Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin's expression turned strange as he said, "Thank me?"
Could this Hall Master Liang have some unknown preference?
A normal person wouldn't have any reason to thank someone after getting injured!
Guo Xiaoxu stroked his beardless chin and said, "That's right, he said he'll remember this for a lifetime, and from now on, he won't let his guard down even against weaker opponents!"
Tang Wulin realized he was overthinking, and awkwardly laughed, "Oh, I see!"
Guo Xiaoxu took a deep breath and solemnly instructed, "Alright, I've told you everything. Stay within the Tang Sect for these days, rest and heal, and after you're fully recovered, there are two more tests waiting for you!"
He was more worried that the Dark Bell wouldn't let it go and would continue to target Tang Wulin!
Tang Wulin naturally understood the implication and gratefully said, "Yes, Hall Master Liang!"
After the other had left, Long Yuxue curiously asked, "Wulin, what do the other two tests mean? Haven't you already passed?"
Jiang Wuyue also said with some dissatisfaction, "Yeah, you managed to heavily injure a Hyper Douluo as a Soul Douluo, no one on the entire continent can do that!"
Tang Wulin calmly explained, "No, Sect Master Zang gave me three tests. Only after completing them all will he acknowledge me as the next Tang Sect Master!"
Ma Shan said in a deep voice, "Just one test is so difficult, the other two surely won't be easy either. Being the Tang Sect Master isn't easy!"
Aruhng optimistically gave a thumbs up, "Even though we don't know what they are, junior brother, we believe you can do it!"
Once Tang Wulin becomes the Tang Sect Master, their Blood Dragon Squad will also have the Tang Sect as a backer!
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Spirit Pagoda!
A Spirit Pagoda Member arrived in a panic and reported, "Reporting to the Pagoda Master, mere moments ago, the Young Tower Master sent a message saying she and Qiangu Zhangting were attacked by the Dark Bell, one of the Four Great Kings of the Holy Spirit Cult!"
The moment Leng Yaozhu heard this, her face changed dramatically, and she urgently stood up and said, "What?? Is Gu Yue alright?"
The former dared not hesitate and replied, "The Young Tower Master is fine, rescued by several Hall Masters of the Tang Sect, but Qiangu Zhangting, having angered the Dark Bell, is now dead, his body dismembered!"
"Currently, the Young Tower Master is bringing back his remains to the headquarters!"
After hearing all this, Leng Yaozhu's expression was conflicted!
She was both furious and somewhat relieved...
Furious that the Dark Bell dared to attack her most beloved "daughter," relieved that it was Qiangu Zhangting who died, rather than Gu Yue!
The Spirit Pagoda Member saw this and nearly trembled as he said, "Pa...Pagoda Master, please...please calm down."
A hint of murderous intent flashed through Leng Yaozhu's beautiful eyes, and she coldly commanded, "Pass my orders to have Spirit Pagoda headquarters and every sub tower conduct an all-out purge of Holy Spirit Cult strongholds around the Tang Sect!! Not a single evil Soul Master shall be spared!!"
"Anyone who opposes my decision shall be expelled from the Spirit Pagoda!"
She hadn't wanted to provoke the Holy Spirit Cult, but since her Outrage had been touched, they should be ready to face her wrath!!
The former swallowed, "Yes, Pagoda Master! I will inform the other sub towers at once!"
After all was said and done, Leng Yaozhu sat back down, trying her best to calm herself...
Then, she looked in a direction, "Everyone, sorry for the scene you've witnessed!"
Di Tian and others, upon being discovered, had also entered with grim expressions...
They initially sought out Leng Yaozhu to discuss matters regarding the army, but happened to overhear the incident with Gu Yue!
Di Tian's golden pupils flickered for a moment, "Lord of the Cold Tower, may I ask about the earlier situation?"
Leng Yaozhu had no intention of hiding and affirmed, "Just as all of you heard earlier, Gu Yue was attacked by the Dark Bell, one of the Four Great Kings of the Holy Spirit Cult!"
"Thanks to the timely arrival of Tang Sect's Hall Masters, she narrowly escaped disaster!"
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Sea God's Pavilion!
All the Elders had also received word of the Spirit Pagoda hosting a martial arts marriage tournament!
Cai Yue'er mused, "After so many years, the Spirit Pagoda is actually hosting a martial arts marriage tournament once again, and it's especially for Gu Yue!"
Feng Wu Yu said in a deep voice, "Just from this, it's hard to see Leng Yaozhu's intentions, but isn't Gu Yue the Spirit Pagoda's designated next Pagoda Master? To choose a partner this way is quite unexpected!"
Tang Yinmeng hesitated, "Could it be... Gu Yue is being coerced?"
Ya Li's beautiful eyes flickered, and she shook her head in denial, "No... this matter must be something Gu Yue agreed to, Leng Yaozhu is not someone who uses coercion!"
She knew her former romantic rival very well!
Turbid World pursed his lips, "This... is hard to believe, though not explicitly stated, Gu Yue and Tang Wulin should have already become partners long ago, but now, agreeing to host a martial arts marriage tournament, isn't that betraying the latter?"
Long Yeyue, who had been silent, glanced at Xu Sheng, "Elder Xu, what do you think?"
Xu Sheng chuckled slightly and said with a calm expression, "I wonder if perhaps Gu Yue is using this tournament as a way to solidify her relationship with Tang Wulin?"
Long Yeyue took a deep breath, "But... Tang Wulin is currently undergoing tests at the Tang Sect, who knows how long it will take!"
"If he doesn't complete the tests and return within three weeks, Gu Yue might be forced to pair with the tournament winner!"
Wu Changkong, with a firm tone, said, "Your words have merit, teacher, but I think Tang Wulin will likely learn of this from the Tang Sect, and given his character, he would participate even if he had to abandon the Tang Sect tests!"
If it were him, he'd do the same!
Cai Yue'er pondered, "Moreover, the Soul Masters participating in this martial arts marriage tournament must be many; winning won't be easy. How about we let the Shrek Seven Monsters participate?"
"At least if Tang Wulin loses, he can count on others!"
This suggestion immediately received the approval of the Sea God Pavilion Elders...
Long Yeyue turned her gaze to Wu Changkong, saying, "Longkong, please gather the remaining Shrek Seven Monsters and bring them here!"
Wu Changkong immediately stood up, respectfully saying, "Yes, Elder Long!"
He then turned and left...
Before long, he led Xie Xie and others into the Sea God's Pavilion!
Everyone glanced around the area and collectively said, "Greetings, Elders!"
All the Elders nodded slightly in response, while Long Yeyue directed her gaze at Xie Xie and the others, speaking, "We called you here to inform you about something!"
Yue Zhengyu's expression gradually turned serious, "Elder Long, please speak!"
Long Yeyue continued, "After a unanimous decision by the Sea God's Pavilion Elders, it has been decided to have you participate in the martial arts marriage tournament hosted by the Spirit Pagoda in three weeks!"
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