Salas and the others present were extremely anxious, seeing that today's events were on the verge of escalating into a battle between Titled Douluo. If they started fighting here, everyone else would be in grave danger!
Just as the atmosphere on the scene solidified and a massive battle seemed imminent, Yun Ming, Yu Yuanzhen, and Chen Xin seemed to sense something and looked toward the other side of Ning Fengzhi.
A pitch-black Space Gate formed, and a tall, gaunt old man stepped out from within.
The gaunt old man looked at the restless Yu Yuanzhen and spoke up.
"Old Dragon, what's this? Are you planning to start a war with our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect today?"
The person who arrived was none other than the other Titled Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Bone Douluo Gu Rong. Earlier, when Yu Yuanzhen had transformed into a divine dragon to travel, the commotion was significant. He had passed through the territory of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and his direction was the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena. Gu Rong had sensed him and came to investigate to prevent any accidents, only to arrive and hear that Yu Yuanzhen wanted to start a fight with them.
Seeing that Gu Rong had arrived, Yu Yuanzhen's expression became even uglier. A Sword Douluo alone was already troublesome enough, and he wasn't certain he could beat him; now that a Bone Douluo had joined, the outcome was sealed. He definitely couldn't win, which made him feel incredibly frustrated. Moreover, with the elusive Bone Douluo present, he feared it would be difficult to even force his way out with his people.
Looking at the trio from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect opposite him, Yu Yuanzhen still spoke with a tough tone.
"Are you truly going to make things difficult for me today?"
Seeing that Gu Rong had also arrived, Ning Fengzhi felt more confident and said calmly.
"That depends on Sect Leader Yu's choice."
Yu Yuanzhen continued.
"Are you sure?! If you really force my hand, then don't blame me for disregarding the friendship between the Upper Three Sects."
His voice remained grand and overbearing, but the thunderous Soul Power on his body was quietly and slowly weakening. Ordinary people might not notice it in the short term, but Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Yun Ming could.
Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance, confirming that their senses were not mistaken, and they also reined in their Soul Power.
Although Ning Fengzhi hadn't noticed it, his mind was sharp! Hearing Yu Yuanzhen ask twice, combined with Chen Xin and Gu Rong retracting their Soul Power, he immediately understood that the other party was likely looking for a way to back down. He also withdrew his martial soul and suggested with a smile.
"The Upper Three Sects are like branches of the same tree; it would truly be inappropriate to resort to violence so easily. Why don't both sides discuss this further?"
Seeing that Ning Fengzhi understood his intent and was so tactful, Yu Yuanzhen quickly took the opportunity to step down and said calmly.
"Since that is the case, let us discuss it further."
Yun Ming watched from the side, thinking, Good grief! They were about to fight, but now that they see they can't win, they bring up the 'friendship of the Upper Three Sects' and 'branches of the same tree.' While understandable, isn't your friendship a bit too utilitarian? You only bring it up when it's useful and ignore it when it isn't.
Seeing that the three big shots had all retracted their powers, Salas stepped forward and presided humbly.
"Since the three Excellencies all wish to discuss this further, then how shall we deal with Tang San?"
"Why don't you all share your suggestions?"
Seeing that after all this back-and-forth, he still couldn't escape the fate of being punished, Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang. His only reliance now was Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang saw the hopeful, pleading look in Tang San's eyes. He wanted to beg Yu Yuanzhen to fight for him again, but before the words could leave his mouth, he heard a telepathic transmission.
"He cannot escape this today; he must accept it!"
Hearing the transmission, Yu Xiaogang looked at Yu Yuanzhen, but Yu Yuanzhen turned a blind eye. He also understood that Tang San could not escape this punishment, so he spoke up through gritted teeth.
"In that case, let Tang San withdraw from this Advanced Academy Soul Master Competition."
Although Yu Xiaogang wasn't entirely willing to have Tang San withdraw, this was the lightest punishment he could think of. Besides, Tang San was still young and would have opportunities later; participating in the next competition might yield even better results.
However, Ning Fengzhi clearly could not agree to such a trivial punishment. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had offended Tang San to the point of no return; he would absolutely not let this matter rest or let him off easily today.
Ning Fengzhi said righteously.
"This child turned seven students from Blue Sunshine Academy into idiots in public. With such vicious methods and such vile behavior, how can it be brushed aside so easily!"
Salas asked.
"Then, Sect Leader Ning, what do you want?"
Ning Fengzhi said.
"Justice through death!"
Hearing that Ning Fengzhi still wanted Tang San's life, Yu Xiaogang roared loudly.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Even if the seven from Blue Sunshine Academy were injured by Tang San, they are not dead. How can you demand his life!"
But Yu Xiaogang's words were useless; he needed Yu Yuanzhen to speak. Ning Fengzhi was also waiting for Yu Yuanzhen's answer. And what was Yu Yuanzhen thinking about right now? He was wondering why Ning Fengzhi insisted on Tang San's death, effectively offending the Clear Sky Sect to the point of no return.
Before this, with Tang San's current level, it should have been quite difficult for him to offend Ning Fengzhi. Even if there were a slight offense, given Ning Fengzhi's character, he should have compromised for the sake of the bigger picture.
