Ghost-Faced Soul-Confusing Miasma? Going to Imperial Dou? Target: Nine Heart Begonia, Ye Lingling!

Dugu Yan's deep-purple fourth soul ring completely stabilized, shimmering and pulsing slowly around her alongside her other three soul rings.

She suddenly opened her eyes, a striking purple gleam flashing through them.

"Success!"

Dugu Bo let out a long breath and hurried forward.

"Yanyan, how do you feel? How much did your Soul Power increase?"

Dugu Yan carefully sensed the surging Soul Power within her, then her eyes widened as her voice trembled with excitement:

"Grandpa!

Level forty-six!

My Soul Power jumped straight to level forty-six!"

"Six levels at once?!"

Gu Rong raised an eyebrow, clicking his tongue in amazement.

"Good heavens, the remaining medicinal power of that Immortal Herb combined with absorbing a soul ring beyond her level had such an overbearing effect!"

Dugu Bo was even more ecstatic, repeatedly cupping his hands toward Han Yu.

"Thank you, Sect Master, for granting my granddaughter and me a new life!"

Han Yu gave a slight wave of his hand and asked calmly:

"As expected.

Tell me about your fourth soul skill. What surprise did this Ghost-Faced Demon Serpent give you?"

Dugu Yan steadied her excited emotions and answered respectfully:

"Reporting to the Sect Master, my fourth soul skill is called Ghost-Faced Soul-Confusing Miasma!"

"It is a large-scale crowd-control skill.

Not only does it inherit the Ghost-Faced Demon Serpent's neuroparalytic venom, but it also carries a powerful hallucinogenic effect.

Once inhaled, even Soul Ancestors of the same level will instantly lose their combat ability and fall into illusions, at my mercy!"

"Good!

What an excellent Ghost-Faced Soul-Confusing Miasma!"

Dugu Bo burst into laughter.

"Deadly poison combined with mental control—among those of the same level, this soul skill of yours is practically divine!"

Han Yu nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad. With this soul skill, your battlefield control has finally taken shape."

"Now that the Immortal Herb has been refined and the soul ring acquired, this trip to Sunset Forest has ended perfectly."

Han Yu dusted off his robes and looked in the direction of Heaven Dou City.

"Grandfather, Old Poison, let's head back."

"Alright!"

Gu Rong grinned and casually tore open a spatial rift.

"We've been away for so long. It's time to go home and take a look."

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance, then both bowed.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

As the spatial rift closed, the group of four had already crossed the vast distance and returned to the main hall of the Ling Tian Sect's residence in Heaven Dou City.

Gu Rong stretched lazily and dropped himself into a grand chair nearby.

"Home really is more comfortable.

Dear grandson, how do you plan to arrange things for this grandfather and granddaughter?"

Han Yu turned around and looked calmly at Dugu Bo.

"Old Poison, since you have already sworn loyalty, from this day onward, you will be the Ling Tian Sect's chief elder.

You may freely draw upon the sect's resources."

Dugu Bo's expression turned solemn. He stepped forward and bowed deeply.

"This old man accepts the order!

The Sect Master has granted my granddaughter and me a new life. This old man will devote himself heart and soul to the sect!"

"You're overstating it."

Han Yu smiled faintly and instructed:

"Your top priority is to completely stabilize your cultivation at level ninety-two and strive to break through to level ninety-three as soon as possible.

Also, when you have spare time, set up several Poison Arrays around the sect grounds as defensive barriers."

"Setting Poison Arrays is this old man's specialty. Sect Master, leave it to me!"

Dugu Bo readily agreed with confidence.

Han Yu nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Dugu Yan beside him.

"As for Yanyan..."

Dugu Yan immediately straightened her back, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Please give your orders, Sect Master!

Yanyan can endure any hardship!"

"You won't need to endure hardship."

Han Yu chuckled softly and said slowly:

"Your Soul Power has now reached level forty-six. Combined with the formidable control of your fourth soul skill,

you can already be said to hold an overwhelming lead over the younger generation throughout the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Tomorrow, return to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and continue your studies.

However, you must conceal the fact that you have been cured of the poison and that your Soul Power has surged. Just disguise your cultivation as being around level forty."

Dugu Yan froze for a moment, then asked in confusion:

"Sect Master, why is that?

Don't you need me to bring glory to the sect?"

"A tree that rises above the forest will be felled by the wind."

Han Yu's gaze grew deeper.

"The Ling Tian Sect is still in its developmental stage. It would not be wise to draw too much attention.

Stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and serve as a hidden piece the sect has placed there.

When the time comes for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, give everyone a 'surprise.'"

Dugu Yan suddenly understood and nodded respectfully.

"Yanyan understands!

I will not disappoint the Sect Master's expectations!"

Gu Rong lifted the teacup from the table and took a sip, then asked with interest:

"Dear grandson, you've arranged tasks for both of them. What about you?

What are you planning to do next?"

A sharp glint flashed in Han Yu's eyes as he smiled.

"Me?

Naturally, I have things to do as well.

Since Yanyan is returning to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I intend to go with her."

Dugu Yan was stunned and asked in surprise:

"The Sect Master is going to the academy as well?

Are you planning to enroll as a student?

With your strength, I'm afraid even the academy's teachers aren't qualified to teach you."

Han Yu shook his head and spoke calmly.

"Of course I'm not going as a student.

The Ling Tian Sect has only just been established, and this is precisely when we need people.

Although Heaven Dou Royal Academy is mostly filled with pampered young nobles, there are still a few promising talents there."

Dugu Bo stroked his beard thoughtfully.

"The Sect Master wants to poach people from Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

This old man does know a few with decent talent, such as Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and..."

"Yu Tianheng is indeed not bad, but he is not the primary target of this trip."

Han Yu interrupted Dugu Bo, his gaze narrowing slightly.

"The one I truly have my eye on is Nine Heart Begonia."

"Ye Lingling?!"

Dugu Yan cried out softly and quickly said:

"She is also a member of our Imperial Fighting Team. We get along fairly well normally.

If the Sect Master wishes to recruit her, Yanyan can help persuade her!"

Han Yu waved his hand, his tone calm.

"No rush.

The Nine Heart Begonia lineage passes down through a single descendant, and its members tend to be cold and solitary. Recruiting her will not be easy, so we cannot force the matter.

You only need to introduce us. I will personally handle the rest."

Dugu Yan immediately nodded in agreement.

"Yes!

Yanyan understands!"

Gu Rong burst into hearty laughter nearby.

"Haha, since my dear grandson has his eye on her, that little girl won't be getting away!

Do you need Grandfather to go with you and lend some presence?

Whoever refuses, this old man will smash them with a single slap!"

Han Yu smiled helplessly.

"Grandfather, I'm going to recruit a talent, not wreck the place.

If I bring a Titled Douluo with me, won't I frighten the poor girl?

Just stay in the sect, drink tea with Old Poison, and oversee the situation while you're at it."

Gu Rong curled his lips and grunted.

"Fine, fine. You're the Sect Master now, so Grandfather will listen to you."

Han Yu rose to his feet, straightened his sleeves, and made the final decision.

"Then it's settled.

Yanyan, spend tonight consolidating your increased cultivation and familiarizing yourself with your fourth soul skill.

Tomorrow morning, we'll set out for Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"As you command, Sect Master!"

Dugu Yan bowed respectfully.