The Sea God Pavilion meeting came to an end.
Titan had no opinions on the Sea God Pavilion meeting; he didn't even listen closely to its content this time.
His task at Shrek was to hold the fort as Shrek's Extreme Douluo during the interim.
When Xuanzi breaks through to become an Extreme Douluo with the help of the Golden Ancient Tree, that would be his time to leave.
Xuanzi's final instructions were deeply ingrained in Yan Shaozhe's mind.
Although Xuanzi was quite careless and made mistakes multiple times, his advice was undoubtedly correct, and Yan Shaozhe would not oppose him.
"Elder Xuan, I understand. The main focus is to eliminate the Evil Soul Masters this time."
"In that case, this Sea God Pavilion meeting is now concluded."
"Wait a moment."
Yan Shaozhe didn't immediately move and had no intention of ending the Sea God Pavilion meeting. He stopped those who were about to leave to bring up another matter.
"Ladies and gentlemen, aside from the matter in Tiandou City with the Evil Soul Masters, there is another very important issue that needs discussing with you all."
Xuanzi, seeing there was something else, stopped his action of getting up and sat down for Yan Shaozhe to continue.
"There's also a rumor that Tang Ya's Martial Soul might have mutated; it has the capability to devour life force and might fall to become an Evil Soul Master at any moment."
Whether it was the rumors about the Titled Douluo Evil Soul Master in Tiandou City or Tang Ya's Martial Soul, they had only emerged three days ago but caused quite a stir.
Su Yu and Huo Yuhao had put in significant effort.
"Tang Ya's Martial Soul has a problem?" Xuanzi said heavily.
If the rumor were true, then Tang Ya's Martial Soul was indeed mutating towards an Evil Martial Soul, and considering she had absorbed the Soul Ring of a Human-faced Demon Spider...
Of course, if Tang Ya's ability originated from the Human-Faced Demon Spider's Soul Ring, it would be easier to accept, considering it acquired later. If it was an innate mutation, that would be troublesome.
The subsequent absorption of the Human-faced Demon Spider's Soul Ring might dramatically amplify her mutation.
Everyone else was also astonished by this news.
Tang Ya's identity is quite special; even if she's not an inner courtyard student, she is the Sect Leader of Tang Sect, which shares a deep relationship with Shrek.
If the last Tang Sect leader turned out to be an Evil Soul Master, it would forever taint both the Tang Sect and Shrek.
Ma Xiaotao's Martial Soul mutation had happened under the Sea God Pavilion's watch, yet she had been stolen away by the Evil Soul Masters. If Tang Ya's Martial Soul had undergone malign mutation and fell to become an Evil Soul Master, the Holy Spirit Sect would certainly target her.
Especially given the spread of such rumors.
Damn it!
Who spread these?
The members of the Sea God Pavilion present were not simple-minded and could connect the dots without difficulty.
They were extremely displeased with whoever disseminated this information.
This was aimed at Shrek.
"This matter must be brought to Beibei's attention, so he can watch over Tang Ya, and moreover, Tang Ya's Martial Soul issue must be resolved swiftly."
That indeed was the situation, but how to act on it?
Could Beibei really keep an eye on Tang Ya?
Not necessarily.
Even Ma Xiaotao, who was asleep in the Sea God Pavilion, could be stolen away...
As for resolving Tang Ya's Martial Soul issue, it was immensely challenging.
Still, with Senior Titan here, and Tang Ya residing with Beibei within the Golden Ancient Tree, as long as what happened last time doesn't repeat, it should be less likely.
Once was an accident; could it really happen again?
"Beibei's Martial Soul evolved into the Holy Radiant Dragon, which might benefit Tang Ya's Martial Soul, plus the Golden Ancient Tree might help improve her condition with long-term residence here."
As for whether Tang Ya has the privilege to be here, there is no need to worry.
Her status is more than sufficient.
Of course, some will definitely claim it's unfair, so let an Elder accept her as a disciple, thereby making it more reasonable.
An Elder's disciple is entitled to enjoy the benefits normally reserved for Sea God Pavilion members.
"Shaozhe, your Martial Soul is the Bright Phoenix, and together with Beibei's, it might suppress Tang Ya's situation," Xuanzi suggested.
Yan Shaozhe did not refuse.
He was Moon's disciple, and Beibei was the only bloodline relative Moon had left in this world.
Their relationship was already quite close.
With Tang Ya in trouble, he naturally had a responsibility to lend a hand.
...
"Brother Yu, will Shrek send someone?"
After all, it's just spreading rumors with no substantial evidence. Would Shrek really dispatch someone?
"Yes, they will," Su Yu said confidently. "Shrek might be skeptical, but they have to send someone to investigate the situation and search for the Evil Soul Master's whereabouts. Shrek might not believe it, but the Lord of Tiandou City doesn't dare not to. Rather trust it exists than not, and with the Lord of Tiandou City compelled to believe, he will mobilize his greatest strength to appeal to Shrek for rescue."
The face of a city lord must be given, even by Shrek.
After all, it's Tiandou City.
Zhao Huaijia, the Lord of Tiandou City, is a significant figure in the Celestial Soul Empire, maybe not top-notch in power, but certainly not lacking in influence.
If they desperately seek rescue and Shrek doesn't send anyone, and something does indeed happen...
"Brother Yu, who do you think Shrek will send?"
Su Yu glanced at Huo Yuhao, saying, "You don't know many of Shrek's powerful figures, so why ask?"
Huo Yuhao scratched his head awkwardly.
"I'm just purely curious."
"The stronger, the better, though hopefully not Xuanzi."
When it involves Zhongli Wu, Su Yu thought the stronger the Shrek sends, the better, so that they won't be powerless against Zhongli Wu.
As for Xuanzi, he'd rather not. Even though he is currently Shrek's strongest, it's best if he stays out of it.