A Hongmen Banquet from Qian Renxue

Tang Yu charged straight through the ripples of flame and hammered down with all his might.

Boom! Boom!

The incoming flames were extinguished, blast by blast. Finally, Tang Yu's hammer slammed heavily into Qin Ming. "Get lost!!"

Pfft!

"Arghhh!" Qin Ming spat out a mouthful of blood, suffering severe injuries as he was knocked flat onto the ground.

"Good heavens! Tang Yu has become even stronger. Not only did he survive ten moves, but he actually defeated Teacher Qin Ming within them!" Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were dumbfounded.

The look in their eyes toward Tang Yu grew increasingly filled with admiration and awe.

They had truly become two little fangirls.

The group of reserve members was also stunned.

Tang San felt a secret sense of relief. It's a good thing I held back earlier. This guy really shouldn't be challenged lightly. I must gain a better understanding of his true strength.

"I had intended to wait until I reached the Soul Ancestor realm before challenging Tang Yu, but looking at it now, I am no match for him at all..." Yu Tianheng had been unconvinced before, but now he understood completely.

He could no longer stand shoulder to shoulder with Tang Yu.

Tang Yu retracted his Martial Soul and said coldly, "Teacher Qin, the ten moves are up. You can get lost now."

"Damn it! I actually... lost." Qin Ming clenched his fists tightly, then let out a heavy sigh.

"Sigh!"

If he had taken it seriously from the start and not underestimated his opponent, Qin Ming felt he might not have been defeated.

But a loss was a loss.

He had nothing to say, and he had lost all face.

No longer having the dignity to continue serving as the team leader, he hung his head and left in disgrace.

Tang Yu turned his gaze back to Tang San and the others. "From now on, you lot better behave yourselves during reserve training. Do you understand?"

"Yes! Boss!"

"W-we understand."

Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and the others replied obediently.

Following Qin Ming's departure, the academy arranged for another teacher, a Soul Emperor surnamed Wang, to come and lead the team.

Under the guidance of Teacher Wang, Tang Yu finally began his life of academy training, preparing for the Soul Master Competition.

The day's training had not yet concluded.

News of Tang Yu defeating Qin Ming in ten moves reached the ears of Qian Renxue at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

A soul master knelt on one knee: "Reporting to the Young Master, Tang Yu has returned to Heaven Dou Academy."

Qian Renxue stood with one hand behind her back, gazing silently into the distance: "After disappearing for more than half a year, this Tang Yu has finally returned. I actually thought he had gone back to the Clear Sky Sect, heh."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, there is one more matter that may come as a surprise to you."

"Oh?" Qian Renxue turned around.

"Just after returning to the academy, this Tang Yu defeated the Heaven Dou-level teacher Qin Ming, a level 62 Soul Emperor, within ten moves."

"What! You say Tang Yu defeated Qin Ming in ten moves?" Qian Renxue's expression changed abruptly.

"Yes. Although it is said that Qin Ming underestimated his opponent, which led to his defeat in ten moves, your subordinate believes that even if Qin Ming had fought seriously from the start, he might not necessarily have been a match for Tang Yu."

Qian Renxue's gaze sharpened: "He is actually this outstanding."

She knew of Qin Ming.

He was a very young Soul Emperor; although he was only level 62, his strength was not inferior to that of a high-level Soul Emperor.

"A 14-year-old Soul Ancestor with strength comparable to a high-level Soul Emperor—if such a stunning and brilliant genius cannot be used by me, or by Martial Soul Hall, then..." A flash of killing intent crossed Qian Renxue's eyes.

Moreover, that was just the speculation of this subordinate; it was hard to say exactly how much strength Tang Yu possessed. Perhaps he was even stronger than she imagined.

"Young Master, this boy is originally from the Clear Sky Sect. The Clear Sky Sect and our Martial Soul Hall have long-standing grievances, and his talent is so exceptional. If he is allowed to grow, he will likely become a hidden danger. Why don't I..."

