In the majestic Sea God Palace in the God Realm.
The halo from the window box was like beautiful silk, and the golden clouds were sacred and vast.
A figure in aquamarine and a woman in a pink dress stood quietly there. The man seemed to have a hint of worry in his brows, lost in thought.
"Sigh—"
The God King, Tang God King, sighed, chatting with Xiao Wu about the changes on the Douluo Continent over the past ten thousand years and the decline of the Tang Sect.
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Xiao Wu comforted him, "Third Brother, don't worry too much. In a way, the decline of the Tang Sect is also due to the progress of the era and the plane."
Tang San nodded and said, "You're right, but the Tang Sect was, after all, something I created. I really can't bear to see it disappear like this."
"And as an enforcer of the God Realm, I can't interfere with changes in the lower realms. However, it seems a new star has recently emerged on the Douluo Continent, and it will have countless ties to my Tang Sect. I tried to see his destiny, but it's shrouded in mist. I hope everything develops in a positive direction."
From an angle Xiao Wu didn't notice, a faint darkness appeared deep within Tang San's eyes, which glowed with sacred light.
A few days prior, he had unexpectedly found his perception of that new star to be much blurrier, indicating someone was interfering, and it was highly likely the Douluo Continent's plane consciousness was manipulating things.
The two continued to chat for a while. Xiao Wu went to greet Ning Rongrong, who was visiting. Left alone, Tang God King's expression suddenly turned cold, and he muttered:
"Before I ascended, I left various arrangements on the continent due to old sentiments. Now that the new star has finally emerged, if I don't secure him, wouldn't all my hard work be in vain?"
"If I can't make this new star and Rong Nianbing completely serve me, I don't know when I'll be able to defeat the God of Destruction. Without my control, how can the God Realm overcome the unknown crisis? How can I fully implement the grand plan I meticulously devised for the continent—"
"That new star will definitely go to Shrek, the best in the world. The only headache is not knowing his gender, but that's fine. At worst, I'll arrange something in the Qiankun Love Questioning Valley—hmm, the plan is sound."
Tang God King meticulously reviewed his plan. The Shrek Golden Tree, Da Ming and Er Ming of the Clear Sky Sect, the plant Ferocious Beasts of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and the Qiankun Love Questioning Valley—all arrangements were complete. He had accounted for everything!
All was ready, he just needed the bait!
His gaze fell upon his daughter flying amidst the clouds not far away. A blue light flashed in Tang San's eyes, and Tang Wu Tong's small figure instantly froze, her eyes vacant, as if she had lost her soul.
Slowly walking towards Tang Wu Tong, Tang San revealed a loving smile.
"Little Seven, although this plan of your father's has selfish motives, it also holds infinite benefits for you. Don't worry, everything that new star has, you will have too—"
Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Soul Guided Device Training Field.
Xiao Hongchen, with his Martial Soul attached and Four Rings pulsating, waved his hands, sending out nearly a hundred metal spheres. The metal spheres transformed into nearly a hundred thick metal cannon barrels in the air, completely enveloping him.
Xiao Hongchen, resembling a giant hedgehog, shouted "Begin training!" and activated nearly a hundred Soul Guided Cannons of Level 4 and above to attack. Countless golden light points appeared in the air, and Soul Guided beams blossomed into a golden ocean, engulfing the moving targets in the distance.
The staff responsible for the Training Field repeatedly activated mechanisms, changing six rounds of targets for Xiao Hongchen. They were drenched in sweat and felt it was very necessary to suggest to the Dean that the facility be expanded.
The reason they didn't change the seventh round wasn't because Xiao Hongchen had had enough, but because he was called by an acquaintance.
"So Senior Xiao, you're here. I have something to tell you."
Xu Tianxi, bringing Xuan Ziwen with him, entered the Training Field with a smile and greeted Xiao Hongchen. Xiao Hongchen exited his fully armored state, wiping sweat with one hand while his legs moved in a rapid, high-frequency run.
"Whatever news you have, tell me quickly. Don't take up too much of my training time. In a few days, it's our Level 6 students' outdoor practical assessment. Next semester, I'll be doing advanced studies at Mingde Hall, so time is very tight."
Xiao Hongchen emphasized the words "Level 6" and "Mingde Hall," his eyes gleaming with pride.
Hearing this, Xu Tianxi smiled regretfully, holding up the proposal in his hand, and sighed:
"I just submitted a plan to the Dean for a practical investigation in the Star Dou Great Forest near Shrek City. Not only did he approve the plan, but he also agreed to my request to find someone to accompany me. I didn't expect Senior Xiao to be so diligent. I can only look for other classmates."
