Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

Chu Ci raised an eyebrow when he saw the three spirit rings, finally showing a hint of interest.

Therefore, this time, Chu Ci used his most proficient ice element and unleashed two sword strikes.

At this moment, in a room, a bald, burly man watched Chu Ci defeat his opponent with two sword strikes on the screen, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

He pointed at Chu Ci, then turned to Wu Changkong beside him and said, "Little Changkong, is he the student you mentioned on the phone yesterday who has the most outstanding talent?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Changkong nodded with a dark expression.

"This talent can't even be described as 'excellent' anymore." This bald, burly man had never seen anyone who could beat up the Dragon God Douluo Bei Bei back then.

When Chu Ci saw that Bei Bei's soul power was approaching the fourth ring until the final first level, it was only then that he put some pressure on Chu Ci, and Chu Ci had to go through a lot of trouble to pass.

The bald, burly man immediately grabbed Wu Changkong with burning eyes and said, "Little Changkong, you absolutely must get Chu Ci to join the Tang Clan later."

After hearing this, Wu Changkong replied, "Chu Ci has most likely already joined the faction."

“So what?” the bald, burly man shouted, his eyes wide. “His backing is comparable to that of the Tang Clan. With the prestige of our Tang Clan on the continent, Chu Ci will definitely be tempted.”

Wu Changkong remained silent. Although he had confidence in the Tang Clan, he had a peculiar premonition that Chu Ci would probably not join the Tang Clan easily.

While those outside were discussing how to get Chu Ci to join the Tang Clan, Chu Ci inside was still giving it his all to overcome the challenges.

A fiery phoenix soars, a thunderous serpent illuminates the world, and Chu Ci, wielding a fiery sword, clashes with Bei Bei, the final second challenger.

Chu Ci unleashed layers of sword shadows with her fiery sword, blocking Bei Bei's attack, which was accompanied by thunderous force.

Fire and lightning are the most violent elements in the world. Every time they collide, the resulting explosions make Chu Ci's arms ache.

Chu Ci's first and second soul rings lit up, and as his soul power was rapidly consumed, the fire element around him became increasingly dense.

"Rise!" The fire element around him condensed into a fire phoenix, which circled around Chu Ci along the trajectory of the fire sword. With a flick of the fire sword, the fire phoenix roared out.

As Beibei watched the fire phoenix flying towards her, lightning flashed in her eyes, and her fourth soul ring lit up.

A massive thunder dragon head emerged, its diameter exceeding one meter, and charged towards the fire phoenix with a roar of thunder and a dragon's cry.

The fire phoenix and the dragon's head collided, locked in a fierce struggle, neither willing to yield.

As the battle reached a stalemate, the divine scales behind Chu Ci were once again balanced.

A crimson flame ignited on the fire phoenix's body, instantly amplifying its aura several times over.

With a cry of the fire phoenix, the dragon's head was instantly shattered. The fire phoenix broke through the obstruction and burned Beibei to ashes.

"Second final stage passed, time taken: 21 seconds." The electronic voice announced.

"The final third stage begins."

Beibei reappeared, still a four-ring Soul Master.

Feeling that more than half of his soul power had been depleted, Chu Ci decided to finish the battle quickly.

Chu Ci closed his eyes, his remaining soul power completely exhausted, and used the same move he had used against the Flame Lion Clan at the Sunrise Spirit Platform.

The only difference is that the previous day was a crystalline Chu Ci, while this time it's a fiery Chu Ci.

Flame Chu Ci wielded a giant flaming sword, his aura violent and overwhelming, pressing down on Bei Bei with immense power.

With a single step, he moved in front of Beibei, and the flaming giant sword swept across like a falling meteor, its power unstoppable.

Bebe was tragically reduced to ashes under the giant sword.

"The final third stage, time limit: three seconds."

As soon as the electronic sound ended, a blue beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Chu Ci and taking him away from that space.

With a flash of light, Chu Ci appeared before Wu Changkong and the other three.

Upon seeing Chu Ci emerge, Xie Xie couldn't help but ask curiously, "Class monitor, how many rounds did you pass?"

