"Congratulations, you are the youngest Slaughter King in the history of Slaughter City… No, now you should be called the Judgment King."
"Child, your students are truly extraordinary; every single one of them is among the most outstanding I have ever seen in my life."
"I have also completed this mission; it's time for me to leave."
"Cough cough~"
Feeling the new atmosphere of Slaughter City, Tang Chen's face was filled with emotion. Even he had never anticipated the current state of Slaughter City.
Dragging his ailing body, Tang Chen slowly walked towards Su Ran and took out a small golden hammer from his Pregnant. The hammer had a black gem on each side, looking quite exquisite:
"Before I leave, I still want to discuss something with you.
I believe you must have heard of the Clear Sky Sect. I was once the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect. Your strength is formidable, and you will surely achieve great things in the future. I am willing to represent the Clear Sky Sect and form a good relationship with you. This small hammer is my Clear Sky token, and also the chief Elder's token of the Clear Sky Sect. You can give it to the current Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect and become an honorary Elder of the Clear Sky Sect's Elder Hall."
If Ning Rongrong and the others had come down from the Slaughter Throne and heard this old man say such words, they would probably have wanted to rush up, grab his beard, and retort angrily:
What honorary Elder? Are you trying to fob off a beggar?
Does our Teacher care about your Clear Sky Sect's honorary Elder position?
A blacksmithing Sect that hides in the deep mountains and wild forests, yet dares to show off to my Teacher?
And he even calls my Teacher 'child'. You old geezer, if my Teacher hadn't beaten out the Blood-red Bat King, you wouldn't even have the right to speak now.
You should call him Benefactor, understand?!
Su Ran also lightly cupped his hands and said:
"Senior, I apologize, but I do not know the location of the Clear Sky Sect and cannot help you with this, nor do I wish to accept this item."
Tang Chen's eyes dimmed slightly, feeling a bit confused:
"Can't find the location? The Clear Sky Sect is the head of the Upper Three Sects; wouldn't inquiring casually…"
"Alas, a person like you should really let those young lads have a look…"
"If you are temporarily unwilling to help me with this, how about I entrust this token to you for safekeeping for now, without needing to send it?"
Tang Chen felt some regret. With the strength of this young man and the talent of his disciples, given time, they would likely develop into a force no less than the Upper Three Sects.
Moreover, this young man's appearance was so extraordinary, and he had gained the recognition of the Asura Demon Sword. If there was an opportunity for him to marry a descendant of his clan, he wouldn't have to worry about the future of the Sect.
Su Ran still smiled faintly and shook his head.
"Teacher Su!"
"Teacher Su, this disciple is willing to acknowledge you as his Teacher and study at Peach Garden Academy!"
Just as Tang Chen sighed, feeling a slight regret and unsure how to persuade this peerless young man.
A blue-haired young figure swept past and, with a thud, knelt before Su Ran.
Seeing the young man's build, Su Ran's expression changed slightly, a little surprised.
"Teacher Su, don't you recognize me? It's me, Tang San, with the Blue Silver Grass Spirit."
Tang San saw that Su Ran didn't speak, thinking that his appearance had changed and Su Ran didn't recognize him, so he quickly took off his mask and explained, a transformed Blue Silver Grass appearing in his palm.
"I remember you."
Su Ran's eyes once again scanned Tang San's cultivation status:
[Tang San, around 18 years old, twin spirits: Blue Silver Emperor, Clear Sky Hammer, spirit power level 53, innate full spirit power, dual-world mental force, hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone, studying unique skills such as Mysterious Heaven Skill, Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method, Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, etc., twisted Dao Heart…
Current cultivable potential: S.
Current character cultivable potential: E-]
To be fair, Tang San's innate cultivable potential was indeed remarkable, the highest among the Shrek Seven Devils, initially reaching an astonishing SS, second only to Qian Renxue.
What a pity.
His character was actually dragged down to E-.
Tang San's character was already not great from secretly learning unique skills from the Tang Sect. Who knows what Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao taught him all these years that it was dragged down to E-.
This rating reminded Su Ran of an acquaintance.
Tang San's Teacher, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang!
Familiar, this feeling was too familiar.
Su Ran appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he was already laughing and crying.
Su Ran's brief four words, "I remember you," ignited hope in Tang San, who excitedly said:
"Teacher, please accept me! I yearn to improve!"
"Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, Meng Yiran, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling… they have all changed. Under your guidance, they have become phoenixes among people, unique. I also want to be like them and become stronger."
"As long as you are willing to accept me, I am willing to do anything, I am willing to learn anything!"
Tang San indeed spoke very sincerely.
In fact, when Xiao Wu pulled him to acknowledge a Teacher back then, his heart had already wavered.
Later, seeing Peach Garden Academy's performance in the Soul Master Competition, he was even more tempted, but due to Grandmaster's stance, he couldn't easily make a choice.
Now, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang is crippled, and Xiao Wu and the others have even distinguished themselves in the Hell Slaughter Arena, becoming the judges of Slaughter City. How could he remain indifferent? How could he sit still?
During the past year or so in Slaughter City, he had been constantly thinking about how to surpass the Taoyuan students.
He realized that the saying was correct: to defeat Taoyuan students, the best way was to join Peach Garden Academy and become a Taoyuan student.
With his talent, even the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record could be self-taught. Could he really be inferior to Wang Sheng and the others?
But under Tang San's expectant gaze, Su Ran still shook his head:
"It is indeed good to have a desire for knowledge, but unfortunately, I cannot accept you. If you can earnestly strive for change, perhaps with your own potential, you can still have a good future."
Su Ran said lightly, originally wanting to say 'don't forget your original intention', but it seemed this kid's original intention wasn't very good to begin with.
"Teacher Su, since you know I am sincere in seeking knowledge, why won't you accept me?"
"Teacher Su, since you acknowledge my potential, why do you still refuse me at the door?"
"Why do you all treat me like this?!"
Tang San exclaimed excitedly, "Why? Why?!"
In my previous life, the Tang Sect was unwilling to teach me the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record and Hidden Weapons.
Now, Su Ran is also unwilling to accept me as a disciple?
What exactly is wrong with me, Tang San?!"
"Teacher Su, please accept me!"
"After joining Peach Garden Academy, I will definitely be well-behaved, diligent in cultivation, abide by school rules, and never do anything rebellious."
"Teacher Su, Teacher Su, look, actually my first Spirit, Blue Silver Grass, is not a waste Spirit. It is actually the king among plants—the Blue Silver Emperor, a top-tier plant-type Spirit, possessing royal bloodline."
The Blue Silver Grass leaves in Tang San's palm were as crystal clear as jewels, with even a trace of golden Texture rippling on them.
"And not only that, I have two Spirits. My second Spirit is also a top-tier Tool Spirit on the continent, the Clear Sky Hammer, which once shook the continent with its fame. It is very powerful, Teacher Su, look…"
A black hammer appeared in Tang San's left hand. He even didn't hesitate to expose his martial arts foundation:
"And… and Teacher Su, the unique skills that the senior sisters in the academy are learning, I have also had contact with them before. I have experience in this area, and my learning speed will definitely be faster than theirs, and I will learn stronger, I will definitely not disappoint you, Teacher!"
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