Douro Continent

Chapter 504 Changes Over the Past Five Years (Part 2)

Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and Ma Hongjun were deeply moved by his words. As the crown prince, Dai Mubai held an extremely important position in the Star Luo Empire, yet he risked his life to come to this gathering. Putting aside the threat from the Spirit Hall, as the heir to the throne of one of the two great empires on the continent, it was perfectly normal for the Heaven Dou Empire to take action if they knew he was in their country.

The Star Luo Empire is extremely rigorous in its training of its future heirs. Before they inherit the throne, no one will be sent to protect them. Only through constant trials and tribulations can they grow. Survival of the fittest prevails.

Therefore, the Star Luo Empire has grown from occupying only one-third of the continent to now being able to rival the Heaven Dou Empire. Even its internal vassal states have begun to be gradually suppressed.

If it weren't for the intervention of the Spirit Hall, Star Luo might have become a completely unified empire by now.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing went to make tea for everyone, and Flander quickly invited everyone to sit down.

His office was very spacious; there was no problem seating all these people.

Dai Mubai said to Tang San, "Little San, now you should tell us why you've become like this. I'm really curious. How can you become more handsome?"

Ma Hongjun said, "You already have a bitch's face, what's the point of being handsome? Even if someone's going to change their appearance, it should be me! It's pathetic that I'm still all alone, and nobody wants to be with me."

Dai Mubai laughed and said, "Didn't you want to pursue Jiangzhu back then? What's wrong? She ignored you?"

Ma Hongjun said with a bitter face, "She stopped talking to me after she found out my real age. Is being young a mistake?"

Seeing his deliberately posed expression and the fat bulge on his face, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The master sat next to Tang San. "Little San, tell everyone about your experiences. I've been wanting to know since our last brief meeting."

Tang San nodded. His experiences over the past few years were undoubtedly legendary. He then began to recount what happened after his father took him away, even including Xiao Wu's identity, his experiences in the City of Slaughter, and his return to the sect.

Listening to Tang San's calm narration, everyone felt a sense of awe and trepidation.

Separated from Xiao Wu, undergoing arduous training, facing the dangers of the Killing City, learning about his mother's background, and undergoing trials upon returning to his sect, Tang San experienced so much in just five short years.

Even Dai Mubai, who was constantly immersed in power struggles, couldn't help but marvel that, in terms of the dangers encountered and the impact on his heart, everything Tang San had experienced was clearly superior to what he had gone through.

After Tang San finished explaining the process of the Blue Silver Grass's second awakening, everyone finally believed that the handsome young man in front of them was the Thousand-Handed Asura from back then.

"...For now, I've gained the sect's approval. My uncle, the sect leader, told me to return to the sect after I become a Soul Douluo so he can teach me the true abilities of the Clear Sky Sect. My main Soul Skill right now is Blue Silver Grass, which isn't suitable for me to cultivate some of the sect's self-created skills."

After hearing Tang San's words, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were both a little red. Whether it was Tang San's background or his helpless separation from Xiao Wu, it was all so touching.

Ning Rongrong felt that she was already in a lot of pain, but compared to Tang San, at least she still had a complete family.

He also had a loving father and family. But Tang San had to bear the responsibilities of his parents; he had no mother, and his father had even harmed himself. How bitter that must have been.

After a brief silence, the Grandmaster sighed and said, "Let bygones be bygones. We must look forward. If I'm not mistaken, the three requests made by the elders of the Clear Sky Sect are actually a test for you. Your talent should have already won them over. These three conditions test three different abilities of yours. Reaching level 80 by the age of thirty is a test of your perseverance. Killing a Title Douluo from the Spirit Hall and obtaining a 100,000-year spirit ring tests your courage and wisdom. It seems they are paving the way for the Clear Sky Sect's future. If I'm not mistaken, as long as you can fulfill these three conditions, it will be the time for the Clear Sky Sect to be reborn."

Tang San is the disciple of the Grandmaster, so he naturally thought of everything the Grandmaster could think of.

To be honest, he never coveted the position of sect leader of the Haotian Sect. His greatest dream upon arriving in this world was to rebuild the Tang Sect using his own knowledge.

The Clear Sky Sect, the number one Soul Master sect on the continent, was not a suitable fit for him. However, due to the responsibilities left by his father, he could not back down from the affairs of the Clear Sky Sect.

