Douluo Continent: I, Tang Wulin, a Kamen Rider

Chapter 102 Returning to One's Ancestors? But I refuse!
Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin's lips twitched slightly, and then he said awkwardly.

"Ahem, it's alright, Teacher Wu. I think the Seven Devils from ten thousand years ago were already very powerful."

Sure enough, thankfully he didn't continue fighting; otherwise, a whole bunch of them might have appeared.

Fighting against remnants of the old era who possess some outdated martial spirits from ancient times, yet whose stats are potentially even more overpowered than his own?

Using the sword of the previous dynasty to behead the officials of this dynasty?
So it's true that the old guy was resurrected and came to the new era to dance and kill all sorts of people, right?

But, sir, you must know that times have changed!
It's been tens of thousands of years?

Do you really think others won't improve?
As you can see, even the strongest boss in Shippuden, Uchiha Madara, lived his entire life, died and was resurrected, and achieved the strongest form, Six Paths Madara.

Are they just younger brothers in front of young Boruto?
There's also Naruto, the protagonist of the previous generation, who only knew how to be a C-rank ninja when he was young.

Boruto, on the other hand, can already be a top-tier A-rank ninja in the arena, sweeping aside a certain S-rank Ground-type second-generation primitive man.

This is the difference between the era and the version!
Madara Uchiha and Boruto are less than a hundred years apart in age, and Naruto and Boruto are less than twenty years apart in age, yet the difference in their strength is already so exaggerated.

The so-called original Shrek Seven Devils were created a full 20,000 years before this era!
Twenty thousand years. Putting aside everything else, just looking at the strength of their martial souls, the original Shrek Seven Devils were already famous.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the number one auxiliary martial soul in the world, the Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon martial soul in the world, and the Blue Lightning Overlord is the number one beast martial soul in the world.

Hasn't it long since become dust of history, a mediocre martial spirit in the eyes of others whose commemorative significance outweighs its practical value?

On the contrary, the so-called defeated Angelic Martial Soul lineage, as far as Tang Wulin knew, was the one they had defeated.

In this era, they still have an Angel Legion Commander at the Limit Douluo level in charge!
Not to mention Ya Li, the Holy Spirit Douluo whose fame resounds throughout the continent; she is also a pure Angelic Martial Soul possessor.

So, where are they now, as former victors and the number one martial spirit in the world?
Anyway, Tang Wulin had never seen any of these martial souls online, and he hadn't even seen many titled Douluo with these martial souls.

Moreover, and most importantly, he doesn't know what others are like.

But Tang Wulin was never a proper Soul Master, or rather, he wasn't even a Soul Master!
Because he never relied on his own martial soul, Blue Silver Grass; he relied on his own fantastical omnipotent book!

For him, having a martial spirit or not makes absolutely no difference.

And Xie Xie, a peer who is also a genius with twin martial souls and innate full soul power, is an example.

If Tang Wulin gets serious and fights with the intent to kill Xie Xie...

Even if he only gave Xie Xie one hand and didn't use his martial soul, he could still achieve that.

With just his own Flame Sword, he could fight him to a standstill.

That's right, it's the kind of three seconds that would kill Xie Xie seven times over.

Do you even know what 1+1=11 means?
In terms of strength, Xie Xie's punch can only weigh up to six or seven hundred kilograms. How much strength does he actually have?
In terms of skill, Xie Xie is still being brutally defeated by Wu Changkong with his Heavenly Frost Sword, but what about his swordsmanship?

That is the overwhelming power that can be achieved through ultimate strength and ultimate skill.

Not to mention, he also possesses the ultimate fire on the Flame Sword.

In three seconds, with a serious attitude and a determination to kill, this is the fate of any normal person his age who faces him.

Moreover, this is his state before he transforms without using the fantasy book.

Once he transforms using the fantasy book, let alone peers like Xie Xie, he'll be unstoppable.

Even for Wu Changkong, the Soul Emperor, it would only take one sword strike.

So, when the so-called original Shrek Seven Devils appear, will they transform or not?
He transformed, no matter how much the system enhanced the stats of these AIs.

No matter how many come, when he gets serious, he can defeat them all in one move.

But if he doesn't transform, wouldn't he be worn down to death by these AIs who keep increasing their stats?
Thinking about this, Tang Wulin was speechless.

Isn't this Hall of Heroes of the Tang Clan a bit too much?
Are you taking advantage of their young age and playing with their children?
The Ascension Platform of the Spirit Transmission Tower is set according to the normal values, and there will be no modification during the process.

But why is it that your Tang Sect is only described as having half the strength, and in reality, you can't win, so you just get a tenfold boost from the backstage?

That's only because of Tang Wulin; if it were Xie Xie or any other person of the same level, it would be different.

None of them could defeat these enhanced AIs as easily as Tang Wulin could.

Seeing the silent Tang Wulin, Xie Xie stepped forward and shook his arm.

