One and a half years, whether it is long or short, has just passed.
East Foothills of Tiantou City's mine has changed its appearance.
The sentry tower stands on the ridge, and the residential area and training ground are beginning to take shape.
The craftsmen of the Defense Clan are so skilled in craftsmanship that even the old masons gave them thumbs up and were full of praise.
The reason why Chen Jieqi built the mine was that he knew in his heart that Evil Soul Master's goal was Stone Gate, not the mine itself.
As long as he doesn't drive Stone Gate, they won't act rashly, not to mention there is Dugu Bo sitting in charge.
With the deterrent power of level 95 Titled Douluo, Evil Soul Master dare not approach easily.
This time window is the best time to build fortifications.
Every time he builds one, the future becomes more secure. He does not ignore the danger, but weaves a web in the midst of the danger.
During this period, Chen Jieqi's Soul Power steadily improved from level 44 to level 50, and was still less than 14 years old at this time.
There is only one Soul Ring missing, and he is the real Soul King.
But I haven't taken that step yet because I haven't found the right Soul Ring.
He doesn't like the ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, and he has no idea about the ultimate light or sacred Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
The more important factor is to be able to activate Stone Gate as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the attributes are not enough, the Soul Emperor will probably die, but he doesn't want to wait.
He also asked Dugu Bo. Old Poison searched through decades of memories and found only a few vague records, none of which were reliable.
Later, he simply came up with the idea of Xue Qinghe.
That evening, in Crown Prince's Residence's side hall, Xue Qinghe hesitated for a long time after listening to his question.
"There is a Valley of Light deep inside the Cangmang Mountain Range." She finally said.
"It is recorded in ancient books that there is Holy Spring of Light inside the valley. It is said that there is the ultimate light and sacred Soul Beast.
But the specific circumstances were not specified."
Chen Jieqi looked at her with doubtful eyes,
"Just maybe?"
"It is not easy to preserve ancient records."
Xue Qinghe was not annoyed either, looked at him and said
"And no one has ever been able to go in that place. It's not that I don't want to go, it's just that I can't go."
"Why?"
"Ancient books say that Valley of Light is hidden by an ancient formation. It is shrouded in a special mist all year round and can be seen from the outside.
But people who enter will lose their way and return to the entrance after wandering around for a few days. Even Titled Douluo cannot break in."
She looked at him firmly
"But your Martial Soul is special... maybe it has the same origin as that formation. Maybe you can get in."
Chen Jieqi looked at her determined eyes and asked, "Where's the map?"
"The map only shows the outer reaches of the mountains, and there are no records further in."
She took out a tips bag from Soul Tool and handed it to him,
"The intelligence network has been investigating for half a year and has only found a rough range. The rest is up to you."
Chen Jieqi took the tip bag and opened it. Inside was a hand-drawn map with several possible routes marked.
He put the map away and stood up.
"Thanks, Brother Xue."
"Don't be in a hurry to thank me." Xue Qinghe leaned back in his chair.
"It won't be too late to thank you until you come back alive."
At this time, on the other side of Heaven Dou City, Shrek Academy.
On the training ground, Xiao Wu practiced alone against the wooden stakes. Her movements were faster than before.
Her timing is more accurate and her jutsu skills are more explosive. She has been practicing this way for more than a year.
Since Tang San came back from Blue Silver Ancestral Land and gave her the Moon Shadow Grass strain, she no longer has to worry about her breath being exposed.
After taking it, even Titled Douluo like Dugu Bo cannot detect her true identity.
But that feeling of "darkness" has not completely disappeared, it has just changed from fear to... sobriety.
Tang San gave the herbs brought back by Blue Silver Ancestral Land to everyone, Moon Shadow Grass gave them to her, Blue Silver Mushroom and Spirit Liquid gave them to others,
After keeping some for himself, he left with Tang Hao.
"I will be back before the big competition."
When he said this, his eyes were darker than before.
Xiao Wu knows his aura, and he has transferred to Clear Sky Hammer.
