Dark Blue Silver Grass!

Sun Moon Empire, Ming Capital, Holy Spirit Cult headquarters.

A cloaked evil soul master hurried in from outside. He skillfully dropped to one knee and respectfully gave the man seated on the throne a detailed account of the current tournament, as described by Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen.

Without question, the man seated upon the throne was the Holy Spirit Cult's leader—Zhongli Wu. After hearing his subordinate's report, his brows drew together slightly.

Standing nearby, the vice leader—Feng Ling—said somewhat regretfully, "The Evil Fire Phoenix was purified so quickly? What a pity."

"Reporting to the Cult Leader, the Seventh Elder has sent word that he discovered an exceptionally gifted prospect in the Heaven Dou Empire..."

Another evil soul master suddenly rushed inside and reported to Zhongli Wu.

Zhongli Wu smiled at the news. "Very good. Old Seven has rendered a great service this time."

Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City, former Tang Sect grounds.

More than a month had passed since the tournament ended. During that time, Tang Ya had met obstacles at every turn and deeply experienced the coldness of the world.

Hatred seemed to have blinded her and utterly clouded her mind. Through her martial soul—Dark Blue Silver Grass—she recklessly absorbed the life force of her enemies before her eyes, slaughtering every last member of the Iron Blood Sect that had occupied her home.

Just as Tang Ya was about to be killed by the Iron Blood Sect's Soul Emperor-level sect leader—Tie Li—the Holy Spirit Cult's Seventh Elder—Masked Douluo—suddenly appeared and instantly restricted Tie Li's movements.

Tang Ya was savoring Tie Li's pleasant cries of agony as he was pierced through by Dark Blue Silver Grass and Tang Sect hidden weapons. She was completely immersed in the exhilaration of avenging her hatred, while the soul power within her boiled with fervor after absorbing a Soul Emperor's life force.

Masked Douluo reminded her, "It's time to go."

Tang Ya angrily replied, "This is the Tang Sect. This is my home. I'm not leaving!"

As she spoke, the Dark Blue Silver Grass rose in rebellion and launched an attack at Masked Douluo.

Just as Masked Douluo was about to raise a hand and knock Tang Ya unconscious, a figure suddenly appeared before her. The figure struck out with his palm against Masked Douluo's, successfully forcing Masked Douluo back several steps.

Taking the opportunity, Tang Ya's Dark Blue Silver Grass wrapped around and bound Masked Douluo's limbs, temporarily restricting his movements.

However, he was a Titled Douluo after all. Masked Douluo merely released his martial soul—Demon Maggot—and instantly parasitized, devoured, and erased the four-ring Dark Blue Silver Grass.

Masked Douluo looked at the blue-haired youth who had suddenly appeared and sneered. "You're only a four-ring Soul Ancestor, yet you want to play the hero and save the beauty? You really overestimate yourself."

That figure was none other than Huo Yuhao, who had brought Tang Wulin to the Heaven Dou Empire for a trip. The next moment, Tang Wulin, whose aura and form had been concealed by a simulation soul skill, quietly appeared beside Huo Yuhao.

"And there's me. Even if you're a Titled Douluo, we may not be unable to fight you."

Masked Douluo gave a cold laugh. "What arrogant nonsense. You're just two conceited brats who don't know the immensity of heaven and earth."

Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin exchanged a tacit glance. Their circulating soul power fused together as they unleashed their ever-reliable ultimate killing move—a martial soul fusion skill.

Life Extinction, Death Withering!

A deathly aura immediately spread outward from the two of them. Even Masked Douluo's Demon Maggot could not withstand the corrosion of the death domain.

Just as Masked Douluo was about to be swallowed by the domain's black mist, Zhongli Wu suddenly appeared before them.

Together with Feng Ling, he released a powerful dark aura. With the cooperation of Scorpion Tiger Douluo—Zhang Peng—and the Second Elder—Nangong Wan—the four of them barely resisted the martial soul fusion skill's domain and successfully saved Masked Douluo.

"You two little ones are quite interesting. Your martial soul fusion skill actually contains such terrifying destructive power. You truly are fine prospects, born to become evil soul masters."

As he looked at Huo Yuhao, Tang Wulin, and Tang Ya, Zhongli Wu's eyes brimmed with excitement. It had seemingly been a very long time since he had felt this stirred.

