Tang San's Change

Was Blue Silver Grass cultivation wrong?

Tang San hesitated, yet Su Sanjia's face involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

According to Yu Xiaogang, he was one of the greatest geniuses in the world! But he had met Su Sanjia, that monster who was only two years older than him yet possessed soul power an entire major realm above his own! For someone with only level three innate soul power to reach his current level, there was no doubt he had chosen the path best suited to himself.

And what about Tang San? He had been born with full innate soul power, yet he was only in his thirties now! What if—he meant, what if—he had not chosen the Mandala Snake back then, but instead chosen a hundred-year plant soul beast with a life attribute? Would his soul power be higher now?

The words of someone his own age made him hesitate, but the words of a Titled Douluo were enough to throw his mind into turmoil.

Besides, why had that Dugu Bo said his teacher's martial soul theories were plagiarized? And what exactly was this damn Spirit Hall?

"Using a few verbal instructions to lure that child onto the wrong path—if he managed to come this far, it could only be said that the kid named Tang San was talented enough! What does it have to do with you?"

The Golden Sacred Dragon was already showing signs of defeat. Just as Dugu Bo had said, Yu Xiaogang's soul power was too low, weakening the Golden Sacred Dragon's strength. The Jade-Scaled Serpent Emperor's hundred-meter-long body coiled around the Golden Sacred Dragon, and the lofty king of dragons let out a miserable howl!

Blood flowed from the seven orifices of Yu Xiaogang and the other two. They could no longer hold on, yet even in such a state, Yu Xiaogang stubbornly retorted, "Those martial soul theories were compiled and published by me! As for that child Tang San, stop talking nonsense! Without me, he would have just been a little brat with a useless martial soul. I poured all my effort into raising him and staked everything on him! If Tang San becomes a control-system Titled Douluo one day, all of you will know that I was right!"

"Including those people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect?"

"Of course..."

Yu Xiaogang and the other two collapsed to the ground in a miserable state! At this critical moment, provoked by Dugu Bo's words, Yu Xiaogang suddenly realized he had misspoken. He immediately clenched his teeth and refused to say another word.

"So the purpose of raising that child was merely to earn yourself a ticket back into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect someday? How interesting, how interesting!"

Dugu Bo sneered as several black-and-red venomous snakes slithered out.

"What a pity. I'm afraid all your efforts will come to nothing! Die!"

The venomous snakes wrapped around the three men. Their slender fangs pierced their throats without hesitation, injecting venom. An unnatural purplish-red color quickly appeared on their faces.

"Tang San's father... the Clear Sky Douluo... won't let you off..."

At the brink of life and death, Yu Xiaogang forced a few words through clenched teeth.

Dugu Bo's body stiffened.

Meanwhile, Tang San, perched atop a distant tree canopy, felt his mind turn to chaos and his heart twist painfully.

Though he was far from the battlefield, every word Dugu Bo said reached his ears clearly.

"So Teacher raised me in order to help him return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect? And those theories, those teachings..."

It was impossible to tell whether Tang San's expression was a smile or a cry. Yu Xiaogang's image in his heart had gone from upright and towering at the beginning, to someone different from ordinary people with a few flaws later on. But now, even Tang San did not know what kind of person Yu Xiaogang truly was.

"Master, did you really think that?"

Tang San muttered to himself. The situation below had already become dire. Dugu Bo had developed murderous intent, and Tang San ultimately stepped forward to spare Yu Xiaogang and the other two, claiming that he had found a way to neutralize the Jade-Scaled Serpent poison.

"Headmaster, sorry for making you worry. Senior Dugu actually means no harm. What happened just now was only a joke..."

With Tang San stepping in, Yu Xiaogang and the others gained a sliver of hope. After weighing the pros and cons, Dugu Bo put on a kindly expression. He eagerly walked forward and patted Yu Xiaogang's shoulder.

"Yes, yes, it was all just a joke! Don't take it to heart, don't take it to heart!"

Dugu Bo smiled broadly as Yu Xiaogang lowered himself completely, though the venomous resentment on his face could not be hidden.

Laugh. Go on and laugh! The day Xiao San breaks through to become a Titled Douluo will be the day you, Dugu Bo, die!

But Yu Xiaogang, bent at the waist, failed to notice the extreme complexity in Tang San's gaze. The usual respect was gone, replaced by an emotion called disgust.

It was not much, but it was undeniably there.

"Teachers, please return first. Also, please tell Xiao Wu and the others that I will remain here to study with Senior Dugu for a while!"

"Alright, Xiao San. Be careful!"

Yu Xiaogang gave a few instructions and stepped forward, intending to pat Tang San on the shoulder. Tang San stood there, his expression far too calm.

"We have disturbed Senior Poison Douluo today. We'll take our leave first!"

Flender hurriedly ushered the other two away. Today had truly been perilous, but fortunately, the final outcome was still acceptable.

Yu Xiaogang followed behind, his expression somewhat strange. He could not help turning back to look at little Tang San, only to find that Tang San had left him nothing but the back of his head.

"Kid, that teacher of yours... Heh!"

"Senior, there is no need to say more. Tang San knows what to think!"

The Poison Douluo said nothing further. He suddenly grabbed Tang San's wrist and examined him carefully, only to discover that every trace of the Jade-Scaled Serpent poison he had administered had been removed. His eyes immediately lit up.

This kid was interesting...

Tonight, some rejoiced while others grieved. Some had nearly been buried in the wilderness, while others obtained supreme fortune!

Within Blue Tyrant Academy,

Zhao Wuji's aura became increasingly steady. Su Sanjia sat nearby munching on an apple, but his gaze never left the Vigorous Vajra Bear behind Zhao Wuji—perhaps it could no longer be called a Vigorous Vajra Bear.

The Vigorous Vajra Bear was a powerful soul beast. Among soul beasts of the same level, it could be considered above average. As a martial soul, it could also be regarded as a fine one, but no more than that.

Yet now, the Vigorous Vajra Bear behind Zhao Wuji had completely changed in appearance!

The martial soul phantom had clearly grown larger, and its appearance had become far more ferocious. Especially its enormous pair of paws, the Vigorous Vajra Bear's primary weapons—those bear paws had expanded threefold. Sharp claws extended from them, resembling daggers, while faint dark-golden patterns emerged across its body, giving off a terrifying aura.

"Good heavens, is it transforming toward the king of bear-type soul beasts, the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear?"

Su Sanjia clicked his tongue in amazement. However, judging by Zhao Wuji's condition, although his martial soul had undergone a round of evolution, it was still far from becoming a true Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear.

Zhao Wuji's aura also became increasingly formidable, his soul power level continuously rising. Zhao Wuji had earned a reputation in the world of soul masters despite being a commoner, so his innate talent had always been exceptional. After consuming this Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, his talent was now enough to rival those top geniuses!

Boom!

Zhao Wuji's soul power exploded outward. Su Sanjia narrowed his eyes slightly as he saw a pair of golden pupils...