Successfully Arrived, This Is the Body Sect!

By the campfire, Liu Yuan suppressed the excitement in his heart and tried to keep his expression calm and natural.

He knew that these two young women before him were the "golden keys" to entering the Body Sect.

The Heaven Dou Empire's royal family had a deep connection with the Body Sect. This was no secret among the upper echelons of Douluo Continent.

And as a transmigrator, Liu Yuan knew even more clearly that Princess Vina before him was not only a member of the royal family, but also a disciple of the Body Sect!

As long as he could establish this connection, joining the Body Sect was practically certain.

After all, the Body Sect had always been exceptionally protective of—and eager for—soul masters with Body Martial Souls.

Especially a genius like him with such a high-quality Body Martial Soul. The Body Sect had absolutely no reason to refuse him.

The only difficulty had been "how to find that reclusive sect."

But now, that difficulty no longer existed.

Liu Yuan took a deep breath. He did not immediately reveal his objective, instead starting to chat casually with Vina and Mu Xue. He planned to first close the distance between them, then find an opportunity to ask about the Body Sect.

But unexpectedly, Vina was the one who could not hold back first.

As they chatted, Vina leaned forward slightly, a trace of curiosity flashing through her eyes.

"Just now, Young Master Liu's attack was extraordinary. Your Martial Soul seems quite special, and it even possesses healing abilities. I wonder... what exactly is your Martial Soul?"

Although she had only caught a fleeting glimpse earlier, as a disciple of the Body Sect, Vina had an innate sensitivity toward Body Martial Souls. Liu Yuan's strange eyes gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity and... pressure.

Liu Yuan did not hide it. He pointed to his eyes and said frankly, "My Martial Soul is my eyes. It is called the 'Double Pupil.'"

"Double Pupil? A Body Martial Soul?!"

Mu Xue, standing beside them, could not help crying out in surprise. Her originally cold gaze had now turned fervent.

Although Vina was more composed, she likewise could not conceal the shock in her eyes.

It really was a Body Martial Soul! And one located in the eyes, such an exceptionally important part of the body!

In the rankings of Body Martial Souls, the brain, torso, and eyes were all among the most elite, far beyond anything else.

"That's right, it's a Body Martial Soul." Liu Yuan nodded, then revealed a bitter smile. "To be honest, the main reason I passed through this place was because I was heading to the Heaven Dou Empire to seek out that legendary sect—the Body Sect."

At this point, Liu Yuan sighed at just the right moment, a look of yearning and confusion appearing on his face. "I heard it is the holy land for all possessors of Body Martial Souls."

"Although I awakened my Martial Soul, I have always been exploring cultivation on my own and know very little about the mysteries of Body Martial Souls. So... I wanted to go there and take a look. I hope to join the sect and systematically learn how to cultivate."

"Unfortunately, I heard that the Body Sect has remained hidden for many years, and no one knows where its mountain gate is. My trip to the Heaven Dou Empire was merely to try my luck."

After hearing Liu Yuan's "heartfelt words," Vina and Mu Xue exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of amusement in the other's eyes.

What was this?

They had searched everywhere only to find it without effort?

Vina had originally been thinking that, since they had encountered such an outstanding Body Martial Soul genius, she would tie him up and bring him back to the sect if necessary.

Yet he was actually delivering himself right to their door!

"Ahem."

Vina coughed twice, concealing the joy in her heart as she said with feigned restraint, "Since Young Master Liu has such aspirations and has traveled so far to the Heaven Dou Empire in pursuit of learning, it is indeed admirable. However... to be honest, I am also a disciple of the Body Sect."

"Could it really be such a coincidence?" Liu Yuan asked, pretending to be pleasantly surprised.

"Yes!" Vina smiled. "Then why not travel with us, Young Master Liu? We can look after one another along the way. Once we arrive in the Heaven Dou Empire, I can directly recommend you to join our Body Sect."

"That would be wonderful! Thank you, Miss Vina!" Liu Yuan hurriedly clasped his fists in thanks.

Early the next morning.

Before dawn had fully broken, the group set out once more.

With Liu Yuan as such a powerful reinforcement, the rest of their journey became much easier.

Moreover, along the way, Liu Yuan fully displayed the social talents he had gained from living two lives.

He took the opportunity to build good relationships with them. After all, when traveling far from home, the more friends one had, the more paths lay open.

So...

For mercenaries like Tie Feng, he would occasionally bring out some Huo Yuhao-brand grilled fish, or casually cast a healing spell whenever they were injured or exhausted. Before long, he had become one with these forthright men, calling them brothers.

As for the two young ladies, Vina and Mu Xue, Liu Yuan was both witty and humorous, yet always courteous and refined.

He told them strange stories they had never heard before, drawing repeated exclamations from them. He even employed some of his past-life flirting tricks, making both young women beam with delight.

Thus, even Mu Xue, who had a relatively cold temperament, occasionally revealed a rare smile under Liu Yuan's relentless charm.

Vina's favorable impression of Liu Yuan grew even stronger. She felt that this young man was not only powerful and extraordinarily gifted, but also an exceptional conversationalist—a friend worth knowing deeply.

And so, the group traveled amid laughter and cheerful conversation. What had originally been a tedious and dangerous journey through the forest somehow began to feel like an outing.

As time passed, they finally left the Star Dou Great Forest and entered the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire.

According to the original plan, Vina should have returned to the palace first to report back, while also taking some time to rest and recover.

But after spending this time together, her relationship with Liu Yuan had become very familiar, and she had even begun to regard him as a true friend.

So, in Vina's view...

Since Liu Yuan was so eager to join the Body Sect, and he himself was such a stunningly gifted possessor of a Body Martial Soul...

Vina's heart stirred, and she made a decision.

"Liu Yuan, we're changing our route."

Inside the carriage, Vina lifted the curtain and smiled at Liu Yuan, who was riding alongside it. "Since you're so eager to go to the Body Sect, we won't return to Tianhun City first. We'll take you straight to the Body Sect's mountain gate!"

"Really?" Liu Yuan's eyes lit up. "Then thank you, Vina!"

"Why be so polite with me?" Vina blinked playfully. "Just don't forget how good I've been to you once you make it big."

Several days later.

At the foot of a range of rolling mountains within the Heaven Dou Empire.

The terrain here was steep and treacherous, shrouded in mist and clouds, with scarcely any trace of human presence.

Looking at the perilous peaks that seemed to pierce the heavens, Liu Yuan could not help sighing inwardly. As expected of a reclusive sect. This place really is hard to find.

"We're here."

Vina pointed ahead, a smile appearing on her face. "Walk a little farther, and we'll reach the Body Sect."