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While Na'er made her Breakthrough to Spirit Ancestor, A Ruheng also began refining the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, aiming to Break through the threshold.
The Body Sect lineage was most compatible with the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum; the immortal-grade diamond-like invincibility boost perfectly aligned with A Ruheng's pursuit of the Diamond Arhat Realm, and the absorption process was very smooth.
Han Tianyi's eyes lit up, and he constructed a third contract array to help A Ruheng enter the next Realm.
"What a huge harvest, what a huge harvest! Using the Tang Sect's Foundation to cultivate our Body Sect's direct disciples, our Sect is finally flourishing."
Feng Zaixing watched his Senior Brother of the Body Sect make his Breakthrough with his arms crossed, his heart filled with joy.
In this era, although a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring could be obtained through special means, it was still inferior to a natural one.
A Ruheng already possessed Quasi-God Aptitude, and now he was like a tiger with wings.
By sharing the method of opening the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and providing everyone with an immortal-grade item of one hundred thousand years or more, Feng Zaixing felt he had repaid the Sect's nurturing and teaching grace.
Soon, a bright light shot out from the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum and merged into A Ruheng.
Accompanying its Fusion, a red spirit ring naturally appeared around A Ruheng's body, adorned with a golden pattern, signifying his cultivation of over one hundred thousand years.
The phantom of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum floated and swayed behind him, its brilliance like flowing rosy clouds.
"It's done."
Han Tianyi, who had continuously presided over three contract arrays, wiped the sweat from his brow. He looked at A Ruheng, then at Feng Zaixing, Na'er, and Wang Wen in the corner, feeling deeply gratified.
Given time, the Body Sect, with five Ultimate Douluo, would be able to contend with all directions and achieve its revival. He felt he had made a small contribution.
Feng Zaixing's mental force was powerful, and he quickly noticed Han Tianyi's expression. His eyes darted, and he smiled at the Qi Luo Tulip:
"Brother Qi Luo, can you get us some more scraps? Not immortal-grade, just some ordinary spiritual items will do, to nourish the old man's body."
Han Tianyi found it even harder to make a Breakthrough than Mu Ye. His bodily functions were declining, and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians offered little help to his brain, so he had to resort to tonics.
The Qi Luo Tulip showed a very pained expression: "You promised me, take it and leave."
"Don't worry, don't worry, I've kept seeds for all the immortal-grade items. I swear on my Spirit, unless I die prematurely, I will definitely find a good home for your seeds in the future."
Feng Zaixing slightly tilted his head, speaking very serious words in a joking tone.
The Qi Luo Tulip sighed: "I hope you are a man of your word—"
A moment later.
"No need to see us off, everyone. We'll meet again."
Loaded with gains, Feng Zaixing was in a very pleasant mood, his farewell smile exceptionally bright.
"Heh heh, we'll meet again." The Qi Luo Tulip's smile was numb and stiff. At this moment, he truly wanted to run away with them.
The bastards from the Tang Sect better not come in again, or I'll make sure you know what you're up against!
"Children, let's go!" Kong Yao raised his hand, and seven luminous clouds carried the Stars of Tomorrow, soaring into the air and flying out of the mist-shrouded valley.
On the cliff outside the valley, Zhao Song and Le Zhengyang were both waiting in the car.
Suddenly, Le Zhengyang opened his narrowed eyes, which flashed, and a gratified arc formed on the corner of his mouth.
His aura was more than twice as strong, and his vitality had greatly improved. It seemed this trip was very successful.
Zhao Song's face was long and grim, as if he had swallowed a few dead flies.
"Hmph, the Tang Sect's treasure land—"
Noticing Le Zhengyang's change, Zhao Song sighed and opened the car door. As soon as he got out, he saw Kong Yao returning with the people.
Feng Zaixing was half a step behind Kong Yao, his figure even more slender and tall than before, clearly having just absorbed a spirit ring.
His essence, Qi, and Spirit were perfectly integrated, making him unfathomable. Zhao Song had never seen such a Spirit King.
"It's over, I'm afraid he swallowed a hundred-thousand-year immortal-grade item."
Zhao Song's heart sank, and a chill ran down his spine. Feng Zaixing was already a monster, and with the help of a hundred-thousand-year immortal-grade item, wouldn't his future be a smooth and soaring path?
"Wait, why are his Senior Brother's and Junior Sister's auras also so greatly changed?"
Without even using mental force, Zhao Song noticed that Feng Zaixing was not the only one in an abnormal state. A Ruheng and Na'er had changed even more, without any concealment.
A Ruheng was astonishingly robust, his 2.8-meter physique like a small mountain, his muscles as hard as granite and indestructible.
Na'er's large, purple-glowing eyes gleamed with cunning and joy. While still in mid-air, she waved to Zhao Song from afar:
"Thank you, Uncle, for bringing us here. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is truly wonderful."
