Arriving at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well (Four Thousand)

"... In the end, the Evil Spirit Master from a hundred years ago was no match for him and was sent flying by a single claw strike from the Pagoda Master Xiong Jun. The claw marks on the plaza were left from that time."

Zhao Yao lightly touched the jagged crack that ran across the entire White Jade Plaza with her fingertips, her tone carrying a hint of pride unique to disciples of the Spirit Pagoda.

Evil Spirit Master?

Tang Yinmeng frowned slightly. This statement sounded strangely familiar to her, as if she had heard a similar story somewhere before, only with the protagonist slightly different...

One hundred years ago... the Limit Douluo... trespassed into the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters...

In a flash, her pupils contracted sharply, and her fingers unconsciously clenched her sleeves.

--Isn't that describing her teacher, the Light and Dark Douluo Long Yeyue?!

Who else, besides my teacher Long Yeyue, dared to single -Limit Douluo handedly storm the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters a hundred years ago?

Teacher Long Yeyue = Evil Spirit Master?

Tang Yinmeng suddenly turned to look at Zhao Yao, trying to find a trace of deliberate provocation on the other's face. But the receptionist of the Spirit Pagoda remained calm, and even led her and Gu Ruiqiu into the Spirit Pagoda, enthusiastically introducing the other sights inside, as if she had just casually mentioned an unimportant Unofficial History.

--Did she really not know?

Tang Yinmeng felt a slight tightness in her chest, a feeling of not knowing how to cope.

If the Spirit Pagoda had classified that conflict as an "attack by Evil Spirit Master" and told it to Spirit Pagoda descendants, passing it down through generations...

If the teacher finds out, she'll probably be furious!

She closed her eyes briefly.

However, looking at it from another perspective, the Spirit Pagoda was also forced to do so. After all, if the outside world knew that Shrek Academy's top experts had forcibly entered the Spirit Pagoda, even if there were reasons for it, in the eyes of those who did not know the truth, it would only become irrefutable evidence of Shrek abusing its power.

Changing it to "Evil Spirit Master trespassing" seems better than the Sea God Pavilion's deputy Pavilion Master attacking the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters.

After much deliberation, Tang Yinmeng could only greet the two with a polite smile until she entered Leng Yaozhu's office, at which point she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I didn't realize you had a grudge against the Shrek Academy."

Zhao Yao watched Tang Yinmeng walk into the room, then smiled at Gu Ruiqiu, "If you still want to vent your anger, I can help you."

The latter shook her head, "No need, let's leave it at that. She's not the important thing right now..."

At this point, Gu Ruiqiu paused, glancing at a certain floor of the Spirit Pagoda, "... but rather those books."

While Huo Yuhao is at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, we need to clear it out as soon as possible!

At the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, some time has passed since the competition ended. The group gathered in the corridor, discussing the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as if no one else was around.

After all, within Huo Yuhao's domain, they weren't worried about their conversation being exposed.

but...

Xu Xiaoyan suddenly noticed a blind spot she hadn't seen before, and gave Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena a strange look.

Since Yuhao's domain prevents outsiders from seeing what happens inside and can create illusions, what do they usually do?

The two of them won't...

"Xu Xiaoyan, what's wrong?"

Gu Yuena's voice brought Xu Xiaoyan back to her senses. She quickly shook her head, a blush rising on her face. "N-nothing, I just suddenly thought of something."

"Focus your attention." Gu Yuena didn't seem to mind. "Although you might not be able to do much at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, don't ignore it. Yuhao to say."

"..."

Xu Xiaoyan puffed out her cheeks instantly, "Na'er, now that you mention it, I feel like I haven't felt much of the joy of victory anymore."

It's true, but don't dampen their enthusiasm.

Gu Yuena glanced at her, gently ruffled her hair, and smiled slightly, "What, can't I even speak the truth? You're still far from good enough. What's so great about beating a Shrek Academy?"

Xu Xiaoyan, after being petted, instantly softened like a kitten whose fur had been stroked. Her pouty expression melted away, and she muttered softly, "But we won through our own skill, after all..."

Huo Yuhao chuckled and gently took Gu Yuena's hand. "Alright, Na'er Xu Xiaoyan did very well in their match just now, they deserve recognition, so let's not say anything more."

