[Chapter 32: Morax Never Bore Grudge]
"Greetings, Lord Martial God!"
Zhongli could call them "friends," but they, aware of Zhongli's true "identity," could no longer address him as "Big Brother Zhongli" as they once did.
The disparity in strength and status often creates an asymmetry in communication.
The powerful hold sovereignty...
Seeing this, Zhongli simply sighed and shook his head.
The ordinary life he yearned for had turned into chaos after just one trip to Shrek City.
After much planning, he had finally stepped down from the throne of God, becoming an "ordinary person" with a touch of wisdom.
The plan succeeded, but things don't work this way in the other world.
With a wave of his hand, amber energy straightened the three individuals.
Zhongli then said, "You three friends, there's no need for this. I am merely a human with some martial arts skills. I am not worthy of the title of Lord."
Upon hearing these words, the corners of Huo Yuhao's and the other two's eyes twitched slightly.
Paimon even rolled her eyes.
Except for the correct punctuation, everything else in this statement was false.
Some martial arts?
Good grief, really?
Morax is versed in all eighteen kinds of weapons and masters them.
Most of the adepti in Liyue were taught martial arts and skills by him.
The title of the ancestor of all adepti is not without reason!
What happens next is even more outrageous... Human?
Hehe~
Paimon just rolled her eyes but didn't expose him!
"For the sake of the seafood dinner, I won't expose you."
Paimon thought to herself, trying not to look at Zhongli, fearing she might not resist showing off her knowledge!
To Huo Yuhao and the other two, Zhongli's words seemed so humble that they bordered on pretentiousness.
As the saying goes, invisible pretense is the most deadly!
I'm not afraid of Zhongli pretending, I'm just afraid that he truly believes it!
Martial God claiming to be just an ordinary person with some martial arts skills...
Then aren't these useless soul masters just wasting air while alive and land when dead?
They had never seen or even heard of a strong man with Zhongli's mentality.
When you're still feeling complacent about your breakthrough to Soul Master, when you're still comparing yourself with your peers, the strong ones who have reached the pinnacle have embarked on a path of returning to nature.
So, from the very beginning, everyone started from the same point?
What nonsense!!
You don't have to have strength, but you can't have no strength!
If Zhongli did not possess strength, even with his humility and politeness, he would still have to bow his head before Xuanzi.
But Zhongli happened to have the strength, and he could wield it at any moment, sealing Xuanzi's fate.
Huo Yuhao and the other two fell silent.
They truly didn't know how to respond to Zhongli's words.
Zhongli also noticed the awkwardness of the trio, but there was little he could do about it.
The gap in strength inevitably creates rifts in people's hearts.
You can be slightly stronger or slightly weaker than others, but you cannot be far ahead of them, let alone beyond their comprehension.
Once you surpass their understanding, estrangement becomes unavoidable.
"That's all…"
Zhongli sighed but did not press the matter.
"You three are new to Liyue. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to seek me out..."
At this point, Zhongli seemed to recall something, paused, and then added, "You can also go to Tian Quan. She will assist you."
Huo Yuhao, Tang Ya, and Bei Bei: "..."
You clearly meant to say they could come to you, but then changed your words.
This feels a bit unreliable!
"Thank you, Lord Martial God, for your guidance!"
The three of them bowed and responded quickly.
Zhongli nodded and prepared to leave with Paimon.
At that moment, Tang Ya clenched her teeth, as if she had made up her mind, and said, "Lord Martial God, may I ask a question?"
Hearing this, Zhongli paused and turned to look at Tang Ya.
He had a rough idea of what Tang Ya wanted to ask, and after a moment of thought, he nodded.
"Go ahead."
With Zhongli's permission, Tang Ya spoke, "Lord Martial God, my martial soul is only Blue Silver Grass. Is there any way for me to become stronger?"
Blue Silver Grass, what a despair-inducing martial soul!
This martial soul can be cultivated, but progress is excruciatingly slow.
She wanted revenge, but she couldn't wait until she became strong.
After saying this, Tang Ya released her martial soul.
As the martial soul materialized, three soul rings appeared, two yellow and one purple.
Zhongli stroked his chin and observed Tang Ya.
Just as he had expected, Tang Ya had brought up this matter.
Should he persuade Tang Ya not to seek revenge?
Who was Zhongli... No, he wasn't even human anymore.
He was merely wandering the continent in human form.
He, Morax, never held grudges and usually settled scores on the spot.
How could someone like him possibly convince Tang Ya to abandon her quest for vengeance...
After a moment of thought, Zhongli said, "Young friend Tang, I have some understanding of your martial soul. The path to becoming stronger lies in your mindset."
His words left the four of them stunned.
Just by glancing at her martial soul, he had grasped Tang Ya's situation?
This... truly befitted the title of Martial God!
Could he be the god of martial souls?
Tang Ya's mouth fell open slightly as she stared at Zhongli in disbelief.
Could her Blue Silver Grass martial soul truly become stronger?
She had come to Liyue precisely to grow stronger.
With a single glance, he had reached a conclusion...
For some reason, Tang Ya felt the urge to cry.
There had once been an opportunity before her, but she hadn't cherished it...
Tang Ya's legs weakened, and she was about to kneel, but an invisible force held her up, preventing her knees from touching the ground.
"Young friend Tang, there's no need for such formalities."
Zhongli shook his head and spoke calmly.
"I…I…"
Tang Ya's lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Now, she had nothing left except her identity as the leader of the Tang Sect and a portion of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.
Apart from kneeling, she couldn't think of any other way to express her gratitude to Zhongli.
Suddenly, Tang Ya's eyes lit up as a bold idea struck her!
Yes, she had nothing now, but she still possessed part of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record!
Wasn't the academy in need of books?
As the current leader of the Tang Sect, she could contribute this portion of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, allowing all residents of Liyue to learn the unique skills contained within!
After all, Tang San no longer cared about the fate of the Tang Sect, so as its leader, she wasn't bound by its rules.
After expelling Tang San from the sect, she would immediately disband the Tang Sect and let that old man die of anger!
"Lord Martial God, to be honest, I am the current leader of the Tang Sect, Tang Ya."
Tang Ya bowed to Zhongli and continued, "The Tang Sect has fallen into decline. Now, only Bei Bei, Huo Yuhao, and I remain."
"After arriving in Liyue, I felt a sense of belonging here. This is exactly the place I've longed for."
"Therefore, as the current leader of the Tang Sect, I have decided to contribute the Tang Sect's secret, the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, to Liyue Academy!"
"Any resident of Liyue may study it freely!"
Her words left Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao stunned.
Was Xiao Ya (the Sect Leader) going head-to-head with the Sea God Tang San?
Tang San couldn't stop her from telling the story, but she was determined to share it!