Tang Hao's only hope was for Tang San to truly grow up.
Even to surpass him in strength.
Only then could they truly not fear that hidden Evil Soul Master.
After learning that both this Evil Soul Master and Bibi Dong had God Tests, Tang Hao felt utterly hopeless inside.
But Tang San was his hope. As a fellow Twin Soul Spirits possessor, since Bibi Dong could obtain a Godhood Inheritance, his son certainly could too.
Perhaps his son's opportunity would come at any moment.
Tang Hao could only think this way in his heart.
Tang San's expression was serious, determined to master Guanyin Tears and Bodhi Blood, then forge Storm Pear Blossom Needle and Buddha Fury Tang Lotus. Whatever Evil Soul Master or Bibi Dong—if they encountered them again, he would definitely make them witness the might of the Tang Sect.
After Tang Hao's explanation, everyone had no further questions.
Gazing at the calm sea surface, the ship sped swiftly, no longer cautious as it had been on the way here.
The shock from this Evil Soul Master only grew in their hearts.
Perhaps it would not fade for a long time.
Gradually, calm returned to the deck, and each resumed their cultivation.
Several days later, as the ship approached Vast Sea City, Ning Rongrong and the others became lively again.
After over four years, they were finally about to return to land, which was truly exciting.
Once the ship docked at the pier, Ning Rongrong was the first to step off.
"Let's go, first find a hotel for a hearty meal. Eating seafood every day on Poseidon Island made me sick of it!"
Ning Rongrong pulled Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Bai Chenxiang toward the city.
Naturally, Tang San, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun followed behind.
However, Tang Hao disappeared after disembarking, seemingly hiding in the shadows.
Vast Sea City was incredibly prosperous, with everything from the Great Soul Arena to auction houses. When Ning Rongrong and the others had headed to Poseidon Island, they had been in a hurry to train and hadn't lingered here.
Now, seeing this exotic city, the Shrek Six Devils were full of enthusiasm. Ning Rongrong kept buying decorations and clothes she liked.
Besides Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu chattered incessantly, exclaiming in surprise. Since coming to the human world, she had rarely gone shopping, so this time she indulged to her heart's content.
Oscar behind them nudged Ma Hongjun's arm and said slyly, "Fatty, you've been holding back for four years. If you don't vent soon, you'll burn yourself up!"
Ma Hongjun glanced at Bai Chenxiang laughing and chatting with Ning Rongrong and the others up ahead, and said coldly, "I'm a Soul Saint now. My control over my Martial Soul is nothing like before. Don't ruin my reputation!"
Oscar just chuckled and didn't say more.
Ma Hongjun had been pursuing Bai Chenxiang all along; how would he dare mess around now?
"Fatty, where sincerity reaches, metal and stone crack. I believe in you!" Tang San also encouraged Ma Hongjun.
Ma Hongjun could only grin foolishly.
He and Oscar hadn't consumed Immortal Herbs, so their Soul Power Levels were far behind Tang San and the others.
Compared to Bai Chenxiang, though talented, she seemed ordinary next to Tang San and the others.
She was far from being moved by Ma Hongjun yet.
During the God Test process, Bai Chenxiang had persevered desperately, raising her assessment by one level. Such character truly earned the admiration of all six devils.
It completely captivated Ma Hongjun as well, but given his past misdeeds, which Bai Chenxiang already knew about, wanting to turn over a new leaf and change her impression of him was no easy task.
Now, Ma Hongjun was following behind the group, playing the role of a protector.
After all, with four beauties like Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Bai Chenxiang shopping together, the attention they drew was practically one hundred percent.
But whenever anyone stared a little too long, Ma Hongjun would release his Soul Saint aura toward them, and immediately, no one dared to bother them again.
Just then, however, Ma Hongjun keenly noticed a figure approaching them, and the person's target was clear—openly and brazenly moving closer to Ning Rongrong and the other three.
Ma Hongjun grew furious. Who was this, daring to disregard even a Soul Saint like me?
He fixed his gaze intently on the approaching figure, and his pupils immediately widened. "Dugu Feng? What is he doing here?"
"You fool, can't you see he's waiting for Rongrong?" Oscar beside him sneered disdainfully at Ma Hongjun.
On the street ahead, Ning Rongrong let out a gasp, her eyes instantly turning red, and the trinket she was holding fell to the ground.
"Brother Feng, were you waiting here for me?"
She instantly rushed forward, throwing herself into Dugu Feng's arms, pressing her body tightly against his. Large teardrops fell from her eyes, landing on Dugu Feng's shoulder.
"Rongrong, everyone is watching. Aren't you embarrassed?" Dugu Feng coughed lightly and nodded toward Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others.
"I don't care!"
Ning Rongrong said through tears and laughter.
Before going to Poseidon Island for training, she had never imagined she would be away for over four years.
Even less did she expect that, upon returning to the mainland and arriving in Vast Sea City, Dugu Feng would suddenly appear before her. It felt like a dream.
Ning Rongrong was overwhelmed with emotion.
"Let's head back to the hotel. I've already booked rooms for all of you, so you can rest properly."
Dugu Feng wrapped an arm around Ning Rongrong, letting her lean against his shoulder.
Then he spoke to Tang San and the others in front of him.
"Well, we won't stand on ceremony then. We're all benefiting from Rongrong's good fortune!" Oscar said with a cheerful laugh.
"No need for formalities with me!" Dugu Feng smiled.
As the group chatted, they began making their way to the hotel.
Ma Hongjun recalled how his Soul Saint aura had had no effect on Dugu Feng earlier and couldn't help but feel curious.
Originally, Dugu Feng's Soul Power Level had indeed been higher than theirs, but their training on Poseidon Island had boosted them by over twenty levels.
But what about Dugu Feng? How far had he progressed?
It wasn't just Ma Hongjun who was curious. Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu all tried to sense Dugu Feng's strength, only to find it unfathomable.
"Brother Feng, what level are you now? I saw that Ma Hongjun's strength posed no threat to you at all, and I'm really curious!" Surprisingly, it was Xiao Wu who asked the question first.
Back in Heaven Dou City, she had often joked around with Ning Rongrong and Dugu Feng, and now, it felt as if no time had passed at all—she spoke directly and without hesitation.
Upon hearing this, the others pricked up their ears, eager to hear the answer. Just how strong was the former number one genius of the Heaven Dou Empire now?
Tang San's heart tightened nervously. He was now at level eighty-six, and his strength had undergone a world-shaking transformation.
At this moment, he desperately hoped Dugu Feng hadn't surpassed him.
Aside from Tang San, the most nervous one was Zhu Zhuqing. Could he have broken through to become a Titled Douluo? Zhu Zhuqing thought anxiously, torn between hope and fear.
Dugu Feng smiled faintly. "I just broke through to Soul Douluo a little over half a year ago. You're all catching up to me."
He then looked at Tang San and the others and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, and Xiao San, you're all Soul Douluos now, aren't you?"
A little over half a year ago, when he ended his seclusion and went to see Qian Renxue, he had displayed the strength of a newly advanced Soul Douluo.
So naturally, he was still a Soul Douluo now.
Dugu Feng would have to play the role of a Soul Douluo well.
(End of Chapter)