Douluo Dalu/Soul Land's

Douluo Dalu/Soul Land's
Chapter 157



Chapter 157


(TL by Bagelson)


Although she concluded this very quickly, Tang San did not mind either. Spirit Masters hunting ferocious beasts were very common in the Star Dou Great Forest.


The reason why he stayed here to rest tonight was because he had already reached the border between a thousand years and ten thousand years spirit beast. Continuing deeper into it, he would encounter ten thousand years of spirit beasts. When facing such danger, the goosebumps effect of the Deathgod Domain would be greatly reduced, and he would have to carefully deal with these spirit beasts to avoid danger.


As a result, he first stayed here to let his condition reach its peak. The more dangerous it was, also meant that he was closer to Xiao Wu. Therefore, despite the faint nervousness, there was even more excitement.


Although his relationship with Xiao Wu was somewhat vague as brothers and sisters until they separated, this feeling not only did not dilute, but instead made Tang San think far, much more. He was astonished to find that Xiao Wu had long since not been as simple as a sister. He could simultaneously also sense that Xiao Wu's greeting towards him was not a pure feeling.


What about wild animals? He was a hundred thousand year old spirit beast, wasn't that at the same level as his mother? Tang San only cared about the feelings between him and Xiao Wu, all of which he basically did not think about.


When he left Clear Sky School, he also carefully pondered what was the most difficult of the three tasks for him. It did not kill the title of Spirit Hall affiliated with the Douluo Title, instead reaching the eightyth rank in ten years, but killing a hundred thousand year old spirit beast.


Perhaps a hundred thousand year old spirit beast could be found. But a hundred thousand year old spirit beast could be human-shaped, and his mother and Xiao Wu were just such existences. When faced with a spirit beast that was hundreds of thousands of years old, could he really do it? The answer, even Tang San himself did not know. He let nature take its course. He had to wait until he was at the eightyth rank before he could have such a spirit ring.


Tang San did not know, he really did not know, and at this moment he was unwilling to think about it. There's still plenty of time. Five years had passed, how would Xiao Wu's delicate features change? He was looking forward to it. He even had the urge to immediately hold Xiao Wu in his arms.


After only eating a little, Tang San sat down cross-legged and started cultivating. The distance of his spirit power to the sixtieth rank was only a fine line, and since he had come to the Giant Dou Star Forest, he could not return empty-handed. As long as he could obtain some spirit beasts that were suitable for him, he would naturally kill him in passing and obtain his sixth spirit ring.


Just as Tang San was preparing to start cultivating, suddenly, a warning came through the surrounding blue silver grass. Although the information these lowly organisms such as blue silver grass provided was limited, in a huge forest filled with dangers like this, even the slightest bit of warning feeling made Tang San wake up immediately.


After all, that blue silver grass could be made to warn him proved that the blue silver grass hut he had made for himself was not enough to protect him, either, or even more than that warning for something unknown.


If it was a spirit beast, Tang San would not mind it too much. But if he found a human hunting spirit beast, the danger would increase by a lot.


In the outside world, Spirit Masters would mostly maintain a balanced relationship, and would not easily violate each other. But in the forest the spirit beasts were different. Just like when Tang San and the others first came to the Dou Star Great Forest and met the pair of Unparalleled Dragon Snakes, it would easily cause hostility. Especially when one party was much stronger than the other, people would even kill each other.


The residence of Tang San was already where he could at any time face the threat of ten thousand years of ferocious beasts. In other words, the chances of spirit bones appearing would be extremely high, and a strong hunting group would almost certainly move against a weaker group, just in case they could plunder spirit bones, as well, it would truly be a great fortune.


As a result, with the warning through the blue silver grass, Tang San immediately dispelled his thoughts about cultivation, a ring of blue light once again emanating from within him, the thick and dense blue silver grass around him quickly pulled up, in the blink of an eye already sinking to the ground. Everything in the surroundings was still quiet, as if that silver-blue grass hut had never existed.


Jumping, first finding a huge tree to hide in, then Tang San actually opened his Blue Silver Domain, his spiritual power completely piercing through the surrounding blue silver grass. Tang San discovered that, when his spiritual power completely merged with the surrounding blue silver grass, within the range he could usually spread his spiritual power, it was like he could see with his eyes, he said, and even a little further, his senses were also quite clean . The range he could touch could only be described as terrifying. It was just that he still could not use the blue silver grass to see clearly within range.


