So alike!

Over the past few months, Tang Yin had been in a foul mood. Ever since he suspected that Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao had consummated their relationship, he had felt as though a bellyful of filth had been forced down his throat.

On top of that, the Tang Sect Secret Arts and hidden weapons he took such pride in had all been crushed by Huo Yuhao's knowledge, not to mention that the Silver Dragon King supported Huo Yuhao. Though he did not want to admit it, Tang Yin knew he could not defeat Huo Yuhao on his own.

But Tang Yin could neither swallow his pride nor dare approach Huo Yuhao and the others. His refusal to learn new knowledge had also left his relationship with the other three members of the Tang Sect distant and uncertain.

One morning, Tang Yin practiced his soul skills and Tang Sect Secret Arts at Sea God Lake. After finishing, he gazed at the lake, and boundless pride surged within him. All of this had been built to commemorate him!

"Boy, you've combined your soul skills and Tang Sect Secret Arts very well." An aged voice drifted over.

Who?! Tang Yin was stunned. He had not even noticed anyone nearby. The other party had to be at least a Titled Douluo!

"Hehe, no need to panic."

The newcomer was an old man dressed in rags, with white hair and a white beard. His cloudy eyes held a sharp gleam. He looked down and out, yet harbored something extraordinary within. He even held a broom, seemingly sweeping the ground?

So alike. So very alike! Hadn't my beloved teacher, Yu Xiaogang, been just like this back then? Always frustrated, his ambitions unfulfilled-but time would prove everything!

The old man continued, "I've been observing you for several days. You should have more than one martial soul, shouldn't you?"

The old man was none other than Xuan Zi. As for why he had guessed that Tang Yin had twin martial souls, wasn't it obvious? Could Blue Silver Grass cultivate so quickly? He was already a Soul Elder at this age, something even Ancestor Tang San had not achieved-unless he had another powerful martial soul!

Tang Yin froze again. Could it be?

"Senior," Tang Yin could not help bowing respectfully, "I do indeed have another martial soul."

"Can you tell me what martial soul it is?"

"Well..." Tang Yin hesitated.

Displaying his talent would earn him attention, but his configuration followed his previous life exactly, which might arouse suspicion. Then he remembered that the Divine Realm had been blocked off. That Tang San up above could not discover him. At most, everyone else would only think he was imitating Ancestor Tang San. Wouldn't that earn him even more attention?

So he stopped agonizing and extended his left hand. A dark golden light flashed, and a small dark golden hammer appeared in Tang Yin's hand.

The Clear Sky Hammer! Hot tears instantly welled in Xuan Zi's eyes.

So alike. So very alike! Wasn't this a replica of Ancestor Tang San himself? Could I also recreate Ancestor Yu Xiaogang's story?

"My name is Xuan Zi, a rank-98 Super Douluo. Are you willing to take me as your master?" Xuan Zi asked confidently. He believed that once the youth heard his cultivation rank, he would certainly agree.

"Your disciple pays his respects, Master!" Tang Yin did exactly as he had hoped, dropping to both knees and kowtowing deeply.

Tang Yin had plans of his own. He had no one to rely on, and having such a powerful backer would benefit him greatly. He remembered now-Xuan Zi had later become a Limit Douluo, too!

Moreover, Tang Yin thought of his teacher and his father. Wasn't this Xuan Zi a combination of the two?

"Wonderful, wonderful! Get up." Xuan Zi was excited as well, helping Tang Yin to his feet.

Ever since Mu En had sent him off to apologize and sweep around Sea God Lake, Xuan Zi had been despondent. Then he had heard that the Soul Tool Department had actually dared to suppress the Martial Soul Department recently. How could Mu En do this? Martial souls were the foundation!

What was that brat Yan Shaozhe good for?! Only after hearing that Yan Shaozhe had been confined did he feel relieved.

