Chapter 217. The Spirit Hall was merely struggling to survive.
Furthermore, even if the Spirit Hall's reborn knew his past, what good would it do?
Tang San knew full well that he was chosen by the Shura God. He was well aware of how much the Shura God valued him. Even when the Sea God had bullied him, the Shura God had willingly forgiven him.
To ensure his succession, he had even ingeniously invented a dual-god fusion skill, allowing Xiao Wu to become the Shura God's scabbard, allowing him to simultaneously hold two positions.
Even after being killed by Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, the Shura God was able to resurrect him.
His affection for him was undeniable! The Yin-
Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire weren't Tang San's greatest opportunity; the Shura God was.
No matter how much hardship Tang San endured, the divine status of the Five Great God Kings of the Divine Realm was destined to be his. The Spirit Hall's reborn's struggles were futile. Sooner or later, the Spirit Hall would be destroyed by Tang San's hands.
This thought brought a sudden sense of relief to Tang San.
Suddenly, as Tang San and Tang Hao were walking, they heard a hissing sound behind them.
"It seems Tang Hao can't even display even 10% of his full potential now," Dugu Bo's voice pierced Tang San and Tang Hao's eyes, a chill running down their spines.
Dugu Bo stepped forward, and behind him, the Jade Phosphorus Serpent King spit out its foul-smelling fangs.
Tang Hao tried to mobilize his spirit power, but wounded by the Sky Crocodile, he couldn't mobilize even a single ounce of it.
"Now that my Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire are gone, and my granddaughter is gone too, it's time to settle our accounts," Dugu Bo said coldly.
Tang San steeled himself and said, "Your Majesty the Poison Douluo, it was the Spirit Hall that stole your Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire , and it was also the Spirit Hall that abducted your granddaughter. No matter how you look at it, this debt cannot be pinned on us, father and son. You can't just take it out on us."
"You're right. I'm going to vent my anger on you," Dugu Bo said viciously.
"I can't handle the Spirit Hall, not even in your current state."
Tang San: "..."
Tang Hao: "..."
"So, you're trying to vent your anger on us," Tang Hao said angrily.
If he hadn't been severely injured, would Dugu Bo have ridden on his face?
Dugu Bo said, "Indeed, in my opinion, you might have provoked the Spirit Hall. That little poisonous bug you mentioned, hmph, can take your life now, Tang Hao."
With that, the Jade Scaled Snake behind Dugu Bo stalked towards Tang Hao and his son.
Looking at the enormous snake head, Tang San struggled to maintain composure. He increasingly loathed his own weakness.
"Senior Dugu Bo, you and I both have an irreconcilable feud with the Spirit Hall. Instead of seeking revenge against the Spirit Hall, you're coming after us. Wouldn't that be giving the Spirit Hall an advantage?" Tang San said.
Dugu Bo hesitated for a moment after hearing Tang San's words, then said coldly, "But I still want to kill you."
"If you kill me, there won't be anyone to detoxify you," Tang San said.
"You've already told me the Soul Bone Poison Healing Method. While it has its flaws, it can still extend my life by another thirty years, which is not bad," Dugu Bo said.
"No, the poison in your body is already incurable. How can you guide it into your spirit bone on your own?" Tang San said, "Only with the help of someone who is well versed in the principles of poisons can you escape the torment of the poison."
"Besides, how much time do you have without the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire?"
Dugu Bo fell into deep thought. After a moment's thought, he came to Tang San, spat out a poison pill, and said to Tang San, "Boy, swallow it."
"Xiao San, don't swallow it," Tang Hao hurriedly said.
"Ba Ba, our lives are now in the hands of Senior Poison Douluo. If we don't fight now, when will we?"
Tang San took the poison pill and swallowed it without hesitation.
"That's my poison pill. Swallow it and it will aid your cultivation. But at the same time, if I choose, I can detonate it and instantly transform you into a pool of poisonous water." Dugu Bo said grimly, "My life is worthless, and even death is no big deal. But I can take you away before I die. I can see you have some talent, and you have a brighter future than I do. Taking you to hell with me is worth it to me."