Like this, the range Tang San could actually sense was an area with a diameter of about five hundred meters. This was already a huge area, even within this area, Tang San was able to sense everything that was happening. He could even clearly see the leaves of the trees sliding onto the ground.


As he had the Blue Silver Domain for longer, Tang San slowly began to understand that it was not his Blue Silver Domain that was unable to sense a larger area, either, rather a larger area would gather greater amounts of information in his mind. His current level of spiritual power was already insufficient to process such incredible information.


Therefore, if he wanted to display the effects of the Blue Silver Domain better, what he had to refine was not only the strength of the Blue Silver Grass, his spiritual power was equally important. Only when his spiritual power reached an even more devastating state could the Blue Silver Grass have an even more frightening effect.


Right now there was nothing that could attract Tang San's attention within five hundred meters, but along with the opening of the Blue Silver Domain, the warning in Tang San's heart was also getting clearer and clearer, as well, this warning is coming from the south.


Tang San's spiritual power was focused, and the originally scattered Blue Silver Domain's investigation then also froze, gathering and releasing in one direction, and the search distance in a straight line immediately began to rapidly increase. When he focused all his energy in one direction, the original quest distance would increase to about three times that of the original, one thousand five hundred meters.


The five meter wide and one thousand five hundred meter wide investigation returned all the information in the search area to Tang San's brain in the blink of an eye. This time, he finally saw what the Blue Silver Domain had warned him about.


The target was large, it was really people, but more than one person, it was over twenty people who were quietly advancing in the forest, slowly approaching Tang San's location.


Relying on the help of the Blue Silver Domain, Tang San could clearly see over twenty of these people. When he saw their appearance, he could not help but feel shocked, cold sweat running down his back.


He carefully counted all twenty people. Walking the furthest ahead was a middle-aged man dressed in white, but Tang San could clearly tell that this was really not a simple middle-aged man, either, because he was the Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan of the Hall Spirit Hall. Behind Yue Guan, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan followed closely. Further behind were the twenty subordinates of the Spirit Hall in black battle uniforms, with manners, aged between forty and fifty years old. From the aura they distributed, Tang San could clearly sense that the strength of these people was still above that of the Golden Generation youth.


And carrying the back, is Guie Mei. Ghost and Chrysanthemum Douluo had always operated together, so Tang San was naturally able to figure out who the human shadow stains Tang San could not see clearly.


Two Titles Douluo, adding the three most outstanding people of the younger generation Spirit Hall as well as a large number of experts, what were these people doing in the Star Dou Forest?


It was impossible because hunting spirit beasts because someone in the Golden Generation needed it, what level does the Golden Generation have? With two Titles Douluo to fight, they were enough to even deal superpowers at the level of a Titan Giant Ape. Especially when they still have these experts. Others do not match the help of the Douluo Title transfer.


Thinking of this, Tang San's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Could it be that they were here for the same reason as him, as well as for Xiao Wu? The strength of the Spirit Hall was enormous, finding Xiao Wu in this Dou Star Spirit Forest was not something impossible.


Thinking of this, Tang San immediately caught fire from worry. Even his control over his spiritual power was somewhat unstable. Fortunately his spiritual power would be hidden by the blue silver grass while in the Blue Silver Domain, otherwise, even the fluctuations of his spirit power this minute would attract the attention of two Douluo Titles.


What Tang San feared the most was that they had succeeded. If they were really here for Xiao Wu, with such a formidable troop formation, how could Xiao Wu fight back? Even if the Titan Giant Apes of the past were friends of Xiao Wu, could they fight against this kind of Spirit Hall power?


Tang San had never been as scared as he was now, his heart that had matured especially after going through the experience in the City of Slaughter, was currently unable to be pacified. Maybe this is a mess of concern.


As Tang San pondered, the entourage of the Spirit Hall stopped, stopping at a distance of about five hundred meters from Tang San.


Twenty Spirit Hall experts spread out quickly, cutting down the surrounding trees, clearing the open space, arranging the felled trees on the edge as a simple fortress. But the two Douluo Titles and the Golden Generation trio clearly had a higher status than them, especially the two Douluo Titles that gathered together and sat quietly in the middle of the field, while Hu Liena's trio stood respectfully behind them.


