Tang San's personality was calm and his will strong. Upon hearing the Master's shout, he immediately came to his senses and quickly adjusted his mindset.
The Master continued: "That Jiang Chen came from the same place as you, and his cultivation talent is about the same, yet he has improved so much faster. It should be because he benefited from the vast resources of the Spirit Hall. So, you need not feel discouraged.
"This trip to Sea God Island is your best opportunity. After the training ends, you completely have the possibility of surpassing him."
The Master's voice was full of encouragement, and the other few from Shrek all secretly felt invigorated upon hearing it.
Just now they had heard the Master say that Spirit Hall's strongest, Qian Daoliu, had once challenged the lord of Sea God Island and been defeated.
Spirit Hall had also once organized a large army wanting to conquer Sea God Island, only to return in defeat. Apart from some experts, the rest had all perished there.
Even the Saintess of that generation had vanished without a trace, estimated to have died on Sea God Island.
Such a mysterious and powerful force indeed held the possibility of allowing them to become super experts.
Tang San slowly nodded, once again recovering his powerful self-confidence.
He thought of his own methods.
Bearing two domains, especially the Killing God Domain, which could play an extremely formidable role in battle.
Under his diligent cultivation, the Purple Demon Eye had already broken through to the third realm, and his spiritual power was powerful.
There were also the Tang Sect's hidden weapons.
Although Jiang Chen's defense was formidable, the Tang Sect had several types of hidden weapons specialized in breaking defenses. If manufactured, they would definitely be able to threaten Jiang Chen.
And there was also the Sea God Island the teacher had just spoken of, which could allow his cultivation to rise rapidly.
Thinking of this, a highly confident smile appeared on Tang San's face, making one unable to help but be infected by it.
"Uncle Ning, I have a slight knowledge of medicine. Let me help take a look at you." Tang San said.
Ning Fengzhi nodded, but did not hold much hope.
Over this past year, he had already tried every method possible, and none had the slightest effect.
Tang San stepped forward a few paces, grasped Ning Fengzhi's wrist and began examining it, while his powerful spiritual power also permeated into Ning Fengzhi's body.
Ning Rongrong excitedly walked up. "Third Brother, you're so amazing, you'll definitely have a way."
In her heart, Tang San was simply omnipotent.
All sorts of strange and peculiar yet terrifyingly powerful hidden weapons, as well as some methods never heard of before.
Ning Fengzhi had become a cripple, which made Ning Rongrong's heart incomparably distressed, and her hatred toward the culprit Jiang Chen had already reached the extreme.
Tang San examined for a moment, then shook his head, sighed, and said nothing.
Parts of Ning Fengzhi's meridians had already atrophied, especially the dantian, which had atrophied and was fundamentally impossible to recover.
Unless… one could find some of the immortal herbs recorded in the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, there might be a possibility of recovery.
But was that possible?
The records of those immortal herbs in the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record were miraculous beyond belief, and Tang San himself did not know whether such things truly existed.
Ning Rongrong's hopeful expression instantly dimmed. She did not ask Tang San, but already knew the result.
In her heart, the hatred toward Jiang Chen unconsciously deepened by several degrees.
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat heavy.
The Master changed the subject. "Little San, when is your father coming to pick you up?"
"It should be these next few days." Tang San answered.
Just as the words fell, his expression shifted. He was silent for a few seconds, then a look of joy appeared on his face. "My father is right outside the academy. Teacher, I'll go see him."
Saying this, Tang San stood up.
The Master immediately stood up as well, his expression also somewhat excited. "Little San, let the teacher go with you. Your father has come; how can he not come in for a cup of tea?"
Tang San hesitated for a moment, then said: "Father said to only let me go out alone."
The Master was stunned for a moment, then a barely perceptible disappointment appeared. "Then you hurry out. Don't keep him waiting."
"Mm."
Tang San's speed unfolded as he dashed out, and at the entrance of Shrek Academy he saw the father he had long missed.
"Father." Tang San shouted excitedly, almost wanting to go up and embrace him.
But remembering that his father did not like being sentimental, he stopped.
Tang Hao's hoarse voice sounded: "I heard what the Master said just now. Sea God Island is indeed a good place.
"But before setting out, first come back with me to the Clear Sky Sect. It's time for you to acknowledge your ancestors and return to the clan.
"Additionally, haven't you always wanted to know about your mother's matters? I will take you to see your mother and tell you about the events of that year.
"Then, we will return to the Clear Sky Sect. After handling these matters, you can go find Xiao Wu and head to Sea God Island together.
"Your current achievements far surpass what Father achieved back then. Father believes that after undergoing the tempering of Sea God Island, you will definitely grow into a towering tree that can stand alone."
Tang San was so excited that his entire body trembled. He could finally know news of his mother.
A moment later, he returned inside Shrek Academy and took his leave of the Master and the others.
Finally, after some discussion, Dai Mubai and the other four would first go to the western border of the Spirit Empire, to the largest city Hanhai City to wait. Once Tang San emerged from the Clear Sky Sect, he would bring Xiao Wu to rendezvous with them.
