In Douluo Continent, he tricked Xiao Wu into giving him a soul ring.

What does Yu Xiaogang care about most? Life? No, although he is very afraid of death, life is not the most important thing to him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have fought bravely against the Black Mamba Snake for Tang San when Tang San obtained his first spirit ring, and almost died heroically after being poisoned.

Having been accustomed to humility since childhood, what he truly cares about is dignity. He wants to make a name for himself and gain the world's recognition.

Because his talent was too poor, and the path of a Soul Master was blocked, he chose the path of theory. He hoped to prove himself by training an outstanding disciple.

Now that they've finally met Tang San, a lucky swindler, and Tang San's strength is unparalleled among his peers, just in time for Lan Si, such a jinx, to appear.

Hearing the pointing and whispering of the audience, Yu Xiaogang felt dizzy and lightheaded. His already stiff face turned pale and then purple. He felt a mouthful of blood stuck in his chest, as if he might spit it out at any moment.

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Finally, even Flander, who usually praised his theories, gave him a questioning look, "Little Gang, you really...?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's mental defenses completely collapsed. With a "pfft," he spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot.

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"Little anus..."

"Little Gang, don't scare me..."

Before losing consciousness, Yu Xiaogang seemed to hear Tang San, Flander, and Liu Erlong calling out to him, but these were no longer important, because most of the voices were mocking him, ridiculing him, and cursing him.

They cursed him as a level 29 waste who misled young people.

"Lan Si..." Seeing his teacher cough up blood and faint from anger at Lan Si, Tang San turned his head and glared at Lan Si, enunciating each word with eyes wide with fury.

"You're not convinced? Come here!" Lan Si beckoned to Tang San with her finger, uttering words that were sure to infuriate anyone.

Hearing Lan Si's undisguised provocation, heaven knows how much Tang San wanted to rush up and kill Lan Si. However, having learned from his two previous crushing defeats, he knew all too well that if he fell for the trap now and charged forward recklessly, he would likely face defeat as well.

He suppressed his anger, turned his gaze to Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, Ma Hongjun and the others, and said coldly, "Everyone, proceed according to plan."

"Yes." Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Ma Hongjun swallowed hard. Although they answered, their voices trembled. Having learned from Tai Long's experience, they dared not confront Lan Si head-on.

Chapter 289 Five Years Approaching

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After a series of boastful acts, just like in the original story, Tai Long was beaten black and blue by Tang San and went home to find his father, Dali Wang.

After witnessing Tang San's advancement to Soul Master, the Shrek Five all gathered around, showering him with praise.

Tang San first comforted the worried Xiao Wu, then asked the question he was most concerned about: "By the way, it's been over a year since we last met. I wonder how strong everyone has become?"

Upon hearing this, everyone introduced themselves one by one.

Dai Mubai spoke first, "I am level 42, and I obtained my fourth soul ring in eight months. I have to thank the immortal herb you gave me, which allowed me to break through level 40 directly after breaking through level 39. Otherwise, I might not have been able to break through the level 40 bottleneck now."

Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "I'm level 36."

Oscar chimed in, "Little San, thanks to your Blood Ginseng, I've reached level 38. During the time you were gone, I leveled up three more times. I feel like my cultivation speed is faster than before."

Ma Hongjun chuckled, "Third Brother, I'm level 37 too. Almost catching up with Xiao Ao."

Upon hearing that only Dai Mubai among the four had advanced to the Soul Master level, Tang San frowned and asked Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, what level is your soul power?"

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"I'm level 39 now," Xiao Wu said with a smile.

"Level 39? During the Soul Master Competition, Xiao Wu might be able to reach level 40, but three Soul Masters are far from enough." This thought flashed through Tang San's mind. After thinking for a moment, his gaze swept over everyone, lingering on Ma Hongjun and Oscar, before finally settling on Yu Xiaogang. After a slight hesitation, he suddenly said, "Teacher, perhaps I have a way to help Xiao Ao and Fatty break through to Soul Master before the Soul Master Competition. With Xiao Wu, who is about to break through, the Shrek Academy team will suddenly have five Soul Masters."

Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up. "Could it be that you've found the immortal herb?"

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, the others' eyes lit up as well, watching Tang San with curiosity and anticipation. After all, they had already experienced the effects of the immortal herb—the feeling of rapidly increasing strength without any side effects was hard not to be addicted to.

"No." Tang San shook his head, reaching into the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist. One was black, the other red, and two gleaming soul bones came into view.

"A soul bone?!" The crowd's spirits, which had been low because Tang San hadn't found the immortal herb, suddenly soared again. However, after hearing what Tang San said next, everyone except Oscar and Ma Hongjun instantly lost interest. The reason was simple: they didn't think much of it.

