"We were already at the very edge of the Soul Hunting Forest, where Soul Beast traces were practically nonexistent. The only thing we had to worry about was whether those Spirit Hall people outside would come in looking for Xiao Liu after we left. Once that happened, Xiao Liu would have no choice but to hide deeper in the forest. On one side would be the people from Spirit Hall, and on the other, Soul Beasts that could appear at any moment. That would be truly dangerous." Grandmaster's expression was solemn as well.
Clearly, he had no good way to resolve the situation either. After all, no matter what, he was only a two-ring Soul Grandmaster.
"As for that, you don't need to worry. I have a solution." Tang Liu spoke again.
Tang San and Grandmaster both looked at him.
"My Third Martial Soul seems to be special. I don't need to actively hunt Soul Beasts to add Soul Rings." Tang Liu said as he prepared to release his Third Martial Soul.
"You mean..." Grandmaster had made a guess, but when he saw the two Soul Rings slowly rise from beneath Tang Liu's feet with his own eyes, his pupils contracted, and he could not help drawing in a sharp breath.
Tang Liu's eyes glimmered faintly, and the aura radiating from his body suddenly became ethereal, as though an immortal had descended into the mortal world.
Then, two Soul Rings slightly larger than normal ones, blue-black like his hair and eyes, slowly rose from beneath his feet and pulsed around his body.
"My Soul Power should be at level twenty-three now," Tang Liu said.
Grandmaster's gaze was completely drawn to the two Soul Rings around Tang Liu, which exceeded everything Soul Masters understood.
Even Tang San was captivated by the beautiful, sinister blue-black of the Soul Rings. Moreover, he could sense an incomparably familiar aura from Tang Liu's Soul Rings.
"Your Third Martial Soul... is absolutely the first of its kind on the continent. First of all, the mere fact that it can produce Soul Rings on its own is already shocking beyond belief. What's more, your Soul Rings are an unprecedented blue-black! They completely surpass our understanding of normal Soul Rings." Grandmaster spoke excitedly, like a fervent researcher who had discovered an entirely new subject of study. "But now isn't the time for that. You said you had a solution. Does it have something to do with your Third Martial Soul?"
Tang Liu nodded. "Yes. My Martial Soul's first soul skill can leave a mark on someone, while its second soul skill lets me instantly teleport to the side of anyone I've marked!"
Tang San's eyes lit up. "If that's the case, Teacher and I can leave first. Once we confirm that it's safe, you can teleport directly to our side! Right, does your Teleportation have a distance limit?"
Tang Liu shook his head. "No. It's just that if the distance is too great, I'll enter a weakened state after teleporting. But don't worry. You can return directly to the academy, and then I'll teleport over."
"It will take us at least two hours to reach the academy. To be safe, Xiao Liu, teleport after three hours," Grandmaster said.
"Alright." Tang Liu nodded.
"Then, Xiao San, once we get out there, act according to the situation." Grandmaster turned to Tang San again.
Tang San nodded forcefully. After all, this concerned his little brother's safety.
Then Tang San took off his Sleeve Arrow, handed it to Tang Liu, and helped him put it on. "Use this if you encounter danger. I've taught you how."
Tang Liu nodded and smiled.
After Grandmaster gave Tang Liu some medicinal powder that could repel Soul Beasts, he left with Tang San. Naturally, Tang Liu did not forget to leave marks on Tang San and Grandmaster.
"Brother, if the people from Spirit Hall ask about me, tell them Father took me away!" Tang Liu called out.
"Alright, be careful!" Tang San turned and waved to him.
After receiving Tang Liu's response, Tang San turned back around and headed toward the outskirts of the Soul Hunting Forest with Grandmaster, his expression growing several degrees more solemn.
Tang Liu also turned and headed deeper into the forest, intending to find a place with a good view that would make escape convenient. From there, he could observe the movements of Grandmaster, Tang San, and the people from Spirit Hall, while also fleeing in time if danger arose.
After searching for a while, Tang Liu finally settled on a fairly tall tree. Relying on a Soul Grandmaster's physical prowess, as well as the Tang Sect techniques Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon and Mysterious Jade Hand, he swiftly climbed to the top. Then he activated Purple Demon Eye and looked toward the outside of the Soul Hunting Forest.
Although Tang Liu was not as diligent as Tang San in cultivating Purple Demon Eye, he had at least reached the Observing stage. Looking farther away after activating it was no problem at all.
Sure enough, he immediately spotted Tang San and Grandmaster as they emerged from the Soul Hunting Forest.
Not long afterward, he saw a group of people wearing the standard uniforms of Spirit Hall surround the two of them. At their head was Su Yuntao, whom he had met once before—the man who had performed Martial Soul Awakening for Tang San and him.
Although Tang Liu could directly use the marks to obtain the view around Tang San and Grandmaster, doing so required him to close his eyes and concentrate fully. Since he was inside the Soul Hunting Forest and had to remain on guard against threats from Soul Beasts at all times, he naturally could not afford the slightest carelessness.
Outside, Su Yuntao had already begun speaking with Tang San and Grandmaster.
Grandmaster held Tang San's hand and looked without the slightest change in expression at the people from Spirit Hall blocking their way. His expression remained calm as he said lightly, "May I ask why this Spirit Hall deacon has stopped us?"
Having received Ma Xiunuo's instructions beforehand and knowing something of Grandmaster's background, Su Yuntao appeared very respectful. "You are Grandmaster, correct? I have long admired your reputation. I am Su Yuntao."
"Spare me the reputation. It isn't worth mentioning. Tell me, what do you want with us?" Grandmaster asked as he looked at him.
"Actually, we came today because there are some matters we wish to discuss with this little brother Tang San." Though Su Yuntao was still young, he was quite adept at reading people. He had known beforehand that Grandmaster had accompanied Tang San here today to obtain a Soul Ring. Now that the two of them had emerged from the Soul Hunting Forest, they had most likely obtained one. Though Tang San was young, he was probably already a Soul Master. Compared to Su Yuntao, he was only one Soul Ring behind, so Su Yuntao had changed how he addressed Tang San to "little brother." Of course, in his view, it would not be easy for Tang San to reach the Soul Grandmaster level.
Grandmaster glanced at Tang San and noticed that Tang San had just shifted his gaze away from him. He understood at once that Tang San had received his hint.
"Uncle, what did you want with me?" Tang San looked at Su Yuntao, his expression showing not the slightest abnormality.
"Little brother, do you remember me?" Su Yuntao asked with a smile.
Tang San nodded. "You awakened my Martial Soul. I remember you."
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