However.
Once he calmed down, deep grief and sorrow flooded his heart.
"Why, why has it returned to its original state?"
"I don't want to become like this, I really like soul tools, I have even started to make them. But why can't I just continue on this path steadfastly!"
He cried.
Because he couldn't bear to give up soul tools.
At the same time, he understood that it wasn't him who disliked the soul tools, but the villain who had cursed him.
He was also a victim.
...
Divine Realm.
Inside the temple.
The screen before Tang San exploded with a bang.
And Tang San's figure suffered a backlash, staggering several steps backward before he stabilized.
He opened his eyes.
Unbeknownst to him, his eyes were already bloodshot.
The flames of hatred burned fiercely.
"Destruction God, it's the Destruction God again, you really are a lingering specter!"
"Every plan of mine is disrupted by your interference."
"I, Tang San, hereby solemnly swear, if I don't sever your head with the Asura God Sword, I shall not call myself human!"
Immense loathing was inadequate to describe Tang San's hatred for the Destruction God.
In this moment, Tang San's ideology had shifted.
No longer was his primary goal to shape a Divine Realm and monopolize its supreme power.
To slay the Destruction God King, to kick away this detestable stumbling block, that was Tang San's most earnest desire.
Moreover, this time he truly made up his mind.
If it was a fight to the death, then it would be to the death.
...
Meanwhile.
Temple of Life.
The Life Goddess looked outside the temple with surprise as the Destruction God strode in, "You're finally back, are you hurt? How long do you intend to stay before leaving this time?"
To the Life God, the struggle between the Destruction God and Tang San had become normal.
In her eyes, Tang San and the Destruction God were like two quarreling children.
The Destruction God smiled and said, "Tang San might be tough, but his combat abilities are average; he can't hurt me for now.
Besides, he's got bigger problems now, so I should be able to stay for a while this time."
To be honest, the constant fighting with Tang San could sometimes be boring.
Following that, a mischievous grin appeared on the Destruction God's face, "I happened to have a few new insights, learned some extraordinary moves, let's see if they work..."
The Life God was initially taken aback, then playfully chided, "You never act seriously."
"Haha, we're old enough, what's there to be shy about?"
The Destruction God laughed heartily.
However, before he could take another action, Tang San's angry voice came from outside the Temple of Life.
"Destruction God King, come out, today I swear it will be a fight to the death with you!"
The Destruction God's expression changed drastically, and he cursed, "That Tang San, really knows how to kill the mood. This time I have to make him pay!"
...
Soul Land.
Shrek Academy.
Wang Dong suddenly stood up, "No, I can't just give up on soul tools. Qin Xiao, he's helped me once, he can surely help me a second time. I'm going to find him, beg him, no matter what, I must become a true Soul Master!"
After finishing his words, Wang Dong hurriedly left the lab.
That's how people are, the more you tell them not to do something, the more they want to do it.
And.
The greater the difficulty, the more it can ignite their fighting spirit.
Wang Dong was in just such a state, insisting on contending with the person following him.
"Let's see if your curse is powerful, or if my will is stronger."
Wang Dong firmly believed that no one could defeat him. The ultimate victory was bound to be his.
...
Meanwhile.
Outside Shrek City.
The emissaries of the three great empires had finally been met by Shrek City's authority, President Yan Shaozhe.
"The fact that the president of Shrek Academy himself came to greet us indicates that the Heavenly Soul, Xingluo, and Dou Spirit Empires hold significant status within Shrek Academy,"
the envoy from the Dou Spirit Empire said with a cold laugh.
His words were filled with sarcasm.
In fact, what he said was ironic.
His purpose was straightforward, equivalent to saying, "Shrek Academy doesn't take us seriously, does it?"
"An evil Soul Master wanted by all three empires enters your Shrek City and vanishes without a trace like a stone sinking into the sea?"
"Do you really think the three great empires are so passive, mere vassals of Shrek Academy?"
