(Damn! I finished writing ages ago and was waiting to post it at midnight, but I got too caught up watching TV and forgot! Sorry, sorry.)
"Qian Renxue, don't forget my first condition. Find a way to give me the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."
This thing was a rare divine artifact with four attached abilities. It would be a great asset if he could put it to use.
It was also the key item for inheriting the Sea God Position. Taking it would prevent Tang San from inheriting the Sea God Position.
That would keep that shameless Sea God from repeatedly helping Tang San in the future.
After finishing his last sentence.
Tang Yu smashed through the wall with a hammer and walked out. "Father, let's go."
Qian Renxue then stumbled out as well. Seeing the equally disheveled Pufferfish and Snake Lance, she said furiously, "Tang Yu! You dared to kiss me, Qian Renxue! This matter will absolutely not end like this!"
"Young Master! Are you all right?!"
Snake Lance and Pufferfish hurried over, their faces filled with indignation. "Young Master, the Clear Sky Sect actually has another Title Douluo-level expert now. We can't do anything to them..."
"Send word back immediately. Have the Great Enshrined dispatch several Title Elders to destroy them!"
Qian Renxue clenched her fists unwillingly. "Today's matter ends here."
"What! B-But they already know Young Master's identity. If..."
"I said it ends here!" Qian Renxue's eyes turned sharp.
Snake Lance and Pufferfish revealed fearful expressions and lowered their heads. "Yes, Young Master."
Remembering that kiss, a flush of embarrassment crossed Qian Renxue's face again. She clenched her fists tightly. "Tang Yu, once I seize Heaven Dou Imperial Power, I'll make you understand the consequences of taking Qian Renxue's First Kiss!"
"Heh, you want to participate in the Soul Master Competition and win the championship so badly because of the three Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones our Spirit Hall is offering as prizes this year, right?"
"Fine! I can let you participate in the Soul Master Competition without a hitch and leave Spirit City safely, but you can forget about winning the championship!"
"Snake Lance! Send word back to Spirit City at once! I'm participating in the next Soul Master Competition!" Qian Renxue declared resolutely.
"What? Young Master... Th-This isn't appropriate, is it? You were declared dead when you were nine years old! And what if it affects the infiltration plan..." Snake Lance hesitated.
"So what if I was declared dead? Then let the world know that I, Qian Renxue, am still alive!"
"In this competition, I'll attend as the representative of the Heaven Dou Empire's team, bringing five hundred Royal Knights with me to Spirit City. Then, I only need to switch back to my real identity for the final match, then switch back into the crown prince's identity and lead the team away. No one will suspect anything," Qian Renxue said.
With Spirit Hall's strength, they would certainly reach the finals. She would not need to fight other teams; she only needed to face Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"O-Okay, I understand, Young Master. I'll send word back immediately."
"Let's go!"
Qian Renxue changed back into Xue Qinghe's appearance and also left Dou Spirit Mountain.
Tang Tian and Blazing Sun Douluo, who had left ahead of them, could no longer hold back their questions. Seventh Elder said, "Xiao Yu, since when did the Heaven Dou Empire have a Title Douluo-level expert? That crown prince..."
Tang Yu answered bluntly, "He's Spirit Hall's Young Master, Qian Renxue."
"What!"
Tang Yu said with utmost seriousness, "Father, Seventh Elder, I hope this matter won't be reported back to the sect. It's enough for just the three of us to know."
"Seventh Brother!"
Tang Tian immediately put pressure on Seventh Elder.
Seeing this, Seventh Elder replied, "I understand. Don't worry, I won't spread it."
After returning to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue grew angrier the more she thought about it, unable to sleep all night. "That bastard! He actually dared to take my First Kiss!"
"If I hadn't wasted so much cultivation time infiltrating the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, I would at least be a high-level Soul Saint by now. How could I have let you, Tang Yu, control me today!"
She decided that over the next period of time, she would devote more time to cultivation.
Then, during the finals, she would lead the Martial Soul Hall Team and crush Tang Yu!
After returning to the academy dormitory.
Tang Yu began flipping through the book he had obtained from Qian Renxue.
After examining it carefully, he learned the effects and medicinal properties of every Immortal Herb.
He then took out four Immortal Herbs and handed them to Blazing Sun Douluo. "Seventh Elder, the effects of these four Immortal Herbs are not much inferior to the Mad Strength Purple Gold Ginseng. Absorb this Fire Attribute Immortal Herb. Take the other three back for Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fifth Elder to absorb."
"Their Soul Power should also rise by one level."
After thinking for a moment, Tang Yu took out another Immortal Herb. "Give this Thunderous Hellflower to Brother Tang Hu!"
Tang Hu was from the Elders' faction.
He was also one of the top geniuses among the younger generation, aside from Tang Yu.
He was worthy of an Immortal Herb. After absorbing it, he had hope of attaining a Title in the future.
As for Tang Long, they would see how he performed later.
"Xiao Yu! With you, the Clear Sky Sect will surely restore its former glory!" Seventh Elder held the Immortal Herb, his heart filled with incomparable excitement.
He immediately absorbed the Immortal Herb, and his Soul Power surged from level 92 to level 93 in one stroke.
"Hahaha! I broke through! I broke through! Hahaha!" Seventh Elder could not stop laughing in delight. Rising to his feet, he said, "I'll return at once and deliver the Immortal Herbs to them!"
"Go, Seventh Elder."
Seventh Elder departed first.
Several days later.
Blazing Sun Douluo returned to the sect and promptly gave the Immortal Herbs to Second Elder, Third Elder, Fifth Elder, and Tang Hu.
After everyone absorbed them.
Second Elder directly broke through from the peak of level 95 into the high-level Title realm of level 96, greatly increasing his strength.
Level 95 and level 96 were a dividing line. Crossing it brought a change in strength akin to a qualitative leap.
Third Elder broke through from the peak of level 94 to level 95.
Fifth Elder broke through from the peak of level 93 to level 94.
Tang Hu broke through from level 51 to level 55, directly overtaking Tang Long in Soul Power.
More importantly, the Immortal Herbs could strengthen one's foundation, nurture one's essence, and improve innate talent. From this point onward, Tang Hu would only become stronger than Tang Long in the future.
Tang Hu should be able to break through to Soul Emperor before turning twenty-six!
Second Elder was as excited as a child. "Third Brother, Fifth Brother! I broke through! I reached level 96! If not for the Immortal Herb Xiao Yu gave me, I would never have reached this realm in my lifetime!"
"We each broke through by a level too!"
"Ahahaha!"
The three Elders excitedly embraced one another and laughed heartily.
"Ahem, ahem."
But they quickly awkwardly pushed one another away.
As the Elders broke through one after another, the Clear Sky Sect grew even stronger.
Since Tang Yu was a member of the Clear Sky Sect, he naturally wanted his own backing and support to become stronger and more formidable.
But the Clear Sky Sect was still far from being able to contend with Spirit Hall. Therefore, after the competition ended, Tang Yu would need to consider expanding the Clear Sky Sect and making it stronger.
For the next period of time, Qian Renxue made no further moves. Tang Yu also peacefully cultivated at the academy alongside the reserve members, building team coordination.
One month later.
Within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
Dugu Bo, seated cross-legged beside the spring, pushed his Soul Power to level 92 in one stroke.
He opened his eyes with a smile on his face. "I finally broke through! Hahaha! Not only did my Soul Power reach level 92, but my poison arts have also greatly increased, and nearly all my toxins have been forced into my Soul Bones."
"I've never felt so light and nimble before. Amazing!!"
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