Target Confirmed, Divine Skill Cleanses the Field

Having said that.

Chen Changfeng turned and walked out of the hall, unwilling to waste any more breath.

His purpose in coming this time was the same as before: to notify Qian Daoliu.

As he walked, Chen Changfeng said, "No matter who the Heaven Dou envoy is this time, or which faction his escorts come from, none of them will make it to Longxing City."

"And every powerful enemy standing in Spirit Hall's way, whether it is the Clear Sky Sect or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

"I'll go."

"Then it will all be over!"

Chen Changfeng left, leaving the seven enshriners standing there with grim expressions.

Before one wave had settled, another had risen.

Again?!

Who could stop this guy? Even Qian Daoliu had no way to deal with him.

Watching Chen Changfeng's departing figure, the seven of them could practically foresee what would happen next.

This guy... was as unreasonable as ever.

He had clearly come merely to inform them. There was no room for discussion at all.

"Esteemed Enshriners."

After a long while, Qian Daoliu took a deep breath and ordered, "From today onward, everyone is to end their closed-door cultivation. When necessary, assist the Papal Palace in accelerating the encroachment upon the five kingdoms. Prepare for danger before it arrives. Tang Hao is only the beginning. The skies of Douluo Continent are about to change."

The enshriners: "..."

After leaving the Worship Hall.

Chen Changfeng raised his head and glanced at the moonlit night.

Then he lowered his gaze beneath his starry lashes, his exquisite eyes reflecting the autumn moon. Twenty years of forbearance had finally reached the moment of destruction.

Heaven Dou Empire. Star Luo Empire.

For the days to come, both your bodies and minds will tremble.

"Elder."

Just as killing intent filled Chen Changfeng's eyes, he was suddenly called back by the Heaven Dou scout who had just reported the progress. It turned out the fellow had not yet left Spirit Hall.

"What is it?" Chen Changfeng asked calmly.

"My lord." The scout nodded and took a letter from his robes. "The palace is deep and quiet. When the Young Mistress returned to Spirit Hall last time, she only had a brief talk with you, my lord, and did not even have the chance to bid you farewell. This is a letter the Young Mistress entrusted me to deliver to you."

Chen Changfeng accepted the letter.

His heart stirred faintly.

Indeed.

The upheaval during the Soul Master Tournament had prevented him from seeing Qian Renxue off. It had been somewhat inappropriate.

After watching the scout leave, Chen Changfeng casually opened the letter. The neat, graceful handwriting beneath the moonlight made his brows furrow even more deeply.

"Brother Changfeng, seeing these words is like seeing me. Ever since the end of the tournament's upheaval, we have not exchanged letters, and I have missed you dearly.

"Sitting idly before the window, gently resting my hand upon the jade desk.

"Unfolding plain paper, I think of you when I raise my pen, and miss you with every stroke.

"Half a lifetime of wandering, watching flowers bloom and wither in the deep palace, witnessing joys and sorrows, meetings and partings, deception and intrigue.

"I sigh at the passing of time and the changes of the years.

"I resent being unable to control my own fate, unable to share the bright moon with you, Brother.

"Brother Changfeng, the paper is too short to hold a thousand words, and crimson ink dries too easily to fill the lingering yearning between these lines.

"Now, Heaven Dou has once again fallen into turmoil, and every spearhead seems to point toward you. Knowing your temperament, Xue'er cannot help but feel anxious again. I only hope Brother Changfeng will not act rashly, lest you fall into another's trap."

The letter was short, but its affection ran deep.

Chen Changfeng took a deep breath.

Every line was filled with Qian Renxue's emotions—her longing, her confessions, and her concern.

It seemed those more than ten years as crown prince had not been in vain. She actually possessed such a delicate side.

Perhaps only toward him.

The Xue Qinghe in others' eyes and the Qian Renxue in others' eyes were not like this. It could not help but make Chen Changfeng feel a trace of guilt.

Still, it suited Qian Renxue's character perfectly. Perhaps lonely people all possessed such delicate emotions. Perhaps it was the fragility hidden beneath a strong exterior, or perhaps she was seeking some form of spiritual solace.

In any case, with him as a bond forged through her growth, Qian Renxue probably would not do anything foolish over Tang San in the future.

There was no need to wait any longer, Little Xue.