"Once you've cured the poison in me, I'll detoxify your poison pill."
Dugu Bo then took Tang Hao and his son to Dugu Bo's place to help him detoxify.
This detoxification process took dozens of days. Under Tang San's guidance, the poison in Dugu Bo's body was slowly channeled to his spirit bone.
Tang San was also amazed at Tang Hao's understanding of poison. The two gradually began calling each other "Little Poison" and "Old Poison," their relationship developing towards the friendly character described in the original novel. However, Tang San also understood that after Qian Xunji revealed his intentions, Dugu Bo, realizing he had plotted against him, would no longer treat him with the openness and sincerity he had in his previous life, like a fleeting acquaintance.
As Tang San helped Dugu Bo detoxify, Tang Hao also regained some of his strength. While he wasn't at level 95 for now, he still had the potential to reach Titled Douluo.
With Tang Hao by his side, Tang San felt more confident in facing Dugu Bo. However, Dugu Bo didn't worry about Tang Hao attacking him, as he held Tang San's life in his hands.
The three of them, guarding against each other and supporting each other, passed day after day.
Finally, Dugu Bo's healing was complete. With Tang San's help, the toxins in his body were forced into his spirit bones. Dugu Bo's hair gradually lightened, eventually returning to a pale white, and his complexion regained its rosy complexion.
Dugu Bo felt himself, then suddenly patted Tang San's stomach, removed the poison pill, and swallowed it himself. He then said, "Little Poison Creature, as agreed, since you helped me detoxify, I will take this pill back."
"Old Poison Creature, you are truly a man of your word. Since I've helped you detoxify, Your Majesty, Poison Douluo, I and my father bid farewell," Tang San said.
"Since Yanyan is with Qianxunji, there's little I can do for you. However, I see potential in you to take on the Spirit Hall. If you need any help in the future, I'll do my best," Dugu Bo said.
Tang San nodded, and the two of them left Dugu Bo's residence and returned to Shrek. The entire journey took over three months.
Meanwhile, Qianxunji, having captured the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire and returned to the Spirit Hall, had She Long release Dugu Yan.
At this time, Dugu Yan looked at the surrounding environment and the several Titled Douluo bosses whose strength was even stronger than her grandfather. She no longer had the thought of resisting.
"What do you want to do?" Dugu Yan asked guiltily.
"Didn't you just hear that this palace of mine is empty, lonely and cold, and I need a team of maids to help me take care of this deserted palace." Qian Xunji said.
"You want me to be a maid?" Dugu Yan said in disbelief.
After all, she is the eldest daughter of the Dugu family, born into an aristocratic family of soul masters, and her grandfather is a world-famous Titled Douluo. How could she become a maid?
"You don't want to, right?" Qian Xunji's eyes flashed with a dangerous light.
"Yes, I do." Dugu Yan said fearfully.
"Very good, then sign this for me."
Just like that, Dugu Yan "willingly" became a maid in the Spirit Hall.
Currently, there were three maids in the Pope's Palace: Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Bai Chenxiang. Qian Xunji had generously helped Dugu Yan with her toxin problem, though, of course, he didn't use Tang San's flawed detoxification method.
After several months, Tang San finally returned to Shrek Academy.
Inside, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun had been waiting for him.
Dai Mubai eagerly inquired, "Xiao San, did your father take you to the Yin-Yang Eye?"
Tang San nodded.
Ma Hongjun's breathing became more rapid. He asked, "Third brother, where's the cockscomb sunflower?"
Tang San shook his head and said nothing.
Dai Mubai saw this and hurriedly asked, "What about my Qirong Tongtian Ju?"
Oscar also asked, "What about my Eight-petaled Fairy Orchid?"
Tang San said, "No, everything went smoothly when my father took me to the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, but halfway through, the Spirit Hall came to visit. The Spirit Hall captured Dugu Yan and threatened Dugu Bo to hand over the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. Dugu Bo backed down, and now the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire is in the hands of the Spirit Hall."
"What, Xiao San, the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire is occupied by the Spirit Hall?" Oscar asked in shock.
