He suddenly felt that perhaps some things didn't need to be understood so clearly, just like the tranquility and beauty of this moment, once broken, could never be regained.
Chapter 266 Tang San's Dilemma, Yu Xiaogang's Visit
Shrek Academy.
Unlike the harmonious atmosphere of the Imperial Fighting Team, Tang San was in very poor condition despite having luckily secured a spot in the next round.
From the day he became Soul Master, at least in his environment, Tang San has always been at the peak of his peers. Even though he only has the Blue Silver Grass, which is considered Trash Martial Soul by everyone, his strength is never inferior to those Soul Master of the same age who have powerful Martial Soul.
However, during the Soul Master Tournament, he witnessed too many powerful Martial Soul and too many powerful Control System Soul Master. He did not feel that he was weaker than those people. If he were the same age as those people whose Soul Power Level was higher than his, he believed that he would be stronger than them.
However, Shui Bing'er's top-tier Ice Phoenix with its overall control, Huo Wu's Huo Wu and blazing Fire Shadow Martial Soul... He realized time and again that even if they were at the same level, he would have no chance of defeating these opponents with just Blue Silver Grass. The absolute restraint in attributes and the absolute gap in Martial Soul were like an insurmountable chasm.
This enormous gap, stemming from the Martial Soul itself, plunged him into unprecedented confusion.
He even began to doubt whether his insistence on cultivating Blue Silver Grass was a mistake from the very beginning.
He doesn't only have one Martial Soul.
The Clear Sky Hammer —the number one Tool Martial Soul in the world—still lies dormant within him!
He was absolutely confident that if he had started cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer from the beginning, with his current Soul Power Level, he Battle Soul Ancestor who was above his level. His strength was far more than that!
Continuing to waste time on Blue Silver Grass is tantamount to wasting one's talent.
It's better to give up as soon as possible and switch to repairing the Clear Sky Hammer.
With his current level 36 Soul Power, if he can add a high-quality Soul Ring to the Clear Sky Hammer, he might even be able to break through to level 40 before the promotion competition!
Once this idea takes root, it grows wildly.
His confidence in the Blue Silver Grass waned day by day, and he even felt a trace of resentment towards his father, whom he hadn't seen for many years, and his mentor, Yu Xiaogang. Why did they all want him to cultivate this weak Blue Silver Grass?
Which is more important, that so-called "future potential" or the power we have right now? If we can't even grasp the present, what makes us think we can talk about the future?
He didn't want to lose, especially not to Xuan Ming!
He knew that Xiao Wu's departure was not only because of her teacher, but also because of Xuan Ming, the powerful person who could protect her.
And what about myself? With just this frail Blue Silver Grass, I couldn't even keep the person I wanted to protect...
"No, I can't go on like this."
Inside the wooden house, Tang San raised his head. His hair was disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot, making him look somewhat frightening.
" Clear Sky Hammer!"
Having made up his mind, Tang San finally left the wooden house. He immediately went to Yu Xiaogang and told him about his idea of switching to repairing the Clear Sky Hammer.
Yu Xiaogang naturally disagreed, but Tang San had already made up his mind.
Left with no other option, Yu Xiaogang had to let him rest first, while he and Flender discussed it.
" Xiao San's father entrusted him to me, hoping that I could use my knowledge to help him successfully cultivate the Twin Martial Souls. If he switches to cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer now, it might bring Xiao San a huge boost in the short term, but it would be extremely detrimental to his future," Yu Xiaogang said.
"Moreover, given his current physical condition, there is a huge risk in rashly adding Soul Ring to the Clear Sky Hammer."
The properties of Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer are vastly different, even diametrically opposed. The Soul Power generated by the two Martial Soul is also different. Although Tang San's physical qualities are among the best of his peers, this is far from enough to support him to add Soul Ring to both Martial Soul at the same time.
One wrong move and you could die!
Flender sighed, "It's no use telling me this. If you, as his teacher, can't persuade him, what can I do?"
