Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Fangtian Halberd, Empowers Me with Filial Piety

Chapter 68 Tang Clan Ice and Fire Seal!
"Um……"

Xie Xie lowered his head, not daring to look at Wu Changkong's back, his voice somewhat hoarse.

I really can't keep up with the team anymore, and if I stay, I'll only be a burden to Jiang Yi and the others.

Staying in Class Zero is the best choice for him personally, as he can enjoy the best resources, but it is not a good option for the Class Zero group as a whole.

Tang Wuling risked her life to save him, so why should he shamelessly stay here and hold everyone back?

He can't do it!

"You really are a piece of trash!"

Wu Changkong suddenly turned around, his face cold and stern, and he uttered a rare curse as he looked at Xie Xie.

"Do you know why I specifically kept Jiang Yi and Tang Wuling here?"

"The Vice Sect Master of the Tang Clan, the Amorous Douluo, specifically requested to see the two of them. Guess why you were the only one left out of the three Tang Clan disciples in Class Zero?"

"Because you're just a piece of trash!"

Xie Xie clenched his fist suddenly, his nails digging deep into his palm, but the stinging pain was nothing compared to the agony and struggle in his heart.

"If you choose to be a coward just because of a temporary setback, you really don't deserve to be in Class Zero, and you don't deserve to stand by Jiang Yi and the others."

Wu Changkong snorted coldly and said without any mercy.

"They are destined to soar through the heavens, while you stay in Donghai City and be a rich young master!"

"I'm not a coward!"

Xie Xie suddenly looked up, his eyes bloodshot, and roared in a low, hoarse voice, but his momentum immediately waned.

"But... I really can't compare to them..."

Jiang Yi and the others each had their own unique martial souls, but his twin martial souls were rather unremarkable.

It's not that he didn't try to catch up, but he was truly powerless to do so.

This unexpected incident made him realize his own problems even more. He couldn't let Jiang Yi and the others be dragged into danger time and time again because of him.

Looking at Xie Xie struggling, Wu Changkong felt a sense of relief; he wasn't beyond saving.

"Lingbing Douluo Huo Yuhao, at your age, with a soul power level of less than ten, you went to Shrek Academy through the back door."

"What? Can your situation be worse than his?"

"I won't approve your application! If you want to leave, go back to Donghai City yourself."

Wu Changkong snorted coldly, turned his back again, and focused his gaze on the distant sea. Then his tone softened a bit.

"There are no useless twin martial souls! You have to walk your own path."

"Teacher Wu..."

Xie Xie suddenly raised his head, and tears finally welled up uncontrollably.

He never expected that his dance teacher, who was always strict and even inhumane, would say such a thing.

Xie Xie bit his lip, forcefully wiped away his tears, gritted his teeth, and his wavering heart became firm again.

He was reluctant to leave Class Zero, reluctant to leave his teammates, and even more unwilling to admit defeat.

"Teacher, I'm not leaving!"

Xie Xie's voice was trembling with tears, yet unusually firm.

With twin martial souls, there are no useless ones, and he won't be a useless one either!
"Ok!"

Wu Changkong responded indifferently without turning around.

"Teacher, I'll head back now."

Seeing this, Xie Xie assumed that Wu Changkong was still angry, so he respectfully bowed and turned to leave.

But then, Wu Changkong's voice rang out again.

"I will provide you with special training for the next three years! If you can't accept it, you can choose to leave as soon as possible!"

"Of course, if your performance satisfies me, I can try to get you... the same opportunity as them."

Wu Changkong stood with his hands behind his back and spoke in a calm tone.

As the mentor of both Jiang Yi and Tang Wuling, he had been informed by the Tang Sect about their training plan.

Xie Xie paused, turned around abruptly, and looked at Wu Changkong's back, his eyes flashing with disbelief.

Although he didn't know what kind of opportunity it was, to receive such a solemn promise from the dance teacher must be extraordinary.

