Journey to Heaven Dou City

In the blink of an eye, three whole days had passed.

Over those three days, Jiang Liang had been training in sword techniques and divine arts with Sword Mother, and he had already converted all the Soul Power within his body into Sword Qi.

Thanks to the Sword Qi cleansing his meridians and tempering his muscles and bones day and night, his physical body was becoming stronger at a visible rate.

Not only had his flesh become firm and his bones tough, but despite his young age, he already possessed a physique and explosive strength far beyond those of his peers.

Swish, swish—!

At that moment, in the small courtyard.

Jiang Liang held the Cold Moon Sword martial soul as he practiced his swordsmanship with complete focus.

The sharp blade sliced through the air, producing a faint hum.

Wherever it passed, the moisture in the air condensed into fine frost and fell to the ground.

After Sword Mother's guidance, his swordsmanship had improved by leaps and bounds over these three days.

Every movement flowed as smoothly as clouds and water, clean and decisive.

When he drew his sword, he was sharp and fierce as a blade.

When he sheathed it, he was swift as lightning.

Sword Mother stood nearby, taking in every one of his movements, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

In just three days, he had mastered the basics—which ordinary sword cultivators needed one or two years of grueling practice to learn—to such an accomplished degree.

His talent was far greater than that of any genius she had ever seen.

Soon, Jiang Liang stilled his body and firmly stopped in place with his sword sheathed, its tip hanging low as he still held it in his hand.

A thin sheen of sweat covered his forehead as he eagerly ran to Sword Mother, his little face raised and his eyes sparkling.

"Fairy Sister, how was my swordsmanship? Have I gotten stronger?"

Sword Mother chuckled, slowly bent down, and affectionately pinched his chubby cheek.

"Xiao Liang, you did wonderfully. Reaching this level in three days is already very impressive."

"However, your speed is still a little slow, and your killing intent is not strong enough."

Upon hearing the first part, a proud smile immediately spread across Jiang Liang's little face.

But as soon as the latter part landed, half his excitement wilted away, and the corners of his mouth drooped slightly.

Sword Mother took in every change in his expression. Seeing his dejected appearance, she burst out laughing.

"All right, Xiao Liang. You are already doing very well."

"You lack killing intent because you have never experienced a true battle."

"It is fine. Tomorrow, we will go outside and let you temper the true killing intent of a sword cultivator through real combat."

"Mm! It is time to Hunt Soul Rings!"

After practicing swordsmanship for three days, he was finally about to enter real combat.

Excited, Jiang Liang immediately ran to the Martial Soul Hall Branch to bid Ma Xiunuo farewell.

The moment Ma Xiunuo heard that he was leaving—and that he was going to Hunt Soul Rings—he became anxious and insisted on accompanying Jiang Liang.

In his eyes, Jiang Liang was only six years old and had just awakened his martial soul. How could he be allowed to wander about so casually?

What if he encountered some danger outside? How could Ma Xiunuo explain it to Jiang Liang's deceased parents?

"Grandpa Ma Xiunuo, do not worry. I am only going out for a while. I will be back soon."

"And I will not be going alone this time. My master will be coming with me."

"My master is incredibly powerful. He is a reclusive Title Douluo, and he will definitely protect me."

Ma Xiunuo frowned deeply.

He had no idea when Nuoding City had gained a reclusive Title Douluo, but Jiang Liang did not seem to be lying, so he reluctantly agreed.

"All right, then be careful when you go out with your teacher. Stay alert in everything you do, understand?"

"I have also reported your situation to the Martial Soul Temple. There should be news from Spirit City soon. Remember to return early, understand?"

"I understand, Grandpa Ma Xiunuo. I will definitely return safely." Jiang Liang smiled and waved before turning and running outside.

After returning home, he immediately packed all the clothes he would need to change into.

He had already made his plans.

On this trip, he would first go to Heaven Dou City to find Dugu Bo. After obtaining the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he would then Hunt Soul Rings.

But he had no idea that, at that very moment, the Martial Soul Temple in Heaven Dou City had fallen into an uproar of shock over the intelligence Ma Xiunuo had submitted.

Nuoding City.

It was merely a border town of the Heaven Dou Empire.

The strongest Soul Masters there were only Soul Grandmasters.

Yet a genius with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power had appeared there?

That had to be fake!

Leaving aside Twin Martial Souls, how many people in all of Douluo Continent even possessed Innate Full Soul Power?

Even Hu Liena, disciple of the current Pope, Bibi Dong, had only possessed level nine Innate Soul Power.

And now, someone with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power.

Had actually been born in a remote little town!

When Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Martial Soul Temple, saw this information, he initially thought the Martial Soul Hall Branch in Nuoding City was filing a false report.

But the emergence of such a genius meant he had to take it seriously, so he still sent people to investigate the Martial Soul Hall Branch in Nuoding City.

Two days after Jiang Liang left Nuoding City, the investigation finally produced results.

As Salas read the investigation report from the Soul Masters under his command, he was stunned beyond belief.

Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power—it was actually true!

Moreover, that child was the son of Soul Masters from the Martial Soul Hall Branch in Nuoding City, and his background was exceptionally clean.

This was no small matter.

That morning.

Inside the Crown Prince's Mansion.

Xue Qinghe, who had only recently become Crown Prince, was reviewing information on this year's Martial Soul Awakening in Heaven Dou City in his study.

Just then, a deep voice came from outside the study. "Young Master, a report has arrived from Salas."

"In Nuoding City of Fasinuo Province, this year's Martial Soul Awakening produced a genius with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power."

"What?!" Xue Qinghe abruptly raised his head, his eyes full of shock.

Twin Martial Souls, and Innate Full Soul Power as well?

Wasn't that just like that woman?

"Is there any information?" Xue Qinghe asked urgently.

"Yes." The person outside immediately stepped into the study and placed a file on the desk.

"Jiang Liang, six years old this year. Both parents were Soul Masters at the Martial Soul Branch Hall in Nuoding City. They died in a Soul Beast attack one year ago."

Xue Qinghe carefully read Jiang Liang's detailed file, which clearly recorded all information about Jiang Liang and his parents over the past six years.

After reading the file, Xue Qinghe immediately clapped and praised, "Good, good, good! I never expected such a genius to appear in Nuoding City."

"Uncle She, have someone make preparations. I am going to Nuoding City at once to personally meet this genius!"

"Also, have Salas suppress this information for now. Do not let that woman learn of it too early."

Such a genius must be in my hands, Qian Renxue's hands!

As for that woman, she can forget about it!

"As you command." Uncle She respectfully cupped his fists in salute before immediately turning and leaving the study.

Meanwhile.

Jiang Liang was already riding in a carriage on the road to Heaven Dou City.