to Tang San's side and gently took his hand, her large, ruby-like eyes filled with concern.

"Seeing your brows furrowed so tightly, have you encountered some troubling matter?"

Tang San turned his head to look at the familiar and beautiful face before him, his tense nerves relaxing slightly.

He held Xiao Wu's soft hand in return and sighed softly.

"Xiao Wu, you know that Soul Tools are running rampant in the lower realm now."

"The rapid development of these things that rely on external objects has severely threatened the status of Tang Sect hidden weapons, and one could even say it is shaking the very foundations of the soul master world."

"I am very conflicted right now..."

"Should I... set aside some of my prejudices and accept this change?"

As Tang San spoke these words, his tone was filled with helplessness and the weight of time.

Yet, he completely ignored the fact that, at this very moment, high in the sky of the lower realm, his own daughter, Wang Dong'er, was turning deathly pale from the pain caused by the restriction he had set, nearly fainting!

And what he was agonizing over was merely the ethereal, superficial concern of whether "Tang Sect hidden weapons would be replaced by Soul Tools"!

The lower realm, several thousand meters in the air.

"Hey, you lot."

Cai Yue'er frowned slightly, looking at the three dawdling figures before her with some impatience.

"What is the meaning of this?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to participate in the test?"

"Why have you stopped now that you've reached the entrance? Are you putting on a tragic play for me here?"

Seeing Wang Dong'er's pained expression, Cai Yue'er found it somewhat strange, but she felt more annoyed by them wasting her time.

"If you don't want to join Shrek Academy, then get lost!"

"Don't waste time here!"

"No, no, no! Teacher, please calm your anger!"

Hearing this, Da Ming and Er Ming began to pace in circles, cold sweat dripping down their foreheads.

"It's just that... the child is suddenly feeling a bit unwell..."

Er Ming hurriedly found a clumsy excuse to explain himself, while frantically calling out to Tang San in his heart.

"Xiao Qi is suffering to the point of death; if you don't act now, we really won't be able to get through this gate!"

"What kind of mess is this!"

The two of them looked at the pale-faced Wang Dong'er in their arms, then at the impatient Cai Yue'er, feeling like they were on the verge of tears.

God Realm.

After listening to Tang San's outpouring, Xiao Wu smiled gently.

She extended her slender fingers and lightly smoothed the furrowed brow of Tang San.

"Brother San, I know what you are worried about."

"But times are changing, and we cannot remain stagnant forever."

Hearing these gentle and soothing words from Xiao Wu, the conflict in Tang San's eyes gradually dissipated.

That's right.

If he didn't let Xiao Qi enter, he would be unable to monitor that damned variable through her, nor would he be able to intervene at a critical moment.

As for the Tang Sect...

Hmph.

A cold, sharp glint flashed in Tang San's eyes.

He could only wait and see if that Child of Destiny would be sensible enough to offer some assistance later on.

If that really didn't work...

"At worst, I will descend upon the Douluo Continent plane myself!"

Tang San vowed ruthlessly in his heart.

"Those so-called Soul Tool technologies... hmph, I'll just pay a visit to the Mingde Hall of that Sun Moon Empire."

"I will force them to hand over their core Soul Tool technology, then integrate it with my Tang Sect Hidden Weapons."

"By then, all of this technology will become the Tang Sect's own unique new Hidden Weapons!"

"Making the Tang Sect great again is nothing more than a flip of my hand!"

Having figured this out, Tang San felt a sense of clarity, and his previously gloomy expression was replaced by a confident smile.

He turned his head and looked at Xiao Wu affectionately.

"Thank you, Xiao Wu."

"I've figured it out."

For the future of the Douluo Continent, for justice, this small sacrifice... is worth it.

After speaking, Tang San raised his hand and tapped lightly toward the direction of the lower realm.

An invisible ripple of divine power instantly pierced through space and landed precisely on Wang Dong'er.

"Hum--"

Lower realm, in front of the gate of Shrek Academy.

Wang Dong'er, who had felt as if her internal organs were churning, suddenly felt her body lighten.

That intense sense of nausea and rejection receded like a tide, vanishing without a trace in the blink of an eye!

Replacing it was an unprecedented feeling of ease and comfort.

"Huh?"

Wang Dong'er blinked in surprise, unable to believe it.

"I... I don't feel sick anymore?"

"I'm really better?"

Seeing this, Da Ming and Er Ming, who had been on edge the whole time, finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"Phew... thank heavens!"

They had been worried that if Wang Dong'er continued to stay here, there might be some lingering side effects, and they had been thinking about retreating.

"Um... Teacher!"

"Hehe, the child seems to have suddenly recovered!"

"So... shall we go in and take the test now?"

Cai Yue'er glanced at the three of them suspiciously. Although she felt these three guys were acting strange, since the person was fine, she couldn't be bothered to investigate further.

"Enough, stop the nonsense."

"Since you're better, follow me inside."