Xuanming Sect Says Xiaoyao Pavilion is Just Opportunistic Merchants

"But I did not die. I became the ninth prince here, a prince who holds no favor. However, I still possess a golden finger, for I know the story of every major figure here, and all of this comes from a book called Peerless Tang Sect," Xu Yanli said calmly.

"You come from another book called Divine Throne," Xu Yanli said, his gaze fixed directly on Electrolux.

Electrolux paused, a trace of melancholy flickering across his face, but he quickly recovered and said, "A book... my entire life is merely a book?"

Xu Yanli smiled at him and said, "In truth, perhaps that person only recorded a portion and even tampered with your fates. But since I am here, everything here is real. I wonder if Your Excellency has any interest in changing that book with me."

Electrolux clenched his hands, though they were ethereal, and one could not see him gripping them tightly.

"How did I die?" Electrolux asked, his gaze deep. "In that book."

"Your soul was scattered to the winds. The disciple you took in this plane once promised to resurrect you, but in the end, he forgot. No one remembered you anymore," Xu Yanli smiled, a faint trace of sarcasm appearing on his face as he spoke.

Electrolux closed his eyes, then slowly opened them again. How could he, Electrolux, ever be willing to bow his head to fate?

"I will join you, but what requirements do you have? What do you need me to do?" Electrolux asked earnestly.

Xu Yanli stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Excellency, I wish to ask one thing of you: I wish to ask you to take me as your disciple."

Electrolux's breathing stalled for a moment before he said, "You should know that I hate..."

Xu Yanli smiled: "I swear by my Martial Soul and my soul that as long as you are willing to help me, willing to teach me, and willing to turn this world upside down with me, I will surely travel to the myriad worlds in the future. Even if I must tread across every realm and search through all of time and space, I will find your other soul fragments and your origin, and I will pull you back from death."

"I will use my actions to tell you that even someone as calculating as I am will spare no cost to pursue the light. We have ambition, but we also have our bottom line," Xu Yanli said, staring at him word for word.

Xu Yanli let out a breath in his heart, though he did not know if these words would be of any use. He wanted to gain Electrolux's sincere instruction, not...

Electrolux's eyes were tightly shut.

Xu Yanli could see that his emotions were unstable.

It was unknown how much time passed this time, but Electrolux suddenly burst into loud laughter: "With the sun and moon in my palm, I pluck the stars; in this world, there is no one like me. Hahaha..."

Quickly regaining his composure, he chuckled and said, "Very well."

"I will take you as my disciple. For so many years, although my memories are unclear, some have schemed against me and some have wanted to kill me, but I have never seen someone as foolish as you—spilling your heart and soul right from the start, revealing all your secrets, and even swearing by your own foundation to resurrect me." Electrolux patted Xu Yanli on the shoulder.

"You are the first. For the sake of this sincerity, this old man's remnant soul will accompany you. Starting tomorrow, I will formally teach you Necromancy," Electrolux said with a smile.

Xu Yanli looked up at Electrolux, a faint smile appearing at the corners of his mouth. It was done.

"However, I must state the ugly truth upfront: when I teach a disciple, I will certainly train you to the point of death. If you cannot endure it, you can get lost at any time," Electrolux said with a laugh.

"Your Excellency, rest assured. The thing I fear least is suffering," Xu Yanli scratched his neck and smiled easily.

"Fine, the people outside should be looking for you soon. But I have remembered those words of yours," Electrolux said with a smile, his body slowly shrinking back into that small gray-gold orb.

Xu Yanli slowly withdrew from his Sea of Consciousness and looked outside; the sky had already grown dark.

Regarding those words just now, he knew he had taken a risk, but the reward was equal. If he had to spend a vast amount of time gaining Electrolux's trust like Huo Yuhao did, it would be too late for him.

Moreover, what if he exposed his identity as a transmigrator?

Electrolux currently had no way to leave his Sea of Consciousness and even needed the Life Seed within his Sea of Consciousness to heal his soul.

"Awake? Sometimes your nerves should be relaxed; don't keep yourself so tightly wound every day," Kong Deming's sincere words interrupted his thoughts.

"Teacher, I am fine. I was just tired earlier and needed a rest," Xu Yanli said with a smile.

"Here, this is the latest intelligence transmitted from the Heaven Dou Empire," Kong Deming said softly.

"Let me see." Xu Yanli's voice was calm as he slowly took the paper his teacher handed him.

"The Body Sect has appeared. This is truly good news," Xu Yanli's brain began to turn slowly.

However, it would likely not be simple for the Body Sect to make the other party submit.

Especially those simple-minded, brawny fellows who were still very resistant to the existence of Soul Tools.

Xu Yanli knew he held no advantage at this moment, but given Du Busi's personality, it was not impossible for him to defect to his side. After all, he had the chance to become a god, and the Body Sect also needed a way out.

What were the chips of a princess compared to a future god?

Xu Yanli slowly crumpled the paper, threw it back into his storage Soul Tool, and said calmly, "We must reach the Heaven Dou Empire as soon as possible. By the way, is there any movement from the Holy Sect? Who is coming?"

"His Highness the Crown Prince says that the one coming is that Dragon Emperor Douluo," Kong Deming said, rubbing his temples.

Xu Yanli: ???

What the hell? For such a minor matter, was it necessary to send a Limit Douluo? Was it really necessary?

"Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao?" Xu Yanli asked in disbelief, confirming once more.

"Yes," Kong Deming said with a touch of helplessness.

Xu Yanli paused, then waved his hand with a smile, signaling everyone to continue moving forward.

His expression seemed to say that they would not discuss this matter for the time being.

About three more days passed, during which Huo Yuhao grilled fish a few more times, reaping Gu Yuena's shock and delight.

Xu Yanli, refusing to believe it, went up to grill some twice, but ended up with a pile of charred fish.

Xu Yanli rubbed his temples and finally gave up on the endeavor.

Finally, two days later, they arrived at the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao was waiting outside the city, wearing a mask.

"You are Prince Xiaoyao?" Long Xiaoyao's voice drifted over slowly.

"That is this humble one," Xu Yanli smiled indifferently.

"What do you need me to do?" Long Xiaoyao asked very calmly.