"Doesn't that mean my Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is gone?" Ma Hongjun's voice was a little broken. After the egg shattered, he no longer had that ability. The evil fire weighed on him, with nowhere to vent, and it was about to explode. He really needed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower right now.
Dai Mubai said, "Xiao San, even if the Spirit Hall attacks, the most they can do is take down those two useless guys, Jue Gui. Your father and Dugu Bo should be able to handle it."
Oscar said, "Right, right, right. At the very least, it'll buy you some time to plunder the immortal treasures inside."
Tang San said, "If it were Jue Gui Douluo, my father would easily deal with them. But this time, the Spirit Hall is sending out Thorny Porcupine, Snake Spear, Golden Crocodile, and Qianxunji, four Titled Douluos."
"Golden Crocodile—hiss!" The Shrek Three gasped at the name.
When Golden Crocodile Douluo appeared, they were already Titled Douluos. While dealing with them might be difficult, they didn't feel any pressure.
But now, the Golden Crocodile was an absolute threat to them.
Ma Hongjun angrily exclaimed, "Damn it! Why would Spirit Hall send out Golden Crocodile Douluo? Aren't those priests refraining from action until Spirit Hall faces extinction?"
"Damn it! What priests are Spirit Hall sending out? Why are they sending out so early?" Dai Mubai was furious.
In their past lives, these damned priests would only appear when they were fully grown. Showing up now? They're just playing a trick on us.
Oscar lamented, "My Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid has been taken by Spirit Hall. How will I ever marry Ning Rongrong?"
Of course, after venting his anger, Shrek was in a state of deep dejection.
Tang San's return not only brought no immortal items, but also two pieces of bad news: one was that Spirit Hall had seized the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, and the other was that the Golden Crocodile had resurfaced.
This meant that the Spirit Hall in this new life would be even more powerful and terrifying, to the point that the Shrek Three didn't know how to face it.
"There's probably more than just Qian Xunji among the reborn at the Spirit Hall. There might even be more than one, just like at Shrek Academy," Dai Mubai said solemnly.
"One of these time travelers must have witnessed the Spirit Hall's defeat. They knew about the rise of the Shrek Seven Devils, which is why they were able to attack you, Xiao San, when you obtained the Eight Spider Lances. They also knew about the existence of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, which is why the Spirit Hall was able to take the initiative at every turn," Oscar said solemnly. Tang San nodded and said, "I thought so too. Since we at Shrek Academy have reborns, it's no surprise that there are reborn at the Spirit Hall too."
"Damn it, damn it," Dai Mubai roared angrily. "Why let me be reborn? I've already become a god and am heading to the divine realm. What's the point of rebirth for me?"
These words revealed the thoughts of the Shrek reborns.
Their lives were nearly complete, requiring no rebirth at all. However, their rebirth proved even more significant for the Spirit Hall. They could leverage their early advantage to neutralize the Shrek Seven Devils, leaving them powerless to fight back. They were one step ahead, every step, leaving them with no chance of victory.
"Xiao San, what should we do next?" Ma Hongjun said tearfully.
Tang San said, "Don't worry, everyone. The Spirit Hall's reborns may know everything about our pre-rebirth days, but they don't know that we've already been chosen by the gods of the divine realm. I'm destined to become a god in this life. If I become a god, then becoming a god for you won't be difficult either. Before the gods, the Spirit Hall is merely struggling to survive. It's just that our efforts to defeat the Spirit Hall will be a bit more challenging than in our previous lives."
Hearing Tang San's words, the Shrek Three felt relieved.
Yes, Xiao San has the support of the Shura God behind him. The treatment the Shura God gives Tang San is simply unparalleled, and can be described as the treatment of a son. The Shura God may not have noticed the things happening in the lower realms for a while, but if the Shura God saw what was happening in the lower realms, would he let Xiao San suffer any injustice?
The Shura God would not let Xiao San suffer any injustice, and naturally, he would not let the Shrek Seven Devils suffer any injustice either.
No matter how hard the reborn people on the Spirit Hall side tried, in the end, it was just a last-ditch struggle.
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