"With your ability, you cannot kill him."

Qian Renxue glanced at the Soul Saint and waved her hand: "Withdraw. I, the Young Master, have my own arrangements."

Qian Renxue was not stupid.

She knew that for a genius like Tang Yu, there must be Clear Sky Sect soul masters protecting him in the shadows.

If she wanted to kill Tang Yu, she would have to send the two Title Elders, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, to do it.

"Tang Yu, oh Tang Yu, you really have exceeded my expectations! But sometimes, having talent that is too great will invite fatal disaster." Qian Renxue's eyes flashed with killing intent once more: "Someone come."

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two more trusted soul masters appeared.

"You! Summon the two elders, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, to come and see me."

"Yes!"

"You! Go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and find Tang Yu. Tell him that I have found what he was looking for, and invite him to meet at Dou Spirit Mountain tonight at eight o'clock."

"Yes!"

The two soul masters departed.

Six o'clock in the evening.

Tang Yu finished his day of intensive training and prepared to return to his dormitory to continue practicing the Clear Sky Nine Ultimates.

On the way, a subordinate of Qian Renxue approached him.

"Young Master Tang Yu, please wait!"

"His Highness the Crown Prince invites you to meet at Dou Spirit Mountain within Heaven Dou City tonight at eight o'clock. His Highness says he has found the item you asked him to look for," the subordinate reported truthfully.

I only returned to the academy at noon, it hasn't even been six hours yet. Does Qian Renxue already know I'm back?

Does she have spies planted in the academy?

Wait, if that's the case, she probably already knows about me defeating Qin Ming in ten moves, right? Tang Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. I'm afraid tonight at eight will be a trap!

Tang Yu naturally knew that having too much talent would make him a thorn in the side of Martial Soul Hall.

But he would have to participate in the Soul Master Competition sooner or later, which would inevitably expose his talent and strength. If he performed too brilliantly during the matches in Martial Soul City, he feared he might be finished off by Martial Soul Hall there once the tournament concluded.

Therefore, Tang Yu had already thought it through.

He had originally planned to show his cards to Qian Renxue before heading to Martial Soul City for the finals, using her disguised identity as leverage to ensure his absolute safety during the trip.

However, if Qian Renxue intended to cause trouble tonight, he would have no choice but to restrain her ahead of schedule.

"Dou Spirit Mountain, is it? Then I shall go and meet you, Qian Renxue."

Tang Yu pulled his thoughts back.

He then found Tang Tian, who was lurking within Heaven Dou Academy, and immediately unfurled his Thunder Dragon Wings. "Father, please help me charge them up, thank you!"

Tang Tian looked confused. "Wait, Yu'er, why do you suddenly need to charge your Thunder Dragon Wings?"

"I am meeting the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, tonight."

Upon hearing this, Tang Tian's expression changed. "Are you saying that the Heaven Dou Crown Prince might try to harm you?"

"Yes!"

Tang Yu nodded.

Although Tang Tian and Blazing Sun Douluo would also protect him from the shadows, having an extra trump card was always a good thing.

"Alright, then Father will fill you up to the brim!"

Tyrannical lightning flickered in Tang Tian's hand. He struck the Thunder Dragon Wings with his palm, injecting a continuous stream of lightning energy into them.

"Comfortable!"

"A constant stream of power is being injected into my Thunder Dragon Wings!"

"My Thunder Dragon Wings have never been this full!"

A long while later.

Tang Yu felt that the lightning power contained within the Thunder Dragon Wings at this moment was incredibly formidable.

Tang Tian had consumed quite a bit of Soul Power and was panting slightly as he said, "Yu'er, the lightning energy I've injected into you is enough to block an attack from a low-level Title Douluo, but how come these Thunder Dragon Wings of yours feel like a bottomless pit? I can't seem to fill them up!"