Spirit City, Douluo Hall

"My Ah Yin, and I mostly live in Zhenhai City, the capital of the Vast Sea Kingdom."

Ah Yin took the initiative to show goodwill, saying, "If you trust me, you can go there to find me when you encounter difficulties."

"At least, I can offer some shelter within my capacity."

"Zhenhai City? The capital of the Vast Sea Kingdom?"

Upon hearing this, Ah Rou frowned even more deeply, her wary expression returning.

"I've heard that it's the core of the Vast Sea Kingdom, and there are quite a few Titled Douluo- level experts there."

"Sending me there, wouldn't that be...?"

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear: she had walked right into a trap.

"Rest assured."

Ah Yin said firmly, "If I say I can protect you, then I can protect you."

"The Monarch of the Vast Sea Kingdom is my husband."

This news caused a flicker of shock in Ah Rou's eyes, but she still hesitated and shook her head, saying, "I appreciate your kindness, but it's not necessary."

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

Seeing that she was determined to leave, Ah Yin did not insist. She took out a small, exquisite blue token from her bosom, handed it over, and said, "This is my token."

"If you ever encounter an insurmountable crisis in the future, you can use this item to find me at the Zhenhai City Palace."

"The guards will announce this upon seeing the token."

Ah Rou looked at the warm, smooth token engraved with the Blue Silver Emperor's pattern, hesitated for a moment, and finally accepted it, whispering, "Thank you."

Without lingering, she turned and quickly disappeared into the crowd, clutching the food box.

Ah Yin watched her leave before returning to her seat.

"Is she my friend's daughter?"

Tang Yuehua had just vaguely heard some words and, seeing the expressions of the two people, couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"I suppose so, the daughter of an old friend..."

Ah Yin sighed softly, offering no further explanation.

Why don't you invite her over for something to eat?

Tang Yuehua asked.

"She's rather shy, and seemed to have something else on her mind."

Ah Yin smiled, and just then their food arrived, so she changed the subject, saying, "Let's eat first, we still have to keep going."

The two then quietly finished their lunch.

After lunch, the two paid the bill and left the restaurant, then took off again, continuing their flight towards the Star Luo Empire's Calamity Mountain Range.

On the other side, Ah Rou, carrying a food box, hurried back to the small house she was temporarily renting in Notting City.

As soon as she entered, she said to Xiao Wu, who was playing inside, "Xiao Wu, hurry, we have to leave here right away."

"What happened, Sister Ah Rou?"

Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes and, seeing Ah Rou's slightly nervous expression, also stopped laughing.

"I've been recognized."

As Ah Rou quickly packed her simple belongings, she explained in a low voice, "Fortunately, the one who recognized me was one of my own kind, the Blue Silver Emperor I saw from afar in the Star Dou Great Forest before, her Ah Yin."

"She didn't seem hostile; she even gave me this."

After saying that, Ah Rou took out the blue token and showed it to Xiao Wu.

"Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin..."

Xiao Wu thought for a moment and asked, "So where are we going now? Leaving Notting City?"

"Yes, we must leave."

"Although she doesn't seem to mean any harm, the fact that our movements have been detected means this place is no longer safe."

Ah Rou carefully put away the token and decisively said, "I heard someone mention before that Vast Sea City is very prosperous and bustling. It is the largest port city in the Vast Sea Kingdom, with a complex flow of people and information. It might be a more suitable place for us to hide."

"Let's go to Vast Sea City."

"Vast Sea City? Is that the big coastal city?"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, filled with the curiosity of a child for a new place.

"Yes, that's it, let's go."

After saying that, Ah Rou took Xiao Wu's hand, and the two left this temporary place of refuge without lingering. They blended into the crowd leaving the city and embarked on their journey to Vast Sea City.

Just as Tang Yuehua and Ah Yin set off to Soul Hunting, Xia Yang also led the Sea Dragon Douluo on his journey to the Spirit Hall.

Xia Yang originally planned to go alone, but after mentioning it to his parents, they were still worried and insisted that he bring the Sea Dragon Douluo along.

Although Xia Yang's current strength far surpasses that of Sea Dragon Douluo, he still accepted his parents' arrangement considering the possibility of being surrounded and attacked.

The two quickly flew to the vicinity of Spirit City and then landed on the ground.

"Senior Sea Dragon, you can wait for me here. There's no need for you to come into the city with me."

"In case I clash with the Spirit Hall, it will be easier for me to escape alone."

Xia Yang instructed Sea Dragon Douluo.

"Yes, Xia Offering, please be careful."

Sea Dragon Douluo solemnly gave these instructions.

"Rest assured."

Xia Yang nodded, then took to the air and flew towards Spirit City.

Before long, he was hovering above Spirit City.

The guards on the city wall naturally spotted Xia Yang as well.

However, as the holy land of Soul Master in the Douluo Continent, Spirit City was well-trained and its guards did not panic.

Upon spotting Xia Yang, the guards on the city wall maintained vigilance while quickly reporting the situation to their superiors.

Looking down at the familiar street scene below, Xia Yang was filled with emotion.

"Spirit City... I'm back."

Having said that, he channeled his Soul Power and flew straight toward Papal Mountain in the center of the city.

call out--

Xia Yang's speed was so fast that it created a piercing sound as it cut through the air.

In the blink of an eye, Xia Yang was already hovering directly above the Papal Palace.

"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into the Papal Palace!"

On the plaza below, a large number of Soul Master quickly gathered and shouted questions.

"Snort."

Xia Yang merely snorted coldly, unleashing his level 96 Soul Power pressure.

The numerous Soul Master below were immediately overwhelmed by this powerful pressure, making it difficult for them to raise their heads.

"Hahaha, who do we have here? It's Lord Xia of the Vast Sea Kingdom!"

"I apologize for not greeting you sooner."

A deep, resonant voice echoed throughout the Papal Palace; it belonged to Pope Qian Xunji.

Xia Yang smiled slightly, withdrew his Soul Power, and slowly landed on the plaza.

Immediately afterwards, Qian Xunji walked out of the Papal Palace, followed by Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

"Teacher Chrysanthemum Douluo, it's been a long time."

Xia Yang took the initiative to greet him.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression was complicated. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke, "Yes... it's been a long time."

"Pope Holiness, you didn't expect this, did you? I can return so openly and legitimately."

Xia Yang looked at Qian Xunji with a smile on his face.

"Mister Xia is joking."

Qian Xunji spoke calmly, but his expression was not as relaxed as his words suggested.

Xia Yang chuckled softly and said nothing more.

"Mister Xia, please come with me."

"Let's go to the Douluo Hall to register our titles first, and then we'll discuss the specifics of the Title Douluo Ceremony."