Tang San blankly raised his head and saw an unidentified flying object pass overhead.
Purple light flickered in his eyes as he saw several people seated atop that unidentified flying object.
Those people were all wearing the standard uniforms of Spirit Hall, and the soul power fluctuations they emitted were not weak.
Out of curiosity, Tang San's vast spiritual power swept over them.
He discovered that this flying object did not possess life.
"How can an object without life fly?" Tang San was shocked in his heart.
What had happened to this world?
At this moment, Tang San even began to doubt whether this was still the Douluo Continent.
Otherwise, how could such a bizarre thing appear?
Suddenly, his spirit trembled as he discovered some of the secrets of this unidentified flying object.
In his spiritual sense, he could perceive that one of the soul masters on that flying object was outputting soul power to control this flying object.
He also heard the excited conversation of those few soul masters above.
"Saint Son Jiang Chen is truly the god of our Spirit Empire. He actually managed to invent such a miraculous thing."
"That's right. This flying device has only just been developed. I heard that in the future it might even be possible to develop flying devices that can carry dozens or hundreds of people. At that time, flying from the southernmost part of the empire to the northernmost part would only take a few days."
"Even a Titled Douluo would need several days to cross the empire, right? His Highness the Saint Son is truly a divine being. I really look forward to that day arriving."
"Yes. His Highness the Saint Son has invented many soul tools and completely changed the Douluo Continent. He is the greatest god in the history of the Douluo Continent, without any dispute!"
"Unprecedented and never to be surpassed!"
"According to His Highness the Saint Son's plans for the future of the continent, in the future the cities will be filled with ten-thousand-zhang-tall buildings, and humans will be able to fly to the moon with the help of flying devices. What a shocking scene that would be."
"I heard the empire headquarters is already researching soul tools that can kill Titled Douluo-level powerhouses."
"Hiss… Really?"
"Of course. I have a relative who works at the Soul Tool Research Institute. He told me this."
...
The flying device gradually flew farther away, and the voices of those few people's conversation slowly faded until they disappeared.
At this moment, Tang San stood by the roadside like a wooden sculpture or clay figure, his body completely motionless.
In these few short minutes, the amount of information he had received was far too great. His mind simply could not process it.
Carriages that did not need horses to pull them, soul tools that could fly, soul tools that could kill Titled Douluo…
Tang San's heart was filled with extreme shock. From what those soul masters had said, all of these had actually been invented by Jiang Chen!
"Jiang Chen, are you even human or a god?" Tang San could not help muttering.
The soul tools he had just seen and heard of were completely unheard of and unseen. Could these really be things a human could create?
Soul tools this miraculous could probably only be created by a god, right?
Tang San's heart was filled with boundless confusion. The mental impact brought by these unknown things was simply too great.
In the end, his body turned cold, ice-cold all over.
He recalled the final part of those soul masters' conversation. If the Spirit Empire truly manufactured soul tools that could kill Titled Douluo, then they would be in extreme danger.
Although Tang Sect's hidden weapons also had ones that could kill Titled Douluo, manufacturing them was extremely difficult and mass production was impossible.
If the Spirit Empire's soul tools had tremendous power and could also be mass-produced, that would be far too terrifying.
A wave of fear rose in Tang San's heart.
"After killing Jiang Chen, I must cultivate to the god level on Sea God Island before returning. Otherwise, it will be very dangerous."
Tang San secretly made this decision in his heart.
The Spirit Empire had such powerful soul tools. To destroy the Spirit Empire, they could only rely on high-end combat power.
As long as the seven of them became gods, they could destroy the upper echelons of the Spirit Empire and seize everything.
Just then, another passenger carriage roared past him.
Tang San sighed. "Jiang Chen, in the end I still underestimated you. Although you must die, the glory that belongs to you will forever be passed down…"
After speaking, Tang San fully unleashed his Titled Douluo speed and headed toward the direction where Tang Hao was living in seclusion.
Although that miraculous vehicle was fast, it was still much slower than his current speed.
Therefore, although he very much wanted to experience it, he could only temporarily suppress this idea for now.
Time was pressing. He needed to quickly treat Tang Hao and then arrange for the clansmen to retreat to Hanhai City.
Four days later, inside the Star Dou Great Forest.
Xiao Wu stood beside that emerald-green lake, her pretty face filled with boundless confusion.
At twenty-one years old, her body had fully matured. Her straight legs were even more striking, and above them were graceful curves everywhere.
She looked around in all directions, and her heart gradually sank to the bottom.
A great battle had once taken place around the lake, and many terrifying traces remained.
Xiao Wu's heart was extremely uneasy, her heart pounding wildly.
She quickly moved through this core area, searching for those familiar soul beasts from the past.
In the end, she learned the news she wanted.
Da Ming and Er Ming were dead!
They had been killed by people from Spirit Hall. Da Ming and Er Ming's spirit rings had both been absorbed by Bibi Dong.
