"You sure made your exit at just the right time."
Tang San rolled his neck, a hint of coldness in his eyes.
"I'm not going to go easy on him. At a time like this, only strict training will do any good!"
"Third Brother, you're really ruthless. But ruthless people have their own ways, and I believe you can make him stronger."
Once Bibi Dong and Xiao Wu had stepped aside, Tang San immediately unleashed the power of his Second Martial Soul, the Blue Silver Emperor.
What immense power.
Lin Yi knew how powerful Tang San was, but this was the first time he'd seen Third Brother use the Soul Power of his Second Martial Soul like this. For a moment, he was stunned.
But Tang San was no pushover. He moved with astonishing speed, charging straight at Lin Yi. Before Lin Yi could react, Tang San punched him in the shoulder.
Although they were in the Sea of Consciousness, the tremendous shock still took Lin Yi by surprise.
He swiftly dodged, but before he could release a Soul Skill, Tang San's trident was already thrusting toward him.
"Flying Dragon in the Sky!"
Lin Yi quickly unleashed his Soul Skill, but Tang San trapped him inside a Blue Silver Cage and simultaneously summoned the power of the Clear Sky Hammer.
"Thousand Pound Barrier!"
"Dragon Binding!"
Their powers collided in midair like sparks, forming ring after ring of light.
Yu Xiaogang watched the scene and nodded slightly.
He knew that when two geniuses clashed again, they would inevitably make each other stronger.
What's more, Tang San was a Level 11 God. Aside from the God of Destruction, no other god in the Divine Realm could match his power.
"What's wrong? Is that all you've got?"
Tang San fixed his gaze on Lin Yi once more, his expression darkening.
"If you want to protect others, you have to show some resolve. Just improving your Soul Skills won't help you at all. You've been to Slaughter City, but haven't you noticed that, aside from bringing back the Slaughter Domain, you gained little else?"
"I thought it was strange, too."
Lin Yi looked back at him, his brows knitted tightly.
"By all rights, I've already obtained the Power of the Killing God without losing my sanity. So why...?"
"Because you lack the determination to win."
Tang San smiled faintly at him again as he spoke.
"I've never thought I would lose. Even when facing the God of Destruction, I've always known that even if I had to die with him, I wouldn't let him destroy the entire Douluo Continent."
So that's it.
Only then did Lin Yi understand the difference between himself and Tang San: how much they both wanted to win, and how they viewed defeat.
He had powerful strength, too, but he'd never considered how winning or losing would affect him—or how great a threat it could pose to the people around him.
Lin Yi clenched his fist, his gaze growing much more resolute.
"Come on. I won't lose this time!"
Tang San saw the seriousness in his eyes and nodded slightly.
"Now that's more like it. Then take this—Sea God Power!"
Tang San suddenly unleashed the Sea God Power. Lin Yi was caught off guard and sent flying hundreds of meters, his whole body going numb.
"Third Brother really is ruthless."
Xiao Wu watched from the side and couldn't help laughing.
"It's been a long time since I've seen him take someone on so seriously. If this weren't truly a crisis, I'd think he had a grudge against Lin Yi."
"Xiao Wu."
Bibi Dong took her hand and shook her head. "Tang San has his reasons. We don't have much time left. If the God of Destruction makes his move early, it won't just be us who die. The ordinary people of the Douluo World who aren't Soul Masters may suffer too."
"I know."
Xiao Wu narrowed her eyes and clenched her fist.
"I won't let the God of Destruction slaughter those innocent people! Da Ming and Er Ming are cultivating divine power now, too. Once they pass the Trial of the Gods, I can give them the power of the Asura God. Then I can keep traveling with Third Brother."
"You're going to give up your divine position?"
Bibi Dong looked a little puzzled. "With your power, there's no need to give it up."
"No."
Xiao Wu shook her head gently. "If I don't give it up, I won't be able to travel the world with Third Brother. I'd rather be free in the mortal world than stay in the Divine Realm."
Traveling, huh?
Bibi Dong spoke slowly. "You have a point. Life is short, and it really would be meaningless if you couldn't spend it with the one you love."
"Stop complaining, you two."
Liu Erlong walked over with a faint smile. "At least the people we love are alive right now, aren't they? When that day comes, we'll keep protecting each other. So we have nothing to fear, even in the face of death."
"Exactly."
Tang Wutong and Huo Yuhao came over as well, their eyes filled with unshakable resolve.
"No matter what happens, we'll stand with you."
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