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"Ah!" Tang San's miserable scream echoed on the stage.
Shi Quan's Blue Silver Devouring Emperor Sword directly pierced Tang San's right shoulder bone, causing Tang San's tightly clenched right hand to loosen involuntarily, and a Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances's leg dropped from his hand.
"Still thinking of a sneak attack to win?" Shi Quan's lips curled into a mocking smile.
Tang San gritted his teeth, glaring at Shi Quan with resentment, feeling that Shi Quan was trying to provoke a rift between him and his teacher.
"Still not admitting defeat?" Shi Quan's expression was indifferent. Feeling the familiar fluctuation from the remaining Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline within his body, he immediately activated the Blue Silver Devouring Emperor Sword's devouring ability.
"Ah!" Tang San screamed again, simultaneously feeling his spirit power fading and the color draining from his face.
"Isn't there still some left? Then I'll help you clean it up directly, allowing you to declare game over."
"Education Committee, we surrender!" Flender's urgent voice came.
"Too bad, you shouted too late…" Shi Quan said nothing, then pulled out the Blue Silver Devouring Emperor Sword, letting Tang San fall to the ground.
He hadn't expected that he could directly devour the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline within Tang San until the Blue Silver Devouring Emperor Sword pierced Tang San's body. Only then did Shi Quan realize that the Blue Silver Devouring Emperor Sword could even devour Bloodline. In that brief moment, the remaining Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline within Tang San was completely devoured by Shi Quan.
This meant that even if Shi Quan had not Awaken the Blue Silver Emperor now, Tang San would never be able to Awaken the Blue Silver Emperor again.
Meng Shenji then announced: "Shrek Team surrenders, so congratulations to Heaven Dou Battle Team for becoming the Heaven Dou Empire's seed team to represent the Empire in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."
As Meng Shenji's words fell, Ning Fengzhi on the seat immediately summoned his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Spirit. Seven-colored light bloomed, enveloping the Shrek Team members and Shi Quan respectively.
Shi Quan only felt a warmth surge through his body, and his consumed Internal Energy immediately began to recover rapidly.
Tang San's injuries also recovered quickly under Ning Fengzhi's treatment. Soon, he got up with Xiao Wu's support and walked off the stage.
"Shi Quan, you're amazing." Dugu Yan quickly stepped forward and said loudly to Yu Xiaogang: "Who was barking like a dog just now? Why aren't you barking anymore?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's body swayed involuntarily.
Yu Tianheng, who had just woken up, didn't know what was happening and quickly stepped forward to support Yu Xiaogang, "Uncle, what's wrong?"
Yu Xiaogang silently waved his hand.
Ning Rongrong looked at Shi Quan and Ye Lingling's naturally clasped hands, biting her lip with her pearly white teeth, her eyes a little red as she watched the scene.
Xue Xing also spoke at this moment: "Education Committee Meng Shenji, our Heaven Dou Royal Academy is not a place for incompetent good-for-nothings. Some people, whether they have the ability or not, need to be thoroughly evaluated, right? Moreover, the Academy requires that the lowest Rank teacher must be at least Rank 40, correct?"
Meng Shenji awkwardly responded: "Prince, rest assured, I will thoroughly investigate this matter."
"Mr. Dugu…" Xue Xing looked at Dugu Bo, about to say something, but was directly stopped by Dugu Bo's wave of a hand: "We'll talk about it later."
Xue Xing looked puzzled but said no more.
"Shi Quan, come here." Dugu Bo turned and left with Shi Quan and the others.
Xue Qinghe had intended to catch up and chat with Shi Quan, but was also directly stopped by Ning Fengzhi's shake of the head.
As the crowd dispersed, Xue Qinghe finally asked, "Teacher, what's wrong?"
Ning Fengzhi then explained, "Tang San's father, Tang Hao, was in the shadows just now."
"Tang Hao?" Xue Qinghe's pupils contracted, surprised, "Teacher, are you referring to Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao?"
"That's right." Ning Fengzhi nodded, "After you go back, find someone to investigate Tang Hao's past. What Shi Quan said just now should be true; Tang San's mother's identity is definitely not simple."
"Teacher, I understand. Should I go and befriend Tang San then?"
"You don't need to actively show favor to Tang San. Just maintain a good relationship with Shi Quan."
"Understood."
On the other side.
"Grandpa, why are you leaving in such a hurry?" Dugu Yan said indignantly.
"Sister Yanzi, since Grandpa Dugu asked us to leave, he naturally has his reasons." Shi Quan looked at Dugu Bo, and with a glance, immediately understood Dugu Bo's meaning.
"Who let that damn Master bark like a dog?" Dugu Yan said angrily, "If there weren't so many people, I would have gone up and poisoned him and given him a good beating."
Shi Quan smiled faintly: "If you treat him as a joke, you'll find it amusing."
"Alright, everything as usual. I'll go discuss the training plan with Grandpa Dugu."
Back in the valley, after arranging for everyone to continue Cultivate, Shi Quan and Dugu Bo went into the dormitory.
"Grandpa Dugu, was Tang Hao here just now?"
"That's right, and Tang Hao probably heard what you said on stage, and he even showed a hint of Killing Intent at the time."
"Killing Intent?" Shi Quan's gaze narrowed, and he subconsciously looked at his right hand.
