Absolute Belief

"I think that works."

Xiao Wu took Tang San's hand and pursed her lips into a smile.

"I agree with this kid's suggestion, too. You really should give him a chance. Otherwise, we're all friends here, yet we can't help out at all—it just feels a bit unsettling."

"Xiao Wu, you really are direct."

Tang San reached out to tap her cheek, his eyes filled with a touch of doting affection.

"Asking them for help this time is a last resort. If the God of Destruction's power weren't so overwhelming, I could have handled it myself."

"Dad!"

Tang Wutong leaned in, her expression showing a hint of displeasure.

"How can you say that? We're all in this together; we should be solving problems as a team. If you try to evade it, not only will you fail to resolve the issue, but the trouble will only keep compounding."

"That's why I'm agreeing to it now, isn't it?"

Tang San smiled again, rubbing Tang Wutong's dark hair with his broad palm.

"Wutong, seeing you so spirited makes me truly happy. Do you know? All those painful things you encountered before you became a god made my heart ache. I feel like I let you down by not protecting you well enough."

"Third Brother, that isn't your fault."

Lin Yi, standing to the side, couldn't help but cough. "You've already done well enough, but some things are bound to spiral out of control during the process of tempering. It's only natural that there would be some issues."

"Thank you for speaking up for me, but as a father, I still feel I haven't been competent enough."

"Don't think like that."

Yu Xiaogang stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.

"You and Xiao Wu weren't very old when you had this child, so some negligence was inevitable. As long as you treat little Wutong better from now on, won't that be enough? Besides, even though you couldn't interfere with the affairs of the Douluo Continent, you still invisibly brought her and Huo Yuhao together. That is already enough."

"Father, thank you."

Tang San nodded at Yu Xiaogang with gratitude.

At that moment, Tang Hao and A Yin flew over to join them, sharing a knowing smile.

"With such a major event at hand, it wouldn't be easy for your mother and me to live a peaceful life even if we wanted to. Besides, the God of Destruction intends to end the entire history of the Douluo Continent. As members of this world, we naturally cannot let him do as he pleases!"

"Thank you, Mom and Dad."

Xiao Wu smiled warmly, a flash of joy in her eyes.

"To have the whole family gathered together again—it's truly a cause for celebration."

"Um..."

Lin Yi interrupted them, scratching his head.

"I really shouldn't dampen everyone's spirits at a time like this, but there is something I need to tell you. Since everyone is here with Third Brother, I can safely head to the Divine Sea to search for the Giant Shark Beast."

"Are you sure?"

Yu Xiaogang looked a bit nervous.

"Although your Soul Power has reached a respectable level, that Giant Shark Beast has a history of three or four million years. It will be quite difficult for you to contend with it."

"I'm not afraid."

Lin Yi laughed heartily. "If I were to worry about such trifles at a time like this, it would just be a waste of time. However, to avoid distractions, Master, you shouldn't come with me. I'll handle the Giant Shark Beast myself."

"Do you need help?"

Bibi Dong cast a glance his way. "My Death Spider Emperor and Blood-Devouring Spider Emperor are top-tier martial soul standards. If I were to inflict a numbing and controlling effect on that Giant Shark Beast, it would certainly be effective."

"Thank you, Senior Bibi Dong, but I must do this myself."

Lin Yi's gaze grew even firmer as he waved his hand.

"If I don't do it myself, there will always be regrets. Rather than letting others do the work, it's more satisfying to do it with my own hands."

"Very well."

Bibi Dong smiled knowingly.

"The fact that you have such conviction shows that your aptitude is excellent. In that case, hurry to the Divine Sea. Given your current abilities, you certainly won't be able to win in an instant, so I'll give you two days. If you haven't succeeded in two days, we will come to help you ourselves."

This left Lin Yi feeling both amused and helpless.

"Does the senior mean that everything must have a sequence, and if I can't finish the battle quickly, you'll come out personally to clean up after me?"

"Exactly."

Bibi Dong smiled playfully. "Who told you to be the kind of kid who can't make things simple? In fact, having someone help you hunt for a Soul Ring is something others would kill for!"

"But I believe that would be a great loss."

On this matter, Lin Yi remained steadfast.

"There is a huge difference between a soul beast offering itself voluntarily and being forced to sacrifice. This time, I want to beat the Giant Shark Beast until it has no will to survive. That, I believe, is the highest pursuit of a Soul Master, don't you agree?"

"You're right, but you're being far too reckless."

Huo Yuhao was silent for a moment before he couldn't help but speak up.

"Lin Yi, a soul beast of three or four million years—let alone you, even I might not be certain of killing it completely. Why don't we..."

"No."

Lin Yi shook his head firmly.

"I don't need anyone's help. I will bear the consequences of everything on my end. For now, what you need to consider is how to face the God of Destruction!"