MTLNOVEL Chapter 221: Match
"Mu Bai, you should pull yourself together right now!"
"Don't lose your mind over a woman!"
Tang San said these words, but there was a hint of lack of confidence in his tone.
Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar exchanged a rather interesting look as they stared at him.
Tang San telling Dai Mubai not to lose his mind over a woman?
Heh...
Wasn't it him who challenged a Soul Sage at level 29 because Xiao Wu got hurt?
Wasn't it him who pursued the Titan Giant Ape at level 30 because Xiao Wu was taken?
And wasn't it also him who, despite knowing the danger, still went back to the most perilous place because of Xiao Wu?
"Xiao San, I'll listen to you if you try to convince me of anything else."
Dai Mubai's expression turned odd but then became serious.
"But trying to convince me of this?"
As he finished speaking, Dai Mubai pointed at Xiao Wu.
"Uh..."
Tang San was at a loss for words, not knowing what to say.
His feelings for Xiao Wu were genuine.
But at the same time, he also longed for a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bones.
These two desires didn't conflict.
Xiao Wu fell silent at this.
Her pink eyes turned to Tang San, who was scratching his head with an embarrassed look on his face. She opened her mouth slightly, as if wanting to say something, but stopped herself.
According to her assumptions, it was highly likely that the Blue Silver Emperor of one hundred thousand years had been tricked and killed by Tang Hao.
But Tang Hao was Tang Hao, and Tang San was Tang San.
"Mother, what should I do?"
When Xiao Wu mentioned her mother, her mood dimmed a bit. Her purpose in coming to the human world—was it really to find love?
If she remembered correctly, her original goal was to avenge her mother.
And now, because of various matters, she had actually set aside her mission, her hatred.
"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?"
Liu Erlong gently stroked Xiao Wu's head, her tone full of concern.
Because of Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong was still a maiden to this day. Naturally, she had no children, let alone a daughter.
Xiao Wu, with her extraordinary talent and a personality very similar to her own, made Liu Erlong feel a strong urge to take her as a daughter.
After explaining her thoughts to Xiao Wu, she didn't expect Xiao Wu to agree immediately, becoming her adopted daughter.
Her own life was already in shambles, but she couldn't let her daughter's life end up the same way.
Tang San was once Yu Xiaogang's disciple. To say there was no resentment at all was impossible.
But Tang San was a child who valued emotions and loyalty, willing to share hardships with everyone. He was even prepared to destroy the Strength Clan if necessary.
Thus, Liu Erlong's "prejudice" against Tang San had diminished considerably.
"God Mother, I'm fine."
Xiao Wu leaned into Liu Erlong's arms, speaking softly.
How could Liu Erlong, being this old, not know Xiao Wu was troubled?
"Don't cry. If there's anything wrong, tell me, and I'll stand up for you!"
"Mm, thank you, God Mother!"
Xiao Wu didn't reject Liu Erlong's kindness. She might be her only support in this world.
At this moment, Xiao Wu didn't even dare to return to the Star Dou Forest. She was afraid of uncovering the truth!
If Da Ming and Er Ming were both gone, she would have no one left to rely on in this world!
As for Tang San, until she was sure of his true intentions, she would never make that kind of mistake.
Tang San, seeing Xiao Wu like this, was momentarily confused.
What was going on?
Did he say something wrong?
Thinking carefully, it seemed he really did say something wrong.
"Don't lose your mind over a woman!"
Was that something he should have said?
If Xiao Wu weren't here, saying this might not be a big deal, but Xiao Wu was right here!
Scratching his head, Tang San fell silent, not knowing how to comfort Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, I—"
"Tang San, just be quiet for now and let Xiao Wu have some peace."
Liu Erlong said this expressionlessly.
Others might fear Tang San's background, but Liu Erlong didn't.
What was so scary about the Clear Sky Douluo?
What was so terrifying about the Clear Sky Clan?
She had dared to offend the entire Heaven Dou Empire and even the Body Sect. Why would she fear them?
At worst, it was just a matter of life and death.
Tang San wanted to say something else, but Liu Erlong's cold gaze stopped him.
In the end, Tang San sighed and remained silent.
Dai Mubai opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but stopped.
Everyone had been talking about him, trying to persuade him, right?
So how did the topic suddenly go off track?
At this moment, what should he do?
Confused, Dai Mubai exchanged a glance with Ma Hongjun. From Ma Hongjun's eyes, Dai Mubai understood a lot. After thinking for a moment, he nodded slightly.
Given the situation, it's best to seize the moment and enjoy life while you can.
Unlike the competitions, the "matches" in the City of Slaughter typically only allowed one person to remain standing at the end.
Meanwhile, the battle on Wang Chen's side was growing increasingly shocking, especially after a Titled Douluo joined in.
Of course, Wang Chen himself didn't feel much about it. On the contrary, the combat instincts within him had been fully awakened.
With his martial soul fully activated and using his "soul skills," he didn't need to worry about getting injured.
Nor did he have the time to think about such concerns.
The ones truly alarmed were the members of the law enforcement team.
Their attacks, when landing on Wang Chen, at most left a faint white mark—and often didn't even do that.
For powerful beings like them, this was a huge disgrace, but it also instilled fear in their hearts.
"Does this guy have an infinite amount of soul power or what?"
Before this fight, Wang Chen had already gone through a fierce battle. Yet even so, it seemed like his soul power hadn't diminished much.
What they didn't realize was that Wang Chen wasn't using soul power at all but elemental energy!
Moreover, the way he consumed energy was entirely different from others. His main resource consumption was physical stamina.
As for elemental energy, it was practically endless.
As long as his feet were on the ground, he could continuously regenerate both his elemental energy and physical strength. This was the secret to his endurance.
"A dignified Soul Douluo like me doesn't have as much energy reserve as a mere brat. Looks like I've been cultivating like a dog all these years."
One of the Soul Douluo sighed and then resumed the siege on Wang Chen.
Time passed, and after about two hours, only Wang Chen and the Titled Douluo remained standing.
The two locked eyes, both bloodthirsty from the battle.
Especially the Titled Douluo in the City of Slaughter!
Even though he was a Titled Douluo, his prolonged stay in the City of Slaughter meant that he, too, was infected by the toxins in the air, leading to poisoning.
Before blood was spilled, he could maintain normalcy. But once the battle drew blood, he couldn't retain his rationality at all.
"Kid, die!"
"Ninth Soul Skill: Raven Storm!"
The Titled Douluo's martial soul was the Blood Raven, which allowed him to cultivate through blood.
In the outside world, he had to be cautious, but upon entering the City of Slaughter, it was like a fish in water for him.
There was no Spirit Hall to restrict him here, and no one would stop him from cultivating with blood.
On the contrary, his powerful strength earned him an endless supply of blood.