...
Half a month later, Tang San emerged from the Clear Sky Sect and began heading into the Star Dou Great Forest to find Xiao Wu.
In this short half month, Tang San had experienced extremely sorrowful events.
Tang Hao had told him about how Ah Yin had been forced to sacrifice herself that year, leaving only a single Blue Silver Grass.
Afterward, Tang Hao had severed one of his own arms and one of his legs, handing over the Clear Sky Sect's inherited spirit bone to Tang San, which made Tang San's heart extremely distressed.
Finally, upon returning to the Clear Sky Sect and learning of the tragic events the Clear Sky Sect had suffered that year, the hatred in his heart toward Spirit Hall grew even deeper.
His mother, his father, the sect, and his friends' tragedies each and every one of them had been caused by Spirit Hall.
He swore that if he did not destroy Spirit Hall in this lifetime, he, Tang San, vowed not to be human.
After spending several days, Tang San finally found Xiao Wu inside the Star Dou Great Forest.
Afterward, the two began hurrying toward Hanhai City to rendezvous with Dai Mubai and the others.
Jiang Chen had not expected that due to the establishment of the Spirit Empire, the time Tang San left Yuexuan would be somewhat earlier, and he would also head to Sea God Island a bit earlier than in the original plot.
During this half month, Qian Renxue began closed-door cultivation in preparation for the final Angel Inheritance.
Hu Liena also began closed-door cultivation. The Nine-Tailed Fox had arranged courses for her to study, which were also part of the assessment content.
Thus Jiang Chen suddenly became lonely. Every day, aside from looking after his daughter, he would go help Bibi Dong handle some affairs.
On the day Tang San and the others left Hanhai City and set out to sea toward Sea God Island, Bibi Dong called Jiang Chen into the study.
Back then the two had fought once, and for those next few days Bibi Dong's attitude toward Jiang Chen had been very cold.
However, after half a month had passed, the relationship between the two had recovered to how it was originally. Occasionally they would joke around a little, and Jiang Chen would still skillfully flatter her.
Inside the study, Jiang Chen held his two-year-old daughter and sat in front of Bibi Dong.
Little Xue Ning was already more than two years old, yet still looked like a three- or four-year-old and had not grown even a little bit.
Jiang Chen guessed that perhaps only after she reached four years old would she begin to grow in body size.
"Teacher, what did you call me over for?" Jiang Chen asked.
Bibi Dong sat very close, teasing the Little Xue Ning in Jiang Chen's arms, an extremely happy smile on her peerlessly beautiful face.
She lifted her face and glanced at Jiang Chen, saying: "My cultivation has broken through to rank ninety-eight. My second spirit still lacks two spirit rings. I am preparing to go hunt spirit beasts."
"Congratulations, Teacher." Jiang Chen smiled and asked: "Are you planning to hunt the hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts inside the Star Dou Great Forest?"
Bibi Dong nodded slightly. "Hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts are extremely rare. In the Spirit Hall's records, only the Star Dou Great Forest clearly has one Titan Giant Ape. Perhaps the Icebound Forest also has some, but it is too far.
"The Titan Giant Ape ranks among the top even among hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts. If I can absorb its spirit ring, it will definitely bring me powerful spirit abilities."
Jiang Chen said: "Teacher, I'll tell you some good news. Inside the Star Dou Great Forest there is more than just one hundred-thousand-year spirit beast. Together with the Titan Giant Ape there is also a Sky Azure Bull Python. This time you can absorb both of your spirit rings."
"Really?" A look of joy flashed across Bibi Dong's face.
"Really. That Sky Azure Bull Python is hidden in a lake deep within the Star Dou Great Forest and almost never leaves that place, so very few people have seen it." Jiang Chen answered.
"That's truly wonderful." Bibi Dong was overjoyed. "Then tomorrow I'll bring two more elders along."
Originally she had thought that this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest would only allow her to absorb one hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, but she had not expected there to be such a surprise.
Her tone paused for a moment. She stopped teasing Little Xue Ning, raised her head to look at Jiang Chen, and said: "Your current strength already ranks among the top within the empire. Tomorrow, accompany me on the departure."
Jiang Chen nodded and smiled: "Alright, Teacher. Just rest assured. With me taking action, I guarantee you will smoothly absorb the spirit rings of two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts."
Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction and said with a half-smile: "Then when the time comes, the fighting will be left to you and the other elders. Teacher will just wait at the side to absorb the spirit rings."
Jiang Chen said: "Teacher, when the time comes you just watch from the side. I guarantee I won't let you exert even a bit of effort."
"I want to go too. I also want to hunt spirit beasts." Little Xue Ning wriggled in Jiang Chen's arms and raised her fair, tender little hand.
"No!" Jiang Chen sternly refused. "That place is too dangerous. Many monsters specialize in eating children, with mouths bigger than houses."
He frightened her.
Little Xue Ning pouted and looked toward Bibi Dong. "Grandma, I want to go."
Bibi Dong lovingly pinched her little cheek and smiled as she asked: "You're not afraid of those man-eating monsters?"