The Heaven Dou Empire's royal patrol had sensed the tremendous disturbance and rushed over. Seeing the corpses of the Iron Blood Sect strewn across the ground, the Soul Douluo-level captain roared at Tang Ya and the others:

"This is Iron Blood Sect territory! You dared to slaughter innocents and commit such a massacre! Seize them!"

Tang Ya's eyes were bloodshot. "This was clearly Tang Sect territory."

Yet none of the Holy Spirit Cult evil soul masters present paid these clueless outsiders any mind. Before the Heaven Dou Empire's royal patrol could even make a move, Scorpion Tiger Douluo, Masked Douluo, Nangong Wan, and Feng Ling's dark martial souls devoured their life force in an instant.

Zhongli Wu smiled. "All right, no one will disturb us now. As long as the three of you join the Holy Spirit Cult, you can have everything you desire."

Still retaining a trace of clarity, Tang Ya immediately shook her head. "I only want to revive the Tang Sect. And this is my home. I won't go with you."

Zhongli Wu smiled without speaking, naturally ignoring Tang Ya's rejection. Instead, he watched Huo Yuhao, who was hesitating, and Tang Wulin, who awaited Huo Yuhao's answer, with great interest.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and turned to Tang Wulin beside him. "Wulin, are you willing to trust me?"

Tang Wulin nodded. "Of course. I will always trust you. And I said that no matter what Brother Yuhao wants to do, I'll support you without hesitation."

A faint light flickered in Huo Yuhao's eyes. He tightly held Tang Wulin's hand, then said to Zhongli Wu:

"Wulin and I can join the Holy Spirit Cult. But first, I need to finish something. You cannot interfere, or I'll perish together with you."

Scorpion Tiger Douluo—Zhang Peng—immediately chuckled. "Do you think you have the right to negotiate?"

Zhongli Wu raised a brow. Naturally, he did not believe that a four-ring Soul Ancestor could perish together with him. Still, he waved a hand to stop Zhang Peng and nodded in agreement to Huo Yuhao's demand.

Everyone watched as Huo Yuhao had Tang Wulin summon the Blue Silver Emperor soul spirit to help Tang Ya purify her bloodline. After Huo Yuhao explained the effects of the Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Herb's pollen, Tang Ya followed his instructions and consumed it.

Tang Ya's martial soul ultimately evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor, and the devouring attribute of her Dark Blue Silver Grass vanished as well. Every evil soul master from the Holy Spirit Cult present immediately frowned.

Huo Yuhao's actions had stripped Tang Ya of her dark devouring talent, returning her to the ranks of ordinary soul masters. This meant that the Holy Spirit Cult had completely lost its Holy Maiden.

Even Zhongli Wu grew somewhat angry. He questioned Huo Yuhao, "Are you opposing me? Are you trying to provoke me?"

Huo Yuhao smiled calmly. "Cult Leader, please calm down. My value is far beyond anything your so-called Holy Maiden could ever match."

Thus, Zhongli Wu restrained himself once again. "Fine. I'd like to see what surprise you can give me in the end."

Afterward, Huo Yuhao turned to Tang Ya and said, "You cannot sustain the Tang Sect alone. Go back to Shrek Academy and seek help first. Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect are family. They won't stand by and do nothing."

Tang Ya was doubtful. "The Tang Sect is weak now. Shrek Academy may not be willing to support us forever."

Tang Wulin suggested, "Go to the academy and find my sister. Her name is Tang Wutong. Just ask her to return home and tell the family. Trust me, Shrek Academy will definitely help then."

Tang Ya pondered for a moment before nodding slightly. "All right. Thank you."

In Tang Ya's view, since these two strangers, Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin, were willing to take such enormous risks to help her, they likely had some connection to the Tang Sect.

Moreover, they were outnumbered, and this was not a place to linger. Reviving the Tang Sect could not be accomplished overnight. Holding to the belief that as long as the green hills remained, there would be no shortage of firewood, Tang Ya ultimately accepted Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin's suggestion.

Thus, under the escort of the two of them and the watchful eyes of the Holy Spirit Cult's evil soul masters, Tang Ya safely left Heaven Dou City and set off alone toward Shrek Academy.

Huo Yuhao was not worried that the Holy Spirit Cult would capture Tang Ya again, because she no longer had any value or necessity to them.

The next moment, Huo Yuhao turned his gaze toward Zhongli Wu. A completely different oppressive aura suddenly erupted from his body, and Zhongli Wu's face instantly revealed wild delight.