Tang San listens to two people the most: his teacher Yu Xiaogang and Xiao Wu. But now, Xiao Wu has been driven away by Yu Xiaogang, and even he can't persuade her. What can anyone else say?
"I need you to keep my Xiao San in check first. I'm going to the Martial Soul Holy Temple to see if I can get the method Bibi Dong used to cultivate Twin Martial Souls," Yu Xiaogang said.
" The Pope?" Flender's eyes twitched slightly.
"Are you sure? Erlong finally calmed down. If you go to the Pope, won't you just provoke her again?"
Although Liu Erlong had a lot of opinions about Yu Xiaogang because of what Xiao Wu and the others said, he was still the man she had waited for half her life, and she couldn't let him go!
With Yu Tianheng's mediation, Liu Erlong had actually forgiven Yu Xiaogang for many things he had done, and their relationship was gradually recovering. It was only just beginning to look up; if Yu Xiaogang were to go to the Pope, wouldn't Liu Erlong fly into a rage?
"But given Xiao San's current state, I can't delay any longer. Xiao San is a very stubborn person. Once he makes up his mind, even I find it difficult to change it. If I really can't persuade him, I can only try my best to help him cultivate Twin Martial Souls at the same time," Yu Xiaogang said.
"As for Erlong, Flender, please keep him in check for me."
"I..." Flender was speechless.
How can I be sure about this?
"I believe in your abilities," Yu Xiaogang said.
" Bibi Dong is currently at the Martial Soul Holy Temple in Heaven Dou City. I won't take long. Just keep it a secret from Erlong for me."
Flender sighed. "I'll try."
After bidding farewell to Flender, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly headed towards the Martial Soul Holy Temple.
Throughout the journey, his mood was heavy and complicated. On the one hand, he was worried about Tang San's future, and on the other hand, he was uneasy about facing Bibi Dong.
After all, the two had once shared a deeply unforgettable yet tumultuous relationship; it remains to be seen what their reunion will be like.
" Flender."
Shortly after Yu Xiaogang left, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice rang out in Flender's office.
" Your His Excellency Haotian?"
Flender was startled and quickly followed the sound to the forest behind the mountain, looking nervously at the black-robed man who had suddenly appeared.
"I just went to check on the Xiao San, and she's in a very bad state. What happened?" Tang Hao asked in a deep voice.
That day outside Heaven Dou City, he was aggravated by Xuan Ming's terrifying Head Soul Bone skill, and for nearly half a month, he had great difficulty even circulating his Soul Power. He finally recovered a little and suppressed the injury. When he came back, he saw that Tang San's condition was like his mentality had collapsed!
He had never seen Tang San look like that before!
Flender sighed and told Tang Hao in detail about Tang San's experience in the Soul Master Tournament and his idea of switching to cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer.
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao frowned, a hint of anger and helplessness flashing in his eyes. "This child, in the end, was still dealt a blow by the difference in Martial Soul."
" Your His Excellency Haotian, what do you think we should do about this?" Flender asked cautiously.
Tang Hao was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I'll handle this. I'll take my Xiao San away for a while."
After saying that, Tang Hao turned and walked towards the wooden house where Tang San was.
At the same time, Yu Xiaogang also arrived at the Martial Soul Holy Temple.
With the Pope Token given to him by Tang Hao, he was able to enter the hall smoothly and request an audience with the Pope.
Bishop Salas dared not be negligent.
If it were someone else, he might question the authenticity of the Pope Token, but Yu Xiaogang... he might indeed possess it.
What are you busy with?
At the training ground gate, Yue Guan stopped Salas, who was in a hurry.
"Elder Yue Guan," Salas replied nervously.
"Yu Xiaogang has come with the Pope Token, requesting an audience with His Holiness the Pope."
Yue Guan was stunned. " Pope Token? Yu Xiaogang? Are you sure?"
Only three of the Pope Token belonging to the Spirit Hall have been scattered outside the area, and they are held by the Upper Three Sects.
The additional privileges granted are reserved for the Pope himself.
All he knew was that Hu Liena and Xuan Ming each held one piece.
Where did Yu Xiaogang's Pope Token come from?
