The teacher's healing soul skill had already landed on Grandmaster.
Liu Erlong stood up, her eyes flashing with a fierce light as she looked at the two fallen knights and strode over.
Tang San's body didn't pause at all; he was already beside the two knights as they fell to the ground.
One knight died on the spot. He had only been hit by one Dragon Beard Needle, but it had pierced his heart. The contracting and pulling force of the Dragon Beard Needle shattered his heart, killing him instantly!
The other knight was not in mortal danger, but several acupoints on his body had been pierced by Dragon Beard Needles, rendering him unable to move.
The curled-up Dragon Beard Needles twisted the man's face, and he was almost fainting from the pain.
His teacher had been tortured to the point of being neither human nor ghost, and Tang San's heart was filled with murderous intent. Therefore, his first attack was a fatal one.
He killed one, but deliberately left the other alive. He wanted to find out who had tortured his teacher to this state!
Whoever it was, since they had done it, they should bear the wrath!
Tang San knelt down beside the man, his voice icy cold, and asked, "Who tortured my teacher like this? Tell me, and I might give you a quick death!"
The knight was furious, roaring, "You little brat, you're dead! And your academy, everyone will die! Not a single one will escape!"
He was a Soul Master, a high-ranking Guardian Knight of Spirit City, and how could he not be enraged to be injured like this by a mere student?
Grandmaster was personally punished by the Pope; these people daring to come to his rescue were defying the Pope and would certainly not have a good end!
"You're courting death!" Liu Erlong rushed over, roaring furiously, about to attack the knight.
Tang San stopped Liu Erlong, saying, "Teacher Erlong, let me handle this."
With a cold smile, he stepped on the knight's leg, crushing it with a crack.
"Stop, Tang San!" Zhao Wuji shouted.
Grandmaster opened his mouth, wanting to stop Tang San, but he lacked the strength to shout, and could only watch anxiously.
"Stop!" Qian Renxue dismounted from the carriage and shouted, quickly walking towards Tang San.
She was too late; Tang San had already stepped on him.
Behind her followed the Spirit Hall's Cardinal, his face grim.
The other academies had all dismounted from their carriages, watching the scene unfold. They were puzzled as to why Shrek Academy students were clashing with someone else.
They looked at the disheveled beggar; it seemed this was all related to him.
The knight beneath Tang San screamed in agony, his body arching in pain, his eyes bulging, his face contorted in agony.
"Speak! Who harmed my teacher like this?" Tang San's rage had clouded his judgment; his voice grew increasingly cold, causing the knight to shudder.
Liu Erlong's eyes were bloodshot, equally filled with murderous intent as she stared at the knight.
Zhao Wuji finally rushed over, shoving Liu Erlong aside and forcefully pulling Tang San away.
"Teacher Zhao, what are you doing!" Tang San roared, turning back.
Just as Zhao Wuji was about to explain, Qian Renxue strode over.
"Tang San, do you know what you're doing?" Qian Renxue shouted angrily, her face contorted with rage.
Tang San had actually killed a Spirit Hall guardian knight in broad daylight in Spirit City—this was utterly audacious!
Whether considering the Spirit Hall's perspective or Xue Qinghe's, Qian Renxue had to stop Tang San.
Teachers and students from other academies all gathered around, their expressions one of eager anticipation for a spectacle.
Outside, a large group of Spirit City's native inhabitants also gathered, loudly berating Tang San. If it weren't for the presence of the Cardinal, these enraged crowd might have already attacked.
Tang San turned around, glaring at Qian Renxue, pointing at Grandmaster in the distance, and coldly questioned, "Your Highness, if your father had been severely injured and left to be a beggar on the street, would you have swallowed your anger and pretended nothing had happened?"
"I, Tang San, swear here and now, no matter who the murderer is, I, Tang San, will not rest until I avenge this!"
"Heh... quite the boast, young man, aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?" The Cardinal finally arrived, looking at Tang San with a cold smile.
Tang San frowned, cupped his hands towards the Cardinal, and asked, "Your Excellency Cardinal, what do you mean by this?"
"Heh, you killed one of my Spirit Hall's guardian knights, and you dare ask me what I mean?" The Cardinal's voice was icy, releasing a terrifying killing intent that enveloped Tang San.
Flander flashed in front of Tang San, shielding him from the killing intent.
Zhao Wuji finally had a chance to speak and hurriedly explained, "Xiao San, these two are Guardian Knights protecting the Papal Palace."
Tang San was stunned for a moment and fell silent.
It was his first time in Wuhun City, and he had no idea who Guardian Knights were. Hearing the Cardinal and Zhao Wuji's words, a lot suddenly came to mind.
His teacher's murder was definitely related to the Wuhun Hall!
The fact that Guardian Knights were guarding the place meant that the culprit was very likely someone from the Papal Palace!
So what if they were from the Papal Palace? They dared to harm his teacher like this; killing them was no big deal. Tang San didn't regret it.
If he had another chance, knowing these two were Guardian Knights, he was certain he would still act.
Before, he had always heard his teacher say that the Wuhun Hall was ambitious, harming various soul master forces, and intending to unify the Douluo Continent. Influenced by his teacher, he had some hostility towards the Wuhun Hall, but it wasn't very strong.
But now, seeing his teacher tortured beyond recognition and learning it was the work of the Spirit Hall, he instantly made up his mind: he would fight the Spirit Hall to the death!
"I killed a Spirit Hall guardian knight; I probably can't participate in the Soul Master Competition. Shrek Academy might still be in danger. I need to find a way to escape Spirit City as soon as possible!" Tang San thought to himself.
Liu Erlong, who had been equally enraged, also fell silent. No matter how angry she was, she had to consider the lives of everyone in the academy.
Flander and Zhao Wuji were also pondering whether to immediately evacuate Spirit City.
Just then, Qian Renxue spoke.
This incident with Grandmaster was something she hadn't anticipated.
But as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, her correct course of action was to first protect Shrek Academy, and then, after returning to the Papal Palace, ask Ao Tian how to deal with Shrek.
In any case, Shrek couldn't be allowed to escape first.
She began, "Your Excellency, there must be some misunderstanding."
Pointing to the Grandmaster, she said, "This is a teacher from Shrek Academy, which is why the Shrek Academy people are so agitated. Please forgive them."
The Cardinal, unaware of Qian Renxue's true identity, remained grim and coldly said, "Your Highness, this man is a serious criminal of our Spirit Hall. Half a month ago, he broke into the Papal Palace and offended the Pope. The Pope ordered him to be left here to fend for himself, and no one was allowed to rescue him."
"Now, the Shrek Academy people have killed a Guardian Knight, an unforgivable crime that must be punished!"
Qian Renxue quickly said, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. After we settle down, I will personally visit the Pope and give him an explanation. Please, Your Excellency, grant me this favor." "
Alright, then I will grant you this favor. After I return, I will report this matter truthfully to the Pope, and I hope you can give him a reasonable explanation as soon as possible," the Cardinal said.
Since the other party had lowered their stance, he didn't press the matter further. Besides, before coming to welcome the Heaven Dou Empire's delegation, the Pope had instructed him not to interfere if anyone tried to rescue Grandmaster.
He simply hadn't expected this young man from Shrek Academy to be so reckless, instantly killing one of the Temple Knights and severely injuring another.
He still gave Tang San a cold look, his heart filled with killing intent, but he said nothing more. It was best to report this matter to the Pope before making a decision.
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