The Spirit Hall thus began a new plan.
Ghost and Chrysanthemum Douluo set out to search for traces of Shrek.
Meanwhile, the two factions under Lin Feng were naturally keeping busy as well.
The human race remained in Sunset Forest, continuing to use the large teleportation array to summon more regular legions.
The Demon Race was stationed in the City of Slaughter, actively preparing for battle while waiting for the right opportunity. They faced a more arduous trial.
But none of this had much to do with Long Xingyu...
At that moment, he had just obtained [Divine Slaughter's Domain].
After several days of cultivation, he had mastered it completely, bringing a boon to the [Divine Throne of Apocalypse and Slaughter].
He emerged from the secret chamber and eagerly reported to his father-in-law. Along with Lin Feng's praise, he received a secret mission.
"You mean you want me to infiltrate Heaven Dou City, find a boy named Tang San, and then eliminate him?"
Long Xingyu stood before the curtain. Once he understood the assignment, he looked confused and astonished, never expecting such an order.
The great Demon God Emperor wanted him to deal with a little boy? Who exactly was this opponent, to warrant such solemn attention from His Majesty?
"He is Douluo's child of destiny."
Lin Feng briefly explained what made Tang San special.
That fellow wasn't a native of Douluo, so he couldn't be called the plane's chosen one, but he was undeniably blessed with extraordinary luck.
Even with their formidable foundations, even before Tang San had risen to prominence, he was still worthy of being called the greatest threat beyond the Divine Realm!
Clearly, Lin Feng had never overlooked him.
As soon as he had established a foothold, he had found time to speak with Dugu Bo.
After confirming the timeline, Lin Feng surmised Tang San should be in Heaven Dou City and contacted Long Xingyu.
The others were either busy with official duties or had already revealed their appearances. Of them all, Long Xingyu was the most suitable.
Long Xingyu had only acted when capturing Dugu Bo and venturing into the City of Slaughter, so the outside world still knew nothing of him.
He could infiltrate with ease, and his strength was enough to ensure the mission's success. Lin Feng immediately assigned him this top-secret operation!
"I understand. You can rest assured."
Long Xingyu didn't think much of it, assuming it was a simple task.
"Heh. You'd better drop that attitude. A child of destiny isn't that easy to kill."
"Even sending you, I'm only willing to try. I don't expect you to succeed for certain."
Lin Feng's tone grew slightly heavier, his expression serious. He was telling the truth: what seemed simple was actually difficult.
If Tang San were that easy to kill, he wouldn't have grown so powerful in the original story. Luck was a strange thing; sometimes, it was truly hard to explain.
Hearing this, Long Xingyu finally grew serious. His father-in-law was so capable that even when sealing the God of Wrath, he would never say he wasn't confident.
"Sorry. I'll give it my all."
Long Xingyu respectfully admitted his mistake and corrected his attitude.
Once their conversation was over, he set off without delay, heading straight for Heaven Dou City.
With his strength, even though all of Douluo was now under tense lockdown, he could still cross the defensive lines with ease and arrive swiftly and silently without alerting anyone.
Disguising himself and blending into the city wasn't difficult. Heaven Dou City was in chaos, with all manner of shady dealings flourishing.
"Sir, you can stay here for now. I guarantee no one will disturb you. The information will be delivered within three days at most."
Long Xingyu was, after all, an outsider.
Rather than take a risk, he might as well spend a little money.
When he had searched for the location of the City of Slaughter, Dugu Bo had taken him into the city to meet an intelligence organization.
Now he could put them to use again, having the local experts conceal his identity while looking for traces of Tang San.
Besides, Long Xingyu wasn't looking for any classified information, nor did it concern the Heaven Dou Imperial Family or the imminent outbreak of war.
For an organization specializing in intelligence, the task wasn't even difficult. Their price was cheaper than expected, and they promised on the spot to get it done.
So Long Xingyu settled down and waited.
As expected, it took only two days.
A thick dossier soon landed in his hands. The level of detail surprised him.
He'd assumed the "child of destiny" His Majesty had mentioned hadn't yet grown up, so there wouldn't be much information.
But there was a whole heap of it! A quick read revealed that most of it came from the Great Soul Arena. This kid was actually quite famous?
"He attends Shrek Academy and often takes part in matches with his companions. Not long ago, in Silves City, he killed the infamous Ferocious God Team."
"The latest lead is that Tang San joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy with his teacher and fellow students. Due to the conscription order, his whereabouts are currently unknown."
"Additionally, this boy's Martial Soul is the [Clear Sky Hammer], inherited from the Clear Sky Sect, once the foremost of the Upper Three Sects. A faction called the [Strength Clan] in Heaven Dou City is connected to him..."
In other words, there were only two solid leads.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy and its affiliated Strength Clan.
Long Xingyu gave it some thought and decided to check the latter first. If he found no leads, he would infiltrate the former.
It had only been an incidental task to begin with. He hadn't expected to find his target so easily, but the result left him utterly stunned.
Tang San, whom Lin Feng had singled out and called a "child of destiny," had somehow appeared at the [Strength Clan]?
"Uh, wasn't his luck supposed to be heaven-defying?"
"I found him just like that?"
"His Majesty can't be wrong. Could it be that my luck is even stronger than his?"
Long Xingyu was at a loss. He hid in the shadows, a strange smile on his face.
Just as he was about to strike and kill Tang San in one blow, completing his mission, the instincts of a ninth-rank powerhouse suddenly sent a jolt through him.
Two furtive figures entered the [Strength Clan] courtyard and went to meet Shrek and the others.
He didn't recognize Yue Guan or Gui Mei, but he could see through their cultivation. Both had reached the Titled Douluo realm. Could they be Tang San's bodyguards?
"Heh, looks like I can't get the job done."
"The city's under lockdown, and there are several ninth-rank experts here."
"If I can't kill him quickly, I might get surrounded. My identity is too sensitive."
"Could this be what His Majesty meant by 'luck'? Even after being caught in a trap, he can still find a thread of hope."
Long Xingyu's interest only grew.
After assessing the situation, he concluded that it would be difficult to kill Tang San in one blow.
The two Titled Douluo might not be especially powerful, but they were extremely vigilant. They would notice him if he got even a little closer.
Besides, though he wasn't sure if he was imagining it, Long Xingyu felt there was another presence hidden somewhere in the area.
It was extremely faint. Unless he spread out his mental power, he couldn't pinpoint it while remaining in stealth.
Could there be another expert? And whose side were they on? Long Xingyu didn't want to alert them, so he decided to keep watching.
At the same time, not far away, the depressed Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao was also concealed in the shadows, silently watching events unfold.
He hadn't noticed Long Xingyu. He was simply surprised that the Spirit Hall had sent Ghost and Chrysanthemum Douluo here. Had his son's identity been exposed?
"Hmph, what is that bitch Bibi Dong scheming this time?"
"Forget it. As long as they don't go after Xiao San, it has nothing to do with me."
"Why do I keep feeling this creepy, hair-raising sensation? Is it because of Yue Guan and Gui Mei?"
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