"We've passed all three final trials," Chu Ci said calmly. "And you?"

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Gu Yue all lowered their heads and remained silent.

They had expected the gap to be significant, but they hadn't anticipated it to be this large. Chu Ci had overcome all obstacles, while they themselves had been soundly defeated.

Wu Changkong glanced at the four people, said nothing, and led them directly to a place that resembled an office.

"Sit down, I need to talk to you about some things." Wu Changkong gestured to the sofa in the office.

After everyone was seated, Wu Changkong spoke calmly: "You must all find today's exam quite strange. In the assessment, you all encountered opponents of the same level. I must tell you that these opponents you met in the Hall of Heroes were all real Soul Masters who once existed. Because they were simulated, you could only unleash about 70% of their true strength. How do you think your strength compares to theirs?"

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Gu Yue all pictured their opponents in their minds.

Chu Ci grinned and deliberately said, "I think my opponent is really not that strong. He should be a nobody in history."

Upon hearing this, Wu Changkong was somewhat displeased that Chu Ci referred to Bei Bei, one of the Shrek Seven Devils who was from the same generation as the Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda ten thousand years ago, as an insignificant nobody.

Wu Changkong pursed his lips, but in the end, he didn't say a word.

After all, if no one had known the identity of the man fighting Chu Ci beforehand, no one would have believed that the one Chu Ci had so easily defeated was a legendary powerhouse from ten thousand years ago.

After calming his complicated emotions, Wu Changkong continued to explain why he had brought everyone here.

"...The Hall of Heroes is similar to the Spirit Pagoda, both providing you with a place for practical combat training. Although the Hall of Heroes cannot increase the age of your soul, it will not harm your spirit."

"Of course, to gain experience in the Hall of Heroes, you need to join an organization and accumulate merits to use the Hall of Heroes."

"Teacher Wu, what does this organization do?" Xie Xie asked first after hearing the question.

"Tang Clan!" Wu Changkong slowly uttered two words.

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie were both shocked upon hearing this.

"Teacher Wu, didn't the Tang Sect disappear without a trace, or perhaps they're on one of the other two continents?" Tang Wulin asked in surprise.

Chapter 34 Detailed Discussion with the Tang Clan, Holiday Arrangements

Wu Changkong said, "No. The Tang Sect has never truly disappeared. That's right, the Tang Sect also has a base on the other two continents, just like the Spirit Pagoda. But on the Douluo Continent, the Tang Sect has always existed, and the Alliance officials know that. It's just that the Tang Sect doesn't reveal too much to avoid standing out from the crowd, but the Tang Sect is still active on the front line of upholding justice."

Upon hearing Wu Changkong's words, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie showed expressions of admiration, while Gu Yue remained unmoved.

Chu Ci silently rolled her eyes. It sounds nice, but the Tang Clan is actually quite secretive, though.

Within the Federation, the Spirit Pagoda and the Doves and Hawks are locked in fierce competition, with these two factions clashing the most. Even Shrek Academy pales in comparison, given that academies hold relatively few seats within the Federation.

They interfere in royal power struggles on two other continents, secretly manipulating the crown princes and vying for the throne.

What's wrong? Does the Tang Clan leader think that as long as the leaders of the three continents are all from the Tang Clan, there will be no war, since everyone is one family, and that's how justice can be perfectly upheld?

Ignoring the different expressions on the four people's faces, Wu Changkong continued, "The ones you just fought in the Hall of Heroes were members of the Shrek Seven Devils from the history of the Tang Sect."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin and the others finally realized which celebrity they had been fighting.

After Tang Wulin figured it out, he looked at Chu Ci with a strange expression. The class monitor had just said that his opponent was an unknown person.

Wu Changkong also looked at Chu Ci, wanting to know how his student, who had "offended his senior," would explain himself.

Chu Ci raised her eyes and instantly understood what Tang Wulin and Wu Changkong meant. She said calmly, "Alright, I'm sorry, Teacher Wu, I really didn't expect that the legendary figure of that year could be so weak. If I have offended the senior with any inappropriate words, please forgive me."