The twenty experts were extremely fast, and in an instant, they had already cleared the surroundings and built barricades, simultaneously lifting the tents. They were clearly planning to rest here.


Two Titles Douluo stayed in one tent, Hu Liena's trio in another tent. It seemed like Hu Liena did not get any special treatment for being a woman. The other twenty people were divided into five tents, the layout vaguely surrounding the two tents in the middle.


Throughout the entire process, they actually did not exchange words, even when cutting wood they reduced the noise as far as possible. The two Titles Douluo and Hu Liena trio immediately entered the tent to rest, and the twenty people left five people to patrol the surroundings, the others took rations to just process them, and the twenty people left behind, without making fire.


At this moment, Tang San's spiritual power was extremely concentrated, carefully observing everything he could. When he did not find any trace of Xiao Wu, his mind calmed down a little.


As a control type Spirit Master with extremely powerful calculation abilities, Tang San did not feel as confused as he did now for a very long time. He did not know what he should do to these Spirit Hall people. Hide, follow them? If they were really here for Xiao Wu, there was no point in him doing this.


With two formidable Title Douluo existences, ambushing them even in a place like this where blue silver grass grew was impossible. If he was found, the opponent would definitely attack him heavily.


First go look for Xiao Wu? But Tang San did not know where Xiao Wu was, he needed to search as well. Then he would not be able to understand the movements of this terrifying Spirit Hall team, and it would only be more dangerous for Xiao Wu.


Compared to this team, no matter if it was Tang San or Xiao Wu, they were both too weak. There was basically no chance against them. Even if these people found Xiao Wu, how could Tang San stop them? Even if Tang Hao in his prime was here, he still might not be able to do anything about them with a frontal attack.


Anxiety is slowly subdued by reason. Tang San's mind began to quickly analyze, weighing all kinds of pros and cons and possible circumstances. Just when the Spirit Hall team finished making the camp, he had already made a choice. A rude and dangerous choice.


Jumping down from the tree, he quietly withdrew the Blue Silver Domain, no longer hiding its aura. Assuming a careful appearance, he quickly walked towards the Spirit Hall camp.


The reason for this choice was first of all because Tang San first wanted to know why these people had come to the Giant Dou Star Forest. Of course, this was also because their troops had Hu Liena, with an acquaintance like Hu Liena there, he believed he could ask for information more easily.


With Tang San's intelligence, she naturally felt Hu Liena's feelings towards him back then. To Xiao Wu, he would also exploit this. If they did not come to find Xiao Wu, then he could directly follow them out of the Giant Dou Star Forest, make sure Xiao Wu was not found, then return again to the forest to look for his tracks. No doubt this is the best situation.


On the other hand, if these people really came for Xiao Wu, trouble would be a problem. Although Tang San was unable to stop them, or even kill them, he could always make a warning. He could also do the same with his troops, giving Xiao Wu pointers in the forest along the way, helping him avoid them until they lost their patience and left.


For Tang San, although this was somewhat dangerous, it was undoubtedly the most active way to deal with it, making it easier to take the initiative.


"Who?"


Still a hundred meters away from the Spirit Hall's camp, Tang San had already been found, at least four silhouettes had already reached his side when the voice appeared, these loud cries were still being let out as they saw he was human.


Tang San considered his appearance to be disturbed, his expression wary.


Now that he was already surrounded, four Spirit Hall Experts with a circle in the middle. His previous feelings of his spiritual power and the connection of the Blue Silver Domain were not very strong, but now he could clearly tell that the four people next to him were actually suppressing his strength. In other words, their spirit power was at least ten ranks above it.


These were the four Spirit Sage level powers! Tang San was already getting more and more convinced by his estimation. If not for a hundred thousand year old spirit beast, why would so much power be sent?


"Who are you all?"


The ice-cold voice was filled with vigilance, Tang San's natural elegance had faded, leaving only ice and killing intent, according to his appearance when he first left the City of Slaughter. The Deathgod Domain instantly spread open without holding anything back, a circle of white light instantly spread out, mixed with an extremely ice-cold aura. Relying on the tyrannical domain ability, he rigidly cut off the suppressor key that all four of them possessed. Using the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, his figure flashed, and he was already separated from the opponent's siege.