This time, when I leave Spirit Hall, I will forcefully push the continent's pace forward and compel Bibi Dong to establish the Spirit Hall Empire as soon as possible. If that affects your angelic Power of Faith, then fall!

Become a Fallen Angel and destroy everything with me. This world is not worth your protection, much less your pity!

The unrest in Heaven Dou was all aimed at him?

A trap?

Chen Changfeng put away the letter, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curling upward.

All the better. I was only afraid they would not come!

The next moment.

Chen Changfeng vanished directly into the moonlight, racing toward Longxing City.

At the border between Heaven Dou and Star Luo.

On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Many of the main cities and towns along the way had already been placed under martial law by the two empires.

There was a forest town located at the intersection of the two empires. Though it did not look large, it had everything one could need.

At that moment, a young man in purple robes entered a tavern in the town.

The atmosphere inside the tavern was somewhat oppressive.

The tavern was around seventy percent full. Chen Changfeng noticed that most of the people were soul masters. Few of them spoke. They merely watched those entering and leaving the tavern, making the place exceptionally quiet.

Chen Changfeng's arrival attracted quite a few gazes.

Sure enough, before Chen Changfeng could even take a seat, someone stopped him.

"Friend soul master, the Empire has ordered a complete lockdown of the border in recent days. If you wish to enter the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts, you will have to choose another day. Come back in a few days."

"Mm, all right."

Chen Changfeng smiled upon hearing this. His spiritual power instantly swept across everyone present, allowing him to immediately perceive their auras.

As expected, they were all organized soul masters or members of various factions.

There were assault-types, agility-types, support-types, and healers. The weakest among them were all level-fifty Soul Kings. The fact that such people had appeared in this border town was enough to show that the Heaven Dou Empire's delegation would pass through here.

Chen Changfeng said nothing more and turned to leave the tavern.

This was where the powers and nobility of Douluo Continent were more dominant than free soul masters.

Even hunting soul beasts was the same. Many places were directly monopolized and turned into their resources. Even in an ordinary little town, so many soul masters had been stationed in advance. It was clear just how grand the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's display was.

"Looks like..."

"The imperial envoy's party has not passed through here yet."

"I can only wait a little longer."

"When they pass through this area, I'll just unleash a divine skill from afar..."

Chen Changfeng murmured quietly as he left the border town.

No matter where he went, he encountered soul masters like those in the tavern, driving him away.

He decided to stay away from people. Once the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's party passed by, he would simply use a divine skill under the coverage of the Source of Spirit and carpet-bomb the area from afar.

With a plan in mind.

Chen Changfeng left the town and slipped into the Star Dou Great Forest.

Under normal circumstances, no soul master would rashly enter the Star Dou Great Forest at a time like this. There were countless powerful soul beasts within the forest, and no soul master would risk entering alone. Besides, it was the perfect place to conceal his aura.

Yet when Chen Changfeng had ventured less than several miles into the Star Dou Great Forest, he inexplicably sensed a dangerous presence.

It was not one presence.

It was the lock-on of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of spiritual senses.

Chen Changfeng froze for a moment. Someone is lying in ambush here?

He swept his gaze around, and his spiritual power instantly locked onto a mountain range one kilometer deeper in the forest.

A level-sixty-five Soul Emperor?

Such exceptional talent meant they were undoubtedly soul masters from a Spirit Hall branch. Chen Changfeng quickly reached an answer.

But the other side was clearly even more nervous at the moment. They seemed not to have expected a soul master to intrude into this border region.

"Friend."

"You have come to a place you should not have."

"It seems you will not be able to leave today. My apologies!"

A pleasant voice came from the mountain range. Immediately afterward, a swift black figure shot out and pounced at him with lightning speed.

Hm?

Chen Changfeng's brows creased slightly as he instantly focused his gaze.

The newcomer wore tight black night clothes that wrapped around her exquisite figure. The taut fabric outlined her astonishing curves. Her posture was sharp and fierce, yet she possessed a pair of proud, snow-white peaks that seemed ready to burst free. They were not overwhelmingly large, but beautifully shaped, with not a single flaw in her overall figure.

Although the black-clad figure revealed only a pair of azure eyes.

He could tell she was a woman.

The third update was a bit slow. I still need everyone's enthusiasm. There are no more recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Support needs to be continuous, otherwise I have no motivation, family!