Xiao Wu is a soul beast, and in her childhood, she neither needs nor cares about soul bones.

Dai Mubai is a prince of the Star Luo Empire, and Ning Rongrong is the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the richest sect in the world. Their vision is far beyond that of Ma Hongjun and Oscar, two commoners, and they simply look down on such low-level soul bones.

As for Yu Xiaogang, he is now single-mindedly focused on making a name for himself in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament with the Shrek Academy team, and he can't wait for the students to become stronger as soon as possible.

"Yes, this is a right arm bone of a fire lion that's nearly a thousand years old, and a head bone of a spider-like soul beast called the Weaver, which is about two thousand years old. I got these after being attacked by a soul beast while hunting for my fourth soul ring, and I killed it in the process. The fire lion's right arm bone is suitable for Fatty, who has a fire-attribute martial soul, and I plan to give the Weaver's head bone to Xiao Ao," Tang San nodded.

"Wow, Xiao San, I love you so much!" Oscar, unaware of Tang San's thoughts, was moved to tears upon hearing that Tang San was going to give him the only head soul bone, and threw himself into Tang San's arms.

"Third Brother, I love you too." Ma Hongjun also rushed into Tang San's arms.

Tang San pushed the two away with a look of disgust and said with a wry smile, "Alright, you two take the soul bones and find a quiet place to absorb them later."

Upon hearing this, the two quickly accepted the soul bone and nodded emphatically.

“Xiao San, although these soul bones can increase soul power to some extent, due to their low age, at most they can only advance one level at the Soul Venerable stage. Even Ma Hongjun’s bone couldn’t advance even one level. Now there are only three months left before the start of the competition. How do you plan to help them advance to Soul Master?” Yu Xiaogang said to Tang San.

Tang San hesitated for a moment, then touched the storage soul tool at his waist with both hands again. A flash of blue light appeared, and two blood-red ginsengs of different sizes appeared in his hands.

"Blood ginseng?" Everyone exclaimed in unison.

“But Third Brother, didn’t you say that one shouldn’t be too greedy? These rare medicinal herbs are all treasures favored by Heaven. Having too many is not only useless, but also harmful. Xiao Ao has already taken a blood ginseng. Could it be…” Ning Rongrong said with some worry.

Since Tang Ritian vanished from the face of the earth more than a year ago, as time passed, Ning Rongrong gradually forgot about that handsome man who seemed to have stepped out of a painting. Even the Ritian Friendship Association disbanded after searching for Tang Ritian for two months without success.

Oscar then launched another offensive against her.

Now, a year has passed, and she has gradually developed a slight liking for the handsome boy who has pursued her since she entered Shrek Academy. Although she is unwilling to admit it, that liking is real. At least, she no longer feels as repulsed by Oscar as before.

"It doesn't matter. What I said was based on different kinds of immortal herbs. Blood ginseng is different. Xiao Ao has already taken blood ginseng before, so taking it again will only slightly reduce the effect." Although Tang San was a little surprised by Ning Rongrong's concern for Oscar, he still said the insincere words without blushing or skipping a beat.

In fact, even he didn't know what the consequences would be if he continued to take the blood ginseng.

Consuming one herb will significantly accelerate cultivation speed before level 60. After level 60, the herb's effects gradually wear off, and the difficulty of increasing soul power will increase exponentially. This is a method of rapidly increasing soul power by squeezing out potential.

Taking two of these herbs might not only increase the difficulty of cultivation beyond level 60, but also, with the medicinal effects still accumulating in the body, while the soul power continues to increase rapidly, the potential will also be exhausted, perhaps resulting in a lifelong stagnation at level 79, like Ning Fengzhi.

This is based on the premise that the two are exceptionally talented; otherwise, their potential might be even lower.

However, none of this concerns him, because these events are already ten or twenty years in the future.

By then, he had already reached a higher level. Even if Ma Hongjun and Oscar, two ordinary people without any backing, realized what was happening, they wouldn't be able to pose any threat to him.

His top priority is to defeat Lan Si, and Lan Si's Royal Fighting Team, as well as the Star Luo Team and the Spirit Hall Team, to win the final championship.

For this, he would not hesitate to sacrifice everything except himself and Xiao Wu.

Chapter 290 Tang Ritian is determined to kill Lan Si

"What did he say after reading the letter?" Tang Ritian frowned. This was related to whether his son, Tang San, could enter the City of Slaughter to cultivate.

Tang San thought for a moment and replied, "My uncle asked me to tell you that he has agreed."

Hearing this, Tang Ritian breathed a sigh of relief. "In that case, let's set off."

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Meanwhile, at the main castle of the Haotian Sect.

Tang Yuehua was crying to Tang Xiao, "Big brother, is it really impossible for Xiao San and Brother Hao to return to the sect?"