"Wu Lin, will you join?"

Tang Wulin, whose rant had been interrupted, looked at Xie Xie, who was struggling with his thoughts, and Gu Yue, who was looking at him from the side. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Wu, but I still have the same idea. I don't have any need to join any organization at the moment."

Seeing that Tang Wulin refused, Xie Xie hesitated for a moment and then said, "Teacher Wu, since Wulin is not joining, then I will not join either."

Gu Yue was slightly surprised when she saw Tang Wulin refuse.

After all, in Na'er's memory, Tang Ziran had told Tang Wulin quite a few stories about Tang San and the Tang Clan when they were young.

Tang Wulin seemed quite interested at the time, but now it seems that it's not what she thought.

But seeing Tang Wulin's genuine expression, Gu Yue pondered for a moment before speaking.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Wu, if they're not joining, then I won't join either!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Changkong was stunned.

You should know that today's test was an event he specially organized to recruit the two geniuses, Tang Wulin and Gu Yue, into the Tang Sect.

But why didn't either of them come in?
Could it be that the Tang Clan has been in seclusion for too long, and their legend has faded from the martial arts world?

"There's no need to rush into a decision. You can think about it carefully. My organization offers many benefits and perks."

"For example, Xie Xie, the Demon Rabbit Douluo Jiang Nannan who defeated you before relied on a footwork technique from our Tang Sect called 'Ghost Shadow Step,' which allowed him to easily and completely overwhelm your speed."

"If you join the Tang Clan, you will also have access to learn this technique."

"Of course, there's also Tang Wulin, and those Seven Devils who couldn't have withstood a single move from you."

"It was only after unleashing the other half of my strength and using another hand technique of our Tang Clan called 'Mysterious Jade Hand' that I was able to easily catch your sword with my bare hands."

Listening to Wu Changkong's explanation, Tang Wulin also remembered that virtual Huo Yuhao and virtual Beibei.

When they used Frost Gauntlets and Thunder Claws to catch his Fiery Sword, their hands did indeed seem to emit a layer of white fluorescence.

but.
What does this have to do with that super-enhanced version of Jiang Nannan catching his flaming sword with high heels?!

Could it be that the so-called Mysterious Jade Hand can be applied to jade feet?

Xuan Yu feet, right?
Tang Wulin also fell silent. It would have been better if Wu Changkong hadn't explained; the more he explained, the more unreliable Tang Wulin felt about this organization.

As the trial participant, I am too strong, and it's not your fault that you didn't adjust the AI's values ​​properly.

But you could just specify the difficulty level of that hero so I can choose for myself.

But you can't just say that this is his true strength, and that it's only gradually being unlocked as you get stronger!
Tang Wulin isn't blind!
He didn't know about the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Spirit Eye, or the Ice Jade Scorpion Martial Soul.

But when did the Soft-Boned Rabbit become so strong?
How come Tang Wulin, who also possesses the bloodline of the Soft Bone Rabbit, didn't know?
Or is it that your Tang Sect's system understands the Soft Bone Rabbit better than I, the owner of the Soft Bone Rabbit bloodline?
Unreliable, truly unreliable. Considering his identity as a novelist and time traveler, this is just like some companies from his previous life.

It's like subtly exaggerating your company's strength during the interview process.

The problem is that he never intended to join any other organization, nor was he a job applicant!
So what's with the Tang Clan's arrogant attitude?

Seeing Tang Wulin still silent, Wu Changkong couldn't sit still any longer.

Others may choose not to join, but Tang Wulin is a legitimate successor of the Tang Clan!
He possesses the bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor and the Clear Sky Hammer, as well as a storybook martial soul that is extremely rare, capable of writing self-created soul skills.

With such aptitude, such innate cultivation techniques and a divine body, why not join the Tang Sect?
What is this if not a waste of resources?
After much deliberation, Wu Changkong couldn't help but make one last attempt to persuade him to stay.

"Wu Lin, I think you should know the legend of Tang San, the founder of the Tang Sect and the God of the Sea."

"Since the departure of the Sea God Tang San, the successive sect leaders of the Tang Sect have all cultivated with the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul as their goal."

"But let alone the Tang Sect, in the entire world, there has been no Blue Silver Emperor Soul Master other than the Sea God Tang San in the past tens of thousands of years."

"However, due to the special nature of your second spirit, you successfully evolved your first spirit, Blue Silver Grass, into Blue Silver Emperor."

"To become the only person in ten thousand years to possess the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul, and also the inheritor of the Clear Sky Hammer."

"It's a perfect replica of the martial soul configuration of Tang San, the Sea God and ancestor of the Tang Sect, before he became a god."

"So, you should now understand your current position in the Tang Sect's heart, right?"

"So even so, you still insist on your decision not to join the Tang Sect?"

Despite Wu Changkong's attempts to persuade him to stay and his almost explicit suggestion, Tang Wulin still showed no intention of changing his mind; he remained true to his original intentions.

