Meng Shu Reaches Level 90, Chao Tianxiang Level 70! Qian Renxue Visits, and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud Is Acquired!

Early the next morning.

Inside the Ling Tian Sect's main hall, two figures hurried in. They were none other than Dragon Duke Meng Shu and Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang, who had rushed over from Exotic Beast Academy.

The moment they entered, both of them bowed deeply toward Han Yu, who sat in the seat of honor, unable to conceal their excitement.

"Your subordinates Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang pay their respects to the Sect Master!"

"Please rise, Seniors. Take a seat."

Han Yu raised a hand, his gaze sweeping over them. Sensing the surging Soul Power fluctuations within their bodies, a smile curled across his lips.

"Judging by your glowing faces and restrained auras, the Immortal Herb and Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma I gave you worked?"

Meng Shu drew a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the wild joy in his heart. His voice trembled slightly.

"Sect Master, your foresight is extraordinary!

Thanks to the Immortal Herb bestowed by you, this old man finally broke through the bottleneck that had stalled him for decades. I have now officially entered the threshold of level ninety!

Tianxiang also successfully broke through to level seventy with the medicinal effects of that Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma!"

Chao Tianxiang nodded repeatedly beside him, her eyes filled with gratitude and reverence.

"Sect Master, my husband and I can never repay your grace in granting us new life, even if we were ground to dust!

From this day onward, Exotic Beast Academy and the two of us will follow Ling Tian Sect's lead alone, with absolutely no divided loyalties!"

"Good."

Han Yu nodded in satisfaction and chuckled.

"Level ninety and level seventy. Once you acquire your Spirit Rings, Ling Tian Sect will gain another Titled Douluo and another Soul Saint.

By then, with your Martial Soul Fusion Skill, even Super Douluo above level ninety-five will be within your power to fight."

Gu Rong, seated nearby, burst into hearty laughter upon hearing that.

"Old Meng, congratulations!

Ling Tian Sect's foundations are becoming more and more solid.

Once you obtain your ninth Spirit Ring, this old man will spar with you!"

Meng Shu hurriedly waved his hands and smiled bitterly.

"Senior Bone Douluo, you jest. Even if this old man were lucky enough to become Titled, how could I dare fight you? Wouldn't that just be a one-sided beating?"

A burst of relaxed laughter immediately rang through the hall.

Han Yu pointed to the seats beside them.

"Sit down and rest first.

There's no rush for your Spirit Rings. In a few days, I'll personally take you to Star Dou Forest and pick out two of the most suitable Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

Today, we have more important business to attend to."

Meng Shu's expression turned solemn, and he immediately sat down and asked,

"Sect Master, is a powerful enemy coming?

Although this old man has yet to obtain a Spirit Ring, I can still hold the line if I risk my life!"

"Not exactly a powerful enemy. A 'distinguished guest.'"

Han Yu lifted his teacup, narrowing his eyes with a hint of amusement in his tone.

"Heaven Dou Empire's crown prince, Xue Qinghe, will be arriving shortly."

A trace of surprise flashed through Meng Shu's eyes.

"The crown prince is coming in person? It's only to deliver something. Why would the heir to an empire need to make the trip himself?"

"Delivering something is merely incidental. Sounding out Ling Tian Sect's true strength is the real purpose."

Han Yu chuckled softly, his fingertips lightly tapping the table.

"But it doesn't matter. Since she wants to see, let her have a good look."

As they spoke, Dugu Bo strode in from outside the hall and said in a deep voice,

"Sect Master, Xue Qinghe has arrived. She brought two attendants whose auras are concealed very deeply. They appear to be Titled Douluo."

"Just Pufferfish and Snake Lance. Ignore them."

Han Yu remained calm.

"Invite His Highness the Crown Prince in."

"Yes."

A moment later, Xue Qinghe, dressed in luxurious brocade robes and carrying herself with refined elegance, stepped into the main hall.

"Qinghe came without invitation and has presumptuously disturbed Sect Master Han."

Xue Qinghe wore a smile and lightly cupped her hands, though her gaze discreetly swept over everyone in the hall.

When her eyes passed over Gu Rong and Dugu Bo before finally settling on Meng Shu,

she sensed that faintly discernible level-ninety Soul Power fluctuation.

Xue Qinghe's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly.

"Your Highness is too courteous. Please, take a seat."

Han Yu gestured with one hand, his tone casual.

Xue Qinghe took her seat as instructed and said admiringly,

"I had long heard that Ling Tian Sect had Senior Poison Douluo and Senior Bone Douluo overseeing it. Seeing it today, I never expected Senior Dragon Duke to have also broken through his shackles and entered the realm of Titled Douluo.

Sect Master Han truly has remarkable methods. Qinghe is impressed."

"It was merely good fortune. I can't exactly mistreat members of my own sect."

Han Yu replied indifferently, his gaze fixed directly on Xue Qinghe.

"Did Your Highness bring what I asked for today?"

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly and did not waste words. She directly took an exquisite jade box from her Soul Tool and gently pushed it onto the table.

"My father's word carries absolute weight.

This is the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

Today, Qinghe delivers it to Sect Master Han on my father's behalf, as a gift to celebrate the founding of Ling Tian Sect."

With a flick of Han Yu's fingertip, the jade box lid sprang open.

A strange blue radiance instantly spread through the room. Inside the box lay a crystal-clear blue triangular object.

It emitted vast energy fluctuations as boundless as the sea.

"It truly is a good thing."

Han Yu closed the lid in satisfaction and stored it in his Soul Tool before looking at Xue Qinghe.

"I have received the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's sincerity.

Your Highness may tell Xue Ye upon your return that as long as the Heaven Dou Imperial Family does not take the initiative to provoke Ling Tian Sect, Ling Tian Sect will not interfere in the Heaven Dou Empire's internal affairs."

A sharp glint flashed through Xue Qinghe's eyes as she probed,

"With Sect Master Han's words, Qinghe is relieved.

However... what are Sect Master Han's views on the current situation across the continent, as well as Spirit Hall's recent movements?"

Han Yu lifted his teacup and looked at her with a faint smile.

"Does Your Highness want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"The truth, naturally."

Xue Qinghe's expression grew serious.

"The truth is that Spirit Hall is wildly ambitious, while the two great empires are utterly rotten."

Han Yu took a sip of tea, his tone arrogant and confident.

"But none of that concerns Ling Tian Sect.

Whoever blocks my path, I will crush beneath my feet.

Whether it is Heaven Dou, Star Luo, or... Spirit Hall."

A strange light flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes. Yet the smile on her face did not diminish in the slightest; instead, she clapped her hands and laughed softly.

"Sect Master Han is indeed straightforward and possesses extraordinary bearing. Such an air of looking down upon the world has truly enlightened Qinghe."

"Your Highness overpraises me."

Han Yu set down his teacup and looked at her with deep eyes.

"I dislike beating around the bush.

Your Highness is intelligent. You should understand what I mean.

As long as no one comes to provoke me, I am naturally happy to remain at ease."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, rose to her feet, and smoothed her robes.

"Qinghe understands Sect Master Han's meaning.

In that case, Qinghe will not disturb you any longer.

Should Ling Tian Sect need anything in the future, the doors of the East Palace will always stand open to Sect Master Han."

"Glad to hear it."

Han Yu did not rise. He merely gave a faint instruction.

"Elder Dugu, see our guest out for me."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, this way."

Dugu Bo stepped forward and made a gesture of invitation.

Xue Qinghe cupped her hands once more, then left in large strides with those two attendants whose auras remained obscure.