According to the soul beasts who had watched from afar, both Da Ming and Er Ming had first been heavily injured by that young man called the Saint Son before being killed.
Her delicate body trembled as tears surged forth.
Her two companions, who had accompanied her through long years—she never imagined that the parting back then would become an eternal farewell.
Xiao Wu sat by the lakeside and cried for a long time, then sat there blankly.
Half a day later, she suddenly stood up, her fists tightly clenched, her expression ferocious.
"Jiang Chen! Bibi Dong! If I don't kill you, I won't be called Xiao Wu."
...
At this time, inside the Clear Sky Sect, Tang San had just helped Tang Hao restore his severed arm and leg.
Limb regeneration, this kind of method was simply a divine skill, causing the sect master and several elders of the Clear Sky Sect to be filled with endless amazement.
They had never expected that Tang San would actually raise his level by thirty ranks in a short year and become a Titled Douluo.
Just earlier, when Tang San returned, the hot-tempered Seventh Elder had once again fought with Tang San, only to be easily defeated by him.
After learning of the power of Sea God Island and that Tang San was preparing to kill the Saint Son of the Spirit Empire, all the people of the Clear Sky Sect who had been living in seclusion agreed to move to Sea God Island.
They had been hiding in these lofty mountains and steep ridges, refusing to submit to the Spirit Empire, for the sake of one day being able to take revenge, had they not?
Now, their Clear Sky Sect disciple Tang San actually had the opportunity to become a god. Destroying the Spirit Empire was just around the corner.
They only needed to stay on Sea God Island for a period of time. After the Spirit Empire was destroyed, they could return to the Douluo Continent.
Therefore, there were no opposing voices within the Clear Sky Sect.
Tang San said, "Father, you should retreat together with Uncle and the several grandfathers. Remember to avoid the Spirit Empire's sight."
Tang Hao said worriedly, "It is far too dangerous for you to go kill Jiang Chen. Let me go with you."
"That's right, Little San. We old bones will also go with you. That way it will be a bit safer."
Tang San smiled and said, "You all can rest assured. It's not like I'm charging into Spirit City to kill people. The seven of us Shrek Seven Devils joining forces are enough to defeat a rank-ninety-nine Titled Douluo. You don't need to worry."
The Clear Sky Sect clansmen all around were filled with endless amazement.
This junior had actually grown to such a level…
At night, the Clear Sky Sect clansmen who had already packed their belongings quietly left the place where they had lived in seclusion for decades under the cover of darkness.
Among them, many people had never even been to the outside world before.
Only after the clansmen left did Tang San set out for Heaven Dou City.
...
Three days later, Tang San finally returned to Heaven Dou City, returned to this city where he had once lived for several years.
Stepping into Heaven Dou City, Tang San's heart was filled with all sorts of emotions.
When he had left Heaven Dou City back then, he had still been a small Soul Emperor.
Now that he had returned, he was already a Titled Douluo.
Heaven Dou City was still as prosperous as before. It was currently one of the largest cities of the Spirit Empire.
Some of the most advanced technology of the Spirit Empire could easily be seen in Heaven Dou City.
Tang San even saw a ten-story-tall building.
This was something that could never have appeared in the former Heaven Dou Empire or Star Luo Empire.
At this moment, he had no choice but to admit the contributions the Spirit Empire had made to the Douluo Continent.
Tang San sighed and said, "Spirit Empire, if you must blame someone, blame yourselves for having committed too many sins in the past. Cause and effect cycle; retribution will eventually arrive."
While looking with amazement at the changes in Heaven Dou City, he quickly headed in the direction of Shrek Academy.
After entering the academy, he discovered that almost every student's face was filled with excitement.
Tang San paid little attention and found that it was because Dai Mubai and the others had returned that these students were so excited.
They, the Shrek Seven Devils, had already become the idols of all the students in Shrek Academy.
The Shrek Seven Devils had disappeared for a year and finally returned. How could people not be invigorated?
As he walked, some people recognized Tang San and excitedly greeted him.
Tang San smiled and responded.
But what made him a little strange was that after some students became excited, looks of sympathy appeared on their faces.
Being looked at with such gazes, Tang San felt a little surprised in his heart.
However, he was in a hurry to go see his teacher, so he did not pay too much attention.
The closer he got to the Grandmaster's residence, the more excited Tang San's mood became.
He was already imagining the scene when the Grandmaster saw him. After learning of his cultivation, the Grandmaster would definitely feel great comfort in his old age.
He hurriedly arrived at the Grandmaster's residence, but Tang San did not find any trace of the Grandmaster.
Even Liu Erlong's room not far away was empty.
Tang San was a little puzzled. He then went to Flender's residence a hundred meters away. There was similarly no one inside.
"None of them are here. Then they should be in the council hall."
Just then, a surprised voice rang out: "Little San."
Tang San turned around and immediately showed a joyful expression. "Xiao Wu, you're also this fast. Have you arranged everything for Da Ming and Er Ming?"
