"Losing is just losing?" Tang San seemed to have heard something unbelievable, staring at Flender in astonishment.
He never expected the dean, who had always been so concerned about Shrek Academy's victories, to say such a thing today.
Tang San took a deep breath: "Dean, Shrek Academy is your life's work! Are you really going to stand by and watch us stop at the qualifiers without doing anything?"
"Xiao San, you're still young. Regardless of the outcome of this Soul Master Competition, it's a training experience for you. Keep a calm mind; five years from now is when you'll truly shine."
Flender forced himself to cheer up, squeezing out a smile and patting Tang San on the shoulder: "In five years, you'll likely have advanced to the level of Soul King or Soul Emperor, and winning the championship will be a breeze for you."
Tang San glanced at the large hand on his shoulder: "Dean, are you planning to give up on this Soul Master Competition?"
Flender withdrew his hand, cutting off Tang San's next words: "Xiao San, it's not that I want to give up, but reality forces me to. If Tianheng were still here, I'd be willing to let you try again, but now it's too late."
Yu Tianheng. Yu Tianheng. The academy only knows Yu Tianheng now. He admitted that Yu Tianheng was strong, but that was only based on his age and the fact that he only used the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.
A shadow flickered in Tang San's eyes. And if it weren't for Yu Xiaogang attaching the wrong Spirit Rings to him, even if he used Blue Silver Grass, he wouldn't be weaker than Yu Tianheng in the team.
"Dean, we still have a chance. As long as I attach four Ten Thousand Year Spirit Rings to my Clear Sky Hammer, no matter how strong Li Xun is, the vines he summons won't be able to withstand the power of the continent's top Item Soul Spirit."
"Xiao San! Xiaogang specifically instructed before he left to wait until your teacher returns before discussing this." Flender felt a bit weary and sighed, not wanting to continue this conversation.
Hearing Flender's evasive words, Tang San felt a surge of irritation: "Dean, there are only twenty days left. You should know what missing this opportunity means. Five years, you should know how long five years is. We can improve, but so can Li Xun and the Heavenly Dou Team."
Flender suddenly raised his hand: "Enough, Xiao San. No matter what you say, I won't agree. Listen to the dean and wait for your teacher to return. It's late, go back and rest well. You have training tomorrow, and I have other matters to attend to."
"Other matters, like looking for Liu Erlong?" Tang San's gaze fixed on Flender, he said coldly.
Flender was taken aback, feeling Tang San's gaze, he frowned and looked him up and down, saying nothing.
The two remained silent for a long time, and eventually, Tang San broke the stalemate: "Then I won't disturb the dean any longer."
"Alright, rest early." Flender said, slowly closing the door.
Tang San now felt a surge of anger with nowhere to vent it. He took a deep breath, stabilized his emotions, and turned to head towards Zhao Wuji's place.
Since even Flender already knew the secret of his Twin Spirits, one more person wouldn't make a difference.
Knock knock knock—
"Is Teacher Zhao Wuji here?" Tang San knocked on Zhao Wuji's door and briefly explained the situation.
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji laughed heartily, "Haha, Xiao San, I already know about this. But before your Teacher left, he specifically instructed us not to take you to obtain a Spirit Ring. Everything should wait until he returns."
"You? You all know?" Tang San was stunned, his expression blank as he looked at Zhao Wuji.
"Yes, I have to say, the Grandmaster really understands your personality. He guessed long ago that you would be impatient," Zhao Wuji chuckled, raising an eyebrow at Tang San.
Tang San watched Zhao Wuji's exaggerated expressions, unsure of how to feel about the situation. He found it all rather ridiculous.
Was the secret his father and Teacher had always made him keep really so worthless? It seemed that now, apart from the Shrek Academy team members, everyone else knew he had Twin Spirits.
And judging by the current situation, unless Yu Xiaogang spoke up, no matter how much he pleaded, these people wouldn't take him to obtain a Spirit Ring.
So this is what Shrek Academy is like? Tang San looked up at the moon, his heart gradually growing cold.
"Eh? Speak of the devil, Xiao San, look! Isn't that the Grandmaster coming back?" Just as Tang San was lost in thought, Zhao Wuji pointed at the dormitory entrance and shouted.
Tang San was startled, then felt a surge of joy. He quickly turned to look in the direction Zhao Wuji was pointing.
There, Yu Xiaogang was walking towards the dormitory, head down, looking travel-worn and weary.
"Teacher, you're back," Tang San called out, noticing that Yu Xiaogang seemed to ignore them as he walked forward. Tang San quickly used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to reach the door of Yu Xiaogang's dormitory.
"I'm back," Yu Xiaogang sighed inwardly upon hearing the call, a rare look of helplessness flashing across his perpetually stern face.
"How was it, Teacher? Did you gain anything from your trip?" Tang San asked eagerly.
"Xiao San, let's put the matter of attaching a Spirit Ring to the Clear Sky Hammer on hold for now. We'll discuss it again once I find a better method," Yu Xiaogang said, a hint of bitterness in his eyes as he shook the dust off his coat.
Yu Xiaogang understood Tang San well. He knew that with Tang San's pride, he would never give up on defeating Li Xun. He also knew how eager Tang San was to attach a Spirit Ring to the Clear Sky Hammer.
He was afraid that Tang San's impatience would lead him to rush things. To save time, Yu Xiaogang had pushed himself to the limit, shortening a journey that should have taken over twenty days to less than fifteen. Now, he was utterly exhausted.
But more than that, he didn't know how to tell Tang San that he had returned empty-handed.
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San's eager expression faded, and his breathing began to quicken. "Teacher, you've been gone for so long, just to tell me this?"
Seeing Tang San's expression, Yu Xiaogang knew he was upset and quickly tried to console him.
"Xiao San, I'm doing this for your own good. I've already explained the drawbacks of Twin Spirits to you. Without a solution, there's a high chance you could explode and die when you attach the first Spirit Ring to your second Martial Soul."
"Teacher, I've heard this countless times. I can practically recite it by heart now," Tang San said with a grim face, cutting off Yu Xiaogang before he could continue. "Can you tell me something useful instead?"
Yu Xiaogang's expression turned cold upon hearing this, and his hands clenched tightly within his sleeves. "Xiao San, do you not trust your Teacher?"
"Teacher, I once trusted you deeply, but what did it bring me?" Tang San's lips curled into a cold smile as he spread his hands. "My Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul is ruined."
"Your Martial Soul is ruined?" Yu Xiaogang's anger flared, and his hand trembled as he pointed at Tang San. "Have you forgotten? If it weren't for me, your Blue Silver Grass would have remained a useless Martial Soul forever."
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