"I definitely won't let my teacher down!"

Xie Xie took a deep breath and said solemnly.

Then, without further hesitation, he turned and left, but his steps were more steady and firm, completely different from when he came.

After Xie Xie left, Wu Changkong turned around, a slight smile curving his lips.

His previous differential treatment of Xie Xie was intentional.

Xie Xie's talent is not bad. Just as he said, there is no such thing as a useless person with twin martial souls.

However, Xie Xie wasn't pushing himself enough to keep up with Jiang Yi and the others; he needed to add fuel to the fire.

"It seems you've won, senior brother."

The door to the lounge opened gently, and Shen Yi walked out with a complicated expression on his face, tossing a small token to Wu Changkong.

Then, she said with a hint of helplessness.

"But... Senior brother, is it worth it?"

Shen Yi looked at Wu Changkong with confusion. Was it really necessary to ask such a question? Wu was just a student he had met by chance.
To exchange for this token, Wu Changkong had already used up all his future contributions to the Tang Sect.

It can be said that Wu Changkong has now essentially sold himself to the Tang Sect.

Wu Changkong did not answer, but instead stroked the token in his hand.

This is a small, round plaque with an exquisite appearance. Half of it is a deep blue like ice, and the other half is a bright red like fire. Both sides are engraved with an ancient-style character "Tang".

Tang Clan Ice and Fire Seal!
The credentials to that legendary land—this is the true core secret of the Tang Clan.

However, this token only means that you have the qualification to enter the treasure land. Whether you can obtain the opportunity depends on your own ability.

This was originally an investment in his potential by the Tang Sect, but now Wu Changkong has transferred it to a young person who needs it more.

"They are my students."

Wu Changkong put away the token and answered calmly, his voice soft yet seemingly heavy. His heart had long since died along with Long Bing, but Xie Xie and the others were different; they were still young.

Perhaps at first, he only regarded Jiang Yi and the others as an apology to their teacher, but after a year of getting along, his feelings had changed.

Shen Yi looked at the fleeting gentleness on his senior brother's face, shook his head, and ultimately said nothing more.

It might be a good thing that my senior has been able to find a new goal to strive for.

……

Meanwhile, Jiang Yi and Tang Wuling had arrived at the Tang Clan branch in Tianhai City according to the address.

"Hehe, my two young friends have arrived. I am Lin Cheng, the head of the Tang Clan branch in Tianhai City!"

An elderly man with a white beard was already waiting at the door. Upon seeing the two, he greeted them with a smile.

"Mr. Lin!"

Jiang Yi and Tang Wuling bowed, secretly surprised to be greeted by the head of the Tang Clan branch.

"No need to be so polite! Please come with me, the Palace Master has been waiting inside for quite some time."

Lin Cheng stroked his beard and smiled, his attitude very amiable.

In the past few days, he has finally figured it out: the Amorous Douluo came all the way to Tianhai City for the sake of these two children.

Although he didn't know Zang Xin's purpose, he naturally dared not neglect the young man who was so highly regarded by him.

Then, he turned around with a smile and led the way for the two of them.

"Elder Lin, who is that Palace Master...?"

On the way, Jiang Yi looked at Lin Cheng ahead and tentatively asked, while Tang Wuling beside him also curiously pricked up her ears.

She initially thought it was a mission from the Tang Clan, but now it seems that some important figure wants to see them.

Temple Master? What kind of position is that?
Tang Wuling pondered in her mind that she had only recently joined the Tang Clan and did not know much about the organization.

"Our Tang Clan is divided into the Outer Three Halls and the Inner Three Halls. Only those who enter the Inner Three Halls can be considered true core disciples of the Tang Clan. Above the Inner Three Halls is the Douluo Hall."

"The Douluo Hall oversees all departments of the Tang Sect and is the highest authority within the Tang Sect, equivalent to the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy."

"And the one I'm referring to is none other than the current Vice Hall Master of the Douluo Hall, the Amorous Douluo! He is also the de facto manager of the Tang Sect..."