Zhao Song's face stretched long, his stiff smile uglier than crying: "It's nothing, no need to thank me, really no need to thank me—"
It's over, these two also got immortal-grade items, if not hundred-thousand-year immortal-grade, then not far from it.
What slightly comforted him was that although Yu Xin and the others' life auras fluctuated externally, their spirit power showed no change, proving they had not absorbed immortal-grade items.
Three immortal-grade items given out for seven ice and fire tokens could be considered a blessing in misfortune.
He hadn't considered the possibility of Feng Zaixing taking away a pile of hundred-thousand-year immortal-grade items, because no one in Tang Sect history had ever done so. Spirit Ice Douluo and the Sea God ancestor had directly cleared out the entire stock.
"Little Zhao, what are you thinking?" Kong Yao walked up to him like a Gui Mei, patting Zhao Song's shoulder and saying:
"I am very satisfied with this matter; we might be able to offer some help with the Heaven Dou City situation. Would you like to discuss it?"
"Ah?" Zhao Song opened his mouth in surprise. You would be so kind?
Feng Zaixing stepped forward and said with a laugh: "We know the Tang Sect is short on funds and inevitably stretched thin. The hidden danger beneath Heaven Dou City is of great importance, and we are willing to provide assistance."
Zhao Song gave a dry laugh, "What are your conditions?"
"Besides money, the Tang Sect has many useful things, such as research materials on soul engineering technology, intelligence obtained from trade with the two continents, and even equity in some other enterprises controlled by the dazzling Tang Sect enterprises. These can all be used as collateral—"
Feng Zaixing smiled and said: "As long as the Tang Sect is willing to talk, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy and the Angel Family can provide considerable support."
"I also have some say with the Yu Family."
After speaking, without waiting for a reply, he took out a soul guide card: "This is my personal sponsorship of two hundred million federal currency for the Tang Sect, a small token of my regard."
Zhao Song did not accept it directly. He knew this money was not easy to take.
However, the current Tang Sect seemed to have few choices. With another sigh, he reluctantly took the soul guide card: "Then, thank Your Excellency for your generosity. I will report it to the Vice Sect Leader upon my return and ask him to make a decision."
"I look forward to Your Excellency's reply."
Feng Zaixing smiled in response, then got into the car with his people. As his shoulder brushed past Zhao Song's, his smile vanished instantly.
There will be many days to come. I will slowly dig out the Foundation of your two towering trees.
When the Tang Sect's all-terrain vehicle drove back to Heaven Dou City, the usually bustling streets were already empty. It was evident that at the gates of Heaven Dou City, mechanized mecha units were orderly evacuating civilians, and federal broadcasts were everywhere.
"The underground of Heaven Dou City is extremely dangerous. All citizens are requested to evacuate in an orderly manner with the federal and Spirit Pagoda teams. All losses will be borne by the Tang Sect, the instigator of this disaster. This is the guarantee of the Federation and the Spirit Pagoda."
Hearing this broadcast, A Ruheng almost burst out laughing. He secretly transmitted: "Junior Brother, you didn't come up with such a nasty remark, did you?"
"Of course not, it's too blunt."
Feng Zaixing twitched his lips, tilting his head in speculation: "It's probably Qiangu Dongfeng's doing. The Spirit Pagoda hasn't suffered such a great loss in so many years; it must have infuriated him."
He had intended to bomb the Tang Sect, but ended up being bombed first. Qiangu Dongfeng's vexation was imaginable.
With such an incident, he contacted the Ghost Emperor and the Federation to accelerate the process of destroying Shrek Tang Headquarters. Feng Zaixing was not surprised at all.
"Hello, Ghost Emperor? This is Qiangu Dongfeng."
In a villa in Heaven Dou City, Qiangu Dongfeng confirmed he was alone, then, filled with hatred, dialed a special number.
"Gah gah gah, Pagoda Master Qian Gu, aren't you gambling against the Tang Sect in Heaven Dou City? How do you have time to call me?"
The Ghost Emperor's hoarse, grating voice came through, filled with undisguised glee.
A trace of displeasure appeared on Qiangu Dongfeng's face, but he quickly suppressed it, lowering his voice: "I won't waste words. I think you can advance the time of your move."
"I will do my best to coordinate with the Minister, striving to bomb Shrek City a year or even half a year earlier!"
"Gah gah gah, Pagoda Master Qian Gu truly repays grievances. This Emperor admires you and is willing to facilitate it."
The Ghost Emperor paused, then changed the subject, saying: "But our Holy Spirit Cult also has grudges with certain people. Can Pagoda Master Qian Gu give us a convenience?"
Qiangu Dongfeng understood what the other party meant, and his brows immediately furrowed, saying:
"I cannot help you now. Even if I agree to you, do you dare to fight Le Zhengyang to the death? Even Yun Ming doesn't want to directly confront the Angel God Sword. Do you want to die?"