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"Getting injured during a match is unavoidable. This old monster actually came to settle scores afterward. Talk about moral corruption—this guy's asking for death!" Tang San raged furiously in his mind.
Since this life's Tang San would never be able to win over Xiao Wu, the events from the original storyline where Xiao Wu was injured by the Iron Hammer Brothers and Tang San sought revenge never happened here. Therefore, it wasn't hypocritical of him to feel indignant now.
At this moment, the three Elders exchanged glances. Though they were grateful to Ye Wen for smoothing things over earlier and preventing a full-blown conflict, Tang San was also a promising talent they had high hopes for. Now, they were at a loss as to what to do.
Unburdened by romantic entanglements, Tang San appeared frighteningly calm. Unlike in the original story, where he foolishly charged head-on against Dugu Bo despite the massive power gap, he stepped forward and firmly said:
"Elder, isn't this too unreasonable? Injuries are inevitable on the battlefield, and countless names of fallen warriors are engraved on the soul arena's stone tablets. Are you really trying to bully someone weaker by settling scores after the fact?"
Watching Tang San argue his case, Ye Wen shook his head, wondering how this guy had survived in such an extraordinary world. Might makes right, and the fact that Dugu Bo hadn't outright killed him already showed restraint.
Moreover, Tang San himself wouldn't grovel before the Hao Tian Sect in the future, nor would he hesitate to declare his father faultless once he became a Title Douluo.
A flicker of visible displeasure crossed Dugu Bo's eyes. Raising his index finger, he prepared to teach Tang San a lesson with his soul power.
Ye Wen was speechless yet again. Here was another stubborn elder. Hadn't he already mentioned that Shrek had three Title Douluos backing them? Why was Dugu Bo still acting so recklessly?
Before Dugu Bo could act, Ye Wen interjected: "Tang San, it's been a while since we last met. Have your ears stopped working?
My teacher clearly said this is just a lesson—not a death sentence.
And didn't you just pass the three Elders' test? Are you really telling me you can't handle a mere 40th-level attack?
I remember you boasting quite confidently when you countered my senior sister's poison on the battlefield. Are you chickening out now?
Of course, if you're willing to admit that your poison skills are garbage, I could plead with my teacher to let you off easy.
So, Tang San, what's your choice?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San clenched his fists tightly. Calling him morally corrupt to his face was one thing—but labeling his prized skill as garbage was something Tang San would never admit, even if it cost him his life!
Just as Dugu Bo was about to strike, seeing Tang San's reaction made him smirk slightly, improving his mood considerably. He suddenly realized that breaking someone's spirit like this was far more entertaining than simply overpowering them with brute force.
And…
Calling the Dugu family's poison "garbage"—this brat really dared to say it. A dangerous glint began to flash in Dugu Bo's eyes.
Without hesitation, Tang San's gaze hardened, and he cupped his hands respectfully. "If that's the case, then Elder Dugu, please instruct me!"
"Don't!"
Yu Xiaogang, who had regained some consciousness after consuming Oscar's second soul skill detoxification garlic bulb, saw this scene and was immediately horrified. While others might not know how strong a Title Douluo truly was, Yu Xiaogang, with a Title Douluo for a father, certainly did. He desperately tried to stop them.
"Brave of you! Then, here's the first move."
But Dugu Bo's mocking voice rang out. His green soul power surged around him, transforming into a venomous python that lunged straight at Tang San.
Seeing this, Tang San's pupils contracted, and his expression turned fearful.
"No soul rings revealed—it's a self-created soul skill!"
Yu Xiaogang, in this manga-style world, was surprisingly self-aware. Most of Shrek's Seven Monsters had taught rudimentary self-created soul skills, and even Ning Rongrong and Ma Hongjun helped refine their control over their soul power. However, Yu Xiaogang knew Tang San had plenty of tricks up his sleeve and hadn't taught him anything extra, focusing instead on helping him master the Eight Spider Lances.
Tang San didn't dare underestimate the situation. He immediately unleashed his first soul skill: Mother Vine Entanglement.
For a control-type soul master, this was a decent probing move. But in the eyes of Dugu Bo and Ye Wen, it was utterly foolish.
Dugu Bo found it idiotic because he had already taught Tang San in the original storyline that as soul masters advanced, their earlier soul skills would become obsolete. Wasting a soul ring slot on a plant-type ability like entanglement, which could be learned naturally through cultivation, was incredibly stupid.
As for Ye Wen, he thought Tang San was being reckless because Dugu Bo had explicitly stated "40th level," and Tang San had only recently broken through to the 30th level. Moreover, without his Blue Silver Grass martial soul undergoing its second awakening, daring to confront such potent toxic soul power was practically asking for trouble.
After all, Tang San himself knew that the toxins carried by his Blue Silver Grass couldn't compare to those of his Eight Spider Lance external soul bone.
While Yu Xiaogang's idea of adding toxins to the Blue Silver Grass wasn't inherently wrong, it was clearly unsuitable for an unawakened Blue Silver Grass. Ordinary Blue Silver Grass could only handle minimal toxicity.
On the other hand, even the slightest trace of Dugu Bo's toxins could cause widespread plant death—a testament to their terrifying potency.
Sure enough, the moment Tang San's Blue Silver Grass entangled the venomous python, it withered visibly. Before Tang San could react, the withered vines crumbled, and the python sank its fangs into him.
"Ahh!"
Tang San cried out in pain. However, the python didn't press further. After biting Tang San, a portion of its soul power entered his body and then dissipated.
Dugu Bo kept his word—one move, no more. He was a man of integrity.
By this time, Yu Xiaogang had regained some mobility. Seeing Tang San's skin rapidly turn a sickly green, he rushed forward to support him, his expression filled with anxiety.
"Xiao San, Xiao San, are you alright? You mustn't be hurt!" Yu Xiaogang pleaded urgently.
However, despite his frantic concern, Yu Xiaogang didn't know what to do. His bloodshot eyes glared at Dugu Bo, ready to spew threats.
After enduring a brief moment of discomfort, Tang San quickly used his Eight Spider Lances on himself and grabbed Yu Xiaogang's hand to stop him from saying anything further.
Title Douluos were terrifying beings.
Acting recklessly without a plan would only spell disaster for both master and disciple. Surviving these three moves was already a show of mercy from the opponent. Tang San didn't want Yu Xiao Gang to make things worse by provoking Dugu Bo further.
"Teacher, don't say anything. I'm fine," Tang San said with difficulty.
At this moment, the green hue on Tang San's skin began to fade rapidly. It was undeniable that his Eight Spider Lances, one of the cheats that accompanied him to godhood, possessed unparalleled abilities in devouring and neutralizing toxins.
However, Dugu Bo's gaze lingered meaningfully on the Eight Spider Lances.
This time, Tang San didn't need to explain. Dugu Bo himself realized that if he had such a soul bone, he could store his toxins within it.
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