Clear Sky School, majestic mountain gate.
Tang San climbed up the bluestone steps, every step steady and powerful. The experience on Sea God Island had transformed him, adding a few sharp edges between his eyebrows.
"That is... Tang San?" At the mountain gate, several patrolling disciples widened their eyes.
"Quick! Go inform the Sect Master!"
Soon, the entire Clear Sky School high-level was boiling.
A twenty-five-year-old Titled Douluo?
Unheard of!
"Little San!"
Tang Xiao's voice was loud as a bell, eyes bursting with brilliant light. He grabbed Tang San's shoulder, and under soul power detection, a shocked expression appeared on his face.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Saying "Good" three times consecutively, Tang Xiao's voice trembled with excitement.
He turned to the elders behind him, voice like thunder: "Did you all see? This is the Kylin Son of my Clear Sky School!"
What did a twenty-five-year-old Titled Douluo mean?
It meant another Limit Douluo!
The Clear Sky School would usher in a new golden age!
Tang Qing and Tang Ming looked at each other, both seeing the complexity in each other's eyes. Three years ago, it was their intervention in the Heaven Dou Imperial Family that caused heavy losses to the Clear Sky School.
The income of the Moon Pavilion was cut by almost half. Now the sect resources were scarce, disciples complained incessantly, and some even complained privately that they shouldn't have listened to Tang San.
"Uncle."
Tang San bowed respectfully, a gleam flashing in his eyes. "I came back this time because I want to..."
"I know!"
Tang Xiao waved his big hand, heroic spirit reaching the clouds. "You need a ninth soul ring, and it's a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!"
He turned and shouted, "Tang Qing, Tang Ming, follow me to the Star Dou Great Forest!"
The two elders shook all over, responding in unison, "Yes!"
Tang San's heart warmed.
Three Titled Douluo taking action, his uncle being a level ninety-six Super Douluo; this soul hunting operation was almost certain.
"Set off!"
With Tang Xiao's order, four figures soared into the sky, speeding towards the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Deep in the Star Dou Great Forest, ancient trees towered.
Four figures shuttled quickly through the forest like ghosts, precisely the Clear Sky School group.
Ordinary Soul Masters entering the depths of this Star Dou Great Forest would definitely be cautious, every step full of vigilance. However, the four of them seemed oblivious to this potential danger.
Among the four, Tang San's cultivation was the lowest, just reaching level 90, in the realm of quasi-Titled Douluo.
But due to the existence of the divine artifact Trident, his combat power was actually the most formidable among the group.
"Attention, we are about to approach the core circle; everyone be careful," Tang Xiao lowered his voice, his sharp gaze scanning everything around.
He wasn't worried about the group's safety but afraid their movement was too big and would alert the enemy.
Before long, they arrived at the center of the Star Dou Great Forest.
A damp breath rushed to their faces, and the sound of splashing water could be faintly heard.
However, just then, a sharp miserable cry erupted suddenly.
This sharp sound made the entire Star Dou Great Forest tremble. Surrounding soul beasts howled, frightened into fleeing in all directions.
Immediately after, piercing red light swept from ahead like a surging tide, turning into a red halo spreading instantly.
Wherever the red light passed, everything was rendered blood-red, emitting a creepy aura.
"Look—"
Suddenly, Tang Xiao's expression changed, pointing towards the pool ahead.
Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, only seeing a female Soul Master sitting quietly there meditating.
Eight soul rings spiraled around her, same as Tang San, also six black and two red.
However, what was truly shocking was a bull-headed giant python in the pool.
Its body was thick as a giant pillar, scales flashing with metallic luster.
At this time, it was releasing red light. That blood-red brilliance wasn't flame but an extremely special blood flame.
Blood flames rolled and surged around its body, like a burning river of blood, emitting a powerful and terrifying aura.
The Clear Sky School group was stunned. They had already faintly guessed what the giant python was doing at this time.
Sacrifice!
"Xiao Wu!"
At this time, Tang San suddenly exclaimed, voice full of surprise.
That Soul Master was precisely his sworn sibling, Xiao Wu.
Back then, Xiao Wu was captured by the Titan Giant Ape, and Tang San thought she was dead.
These years, he had been blaming himself and suffering for this matter.
"Little San, do you know this Soul Master?" Tang Xiao asked doubtfully, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Tang San was so excited his voice choked slightly: "Xiao Wu is my younger sister. Captured by the Titan Giant Ape more than ten years ago, didn't expect she actually survived."
Changing the subject, he said firmly, "Let's protect her."
Unexpectedly, Tang Xiao took a step forward, reached out to grab Tang San's arm, and said seriously, "Little San, there is a problem here."
"What's wrong?" Tang San looked at Tang Xiao doubtfully, eyes full of incomprehension.
Tang Xiao frowned and explained, "Under the Titan Giant Ape, absolutely no survivors. Listening to you, this person was at most Soul Saint cultivation back then; how could she survive in the Titan Giant Ape's hands?"
"Moreover, her current state is too strange."
"Is there any problem?" Tang San's tone remained confused.
At this time, Tang Ming spoke, "Soul beast sacrifice, what a huge opportunity this is. Even if a soul beast self-destructs, it won't easily choose sacrifice."
Tang Qing nodded. "According to Clear Sky School intelligence, there are two forest overlords here, the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python; they are brothers. The Titan Giant Ape would absolutely not allow the Sky Azure Bull Python to sacrifice."
Tang Xiao said, "The strangest thing is that this Soul Master actually has no companions; this is simply shocking."
Hearing this, Tang San frowned tightly, falling into thought.
He was no longer that impulsive greenhorn kid from back then.
"I suspect this Soul Master is in cahoots with the two forest overlords. Legend has it that hundred-thousand-year soul beasts can transform into humans; I guess she is a soul beast," Tang Xiao said in a deep voice, a trace of vigilance revealed in his eyes.
"What?" Huge waves rose in Tang San's heart.
He couldn't believe no matter what that this familiar figure in front of him might actually be a soul beast.
Tang Xiao said in a deep voice, "Little San, even if our guess is wrong, we cannot let go of the opportunity before our eyes."
"Uncle, you mean?" Tang San's voice was somewhat low.
"Kill, take bones," Tang Xiao's voice was cold and decisive.
This Soul Master in front of them had a total of three hundred-thousand-year soul rings, which meant three hundred-thousand-year soul bones.
She was alone now; for them, this was an excellent opportunity.
"This..." Tang San hesitated slightly, struggling painfully inside.
He swore when he was a child to protect his sister.
However, those were, after all, childish remarks; the adult world only had interests.
Moreover, if her identity was a soul beast...
Before long, Tang San's eyes sharpened, as if having made a certain determination.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Do it!"