in the torrential rain and feeling the chilling thunderous energy permeating the air, the four maids, though watching Dai Yao's attack from a distance, were still deeply shocked.
"Master has finally finished!"
"The heron said excitedly."
The four of them witnessed Dai Yao's relentless practice of this move day after day, leaving him covered in bruises every day. They watched him apply medicine every night, and their hearts ached for him.
Now, Dai Yao has finally completed this move and no longer needs to suffer those injuries.
Upon hearing this, the partridge and the cuckoo both nodded, while the peacock looked at Dai Yao with admiration, and asked with some doubt:
"The power of this move surpasses that of many Soul Douluo's eighth soul skill. Could it have reached the level of a Title Douluo?"
Peacock is a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse, and has some understanding of the attacks of Soul Saints and Soul Douluos, but Dai Yao's move has clearly broken through the limits of a Soul Douluo.
Thinking of this, her face suddenly turned horrified, filled with disbelief!
Dai Yao is now a Soul King! He can already unleash soul skills comparable to a Title Douluo. What an unprecedented talent!
"We are so lucky to have a master like Dai Yao."
Du Juan said with eyes full of admiration.
Her words instantly resonated with the three women. Indeed, with Dai Yao's talent, barring unforeseen circumstances, his future achievements would undoubtedly exceed everyone's expectations.
As Dai Yao's maids, their status and position will rise accordingly. At that time, their status as maids will undoubtedly be envied and even resented by many.
In the spiritual world.
The aloof and stunningly beautiful purple figure stared blankly at Dai Yao, the power of this move making her swallow hard.
"He actually did it..."
During this period, no one knew Dai Yao better than her. Every time Dai Yao used this move, she would draw the lightning so that Dai Yao could concentrate on merging the two forces.
She was fully aware of Dai Yao's daily progress, the extent of his injuries, and even the speed at which he was using the Chaos Green Lotus to repair his body. That's why she was so shocked.
If it were her, let alone perfecting this move, she would have been stuck on the task of compressing soul power for many years!
A slight pang of sadness welled up in her heart as she envied the talents of humans. At the same time, she also had some other thoughts about whether she would grow to the level of 100,000 years in Dai Yao's spiritual world.
"Congratulations, you succeeded."
With a thought, he regained his usual indifference and said calmly.
"I really have to thank you. However, it's not completely finished yet, since you were in charge of the lightning-attracting work."
"My next task is to multitask. I need to combine lightning and compress my soul power, and only when I can perform this move independently will I be able to truly perfect it."
Dai Yao said with a smile.
"In that case, I won't disturb you any longer. You can continue your cultivation."
Seeing Lei Yuteng's attitude turn cold and it transform back into purple droplets, Dai Yao was somewhat puzzled.
"Forget it, that's just Lei Yuteng's personality. I don't need to overthink it. After using Thunder Eight Extremes Collapse, my arm's endurance has reached its limit. I'll continue training tomorrow."
Dai Yao pondered.
Time flies, and it is already late autumn. The valley is covered with golden hues, and withered yellow leaves flutter down and fall onto the lake in the valley.
Beneath the waterfall, Dai Yao continued his cultivation day after day.
Without Lei Yuteng's help, it was still too difficult for him to use Thunder Eight Extremes Collapse on his own. However, he was not too worried, as he had already figured out the trick of multitasking.
Although it's not stable yet, I'm sure I'll be able to master this move completely soon.
The crashing of the waterfall brought a sense of peace to Dai Yao's heart.
"To fully perfect this move, we must consult the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School about their techniques for controlling distraction."
He gradually came to understand.
Not only have they achieved remarkable results in their cultivation, but today, Zhu Zhuqing and Feng Wutong have also returned from Death Valley.
Dai Yao personally went to Wuhun City to welcome the two back from Lingyuan Douluo and Gui Douluo.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Dai Yao without saying much, a gentle smile on her usually aloof face; all her longing was contained in their eye contact. Feng Wutong also stood by with a slight smile, her proud phoenix eyes filled with sweetness.
Dai Yao unceremoniously pulled the two women into his arms, drawing envious glances from the surrounding men.
On their first night together, Dai Yao and Zhu Zhuqing poured out their hearts to each other. After not seeing each other for over a year, their passion ignited instantly. Zhu Zhuqing's usual coldness in front of others melted away, and her voice was full of allure, causing the maids outside the wooden house to blush with embarrassment.
The next day, I accompanied Feng Wutong.
The clouds dispersed and the rain stopped.
Zhuque's unique ethereal voice reached its peak and then quickly subsided. More than a year later, Dai Yao stroked Feng Wutong's slender waist again, feeling its warm jade-like touch and astonishing curve.
"It's been over a year, you've really worked hard."
By the moonlight, Dai Yao looked at Feng Wutong's flawless face and said with a smile.
"It's not tough. Death Valley isn't very dangerous, it's just that the conditions are a bit harsh."
Feng Wutong said with satisfaction.
Looking at Dai Yao's short blond hair, Feng Wutong said with some regret, "By the way, young master, why did you cut your hair?"
"Long hair makes cultivation inconvenient."