And what was the bigger picture? It was that the Martial Soul Hall was currently powerful, and the Upper Three Sects needed to huddle together for warmth in the face of the Martial Soul Hall. And wasn't Tang San a sharp blade for fighting the Martial Soul Hall in the future?! So he couldn't quite understand what Ning Fengzhi was trying to do!
Join the Martial Soul Hall? Don't be ridiculous; if he wanted to join, he would have done so long ago.
What was Ning Fengzhi actually trying to do? What he was actually thinking about was making the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stronger while ensuring its survival!
Currently, in the world of Soul Masters, the Martial Soul Hall occupied half the territory. Previously, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could only survive if the Upper Three Sects united, but the other two sects were not good partners—one was too stupid, and the other was too arrogant. Yun Ming's appearance gave him a new choice.
First, Yun Ming had a close relationship with the Saintess of the Martial Soul Hall; leaning toward Yun Ming could, to a certain extent, relieve the pressure brought by the Martial Soul Hall.
Second, his own talent was peerless, and he had no major power backing him. Although Yun Ming had already begun to establish himself and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had entered the game a bit late, they could at least invest through the Breaking Clan and help fill some gaps in his power structure. If he were to reach the pinnacle of the Soul Master World in the future, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would surely rise with the tide and take another step forward.
Therefore, the mortal enemy of Yun Ming was the mortal enemy of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Seeing his father remain silent, Yu Xiaogang spoke up again.
"Father, Tang San is your grand-disciple!"
Hearing his rebellious son bring up that damn disciple's disciple again, Yu Yuanzhen really wanted to slap him. However, he also understood that since Ning Fengzhi had offended the incredibly gifted genius Tang San so deeply, he would certainly not let go easily today, so he could only make a basic request to save some face.
"This child's behavior is atrocious, but he is my disciple's disciple after all. Punish him if you must, but spare his life!"
Salas's eyes lit up when he heard Yu Yuanzhen's request; it happened to satisfy that person's requirements perfectly.
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly; it was clear he wanted to finish the job completely, but he couldn't force Yu Yuanzhen into a war right now.
Yun Ming did not want to create any more unnecessary bloodshed, and since the outcome of the day was likely settled, he spoke up.
"Abolish Tang San's Martial Soul!"
Seeing that Yun Ming had spoken, Ning Fengzhi nodded in agreement.
Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: "!!!"
A surge of wild rage ignited in Tang San's heart, like a beast tearing at his soul from within. His teeth ached with frustration, and he wished he could tear Yun Ming into pieces.
"Yun! Ming!"
Yu Xiaogang shouted even louder to stop them.
"You cannot!"
"My disciple's Martial Soul cannot be abolished!"
But no one else paid him any mind, so Yu Xiaogang knelt down to beg Yu Yuanzhen for help.
"Father, I beg you, help me one more time!"
"Little San is my life's hope! His Martial Soul must not be abolished!!!"
However, Yu Yuanzhen looked at Chen Xin and Gu Rong, whose Soul Power was beginning to stir. Knowing there was no possibility of turning things around, he closed his eyes and sighed, saying nothing more.
Seeing that Yu Yuanzhen had tacitly agreed, Salas delivered the final verdict.
"In that case, regarding the Blue Sunshine Academy case, Tang San is sentenced to the punishment of Martial Soul abolition!"
"Execute it immediately!"
Yu Xiaogang stood up and blocked the path in front of Tang San, looking at Ning Fengzhi and the others as he yelled.
"As long as I have a single breath left, I will not let you harm my disciple!"
Yun Ming and Ning Fengzhi: "."
The determination was decent, but the ability was lacking; it was purely laughable.
Taking advantage of the fact that Yu Xiaogang was drawing everyone's attention, Bai He instantly activated his Martial Soul Avatar and grabbed Tang San, attempting to charge out of the encirclement. But no matter how fast Bai He was, he could not outpace space itself. From the moment Ning Fengzhi had asked for Tang San's life, Gu Rong had been keeping his eyes locked on him.
The moment Bai He began to accelerate, countless spatial voids appeared around him, and countless bone spikes shot out, completely surrounding Bai He and Tang San.
With no other choice, the two had to stop to defend themselves. While they were distracted by the defense, Gu Rong extended a hand and directly grabbed Tang San. Bai He, caught off guard, was pinned down by Gu Rong's other hand.
Seeing that Tang San had been subdued, Yun Ming walked forward and spoke.
"Let me do it."
Salas glanced at Ning Fengzhi to ask for his opinion, and Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang ran over again to try and stop them, but this time, he could not withstand Yun Ming's pressure and collapsed from a single glance. This made Yu Yuanzhen's blood boil with rage—he was angry at Yun Ming for striking a son in front of his father, and angry at Yu Xiaogang for being so spineless.
Watching Yun Ming draw closer and closer, Tang San shouted in terror, begging for mercy.
"Yun... Yun Ming, you can't do this to me!"
"I was wrong, I will never go against you again!"
"Yun Ming, I beg you, let me go!"
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But there was no response; Yun Ming turned a deaf ear.
Gu Rong sealed Tang San's Soul Power. Yun Ming walked up, crouched down, and placed one hand on Tang San's lower abdomen.
Seeing that Yun Ming remained unmoved and was truly about to act, Tang San tried to struggle, but he couldn't move. He began to curse like a madman.
"You degenerate, you piece of trash, I will never let—"
"AH!!!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Yun Ming acted!
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