"Absolutely true! I've personally verified it," Salas affirmed.
" Yue Guan, do you think... we should report this to His Holiness the Pope?"
Yue Guan frowned deeply. "Let him wait! At least... wait until the person inside leaves before we talk about it."
"The one inside?" Salas asked, startled. " Xuan Ming is there too?"
Yue Guan glared at him. "If you want to live a few more years, stop asking around."
"Yes, yes, yes..." Salas immediately fell silent, standing to the side with his head bowed.
Yue Guan gazed into the depths of the training ground, pondered for a moment, and said, "You stay here and keep watch. I'll go think of a way."
Whatever Bibi Dong's intentions are, we absolutely cannot let Xuan Ming and Yu Xiaogang run into her here!
We need to find Hu Liena! We need her to find a way to get Xuan Ming away, giving the Pope some time!
Having made up his mind, Yue Guan flashed and swiftly headed towards Hu Liena's training ground.
However, not long after, the two Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, escorted Qian Renxue towards this side.
The interior of the Martial Soul Holy Temple was heavily guarded, but even without any disguise, no one would associate the person in front of her with the Heaven Dou Crown Prince. Qian Renxue could move freely here.
"Your Highness." Salas bowed deeply upon seeing the visitor.
" His Holiness the Pope is inside..."
"I'm not looking for her," Qian Renxue interrupted him, her gaze sharp. "Bishop Salas, I'm looking for you. There are some things we need to talk about."
Salas was taken aback, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "Your Highness, I'm afraid it's inconvenient for me to do this now. Could we perhaps schedule another time?"
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "What is so urgent?"
Aside from the Elder Hall, only Salas, the Platinum Bishop stationed in Heaven Dou City, knew her true identity so that he could mobilize the power of the Martial Soul Holy Temple to provide support in times of crisis.
He used to obey her every command, so why does he dare to refuse her today?
"This..." Salas opened his mouth, his heart pounding with extreme nervousness.
He, as the middleman, naturally knew about Qian Renxue Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue he could guess why she was approaching him now.
Bibi Dong's matter, Golden Crocodile Douluo has issued a gag order!
Not a single word must be revealed to Qian Renxue!
Yu Xiaogang is currently in the Martial Soul Holy Temple, Golden Crocodile Douluo is also there. If he were to speak, not only would we not see tomorrow's sun, but we might not even see tonight's moon!
Chapter 267 Qian Renxue, disguised Bibi Dong
Seeing Salas's stammering and extremely nervous appearance, Qian Renxue's premonition grew stronger.
It was indeed her grandfather who was covering up the news!
Given this, the two Douluo, Serpent Snake Lance and Pufferfish, who were beside her must also be aware of it.
If we force Salas, we might alert Golden Crocodile Douluo, and then we'd be even less likely to get any information out of him.
Qian Renxue suppressed her urgency, but her tone turned cold. "Bishop Salas, is there anything within the Martial Soul Holy Temple that I cannot know?"
"Your Highness, you misunderstand... It's not that you can't know, it's just that this matter... is really inconvenient!" Salas's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, his eyes darted around, and he spoke incoherently.
Heaven knows why Yu Xiaogang came to see Bibi Dong at this time.
If Qian Renxue were to barge in and cause trouble, and the Pope were to blame her, she would ultimately be the one to suffer the consequences!
Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed. "Bishop Salas, do you think I'm too easy to talk to, so you can fool me at will?"
Salas trembled and lowered his head even further. "This humble servant had no such intention!"
Snake Lance and Pufferfish exchanged a glance, vaguely guessing that this matter must be related to Bibi Dong, and that it must not be known to Qian Renxue.
Yu Xiaogang... what a nuisance!
"Young Master," Snake Lance Douluo stepped forward and advised in a low voice, "Why not come another day?"
Qian Renxue glanced at him. "Elder She Long, do you think you can hide those things from me forever?"
Snake Lance Douluo was speechless.
Whether or not he could keep it a secret was not something he should have been concerned with.
" Salas," Qian Renxue's voice turned cold, "What exactly is it?"