Acquaintances

Elsewhere, Zhao Zilong and Huo Wu returned to Blazing Fire City. After learning that Evil Soul Masters had invaded the Four Element Cities, Huo Wu had been eager to return. Although she firmly believed that the Four Elements Academy had enough strength to hold off the Evil Soul Masters, and that Heaven Dou City was close enough to provide support, she had still been anxious to come back.

Yue Yao and Xiao Wu had come with Zhao Zilong as well. By now, Yue Yao was practically Zhao Zilong's personal bodyguard, so she naturally followed him to Blazing Fire City this time. As for Xiao Wu, after being revived, she wanted to cling to Zhao Zilong every moment of every day, even when they slept at night, leaving Zhao Zilong both amused and helpless.

The Fire Clan was Huo Wu's home and the largest clan in Blazing Fire City. Her father was the dean of Blazing Fire Academy and a level 74 Soul Saint.

"Sister Huo Wu, is this your home? It looks so huge!" At the entrance to the Fire Clan, even the gates were blazing red. Unlike the elegance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Huo Wu's home exuded an overwhelming, domineering presence at first sight.

Huo Wu said confidently, "Of course."

Zhao Zilong looked at Huo Wu and asked, "I heard that more than a hundred years ago, your Fire Clan produced an extremely powerful Titled Douluo. Blazing Fire City and Blazing Fire Academy were supposedly founded by that senior as well, right?"

"Yes, that was probably over a hundred years ago." Huo Wu nodded gently and introduced him, "My great-great-grandfather, Huo Yan, was the famed Fire Dragon Douluo of that era. His Soul Power reached level 95, and he was the pride of our clan."

Her expression became slightly regretful as she continued, "But since my great-great-grandfather, both my great-grandfather and grandfather only reached the Soul Douluo realm in their lifetimes. The Fire Clan has never produced another Titled Douluo. My father is only a Soul Saint now, and he will probably reach at most Soul Douluo in the future."

"But I will definitely surpass my great-great-grandfather and make the Fire Clan shake Douluo Continent once again."

"Yes, you can definitely do it." Zhao Zilong gently patted Huo Wu on the shoulder. "Let's go."

"Okay."

Before long, the gates opened, and an elderly woman said excitedly, "Young Miss, you've returned. You even brought friends with you. Please, come in."

"Mm." Huo Wu nodded, then took Zhao Zilong's hand and led him inside. She asked the elderly woman, "Is my father here?"

"The clan leader is in the main hall, receiving several important guests," the elderly woman replied.

"Receiving guests?" Huo Wu's eyes showed a hint of disappointment. She turned to Zhao Zilong and said, "Zilong, let's go to my room first."

"There's no need." Yue Yao spoke from behind them. Huo Wu looked puzzled, and Yue Yao explained, "I believe the guests your father is meeting are Spirit Hall's Red Flag Elder and Yellow Flag Elder. To deal with the Evil Soul Masters, Your Excellency the Pope sent more than just one Titled Douluo."

Huo Wu immediately became excited and looked at Zhao Zilong with delight. Thunder City was very close to Blazing Fire City, and Huo Wu had always been worried about her home.

Now that Spirit Hall had sent three Titled Douluo here, Zhao Zilong's contribution had surely been indispensable. She said excitedly, "Thank you, Zilong. This way, we'll definitely be able to wipe out all the Evil Soul Masters in Thunder City."

Zhao Zilong smiled gently but said nothing. He knew very well that those Evil Soul Masters were anything but simple. They were Evil Soul Masters under the King of Slaughter, and the seizure of Thunder City had most likely been ordered by the King of Slaughter himself.

According to Bibi Dong, aside from the King of Slaughter, there had been four Titled Douluo among the Evil Soul Masters who attacked Hu Yanzhen. Even if they could eliminate some Evil Soul Master lackeys, they had no way to defeat the King of Slaughter.

Bibi Dong's current intention was to temporarily leave the Evil Soul Masters in Thunder City alone. Thunder City was close to Heaven Dou Empire's capital, Heaven Dou City, so she intended to let the Evil Soul Masters and Heaven Dou Empire wear each other down. Spirit Hall could then reap the benefits.

Therefore, Zhao Zilong had two purposes in coming to Blazing Fire City. First, he wanted to meet his future father-in-law, Huo Yaoyang. Second, he wanted to transfer the people of Blazing Fire City, Skywater City, and Godwind City to Spirit City. As for rescuing Blazing Fire City, that was merely for appearances.

After the Palace Coup in Heaven Dou City failed, Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou Empire had become complete enemies, with no possibility of reconciliation. So if they could weaken Heaven Dou Empire first, they would do so.

Huo Wu pulled Zhao Zilong along. "Zilong, then let's hurry over too."

Meanwhile, in the main hall, Huo Wu's father, Huo Yaoyang, who was also the dean of Blazing Fire Academy, was receiving several important guests.

Just as Yue Yao had said, Spirit Hall's Red Flag Elder and Yellow Flag Elder were both present. Besides the two of them, the dean of Skywater Academy from Skywater City and the dean of Godwind Academy from Godwind City had also arrived.

They were discussing how to launch an expedition against the Evil Soul Masters in Thunder City.

"Clan Leader, my lords, Miss Huo Wu has arrived with His Highness the Holy Son," a Soul Master of the Fire Clan came over to report.

Huo Yaoyang said excitedly, "Quick, bring them in."

The three great academies had long gathered in Blazing Fire City, waiting for Spirit Hall's people to arrive. When Spirit Hall's representatives had arrived yesterday, and they were actually two Titled Douluo, Huo Yaoyang had assumed that a meeting on a matter as important as subjugating the Evil Soul Masters would be held at Spirit Hall. He had never expected the meeting location to be chosen as the Fire Clan, which delighted him greatly.

"Father..." Huo Wu's voice came from outside at that moment.

Huo Yaoyang immediately rose to his feet and walked over. "Wu'er, you're back!"

Zhao Zilong entered as well and cupped his fists toward Huo Yaoyang. "Senior..."

Huo Wu immediately introduced him, "Father, this is Zhao Zilong, the one I've always told you about."

Huo Yaoyang nodded lightly, then saluted Zhao Zilong and Yue Yao. "Greetings, Your Highness the Holy Son. Greetings, Your Excellency Flame Eagle..."

"Greetings, Your Highness the Holy Son. Greetings, Your Excellency Flame Eagle..." The others also came forward and offered their greetings.

Zhao Zilong looked over the crowd. There were some people he did not recognize, but he also spotted quite a few familiar faces. Feng Xiaotian from Godwind Academy was looking at Zhao Zilong with obvious displeasure, while not far away stood Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er from Skywater Academy.

Zhao Zilong smiled faintly and said, "I didn't expect to find so many acquaintances here. It's been a long time, Brother Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er..."