The individual matches ended relatively quickly, and the teams that advanced have already been determined, with Tang San from the Shrek Academy standing out.
Salas, the Platinum Bishop, reported Tang San's situation to the Spirit Hall, where it was handed over to Bibi Dong.
"Interesting."
Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong held Tang San's information and spoke thoughtfully.
Mutated into Dark Blue Silver Grass?
Is it really just a simple mutation?
She wouldn't think that way so easily.
Do you really think Bibi Dong is a fool?
Although it also has a dark attribute, it's different from me; I haven't done anything to devour living beings.
Tang Hao's son... Dark Blue Silver Grass, aren't you just giving the Spirit Hall a reason to annihilate you?
That's incredibly stupid!
Bibi Dong ignited a wisp of purple flame at her fingertips, burning the envelope to ashes.
The ashes drifted away in the wind, leaving no trace.
She looked up at the Gui Mei and Yue Guan standing below.
"The individual competition has ended, and the participating teams from both empires are heading towards Spirit City."
" Gu Wuchen arrives, bring him to see me immediately."
Yue Guan bowed respectfully. "Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope."
The Gui Mei nodded slightly, without saying a word.
Bibi Dong waved her hand. "Go down and keep an eye on the movements of the various academies, especially Shrek."
The two men withdrew, and the Pope's Palace returned to silence.
Bibi Dong leaned back on the Pope throne, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest.
Tang San's Dark Blue Silver Grass was exactly the excuse she needed.
Once the finals begin, she will eliminate Tang San in public under the pretext of "cultivating Fallen Soul Master technique".
This would both eliminate any future threat from Tang Hao and demonstrate the power of the Spirit Hall to the entire continent.
Killing two birds with one stone.
Meanwhile, at Gu Wuchen's villa in Heaven Dou City.
The afternoon sun shone warmly into the courtyard.
Ice Empress was sitting on a stone bench, munching on freshly made ice cream.
The servant hurried in:
"Young Master, Miss Ning Rongrong, Miss Zhu Zhuqing, and Miss Shui Bing'er request an audience."
"Let them in," Gu Wuchen said.
Soon, the three of them walked in together.
Ning Rongrong spoke first, a bright smile on her face:
" Young Master Gu! We're off to Spirit City for the competition!"
"I came here specifically to celebrate."
Shui Bing'er bowed slightly to Gu Wuchen:
"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Gu. Otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today."
"Don't be so polite," Gu Wuchen smiled. "Have a seat."
Ah Yin came over carrying tea and snacks.
Ah Yin put down the tea and quietly stepped aside to sit down.
Ice Empress laughed:
"Perfect timing! We're heading to Spirit City tomorrow too. Let's have some fun together today."
Zhu Zhuqing picked up her teacup, took a sip, and frowned.
"It's lively, but I can't help but worry about Tang San."
"He's been acting increasingly strange lately," Zhu Zhuqing said in a low voice. "After the individual competition ended, he hasn't said a word to us. He spends every day hiding in his room cultivating, and the black mist around him is getting thicker and thicker."
"Last time Oscar accidentally bumped into him, he was bounced away by the Blue Silver Grass, and his arm was even corroded with black marks."
Ning Rongrong chimed in, her face filled with lingering fear.
"Now no one in Shrek dares to approach him, not even Teacher Yu Xiaogang can control him."
"His skill level improves significantly after every match."
Zhu Zhuqing continued.
"The more Soul Power he absorbs, the more terrifying his power becomes. I can sense that his current strength has far surpassed the Soul Ancestor level."
Shui Bing'er nodded:
"Everyone in our academy is talking about it, saying that he didn't actually have Martial Soul Mutation, but rather that he cultivated the techniques of Fallen Soul Master. Now, many teams are afraid to run into Shrek, afraid that he will drain their Soul Power."