Looking at Feng Wutong, who was leaning on his shoulder with a regretful expression, he couldn't help but gently pinch her nose and laugh:
"Alright, it's nothing serious. I have something I'd like to ask you for a favor."
"What's up?"
Feng Wutong raised her head, opened her eyes wide, and looked somewhat puzzled. A lingering trace of emotion still remained in the corner of her eyes.
Dai Yao's expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "I would like to ask you to invite your teacher, Qingluan Douluo, to come out of seclusion. I will be going to the Haotian Sect soon."
"Haotian Sect! Didn't they go into seclusion? Why would they go to Haotian Sect?"
Feng Wutong exclaimed in surprise.
It must be said that the reputation of the Clear Sky Sect is truly immense. The number one sect in the world, its power dominating the continent. The Clear Sky Hammer, the number one weapon spirit in the world, has left behind countless incredible stories on the continent.
"Um."
Dai Yao nodded and said, "They have indeed gone into seclusion, but under Bibi Dong's leadership, the Spirit Hall has the confidence to unify the continent. In order to reduce the resistance forces, the first thing to do is to take action against the Clear Sky Sect."
"However, the Haotian Sect has been in seclusion for many years, and we are currently unaware of their strength. Therefore, we are using the guise of exchanging ideas among the younger generation to test the Haotian Sect's true strength."
"Although the Papal Palace will send four Title Douluos, I don't think it's safe. We lack a strong person who can turn the tide. Only the Hall of Worship has such a strong person."
"Therefore, I would like to ask you to invite Qingluan Douluo to come out of seclusion, and perhaps even send a few more retainers."
"Yes, young master, don't worry, I will definitely persuade my master!"
Feng Wutong nodded and said firmly.
······
One day later, in the offering hall.
Only one day after telling Feng Wutong that he was going to Haotian Sect, Qingluan Douluo summoned Dai Yao to the Offering Hall.
Upon entering the Hall of Worship for the first time, Dai Yao was immediately drawn to the surrounding murals, depicting angels hunting and sealing demons. After perusing all the murals, his gaze finally settled on the magnificent angel statue.
"This is an angel statue. The temple has been passed down the guardian angel god to this day, and the current high priest is the owner of the angel martial soul."
Feng Wutong introduced Dai Yao.
After glancing at the angel statue that had appeared multiple times in the anime, Dai Yao nodded and said:
"Let's go, take me to see Azure Phoenix Douluo."
Feng Wutong nodded and led Dai Yao through the offering hall.
Opening a giant door inlaid with gold, a vast and empty palace appeared before one's eyes. The surrounding walls were inlaid with various expressions of the blue phoenix, some joyful, some sorrowful, some about to take flight, and some with their wings folded. All kinds of sculptures were lifelike.
The entire palace exudes an aura of lightness and majesty, as if a divine bird were resting within it.
In the center of the palace, a figure in blue stood with his back to the camera; it was none other than the Azure Phoenix Douluo.
"Wutong, step back. Let Dai Yao tell me about this himself."
Qingluan Douluo did not turn around; his cold voice echoed within the palace.
"No, teacher, didn't you agree? Why do you want me to leave? If you don't agree, I will never leave!"
Feng Wutong insisted.
Upon hearing this, Qingluan Douluo sighed imperceptibly. His usually obedient disciple lost his composure when it came to matters related to Dai Yao, and even dared to disobey his orders.
"Alright, Wutong, just follow His Majesty Qingluan's arrangements and go down now."
Dai Yao smiled at Feng Wutong.
"But······"
Feng Wutong still wanted to persevere.
"Are you not listening to me anymore?"
Dai Yao's expression turned serious. Feng Wutong had no choice but to look at Qingluan Douluo's back with a pleading look before obediently pushing him out the door and closing it.
With a dull thud as the door closed, Qingluan Douluo slowly turned around, looking at Dai Yao with his scholarly air, and couldn't help but feel a chill. Where had that sharp and ambitious young man gone?
With a slight frown, a surge of powerful energy swept towards Dai Yao in an instant!
Feeling the oppressive force, Dai Yao was startled, then calmed down and earnestly resisted the pressure.
No matter what Qingluan Douluo wants to do, he must first withstand this pressure; this is the prerequisite for him to gain Qingluan Douluo's approval.
Seeing Dai Yao's unchanged expression, Qingluan Douluo let out a soft exclamation. He had used ten percent of his power to exert this pressure, which would have rendered even a normal Soul Emperor unable to move. This was the limit that Feng Wutong could withstand, but Dai Yao seemed to feel nothing at all.
After a moment's thought, he spread his five fingers and enveloped Dai Yao, causing the already surging pressure to increase dramatically!
Buzz—
The surrounding glass began to tremble violently as the pressure increased, and Qingluan Douluo's expression grew increasingly shocked. Even a Soul Saint-level expert would be overwhelmed by this pressure.
Dai Yao only shed a few drops of sweat and didn't even gasp for breath!
Even Dai Yao's two external soul bones couldn't be forced out, and Qingluan Douluo gradually became somewhat disinterested. What was the point of this test?