"King, that Killing Intent was not directed at you, and there were too many human powerhouses present at the time. I was worried that if I rashly reminded you, they would discover my existence." The Blue Silver King's voice also rang out at this moment.
"But don't worry, that Killing Intent should not be directed at you." Dugu Bo's words also confirmed the Blue Silver King's words.
"Not directed at me?" Shi Quan immediately thought of something, his eyes lighting up, "Is it directed at Yu Xiaogang?"
Dugu Bo nodded, "That Killing Intent was only for an instant. I could only determine a general range, and I couldn't pinpoint the specific target. However, from the current situation, it should undoubtedly be Yu Xiaogang."
"By the way, Shi Quan, what you said on stage, is it true? Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline has disappeared? Does that mean he won't be able to compete with you for the Blue Silver Emperor's evolution spot in the future?"
"Yes, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass is indeed Wasted (crippled/useless). It has mutated towards a lower Rank existence than the Blue Silver Emperor. For his current Blue Silver Grass, this is a positive mutation. Although it has become stronger, its future achievements have become lower."
"If Tang Hao knew, he'd probably be so angry he'd spit blood, hahaha." Dugu Bo laughed heartily upon hearing this. "A dignified Titled Douluo not personally teaching his son, but entrusting him to a Rank 29 good-for-nothing. Now he's ruined him, and there's no room for regret."
"However, Shi Quan, you still need to be careful. With Tang San's vindictive personality, he probably won't let you off easily. If your Martial Spirit truly evolves into the Blue Silver Emperor one day, with Tang San's personality, he definitely won't let you ride on his head. He'll probably want to kill you quickly."
Shi Quan did not tell Dugu Bo that his Martial Spirit had already evolved.
The Blue Silver Domain has a camouflage effect, and the Blue Silver King also used Shi Quan's Blue Silver Domain to camouflage itself. The Blue Silver King can also help Shi Quan hide the fluctuations of the Blue Silver Domain, with the two complementing each other.
Shi Quan's Blue Silver Emperor also utilized the camouflage ability of the Blue Silver Domain, appearing externally as the Blue Silver King as before. Under normal circumstances, it was almost impossible to see through.
"I understand." Shi Quan nodded in response.
On the other side.
The Shrek Team members returned to their courtyard.
Everyone was very silent along the way, until they returned to the courtyard. Only then did Flender look at Yu Xiaogang beside him with some hesitation and ask, "Xiaogang, what Shi Quan said on stage just now, it must be false, right?"
Before Yu Xiaogang could speak, Tang San had already said indignantly, "Dean, that Shi Quan was deliberately trying to provoke a rift between me and Teacher! My Martial Spirit has been getting stronger after its mutation! He only won against me because his spirit power Rank is higher than mine! Once my Martial Spirit completely mutates successfully, my Blue Silver Grass will definitely not be weaker than his Blue Silver King!"
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Yu Xiaogang was also silent, looking as if he had been slandered and wronged but disdained to explain.
Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, glanced at Tang San and Yu Xiaogang with disdain. She and Oscar had watched the entire battle clearly from beginning to end. Shi Quan had barely been serious during his fight with him, not even using his Third Soul Skill much. Where did Tang San get the confidence to think that he would be Shi Quan's opponent under the same Rank conditions?
With the same Martial Spirit, the gap between the two was so obvious, yet Tang San was still so self-righteous?
She increasingly wanted to leave the Shrek Team, but her father's advice was to wait until the Shrek Team participated in the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament. Now was not the time to fall out with Tang San. This was because Clear Sky Douluo, that powerful figure, still stood behind Tang San.
"Xiao San, you and Yu Xiaogang, come to the room!"
Just as Tang San was defending Yu Xiaogang, Tang Hao's slightly cold voice rang in their ears.
Tang San looked puzzled, but Yu Xiaogang's face was somewhat abnormal.
"Teacher, aren't you injured? I'll take you back to the room to rest first." Tang San didn't think too much, found an excuse, and took Yu Xiaogang back to the room.
"Dad, what's wrong?" Back in the room, Tang San noticed Tang Hao's slightly cold expression.
"Xiao San, come here, I'll help you check your body." Tang Hao raised his hand and placed it on Tang San's shoulder.
Tang San immediately felt a surge of profound spirit power flow into his body. His Internal Energy, cultivated through Mysterious Heaven Skill, inherently possessed a continuous and profound feeling.
There was nothing wrong with his spirit power. His body was Qi-deficient and blood-deficient, which should be due to his injuries. After a thorough examination, Tang Hao found no problems with Tang San's body, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
"Xiao San, summon your Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit, and I'll check it again."
No problem with the body did not mean no problem with the Martial Spirit.
Tang San didn't understand why, but still obeyed Tang Hao's words and summoned his Blue Silver Grass. Looking at the ink-like Blue Silver Grass, Tang Hao's brows couldn't help but furrow. He hadn't noticed much before, but now, upon closer inspection, he realized that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had somehow acquired a faint evil aura, completely opposite to Ah Yin's vibrant Blue Silver Grass. If this wasn't a problem...
"Master, what exactly is going on with Xiao San's Martial Spirit?" Tang Hao's grim gaze fell on Master.