Chapter 277: Tang San Returns to the Continent
Tang Chen's return to Douluo Continent was like a nuclear explosion, shocking the entire continent.
The once arrogant Spirit Hall Empire, upon hearing that Tang Chen had returned to the world of soul masters, seemed to have scaled back its actions, no longer as aggressive as before.
Soon after, the Supreme Elder Qian Daoliu, who had been missing for countless years, also reappeared in the world of soul masters.
These two 99th-level Limit Douluo were once considered the two highest peaks in the soul master world, unreachable by anyone. With both of them returning at the same time, the entire soul master world was thrown into turmoil. Even Spirit Hall no longer had the same influence it once did.
Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen met and seemingly reached some form of agreement, after which the soul master world once again fell into an eerie calm.
Meanwhile, after facing numerous hardships, Tang San finally completed the Seven Trials of the Sea God. He used the excuse of needing to return to the continent to add soul rings to the Haotian Hammer. With Poseidon's permission and the red-level privileges he held from Sea God Island, he returned to Douluo Continent.
When Tang San arrived at Hanhai City, he immediately ran into Tai Tan.
Since Tang Chen's return, Tang Hao had arranged for Tai Tan to wait in Hanhai City for Tang San's return, as this was related to Tang San's future cultivation. Time was also very tight for Tang Chen.
Indeed, after hearing about Tang Chen's return and the current situation on the continent, Tang San immediately followed Tai Tan back to the Haotian Sect.
Xiao Wu also returned with Tang San to Haotian Sect. Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Ma Hongjun planned to return to Heaven Dou City. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing intended to visit the Star Luo Royal Family, as the three great empires were on the brink of war, and as the prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai needed to serve his country during these times.
At the Haotian Sect, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were both delighted to see Tang San and Xiao Wu return.
Especially now that Tang San had reached level 87 and Xiao Wu had reached level 85, both were already powerful, and it was clear that the future of Haotian Sect was bright.
Even Tang Chen was very impressed by the talent of Tang San and Xiao Wu when he saw their current state.
After some casual conversation, Tang Chen became unusually serious.
"Little San, although you have reached level 87, you will need to work even harder in your cultivation from now on. Otherwise, both the Haotian Sect and this world will be in grave danger in the near future."
Tang San immediately responded, "I will follow the great ancestor's arrangements and strive to become stronger."
Tang Chen sighed, "Although Qian Daoliu and I have reached an agreement, Qian Daoliu has clearly reached the limit of a soul master, and my body is still weak. We must quickly produce top-tier experts."
Tang San nodded silently. Though there were various agreements in place, everything was still based on strength. If something were to happen to Tang Chen or if he perished, the agreement would likely be void, and Haotian Sect would have to face attacks from Qian Daoliu and the other titled elders.
However, Tang San had a question. "Great ancestor, although the hunting on Sea God Island was relatively quick, I feel like my Blue Silver Grass has hit a bottleneck. My cultivation speed is noticeably slower than before. I fear it will be difficult to advance another three levels."
Tang Chen smiled. "Little San, other plant-type soul masters may find cultivation troublesome, but you are different. You have twin martial souls, and now you can increase your soul power by adding a soul ring to the Haotian Hammer."
Tang San quickly responded, "Great ancestor, I haven't figured out how to resolve the conflict between the twin martial souls. Wouldn't adding a soul ring to the Haotian Hammer cause a rejection between the two martial souls?"
Tang Chen nodded. "I have reached level 99 as a Limit Douluo, and I have achieved perfect integration between my martial soul and my body. I understand the connection between a soul master and their martial soul. The so-called conflict between twin martial souls is just because the soul master's physical condition isn't strong enough."
"I have already observed your body. Over the years of cultivation on Sea God Island, you have greatly enhanced your physique. With your current strength, absorbing a 100,000-year soul ring is not a problem. If you can absorb higher-aged soul rings and soul bones, it will solve the conflict between your twin martial souls."
Tang San was overjoyed to hear this. He had always been troubled by the conflict between his twin martial souls. Now that Tang Chen had confirmed that he could add a soul ring to the Haotian Hammer in advance, this would undoubtedly allow him to rapidly advance to the high-level Title Douluo stage.
However, while Tang San was happy, Xiao Wu's face looked unusually grim.
Xiao Wu now fully understood that Tang San needed many soul rings, and he needed top-level soul beasts for them.
But as a soul beast herself, Xiao Wu was unsure how to communicate this with Tang San. While Star Dou Forest did have some 100,000-year soul beasts, the only well-known and easily found ones were the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python, but these two soul beasts were Xiao Wu's brothers.