Lin Cheng nodded slightly, lowered his voice, and explained to the two of them.

Zang Xin? It really was him!
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi understood.

Aside from the two demigods, Duqing and Wuqing, there should be no one in the Tang Sect who could make Nanali and her companion so wary.

This amorous Douluo didn't receive much attention in the original novel, but fortunately, he became one of the few normal people on the Douluo Continent.

The fusion skill of the two Douluo, the one who was both passionate and ruthless, – "The Way is Ruthless, Yet It is Full of Feelings; Passion Has Always Left Only Regret!" – left a deep impression on Jiang Yi!
They directly sealed the Abyss Saint and the Abyss Passage for three days and three nights. That was like a cow taking a plane – incredibly awesome.

Jiang Yi stroked his chin, a slight realization dawning on him. Since it was Zang Xin, this time it was likely a good thing for them.

"The Amorous Douluo?"

Tang Wuling, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed. She had guessed it was an important person, but she hadn't expected it to be this important.

According to Elder Lin, wouldn't this Amorous Douluo be equivalent to the current leader of the Tang Sect?

This is the legendary Tang Clan!

The Amorous Douluo is probably the kind of peerless powerhouse who can shake the entire continent with a single stomp.

But why did he see my brother and me?
Tang Wuling tilted her head, thinking with some confusion.

"Hehe, Tang girl, when you meet the Palace Master, it's best not to mention his title. He doesn't really like that kind of address."

Lin Cheng looked at Tang Wuling with a smile and kindly reminded her.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Lin."

Tang Wuling blinked and quickly thanked her, but she was even more curious.

Are there really titled Douluo who don't like their titles? Then why did they choose those names in the first place?
Jiang Yi, however, shook his head inwardly. This was the underlying logic of the supreme god in Douluo Continent.

The older generation of powerful figures always seem to have some strange and unusual romantic entanglements, especially the tangled love triangles, which are always present.

Anyway, if you encounter something illogical, just apply it to this explanation, and you're basically guaranteed to be right.

During their conversation, the three of them arrived at an elegant hall.

In the center of the hall, a refined and easy-going middle-aged man stood with his back to them, admiring a calligraphy and painting on the wall.

The middle-aged man was tall and slender with a gentle demeanor. He looked to be around forty years old and exuded a mature charm unique to middle-aged men.

"Palace Master, we have brought our two young friends, Jiang Yi and Tang Wuling."

Lin Cheng cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Zang Xin and reported the news.

Upon hearing this, Zang Xin turned around, a gentle smile on his face, and nodded to Lin Cheng. Lin Cheng immediately understood, bowed, and withdrew.

"Junior Jiang Yi (Tang Wuling) greets the Palace Master!"

Jiang Yi and the other person bowed to Zang Xin.

"No need to be polite!"

Zang Xin looked at the two of them with a smile in his eyes, his gaze filled with undisguised satisfaction.

He had carefully observed all of Class Zero's matches and concluded that the two players were definitely exceptional talents.

It's a pity that the little girl named Gu Yue was taken away by the Spirit Pagoda ahead of time, but it's still good that we can still get two more.

“My name is Zang Xin. If you don’t mind, you can call me Lao Zang.”

Zang Xin smiled warmly and pointed to the sofa next to them.

"Come, sit down and talk."

His gentle demeanor was like a spring breeze, easing the tension between the two of them.

"Thank you, Lord Palace Master!"

Jiang Yi and the other man exchanged a glance and sat down on the sofa next to him as instructed. Of course, they couldn't actually call him Lao Zang.

"I watched your match, and your performance was outstanding!"

After the two sat down, Zang Xin looked at them approvingly, and then took out two antique-style badges and placed them on the table, gently pushing them in front of the two.

"Therefore, on behalf of the Tang Sect, I formally invite you to be promoted to core disciples."

(End of this chapter)