With that, he waved to Xuan Ziwen, whose lips were twitching in a suppressed smile:
"Let's go, Teacher Xuan. We won't disturb Senior Xiao's training. Let's see if Senior Meng or Senior Ma Rulong from Mingde Hall have time—"
"Go, go, go, let's look somewhere else." Xuan Ziwen turned and left, even faster than Xu Tianxi.
"?! Don't go, don't go, don't go! Actually, I have plenty of time!"
A gust of wind swept past the two, and Xiao Hongchen sprinted to their front, then naturally draped an arm over Xu Tianxi's shoulder:
"Old Xu, you're taking this too seriously, aren't you? Who am I, your Brother Xiao? I'm the idlest person in the entire Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, with the most free time!"
Xiao Hongchen patted his chest, raising his head with a laugh, "For something like going to the Star Dou Great Forest, can you find anyone more suitable than me? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Xu Tianxi said softly, "But Senior Meng seems quite free usually, and she even said if there's anything fun, I should definitely call her—"
"That's just her lying to you, an excuse to maintain an air of mystery as a senior in front of you. Actually, she's very busy, always studying the theoretical knowledge of a Level 6 Soul Engineer."
Xiao Hongchen blurted out Meng Hongchen's study progress without thinking, then winked and whispered:
"Don't you know how much young girls love to play? They dress up glamorously, and it's even more troublesome when they go out. We don't have so many demands. If I go with you, there'll definitely be no trouble!"
Xu Tianxi lowered his voice, staring intently at Xiao Hongchen, "Really no trouble?"
"Really!" Xiao Hongchen answered clearly and distinctly, every syllable conveying undeniable determination.
Xu Tianxi relaxed with a smile, "That's great. This time, I'm in charge of the practical training, so all actions listen to me. Just don't think about finding someone to fight if you pass by Shrek."
"Ah? That—"
Xiao Hongchen's gaze became unnatural. He really did want to drop by Shrek City and find a strong genius to fight.
"It seems Senior Xiao's fighting spirit is still too high. I'll just go find Senior Meng. She definitely won't just start fighting people at the drop of a hat."
Xu Tianxi pulled Xiao Hongchen's hand away, making to leave.
Xiao Hongchen froze for a moment, then quickly rushed back in front of him, making a solemn promise:
"I'll listen to you! I'll follow your lead for this whole operation, I promise I won't mess things up!"
Compared to traveling with this guy and his own sister, Xiao Hongchen suddenly felt that suppressing his restless heart was nothing.
"You promise the operation won't go wrong?"
"I promise!"
"Alright, here's something good I put together. Take a look."
Xu Tianxi pulled out a stack of papers. Xiao Hongchen stared at them, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.
Star Dou Operation Safety Guide
He flipped further back, seeing notes on disguises and name changes, and even introductions to important figures at Shrek Academy and the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Do you really have to be like this—"
Xiao Hongchen was full of questions. Both of them were Fifth Level Soul Engineers, and with Xuan Ziwen, a top Level 8 Soul Engineer, they weren't incapable of fighting a Titled Douluo. Was there really a need to be so cautious?
"Yes, there is. When you're out and about, safety comes first," Xu Tianxi said sincerely.
Star Luo Empire, White Tiger Duke's Mansion. It was midday, and the weather was mildly warm.
The back door on the north side of the Duke's Mansion quietly opened, and a small, thin figure stealthily slipped out.
Gently closing the back door, Dai Yuhao quickly took a few steps before suddenly stopping. He gazed at a solitary grave in the direction of the distant hills, his eyes gradually hardening, revealing a ruthless glint.
"Mom, please watch over me from heaven. No matter how much effort it takes, I will return one day and trample everything here underfoot. From now on, I will take your surname, changing it to Huo. Huo Yuhao."
After saying this, Huo Yuhao took one last deep look at the Duke's Mansion, then turned and ran north.
During his time in the Duke's Mansion, he had familiarized himself with the general map of the continent. North was the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Great Forest was the largest gathering place for Soul Beasts on the continent, adjacent to Shrek Academy. If he could hunt a Soul Beast there on his own, he could advance to become a Soul Master and complete the test given to him by that senior from the Holy Spirit Church.
He had already realized the power of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. Even if he became a Titled Douluo, it would be difficult to shake this behemoth. Only by completing the test given to him by that adult and becoming a member of the Holy Spirit Church could he gain the power to take revenge and wipe out the lineage of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion!
"Mom, don't worry. Your Little Yuhao has grown up. I will definitely become a Soul Master, a powerful Soul Master—."
Huo Yuhao ran forward quickly, his eyes gradually reddening.