Douluo Continent: I, the world's greatest immortal master, have taken Ning Rongrong as my disci

Chapter 126 Tang Hao's Anger: You raised my son like this, what crime have you committed?

"Teacher Su, congratulations! Taoyuan Academy has won the championship in this Soul Master Competition. These children are the champions, and you, Teacher Su, are the champion's teacher, truly deserving of the title."

"The Papal Palace had many misunderstandings with Peach Blossom Academy before. We hope that Teacher Su will not hold a grudge. The Spirit Hall is willing to maintain a friendly relationship with Peach Blossom Academy forever."

"These are the rewards for this competition: three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones, and a special token I crafted for you, Teacher Su—the First Master's Token of the Papal Palace. There is only one such token in the world. It is a command given to Teacher Su by the Papal Palace. At any time, any soul master below the rank of Elder shall obey Teacher Su's orders."

Pope Bibi Dong personally presented the three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones to Peach Blossom Academy, but Su Ran did not go to receive them, instead having Ning Rongrong do it for him.

This caused a hint of regret to appear on Pope Bibi Dong's exquisite face, her slender, jade-like fingers gently stroking:
It seems that Teacher Su still harbors some reservations about the Papal Palace and is wary of me.

Ning Rongrong accepted the three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones, and her expression changed slightly. Even for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, these were very precious items.

As for this so-called "First Master's Decree," it is slightly larger than the Pope's Decree, but the patterns are completely different. The Master's Decree only has three martial spirit designs: a six-winged angel, a purple spider, and a peach blossom branch that is carved most brilliantly in the very center.

After the students finished receiving their awards, Su Ran didn't even turn her head. She simply waved the token casually, sending it tracing a graceful arc through the air before it landed perfectly between the hands of the tall angel statue in front of the Papal Palace.

At the same time, three peach blossom branches flew towards Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

Turning back again, he saw Su Ran had already reached the exit, and said calmly:
"I don't need the token. I am not a member of the Spirit Hall, nor do I need such a privilege token. I only believe that truth is based on strength."

"Sword Douluo, as we agreed before, we will exchange three sword techniques. The sword intent is contained within the peach branch. I hope it will be useful to you."

"Alright, girls, we've been out for so long, it's time for us to go back to the academy. Your teacher has some rewards for you."

Su Ran remained unmoved by Pope Bibidon's overtures. He knew that this woman was no pushover.

"The teacher gives a reward?"

"Is there a reward that can fulfill any of our requests?"

Hearing that the teacher had another reward for winning, the girls looked even more excited, even happier than when they received the three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones from the Papal Palace.

The students from Tianshui Academy and the Botanical Academy—the Mu Yunzhu sisters, Shui Yue'er, and other girls—also had their eyes light up:
"Do we get any prizes for the runner-up and third place?"

"Yes, children, yes, teachers never show favoritism."

……

【Ding--】

[Detected that the host's student has won the Soul Master Competition for the first time. Reward: Host's Soul Power increased by 30%, the age of all Soul Rings increased by 10000 years, the mastery level of all Ultimate Techniques increased by 30%, suitable for a seven-person team to cultivate Grandmaster-level Ultimate Techniques *7...]

[The host's student has won the runner-up prize in the competition. The reward for the host is a 10% increase in soul power, a 3000-year increase in the age of all soul rings, a 10% increase in the mastery of all ultimate skills, 2 chances to draw advanced cultivation techniques, and 2 rare flowers and herbs...]

[The host disciple has won third place in the Soul Master Grand Prix. The host's soul power has increased by 5%, the age of all soul rings has increased by 1000 years, the mastery level of all ultimate skills has increased by 5%, and there is one chance to draw an advanced cultivation technique...]

[Epic-level Master's Crown Upgrade → Glorious Master's Crown, gaining the Glorious Master buff: For each disciple in the Peach Blossom Domain, the host gains a 20% increase in all attributes, up to a maximum of 400%]

As Su Ran led his students out of the Papal Palace with great confidence and high spirits, the system's final rewards were also distributed.

Su Ran's soul power is also incredibly close to that of a level 95 Super Douluo. He has acquired many techniques, unique skills, and mastery levels, and his martial arts proficiency has reached a state of perfection.

Meanwhile, the powerful and esteemed Pope Bibidon was completely captivated by Su Ran's dashing gesture.

Watching Su Ran's carefree departing figure, and glancing again at the token in the angel statue's hand, Hu Liena was lost in thought:
"Teacher, he's so handsome and dashing."

He left just like that, so calmly and casually, indifferent to the ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, and even showing no attachment to the exclusive token given to him by his teacher.

"Yes, you can't find another person like that on the entire continent."