Gu Wuchen put down his teacup and spoke calmly:
"He didn't cultivate the techniques of Fallen Soul Master; he was chosen by Dark Deity."
The three of them were startled and looked at Gu Wuchen.
" Dark Deity?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened.
"Hmm." Gu Wuchen nodded. "His Blue Silver Grass is merely a vessel; his true power comes from the Dark Deity. This power will continuously devour his sanity, and eventually he will become a puppet of the god."
Zhu Zhuqing's face turned pale:
"Does that mean there's no hope?"
Gu Wuchen did not answer.
He looked out the window, his eyes calm.
Whether or not it can be saved is not important.
The important thing is that this evil force must not remain in the world.
"Don't be afraid." Gu Wuchen withdrew his gaze. "I will take care of him in the finals."
Hearing this, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.
The weight that had been hanging over my heart has finally been lifted.
Ice Empress stood up and stretched:
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that spoils the mood anymore. Let's pack our things quickly, we're leaving for Spirit City first thing tomorrow morning!"
"Good!"
Ning Rongrong nodded immediately, and a smile returned to her face.
Zhu Zhuqing and Shui Bing'er also stood up.
"Let's go back and pack our bags first, and meet here early tomorrow morning."
Gu Wuchen nodded.
The three said their goodbyes and left.
The courtyard returned to silence.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.
Gu Wuchen and his three companions had already packed their luggage and were standing at the entrance of the villa.
A magnificent golden carriage sped up and stopped in front of them.
The carriage curtain was lifted, Qian Renxue poked her head out. " Young Master Gu, let's go together."
Gu Wuchen nodded. "Okay."
The four of them boarded the carriage one after another.
The carriage traveled smoothly, heading towards Spirit City.
They didn't talk much on the way, and two days later, they arrived safely in Spirit City.
Qian Renxue arranged for them to stay in the VIP villa exclusively for the Spirit Hall.
As soon as I put down my luggage, a servant rushed in to report:
" Young Master Gu, Elder Gui Mei of the Spirit Hall requests an audience."
Gu Wuchen raised an eyebrow:
"Let him in."
Gui Mei entered the living room.
He bowed slightly. " Young Master Gu, His Holiness the Pope requests your presence."
Gu Wuchen told Snow Empress to wait there, then left with the Gui Mei.
soon,
The two entered the Pope's Palace.
The hall was empty, with only Bibi Dong sitting on the Pope throne.
The Gui Mei bowed and withdrew, closing the palace door behind him.
Gu Wuchen stood below the throne and smiled:
" Your His Holiness the Pope, what brings you here?"
Bibi Dong slowly stood up and walked down the steps.
"Of course it's a big deal." She looked at Gu Wuchen, a hint of admiration in her eyes. "From the first time I saw you in Heaven Dou City to now, you've achieved Dual Godhood in just a few short years. That's truly remarkable."
"I once wanted to take you as my disciple, but you refused. Otherwise, you would be the most outstanding disciple of my Spirit Hall now."
Gu Wuchen smiled faintly and did not reply.
Bibi Dong changed the subject abruptly, her expression turning serious.
"Let's not talk about that. I've come to see you today because of Tang San."
" Salas has reported everything to me. The Dark Blue Silver Grass devours Soul Power and life force; it's not an ordinary mutation at all."
"You should have noticed it too; he possesses the power of Dark Deity."
Gu Wuchen nodded:
"Yes, I know."
Bibi Dong looked at him, her tone serious:
"This evil power cannot remain in the world. I have decided that during the finals, I will eliminate him publicly under the pretext of him practicing the Fallen Soul Master technique."
"I called you here to tell you something. I hope you won't interfere when things happen."
Gu Wuchen looked up at Bibi Dong: "I won't interfere, but I won't let you do it either."
" Tang San, I will handle this myself."
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
Then she smiled:
"Fine, it doesn't matter who does it. As long as this menace is eliminated."
"But be careful, his devouring power is very strange."