The moment Tang San's words left his mouth, the smile on Xiao Wu's face instantly disappeared. Tears immediately began to well up, and her eyes turned red.
"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?" Tang San's heart jumped in alarm. He quickly stepped forward and pulled Xiao Wu into his embrace.
Xiao Wu's voice was a little choked. "Little San, Da Ming and Er Ming are both dead. They were killed by people from the Spirit Empire. Their spirit rings were absorbed by Bibi Dong. Jiang Chen was also one of the killers."
Feeling Xiao Wu's delicate body trembling in his arms, Tang San felt extreme heartache.
The deaths of Da Ming and Er Ming were something he had completely not expected.
Those were the two great emperors of the Star Dou Great Forest. They had actually died just like that.
"Bibi Dong, Jiang Chen!" The killing intent in Tang San's heart grew even denser.
He hurriedly comforted her for a while and finally stabilized Xiao Wu's emotions.
"Let's go find Teacher first. First have them quickly transfer to Hanhai City, then we'll go find Jiang Chen and avenge Da Ming and Er Ming."
Xiao Wu nodded heavily. "I must personally kill Jiang Chen and comfort the spirits of Da Ming and Er Ming in heaven."
Tang San brought Xiao Wu and directly headed to the council hall of Shrek Academy.
As they approached the council hall, they indeed heard voices filled with excitement coming from inside.
Tang San paused for a moment. He heard Ma Hongjun talking about their experiences on Sea God Island.
He was a little puzzled. Shouldn't Dai Mubai and the others have returned to the academy several days ago?
Looking at it now, it instead seemed like they had only just returned.
Tang San pulled Xiao Wu and quickly stepped into the hall. The first thing he saw was Ma Hongjun spitting as he narrated the things they had experienced over this past year.
Then he saw Dai Mubai and the other companions, and then Flender, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and Ning Fengzhi.
"Hm? Teacher Erlong…" When Tang San's gaze swept over Liu Erlong, he paused slightly, lingering for a moment on Liu Erlong's belly.
Liu Erlong's belly had already swollen to a considerable height, causing surprise in Tang San's heart.
But right after, he showed a smile.
Teacher had finally achieved a happy result with Teacher Erlong.
What he did not notice was that after his gaze moved away, Liu Erlong's expression suddenly became a little unsightly.
"Little San is back." Dai Mubai was the first to call out.
Immediately afterward, everyone stood up.
"Little San, you're back. Quickly sit." Flender said with a smile.
However, his smile was a little forced.
After sitting down, Tang San looked toward Dai Mubai and said, "Boss Dai, you only returned to the academy today?"
Dai Mubai glared at Ma Hongjun, then said a little awkwardly, "It's all because of this fatty. He said the current Douluo Continent has changed too much and dragged us around to experience all kinds of new things. We only returned to the academy today."
Speaking of those new soul tool technologies, Ma Hongjun and the others could not help but exclaim in amazement.
Ning Rongrong frowned and said, "I heard all these things were created by that bastard Jiang Chen."
The moment Jiang Chen was mentioned, everyone fell silent.
A moment later, Tang San broke the silence and looked toward Flender. "Dean Flender, where is my teacher?"
The moment Tang San's words fell, the expressions of Flender, Liu Erlong, and Zhao Wuji all became extremely ugly. They remained silent and did not speak.
Tang San's heart tightened as he had a bad premonition.
"Teacher Erlong, what happened to my teacher?" Tang San could no longer sit still and rushed in front of Liu Erlong.
"Your teacher, he… he…" Liu Erlong pressed her lips together and could not bring herself to say it.
Flender sighed and said, "Little San, you must restrain your grief. Your teacher has passed away."
Tang San's head buzzed, and he was completely stunned.
In that instant, he could not hear any sound. Only Flender's previous sentence echoed in his mind.
The teacher has passed away!
Dai Mubai and the others were extremely shocked, then looked at Tang San with sympathy.
Xiao Wu rushed forward and tightly hugged Tang San's waist.
"Little San, you still have me."
Ning Rongrong also stood up. "Third Brother, restrain your grief. You still have us."
Tang San's eyes gradually became blurry.
From the age of six he had followed the Grandmaster. In Tang San's heart, the Grandmaster was an existence like a father.
The Grandmaster's death was without a doubt a tremendous blow to Tang San, something he found difficult to bear.
After a long time, Tang San finally calmed down a little. "How did my teacher die?"
Zhao Wuji glanced at Flender and said, "The Grandmaster and I went to the Sunset Forest and encountered an extremely difficult soul beast… Little San, I'm sorry. I failed to save the Grandmaster."
Tang San took a deep breath, looked at Liu Erlong's swollen belly, and asked, "Teacher Erlong, is this my teacher's child?"
Liu Erlong was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded. "This is Xiaogang's child. In the future it will take the surname Yu."
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