Chapter 105: Three Worship Elders Set Out
Seeing Tang San in this state, Bibi Dong could not help but feel a wave of melancholy in her heart.
Just two months ago, at the Soul Master Tournament, Tang San had still been a spirited and high-spirited youth—the most dazzling young soul master aside from Wuming. His limelight had even eclipsed Spirit Hall's three geniuses: Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan.
And now, he has become a cripple.
Although his gaze was still resolute, the loss of his body had sharply diminished his presence. He was no longer what he once was.
Even so, Bibi Dong did not dare to underestimate Tang San.
She knew that Tang San was protected by a mysterious power—perhaps, like herself, he was a chosen inheritor favored by a god.
"Tang San, you requested an audience with this Pope. What is the reason?"
Bibi Dong's icy voice echoed through the vast hall, sending a chill through Tang San's heart.
Tang San took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
"Your Holiness, to be honest, I have come for my teacher. I wonder if you know where he is now?"
The corner of Bibi Dong's lips curled into a faint smile.
"Tang San, you are very direct—and very clever. I have already heard about the destruction of the Clear Sky Sect. Your teacher was worried about your safety and wished to see you as well. I was planning to send someone to find you, but since you've come on your own, that saves the trouble."
Upon hearing this, a flash of joy appeared in Tang San's eyes. He immediately understood her meaning.
"Tang San, follow me."
With that, Bibi Dong stood up and left.
Tang San followed closely behind her, arriving at a room in the rear hall.
As the door was gently pushed open, soft light spilled out from within, illuminating the threshold.
The room was simply furnished yet dignified. A faint fragrance of incense lingered in the air, calming the mind.
"Teacher!"
At a glance, Tang San saw Yu Xiaogang standing in the center of the room. He cried out and hurried forward.
Hearing that familiar voice, Yu Xiaogang's body trembled violently as he turned around.
The moment his eyes fell on Tang San, tears instantly welled up.
"Xiao San…"
Almost at the same time, master and disciple rushed toward each other and embraced tightly.
Their shoulders trembled.
At that moment, all their worries and suffering turned into silent tears, pouring out without restraint.
After a while, both of them gradually calmed down.
Tang San carefully examined Yu Xiaogang and only then noticed the changes in him.
The thick beard he once had was now gone, revealing a smooth chin.
His somewhat weathered face had become noticeably more delicate, and even his voice no longer carried the same deep heaviness—it was as if he had grown younger by several years.
Tang San knew this was not because time had been kind to him.
It was the result of an injury.
Yu Xiaogang was no longer a complete man.
"Teacher… you've lost so much weight…"
Yu Xiaogang gently patted Tang San's shoulder and smiled.
"Xiao San, your teacher is fine. But you—being injured so badly—truly made me worry."
As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Tang San's empty right leg, and a trace of pain flashed through his eyes.
Soon after, the two sat down.
Tang San briefly recounted what he had experienced over the past two months and explained the purpose of his visit.
When Yu Xiaogang heard that Qian Daoliu had agreed to take action against Gui Mei and Yue Guan, a long-lost smile finally appeared on his face.
"That's wonderful! The Worship elders of Spirit Hall are all formidable, especially the Great Worship, Qian Daoliu, one of the strongest figures of this era. With them taking action, the vendetta of Flender, Erlong, Clear Sky Douluo, and the clansmen of the sect will finally be avenged!"
Yu Xiaogang was visibly excited.
But a trace of unwillingness flashed through Tang San's eyes.
"It's just a pity… that I can't personally kill those two demons!"
"Xiao San, as long as those two demons are eliminated, there's nothing to regret. That aside, there's something else I must tell you—something extremely important to you."
"Teacher, what is it?"
Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang with eager anticipation.
"For a soul master of your level, losing a soul bone would normally mean certain death. But you were protected once again by that mysterious power and managed to survive. That power most likely comes from a god—and you may very well be the inheritor chosen by that god."
"A god? Teacher… are you saying that was divine power?"
"That's right."
Tang San was both excited and confused.
"Teacher, is… is that really true?"
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly.
"Your situation is very similar to Bibi Dong's. She told me that she is the inheritor of the Rakshasa God and is currently undergoing the Rakshasa God Trials. If she passes the final trial, she will inherit godhood and become the new Rakshasa God—standing above the rules of this world."
"So… gods truly exist beyond this world…"
Tang San's heart surged with excitement.
"Teacher, if the god you speak of truly exists, then when will I receive his calling?"
"Xiao San, don't rush. What you need now is patience. Do not lose heart. Treat all these blows and suffering as trials set by god for you. When the time is ripe, he will naturally appear before you."
"I understand, Teacher. Thank you for telling me all this—it's truly important."
Seeing Tang San regain his confidence, Yu Xiaogang felt deeply relieved.
"Xiao San, as your teacher, this is what I should do. Remember—this is a secret between us. You must not tell anyone else."
"Alright. I'll remember."
Yu Xiaogang continued:
"There's one more thing. Regarding the cultivation conflict of twin martial souls, I already have a solution. You only need to cultivate your Blue Silver Grass martial soul first. After attaching nine soul rings to it, you can then focus entirely on cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul. I believe that with your talent, before long, you will definitely become a Titled Douluo—and perhaps even a god."
"Yes."
Tang San was full of confidence.
Next, he would remain in Spirit City for some time, waiting for Spirit Hall to take action.
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Douluo Hall
Qian Daoliu summoned several worship elders and informed them of Tang Xiao's request for assistance.
"Gui Mei and Yue Guan joined forces to annihilate the Clear Sky Sect, causing massive upheaval in the soul master world. We cannot allow them to continue acting so recklessly."
Demon Suppressing Douluo and Glowing Feather Douluo exchanged glances.
The last time, the two of them had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Gui Mei and Yue Guan. They had long harbored resentment and had been eager to leave seclusion again.
Now, the opportunity has finally arrived.
"Big Brother, let me go with Tang Xiao."
"I'll go as well."
As Demon Suppressing Douluo finished speaking, Glowing Feather Douluo also stepped forward.
Qian Daoliu spoke in a deep voice:
"According to Tang Xiao, Gui Mei possesses at least four hundred-thousand-year soul rings. His strength is not to be underestimated. You must learn from last time—do not underestimate your enemy."
"Big Brother, let me go too."
The one who spoke was Fifteen Ton Douluo.
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly.
"Fifteen Ton Douluo, Demon Suppressing Douluo, Glowing Feather Douluo—you three will accompany Tang Xiao. Remember, this time, there is no need to hold back."
"Understood!"
The martial souls of Fifteen Ton Douluo and Demon Suppressing Douluo were both Coiling Dragon Staff. When the brothers fought together, they could even defeat the ninety-eighth-rank Golden Crocodile Douluo.
With Glowing Feather Douluo and Tang Xiao added to the mix, that made four peak experts of rank ninety-six and above.
Qian Daoliu believed that with these four joining forces, Gui Mei and Yue Guan would surely be brought down.
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