Douluo: Tara's Mask, the Ultimate Darkness!

Chapter 244 Gangzi breaks down, feeling hopeless.

surprise?

A smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face. She knew that the surprise her teacher mentioned was definitely not simple, and she began to look forward to it.

"By the way, Zhuqing, what are your sisters' cultivation levels now?"

Xu Xin asked curiously, "Without the immortal herb and without any other interference, how much can their soul power be improved?"

Sisters? She didn't have any sisters. Suddenly, she seemed to realize something. Her teacher really had a wicked sense of humor.

"Teacher, I almost didn't realize which one you were talking about."

Zhu Zhuqing spoke slowly, then looked at Xu Xin.

"Teacher, how many of them are there?"

"Apart from Dai Mubai who has reached the Soul Sect, the others are still only Soul Venerables."

"Tang San is level 38, the same as me. Xiao Wu is level 37, Oscar is level 36, Ma Hongjun is level 36, and Ning Rongrong is only level 35."

Zhu Zhuqing explained the situation, and Xu Xin simply nodded. It was pretty much as he had guessed. Without the immortal herb, it was already quite good that he still had such soul power.

Not to mention that Dai Mubai had to be dragged to extra training by Xue Beng every week, so it was a bit of a surprise that he could still reach the Soul Master level. But thinking about it, it was inevitable. After all, he was also a level 9 innate soul power, so it was only natural for him to improve from level 30 to Soul Master.

"How is Xue Luochuan's team doing?"

Xu Xin then asked.

"I don't know. Their training isn't the same as ours. It seems they went for special training. We haven't seen them for a long time."

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. Ever since the news of the divine succession came out, everything has changed, and most of the resources have fallen on the first team.

To be precise, it fell on Xue Luochuan. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy devoted all its efforts to cultivating Xue Luochuan. If it weren't for Xue Ya, the students of Shrek Academy might not have had many resources.

Xu Xin nodded but didn't say anything. All of this was expected; the allure of a divine position was not something anyone could resist.

They never imagined that the so-called divine succession was just a trap set for Tang San, the toad, and that they were merely there to make up the numbers.

Xu Xin didn't say it out loud. Instead, he encouraged Zhu Zhuqing, saying that the divine throne wasn't hers and she didn't need to put pressure on herself.

"Teacher, may I know who you are?"

Looking at her teacher, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but ask, "I've been a disciple for so long, and I still don't know who my teacher is."

"I?"

"Hehe, didn't your senior sisters tell you?"

Xu Xin laughed. He had always thought that Huo Wu and the others had already revealed their identities back then. How come they didn't know, judging from her appearance?

"My senior sister didn't say anything back then," Zhu Zhuqing said softly, she was really curious.

Xu Xin chuckled. He thought she knew everything? She hadn't come looking for him for so long, so it turned out she really didn't know who he was.

"Since you haven't said anything, let's wait and see. Finding out now would be bad for you."

"When the finals come, you'll know who your teacher is."

Xu Xin reached out and ruffled her hair. This little one, if she knew her true identity, would definitely feel much more pressure, and might even start overthinking things. It's better to wait and see.

Aside from those high-ranking officials, almost no one in the Douluo Continent knows Xu Xin's strength.

Xu Xin gave himself the title of Tara, which was both an acceptance of Tara's kindness and a sign of respect for her.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded obediently in agreement. She knew that her teacher was doing it for her own good, so she didn't hesitate. In just three months, she would be able to find out who her teacher was.

Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye. Today is the opening ceremony of the Soul Master Competition.

Unlike the original story, this time Shrek Academy members no longer wear their signature green clothes; instead, they all wear the uniforms of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Yu Xiaogang leads the group, his eyes filled with gloom, as if he has a pent-up anger that he can't seem to vent.

The person looks like a rat in the gutter, ready to strike at any moment and disgust you behind your back.

Ever since Yu Xiaogang woke up, he's been gloomy. Level 29, why? Why am I level 29 again?

Level 30, my level 30, my spirit rings, my Luo Sanpao...

Oh oh oh!
Mine, all of them are mine.

Yu Xiaogang pounded his bed heavily, his eyes filled with disbelief. He had clearly absorbed the soul ring, he had clearly absorbed it!

Why? Who is trying to harm me?!
My level 30, my Soul Master!

Yu Xiaogang's ferocity made the scars on his face look even more vicious, terrifying and horrifying; he was clearly no good person.

"Teacher, teacher, you're awake!" Toad Tang San immediately ran over, anxiously looking at the awakened Yu Xiaogang.

Upon seeing Toad Tang San, Yu Xiaogang's eyes immediately lit up, and he grabbed Toad Tang San's shoulders tightly with both hands: "Xiao San, why, why is this happening? Why am I back to level 29? Why is this happening?"

"Tell me, tell me now!"

Those hands dug deep into Toad Tang San's flesh, their eyes fixed on Toad Tang San, determined to find out the reason.

This was the first time Tang San, the toad, had seen Yu Xiaogang's terrifying gaze. How could his teacher's eyes be so frightening? Was this really the teacher he knew?
Tang San, the toad, quickly broke free from Yu Xiaogang's grasp. The already extremely weak Yu Xiaogang collapsed onto the bed, tears of resentment streaming from the corners of her eyes.

Why? I've already broken through level 30! Why is God doing this to me?
"Do not!!!!"

Yu Xiaogang roared, and at the same time, the sound of snowflakes falling seemed to echo in the room...

"Teacher, teacher, it's alright, it's alright, you can still cultivate back to normal."

Tang San, the toad, immediately spoke up, loudly addressing Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang lay tightly on the bed, feeling like everyone was bullying her. Tears streamed silently down her face. At that moment, Yu Xiaogang seemed to have lost all her strength.

Why does fate have to treat me like this when I've already succeeded? It gave me hope, only to leave me in such despair.

Hope amidst despair often leads to the next despair.

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's state, Toad Tang San was at a loss for what to do. He glanced at Yu Xiaogang, then turned and ran out of the room...

Yu Xiaogang, lying on the bed, was still crying; she had lost all hope in this world.

A short while later, Xueya arrived, and her first words were: "Xiaogang, as long as Xiaosan can obtain the divine position, breaking through level 30 will be a piece of cake for you!"

Tang San, the toad standing to the side, was stunned. "I never said I would help my teacher. Haven't I already helped him?"
(End of this chapter)