Tang San gently touched Xiao Wu's face. "Xiao Wu, don't worry. I will never let anyone hurt you, nor will I let anyone harm your brothers. When we go to Star Dou Forest to hunt for soul beasts, we will target the ones that once bullied you or the evil soul beasts."
Xiao Wu seemed deeply moved. "Third Brother, I trust you. I know there are some very vicious soul beasts in Star Dou Forest that enjoy slaughtering the innocent. Those soul beasts deserve to die."
Tang San, hearing this, was delighted. "Xiao Wu, I knew you would help me. I will never disappoint you. I will protect you."
Soon, after staying at Haotian Sect for a few days, Tang San, under the guidance of Tang Chen, left with the group to head for Star Dou Forest to hunt for soul rings.
At Spirit Hall, in the Pope's Palace.
Recently, Bibi Dong had been facing many setbacks. Although she had become the Empress of the Spirit Hall Empire, she continued to reside and work in the Pope's Palace.
Although the Spirit Hall Empire was advancing rapidly and could even intimidate the two other empires, Bibi Dong knew well that, compared to the powerful soul masters, the military strength of the Spirit Hall Empire was far inferior to the other two empires.
These two empires had ruled for countless years, and their economy, politics, and finances were very robust—things that a newly established empire could not compare to.
Especially in recent years, although Spirit Hall appeared strong on the surface, internally, things had not been going smoothly.
After the Soul Hunting expedition years ago, the Spirit Hall Empire had suffered a heavy loss. When they attacked Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan, they lost over ten thousand soul masters, nearly 20% of their overall strength.
Additionally, in the last few years, Spirit Hall had lost five Title Douluo, including her right-hand men, the Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
Now, Bibi Dong only had four Title Douluo under her command, and the overall strength of her faction was weaker than the Hall of Elders, making it very easy to be hindered in her actions.
What was even more troubling was that Tang Chen from Haotian Sect had returned to action.
Spirit Hall and Haotian Sect were now at odds. Even though Bibi Dong was strong, she would ultimately be suppressed by Tang Chen, a 99th-level Limit Douluo.
What disappointed her even further was that although Qian Daoliu had returned to the soul master world, he had reached an agreement with Tang Chen, meaning the two Limit Douluo would not appear on the battlefield.
Bibi Dong had always loathed Qian Daoliu and the Angel Clan.
However, over the years, her own strength had not improved much, and she was still only at level 98, some distance away from 99.
After repeated requests, Qian Daoliu had arranged for Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, two Title Douluo, to assist in handling the affairs of Spirit Hall, which was the only good news recently.
At that moment, Saintess Hu Liena entered the Pope's Palace.
"Teacher, the four elders are ready, and everything from the day before yesterday has been arranged. We can leave at any time."
"The situation in Star Dou Forest has been investigated. The whereabouts of the two 100,000-year soul beasts have been confirmed."
Bibi Dong nodded. "Good. Tomorrow, we will depart for Star Dou Forest."
This time, Bibi Dong was bringing six Title Douluo to hunt the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python in Star Dou Forest.
The six Title Douluo included Qian Jun, Jiang Mo, Ling Yuan, Ghost Leopard, Sacred Dragon, and Demon Bear.
In preparation for this operation, Bibi Dong was taking a huge risk and bringing all of her forces into full play.
After Hu Liena left, Bibi Dong glanced at the Douluo Hall with a vicious look in her eyes.
"Old fool, once I absorb the soul rings and soul bones of those two 100,000-year soul beasts, you won't be able to control Spirit Hall anymore."
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After leaving the City of Slaughter, Yang Xiong immediately headed for the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye.
However, unexpectedly, despite his increased strength, Yang Xiong still couldn't reach the core area at the bottom of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye. The entire area seemed to strongly repel his Asura Demon Sword, and even his martial soul seemed to be rejected.
At this moment, Yang Xiong felt frustrated. "It looks like I underestimated this situation. Getting these two soul bones won't be that simple."
Ever since meeting the Asura God, Yang Xiong had already learned the content of his third trial.
"Yang Xiong, Asura Nine Trials, Third Trial: Obtain the twin-arm soul bones, time limit: one year, failure results in obliteration."
In fact, over the years, Yang Xiong had tried obtaining other top-level soul bones. When he got the right-arm soul bone from the 70,000-year-old Magic Eye White Tiger King, he had tried it, but unfortunately, his right arm couldn't absorb it.
After much confirmation, Yang Xiong realized that all these changes likely stemmed from the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye.
It seemed there was a huge seal at the bottom of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye, which merged the area into one. A mortal's strength couldn't penetrate, and even Yang Xiong had been unable to break it.
Yang Xiong knew that to truly enter the core of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye, only that person could do it.
(END CHAPTER)
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