Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 266 Tang San's Dilemma, Yu Xiaogang's Visit
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Shrek Academy.

Unlike the harmonious atmosphere of the Royal Fighting Team, Tang San was in very poor condition despite having luckily secured a spot in the next round.

From the day he became a 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 a useless martial soul by everyone, his strength is never inferior to those Soul Masters of the same age who have powerful martial souls.

However, during the Soul Master Competition, he witnessed too many powerful martial souls and too many powerful control-type soul masters. He did not think he was weaker than those people. If he were the same age as those whose soul power level was higher than his, he believed he would be stronger than them.

However, Shui Bing'er's top-tier Ice Phoenix with its overall control, Huo Wu's ferocious 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 souls were like an insurmountable chasm.

This enormous gap, stemming from the martial spirit 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 weapon spirit 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 would be able to challenge a Soul Master 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 would be better to give up as soon as possible and switch to repairing the Haotian Hammer.

With his current level 36 soul power, if he can add a high-quality soul ring to the Clear Sky Hammer, he may even be able to break through 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 bit resentful towards his father whom he hadn't seen for many years, as well as his mentor Yu Xiaogang. Why did they all want him to cultivate this weak Blue Silver Grass?
Which is more important, the so-called "future potential" or the power that is within our grasp right now? If we can't even grasp the present, what right do we have to talk about the future?
He didn't want to lose, especially not to Xuanming!
He knew that Xiao Wu's departure was not only because of her teacher, but also because of Xuan Ming, the powerful person who was able to 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 anymore."

Inside the wooden house, Tang San raised his head. His hair was disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot, making him look somewhat frightening.

"Haotian 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 choice, Yu Xiaogang had to let him rest first, while he and Flander 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 a short period of time, 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 a spirit ring to the Clear Sky Hammer."

The properties of Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer are very different, even completely different. The soul power generated by the two martial souls 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 rings to both martial souls at the same time.

One wrong move and you could die!
Flander sighed, "It's no use telling me this. Even 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 others say?
"I want you to help me keep the mistress in check first. I'll go to the Spirit Temple and see if I can get the method Bibi Dong used to cultivate twin spirits," Yu Xiaogang said.

"The Pope?" Flander's eyes twitched slightly.

"Are you sure? Erlong finally managed to stabilize herself. 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. Their relationship was recovering, and it was only with a slight improvement. If Yu Xiaogang went to see the Pope, wouldn't Liu Erlong fly into a rage?

“But I can’t delay any longer with Xiao San’s current state. He’s a very stubborn person. Once he makes up his mind, it’s hard for even me 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, Flander, please keep him in check for me."

"I..." Flander was speechless.

"How can I be sure about this?"

"I believe in your abilities," Yu Xiaogang said.

“Bibi Dong is currently at the Spirit Temple in Heaven Dou City. I won’t take too long. Just keep it a secret from Erlong for me.”

Flander sighed. "I'll try my best."

After bidding farewell to Flander, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly headed towards the Spirit 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, and it remains to be seen what will happen when they meet again.

"Flander".

Shortly after Yu Xiaogang left, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice rang out in Flander's office.

"Your Majesty Haotian?"

Flander was startled and quickly followed the voice to the forest behind the mountain, looking nervously at the black-robed man who had suddenly appeared.

"I just went to check on Xiao San, and he's in terrible condition. What happened?" Tang Hao asked in a deep voice. That day outside Tian Dou City, Xuan Ming's terrifying head soul bone skill aggravated his old injuries. For nearly half a month, he had difficulty even circulating his soul power. He had only just recovered a little and managed to suppress the injury. But when he came back and saw Tang San, he was in such a state that it was as if his mentality had collapsed!
He had never seen Tang San look like that before!
Flander sighed and told Tang Hao in detail about Tang San's experience in the Soul Master Competition 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 has ultimately been defeated by the difference in martial spirits."

"Your Majesty, what do you think we should do about this?" Flander asked cautiously.

Tang Hao was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I will handle this matter. Next, I will take my mistress 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 Temple.

With the papal decree 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 papal decree, 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 Yueguan,” Salas replied nervously.

"Yu Xiaogang has come with the papal decree, requesting an audience with His Holiness the Pope."

Yue Guan was stunned: "The Papal Decree? Yu Xiaogang? Are you sure?"

Only three of the Pope's Decrees from the Spirit Hall have been scattered outside the area, and they are held by the three upper 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 papal decree come from?

“Absolutely true! I have personally verified it,” Salas affirmed.

"Elder Yueguan, 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 was taken aback. "Xuanming is there too?"

Yue Guan glared at him: "If you want to live a few more years, then stop asking around."

“Yes, yes, yes…” Salas immediately fell silent and stood aside with his head down.

Yue Guan looked into the depths of the training ground and pondered for a moment: "You stay here and keep watch, I'll go think of a way."

Whatever Bibi Dong's intentions are, we must not let Xuanming and Yu Xiaogang run into her here!

We need to find Hu Liena! We need her to find a way to distract Xuan Ming and give the Pope some time!

Having made up his mind, Yue Guan flashed and quickly headed towards Hu Liena's training ground.

However, not long after, the two Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, escorted Qian Renxue toward them.

The interior of the Martial Soul Temple was heavily guarded, but even without any disguise, no one would associate the person in front of her with the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou. Qian Renxue could move freely in this place.

"Your Highness." Salas bowed respectfully 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 Elders' Hall, only the Platinum Bishop Salas, who was stationed in Heaven Dou City, knew her true identity so that he could mobilize the power of the Spirit Temple to provide support in times of crisis.

In the past, he always obeyed her every command, but today he dares to refuse?

“This…” Salas opened his mouth, his heart pounding with nervousness.

He, as the middleman, naturally knew about Qian Renxue's investigation into Bibi Dong. Now that Qian Renxue had approached him, he could naturally guess why.

Regarding Bibi Dong's matter, Golden Crocodile Douluo has issued a gag order!
Not a single word shall be revealed to Qian Renxue!
Yu Xiaogang is in the Spirit Temple right now, and Golden Crocodile Douluo is there too. If he were to speak, not only would we not see tomorrow's sun, but we might not even see tonight's moon!

(End of this chapter)