If he was forced to hide like a coward even in Martial Soul Hall's own stronghold, it would undoubtedly deal a massive blow to his heart of a strong man. How could he continue to advance bravely in the future?
Besides, Tang Hao making a move against him was only a possibility; it might not happen at all. If even this could scare him away, then there was no point in cultivating anymore.
To hell with him. Jiang Chen muttered inwardly, then looked at the approaching Tang San.
"May I ask how I should address you, brother?" Tang San asked with a polite smile.
Jiang Chen stood over six feet tall, slightly taller than Tang San. Smiling at him, he said, "Little San, after all these years, you don't recognize me?"
Tang San's smile deepened. "Jiang Chen, shall we find somewhere to talk?"
"Sure."
While the two were talking, people from the various academies began to emerge from the competition grounds.
Tang San glanced back and saw that Shrek's teachers and students were walking toward him and Jiang Chen.
Tang San smiled. "Let me introduce you to my classmates. They're all talented people—perhaps you can become friends."
Jiang Chen shook his head. "No need. I'm not interested in them."
Tang San paused slightly, realizing that Jiang Chen seemed somewhat different from before.
The impression he gave was that he had become much more aloof.
"Alright, then. Let me greet my teacher first, and then the two of us can find somewhere to sit and talk."
Jiang Chen said nothing. He simply stood there quietly, watching the Shrek group approach.
Qian Renxue also came out and immediately spotted Jiang Chen standing with Tang San.
She walked over with several other guards.
"Tang San, who is this?" Qian Renxue asked with a