Su Yu knew nothing of the commotion outside.
Ever since awakening his Martial Soul, Su Yu had stayed in his little nest, familiarizing himself with the power of time and space.
After some time getting used to it, Su Yu could now easily draw on a small portion of the power of time and space.
However, without Soul Rings and Soul Skills,
the power Su Yu could wield was still far too limited.
But Su Yu wasn't in a hurry.
The second Arena Tournament was due to begin soon.
In a few more days, once it started, Su Yu would be able to claim the system's rewards.
Then the Soul Ring he'd been dreaming of would be delivered right into his hands by the system.
"Elder Ju, Ghost Elder, we have news about Tang San's whereabouts."
At the Elder Hall, just as Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were still fretting over the mission Bibi Dong had given them, a Soul Master finally arrived with good news.
At these words, Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes lit up, and excitement colored his voice.
"Quick, tell me. Where is that little brat Tang San?"
Lately, because of Tang San, they'd been under tremendous pressure from Bibi Dong every single day.
Now that they finally had news of Tang San's whereabouts, they could at last report back to Bibi Dong.
"A Soul Master named Su Yuntao says Tang San might be in Holy Soul Village."
"Su Yuntao? Holy Soul Village?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo furrowed his brows slightly.
He'd never heard of either the person named Su Yuntao or the place called Holy Soul Village.
As a Titled Douluo, it was only natural that Chrysanthemum Douluo wouldn't notice a nobody like Su Yuntao.
As for Holy Soul Village, it was an even more remote backwater.
"Summon Su Yuntao to see me."
Chrysanthemum Douluo waved a hand and gave the order.
Before long...
Su Yuntao, travel-stained and weary, appeared before Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
Under the scrutiny of two Titled Douluos, Su Yuntao felt immense pressure.
He was a nobody in his daily life.
Forget associating with Titled Douluos—even Soul Saints were beings he could only look up to.
"Tell me, how did you learn about Tang San?"
"If your information is accurate, the Spirit Hall won't treat you unfairly."
Chrysanthemum Douluo hoped this nobody before him really could bring him some good news.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to report back to Bibi Dong.
"I once awakened the Martial Soul of a boy named Tang San in Holy Soul Village."
"His Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass, but he had Innate Full Soul Power."
Su Yuntao briefly explained how he'd come to know Tang San.
Though it had been years since he'd awakened Tang San's Martial Soul, the experience remained vivid in his memory.
After all, there weren't many Soul Masters with Innate Full Soul Power.
If Tang San's Martial Soul hadn't been Blue Silver Grass, a Trash Martial Soul,
Su Yuntao would probably have reported him to the Spirit Hall immediately and had him cultivated as a peerless genius.
The combination of a Trash Martial Soul and Innate Full Soul Power had haunted Su Yuntao for years.
He couldn't forget it, even if he tried!
That was why, when the Spirit Hall had mobilized everyone to search for news of Tang San, Su Yuntao had immediately come forward to report what he knew.
If he hadn't been out awakening Martial Souls in other villages all this time,
Su Yuntao wouldn't have waited until now to report to Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"Good!"
"If your information checks out, you'll have rendered a great service."
Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke excitedly, patting Su Yuntao on the shoulder in praise.
"Old Ghost, let's go to Holy Soul Village right now."
Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't dare waste any time.
Taking Ghost Douluo with him, he immediately hurried toward Holy Soul Village.
A day passed...
Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo barely rested, but at last arrived at the Holy Soul Village Su Yuntao had mentioned.
As soon as he stepped into Holy Soul Village, Chrysanthemum Douluo's first impression was that it was backward.
He could hardly believe that a remote little village like this could produce a peerless genius like Tang San.
"Honored guests, what brings you to Holy Soul Village?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had only just entered Holy Soul Village.
Old Jack, the village chief, hurried over to greet them with the utmost respect.
There was a reason Old Jack had become village chief.
He could tell at a glance that Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were important figures.
So he didn't dare slight them in the least.
"Tell me, where is Tang San?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't waste any time.
He got straight to the point and demanded an answer.
If Old Jack refused to cooperate, he wouldn't hesitate to slaughter the entire village.
In the eyes of a Titled Douluo, wiping out a tiny village like Holy Soul Village was as easy as taking a breath.
"You've come looking for little San?"
"That child has already gone to enroll at Shrek Academy."
"As it happens, I haven't seen him in quite a while myself."
Old Jack spoke at length,
revealing one detail after another about Tang San.
He had no intention of hiding anything.
Old Jack wasn't a fool.
He knew perfectly well that these two were people he could never afford to offend.
That was why he cooperated so readily.
Whatever Chrysanthemum Douluo asked, he answered.
At last, Chrysanthemum Douluo had learned everything he wanted to know.
"Old man, you know how to behave."
"Since you've been so sensible, I'll let you all off this time."
Chrysanthemum Douluo gave a cold laugh and didn't take his anger out on Holy Soul Village.
The next moment...
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance and vanished from the spot.
"Where did those great figures come from?"
Old Jack was drenched in sweat.
Though he'd spoken at length in front of Chrysanthemum Douluo,
in truth, he'd been sweating bullets the whole time.
Even the faintest trace of a Titled Douluo's pressure was more than his old bones could bear.
Luckily, Old Jack had escaped disaster.
"Little San, I hope these old bones of mine haven't brought you harm."
Old Jack sighed.
He could tell that Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had come with hostile intent.
But Old Jack hadn't dared try any tricks in front of them.
As village chief, he had to consider the greater good.
If he'd offended them for Tang San's sake,
the entire Holy Soul Village might have suffered a devastating blow.
Old Jack couldn't be that selfish.
Shrek Academy...
Ever since they learned that Tang San would become a god in the future, not only had Yu Xiaogang become much more attentive in teaching him,
but even proud people like Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong often hovered around Tang San.
Tang San's standing at Shrek Academy had soared.
Ma Hongjun took the initiative to invite Tang San to visit the brothels, even generously offering to pay.
Ning Rongrong also extended an olive branch to Tang San, offering him a handsome reward.
As for Flender, he looked at Tang San as if he were a walking moneybag.
He could already imagine how much value Tang San becoming a god would bring to Shrek Academy in the future.
As for Yu Xiaogang, every time he put Tang San through special training, he would proudly shout that he had cultivated a god.
Tang San found this life both painful and joyful.
If he could, he hoped these peaceful days would go on forever.
After all, he was still far too weak.
He didn't dare show his face in front of the Spirit Hall.
But things didn't go as he'd hoped. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's arrival eventually shattered Shrek's peace.