Recently, he had heard that Yan Shaozhe and that child Xiaotao had fallen out, and that Yan Shaozhe had taken a new disciple in hopes of easing their relationship. The child was promising, with a spiritual-type body martial soul and a top-tier beast martial soul possessing both light and ice attributes. From what Yan Shaozhe had said, he seemed to want to pair the boy with Xiaotao. They were a suitable match.

Thus, Xuan Zi had decided to take another disciple. He wanted to prove that he was right, though he also intended to measure himself against Yan Shaozhe.

From Xuan Zi's observations over the past few days, Tang Yin was quite good: talented, with considerable strength, and more importantly, respectful toward his elders.

Xuan Zi did not know that some people had already begun studying other systems. Within the traditional Soul Master System, Tang Yin was indeed among the best.

Several days later, outside Shrek Academy, many parents were waiting for their children, while two burly men conversed in a corner.

"Fifth Brother, the sect master instructed us to bring that Tang Yin back no matter what. What if he refuses?"

"How could he possibly refuse? Doesn't he want to acknowledge his ancestors and return to the fold?"

Hearing Fifth Brother's words, the burly man wholeheartedly agreed. Ever since Ancestor Tang San's time, the Douluo Continent had placed tremendous importance on filial piety. Would that Tang Yin dare be unfilial?

After waiting a while, they finally spotted Tang Yin. He was following a slovenly old man.

The two approached. "You're Tang Yin, right? We've come to take you back to acknowledge your ancestors and return to the fold."

"What do you mean, acknowledge his ancestors and return to the fold? Who are you, and what do you intend to do to my disciple?" Before Tang Yin could speak, Xuan Zi stopped the two first.

Over the past few days, Tang Yin had told him that he wanted to emulate Ancestor Tang San and obtain a set of Eight Spider Lances. Xuan Zi thoroughly agreed and decided to take him hunting for demonic spider-type soul beasts during the holiday.

Seeing Xuan Zi's extraordinary bearing, and with them standing at Shrek Academy's gates, the two explained, "We are from the Clear Sky Sect. Not long ago, we heard that a Clear Sky Sect disciple was living outside the sect. After an investigation, the sect master decided to bring this child back to the sect."

Then they looked at Tang Yin and said earnestly, "Child, you cannot be blamed for your father's mistakes. You are innocent. We want to take you back to acknowledge your ancestors and return to the fold. Your talent is excellent. Perhaps you can make contributions in the future that will allow your father to be reburied within the sect as well."

Damn it! Tang Yin cursed inwardly. I've still caught their attention! But it isn't Da Ming or Er Ming who's come. It seems things aren't at their worst yet.

Xuan Zi frowned as well. The other party knew that Tang Yin was a Clear Sky Sect disciple, and their words were reasonable and well-founded. But how could he let them have their way?

He released his rank-98 pressure and refused. "Tang Yin is my disciple. How could I let you take him away on the strength of a few words?"

"Well..." The two burly men exchanged a glance. With this man present, they truly could not take Tang Yin away by force.

They gathered themselves and said, "Since you say so, Senior, we won't insist. But Tang Yin, remember this: the Clear Sky Sect will always be your home!"

Tang Yin nodded, pretending to be moved. He would certainly go to the Clear Sky Sect, but now was clearly not the right time.

The two burly men said nothing more and prepared to return to report to the sect master. They had received no letters concerning Wang Dong'er and were merely following the sect's orders.

At that moment, Wang Dong'er was at the Lake of Life, exclaiming in surprise, "So Sister Na'er and Sister Qiu'er are soul beasts!"

She had clearly just been in Huo Yuhao's dormitory, yet in the blink of an eye, Gu Yuena had teleported her here. Huo Yuhao then briefly explained Gu Yuena's and Gu Qiu'er's identities. Over this period, Wang Dong'er had already gained their recognition.

"My lord!" The soul beasts bowed to Gu Yuena. Seeing an additional girl, they did not ask further questions.

Huo Yuhao got straight to the point. "Elder Yi recently developed something interesting. It should be useful to you."