With a clench of his five fingers, the pressure vanished instantly. Looking at Dai Yao, who was breathing deeply to adjust to the pressure-free environment, the Azure Phoenix Douluo exclaimed in admiration:
"I haven't heard much from you in almost five years. I thought you had faded into obscurity, but seeing you today, I find that you haven't fallen behind in your cultivation. On the contrary, you've become even more formidable."
"Thank you for your careful guidance to Feng Wutong."
Dai Yao cupped his hands in greeting.
These words made Qingluan Douluo's expression turn ugly, and he said coldly:
"I have one condition for going to the Haotian Sect."
"What are the conditions?"
"Then let Feng Wutong become your wife, and let Ghost Douluo's disciple become your concubine."
Qingluan Douluo stared at Dai Yao. Although he did not release any pressure, Dai Yao felt an even more terrifying sense of oppression.
But Dai Yao still replied without hesitation:
"Impossible! I will never abandon Zhu Qing!"
Azure Phoenix Douluo snorted coldly, a hint of anger lurking in his voice:
"So you're going to leave her without an identity, following you without any clear status? She loves you so deeply, so easily giving you her most precious thing, and you still won't give her an identity? Do you even consider yourself a man?!"
"Even if she is willing, as her teacher, I absolutely cannot allow her to degenerate! If you want me to go to the Haotian Sect, then you must agree to my conditions!"
Looking at the Azure Phoenix Douluo who said, "If you don't agree, I won't help you," Dai Yao wasn't particularly angry. He knew that the Azure Phoenix Douluo was also doing it for Feng Wutong's own good.
After a moment's thought, he spoke:
"Your Majesty, if I agree to your conditions, would you dare to hand over the phoenix tree to me?"
Qingluan Douluo was taken aback.
Dai Yao didn't give him time to think and continued:
"If I abandon Zhu Zhuqing for your conditions, wouldn't that make me a despicable person who would stop at nothing to achieve my goals? In that case, would you still believe that I would treat Wutong well?"
"Furthermore, it's not that I didn't give Wutong a status. I told her long ago that I was willing to treat her as my wife, just like Zhuqing, and announce it publicly, but she rejected my proposal."
Upon hearing this, Azure Phoenix Douluo fell into deep thought. After a long while, he looked intently at Dai Yao and said:
"You have convinced me, but I do not believe that Wutong will give up her status as your wife. I need to ask her myself."
With a gentle wave of his right hand, the door slowly opened. Qingluan Douluo looked at Feng Wutong, who was eavesdropping outside, and said with a helpless expression:
"Come in."
Then, Qingluan Douluo asked Dai Yao if he had ever promised her the status of his wife. After receiving an affirmative answer, Qingluan Douluo flashed to Feng Wutong's side and, angrily pointing at Feng Wutong's forehead, said:
"You silly girl, why would you give up such a good opportunity! Do you know how much gossip you'll face if you stay by this boy's side without any official status!"
You'll regret this in the future!
Feng Wutong smiled faintly at Dai Yao, her tone calm but firm, and said, "Teacher, whatever the outcome, I will accept it."
"I belong to him for life!"
"Get out! Get out of here!"
Qingluan Douluo pointed to the door, turned his head away from Feng Wutong, and coldly shouted.
After Feng Wutong left and the gate closed, Qingluan Douluo said viciously:
"Boy, you heard it too. This girl has made up her mind about you, and I can't change her mind. But if you betray her in the future, no matter who protects you or where you run to, I will find you and kill you!"
At this moment, Qingluan Douluo was no longer the powerful and influential Super Douluo, but an old father who was helpless against his daughter.
Dai Yao nodded and said:
"Your Majesty Qingluan, rest assured, Wutong and I met at Xingluo Royal Academy. We've weathered so many storms together over the years, how could I possibly let her down?"
Azure Phoenix Douluo sighed, his helpless expression resembling that of a weary old man:
"Alright, I feel a little relieved after hearing your words. I agree to accompany you to the Haotian Sect. Not only that, I will also bring the two elders, Jiangmo and Qianjun, with me. You don't need to worry about your safety then, so act boldly!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao couldn't help but get excited. Jiang Mo Qian Jun was a level 96 Super Douluo, plus the level 97 Qing Luan Douluo, and the four Title Douluos from the Papal Palace. There was no need for them to cautiously probe; they could directly attack the Haotian Sect!
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Dai Yao bowed and thanked him.
Azure Phoenix Douluo waved his hand and said, "Alright, you may leave..."
Dai Yao bowed in thanks again, then pushed open the door, bid farewell to Feng Wutong, and flew towards his little wooden house.
Inside the ancestral hall, watching Dai Yao's departing figure, the Azure Phoenix Douluo lost his usual aloof demeanor and instead spoke somewhat affectionately to a shadowy figure:
"Second brother, how is it?"
From the shadows, the sound of heavy footsteps gradually came into view, and a burly figure slowly came into sight.
The one who can be called 'Second Brother' by Azure Phoenix Douluo is naturally the current Second Elder of the Hall of Worship—Golden Crocodile Douluo!