"As for Mubai and Zhuqing, the inheritors of your divine positions can be chosen from among your own descendants. There are quite a few with decent talent among them."
After arranging the divine inheritances for Oscar and Ning Rongrong, Tang San turned to Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing and said this. His gaze then fell upon the silent Ma Hongjun. Looking at him, Tang San spoke:
"As for you, Hongjun — among your descendants, there is one named Ma Xiaotao. Her talent is excellent."
"She possesses the Evil Fire Phoenix spirit, doesn't she?" Ma Hongjun asked.
Tang San nodded. "That's right. She has the Evil Fire Phoenix spirit. Because of that, she was once targeted by the powers of evil and nearly became an evil soul master. But I've already found an opportunity to save her — I've had Da Ming escort her back to Shrek Academy."
"It's difficult to inherit a divine position with the Evil Fire still within the Phoenix spirit…" Ma Hongjun's tone carried a faint note of disappointment.
Back then, it was because his spirit's true flame contained impurities that he had been unable to inherit the position of the God of Fire. He had been forced instead to take up the title of the Phoenix God — a change that doomed him and his beloved to be forever separated.
"It's all right," Tang San shook his head lightly, trying to reassure him. "You just need to complete the inheritance. As for purifying the fire within her martial spirit, Da Ming will assist with that."
Seeing Tang San so calm and confident, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but voice her concern:
"Third Brother, won't doing this draw the God of Destruction's protest?"
"Passing on divine positions is precisely what we gods are meant to do. What right does he have to object?" Tang San said indifferently. "Rongrong, I am the God Realm's Law Enforcer. I know what can and cannot be done."
Ning Rongrong nodded, reassured by his conviction, and did not press further.
"By the way," Tang San added before departing, "do not let Xiao Wu know about this matter."
The others were puzzled and asked why.
Tang San sighed softly, a trace of helplessness in his expression.
"After learning that there were evil entities on the Douluo Continent, she became extremely worried for Xiao Qi's safety. Until things are settled, it's best not to tell her — otherwise, she'll only torment herself with worry every day."
"Third Brother truly dotes on Sister Xiao Wu," Ning Rongrong remarked with a laugh, nudging Oscar playfully.
Oscar nodded quickly. "Got it. We understand, Xiao San. Don't worry — we won't say a word to Xiao Wu."
Seeing everyone's assurances, Tang San nodded with satisfaction. The meeting of the original Shrek Seven Monsters thus came to an end, and each went their own way.
Before leaving, Tang San caught sight of Huo Yun outside the residence of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
This time, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he called Huo Yun over.
"Lord God King…" Huo Yun bowed respectfully, unsure why Tang San had summoned her.
"There's no need to be nervous," Tang San said gently. "I simply have something to discuss with you."
Looking at the cautious, uneasy Huo Yun, Tang San spoke slowly:
"Tell me — if your son were tempted and corrupted by evil, would you be willing to serve me… to persuade him to return to the path of righteousness?"
Huo Yun froze. She stared at Tang San in silence for a long time before finally answering:
"I… of course I would! Lord God King, Yuhao, he—"
Tang San raised a hand to stop her. "Do not worry. For now, he remains under my control. When the time comes, I will inform you. For the moment, rest easy here in the God Realm. Mubai and Zhuqing will take good care of you. Treat this place as your own home."
"Yes, Lord God King." Huo Yun nodded.
As she watched Tang San walk away, the timid expression she'd worn faded, replaced by one of deep solemnity. Staring at Tang San's retreating figure, she clenched her fists tightly.
"Huo Yun!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice called from behind her.
At once, Huo Yun's demeanor shifted again. Turning back toward Zhu Zhuqing, she responded respectfully, "Ancestor, I'm here!"
Douluo Continent — Mingdu.
Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong had been in seclusion for over a month.
At last, they had successfully condensed their Soul Cores!
However, compared to others, their soul cores were unique. The two of them possessed opposite rotational directions of soul core circulation — something that wouldn't normally be an issue if they were two separate individuals.
But Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong were, in essence, the same person.
That peculiarity caused their two soul cores to resonate and connect, forming a mysterious link between them. Their opposite rotational forces created an yin–yang complementarity, allowing their compressed soul power to multiply severalfold.
Above the heavens, the blazing white flame grew even brighter!
Watching the two of them amidst the surging storm of soul power, the Snow Empress exclaimed:
"Could this be a unique phenomenon caused by the link between your senses? How strange! This is practically the power of dual, yin–yang complementary soul cores! Did you encounter any obstacles during the condensation?"
The two of them both shook their heads. "None at all."
"With these yin–yang dual soul cores and your fused martial soul technique, there may now be no one on this continent who can match you — save perhaps Di Tian and the Silver Dragon King," said the Snow Empress, shaking her head in awe.
With the amplification of the dual soul cores, their shared control over the elements of heaven and earth, and their unfathomable martial soul fusion skill, when they joined forces, they stood at the very pinnacle of humankind — past or present.
"After forming our soul cores, our cultivation speed has indeed increased drastically! Our soul power has already reached level seventy-five — and it's only been a little over a month!" Jiang Shengyu marveled.
In the distance, hearing that the two had emerged from seclusion, Kong Deming hurried toward them.
"Teacher!" the two greeted him respectfully.
Kong Deming nodded, his expression filled with concern. "How are your bodies holding up?"
When he'd first learned that Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong intended to attempt soul core condensation, he had been strongly opposed. After all, no one had ever heard of a Soul Sage succeeding in forming one.
Jiang Qingtong replied with a bright smile, "Teacher, you can rest assured — we're perfectly fine! Moreover, our soul cores seem to have formed a complementary connection, granting us part of the effects of dual yin–yang soul cores!"
"That's wonderful!" Kong Deming said in delight, his face lighting up.
These two were truly heaven's blessed children — always bringing him one surprise after another.
"Teacher," Jiang Shengyu asked, "we've been in seclusion for over a month. How are things on the continent now?"
At that, Kong Deming's brows furrowed slightly. "The Sun–Moon Empire remains stable enough — thanks to your white flame. Even without sunlight, the people have not fallen into panic. However… the territories that once belonged to the three nations of the original Douluo Continent have been behaving rather strangely."
"What happened?" Jiang Shengyu's expression turned serious at once, pressing for details.
Insane… utterly insane!
When I was setting up the timing net, the system lagged for a moment and just sent it out automatically! Damn it!
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