The four Sage Spirits simultaneously stared blankly, they naturally also felt Tang San's aura spirit power was deliberately unleashed. A Spirit Master with clear strength under them could unexpectedly break away from the combined key pressure of their side's four Sage Spirits, and moreover ice-cold energy, filled with bloodthirsty killing intent, it even made their souls shiver.


However, these people were worthy of being a power specially developed by the Spirit Hall. As soon as Tang San came out of the siege, the four moved practically simultaneously, each flanking from a different direction. As they focused once more, Tang San was already surrounded by them again. The whole process just passed in the blink of an eye. It was also at this moment that the spirits of these four people were completely released.


Tang San took a deep cold breath. Appearing in front of him right now were twenty-eight spirit rings. The pressure from the release of the spirit made the air around it appear thickened. Although Tang San had already guessed they were Spirit Sage level, being simultaneously surrounded by four Sage Spirits still made his entire body toned.


With his current abilities, he would not be afraid of facing a single Spirit Sage alone, but there were four opponents, if it was really a fight, he might just be able to escape.


Those four Spirit Sages were similarly shocked. They were all part of the secret power that the Spirit Hall had developed over the years, not only did they have the backing of a great spirit power, he said, but their combat experience and all aspects of inner quality can also be considered outstanding on the same level. Facing this young man whose spirit power was clearly inferior to anyone on their side, still felt indistinct, especially back then when he was separated from their control was even more like facing an opponent at a higher level than them.


In front of the opponent's formidable pressure, Tang San's Deathgod Domain operated at its peak. Clear Sky Hammer calmly appeared in his hand, sliding it from left hand to right. The spirit power within him frantically surged into the Clear Sky Hammer, although no spirit rings were added, the deep aggressiveness of the Clear Sky Hammer was immediately released, though no spirit rings were added, that and the Deathgod Domain put out the best in each other, allowing him to temporarily withstand the pressure of four opponents.


A faint blue light appeared in Tang San's eyes, at the same time his left hand also silently stroked the Twenty Four Moonlit Bridge, the two Soul Finding Balls Clusters that were already within his grasp. Facing so many powerful enemies, even if he already had a plan, he still had no choice but to be cautious and timid. In case the events did not progress in the direction anticipated, he would still defend himself.


As the four Spirit Sages prepared to unleash spirit abilities, suddenly, an ice-cold aura spread out from the other direction, colliding with Tang San's released cold current, which was unleashed, two icicles that were identically associated with ice killing intent were moving rhythmically under the violent collision. In an instant, the air around him was filled with a flickering, bone-chilling, immeasurable white light that lay in the forest, making the trees within reach all tremble violently. With each tremble, the leaves seemed to fall.


But those four Spirit Sages came to a halt due to this sudden change, a bone-chilling cold current piercing through their bodies like countless steel needles, he said, making them have no choice but to focus on defending themselves, subconsciously retreating steps to guard their defense.


"Is this really you?"


A surprised voice echoed, three silhouettes walked out from the depths of the forest, it was the Golden Generation Spirit Hall. Due to their status change, the one walking the furthest ahead right now was not Xie Yue from then on, but rather the one who obtained the Deathgod Domain along with Tang San, Hu Liena.


Tang San's face, showing an icy-cold expression, the blue light in his eyes immediately disappeared as he looked at Hu Liena, turning into a stunned appearance.


The changes in his body and temperament were really too great, back then Hu Liena did not recognize him, and so did Xie Yue and Yan now.


Hu Liena quickly stepped forward, reaching Tang San in a few steps, a pleasant surprised light repeatedly flashing in her eyes. He wanted to say something, but also seemed a bit worried. Looking at Tang San's handsome appearance, all the experience in Slaughter City back then couldn't help but appear in his heart. It had been over a year, but he could not forget that short trip no matter what.


After obtaining the Deathgod Domain and returning to the Spirit Hall, given everything that had happened before, Hu Liena herself was also somewhat shocked. Why would he give his life and death into the hands of an unknown stranger at such a time? But he did not disappoint her either, and safely took her out of the Path of Hell. Although he did not say anything, he could imagine what big trouble he had encountered at the end of the road. Rather than saying he had come out of the Path of Hell, it would be better to say he had helped him. If not for him, he might not have managed to obtain the Deathgod Domain, and was even more unable to return to the Spirit Hall.