He wasn't going to waste his time putting on a shackle just for a few useless cultivation techniques.

Moreover, there is a significant discrepancy between the organization's ideology and its actual actions.

In addition, there was the forced increase in his stats during his trial.

He really felt that this organization was a bit too "stingy".

"I'm sorry, Ms. Wu, I..."

At this time.

"Hey kid, if you ask me, why don't you just join our Tang Clan? What are you even thinking about?"

Before Tang Wulin could finish speaking, a figure suddenly appeared in front of everyone and interrupted him.

"With your martial spirit configuration and your pretty face, even if you were a piece of trash, our Tang Sect would still cultivate you as our flagship."

"Moreover, not to mention you're not a waste, you're a very good genius Soul Master."

"Therefore, as long as you join our Tang Clan, all of our Tang Clan's techniques and resources will be made available to you, allowing you to become stronger and more perfect."

"For example, the footwork you just used was quite good, almost as good as our Tang Clan's secret technique, Ghost Shadow Step, but it still has some shortcomings."

"It's alright. Once you join our Tang Clan, we will help you improve your footwork. Don't worry."

"Moreover, the Blue Silver Emperor and Clear Sky Hammer bloodlines in your body, as well as your surname, have long proven that you were born a legitimate direct descendant of our Tang Clan."

"So we're all one family. This is a simple matter of recognizing our ancestors and returning to our roots. What else are you considering?"

As they were talking, the man casually sat down on the sofa next to Wu Changkong.

Seeing this, Wu Changkong frowned slightly and moved to the side.

Tang Wulin was also stunned when he heard this.

what?
Did he really hear that right?
Does his current appearance and personality really make him seem easy to talk to?
Well, the way he usually acts in front of Wu Changkong, Xie Xie, and others does seem to be very easy to talk to.

But it helped him improve his experience of searching for plum blossoms in the snow.
Thinking of this, Tang Wulin fell silent again.

He didn't know why the Tang Clan's so-called "Ghost Shadow Step" was so bad, and why no one in the Tang Clan had improved it in the past tens of thousands of years.

Or perhaps it's because the current state is already the result of tens of thousands of years of improvements made by the Tang Clan.

but.
If you admire his footwork, so be it. There's no need to give yourself a plaque for it.
Why does it seem like Tang Wulin is begging them to help him improve things?
Moreover, and most importantly, what does it mean that Tang Wulin was born a member of your Tang Clan?

And the words about acknowledging one's ancestors reminded him instantly of a sentence from his past life.

"When you're poor in the city, nobody cares; when you're rich in the mountains, even distant relatives come to visit!"

how?

Have you ever taken care of me?
When I had innate level three soul power and Blue Silver Grass, did your Tang Sect send someone to pick me up?
Where were the people from the Tang Clan when my sister Na'er was kidnapped?
When I instantly kill your so-called Tang Clan ancestors and heroes, you'll start telling me that he's a true descendant of the Tang Clan and that you should acknowledge him as a member of the clan.
This almost made Tang Wulin, who was an orphan in his previous life, laugh in anger!

The night Na'er was taken away still echoes in his mind day and night.

He was too weak, which is why he failed to fulfill his promise to Na'er and was unable to protect her.

This is a pain he keeps buried deep in his heart.

And now, this guy is spouting nonsense about recognizing his ancestors and returning to his roots.
Thinking of this, Tang Wulin suppressed a surge of anger in his heart.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Wu, and this... uncle, I still insist on not joining the Tang Sect."

Then, with a resolute expression and an unwavering determination in his eyes, he continued speaking in an icy tone.

"Also, I hope that next time you will not mention things like recognizing your ancestors or being born as a Tang Clan disciple in front of me."

The moment he spoke, Tang Wulin's usual gentle expression turned serious, and a chill flashed in his eyes, a chill that seemed to freeze everything around him.

"Because, in my whole life, my family consists only of my parents, my sister, and Aunt Yin!"

"They are the people I cherish most in my life, and I will never allow anyone to desecrate or harm them in the slightest."

"I will use all my strength to protect them, even if it means becoming an enemy of anyone for them!"

Hearing that Tang Wulin once again refused to join the Tang Sect and denied his own status as a legitimate member of the Tang Sect.

The man panicked instantly and was about to stand up from the sofa to say something when...

At this moment, Wu Changkong reached out and pressed him back down, then looked at him with a cold expression.

"He's my student. If he doesn't want to join, no one can force him!"

Seeing that Wu Changkong was about to lose his temper, the man pursed his lips and obediently sat back down.

"Alright, everyone has their own ambitions. Since you three have already made up your minds, I won't say anything more."

"Anyway, with the talent of the three of you, you will shine brightly no matter where you are in the future."

"In that case, I hereby declare your final exams completely over. All three of you have achieved full marks. Now, take a break and have a good rest for a while."

(End of this chapter)