Pope Bibidon murmured:

"Nana, do you think it's time for your teacher to find a man after being single for so long?"

"Huh?" Hu Liena was stunned.

"But teacher, Ms. Su doesn't seem very interested in you."

"Nana, you're still young and don't understand. I believe that's just Teacher Su playing hard to get and pretending to be calm."

"Is that really true, teacher?"

"Of course!"

...Outside Wuhun City.

A cold wind howled, and the night was desolate.

Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, his face filled with sorrow, rode in a wheelchair along the main road. The Papal Palace had been abandoned, Liu Erlong was disheartened, and he had lost the competition. Even though the weather was still relatively mild, he felt the snow and cold wind, and his whole body was cold.

“Xiao Gang, things have come to this, don’t be too sad. They don’t know, but I understand you. You’ve done your best. My abilities are limited. The only thing I can do for you now is to send you back to Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus.”

On the night road, only Flander appeared and said to Yu Xiaogang:

"Stop being stubborn. You're unable to move or speak right now. If you don't back down and return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, what will you do in the future?"

"The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan is one of the top three clans, so at least they can provide you with a decent old age."

"With this defeat in the competition, our team has fallen apart. Hongjun is seriously injured. Not only is his leg lame, but although the evil fire has been suppressed, his meridians have been damaged by the cold. We don't know how long it will take for him to recover."

"Mu Bai has been taken away by Crown Prince Davis of Xingluo. His fate is uncertain, and we may never see him again. We are powerless to protect him."

"Little O also suffered a great blow in this competition."

"Shrek Academy is completely bankrupt now. I'm sending you back to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan. I'm also planning to go back and open a small shop, and live a quiet, uneventful life. Sigh..."

"Actually, Xiaogang, you haven't lost out in your life. I've always envied you. Look at you, born into a prominent family, with the best learning resources, and you were once in love with the Pope. Erlong loved you so much too... If only I were you. But you really deserve to die."

“Erlong loves you so much, yet you still treat her as a tool. Sometimes, I really think you’re a beast.”

"However, there's no point in saying all this now. If you were guilty, you've already been punished..."

Flander sighed, never imagining that their golden trio would end up like this.

But upon hearing Flander's words, Yu Xiaogang, already tormented, became agitated. He glared fiercely at Flander, shoved him away, as if to say:
You dare to mock me?

Even you're kicking someone when they're down?

roll!
Get out of here, all of you!!!
"Fine, fine, you're arrogant, you're powerful, you're amazing. You've become such a mess and you're still throwing a tantrum? If you're really capable, then find your own way to survive. I don't care anymore."

Flander gave Yu Xiaogang a thumbs up, intending to turn and leave, but then remembered the mental pressure Yu Xiaogang had put on him over the years and the money he had spent on him. He turned around and kicked Yu Xiaogang to the ground.
"Damn it, you're already in this state, and you're still taking it out on me. You're giving me too much credit. If you ask me, Dean Su should just kill you. If it weren't for you, would Erlong have waited all these years? If you hadn't stirred up trouble, would Shrek Academy have gone bankrupt?"

"If it weren't for you, I might have already merged with Peach Blossom Academy and was living a good life with my students. Having a friend like you is the worst luck I've ever had! What bad luck!"

"Pooh!"

Flander spat hard on Yu Xiaogang's face, finally venting his anger and feeling much better.

It turned around, flapped its wings, and disappeared into the night.

Yu Xiaogang was covered in a mess and tried to get up from the ground, but it was incredibly difficult for him to get back into his wheelchair.

Looking at the bright moonlight, Yu Xiaogang felt extremely sad. He had many things he wanted to say, but he couldn't say them.

How did he end up like this, abandoned by everyone?
His envisioned future was one where he had endured humiliation and hardship for thirty years, finally witnessing the emergence of twin martial soul geniuses from the Clear Sky Sect. Under his tutelage, these geniuses would become legends in the soul master world, making everyone understand that Yu Xiaogang had returned, bringing with him a disciple capable of shaking the continent. The Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would all become his allies…

How could it be... how could it be like this now?

Tears streamed down his weathered face. He really couldn't hold on any longer; he had collapsed. He had lost everything.

Through his tear-blurred vision, a young figure slowly emerged from the darkness. His expression changed; he recognized the other person.

"Thirty-three……"

Yu Xiaogang could only make indistinct sounds.

Who else could that figure be but the mistress?
I knew it! Xiao San is my most valued disciple. He would understand me and he wouldn't abandon me!

Until the middle-aged man's angry voice echoed in his ears:

"Yu Xiaogang, what a mess you've made! I entrusted my mistress to you for upbringing, and look what you've done to my son!"

"What is your crime?!"

(End of this chapter)