Chapter 90: Tang San – The Strongest in History vs. The Strongest in Sun Moon
If he dared offend Huo Yuhao, he would face Xu Tianran 's wrath. So even though his invitation was rejected, Xu Feng didn't dare say anything unpleasant.
Xu Feng said, "Then I wish Mr. Huo great success on his path as a soul engineer."
Huo Yuhao nodded. "Alright, I'll be on my way."
With that, he quickly departed.
Xu Feng also turned and left, taking out a flight type soul tool and soaring toward the imperial palace. He needed to report this matter to Xu Tianran .
Imperial Palace
Xu Tianran sat in his wheelchair, listening quietly as the kneeling Xu Feng reported his failure to invite Huo Yuhao.
Moments later, a contemplative expression appeared on Xu Tianran 's face.
"From Huo Yuhao's response, it seems he doesn't want to get involved in the struggle for the throne.
However, if I can bring him to my side, my ascension to the throne will be all but certain.
After all, this is the peerless genius whom Elder Kong himself has declared must be protected!
He was also the key figure in the Sun Moon Team's victory in the Soul Master Tournament. In the future, he will undoubtedly become one of the most important figures in our empire.
He might even succeed Elder Kong someday."
"Your Highness, what should we do now? Huo Yuhao was far too disrespectful! You are the Crown Prince the future ruler of this empire!" Xu Feng asked.
Xu Tianran smirked and shook his head.
"It's normal for him to refuse.
But I still need to establish a connection with him.
If he won't come to me, then I will personally bring him gifts.
My goal is simple: to build a good relationship with him.
If I can do that, then both Jing Hongchen and Elder Kong will naturally stand by my side.
Even if many royal relatives currently support my third brother, so what?
With Elder Kong backing me, they can't do a thing."
Huo Yuhao was still young.
In Xu Tianran 's eyes, he was just a child pure and easy to manipulate.
If he could successfully win him over, betrayal would be unlikely.
By then, Huo Yuhao would become a valuable tool.
And for Xu Tianran , the more tools, the better.
After all, his goal wasn't just to claim the throne.
It was to unify the entire Douluo Continent.
Divine Realm
Tang San stood among the clouds, a trace of melancholy on his face.
"Xiao Wu, if I remember correctly, based on the time difference between the Divine Realm and Douluo Star, today is my teacher's death anniversary.
Every year on this day, I think of how good he was to me.
But sadly, that ever passionate, righteous teacher… now only lives in my memories."
Xiao Wu also felt a pang of sadness.
She recalled how Yu Xiaogang had treated Tang San.
Given that one day in the Divine Realm equated to a year in the lower world, San ge mourned his master every single morning.
San ge truly was a man of deep emotion and loyalty.
But suddenly, a question popped into Xiao Wu's mind.
"San ge, I've always been curious why didn't you just bring Master's soul to the Divine Realm?
He could have lived here in secret.
As the one in control of the Divine Realm's Core, you could have concealed him.
If he stayed inside Big Brother Dai's house without stepping outside, even Destruction wouldn't be able to detect him.
Then, once someone earned a spot to bring a mortal to the Divine Realm, you could have struck a deal with them.
That way, Master could have lived here openly!
You're a God King you could offer something they couldn't refuse.
Master would have been able to enjoy life in the Divine Realm with us!"
Tang San froze for a moment before sighing.
"Xiao Wu, I am a Divine Realm Enforcer and a God King.
How could I exploit loopholes like that?
If I did, how could I set a good example for the other gods?
Besides, even if I had done that, Master wouldn't have been happy in the Divine Realm.
I know him well his greatest joy was developing his Martial Soul theories.
Only on Douluo Continent could he continue his research.
If he had come here, he would have lost his purpose, and that would have been unbearable for him.
Moreover, his death followed the rules of the world.
Gods must not interfere with the mortal realm, and that includes me."
As he spoke, images of Yu Xiaogang surfaced in his mind.
He still remembered the pure joy on his teacher's face when he had helped him break past Rank 30.
Perhaps… Master had been satisfied with his life.
Xiao Wu hugged Tang San's arm and said, "San ge, you don't need to be so sad.
I believe that even in his final moments, Master must have been proud to have such an outstanding student like you."
A warm smile appeared on Tang San's face.
He wrapped an arm around Xiao Wu's waist and gazed quietly into the endless sea of clouds.
After a moment of silence, he felt he had mourned Yu Xiaogang long enough.
A God King had to move forward he couldn't remain trapped in the past.
Otherwise, how could he govern the Divine Realm properly?
Changing the subject, Tang San said, "By the way, Xiao Wu, this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament was won by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy."
Xiao Wu blinked in surprise.
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy?
Shrek Academy has stood strong for ten thousand years.
No matter what the competition, Shrek always wins the championship.
Did Shrek actually lose this time?"
She rarely paid attention to mortal affairs.
With Tang San often busy, she spent most of her time hanging out with Ning Rongrong, the Goddess of Life, and other gods.
Tang San shook his head.
"Not exactly.
I never expected a descendant of Xuanzi to withdraw Shrek Academy from the tournament.
Completely unreasonable.
Shrek Academy is the strongest in history.
The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy is simply the strongest in the Sun Moon Empire.
According to my observations, both teams should have made it to the finals.
Yes, Shrek's team was weakened by the loss of several members due to the Evil Soul Masters.
But even so, I believe that as long as they had competed, they would have reached the finals and crushed Sun Moon, preserving their ten thousand year legacy!
Because…
Even if Shrek was about to lose, the moment Xiao Qi got injured or was about to be injured, I would have had a legitimate reason to intervene.
Even Destruction wouldn't have been able to object after all, she is my own flesh and blood!
If I intervened, how could Sun Moon possibly win?
Unfortunately, that foolish Xuanzi withdrew the team.
And I couldn't just have Xiao Qi tell him I would intervene!"
Xiao Wu listened to Tang San's masterful plan and smiled.
However, she was still worried about her daughter.
While time in the Divine Realm moved much slower than in the lower world, she still longed for her child.
"San ge, when will Xiao Qi return?"
Tang San thought to himself,
*"I haven't found the rising star yet. Xiao Qi hasn't completed her mission. How can she return now? If she comes back too soon, all my plans will be wasted.
Even though I have the Death God's Envoy as a pawn, he's just a low quality tool. A disposable piece.
He can't compare to the true rising star."*
But he couldn't say that out loud in front of Xiao Wu.
Instead, he sighed and said, "Xiao Qi is just too playful.
Once she's had her fun on Douluo Continent, she'll probably come back."
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