Heaven Dou City's Crown Prince's Mansion

Heaven Dou City, Crown Prince's Mansion.

At this moment, Xue Qinghe's expression was rather ugly, with even a hint of disbelief. Strands of radiant Soul Power burst from his fingertips, and the confidential letter from Spirit Hall crumbled inch by inch into ashes.

"Failed? How could it have failed? How could it possibly have failed?"

"With Grandpa Golden Crocodile's strength, how could he have failed to take down a mere Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"

"What exactly happened? Magic Bear, Ghost Leopard, tell me exactly what happened!"

Xue Qinghe's face was so gloomy that it seemed as though water might drip from it.

In the Star Dou Great Forest, he had endured countless brushes with death before finally returning to Heaven Dou City and successfully becoming Xue Qinghe.

After confirming that he was safe, he wrote a letter conveying his experiences and his desire for that Three-Eyed Soul Beast back to Spirit Hall.

Afterward, he received a handwritten letter from his grandfather. It stated that Golden Crocodile Douluo, who possessed level-ninety-eight strength, would be sent to help him obtain the Soul Ring, and that he would personally deliver it to Heaven Dou City.

But now, they had actually failed!

That was a level-ninety-eight Peak Douluo! On the Douluo Continent, apart from his grandfather, who possessed level-ninety-nine strength and could firmly suppress him, he could be said to be invincible.

Yet Grandpa Golden Crocodile, who was nearly invincible, had actually failed during a soul-hunting operation. His target had only been a Soul Beast that was not even a hundred thousand years old, and he had even suffered severe injuries!

This was simply too unbelievable.

Even if that talking "Hundred-Thousand-Year" Soul Beast was powerful, how could it possibly compare with Grandpa Golden Crocodile?

"Young Master, according to Elder Golden Crocodile's report, he went deep into the Star Dou Great Forest. While searching for that Soul Beast, he happened upon a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear."

"That Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's strength was terrifying, far beyond the level of an ordinary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. With a single strike, Elder Golden Crocodile suffered severe injuries. If the elder hadn't possessed a few life-saving methods, he might not even have been able to return alive to Spirit Hall."

A Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear!

And it was a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear far beyond the hundred-thousand-year level. Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe, fell silent.

How could she not know of an existence like the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, which stood at the very peak of Soul Beasts?

But for one to be far beyond a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and even severely injure Grandpa Golden Crocodile with a single strike was simply too excessive.

What exactly was the background of that Soul Beast, which matched her attributes so perfectly? It had actually been protected by "Hundred-Thousand-Year" Soul Beasts twice in succession. Damn it!

In order to obtain that Soul Beast, he still hadn't acquired his fifth Soul Ring.

Now that even Grandpa Golden Crocodile had failed, and even if Grandpa personally took action, he might not be able to capture that Soul Beast.

It seemed that she truly had no chance.

Qian Renxue was unwilling to accept this. Since childhood, she had been given great expectations. Whatever she wanted, she could easily obtain. Yet now, a single Soul Beast had caused her to fail repeatedly, and she had even lost two Titled Douluo.

"Ghost Leopard, Magic Bear, the two of you go capture a Soul Beast suitable for me. My fifth Soul Ring cannot be delayed any longer."

Since she could not obtain that Soul Beast, Qian Renxue could no longer wait.

Because of the Country-Usurping Plan, she had already delayed her cultivation speed for a long time. If she also delayed absorbing a Soul Ring because of a single Soul Beast, her peers might truly catch up with her.

Although Qian Renxue was confident that once she succeeded in usurping the country, she would be able to reach the peak of the continent within only a few years, her pride would not allow any peer to surpass her in Soul Power.

She, Qian Renxue, would absolutely never submit to anyone.

"Yes, Young Master!"

After Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo had perished in the Star Dou Great Forest, Ghost Leopard Douluo and Demon Bear Douluo had replaced them as Qian Renxue's bodyguard substitutes.

At this moment, facing Qian Renxue's orders, even though both were level-ninety-four Peak Titled Douluo, they did not dare hesitate or disobey in the slightest.

After all, standing behind this little ancestor was the Grand Elder!

"Understood. Go and take care of it as soon as possible. And don't forget to search for the person I told you about. Since he helped me, Angel must repay him."

"If he has died, then give the repayment to his family and friends."

Ghost Leopard Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo both twitched their mouths, revealing awkward and helpless expressions.

Young Master, do you have to make things this difficult for us?

You want us to find someone, but first, we don't have his name; second, we don't know his Martial Soul; and third, we don't even know whether he's alive.

Are you sure you're not just playing with us?

Of course, Ghost Leopard Douluo and Demon Bear Douluo did not dare say these things aloud. They could only grumble inwardly.

After giving her instructions, Qian Renxue waved her hand, indicating that the two Super Douluo who were about to reach level ninety-five could leave.

Ghost Leopard Douluo and Demon Bear Douluo had long since grown accustomed to this. They immediately left quietly.

After they left, Xue Qinghe, whom Qian Renxue was impersonating, did not enter meditation to cultivate. Instead, he began handling official documents day after day.

To stabilize her position as Crown Prince and better carry out the Country-Usurping Plan, Qian Renxue devoted a large portion of her time to handling official affairs.

Although her grandfather and the various Elder grandfathers had written to persuade her several times, Qian Renxue paid no attention. She had her own plans and schedule.

Within ten years at most, she would certainly take control of the Heaven Dou Empire and completely ascend to the throne!

After leaving Notting City, Tang Wulin did not directly take Tang San and Xiao Wu all the way to Heaven Dou City by flying.

Instead, he took the two of them and traveled step by step toward Heaven Dou City on foot.

Along the way, whenever he passed through major cities, he did not remain idle at all. He directly threw the two of them into the Great Soul Arena for a round of tempering.

Combat experience was crucial in a Soul Master's battles. If one's combat experience was lacking, then no matter how powerful one's Martial Soul was, there was still a chance of turning defeat into victory.

Wouldn't you agree, Qian Renxue?

The Great Soul Arena was a mixed bag. Genius Soul Masters and unaffiliated Soul Masters would all come there, and Tang San and Xiao Wu's combat experience rapidly improved in such a place.

Tang Wulin was quite satisfied with this, and he also earned a little money.

Tang San was level twenty-three and Xiao Wu was level twenty-two, but both could be called invincible among Soul Grandmasters. Even if they encountered a Soul Elder, they could still fight.

A month later, the outline of Heaven Dou City finally gradually appeared before the three of them.

Heaven Dou City truly lived up to its reputation as one of the three major cities on the continent. Its architecture and population were both at the continent's highest level.

But the hundred-meter-thick city walls genuinely left Tang Wulin at a loss for words.

These city walls were so wide that they could practically hold horse races on top of them. Their distinctive design was truly one of a kind. Tang Wulin really found it difficult to imagine what army or powerhouse could break through these city walls using its own strength.

Their defensive power was simply maxed out!

"Let's go. We're heading inside!"

Tang Wulin led his left and right protectors toward Heaven Dou City.

As he passed through the city gate, he casually tossed a Gold Soul Coin to the gate soldier as the entrance fee.