Three Days Later, the Soul Hunt Plan

"After this, the poison in you and Yanyan will be mostly cleared."

A month later, inside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy dormitory, Jiang Mian sat cross-legged on his bed and looked at the Poison Douluo, who was meditating before him. "You can clear the remaining poison yourself."

"Thank you." Dugu Bo cupped his hands solemnly. "Great kindness needs no words. If you ever have need of me in the future, just give the word."

"Gladly." Jiang Mian chuckled and took the honorary elder's token from his pocket. "Poison Douluo, go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well now. Use this token to command Spirit Hall's Soul Masters and have them return the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to you."

"Alright. When the time comes, I'll select some fine Immortal Herbs and personally deliver them to Spirit Hall." Dugu Bo was equally straightforward. He did not linger and turned to leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Jiang Mian stepped out of the room and immediately spotted Xie Yue and Ye Lingling strolling through the academy. Their relationship had been steadily warming lately. Since Ye Lingling had to treat Xie Yue's injuries, the two had spent plenty of time alone together.

Two attractive young people of similar age, one talented and handsome, the other beautiful and graceful—dry wood meeting blazing fire. It was only natural for them to be drawn to each other.

"Interesting." Jiang Mian smiled and looked elsewhere. Yan was walking alone with his head lowered, his back looking utterly lonely and desolate.

"What a mood killer." Jiang Mian laughed as Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing, holding hands, somehow arrived before him.

"You two little cuties, what are you up to?" Jiang Mian touched their cheeks and smiled. "We've been here long enough. It's time to return to Spirit Hall."

"Teacher must be getting impatient too." Hu Liena smiled shyly. "Jiang Mian, your rank must have risen quite a bit over this past month, right?"

"I'm already rank fifty-eight." Jiang Mian looked at his hands. "In another two months, I'll reach Soul Emperor."

"That's amazing." Zhu Zhuqing said, "With your talent, Jiang Mian, you might even break the record for the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent."

"Shouldn't be a problem." Jiang Mian nodded. He had been neglecting his Soul Power cultivation lately, which was why his progress had been so slow. He truly wanted to become a god sooner, so he could bring Zhu Zhuqing and the others up to the heavens with him.

Bibi Dong would not need to cling to the Rakshasa God either. That divine position was a little too evil.

Come to think of it, the God Realm had rules saying that gods could not interfere with the mortal world after ascending?

What kind of bullshit rule was that? I've become a god, and I still can't bring my family and friends along for the ride? Did they really think I was going to be some ungrateful bastard like Tang San?

If Jiang Mian became a God King, he would abolish all those messy rules and give everyone a world of fair competition.

"My brother has already reached rank forty-nine recently. He's really working hard." Hu Liena pouted. "I used to be only one rank behind him, but now I'm two ranks behind."

"What about Yan?" Jiang Mian asked. "That guy's trapped by love. His strength seems to have stagnated, hasn't it?"

"Yeah." Zhu Zhuqing nodded. "He seems to be at the same level as Sister Nana now. If he keeps this up, even I'll surpass him."

"That won't do." Jiang Mian rubbed his brow, the corners of his lips rising slightly. "Looks like I need to help him get rid of his inner demons."

"What are you planning to do?" Hu Liena asked in surprise.

Jiang Mian smiled. "Find him a girlfriend."

"That kid isn't ugly, and his talent is so good. Finding a girlfriend won't be difficult." Jiang Mian said, "How about Dugu Yan?"

"Doesn't she like Yu Tianheng?" Hu Liena fiddled with her fingers and laughed in exasperation. "Jiang Mian, could you stop playing matchmaker?"

"I'm joking." Jiang Mian spread his hands. "Yan has to work hard at this himself. We can't do it for him."

"He still lacks motivation." Zhu Zhuqing said. "Should we put some pressure on him?"

"We'll talk about it later." Jiang Mian looked at the radiant Xie Yue and could not help teasing him. "Look at Xie Yue. He's so smitten that he doesn't even know which way is north anymore."

"Who would've thought my brother would suddenly figure things out one day?" Hu Liena covered her mouth and laughed. "And then he went and found me such a beautiful sister-in-law."

"He also has such a handsome brother-in-law." Jiang Mian wrapped an arm around Hu Liena's shoulders. "Sister Nana isn't getting the short end of the stick either."

"You're awful." Like a shy little fox, Hu Liena obediently nestled against Jiang Mian and felt his warmth.

Zhu Zhuqing stood quietly beside Jiang Mian, her expression as calm as ever.

"Jiang Mian, everything has been packed. We can leave now." Bear Lord suddenly appeared. "His Highness the Crown Prince came by again just now and asked me to give this to you."

Bear Lord took a letter from his pocket. Golden thread patterns were stamped across it, making it obvious that it was for royal use.

"What is it?" Jiang Mian accepted the letter. Written clearly upon it were the words: Three days later, the Soul Hunt Plan.

Jiang Mian had discussed Bibi Dong's Soul Hunt Plan with Qian Renxue on the road, which was why the letter offered no explanation and stated its purpose plainly.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is finished." Jiang Mian looked at the letter and quickly put it away safely. He had planned to return to Spirit Hall and discuss it with Bibi Dong, but he had not expected Qian Renxue to move so quickly. She had already contacted Bibi Dong.

"Once the Soul Hunt Plan begins, Bibi Dong will certainly send many powerful experts." Jiang Mian said calmly. "We only need to hold the rear. Let them handle everything else."

"If Scarlet King and I act together, wiping out some sect should be easy, right?" Bear Lord said.

"Of course it'll be easy." Jiang Mian nodded. "We'll discuss it after Spirit Hall's people arrive. If they want me to put in effort, let's see what chips they can offer."

"So this is Spirit Hall?" A flicker of shock passed through Zhu Zhuqing's eyes as she murmured, "One of the mighty Upper Three Sects, and they can just decide to destroy it?"

"Actually, she's been planning this for a long time. I'm only the fuse." Jiang Mian said. "Besides, with Bibi Dong's ambition, this is far from all she wants."

"Then what is your ambition?" Zhu Zhuqing stared into Jiang Mian's eyes and asked solemnly.

"Me?" Jiang Mian chuckled. "My ambition is naturally even greater. What are two great empires worth? What I want is all beneath heaven and above earth, with only me supreme."

"Interesting." Gui Mei's voice came from behind Jiang Mian. He had somehow emerged from Jiang Mian's shadow, smiling lightly. "Your ambition truly is enormous."

"Senior Ghost Douluo." Jiang Mian cupped his hands. He had sensed changes in the surroundings earlier, but he had not dared confirm which Titled Douluo had arrived.

"The Pope sent me to assist you." Ghost Douluo said in a hoarse voice. "Ju Hua Guan and the other Soul Masters will arrive in three days."

"Two-pronged attack in three days." Jiang Mian was genuinely looking forward to it. "Let it all erupt. Let everything erupt."