Gangzi: Why Did My Neck Suddenly Feel Cold?

"I thought so too." Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly. "Heaven Dou Royal Academy's teaching standards are hardly admirable. Now, let's discuss the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's upcoming visit."

"A visit is just an excuse. They're here to test us," Sword Douluo said, his eyes closed. He had seen through their intentions long ago.

"I hear that old dragon Yu Yuanzhen has reached level 95. He must have something else in mind." Bone Douluo grinned and cracked his knuckles. "Good. I've been itching for a fight. If he only tests us, fine. But if he dares make a move... I'll show him who the real dragon is!"

"Old Bone, don't go making a fool of yourself." Sword Douluo slowly opened his eyes, sword energy rippling around him. "My recent training has given me some insight, and I'm close to breaking through. A worthy opponent might be just what I need to reach level 96."

"What's that supposed to mean, you old swordsman? Let's take this outside!" Bone Douluo slapped the black armor on his chest.

Sword Douluo waved a hand, summoning an ancient greatsword six feet long and half a foot wide. Its blade hummed in his grip. "Come on, then. You think I'm afraid of you, Old Bone? I'm more worried I'll knock your bones apart by accident!"

Still bickering, the two stormed out of the council hall.

Before long, everyone in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect saw an ancient dragon hovering above the deserted rear mountain, roaring again and again.

A greatsword floated opposite it, its blade flashing as it danced.

Sword shadows and the bone dragon tangled together.

No one in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect thought much of it. That was just how their two guardian Douluo behaved. They were used to it.

"Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone are at it again." Ning Rongrong planted her hands on her hips, looking helpless. "Brother Taibai, let's not sit around here. Come play with me, okay?"

"Sorry, Rongrong. Next time! I still need to practice my swordsmanship." For reasons he couldn't quite explain, Li Bai smiled and tapped Ning Rongrong's forehead with two fingers.

"Ow!" Ning Rongrong rubbed her forehead and huffed. "Honestly, it's always sword practice with you. Brother Taibai, you're obsessed!"

Meanwhile, at the entrance to Holy Soul Village, Old Jack had already set off with Tang San and Hei Ranbai for Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy.

The village had only one work-study place, but Old Jack had been its chief for many years. After talking it over with a neighboring village, he had secured another place from them.

Hei Ranbai could still recall what had happened on the day of the Martial Soul Awakening—

The blue crystal ball had blazed with dazzling light.

"My goodness! Innate Full Soul Power! What a shame his Blue Silver Grass is a Trash Martial Soul."

Su Yuntao, the deacon overseeing Holy Soul Village's awakening ceremony, had looked at Tang San with regret and gently shaken his head.

Tang San had asked question after question. Since the boy had Innate Full Soul Power, Su Yuntao had kindly answered them all.

At last, Hei Ranbai was the only one who had yet to undergo Martial Soul Awakening.

"Come along, child." With his work nearly done, Su Yuntao sounded much more relaxed.

Bai Ranmo had already experienced Martial Soul Awakening twice, at Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Following Su Yuntao's instructions came easily to him, and he awakened his Martial Soul.

A pool of thick ink, dark as a shadow, spread beneath Hei Ranbai's feet.

"A Shadow Martial Soul? Poor attack power, almost no defense, and no speed to speak of. It's only a little better than a Farm Tool Martial Soul, but it's still a Trash Martial Soul," Su Yuntao declared.

Hei Ranbai knew in his heart—I've got this in the bag!

His clones' Martial Souls might have been decided in advance, but he had just received the legendary Blind Douluo Su Yuntao's disapproval. How was that any different from becoming a god on the spot?

As the saying went, transmigrators came and went, but Su Yuntao was forever.

"Place your hand on this crystal ball." Su Yuntao brought it out.

Hei Ranbai laid his hand on the crystal ball.

"What? Another one with Innate Full Soul Power!"

Su Yuntao stared at the crystal ball, which shone just as brightly as before. He was dumbstruck. Since when had Innate Full Soul Power become so common?

Two from the same village?

When Hei Ranbai awakened the Ten Shadows Technique, it felt as though he had connected to another world. He could sense that he could already summon the Shikigami.

He forced down the urge to summon the two big dogs that required no Subjugation ritual and give them a good petting. Instead, Hei Ranbai put on a disappointed expression.

—

Hei Ranbai could barely keep a straight face just remembering how he had passed Tang Hao's smithy and heard Tang Hao hugging Tang San and shouting, "My son! My son!"

Tang Hao already knew another soul lived inside this six-year-old body. He had even seemed ready to kill Tang San before. But once he learned that his son had Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls, his attitude changed on the spot.

What transmigrator? What soul taking over his body? Nonsense! That's my boy!

The thought made Hei Ranbai chuckle softly.

Tang San didn't know what Hei Ranbai was laughing at and didn't ask.

The three soon reached Nuoding City and arrived at the gates of Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy. Just as in the novel's original plot, the gatekeeper scoffed, "Two Trash Martial Souls with Innate Full Soul Power? Who are you trying to fool?"

Killing intent rose in Tang San at once.

Fortunately, Gangzi appeared in time and saved the poor gatekeeper.

Gangzi took the two children's Soul Master certificates from Old Jack. When he saw that both listed Innate Full Soul Power and Trash Martial Souls, his eyes lit up.

These... these are the two disciples heaven sent me!

Gangzi's expression changed at once. After giving the gatekeeper a thorough scolding, he softened his manner, took the two children by the hand, and led them onto campus.

Tang San had already formed a good impression of Grandmaster.

"Thank you, teacher," Tang San said sincerely.

"Teacher? I'm not a teacher at this Academy." Grandmaster glanced at Tang San and spoke flatly.

Yes, he had already started showing off.

These two disciples with Twin Martial Souls? I, the great Master, will take them both!

Tang San and Grandmaster exchanged a few words, while Hei Ranbai remained silent throughout.

Grandmaster led them to a secluded corner. Once he was sure no one was around, he cleared his throat, clasped his hands behind his back, and said in an inscrutable tone, "You two are exceptionally gifted and remarkably clever. I suppose I'll indulge my stubbornness this once. After all, you are the third and fourth people in the past century to possess Twin Martial Souls."

Tang San was stunned. The way he looked at Grandmaster changed instantly.

He guessed my secret. Then...

Tang San's left wrist rose almost imperceptibly, uncertainty flickering across his face.

It wasn't that he didn't dare kill Gangzi. But they were inside the Academy, and killing someone here would cause him a great deal of trouble afterward.

Besides, Grandmaster was probably a Soul Master too. Tang San might not be able to beat him.

In the middle of speaking, Gangzi suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck, as if he were about to die.

Gangzi shook his head and ignored the feeling. It was probably just his imagination.

Poor Gangzi had no idea the disciple he had set his sights on had just considered killing him. If the place hadn't been so crowded, he would already have had a Sleeve Arrow lodged in his neck.