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"When did the two of you arrive?"
As soon as the two appeared, the [Heavenly Path] collected all available information about their arrival in Soul Land and transmitted it to Tang San, clarifying their identities.
It must be said that there are indeed more transcenders in this world than expected.
Could it really be due to the space-time turbulence mentioned by Extreme Fire Tianmeng? Tang San felt there might be deeper reasons; otherwise, parallel world's Huo Yuhao wouldn't have crossed over... Of course, this is something he cannot explore or investigate at the moment. He would need to reach level 100 first before considering it further.
"About a month ago, before Yue Xuan had finished construction here," Hawk said honestly.
"I meant the time you crossed over," Tang San clarified.
"We aren't very clear about that, but it should be from infancy... Our ages are similar to yours, just one to four, or maybe five years older," Hawk said quickly as Tang San seemed impatient. "By the way, we're fellow countrymen, so don't be so serious."
"Well, you know what they say, 'Chinese people don't deceive Chinese people,'" Tang San said indifferently.
Hawk gave an awkward smile and fell silent.
Tang Luoya finally broke his silence and asked, "As someone born in the Haotian Clan, why did you choose to join the Spirit Hall?"
Tang San was slightly surprised but, considering that this kid's entire early life was spent growing up in the Haotian Clan and influenced by it, he couldn't help but feel a trace of sympathy. "It's not my fault I was born in such circumstances. While the external environment has shaped who I am to some extent, at least I could freely choose my way of life. As for you, you don't seem like a transcender at all, but more like a true 'Haotian person.'"
Tang Luoya frowned, not understanding why he felt like he had been changed by the Haotian Clan's environment.
Hawk, however, grinned and leaned closer to Tang San, whispering, "That's right. I also think this guy has become 'indigenized' and has a bit of a stubborn streak."
"I can hear you," Tang Luoya said, annoyed.
"Sorry, I'll speak more quietly next time," Hawk responded cheerfully. He then asked Tang San, "Can we have a hug from you, big guy?"
"My orientation is normal," Tang San said calmly. "And what abilities do you have?"
Tang Luoya: "Blacksmithing, combat."
Hawk: "Strategizing, military advisor?"
Hearing their descriptions, Tang San could only respond with a silent "heh." The [Heavenly Path] had already transmitted their activities in the Soul Guidance Technology City, confirming their claims.
But—
Tang Luoya was at least decent at blacksmithing, though only up to a hundred forges; he had yet to find the key to surpassing that.
As for Hawk ... he was merely a dog-head military advisor.
In summary, they were just "ordinary people" with slightly better training talents than the average soul master, suitable only as muscle in Soul Land. Given their backgrounds, neither would choose to join the Spirit Hall.
If it weren't for this "Tang Duck" coming from the Haotian Clan, Tang San wouldn't have bothered with them at all.
As for mutual assistance among transcenders...
There was no need for it!
The other people in Soul Land understood him better than these transcenders did.
Walking down the corridor and passing by a fresh garden, the students and teachers painting there greeted Tang San, who responded warmly and greeted them back.
"Don't you know that Tang Yuehua might have come here to set up Yue Xuan as an undercover agent?" Tang Luoya suddenly asked. "Why haven't you stopped her? Is it because she is your aunt by blood?"
"The higher-ups in the Spirit Hall are aware of it, even knowing she will transfer part of the funds she earns to the Haotian Clan," Tang San said expressionlessly.
Tang Luoya furrowed his brow. "Then why haven't any actions been taken?"
Logically, there shouldn't be any students in this place; the Spirit Hall would definitely be causing trouble behind the scenes—such as threatening students or spreading negative propaganda about Yue Xuan.
"Because it doesn't matter."
Tang San's indifferent response implied that the opponent's concerns were rather simplistic.
However, this seemingly casual remark made both Tang Luoya and Hawk gasp in surprise—
How confident must they be? Just how developed has the Spirit Hall become?
Could it be that they have even developed nuclear weapons? Recalling the virtual panels of personnel seen in the Spirit Hall's sub-branch outside Soul Land, Hawk found it quite plausible and couldn't help but feel anxious—after all, when he went to Seagod Island for the Seagod Nine Trials, would he be able to withstand a nuclear explosion after becoming a deity?
The descriptions of divine power in the original text are actually quite vague, with many data inconsistencies, but Hawk deduced that the power of a mortal who ascends to godhood in the Douluo World should be incomplete and would require ascending to the divine realm to fully realize its strength by absorbing the "spirit energy of the immortals" as per the setting.
As for gods not being able to withstand black holes...
Black holes aren't actually that fragile.
Upon arriving at Tang Yuehua's residence, Tang Yuehua, who was watering the flowers, greeted Tang San with a smile and then looked at Tang Luoya and Hawk, asking, "Who are these two?"
Hawk looked at Tang Luoya with a peculiar expression and thought: Does Tang Yuehua not recognize Tang Luoya? Could it be that this guy has a secret crush? What an embarrassing fellow!
"This Tang person wanted to find you but was blocked by the students outside. To avoid conflict, I brought him in," Tang San said, pointing to Tang Luoya. Then he pointed to Hawk and added, "This one is someone he associates with, and I find him somewhat useful."
Hawk: "......"
Tang Yuehua nodded and took out a soul card, saying, "In Soul Land, it's impossible to get by without money. Here are one hundred thousand gold soul coins. Use them wisely; it should be enough."
Tang Luoya, who was in dire need of money, took the soul card and asked, "May I have a word with you privately?"
Seeing Tang San's nod, Tang Yuehua led Tang Luoya to a separate room, leaving Tang San and Hawk in the living room.
"So, aren't you worried that Tang Laoya might get involved with your aunt?" Hawk tried to make conversation, only to immediately slap himself mentally for his indiscretion.
Why would he even ask that?
"Disney's legal department might come after you," Tang San said with a faint smile.
"Heh, Tang Luoya, Tang Lao Ya—who chose that name for him?" Hawk replied awkwardly and then asked, "What will you do with me and Tang Laoya?"
"What is your martial soul?" Instead of answering, Tang San asked about Hawk's martial soul. "I sensed an extreme water element fluctuation."
"A trident."
Hawk released his martial soul, revealing a dazzlingly golden trident. In the center of its sharp tip was a water-blue gem.
Additionally, four soul rings of yellow, purple, and other colors circled around it...
(End of Chapter)