The Grandmaster's Ambition.

Following behind, Ao Tian suddenly paused and turned his head to look back. In the distance, at the street corner, a burly figure was shrouded in a black robe, gazing in the direction of the Nuoding Academy. Ao Tian also felt a surge of spirit power belonging to a Titled Douluo emanating from the figure in the black robe, sweeping through the Nuoding Academy.

Ao Tian withdrew his gaze and continued to follow behind the Grandmaster and Tang San. He knew that the person staring at them was Tang Hao, the first genius of the Clear Sky Clan in a century, who held the title of the Clear Sky Douluo.

"Teacher, thank you," Tang San expressed his gratitude.

The Grandmaster lowered his head and smiled, "You've misunderstood. I'm not a teacher at the Nuoding Academy."

"But you just said you were representing the academy," Tang San was puzzled.

The Grandmaster chuckled and shook his head, "Representing the academy doesn't necessarily mean I'm a teacher. I'm just a freeloader here, and people call me Grandmaster."

"So why do they call you Grandmaster?" Tang San inquired.

"Because I've studied soul power for decades. In the Douluo Continent, when it comes to knowledge of soul power, when I claim to be second, no one dares to claim the first place," the Grandmaster's voice became more confident, and he subtly glanced back, noticing Ao Tian following them. He felt quite satisfied.

Originally, he wouldn't speak so arrogantly. However, the situation today was different, and he had already decided to take these two children as his disciples. The second child had some difficulty communicating, so he needed to showcase his extensive knowledge.

Children easily admired powerful individuals. If he acted impressive enough, these two children might willingly become his disciples.

With high-quality talents like these, it would be a waste to have them taught by other teachers. Only he had the qualifications to be their mentor, nurturing them into unparalleled powerhouses.

The Grandmaster clenched his fist uncontrollably. Others called him "Grandmaster" as a form of mockery, but he knew that, with these two children as his disciples, those who had mocked his knowledge would be left speechless and ashamed.

"Back then, Bibi Dong, you didn't even give me a chance to explain. One day, I will stand before you with my head held high..."

Tang San furrowed his brows slightly. He found the Grandmaster's words a bit too boastful. Claiming to be the best in soul power knowledge across the continent sounded overly arrogant.

Tang San's soul was that of a mature adult in his thirties, not an easily fooled six-year-old child. He wasn't so easily swayed.

In an instant, any favorable impression he had of the Grandmaster quickly dissipated.

Ao Tian, who was watching the show from behind, smiled but remained silent.

The three of them arrived in the shade of a tree by the roadside. The Grandmaster was puzzled when he noticed that both Tang San and Ao Tian hadn't said anything.

"Don't you believe me?" he asked.

Tang San withdrew his hand from the Grandmaster's grip and said, "Grandmaster, thank you for helping me earlier and guiding me here. I believe it's time for me to go register now."

The Grandmaster was stunned. This wasn't the reaction he expected from a six-year-old. Wasn't he supposed to be filled with admiration?

He turned to look at Ao Tian and saw a faint smile on his face, tinged with a hint of mockery.

As Tang San was about to leave, the Grandmaster grew anxious and hurriedly said, "Tang San, you have to understand, as one of the only three twin martial souls in a hundred years on the continent, if you don't receive proper guidance, you'll tread many wrong paths and waste your exceptional talent."

Tang San withdrew his foot, turned around, and looked at the Grandmaster with suspicion. He even raised his left hand, preparing to unleash a lethal strike at any moment. The Grandmaster had unknowingly walked to the edge of death. Seeing that Tang San had been drawn back by his words, the Grandmaster smiled and said, "Are you wondering how I know the secret of your twin martial souls?"

Tang San remained silent, his gaze fixed on the Grandmaster, his eyes hiding a deep-seated killing intent that only Ao Tian could sense.

As long as the Grandmaster showed even a hint of malice, Tang San would not hesitate to launch an attack. His father had admonished him never to reveal the secret of the Clear Sky Hammer.

Tang San's positioning was quite clever. He used the Grandmaster to block Ao Tian's line of sight from behind. Even if the Grandmaster were to be killed, no one would suspect him as the perpetrator. How could a six-year-old child kill an adult, especially a soul master?

Seeing Tang San's silence, the Grandmaster continued calmly, "I've said it before, when it comes to understanding soul power, no one can compare to me. Based on this certificate alone, I can deduce the secret of your twin martial souls. Otherwise, I wouldn't deserve to be called the Grandmaster."

"I've investigated..."

"According to my research on the ten core competencies of martial souls..."

The Grandmaster went on to explain a plethora of professional knowledge, analyzing his deductions meticulously.

Tang San lowered his arm, and his gaze returned to normal. He replied, "There are always exceptions. Perhaps I am the exception to your theory?"

The Grandmaster shook his head, "Impossible. In the past hundred years, there have only been nineteen individuals who achieved innate full soul power on the Douluo Continent. I've thoroughly studied the martial souls of every one of them, and not a single one had a common Blue Silver Grass martial soul like yours. It simply cannot fulfill the conditions for achieving innate full soul power. Therefore, I conclude that you must possess another powerful martial soul!"

Tang San gazed at the Grandmaster with increasing respect in his eyes. Suddenly, he took a step back, and with a resounding thud, he knelt on both knees, forcefully kowtowing to the Grandmaster three times. (T/N: Bruh, really??)

The Grandmaster was bewildered, not understanding why Tang San had suddenly knelt down and kowtowed to him.

"What are you doing?" he hurriedly tried to pull Tang San up.

With a determined expression, Tang San respectfully said, "Grandmaster, I am willing to learn from you. Please accept me as your disciple."

In the few minutes just before, he had been impressed by the Grandmaster's extensive theoretical knowledge. He already possessed incredible talent; what he lacked was knowledge of cultivation. Having such a wise mentor would save him from many detours.

The Grandmaster was greatly pleased, helping Tang San to his feet and saying, "Kowtowing is a gesture reserved for kings and parents. You only need to bow."

However, Tang San's expression turned serious, and he said, "A day as a teacher, a lifetime as a father; I should perform this grand gesture to you."

The Grandmaster's expression softened, and he laughed heartily, "Good, very good. I've truly gained an excellent disciple."

Tang San smiled as well. Initially, he had felt somewhat lost about his upcoming academy life, but now, after becoming the Grandmaster's disciple, he had found his direction.

The Grandmaster suddenly remembered the other young genius and turned around, looking expectantly at Ao Tian.

Tang San's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Perhaps it was due to Ao Tian's refusal to show his martial soul to the Grandmaster earlier, but he didn't particularly like this handsome boy.

He could also guess the Grandmaster's intention to take Ao Tian as his disciple.

Ao Tian smiled, locking eyes with the Grandmaster.

The Grandmaster said, "Ao Tian, if you also wish to become a powerful soul master, you can learn from me along with Tang San."

Ao Tian shook his head with a smile, replying, "I'm sorry, but I decline."