Handling

At that moment, in a suburb outside Heaven Dou City, streaks of scarlet light began to gather, eventually forming a black-robed figure.

"Cough! Damn it, that old man was actually this strong! Is this the difference in power between Three-Word Battle Armor and Four-Word Battle Armor?" A trace of blood seeped from the black-robed man's lips, but he quickly wiped it away, unable to stop himself from cursing.

"After this incident, Zhenhua's side will probably be completely on guard. It'll be almost impossible to make another move against Li Ziming. This mission has practically failed completely.

"What a pity about that Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. If I had it, I would definitely be able to become a Super Douluo."

The Evil Soul Master could not help but sigh. This mission had been a major assignment he had fought hard to obtain within the cult.

For this mission, he had paid quite a considerable price.

He had not only deployed the hidden Mecha squad under his command, but had even invited a ninth-rank Soul Tool master from the cult to forge a ninth-rank concealment Soul Tool for him.

The employer had also activated quite a few hidden agents to cooperate. Through his dealings with them, he had learned some secrets as well.

"Heh, how ironic. The Star Luo Empire, which once took pride in exterminating the Holy Spirit Cult and claimed to stand for justice, has now actually chosen to collude with Evil Soul Masters just to snuff out a genius." The Evil Soul Master sneered.

"Yes, it really is ironic!"

"Who?!"

In an instant, the Evil Soul Master's aura surged. A pair of blood-red wings abruptly spread from his back, resembling bat wings. As they flapped, bloodlight surged forth, and the Evil Soul Master immediately braced himself as he scanned his surroundings.

The Evil Soul Master's spiritual power swept wildly through the area, trying to find the owner of that voice.

The only answer he received was a sky full of golden fist shadows.

Forging Masters Association

The group arrived at the office, and Zhenhua's Four-Word Battle Armor turned into streaks of red light that merged into his body and vanished.

"Sit." Zhenhua pointed at the sofa.

"Senior Uncle, is it really alright for us to just wait here?"

"Don't worry."

Just then, a golden figure appeared in the distance.

As the golden light faded, the figure revealed his true appearance. It was Mu Ye, carrying a person in one hand.

Zhenhua looked at him. "How did it go?"

Mu Ye shook his head slightly. "He was fairly fast, a rare Agility Attack System Title Douluo. He should also be close to reaching the Super Douluo level.

"His frontal combat ability wasn't much. One punch from me and he was finished.

"I questioned him briefly. All I know is that he came from Star Luo's side.

"However, it seemed he did not know much about who specifically had ordered it."

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Ziming and gave a slight nod in greeting.

After hearing Mu Ye's words, Zhenhua pondered briefly. "Mm... as expected. It seems they had been planning this assassination for quite some time.

"But how did they know Ziming and the others' whereabouts?

"It looks like the association needs a thorough internal cleanup."

He then turned to Elder Ye beside Li Ziming and bowed.

"Elder Ye, thank you for your hard work this time."

Elder Ye shook his head slightly and sighed.

"Alas, this old man is ashamed. Something nearly happened this time. I do not deserve the president's courtesy.

"This old man will take his leave first."

With that, he turned and left.

Zhenhua could only shake his head helplessly. Looking at Li Ziming, he said, "Alright, Ziming, this matter is settled.

"You escaped danger this time. Go rest first. Use the same room as last time.

"In a couple of days, we'll begin your lessons."

"Yes, Senior Uncle." After bowing, he left.

Once Li Ziming had gone, Zhenhua turned to Mu Ye. "Although they failed this time, there's no guarantee they won't act again.

"I'll have to trouble you to remain here for the next few days."

"It's nothing. This isn't the first time you've troubled me.

"However, I also found several high-grade concealment Soul Tools on that Evil Soul Master.

"That should be why he was able to infiltrate so close to the association.

"Combined with what he said about the cult's arrangements, as well as the Mecha troops Elder Ye and the others encountered, you must admit now..."

Although Mu Ye did not finish his sentence, Zhenhua already understood what he meant.

"Yes. The Holy Spirit Cult, which was destroyed ten thousand years ago, has risen from the ashes. Evil Soul Masters are no longer fighting on their own, and their strength is even greater than we anticipated."

Zhenhua stared at the scattered lights outside the window and fell into thought.

Eastsea Academy

After receiving the information, Liu Tianran began to think.

Were they sent by the Star Luo Continent?

It seems Li Ziming's forging talent has already touched their nerves.

The existence of one Divine Craftsman is already the limit of what they can tolerate. Will they absolutely refuse to allow the Federation to have two Divine Craftsmen at once?

However, I can use this opportunity to raise Li Ziming's spiritual power to the Spirit Abyss Realm.

In truth, with Liu Tianran's reserves, raising Li Ziming's spiritual cultivation was not a problem.

But there had never been a suitable opportunity—or rather, a suitable excuse.

Because the Spirit Abyss Realm was simply too special.

Its previous realm, the Spirit Sea Realm, represented spiritual power truly reaching the high level, granting one the foundation to become powerful. Even ordinary Title Douluo could remain trapped in that realm for their entire lives.

The Spirit Abyss Realm, on the other hand, was a true peak spiritual-power realm and the foundation for possessing a legendary Spirit Soul.

In theory, one could fuse with Spirit Souls of any level, though orange and red Spirit Souls could only be fused at the Spirit Abyss Realm under normal circumstances. It was considered the limit of human spiritual power.

If one could step into it, it could basically be seen as receiving a ticket to become a Super Douluo.

Thus, in the eyes of outsiders, Li Ziming had also been "stuck" at this realm.

This assassination gave him a good excuse.

Li Ziming's matter has come to a temporary end. Now it's time to properly prepare for the Skysea Alliance Grand Tournament.