Tang Wulin and the other two exchanged bewildered glances. Why did this apology sound so off?

However, the only one who could so openly say that the Shrek Seven Devils were weak during the time of the first Spirit Pagoda Master was probably Chu Ci.

Wu Changkong took a deep breath before continuing, "If you join the Tang Sect in the future, you will have the opportunity to fight against the original Shrek Seven Devils."

As soon as Wu Changkong finished speaking, Tang Wulin instinctively shouted, "I am willing to join the Tang Sect."

"Teacher Wu, I want to join too," Xie Xie said immediately afterward.

After speaking, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie turned their attention to Gu Yue and Chu Ci, awaiting their answers.

The same goes for Wu Changkong. Gu Yue performed exceptionally well in today's test, and Chu Ci's performance was astonishing, so they were the main focus.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Wu, I'm sorry, Wu Lin, Xie Xie, I won't be joining," Gu Yue said calmly.

“Teacher Wu, like Gu Yue, I will not join the Tang Sect,” Chu Ci said.

"Why!" Tang Wulin and Xie Xie exclaimed in shock, and a hint of disappointment flashed in Wu Changkong's eyes as well.

"I've already joined another organization, so it's inconvenient for me to join the Tang Clan as well," Chu Ci explained.

“Like Chu Ci, I also joined other organizations,” Gu Yue echoed.

Tang Wulin incredulously approached Chu Ci and Gu Yue and whispered, "Class monitor, Gu Yue, this is the Tang Clan! The Tang Clan, which has a history of 20,000 years and countless riches!"

Gu Yue shook her head again. "I have already decided to join the Spirit Pagoda, so I cannot join another organization."

"I have already joined the Temple of War, and it is not appropriate for me to join the Tang Sect as well," Chu Ci said calmly.

The Temple of War Gods? Tang Wulin and Xie Xie had a question mark above their heads. What kind of organization is this?

Sure enough, Wu Changkong sighed inwardly; Chu Ci's backing was no simple matter.

At this moment, the soul-guided phone in Wu Changkong's pocket suddenly beeped twice.

Wu Changkong took out his phone, glanced at it twice, and then put it back in his pocket.

"Chu Ci, a message just came from the higher-ups of the Tang Sect." Wu Changkong's tone became serious. "If you are willing to leave the Temple of War and join the Tang Sect, the Tang Sect promises to give you 20% more treatment than you would have in the Temple of War."

Upon hearing Wu Changkong's words, Tang Wulin and Xie Xie's expressions first turned to shock, then slowly to envy.

Seeing that Chu Ci hadn't agreed yet, Tang Wulin was anxious and restless, wishing he could step forward and agree for Chu Ci.

But to everyone's surprise, Chu Ci waved his hand and said, "Sorry, Teacher Wu, I will not leave the Temple of War."

"Chu Ci, you need to think this through. The treatment you receive, which is two cities higher than others, is just the beginning. You've already caught the eye of the Tang Clan's higher-ups, and the resources you'll enjoy in the future are immeasurable," Wu Changkong continued to advise.

Chu Ci remained unmoved. "Teacher Wu, my entry into the War God Temple was approved by Temple Master Guan."

Wu Changkong's pupils contracted slightly. He had naturally heard of the War God Temple's deputy hall master, Guan Yue.

Thinking of this, Wu Changkong knew that recruiting was basically impossible. "Alright, everyone has their own ambitions. Chu Ci, just think it through."

"Tang Wulin, you should also carefully consider whether to add or not. In any case, I will respect your decision."

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie did not hesitate at all, indicating that they had made up their minds to join the Tang Sect.

On the way back, Tang Wulin looked at Chu Ci, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Chu Ci understood Tang Wulin's meaning and waved his hand, saying, "Wulin, don't try to persuade me. I won't join the Tang Clan."

“Okay,” Tang Wulin said, leaning against the bus window with a sense of loss.

"Don't look like you've been heartlessly abandoned," Chu Ci patted Tang Wulin on the shoulder. "Joining different organizations doesn't mean we'll never see each other again. We still have a long time to spend together!"