The Greatest Soul Sage on the Continent

Seeing Tang San's excited expression, Lin Mu smiled to himself. He slowly walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and said:

"Little San, since you know these herbs so well, introduce their effects to me."

"Master, are you planning to use them for alchemy?"

Tang San turned to look at his Master, his eyes filled with excitement. After the Soul Power Pills and Body Tempering Pills from before, he had no doubts whatsoever about his Master's alchemy skills.

If it were anyone else, they would surely waste the medicinal properties of these Immortal Herbs.

But in Master's hands, there was at least no need to worry about wasting their effects. Their effects might even become better.

"That's right." Lin Mu nodded slightly.

Having received confirmation, Tang San immediately strode over to the Immortal Herbs and began introducing them to Lin Mu as though recounting treasures from his own home.

"Master, look. This Immortal Herb is the Aromatic Silk Beauty. It is the bane of all poisons and can neutralize every toxin."

"These are the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot. They grow respectively in places of extreme cold and extreme heat. Their attributes conflict, and they cannot be taken together. Their medicinal properties are far too potent for ordinary people to withstand."

Then, he pointed at another crystal-clear Immortal Herb shaped like a rooster's comb and said, "This is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Consuming it nourishes the limbs and lets the blood flow through the eight meridians, allowing one to cultivate an indestructible body."

"And that one is the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid. Its medicinal nature is mild and rich. It can strengthen one's foundation, replenish one's vitality, and expel impurities from the body. It is most suitable for assisting cultivation."

With Tang San's introduction, Lin Mu came to recognize nearly all the Immortal Herbs in the medicinal garden.

At the same time, he asked about the medicinal properties of these Immortal Herbs to avoid any problems while refining pills and needlessly wasting their effects.

Watching the master and disciple discuss things nonstop, Dugu Bo's expression became increasingly complicated. It felt as though they were dividing up his family fortune.

However, this also showed that this master and disciple were far from ordinary. Perhaps they truly could resolve the martial soul backlash plaguing his lineage, yet he had failed to seize this opportunity.

Before beginning the alchemy, Lin Mu sent Dugu Bo away.

Tang San was then responsible for gathering herbs, while Lin Mu began preparing for the alchemy process.

At first, he would naturally refine herbs that had not reached the Immortal Herb grade, using them as practice. Once he became proficient, he would begin refining these Immortal Herbs.

With Kirin Fire, he was confident that he could bring out the full medicinal effects of these herbs and even fuse them together to produce stronger results.

As for Xiao Wu, she had already pulled herself free from her heavy, complicated emotions and was hopping about nearby.

A few days later.

Spirit City, Papal Palace.

Within the grand and solemn hall, Bibi Dong sat upon her throne. She wore a purple-gold crown, held a scepter in her hand, and was dressed in a purple-gold papal robe.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful yet completely expressionless, carrying an icy majesty that could not be profaned.

Below the raised platform, a bewitchingly handsome man in golden armor was kneeling on one knee. It was Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan.

"Your Excellency, several days ago, a battle at the level of Titled Douluo took place within Heaven Dou Royal Academy. One of those involved was that old poison freak, Dugu Bo."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice was cold as he spoke with utmost respect. "According to reliable information, the other person possessed only Soul Sage cultivation. Yet through some unknown means, he actually defeated Dugu Bo."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong slowly opened her eyes. Her red lips parted as she said disdainfully, "Poison Douluo? Other than that troublesome poison technique of his, his own strength is not worth mentioning."

Her voice paused slightly as her fingertip lightly tapped the scepter.

"However, for someone to defeat a Titled Douluo with Soul Sage cultivation, no matter what method he used, his strength cannot be underestimated."

As she spoke, Bibi Dong could not help thinking of someone.

Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao.

Back then, Tang Hao had just absorbed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and newly entered the Titled Douluo rank, yet he had been able to hammer the former Pope, Qian Xunji, into grievous injury and carve a path through the encirclement of numerous Spirit Hall experts.

The shadow cast by that Clear Sky Hammer still faintly loomed over her heart. His terrifying strength simply could not be measured by Soul Power Level.

And since this person could defeat Poison Douluo with the cultivation of a Soul Sage, then under the same Soul Power Level, his strength was likely even greater than Tang Hao's.

Noticing a trace of abnormality in Bibi Dong's expression, Chrysanthemum Douluo continued his report. "Your Excellency, this Soul Sage is extremely young. He seems to be only around twenty years old."

"Around twenty?"

Bibi Dong's pupils contracted slightly. His cultivation speed was far faster than even hers, while his strength at the same rank surpassed Tang Hao's. Where had such a monstrous genius emerged from?

Could he be the inheritor of some deity?

Before Bibi Dong could think further, Chrysanthemum Douluo continued, "This person only joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy recently. He was recommended by Xue Qinghe and now serves as the leader of the Imperial Dou Team."

"Xue Qinghe?"

An extremely complex look flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes—pain, resentment, and a trace of guilt.

A moment later, her gaze fell upon Chrysanthemum Douluo. "This person is exceptionally powerful. He must not be won over by the Heaven Dou Royal Family. We must recruit him into Spirit Hall. Yue Guan, I leave this matter to you."

"Your subordinate obeys."

Chrysanthemum Douluo respectfully accepted the order, a cold smile curling across his lips. That old poison freak had actually lost to a Soul Sage. What a disgrace to the name of Titled Douluo.

If he could subdue this young Soul Sage, perhaps His Excellency the Pope would reward him with a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.

Elsewhere, Shrek Academy.

Bang!

With a loud sound, Zhao Wuji kicked open the door, startling Flender inside so badly that he jumped.

Watching Zhao Wuji rush in, Flender immediately felt his irritation flare. He snapped, "Old Zhao, are you trying to scare me to death?!"

Zhao Wuji had no time for Flender's complaints. After taking several quick breaths, he hurriedly said, "Boss, something huge happened in Heaven Dou City. I came specifically to tell you!"

"What the hell does that have to do with me? If you've got nothing better to do, figure out a way to make some money. With the academy's meager income, we can barely keep the pot boiling."

"Boss, this really is huge! A Soul Sage in his twenties knocked Poison Douluo flat!"

Hearing that, Flender froze for a moment, then said in utter disbelief, "Are you bullshitting me?!"

As a level seventy-eight Soul Sage, he knew better than anyone how vast the gap was between a Soul Sage and a Titled Douluo. Forget a Titled Douluo—even any random Soul Douluo could pin him to the ground and beat him senseless.

Yet Zhao Wuji wore a grave expression as he solemnly said, "Boss, I suspect that young Soul Sage may very well be the person I encountered in the Star Dou Great Forest before!"

Over the past month or so, the more he thought about it, the more something felt off.

He himself was a strength-type Soul Sage. In terms of raw power, he would not lose to other Soul Sages, yet before that person, he had been completely unable to resist!

Even after using his Martial Soul Avatar, it had been difficult to bridge the gap between them.

"Old Zhao, whether this Soul Sage is the person you mentioned or not, the grudge between you has already been settled. Stop worrying yourself sick every day."

Flender still said dismissively.