Tang San was somewhat bewildered and looked worriedly at Qian Jun Douluo beside him, "Grand Elder Qian Jun, what's happening with Jianglong Gongfeng?"
The latter glanced at the retreating figure of Jianglong Douluo and said indifferently, "It's nothing, probably he just can't accept his own defeat!"
"After all, although he didn't use his full strength, he still lost!"
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "But to be honest, I indeed didn't expect that you could defeat Xiao Long without using your second Martial Soul and at the same level!"
This Tang San, his talent might be even more terrifying than imagined!
It really makes one wonder whether the Grand Elder's decision was right or wrong!
Upon hearing this, Tang San was a bit flattered, "Grand Elder Qian Jun is joking, my victory was just a fluke!"
He did not believe that his victory was due to strength!
Qian Jun Douluo raised an eyebrow, "It seems you are quite self-aware, but I have a question I'd like to ask you!"
Tang San nodded in understanding, "Grand Elder Qian Jun, please feel free to ask your question!"
Qian Jun Douluo cut straight to the point, "Then I'll just say it, the peculiar stepping technique you used during the fight with Xiao Long, it wasn't a soul skill, was it?"
He had thought that the former would outright deny it, but he was wrong!
Tang San replied almost without hesitation, "Yes, Grand Elder Qian Jun, it indeed wasn't a soul skill, but a technique!"
It was then that Qian Jun Douluo rested his chin in his hand, "I thought as much, no wonder your Soul Power didn't seem to be consumed at that time!"
"So that means, your hands turning into the appearance of white jade, that's a technique too?"
Tang San shook his head, denying, "That's not it, that seems to be an inherent ability I was born with, which can temporarily make my palms become hard!"
Qian Jun Douluo sighed, "I see, that's a pity then!"
If it were a technique, he thought it would be possible to teach this ability to the Soul Masters of Martial Soul Hall!
That way, the control-class and support-class Soul Masters would possess close-combat capabilities!
Unfortunately, it was not the case!
Tang San feigned confusion and asked, "A pity? What does Grand Elder Qian Jun mean by that??"
Qian Jun Douluo glanced at him, "It's nothing, you don't need to worry about it!"
"However, with such good talent, you should cultivate well in the future, and not let down the Grand Elder's expectations!"
"He is hoping that you will lead the Martial Soul Hall in the future!"
Tang San immediately showed a delighted expression, "Lead... Lead Martial Soul Hall? Can... Can I really do that?"
The corners of Qian Jun Douluo's mouth curved slightly, "You of course cannot now, but once you cultivate to the Title Douluo level, these won't be issues anymore!"
Having said that, he patted Tang San's shoulder...
Tang San nodded earnestly, "I understand, Grand Elder Qian Jun, I will definitely cultivate even harder and not disappoint the Grand Elder."
Unexpectedly, the Grand Elder actually wanted to let him, an outsider, lead Martial Soul Hall!
This showed how much trust he must have in him!!
And to not let him down was a must!
It was only then that Qian Jun Douluo stretched lazily, "Very well, continue with your cultivation then; I'll be leaving now!"
However, it seemed he remembered something and reminded, "Oh right, about the spar earlier, it's best if you keep it to yourself. Otherwise, Jiang Long that guy probably won't let it go so easily!"
Having been brothers with Jiang Long for so many years, he knew the other's character too well!
If other guest elders became aware of this matter, what awaited Tang San would be a terrible ordeal!
After saying this, not waiting for a response, he turned around and left...
Only then did Tang San breathe a sigh of relief and then looked up at the sky...
"Father once said that the people of Martial Soul Hall are our enemies, but these guest elders from the Worship Hall don't seem to be what he described!"
"Could there be some kind of misunderstanding?"
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On the way back to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, the entire team was unusually quiet...
Gu Rong glanced at Ning Fengzhi beside him and couldn't help but speak up, "Feng Zhi, are we really just leaving like this??"
The latter snapped back to reality, replying in a rather humorous tone, "Uncle Bone, if we don't leave the imperial palace, do you want all these people to spend the night there?"
Gu Rong's expression was still stern, showing no intention of joking, "Feng Zhi, you know that's not what I mean."
Ning Fengzhi glanced at him, nodding and saying, "Yes, Uncle Bone, I understand what you mean!"
He just didn't want the mood to be so heavy, which is why he made a joke!
Seeing this, Gu Rong spoke again, "Then aren't you worried about Xue Qinghe? As the Crown Prince, he has no reason not to become a target!!"
Xue Qinghe is currently the former's disciple. If something were to happen, it would undoubtedly be a slap in the face to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!
Ning Fengzhi affirmed this, "Indeed, since they want to hunt down a prince, Qing He will definitely be the primary target!"
"But I believe, Emperor Xue Ye will arrange for strong protectors to safeguard Qing He!"
Gu Rong countered, "Feng Zhi, don't be naive, how could the few strong individuals of the Tian Dou Imperial Family possibly keep Xue Qinghe safe??"
On the entire Continent, there are many forces with Title Douluo level strength!
Sensing a change in the former's emotions, Ning Fengzhi as if realizing something, "What's the matter, Uncle Bone, why are you so worried about Qing He?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Rong immediately coughed...
"Well, Xue Qinghe is your disciple, of course I should be concerned about him."
"Otherwise, I couldn't care less!!"
When Ning Fengzhi initially wanted to take Xue Qinghe as a disciple, he had strongly opposed it!
It wasn't until recently that he discovered the latter's talent was indeed outstanding, so much so that no one on the entire Continent could compare!
Only then did he change his initial attitude and recognized the other's identity!
Ning Fengzhi understood but kept silent, speaking thoughtfully, "I see! But I think, Uncle Bone, you shouldn't underestimate the royal household, it has stood for such a long time because it certainly has its strength!"
"Since they said they can protect Qing He well, they must be absolutely sure!"
Gu Rong paused for a moment, "Since you say so, Feng Zhi, then I won't say more!"
"But when the time comes, if something happens to Xue Qinghe, you better be prepared!"
Ning Fengzhi gave a slight smile, "Yeah, I was prepared for that the moment Qing He decided to stay in the imperial palace!"
Conversely, if Xue Qinghe had returned with him to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, his evaluation of him might have decreased by quite a lot!
Fortunately, the other party did not disappoint him!!
Just then, one of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect disciples hurried over...
"Sect Master, it's terrible, something big has happened. Ning Rongrong seems to have not kept up with our main force, she stayed back at the imperial palace!!"
Upon hearing these words, Gu Rong's expression changed dramatically, and he shouted angrily, "What?? How are you people handling things, how did you only just notice Rongrong has been missing for so long!!!"
Right now, he very much felt like slaughtering all these Seven Treasures Glaze Sect disciples!!
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