"Teacher, it's only that you can't eat two fruits, but you've never eaten one! I think you can still obtain another Martial Soul!" Yu Zhi chuckled when he saw her expression.
He leaned closer, his tone teasing. "When the One Piece Dungeon opens, if we're selected, I'll personally pick out the fruit that suits you best, Dong'er."
At that intimate form of address, Bibi Dong's cheeks instantly flushed red. She shot him an irritated glare. "You little bastard, don't fool around in the main hall. Tonight..."
"But at night, I want to call you Teacher even more. What should I do?" Yu Zhi's smile deepened as he deliberately teased her.
It had to be said, a shy mature woman was simply irresistible!
Especially someone like Bibi Dong, a top-tier love-struck fool!
Bibi Dong could do nothing about him. She raised her head toward the Sky Screen and said softly, "Do as you please! You don't listen to me anymore anyway!"
Yu Zhi looked at her slightly bashful appearance with immense satisfaction.
This sort of conversation had happened countless times over the past month. Bibi Dong had gone from fleeing in embarrassment to responding calmly. She had improved by who knew how much!
Or rather, Brother Zhi had trained her well!
Worship Hall
Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the words "One Piece Continent." A trace of distant nostalgia quietly flashed through his eyes.
Golden Crocodile Douluo stepped half a pace forward with a faint smile. "Big Brother, are you thinking of Sea God Island?"
"That's all in the past." Qian Daoliu waved a hand indifferently. His peripheral vision swept over the varied expressions of the offerings beside him, and he naturally saw through their calculations.
Golden Crocodile was still unwilling to accept it. He declared loudly, "Back then, you merely lost to Tang Chen for a moment. Now, not only do you have new combat strategies, but you've also cultivated the Ninjutsu methods of the Naruto Continent. Your strength is no longer what it used to be. Tang Xiao relies on nothing more than the Ring Detonation Technique. With your current power, how could it be difficult to toy with him?"
"That's right!" Mighty Lion Douluo immediately echoed him, his tone excited. "If you fight again, Tang Xiao will definitely be the one who loses! Then Bo Saixi on Sea God Island can see clearly who is truly stronger!"
The other offerings all chimed in as well, speaking over one another, every word urging him on.
As their voices continuously reached his ears, Qian Daoliu's heart, dormant for many years, began to burn once more.
The aura around him tightened slightly as he said in a deep voice, "Fine. If we meet again someday, I will utterly defeat Tang Chen before Bo Saixi!"
A teasing glint flashed through Guang Ling Douluo's eyes as he deliberately drew out his words. "And after you defeat him, Big Brother?"
That single question instantly struck the heart of the matter. Qian Daoliu immediately coughed several times to hide his embarrassment, then abruptly turned around with his back to everyone.
"Cough, cough... Settle down and focus on watching the Sky Screen."
A few subdued chuckles rang out in the hall. They knew Qian Daoliu had not denied what would happen after his victory!
Clear Sky Sect
Tang Hao and Tang San had already returned to the sect. At first, the elders had all put on a show of obstructing them, demanding that Tang San hand over the Mysterious Heaven Skill!
But no one had expected Tang Hao to offer so much. Not only had he handed over the Mysterious Heaven Skill, he had also placed Xiao Wu, the transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, under the sect's control.
What more was there to say?!
With that enormous token of allegiance, Tang Hao could finally stand openly within the sect as the Clear Sky Douluo.
However, the Seventh Elder was somewhat puzzled. The Mysterious Heaven Skill was indeed remarkably profound, but it should not have been enough to make Fugaku Uchiha of the Naruto World lose his composure like that.
Yet when his gaze fell upon the guarded Xiao Wu, that rare Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the doubts on the tip of his tongue were ultimately swallowed back down.
At that moment, the First Elder looked toward Tang Xiao in the seat of honor and spoke in a deep voice. "Sect Master, the Sky Screen has begun introducing the One Piece Continent. If the Dungeon opens next, I hope everyone will act cautiously and not stubbornly act alone again."
The warning in his words could not have been clearer. Tang Xiao's face alternated between green and white, yet he had no way to refute him.
After all, among those who had gone to the Naruto Continent, his record had been the worst. His screen time had not even amounted to a fraction of the others'!
"The First Elder's words are inappropriate." Seeing this, Tang San immediately stepped forward and took the initiative to defend Tang Xiao. "My uncle is the master of a sect and governs the entire clan. For you to speak to him like this in public is somewhat improper."
Tang Xiao's heart warmed at his words, and he gave Tang San a complicated look.
Over these past days, several elders had often mocked him, the sect master, openly and covertly. Fortunately, Tang San had repeatedly stepped forward to support him.
It was just a pity. Why weren't you Ah Yin's son? You were only a soul from another world!
"Heh! He didn't criticize you, so you're upset? Is your record any better? The entire continent has heard about it already. The Twin Heroes of Clear Sky? Don't think that contributing a cultivation method means you can do whatever you want!" The First Elder's anger, bottled up for days, finally erupted as he roared.
"Spirit Hall has been spreading word everywhere that you are a spy from another world. The whole continent sees you as an enemy invader! It was Clear Sky Sect that took the risk of annihilation to shelter you and give you protection!"
His heart was full of resentment. Tang San was absurdly devoted to Tang Xiao, that sect master! But toward him, the First Elder? Tang San simply ignored him!
He was even curious what kind of sect the Tang Sect was, to have taught someone into becoming like this!
"Both of you, say less and watch the Sky Screen first." The Second Elder hurriedly rose to smooth things over.
The sect had gained both the Mysterious Heaven Skill and a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, and he was also one of the beneficiaries. It truly was not appropriate for him to keep arguing.
Moreover, this was essentially a power struggle between the sect master and the First Elder. He had no intention of getting involved.
Seeing that the two were still at daggers drawn, the Second Elder advised them separately. "Big Brother, Xiao San has rendered service to the sect, so there is no need to criticize him further. Xiao San, the First Elder is an elder of the sect. Even if his words were somewhat harsh, you should be more tolerant."
The moment the word "elder" appeared, Tang San seemed to trigger some kind of mechanism. He immediately bowed and apologized. "First Elder, I was wrong! You are an elder!"
The First Elder looked at his incomparably loyal appearance and felt awkward all over. It was somehow less satisfying than their earlier confrontation. Helplessly, he waved a hand. "Forget it. Watch the Sky Screen."
The other elders all breathed sighs of relief. Their tense expressions gradually relaxed as they raised their eyes toward the Sky Screen together, focusing on the introduction to the One Piece Continent.
Only Tang Hao stood in the corner with his arms folded, his expression indifferent as he coldly watched the dispute that had just taken place in the hall.
Shrek Academy
Everyone looked up at the Sky Screen, their gazes fixed tightly on the four words "Martial Soul Fruit."
Yu Xiaogang's eyes shone brightly, his entire body brimming with excitement. He turned to Flender beside him and said eagerly, "Flender, my opportunity has come! This One Piece Continent may be my chance to defy fate and change my destiny!"
Flender knew the knot in his heart that had persisted for years. He had been trapped by his mutated Martial Soul for life, unable to break through level thirty.
After pondering for a moment, Flender showed a worried expression. "Xiao Gang, think carefully. The last Naruto Dungeon was extremely dangerous. Even Titled Douluo perished inside. Even if you can return safely in the end, the pain and dangers along the way are very real. With your combat strength, if you are truly selected, it would be far too risky."
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