Flander chuckled and said, "Let's not talk about that now. There are still ten years left. What others can't accomplish might not be a problem for Xiao San. By the way, how's your strength coming along, you little monsters? And where's Xiao Ao? Why didn't he come?"

After the emotional release during their initial meeting, Ning Rongrong has recovered considerably. She briefly recounted her story with Oscar, her eyes reddening again, but this time she didn't cry.

Zhao Wuji couldn't help but say, "I never realized Xiao Ao was so resolute. He left without a word, and I wonder where he is now."

Ning Rongrong lowered her head and said, "What I'm worried about is his safety. After all, he's only a food-type Soul Master. Even with the help of the hidden weapons provided by Third Brother, if he really encounters great danger, I'm afraid..."

Liu Erlong put his arm around Ning Rongrong's shoulder, letting her lean against him. "Silly girl, there's no use thinking about this now. Five years have already passed. If there was any danger, it would have appeared long ago. Since you've decided to wait for him, you have to give him confidence. Half of the ten years have passed. In another five years, there will be results. Perhaps, in less than five years, he will appear in front of you."

Ning Rongrong nodded silently, but her expression remained tense.

Flander patted the chubby Ma Hongjun next to him, "Fatty, what level of soul power have you reached in these five years of so-called training? Don't tell me you haven't made any progress."

Ma Hongjun said aggrievedly, "I had made considerable progress, but compared to these freaks, it's nothing. Teacher, I'm at level 57 in soul power now. Not bad, right?"

Flander was stunned for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. You know, Ma Hongjun is only twenty years old, and he has already reached level fifty-seven at this age. Moreover, he has the top-grade martial soul Fire Phoenix, plus a Flame Right Arm Soul Bone that he has already obtained.

Among the younger generation, he absolutely deserves the title of an outstanding individual.

"And you guys?" Flander asked, looking at the others.

Dai Mubai said, "I'm about to advance to level 64. Zhu Qing just passed level 60 and got her sixth soul ring. I just saw that Rongrong's cultivation level is probably similar to hers. As for Xiao San, she seems to be approaching level 60 as well."

Tang San nodded. "I'm at level 59, at my peak, so I should be able to."

Flander, Master, Liu Erlong, and Zhao Wuji, the four high-ranking members of Shrek Academy, looked at each other.

"Pervert, monster." The four of them almost all uttered the same words.

Keep in mind, these kids are only around twenty years old! Back then, the three members of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation were only around level fifty in their early twenties.

However, these little monsters in front of us are generally around level 60. In the world of Soul Masters, this is unprecedented.

In terms of talent, the Shrek Seven Devils, while excellent, were only roughly on par with the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall. Their achievements were inseparable from the celestial herbs provided by Tang San. These herbs not only significantly enhanced their strength but, more importantly, laid a solid foundation for them, subtly altering their physical constitution.

Those divine herbs were all carefully selected by Tang San, who chose the most suitable herbs for each person to take.

Xiao Wu, the only one who had never consumed any celestial herbs, and being a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form, naturally cultivated much faster than ordinary soul masters.

It is precisely these coincidences that have created the existence of these little monsters.

Flander glared at Ma Hongjun. "Look at them, they're all around level 60, and you're so bad. You must not have done anything worthwhile all these years. Have you been spending your days sleeping around with women? It's a shame your martial spirit is so good."

Ma Hongjun looked wronged and said, "Teacher, it's not that I didn't try hard enough, it's just that these guys are too abnormal!"

The master laughed and said, "Alright, Flander. Stop with the act. You're probably secretly thrilled, aren't you? Fatty's soul power may be slightly weaker, but with the power of his Evil Fire Phoenix, his strength is definitely no less than Xiao San's. Don't pretend to be innocent after getting such a good deal."

Liu Erlong suddenly asked Tang San, "Little San, when are you planning to go find Xiao Wu?"

Tang San replied without hesitation, "Originally, I planned to go directly to the Star Dou Great Forest. After all, I'm about to reach level 60. I came to the academy first because I was thinking of everyone. After leaving here, I will go directly to find Xiao Wu and accompany her to cultivate in the Star Dou Great Forest. Once she breaks through to level 60, I will bring her back to see you all."

Liu Erlong's eyes softened. "Treat her well. Although she is the avatar of a 100,000-year-old soul beast, you yourself said that after completing her transformation, she will be no different from a human. Don't have any thoughts of discriminating against her, or I won't forgive you."

(End of this chapter)