Ye Linyuan: That Ancient Book is Called "Peerless Tang Sect" (Please Add to Library and Follow Along—Following Along is Very Important~ Thank You)

After listening to Elder Electrolux's words, Ye Linyuan felt a slight relief in his heart amidst his sudden clarity.

As long as it didn't absolutely require a spiritual-type soul master, he still had a chance.

In the original story, Huo Gua's spiritual power was indeed terrifying, but that was also the result of accumulated opportunities.

If he could snatch Huo Gua's opportunities for himself, there was no guarantee he couldn't forge soul spirits.

Take, for example, the most crucial item that kickstarted Huo Gua's path of spiritual evolution—the Soul Devouring Engraving Knife!

As the saying goes.

If your micro-management isn't enough, let your realm make up for it!

With an old treasure like Elder Electrolux, what was there to fear about turning the tables?

"Linyuan, you suddenly bring this up—could it be that you've taken an interest in those so-called soul spirits from that ancient text?" Electrolux asked curiously.

Ye Linyuan smiled and nodded. "Yes."

"Elder, think about it. If I cultivate normally, I won't be able to start adding spirit rings to my second martial soul until after reaching the eightieth rank as a Soul Douluo."

"But if I can really pull off that so-called Wisdom Spirit Ring, as long as I can find top-tier soul beasts on the verge of death or nearing their end, and convince them to share their power with me, wouldn't my cultivation speed skyrocket?"

"In this world where the weak are prey to the strong, only strength is the most authoritative pass!"

Elder Electrolux fell silent for a moment, then sighed in admiration. "I didn't expect someone so young to see things so far ahead and so clearly."

"Very well, your thinking is indeed correct."

"It just so happens that I specialize in the soul. After hearing what you said, I've actually grown curious about those soul spirits recorded in that ancient text."

"But for now, there's too little reference material, and I don't know much about many things on this continent. I have no leads at the moment."

"Here's the plan: find me as many systematic books as you can on the development of soul masters and soul beasts. Once I've studied them thoroughly, I'll see if I can figure out how to create those so-called soul spirits."

Ye Linyuan's spirits lifted, and he agreed with delight. "Yes, Elder!"

Electrolux suddenly added, "By the way, what was the name of that ancient text you read before? Do you still have it?"

"If you do, let me take a look first."

Ye Linyuan said earnestly, "Elder, that ancient text was one I bought from a street stall when I was a child. It was called Peerless Tang Sect."

"I remember some of the content, but the text itself was lost long ago."

Electrolux said regretfully, "Peerless Tang Sect? What a strange name."

"Never mind, lost is lost. I'll just study it on my own when the time comes."

"When it comes to mastery of the soul, I dare say I'm no worse than the author of Peerless Tang Sect!"

Ye Linyuan nodded repeatedly. "You're right, I believe you!"

With the conversation over, Electrolux fell silent once more.

Ye Linyuan looked out the window.

The clear moonlight spilled down from the high sky, casting shimmering ripples across the entire lake, much like his flickering eyes.

"The Body Sect's cultivation resources are scarce; I can't waste time here."

"It seems it's time to make a trip to the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well."

"And the Soul Devouring Engraving Knife, along with the materials Elder needs, I need to get my hands on them as soon as possible."

"The sooner I can forge soul spirits, the more advantageous it will be for me."

Ye Linyuan pondered silently in his heart, but his gaze unconsciously drifted upward toward the high sky, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Ever since he had intercepted Electrolux, a sense of urgency had surged within him.

His enmity with the White Tiger Duke's Mansion was already irreconcilable.

At the same time, his nature wasn't like Huo Yuhao's, who would swallow his grievances and keep them bottled up inside.

Here was someone whose talent and fortune overshadowed the world, yet he was toyed with by a petty little green-tea divine descendant, ultimately firmly controlled by Tang Buddha.

That bastard Dai Hao only ever thought with his lower half—a White Tiger Dagger here, a Black Tiger Dagger there.

All passion and emotion when the mood struck, but once his pants were on, he denied everything.

The White Tiger Duchess certainly deserved death, but Dai Hao was hardly any better!

If he had even a shred of lingering affection for the past, he wouldn't have gone years without a single visit, not even knowing he had two illegitimate children!

For Ye Youlan's vengeance, the White Tiger Duke's Mansion must pay!

The revenge Huo Yuhao dared not take, he would take!

The people Huo Yuhao dared not kill, he would kill!

And to take revenge, he needed enough strength to back it up.

Huo Gua was hailed as the Child of Fate, but if he snatched too much of the fate originally meant for him, who knew if it would draw Tang Buddha's attention?

To deal with any potential interference Tang Buddha might bring to the lower realm, Ye Linyuan had to grow strong as quickly as possible!

Heaven Dou Empire.

The princess's residence.

Outside, the maidservants saw the Heavenly Soul Emperor approaching slowly and quickly bowed. "We pay our respects to Your Majesty!"

"Mm." The Heavenly Soul Emperor gave a slight nod and said flatly, "Withdraw for now."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The maidservants promptly bowed and retreated, waiting outside the residence.

Once everyone had left, the Heavenly Soul Emperor pushed open the door and entered.

Inside the room, a young girl in a goose-yellow court dress had already heard the sound and stood waiting in silence.

She appeared to be around eight or nine years old, with a standard oval face and soft black hair cascading behind her.

Her large, beautiful eyes shimmered like rippling water. Even from a distance, one could sense the faint, elusive gentleness about her.

Her features had not yet fully matured, but they already hinted at a peerless beauty.

When the Heavenly Soul Emperor reached her, the girl bowed slightly and spoke in a soft voice: "Weina greets Imperial Father."

The Heavenly Soul Emperor smiled faintly. "Imperial We has said before, unless it's a public occasion, we can be at ease with each other. No need to stand on ceremony."

Weina gently shook her head. "The children of royalty cannot abandon propriety."

Looking at his most beloved daughter, the Heavenly Soul Emperor's gaze was complex.

A long moment passed.

Finally, he let out a soft sigh, took Weina's hand, and led her to sit beside him.

"Weina, do you still hate me for that matter?"

Weina looked up at him, a flicker of complexity deep in her eyes.

She shook her head again. "I do not hate Imperial Father."

"I also know that if Imperial Father had any other choice, he would never have sent me."

"Because from childhood to now, among all the princesses, you have doted on me the most."

"Heaven gave me an irreplaceable talent, so naturally I must pay the corresponding price."

"It's just..." Weina's eyes dimmed slightly, but she did not continue.

The Heavenly Soul Emperor looked at Weina, his heart aching.

But thinking of the current situation across the entire continent, he ultimately had to forcibly suppress that ache.

Seeming to sense her father's difficulty, Weina took a deep breath, calmed the surging emotions within her, and put on a smile. "Imperial Father need not be troubled. Weina understands well the importance of the Body Sect to Heavenly Soul."

"Long Aotian has extraordinary aptitude and exceptional talent. Among the younger disciples of the Body Sect, no one can surpass him."

"I have no feelings for him now, that is true, but at least I do not dislike him."

"Fortunately, his character is not bad—proud in temperament yet straightforward. After spending more time together in the future, I should come to like him."