"To shelter the prime culprit threatening the entire Soul Land within Shrek City without offering any explanation?"
"Isn't that a bit too hard to justify?"
"Hahaha."
Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe burst into hearty laughter, seemingly failing to grasp the mocking tone in the envoy's words, and replied in line with the other's remark, "This envoy indeed recognizes the relationship between Shrek Academy and the three great empires."
"Ever since the collision between Sun Moon Land and Soul Land, the three great empires have been closely linked to Shrek Academy in mutual benefit. We at Shrek Academy have never underestimated any empire."
Good grief, Yan Shaozhe was clearly feigning ignorance.
Give him a little sunshine and he shines, offer him an empty frame and he'll lay an egg.
The envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire couldn't hold back any longer and snorted coldly, "President Yan, I think there's no need to beat around the bush. Let's be frank; the sole purpose of our three empires dispatching envoys to Shrek Academy is one."
Yan Shaozhe raised an eyebrow, "Oh? I would like to hear the details."
He still wants details... what details could you possibly want?
Is this an endless act of playing dumb?
The envoy from the Xingluo Empire silently criticized inwardly.
In contrast, the envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire, with no regard for pleasantries, said bluntly, "If President Yan is unaware of the reason, let me give you a reminder. Some time ago, a powerhouse from Shrek Academy, the Gluttonous Douluo Xuan Zi, launched a frenzied massacre in the Heavenly Soul, Dou Spirit, and Xingluo Empires, causing the deaths of tens of thousands of innocents. Shouldn't Shrek Academy compensate for this debt?"
This envoy was an Elder of the Snow Demon Sect from the Tiandou Empire. As a high-ranking official, he was well aware that the Snow Demon Sect was merely a facade.
Behind the Snow Demon Sect stood one of the three great forces capable of shocking Soul Land, the Body Sect.
It was well-known that the Body Sect and Shrek Academy had always been at odds, if not outright hostile to each other.
So of course, he wouldn't show any kindness to Yan Shaozhe.
Moreover, he had the upper hand, so why should he be afraid?
On hearing this, Yan Shaozhe fell silent for a moment before somberly saying, "I am indeed aware of what you're speaking of, and Shrek Academy deeply regrets it.
Please rest assured that at the first sign of the incident, Shrek Academy dispatched a large number of powerhouses to conduct an investigation, but unfortunately, we have yet to locate Elder Xuan... no, Xuan Zi."
"That being said, please rest assured, Shrek Academy will spare no effort in capturing Xuan Zi. Furthermore, we invite the three great empires to tally the losses caused by this incident, and Shrek Academy is willing to bear all the costs."
No getting out of this one, Yan Shaozhe had switched tactics, now playing the sincerity card.
Of course, aside from offering compensation, just listen to the words.
Who present wasn't clear-sighted?
It was obvious that Yan Shaozhe was offering empty promises.
The matter of capturing Xuan Zi, even if it was waiting for Xuan Zi to live out his days, was unlikely to be achieved.
But today, the emissaries of the three great empires had come with the expectation that Shrek Academy demonstrate a proper attitude.
Xuan Zi had to be punished.
The emissaries from the three great empires exchanged glances and reached a consensus, with the envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire stating, "President Yan, there's no need to deceive us any longer. We've received information that a few days ago, Xuan Zi, pursued by the powerhouses of the Body Sect, fled back to Shrek in a pathetic state. I presume he is still within Shrek Academy, isn't he? Is it possible for us to see him again and discuss the matter?"
"Indeed, the tens of thousands of souls behind us are all waiting to see him bow his head and admit his wrong," added the envoy from the Dou Spirit Empire.
Even the envoy from the usually friendly Xingluo Empire made a stance, "To be frank, if we cannot see Xuan Zi, this wanton outlaw, receive due punishment, we do not intend to leave."
By now, the three great empires had united their front, sharing both honor and loss together.
They had one purpose in coming here: to sanction Xuan Zi.