The Terror of the Star Dragon Sanctuary, Ziyao's Reward!

All Living Beings who had watched Ziyao's past experiences remained unable to calm down for a long time.

Advancing to Soul Elder at eight, slaying the Explosive Rock Dragon King that could rival a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast, and the cruel Dragon Martial Clan's "Wild Release" trial—all of it relentlessly overturned everything they knew.

Star Luo Empire Imperial Palace.

Xu Jiawei gripped the railing tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Xu Jiujiu still stood behind him.

Her stunning face was equally filled with shock as she murmured, "An Explosive Rock Dragon King comparable to a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast... Ziyao actually killed it..."

Xu Jiawei fell silent for a long while before slowly speaking.

"What is truly terrifying is not that he could kill the Explosive Rock Dragon King, but that trial called 'Wild Release.'"

"The Dragon Martial Clan uses such a cruel method to select talents worthy of cultivation. There must be quite a few geniuses like Ziyao within the Star Dragon Sanctuary."

Xu Jiujiu's delicate body trembled slightly.

She suddenly recalled the fleeting figures of several youths in the Sky Screen earlier.

At the Imperial Sand Star Gate, those youths had all been about the same age as Ziyao, perhaps even younger.

If they could all pass the trial, wouldn't they each have the potential to become Title Douluo in the future?

At that thought,

she could not help swallowing, a trace of fear flashing through her beautiful eyes. "Brother... what kind of place is the Star Dragon Sanctuary?"

"I don't know."

Xu Jiawei shook his head, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "But one thing is certain: this force's foundation likely far surpasses our imagination."

"That elder with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring mentioned Lord Capricorn. His strength is likely far beyond that of a Super Douluo."

As soon as he finished speaking,

he abruptly turned around.

He stared intensely at Xu Jiujiu, unable to suppress the excitement in his voice.

"Jiujiu, issue the order immediately!"

"Set the Empire's intelligence network into full operation. Send out every hidden guard and make certain to uncover the location of the Star Dragon Sanctuary."

"If we can contact the Star Dragon Sanctuary before anyone else, perhaps we will no longer need to rely on Shrek Academy. The situation on the continent will be completely transformed!"

Xu Jiujiu hurriedly nodded, her voice full of resolve. "Rest assured, Brother. I will handle this personally."

"A Super Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring?"

Heaven Dou Empire Imperial City.

Du Busi hovered in midair, his gaze never leaving the Sky Screen.

He muttered to himself, his voice carrying a hint of bitterness.

"I never expected that, aside from my Body Sect and the Holy Spirit Cult, there would be such a powerful hidden sect on the continent."

"I only hope the Star Dragon Sanctuary will not threaten my Heaven Dou Empire..."

Below,

Wei Na and Long Aotian had already dealt with the aftermath of the Iron Blood Sect.

The Iron Blood Sect had been erased from the Heaven Dou Empire, and the deed to its former site would be put up for imperial auction.

Looking at the image that had yet to fade, Long Aotian's eyes were still filled with unconcealed envy.

An eight-year-old Soul Elder!

Ziyao's talent was enough to leave All Living Beings far behind. Even the foremost genius of the Body Sect was no exception.

The two had kept each other company for many years.

Wei Na noticed the shift in Long Aotian's state of mind and gently patted his arm.

"Aotian, your Body Martial Soul has now undergone a Gold-Grade Awakening. Your future achievements may not necessarily be inferior to Ziyao's!"

Long Aotian nodded heavily, silently making a vow.

No matter what, he would cultivate the secret of the body to its peak.

"Restoring the glory of the Body Sect is a duty we cannot refuse!"

Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy.

Inside Mingde Hall.

Jing Hongchen stood before the floor-to-ceiling window.

For the first time, a grave expression appeared on his somewhat aged face.

Xiao Hongchen sat blankly on the sofa.

It was as if every bit of strength had been drained from his body.

As the greatest genius in the history of the Sun Moon Empire, he was experiencing profound defeat for the first time.

"Grandfather, can there really be an eight-year-old Soul Elder on Douluo Continent?"

Jing Hongchen sighed softly and patted his shoulder. "Xiao, the Sky Screen does not lie."

Xiao Hongchen frowned tightly, unconsciously clenching his fist as the bitterness in his heart grew stronger and stronger.

Seeing this,

Jing Hongchen could only shake his head slightly and comfort him.

"The rankings on the Heavenly Pride Ranking do not represent everything."

"Although your talent is inferior to Ziyao's, you cultivate both as a Soul Master and a Soul Engineer. Your future accomplishments may not necessarily fall below his."

"Grandfather is right."

Meng Hongchen sat obediently beside Xiao Hongchen.

She extended her slender jade-like hand and covered his tightly clenched fist, speaking softly.

"Those hidden sects all reject Soul Tools. Even if they have some talent, they will eventually be eliminated by the times."

At those words,

Xiao Hongchen gave a bitter smile and nodded.

"However..."

He raised his head to look at the Sky Screen, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes.

"Our Sun Moon Continent has been connected to Douluo Continent for more than four thousand years. Why have we never heard of the Star Dragon Sanctuary?"

Jing Hongchen pondered for a moment before replying.

"From what the Sky Screen has revealed, the Star Dragon Sanctuary's overall strength is likely no weaker than the Body Sect's. Someone must have already grown restless. We only need to wait for news."

At the same time,

Mu En and Xuan Zi had already brought Bei Bei and Tang Ya back to Shrek Academy.

Xuan Zi stared fixedly at the Sky Screen, his face filled with shock.

He looked at Mu En, his voice full of incomprehension.

"Elder Mu, how is this possible?"

"Other than Shrek Academy, there is actually another force capable of cultivating such a genius?"

"And that Star Dragon Sanctuary—its name has never appeared on the continent in ten thousand years. It is as though it appeared out of thin air."

Mu En reclined back in his rocking chair and spoke indifferently.

"It is not surprising for hidden sects to possess special methods for training disciples, just like the Black Tortoise Sect and the Body Sect."

"Presumably, the Star Dragon Sanctuary has never revealed itself to the world since its founding."

"Being so closed off and self-contained, how could it compare to the students cultivated by Shrek Academy?"

After speaking,

Mu En looked at Ziyao with a little more regret in his eyes.

Such a fine prospect—if Shrek Academy could train him, then within twenty years, the continent could gain another Limit Douluo.

[ Ding! ]

[ Beginning the distribution of Ziyao's reward! ]

While All Living Beings were discussing,

a streak of golden light suddenly shone out from the scroll and descended upon Ziyao.

All Living Beings could also see the thin figure in Dragon Martial Clan Plaza through the Sky Screen.

Ziyao had already closed his eyes, and his face was growing paler and paler!

"Ziyao!"

Kaifeng frowned and instinctively wanted to step forward, only to be pulled back by a powerful hand.

"Don't go over."

Luo Xiaoyi's expression was grave as he said in a low voice, "This is the Sky Screen's reward for Ziyao. We only need to wait and see."

Kaifeng nodded, but the worry in his eyes did not lessen in the slightest.

"Is he really going to be all right? Why do I feel like little Ziyao's condition is somewhat wrong?"

Lan Tianhua was also worried as she looked at Ziyao's pained expression.

Dongfang Mo remained leaning against the stone pillar.

He cast Ziyao an indifferent glance, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly against his arm.