Towards Tang San, other than appreciation, Hu Liena still had some sort of feeling of blending gratitude and something else.


“Everything, he's my friend. ”


Hu Liena said to the four Spirit Sages surrounding Tang San.


The four Spirit Sages glanced at him, quietly drawing their spirits. Even if their strength was still above Hu Liena's strength, they still had great respect for his successor as the Great Pope.


Xie Yue and Yan also walked forward now. They had been together with Hu Lian the longest, and among them Xie Yue was also Hu Liena's elder brother. To a certain extent feeling the somewhat strange atmosphere that Hu Liena gave off, Xie Yue was astonished, and Yan looked at Tang San with an unfriendly gaze, even to the point that it could be said to be filled with hostility.


In fact, ever since the change in their position, Hu Liena was not only the leader of the Golden Generation, but also the future successor of all Spirit Hall. Such an elevated position even forced the strength of that Title Douluo level to show him some consideration. In the Spirit Hall, Hu Liena gradually gained what could be considered her own dignity. But where was his current appearance still showing the slightest taste of the Holy Hall Maiden Spirit Hall?


Tang San now quietly released a breath in his heart. When Hu Liena's Deathgod Domain released collided with him, he knew he had already reached his destination. What he wanted to exploit was the relationship between him and Hu Liena.


"I never thought I'd see you here again. ”


Tang San said weakly.


Hu Liena smiled slightly, her big eyes filled with charm staring fixedly at the ice-cold in Tang San's eyes without blinking,


"I didn't expect it either. Did you come to hunt spirit beasts? ”


Tang San nodded calmly, though,


"I am in the sixtieth rank. ”


These words appeared, and Xie Yue and Yan behind Hu Liena simultaneously gasped. Although they had also reached the level of the sixtieth rank, it had just. Their goal was to come here with this army this time around as well to obtain their sixth spirit ring, but the young man in front of them who could not be older than them, could not be older than them, suddenly it reached the same level. In fact, they were incredible figures even among the tens of thousands of Spirit Masters in the Spirit Hall.


Yan really could not bear it, and asked Hu Liena:


"Nana, who is he? Why haven't we met before? "


He and Hu Liena grew up together, cultivating together. They have been together for over twenty years. Hu Liena knew people she suddenly did not know, this was also an important reason Yan was filled with hostility towards Tang San. Yan had always believed that only he was a match for Hu Liena. Of course, whether this was his own wishful thinking, only Hu Liena knew.


Hu Liena's brows furrowed slightly, faintly saying:


"He is my friend . ”


Just a simple explanation, then he once again turned to Tang San,


"Tang Yin, just now it was a misunderstanding. Don't mind that. Our camp is not far ahead. They're watching. Why did you come to hunt spirit beasts alone, wasn't that too dangerous? ”


Tang San looked at Hu Liena, his eyes showing a hint of loneliness,


"If not alone, who would I ask to come and help me?"


Hu Liena stared blankly for a moment. For some reason, when she saw the loneliness in Tang San's eyes, her heart ached for no reason. He practically said:


"You still have me!"


He reacted just as the words came out of his mouth, quickly complementing:


"We're friends. Besides, don't tell me your sect won't help you get the spirit ring? You should know that, at this level, if you want to obtain a spirit ring that suits you, it is very difficult to reach by relying solely on your own strength. ”


"Sect?"


Tang San smiled, his smile was a bit sad, though,


“I haven't been a part of the sect for a long time. ”


Hu Liena looked troubled once again. The meaning in Tang San's words was very clear, but he found it very difficult to believe the Clear Sky Sect would leave such an outstanding disciple like Tang San.


Tang San of course tricked him. Regarding deceiving the Spirit Hall people, Tang San did not feel the slightest hint of guilt, especially for the sake of Xiao Wu.


She had learned many things with her aunt in the Moon Pavilion in the past year. Hiding his true opinion in his heart as well as hiding his mood was one of his mandatory lessons. Tang Yue-Hua had personally instructed him how he could change his temperament, and in different situations, in contact with different people, confront them using different methods and behaviors, she said, it's just that something like this can be done really well. As a celebrity in this group of graduating students, Tang San had undoubtedly already gained the essence of this.