She remembered the look he gave her when he left, as if he had a lot to say, but in the end he only said "wait for me".
She took out the hair tie, took a look at it, put it away again, but still didn't wear it.
"Thinking about him again?" Rongrong's voice came from behind.
Xiao Wu turned around and looked at Rongrong sitting on the steps. Her hair was longer than a year and a half ago.
The arrogance between his eyebrows has completely disappeared, replaced by a quiet and calm temperament.
"No." Xiao Wu said, "I'm thinking about training."
Rongrong glanced at her but didn't reveal it.
The two sat for a while, watching the sunlight creeping up inch by inch in the yard.
"He is going to look for Soul Ring." Rongrong suddenly said.
Xiao Wu knows who she is talking about.
"Are you worried about him?" Xiao Wu asked.
Rongrong didn't answer, just lowered his head, holding his cheeks in his hands and stared blankly.
Xiao Wu didn't ask again. She raised her head and glanced at the sky. The clouds were very light and the wind was very light.
She thought of Tang San, Chen Jieqi, and the words "swim out by yourself".
She clenched her fists and unclenched them again.
"He'll be fine." She said, not sure whether she was comforting Rongrong or convincing herself.
Heaven Dou City, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi was sitting in the study, holding a secret report that had just been sent. He read it for a while and frowned slightly.
"Has Rongrong been running to the Huangdou Academy recently?" he asked Sword Douluo next to him.
"No more running." Sword Douluo stood by the window with a helpless tone.
"Rongrong That girl knows what's appropriate. She only occasionally lets people deliver letters."
Ning Fengzhi tapped his fingers on the table,
"Chen Jieqi that person, Uncle Jian, what do you think?"
"The future is bright." Sword Douluo said,
"Soul Ancestor, who is eleven and a half years old, is now less than fourteen years old and is said to be level 50. Not only has he become a leader,
There are also Dugu Bo and Heaven Dou Imperial Family behind him, especially Xue Qinghe who cares about him very much."
"Qinghe..." Ning Fengzhi repeated, a complicated light flashed in his eyes.
"What are you worried about Fengzhi?"
"Nothing." Ning Fengzhi folded the secret code and said,
"Rongrong has grown up and has some paths, so let her walk on her own."
After our Chen Jieqi learned the news, he immediately went to find Dugu Bo and agreed to accompany him and set off in three days.
He remembered the look in Xue Qinghe's eyes when she handed him the tip bag, and her words of "be careful".
He took a deep breath and put down his hands.
It has been more than ten years since I came to this world. Perhaps it is no longer an accident that I feel, but an invisible hand is controlling it.
And he is not trying to prove anything, he just wants to become stronger and survive.
One year ago, when Tang San returned to Shrek from Blue Silver Ancestral Land, Tang Hao took the time to return to Holy Soul Village.
The secret cave in the back mountain is where Tang Hao hides Ah Yin's relics.
The hidden compartment where Spirit Bone is placed is empty.
The Blue Silver Emperor seedlings on the ground are gone, and the soil has been turned over. The traces are not new, but are at least a year old.
Tang Hao knelt on the ground, placed his hands on the empty stone surface, and lowered his head.
In the cave, the only sound was his breathing, which was getting heavier and heavier.
"Ah Yin..." His voice was hoarse, as if it was squeezed out from the depths of his throat.
"My Ah Yin... my Ah Yin..."
He punched the stone wall with one punch, causing gravel to fly. He didn't stop, punching again and again.
Until the entire stone wall was cracked and filled with dust.
He didn't know how long he had been smashing, but he only knew that when he stopped, his hands had lost all feeling.
He was kneeling there, his shoulders were shaking, and he was beating his head with his right hand in anger.
Angry at myself for why I threw Ah Yin's relics in such a place,
Angry at myself for not coming back sooner, and even more angry at the person who stole everything.
He raised his head, his eyes were bloodshot, and a scarlet murderous aura filled the entire cave.
"No matter who you are..." His voice came out from between his teeth,
"Don't let me find it, or else you'll taste life worse than death!"