Surging Undercurrents! All Sides Vigorously Search for the King's Hall!

(Qian Renxue artwork)

"King's Hall?! How... how is that possible?!"

Yu Xiaogang froze completely, his face shifting from green to white before finally turning ashen.

All his analyses, all his deductions, were crushed to pieces by the name of the ultimate number one.

The reputation of this "master" had been smashed to bits by the Heavenly Ranking today!

At the same time, the most brilliant stream of light, the thickest one and the one containing the richest rewards, crossed countless mountains and rivers in an instant, hovering with absolute precision before Lin Jiang in a small courtyard within the vast King's Hall, deep in the canyon.

The Divine Artifact Book of Wisdom radiated an immense glow of knowledge, Po Jun emanated a razor-sharp aura capable of tearing through everything, the Extreme Shadow · Rushing Wolf Emblem surged with the laws of extreme speed, while the three Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones gave off energy fluctuations that made hearts tremble.

Lin Jiang's expression remained calm, as though the treasures before him—enough to move even gods—were merely ordinary objects.

With a casual wave of his hand, he stored all these treasures that had driven the outside world mad into his Storage Space, yet instead of looking pleased, he let out a helpless sigh:

"Ah, though the tree wishes to be still, the wind will not cease."

"This Heavenly Ranking has ultimately shoved my King's Hall into the spotlight. I can't keep lying low anymore."

Aside from himself, there were also Old Master and Xiang Yu, two Level 99 Limit Douluo.

For King's Hall to rank first was something he had expected, but he simply had not wanted to be so high-profile.

Lin Jiang turned his head and instructed Daji, who stood beside him with a charming smile:

"Go. Have Mozi and Lu Ban Master speed up the construction of the arena, and take the formation inscriptions to the utmost limit."

"For the next few days, our canyon will probably be packed with visitors and bustling with activity."

He paused, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes as he added:

"At the same time, issue orders for the entire Great Wall Guard Army to remain on alert and strengthen surveillance within a thousand li around King's Hall."

"Anyone who trespasses without permission... will be dealt with according to the rules!"

"Yes, The Venerable One."

Daji gave a graceful bow, and her figure slowly faded away.

Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, everyone had already returned from the courtyard to the hall.

Emperor Xue Ye suddenly rose from his throne, his eyes gleaming with excitement and urgency as his booming voice echoed through the grand hall:

"Qinghe! Immediately mobilize every intelligence network in the empire! No matter the cost, find out King's Hall's exact location in the shortest time possible!"

"Your son obeys."

Xue Qinghe lowered her head to accept the order, but beneath her lowered lashes flashed a cold, sharp light.

Her thoughts raced: If this King's Hall that had suddenly emerged truly possessed experts as numerous as the Heavenly Ranking claimed, then it was an unprecedented variable in Spirit Hall's grand cause of unification!

It absolutely could not be allowed to side with either Heaven Dou or Star Luo. It had to be controlled—or... eliminated before it could gain a firm foothold!

Emperor Xue Ye failed to notice the strange look in the crown prince's eyes. He clapped his hands excitedly, his face full of anticipation:

"Good! What a King's Hall! This is the number one power in the world today!"

"If we can befriend it and gain its protection, why should my Heaven Dou Empire fear Spirit Hall watching us like a tiger? This concerns the fate of the nation!"

Prince Xue Xing's eyes flickered as he secretly schemed:

If he could find a way to have the Fourth Prince, Xue Beng, establish a connection with them and gain King's Hall's support, then in the future struggle for the throne...

the position of crown prince might have to change hands! This heaven-sent opportunity had to be seized!

At Shrek Academy, the atmosphere was oppressive and awkward.

Ning Rongrong looked at Yu Xiaogang, whose face was ashen and who no longer possessed his usual composure, and could no longer suppress the contempt in her heart. She gave a scornful laugh, her voice crisp yet filled with biting mockery:

"What kind of master with invincible theories are you? You analyzed and analyzed, but not a single word you said was reliable! It was all nonsense!"

"I'm not staying at this lousy academy anymore! I'm going to join King's Hall!"

Flender's face instantly turned livid, the veins at his temples throbbing as he shouted:

"Ning Rongrong! Since you look down on Shrek so much, pack your things and get out immediately!"

"I'd like to see how many days a pampered young lady like you can last in that dog-eat-dog world outside!"

"Fine, I'll leave! Who cares about this shabby place of yours!"

Ning Rongrong proudly lifted her chin and turned to leave.

Just then, a cool, clear voice rang out, like ice beads falling onto a jade plate:

"I'm going too."

Everyone looked over in astonishment, only to see Zhu Zhuqing slowly step out from the ranks.

Her expression remained icy, but an unshakable resolve burned in her beautiful eyes.

If Ning Rongrong's departure carried seventy percent willfulness and thirty percent spite, then Zhu Zhuqing's gaze held nothing but absolute, desperate determination.

This greatest force in the world might be her only chance to break free from the suffocating shackles of fate imposed by the Star Luo Empire—to truly take control of her own destiny and become strong enough!

She had to seize it!

Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing was leaving as well, Dai Mubai panicked and hurriedly stepped forward, trying to stop her.

"Zhuqing! Are you really leaving? The outside world is fraught with danger, and the King's Hall's background is unknown..."

Zhu Zhuqing did not pause in the slightest, nor did she spare even a backward glance for her fiancé in name.

She merely walked silently toward the dormitories, her back resolute as she prepared to pack her belongings and depart at dawn the next day.

Ning Rongrong had originally been somewhat spiteful and helpless, but when she saw that even the powerful and levelheaded Zhu Zhuqing was so determined to leave, her thoughts immediately became more active. Having company was always better than wandering alone!

She immediately hurried after Zhu Zhuqing.

Watching that cold figure grow farther and farther away without the slightest attachment, Dai Mubai felt a surge of helplessness and fury. He slammed a fist into the thick tree trunk beside him, leaving behind a clear fist mark.

"Damn it!"

Oscar also stared blankly in the direction Ning Rongrong had left, unable to conceal the disappointment and loneliness in his eyes.

Ma Hongjun, who had returned after resolving his evil fire (three seconds), strode over carelessly and threw an arm around Dai Mubai and Oscar's shoulders.

Wiggling his brows, he consoled them, "Come on, Boss Dai, Little Ao, they're just two little girls!" "So what if they left? Are we brothers really short on women?"

Xiao Wu felt sick just listening to him, her delicate brows tightly furrowed.

If not for Tang San still being beside her, she almost wanted to leave this increasingly uncomfortable place immediately as well.

But on second thought, King's Hall Master Lin Jiang was unfathomable. He might already have seen through her identity as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, so rashly going there was far too risky.

For now, staying in the temporarily safe Shrek Academy was the more prudent choice.

At the very least, none of the people in Shrek Academy could see through her true nature yet.

This night was destined to be sleepless.

The entire continent was completely shaken and thrown into an uproar by the three words "King's Hall"!

Whether it was the Upper Three Sects, the Lower Four Sects, or the various kingdoms and duchies, even countless reclusive families spared no effort, mobilizing every open contact and hidden agent they possessed, frantically gathering all information about Lin Jiang and the exact location of King's Hall!