It was only because he did not talk much and avoided stating it clearly, making it easier for people to believe. As for this drama, she did it for Hu Liena.


“Because it's a misunderstanding, then I'll go. ”


Speaking, Tang San turned around to walk towards the depths of the forest.


"Stop. ”


Just as Hu Liena was preparing to call Tang San to a stop, Yan to the side rushed over to speak first.


Tang San slowly turned around, looked at this young man who was truly releasing an intense enmity, and calmly said:


"Is there anything else?"


Yan coldly said:


“Soon leave Star Dou Great Forest. This is not a place you should go to. Our Spirit Hall has business in the Star Dou Great Forest now, other Spirit Masters can enter in half a year. ”


Tang San smiled. In that thin smiling expression, the icy cold on his face disappeared slowly, replaced by a noble grace,


"Does the Star Dou Great Forest belong to your Spirit Hall?"


Seeing it as if it was cleared in the smile of the spring breeze on Tang San's face, and still the grace he suddenly displayed, Hu Liena's gaze couldn't help turning somewhat dead. He had never seen Tang San with such a temperament. Right now, the man in front of him suddenly changed, turning from cold to warm, making him extremely uncomfortable. But it was only because of this discomfort that the handsome face was deeply embedded in his mind.


Yan became angry, coldly saying:


"You challenged? The Challenging Spirit Hall Authority? ”


Tang San smiled calmly,


"You're Spirit Hall people, I'm not. I'm just a free Spirit Master. You're the one who challenged me, not me. I'm friends with Hu Liena, not with you. ”


Finished speaking, he turned around to leave without the slightest hesitation.


A scorching heat suddenly exploded behind his back, even the pitch-black forest was also burning fiery red at this moment.


"Grandz!"


Hu Liena's voice sounded at the first moment.


Tang San did not turn around, but quickly moved three steps forward. These three steps are chosen very carefully, not at all in a straight line, but one step forward to the left, then again to the right, then turn left again for the third step. The split-second movement immediately made his shadow seem to sway, and especially at that moment, his aura became unfathomable.


When his third step touched the ground, using the top of his toes as a shaft, his entire body revolved at an astonishing speed, Clear Sky Hammer clasped his hands as it flashed, surging black light that suddenly spread out, tyrannical currents spread out in the blink of an eye, heavily colliding with fireballs over a meter in diameter.


Even without a single spirit ring, Tang San's body had long been altered by the spirit ring of the Blue Silver Emperor, and his Clear Sky Hammer was also urged by his fifty-ninth rank spirit power. So what if he doesn't use spirit abilities? He was still a fifty-nine rank Spirit King.


With a loud boom, countless sparks flew in all directions, the fireball completely shattered, and Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer also turned deep red. But he didn't pull the hair. Bathed after the hot flame, he did not suffer any traces of injuries from the elemental force.


The fireball exploded, appearing behind him, the body had already greatly expanded, the entire body was filled with heavenly flames, Yan.


Spirit Yan was the Fire God, and after the enhancement of the body, he possessed extreme strength. As these six spirit rings revolved around him, fluctuating, the light of the second spirit ring disappeared just like that.


"Yan, what are you doing?"


Hu Liena stepped to the side, already blocking in front of Tang San.


Due to the anger, her pleasant face already looked somewhat pale, releasing her soul almost without the slightest hesitation, long, fiery red hair strewn across her back, and it was still a stunning arch on his back and butt that even Tang San with his steady mind did not do. I dare not look.


“Nana, we can't let it go, this guy hates our Spirit Hall, we have to call him to be responsible. Besides, you also see, his spirit is the Clear Sky Hammer! Isn't he the Clear Sky School's person? We'll catch him and bring him back, it's a good deed. If he leaves, and happens to be our target, won't we waste all our previous efforts on this journey? Nor will you be able to explain that to His Highness the Great Pope. ”


The expression in Hu Liena's eyes was cold, as if she had returned to that time in the Hell Slaughter Arena. Seeing the expression in his eyes, Yan could not help but be surprised, Hu Liena had never used this kind of means against him.


“I said, he's my friend. Yan, due to the consideration of our many years of friendship, I will let you go this time. If there's a next time, don't blame me for being blunt. Putting up a sneak attack from behind, was it the job of a great man? ”