"But, but…"
Tang Ya's face turned pale. Wasn't everything she had believed in about the Tang Sect… a joke?
"And this Tang San, before he jumped off the cliff, spoke so righteously, swearing to the heavens that he had never revealed any of the secret techniques he had stolen. He swore that Tang San had never forgotten his roots, never had, and never would… Heh heh heh…"
The woman's voice carried a hint of mockery.
"Yeah, we didn't know about this other world, so he was free to leak everything."
"I… I… I'm sorry, senior." Tang Ya looked at the thick stack of the Xuantian Treasure Record in her hands. It was an extreme irony, and she lowered her head, feeling dejected.
Reviving the Tang Sect?
Such a laughable idea.
The Tang Sect she aimed to revive was the "false Tang Sect" established by Tang San, who had stolen the achievements of the Tang Sect from the original continent!
"Heh heh, little girl, this isn't your fault," the woman comforted gently. "I only despise the person that was Tang San. A thief, yet he became the supposed founder of the Tang Sect? It's infuriating."
"Moreover… the techniques you're practicing are not the true techniques of the Tang Sect."
"What did you say? This Xuantian Treasure Record is problematic? That can't be! My Tang family has guarded it for generations, and we have several copies of the record. There's no way it's wrong!" Tang Ya exclaimed in shock.
"Heh heh, the records he passed down are of course correct, but whether they were the ones he truly mastered is another story…" The woman's voice grew even more mocking.
"From what I remember, that thief learned every technique he could. Based on the Buddhist Fury Tang Lotus and the techniques he used when avoiding pursuit, they should be the orthodox ones. But the ones he passed down to you all… are incomplete products. Hmph, this vile method is indeed typical of him."
"Ancestor Tang San… How could this be?" Tang Ya, despondent, collapsed onto the bed.
She had originally thought that the reason she couldn't revive the glorious Tang Sect of a thousand years ago was because she wasn't trying hard enough, that her talent was insufficient. So, she trained even harder in martial arts and hidden weapons.
But she never expected…
"Given his despicable nature, this is only normal," the woman snorted, gazing at the lost girl with a helpless sigh.
"Forget it. Watching the Tang Sect wither in this world, I'm a bit dissatisfied. Since you want to revive the Tang Sect, then revive the real Tang Sect. From now on, you'll be the true Sect Master of the Tang Sect in this world!"
"I'll help you!"
"But, the Tang Sect's rules…" Tang Ya's breathing quickened, and she appeared somewhat conflicted.
"They've all been leaked by that thief. How could there still be any rules? The people of this world probably refuse to practice the technique because it's been tampered with by that thief. They look down upon it… Besides, I'm the Tang Sect's senior sister. Even if I take you as my disciple, you'll inherit my mantle."
"I'm furious. That thief acted all righteous and grand, but behind the scenes, his actions were like those of a rat."
"My name is Tang Wen. From now on, you will call me Master."
"Disciple Tang Ya, pays respects to Master!!!"
Tang Ya's face was filled with excitement as she suddenly knelt on the ground.
…
"Sigh, in just half a month, how did things change so much?"
At the Royal Academy of the Sun and Moon Empire.
In a resting area beside the gladiatorial arena.
Xu Cheng looked at the lively girl in front of him, his eyes flashing with a hint of surprise.
In the past, Tang Ya seemed lively and mischievous, but in reality, she lacked affection. Having lived two lives, he naturally understood the mindset of young girls.
At first, it was about skillful manipulation. Later, it required sincerity.
But due to too many matters, he had to temporarily put it aside, planning to talk to her later when the opportunity arose. After all, this girl had great potential. Under his guidance, she wouldn't go astray, and at the very least, she'd become a level 98 Super Douluo (with so many talented evil soul masters in the Spirit Hall, if she could become one of the two great Saints, it showed her talent).
But unexpectedly, when he saw her today, it seemed she had gained something else… confidence!
"Heh heh, I'm the Sect Master of the Tang Sect! Is it so surprising that I've changed?"
Xu Cheng narrowed his eyes and pulled the girl's soft little hand, feeling it.
Of course, with his strength, he could sense it even without touching her, but doing it this way would make the girl's heart race, making it easier to expose any weaknesses…
He mustn't let the Evil Soul Masters disrupt her mind… Oh, he was referring to Zhong Liwu and his group.
Laughing in amusement, Ji Juechen, who had just come down from the arena, cast a curious glance, while Meng Hongchen didn't feel much. Recently, Tang Ya had just recovered from the aftermath of the devouring process, but she seemed perfectly fine now. There was nothing sinister at play. After Xu Cheng checked, everyone felt relieved.
Shi Xing wore a mischievous grin, but since the Crown Prince was his superior, he dared not tease her. What a shame…
"Hiss, strange…"
Xu Cheng glanced at the blushing face of Tang Ya, who was looking away, a brow raised in suspicion.
Not only had the aftereffects of her devouring vanished, but her body's meridians had also noticeably become much smoother. He had seen the Xuantian technique, the weakened version of Tang Shenwang's technique, and it was almost ineffective, so it couldn't be the result of that…
"Forget it, as long as everything's fine."
Xu Cheng's eyes flashed with a hint of intrigue, smiling as he patted the girl's head.
Like petting a cat, but what was strange was that the usually noisy girl seemed unusually obedient at this moment.
Though her face was still flushed, combined with her top-tier appearance, it attracted the attention of several young boys in the arena.
"…"
"Next month, I plan to go to the Star Dou Forest to obtain a spirit ring. Anyone want to join me?" Xu Cheng yawned.
"Damn, as expected of Cheng Ge, are you at the peak of the Soul King?" Shi Xing teased.
"Unfortunately, I've just reached Soul King recently…" Meng Hongchen sighed regretfully. What a perfect opportunity to be alone with him.
"Same here." Xue Hongchen shrugged.
"I'm at the peak of Soul Ancestor, and it's time to get my fifth soul ring." Tang Ya's face turned slightly red.
Coincidentally, she was the only one in the group.
Just like last time.
"Can we visit my parents' graves on the way?" Tang Ya hesitated.
"Sure, why so polite…" Xu Cheng asked with curiosity.
"Heh heh, I've always been polite." Tang Ya raised her small fist in dissatisfaction.
"Tian Meng Ge, are you sure?" Xu Cheng asked with a smile, but inwardly, he was thinking.
"I'm sure. There's a soul in her mind. Although it's well hidden, with my mental strength, I spotted it immediately…" Tian Meng said smugly.
"Alright, I know." Xu Cheng's smile grew even warmer.
Interesting. Very interesting.
…
Heaven Dou City.
It was the peak of summer.
A beggar sat on the side of the road, wearing ragged clothes. A bowl sat in front of him, but it was empty, not even a single copper soul coin was donated.
Tang San lowered his head and silently circulated the Xuantian technique.
He looked toward the center of Heaven Dou City, his heart burning with an uncontrollable hatred.
It had taken a full month! Only now, relying on the Xuantian technique, he had healed his injuries.
But those thirty lashes from the guards had been too harsh, especially on a body without awakened soul power, leaving hidden injuries. And he had no medicine to treat them…
If only he had killed a certain noble's soul earlier.
In this unfair world, it was so difficult for commoners to awaken their martial spirits…
Once he went to Shrek, that would be his true rise.
But first, he had to awaken his martial spirit.
Awaken again. Damn it, awaken!
Fry!
(End of Chapter)