Tang Xiao sighed softly, "Alas, I never expected the disciples' dissatisfaction with Brother Hao to escalate to this point. The Spirit Hall is truly ruthless. If the Spirit Hall hadn't ruined Brother Hao and his son Xiao San's reputation, and hadn't taken away Brother Hao's soul bone, perhaps with Xiao San's twin martial soul talent, he might still have had a chance to return to the sect in the future, provided he was strong enough. But now... alas, unless Xiao San can retrieve that soul bone, otherwise..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua could no longer hold back her tears.

"Alright, don't cry anymore. Although Brother Hao and Xiao San can't return to the Haotian Sect, it doesn't mean they're no longer our family. I'm going out for a while and will be back in about a month. If the elders ask, just tell them I'm going into seclusion for a period of time." Tang Xiao gave a wry smile; he couldn't bear to see his younger sister cry.

"Where to?" Tang Yuehua wiped away her tears and asked with red eyes.

"Next, Xiao San is going to the City of Slaughter. Because of the significant reduction in his cultivation, Brother Hao may not be able to face the King of Slaughter, so he asked me to go and help intimidate him," Tang Xiao said calmly.

"Isn't this too dangerous? I heard Brother Hao say that once you enter the City of Slaughter, you can no longer use your soul skills," Tang Yuehua asked hesitantly.

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Tang Xiao explained, "You can rest assured about that. Brother Hao possesses the Killing God Domain. As long as I am within his Killing God Domain, I can freely use my soul skills. This is the main reason why the King of Slaughter dares not offend the Killing God, because he cannot withstand the Killing God's wrath. If the Killing God leads a group of people into the City of Slaughter, or allows those fallen beings in the City of Slaughter to freely use their soul skills, then it will probably be the end of the City of Slaughter."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua suddenly realized, and then her eyes flickered slightly, as if she had thought of something. She said seriously, "Then you should also take care of Lan Si. That child has also entered the City of Slaughter."

"Are you talking about Tang Zhan's grandson?" Tang Xiao asked, somewhat surprised.

Tang Yuehua nodded slowly, "That child has been in the City of Slaughter for over a year, and to this day, we still don't know if he's alive or dead..."

"I'll be careful." Tang Xiao thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

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Two weeks later, in the City of Slaughter, in the King of Slaughter's private room.

"King of Hell, you seem to have weakened." The King of Slaughter waved Bloody Mary in his hand, glancing at Tang Ritian's empty right arm with a hint of mockery, a dangerous glint flashing in his blood-red eyes.

The title "King of Hell" was earned by Tang Ritian in the City of Slaughter.

"That's enough to destroy the City of Slaughter," Tang Ritian said coldly, sitting beside Tang Xiao. Because Tang Chen was parasitized by the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King, his appearance had drastically changed. Therefore, the two brothers didn't recognize the King of Slaughter before them as their grandfather, Tang Chen. (PS: This is also a plot hole in the original novel. In the original story, Tang Ritian saw the King of Slaughter several times but didn't recognize him, so this is the only explanation.)

Upon hearing this, the King of Slaughter glanced at Tang Xiao with considerable apprehension, sensing the powerful aura emanating from him. He frowned slightly, downed his Bloody Mary in one gulp, and changed the subject, saying, "You really can't take a joke. So, what brings you here this time?"

“A young man just came in a while ago. You can’t touch him,” Tang Ritian said coldly.

"Oh? Is he important to you?" Upon hearing this, the King of Slaughter was clearly intrigued. He raised the empty vessel in his hand, and a woman in black veil slowly emerged from the darkness, pouring him a Bloody Mary.

"You shouldn't be asking me that," Tang Ritian said coldly.

"How dare you speak to the King..." Upon hearing this, the woman in black veiled her face with anger and was about to reprimand him, but was stopped by the King of Slaughter raising his hand. He narrowed his eyes and stared at Tang Ritian: "I will not make things difficult for that kid, but I think you are aware of the rules of the Slaughter City. If he dies normally in the Hell Slaughter Arena or the Road to Hell, then you cannot blame me."

"That's none of your concern." Tang Ritian smiled coldly, exchanged a glance with Tang Xiao beside him, and got up to leave.

Tang Xiao slowly stood up, but did not intend to leave immediately. He said to the King of Slaughter, "There is one more person you cannot touch."

"Who?" A hint of impatience flashed in the King of Slaughter's eyes.

"A young man named Lan Si, he is a junior of my sect, and he has been here for almost a year now," Tang Xiao said expressionlessly.

Lan Si?

Upon hearing this, Tang Ritian, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but let a look of surprise flash across his cloudy old eyes. Wasn't this like finding a needle in a haystack? He was just worried about where to find the other party.

But the conversation between the King of Slaughter and the woman in black veils made him frown again.