"With this power, her position within the Heaven Dou Empire will become even more secure. Moon Pavilion's prestige will reach a new height, and our Clear Sky Sect can also seize this opportunity to occupy a more important position on the continent!"
After the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect learned the news, they erupted in celebration. On the training grounds, disciples who had been cultivating stopped one after another and looked up toward the sky, their eyes filled with pride and admiration.
"Aunt Yuehua is incredible! Not only did she make the list, she even obtained such powerful rewards. From now on, Aunt can finally cultivate as a soul master!"
"The Zither of Emotions can manipulate emotions to kill. That is way too impressive! From now on, who would dare look down on Aunt or on our Clear Sky Sect!"
Within the imperial city of the Heaven Dou Empire, nobles stared at the reward information on the heavenly screen and collectively drew in sharp breaths. Their faces were filled with shock and reverence.
The young viscount who had previously admired Tang Yuehua trembled with excitement, his voice carrying a hint of fanaticism.
"Lady Tang not only made the list, she even obtained such a heaven-defying reward! The Zither of Emotions, a spiritual-type soul master. From this day forward, Lady Tang is a true goddess. We shall swear our lives to follow her!"
Inside the taverns, nobles echoed his words. Someone said, "Lady Tang already earned our respect through her talent and methods. Now that she possesses such powerful strength, Moon Pavilion's status will be unmatched. In the future, we must visit Moon Pavilion more often. Not only can we cultivate etiquette there, we can also receive Lady Tang's protection."
Within the imperial palace, Emperor Xue Ye gazed at the golden pillar of light in the sky, approval and relief filling his eyes.
"The Zither of Emotions, a spiritual-type soul master. This is a tremendous blessing for the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"Tang Yuehua has always been deeply loved by the nobility. Now that she possesses such power, she will be even more capable of stabilizing the noble circle and may even become a major pillar of support for the Heaven Dou Empire!"
A minister bowed and said, "Your Majesty speaks wisely. Lady Tang's Zither of Emotions can manipulate emotions. If used on the battlefield, it could subdue the enemy without fighting. Even against powerful foes, victory could be achieved through spiritual power alone."
"We should establish closer ties with Lady Tang as soon as possible to further safeguard the stability of the Heaven Dou Empire."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded and immediately issued an order to send additional congratulatory gifts to Moon Pavilion, demonstrating the empire's high regard for Tang Yuehua.
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Within the Pope Palace of Spirit City, Bibi Dong stared at the reward information on the heavenly screen. A flash of jealousy and killing intent passed through her crimson eyes as the papal scepter smashed heavily into the ground, cracks spreading once again.
"Damn it! A useless cripple who could not cultivate actually obtained such a heaven-defying martial soul! The Zither of Emotions, spiritual type, capable of manipulating emotions to kill. This is a blatant mockery of me!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo slumped to the ground, his face filled with disbelief and shock.
"A thousand-year first soul ring, and such a powerful spiritual-type martial soul evolution. Tang Yuehua's luck is absurdly good. If she is allowed to grow, she will surely become a major threat to Spirit City!"
Dark shadows surged violently around Ghost Douluo as he spoke coldly.
"We cannot allow her to continue growing. While she has just broken through and her strength has yet to stabilize, send people to destroy Moon Pavilion and kill Tang Yuehua. Otherwise, once she becomes a Titled Douluo, dealing with her will be far more difficult!"
A ruthless glint flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes as she was about to give the order, but she suddenly recalled the Dragon God's pressure and the twin gods of Heavenly Path Academy. Her movements halted, unwillingness filling her gaze.
"No. With the Dragon God revealed and Heavenly Path Academy guarded by two Dragon Gods, any rash action will certainly draw their attention. At that point, Spirit City would face total annihilation. We can only endure for now and wait for the right moment."
Though killing intent surged in her heart, Bibi Dong understood that Spirit City could not withstand any upheaval at present. She could only watch as Tang Yuehua rose to prominence.
Within the Hall of Offerings, Qian Daoliu gazed at the heavenly screen, his aged face heavy with gravity.
"The Zither of Emotions, spiritual type. This kind of martial soul has limitless potential. If Tang Yuehua is allowed to grow, the strength of the Clear Sky Sect will increase greatly, and the obstruction to our Angel God inheritance will only grow stronger."
The six great elders nodded one after another. Someone said, "Elder Brother, we cannot simply sit by and do nothing. Perhaps we can secretly interfere with her cultivation and prevent her growth."
Qian Daoliu shook his head, his tone solemn. "The continental situation is complex. The threats of the Dragon God and the twin gods have yet to be resolved. We cannot create more powerful enemies. For now, we must focus on Xue'er's inheritance. Once she becomes a god, we can then deal with these hidden dangers."
On the rooftop of Heavenly Path Academy, the Crimson Sun Dragon's eyes shone brightly as he looked at the reward information on the heavenly screen, his tone filled with amazement.
"The Zither of Emotions. Such a spiritual-type martial soul is indeed rare. Manipulating emotions to kill carries immense potential."
"Tang Yuehua has leapt from an untrainable cripple to a top-tier genius in a single step. The rewards of the ranking truly are heaven-defying."
Frost Profound's ice-blue eyes shifted slightly as she nodded in agreement.
"A thousand-year first soul ring and martial soul evolution. Such rewards would make any soul master envious."
"With this power, Tang Yuehua's future path will be completely transformed, and the Clear Sky Sect will benefit greatly from it."
On the plaza below, Zhu Zhuqing looked up at the heavenly screen. A trace of envy and vigilance flashed through her eyes.
"The Zither of Emotions, spiritual type. This kind of power is far too eerie. If one were to face her, a moment of carelessness could lead to one's emotions being controlled. It would be extremely troublesome."
"We must improve our strength as quickly as possible to deal with future uncertainties."
Shui Bing'er's cheeks flushed slightly as she gazed at the sky, her tone filled with admiration.
"Lady Tang went from being unable to cultivate to possessing such a powerful martial soul. This opportunity is certainly rare, but it also stems from her years of accumulation and perseverance."
"We must cultivate diligently as well and not waste our teacher's guidance or the academy's resources."
Li Tianyi stood on the rooftop, his twin pupils shifting faintly as he watched the golden pillar of light gradually dissipate. A faint smile curved at the corner of his lips.
"The Zither of Emotions is quite an interesting martial soul."
"Tang Yuehua's rise has added several new variables to this continent. It seems the days ahead will not be too dull."
He could sense the powerful spiritual energy contained within the Zither of Emotions and understood what kind of impact this power would have on the continental situation. Quiet calculations formed in his heart.
In the core region of the Star Dou Forest, Bi Ji gazed at the information on the heavenly screen. Gentle waves of life energy flowed around her as she spoke with mild amazement.
"The Zither of Emotions, spiritual type. This kind of martial soul is indeed unusual. Tang Yuehua was originally unable to cultivate, yet she has now soared in a single step. The power of the ranking is truly unfathomable."
Di Tian's golden eyes shifted slightly as he spoke calmly.
"She has some potential, but her current strength is still weak and poses no threat to the Star Dou Forest. We only need to focus on stabilizing our lord's God King power. There is no need to pay excessive attention to anything else."
The other ferocious beasts nodded in agreement. In their hearts, only Gu Yuena was the true ruler of the continent. Tang Yuehua's rise was nothing more than an insignificant matter.
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