Jiang Liang's Ambition!

"Xiao Liang, was that girl fragrant?"

As they walked along the streets of Heaven Dou City, Sword Mother's voice suddenly sounded beside Jiang Liang's ear.

Unlike her usual gentleness, however, there was a faint, barely noticeable hint of jealousy in her voice this time.

Jiang Liang froze slightly, then immediately understood.

He absolutely could not say the wrong thing at a time like this!

"Not at all!"

"Hehe, how could she possibly compare to Fairy Sister?"

Sure enough, upon hearing that, Sword Mother's voice instantly softened.

"Your mouth is as sweet as ever."

There was no need to think about it—her lips were surely curled up toward the heavens right now.

"Still, that girl really is quite pretty. When she grows up, she'll definitely be a beauty."

"If you want, you can marry her and bring her home once you grow up."

Jiang Liang coughed lightly and gave an awkward smile.

"Fairy Sister, let's talk about that later."

How could Dugu Yan alone possibly be enough?

Of course, Jiang Liang chose to have them all!

Otherwise, wouldn't this trip through time have been wasted?

But he did not dare say such things in front of Sword Mother.

Otherwise, when this Fairy Sister got jealous, he would not be able to handle her.

"Let's go, Fairy Sister. We'll get a carriage first, then head to the Extreme North!"

"Mm, let's go."

Jiang Liang chuckled and promptly rented a carriage in Heaven Dou City. He then continued north toward the Extreme North.

Since he intended to add a Soul Ring to his Martial Soul, the Cold Moon Sword, an ice-attribute Soul Beast's Soul Ring was naturally the best choice.

Across the entire Douluo Continent, whether it was the Star Dou Forest or the Sunset Forest, ice-attribute Soul Beasts were exceedingly rare.

Only the Extreme North had a large number of high-quality ice-attribute Soul Beasts.

Jiang Liang had already decided on the effects of his Soul Rings.

For all nine Soul Rings, he would choose enhancement-type Soul Skills!

At most, he would consider replacing one or two of them with ice-attribute control-type Soul Skills.

As for offensive Soul Skills, could they compare to the sword arts and divine techniques Sword Mother had taught him?

Besides, since Sword Mother said his Speed was insufficient—

Then he would add all those enhancement Soul Skills to his speed.

As the saying went, in martial arts under heaven, nothing was unbreakable; only speed could not be defeated!

The agility attack path was his best choice!

The more Jiang Liang thought about it, the sooner he could not help but smile.

He truly looked forward to seeing what kind of Soul Beast he would encounter for his first Soul Ring.

The carriage slowly left Heaven Dou City and headed toward the Extreme North.

Just as he was making his way to the Extreme North—

Nuoding City was now becoming a gathering place for turbulent forces.

After a long journey, Heaven Dou Crown Prince Xue Qinghe finally arrived at this border town in Fasinuo Province.

On the very day she arrived in Nuoding City, she immediately went to the Martial Soul Hall Branch in the city and found Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo.

She had originally been looking forward to it.

But when she learned that Jiang Liang was no longer in Nuoding City, Xue Qinghe immediately became anxious.

"Where did he go?"

Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo answered truthfully, "In reply to Your Highness the Crown Prince, Jiang Liang was recently favored by a Title Douluo and accepted as that person's disciple."

"Some time ago, he left Nuoding City with that Title Douluo to Hunt a Soul Ring."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's heart sank to the bottom.

Damn it, was I one step too late again? Did that woman get there first?

But that isn't right. I clearly had Salas suppress the information for the time being.

Could it be that woman has other informants in the Hall?

Xue Qinghe secretly gritted her teeth, her fist tightening beneath her sleeve.

Seeing the Crown Prince's face shift from green to red, Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo assumed that Jiang Liang's unauthorized departure from Nuoding City had angered her.

He hurriedly said, "Before Jiang Liang left, he told me that he would return as soon as possible."

"So perhaps Your Highness the Crown Prince could... give that child another chance?"

Xue Qinghe's hopes were rekindled.

"You mean he'll return to Nuoding City?"

"Yes. They have already been gone for seven days. I believe that after a while, they should... return."

In truth, Ma Xiunuo had no confidence when he said that.

That little fellow had never told him how long he would be gone. He had only said that he would return as soon as possible.

Now, he could only hope that Jiang Liang would come back quickly after absorbing his Soul Ring, before His Highness the Crown Prince grew impatient!

Little did he know that Xue Qinghe's heart was now filled only with relief and delight.

It seemed she had overthought things just now. The mysterious Title Douluo who had taken Jiang Liang away was probably not that woman.

Otherwise, Jiang Liang would have been taken straight to Spirit City and would never return to Nuoding City.

That meant she still had a chance.

"Good! Since he will return, I shall wait."

"It just so happens that I need to inspect Fasinuo Province during this time. I may remain here for one or two months."

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Grandmaster Ma Xiunuo let out a long sigh of relief, then respectfully escorted Xue Qinghe out of the Martial Soul Hall Branch.

That same day—

Inside the Pope Palace in Spirit City—

Bibi Dong wore a ceremonial golden gown, a Nine-Curved Purple Gold Crown upon her head. Holding a two-meter-long scepter embedded with countless gemstones, she sat upon the Pope's throne.

What she held in her hand was the report Salas had submitted concerning the Martial Soul Awakening Day across the Heaven Dou Empire.

Bibi Dong had been wondering what exactly was wrong with Salas.

Several days had already passed since Martial Soul Awakening Day, yet he had not submitted a single report.

She had sent people to urge him several times before this report was finally delivered.

Bored, she flipped through the information on the children whose Martial Souls had awakened. Those with Innate Soul Power of only six or seven ranks simply could not interest her.

But when she happened upon one particular page, she immediately sat upright.

"His name is Jiang Liang. Both parents are Soul Masters at the Nuoding City Martial Soul Hall Branch."

"He actually has Twin Martial Souls! And Innate Full Soul Power as well?"

Bibi Dong's purple eyes stared intently at the document in her hand. Her right hand unconsciously tightened, crumpling the paper slightly.

Moreover, his second Martial Soul was a humanoid Martial Soul that had never been seen before!

And during Martial Soul Awakening, it had erupted with extraordinarily powerful Sword Qi!

Bibi Dong could no longer remain seated.

No one understood the potential of Twin Martial Souls better than she did.

She had to firmly seize this child for herself!

"Guards! Summon Yue Guan to see me at once!"

"Yes!"

Before long, a strikingly alluring man dressed in the crimson ceremonial robes reserved for Title Douluo entered the hall.

"Yue Guan pays respects to Your Holiness the Pope."

The moment Bibi Dong saw him, she flung Jiang Liang's file toward him.

"Depart immediately for Nuoding City. Bring this child back to Spirit City without delay. There must be no mistake."

Yue Guan raised a hand to catch the document. After only two glances, he fell into profound shock.

Twin Martial Souls, along with Innate Full Soul Power!

He was actually just like Her Holiness the Pope!

Yue Guan immediately understood Bibi Dong's intentions. He solemnly bowed. "Your Holiness the Pope, I obey. This subordinate will depart for Nuoding City at once."

With that, he immediately turned and left the Pope Palace.

After Chrysanthemum Douluo left, Bibi Dong took a deep breath.

Now, she could only hope that no one from the other factions had discovered this child.

Otherwise, she could only painfully give him up.