"Not afraid. I'll beat them away." She waved her little pink fist.
"Alright, then tomorrow you'll come along with Grandma and Daddy." Bibi Dong agreed.
"Teacher, she's still young. We can't let her see such bloody scenes." Jiang Chen said worriedly.
Bibi Dong said: "She just wants to go play a little. When the time comes we simply won't let her see those things. Those two spirit beasts are left to you. I'll protect her well."
"Alright." Jiang Chen reluctantly agreed.
A moment later, Jiang Chen prepared to leave while holding his daughter.
Bibi Dong called Jiang Chen to a stop. "Xue Ning will sleep with me tonight. I'm not cultivating tonight."
Little Xue Ning blinked her large, innocent eyes, looking at Jiang Chen then at Bibi Dong.
"I want to sleep together with Daddy and Grandma."
Bibi Dong's and Jiang Chen's expressions both stiffened for a moment.
Jiang Chen instructed: "Daddy can sleep with Mommy and Auntie, but cannot sleep with Grandma. Do you understand?"
"Why?" Little Xue Ning was very puzzled, tilting her head as she looked at Jiang Chen.
In her understanding, both Daddy and Grandma doted on her very much, so why could they not sleep together?
Jiang Chen laughed awkwardly and wanted to continue explaining, but Bibi Dong snatched Little Xue Ning away and then gave him a push.
"Hurry up and get out. My precious granddaughter and I are going to sleep."
Jiang Chen smiled bitterly as he was driven out by Bibi Dong.
Qian Renxue and Hu Liena were in closed-door cultivation, and even his daughter had been taken by Bibi Dong. Jiang Chen was now a solitary man.
He returned to his residence. Smelling the residual scents of Qian Renxue and Hu Liena in the room, he could only helplessly shake his head.
...
The next day, the emperor set out.
Inside the enormous luxurious carriage, Bibi Dong held Little Xue Ning and told her stories.
Jiang Chen stayed in the carriage for a moment, felt himself somewhat superfluous, and thus requested a horse to follow alongside.
"Five years ago Xiao Wu did not participate in the Spirit Master Tournament. She should have returned to the Star Dou Great Forest. I wonder if she has left by now. If she hasn't left…"
Jiang Chen thought in his heart that if Bibi Dong discovered Xiao Wu, that fish that had slipped through the net back then, she definitely would not let her go.
Although Bibi Dong only needed two spirit rings, she would definitely kill all three hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts. Wasting one spirit ring in exchange for an extra spirit bone was a very worthwhile trade.
"Ah, if she's going to kill them, then so be it." Jiang Chen could only sigh.
Bibi Dong had originally already killed Xiao Wu's mother. This kind of hatred fundamentally could not be resolved; she would definitely eradicate the roots completely.
Jiang Chen's sigh was because he recalled when he was little, just after entering Notting Academy, he had still interacted with Xiao Wu for a period of time.
Although their relationship had not been particularly good, there was still some old sentiment after all.
If Bibi Dong truly wanted to kill Xiao Wu, he could only silently mourn for Xiao Wu in his heart.
For this outing, Bibi Dong had brought the left and right protectors Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, as well as two additional rank-ninety-five elders. The lineup was already extremely powerful.
Moreover, there was also Jiang Chen, this abnormally strong Spirit Douluo whose terrifying toxins could even poison Qian Daoliu to death.
With this lineup, killing those two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts was more than sufficient.
In the original plot, Bibi Dong had only brought Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo and had nearly killed Da Ming and Er Ming. If not for Tang San's appearance at the end, Bibi Dong would already have obtained two hundred-thousand-year spirit rings.
The group set out in the morning and by afternoon had already arrived at the outer periphery of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Without stopping, the various experts, as well as several dozen knights of the Pope's Hall, directly entered the forest and headed straight toward the depths.
Several hours later, the sky darkened and the team began to set up camp.
Late at night, Little Xue Ning dashed out of the luxurious tent and chased after the glowing fireflies in the forest.
From the afternoon when they entered the forest until now, she had not shown the slightest fear, and was full of curiosity toward everything in this forest.
Jiang Chen followed at her side, watching the little princess who was dancing about as she chased the fireflies, a faint smile hanging on his face.
"Watch her carefully. Don't let her get hurt." Bibi Dong's instructing voice came from inside the tent.
Jiang Chen turned his head and responded with a sound of acknowledgment.
...
Two days later, they finally entered the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Passing through a dense stretch of forest, everyone's line of sight suddenly opened up.
Every person in the team could not help but marvel. What appeared before them was an indescribably beautiful painting.
In the center was a small, clear, emerald-green lake, reflecting the towering ancient trees all around. The sparkling ripples on the water's surface reflected gorgeous luster.
But when their gazes turned to the side, apart from the few people in the team, everyone else's pupils abruptly contracted, and their hearts instantly tensed.
On the emerald-green grassland by one side of the lake, an extremely robust black figure was quietly squatting there.
A pair of yellow pupils the size of lanterns coldly watched these humans who harbored ill intentions.
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