When Gu Yuena saw him speak, she nodded and stopped lecturing.

Xie Xie and the others smiled when they heard Huo Yuhao's praise.

Seeing that the atmosphere had become lively again, Huo Yuhao continued to talk about things related to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, pointing out various points that needed attention to everyone.

Tang Wulin listened with some confusion, "Since tomorrow is the day to go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, why didn't Teacher come?"

Wasn't Teacher Xiong Jun also going to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? Why didn't he gather here?

Huo Yuhao didn't explain in detail, "The only elders who will be going to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with us tomorrow are the Pagoda Master Heavenly Phoenix and my teacher. Pagoda Master Xiong Jun will join the team after we arrive in Heaven Dou City."

"Yuhao's teacher— the Snow Empress Pagoda Master?"

Xie Xie and the others extracted keywords from Huo Yuhao's words.

They had met briefly when Heavenly Phoenix Douluo was in Skysea City, but Snow Empress —the legendary ruler of the Extreme North —remained a mysterious and unpredictable figure to them, even though they knew she was Huo Yuhao's mentor.

Fortunately, the group had dealt with many important figures before and were quite knowledgeable, so they weren't too nervous; they were more curious.

I wonder what kind of person they are?

The next day arrived quickly, and everyone's questions were answered.

The Spirit Pagoda Headquarters airport was shrouded in a thin mist at dawn, with the silver-gray Soul Tool Flying Vehicle quietly parked on the tarmac. Xie Xie and the others were already waiting there, occasionally glancing up towards the headquarters.

"They're here!" Xu Xiaoyan suddenly pointed into the distance.

Four figures approached from the direction of the Spirit Pagoda. The Snow Empress, who was in the lead, wore a long ice-silk dress, which fluttered as if frost and snow were falling. Her silver hair cascaded down like a waterfall, shimmering with moonlight in the morning light.

Beside her stood the familiar Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, dressed in Lie Yan red dress, a bright smile playing on her lips, a striking contrast to the Snow Empress's aloofness, like a beautiful symphony of ice and fire.

Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena followed closely behind. The young man was dressed in a dark blue outfit, with sharp, sword-like features; the young woman had silver hair and purple eyes, her skirt fluttering in the breeze. Although they were slightly behind, they possessed an extraordinary air about them.

The four of them walking together created a breathtakingly beautiful scene— the Snow Empress's aloof and Jue Chen, the Heavenly Phoenix's fiery brilliance, Huo Yuhao's gentle and refined grace, and Gu Yuena's otherworldly elegance. The morning light gilded their figures, as if even the air itself had frozen in time.

"This..." Xie Xie gasped, "This is too dazzling."

Everyone nodded.

Four people with both charisma and good looks walking together were truly dazzling; everyone at the airport turned their attention to them.

If this were on the street, this combination would definitely turn heads.

The Heavenly Phoenix Douluo stopped in front of everyone and smiled, "Have you been waiting long?"

We just arrived too!

Xu Xiaoyan quickly waved her hand, but her eyes couldn't help glancing at Snow Empress.

So beautiful, so ethereal, and with an air of supreme authority...

Is this the legendary ruler of the Extreme North?

It perfectly matched her expectations, and even exceeded them in some ways.

Snow Empress noticed Xu Xiaoyan's gaze, nodded slightly, and greeted the others.

The others weren't very familiar with her, but she had seen several of them many times through her Divine Consciousness.

At the same time, another team came from another direction.

They were from the Shrek Academy.

To Xie Xie and the others' surprise, there were not only Lan Muzi and Tang Yinmeng, but also three other people.

They are Ye Xinglan, Yue Zhengyu, and Xu Lizhi.

Xie Xie nudged Tang Wulin with his elbow and whispered, "What are they doing here? Isn't this trip to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Shrek's way of making amends?"

"Shouldn't Shrek Academy also be looking to cultivate new talent?" Tang Wulin scratched his head. "I don't know either."

The two groups eventually met, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with intense hatred.

Shrek Academy had just lost yesterday, and Yue Zhengyu had been ganged up on, so naturally they weren't in a good mood. But before they came, Lan Muzi had already reminded them that several dignitaries would also be present.

So Yue Zhengyu remained patient and didn't let his expression show too badly. He, along with Lan Muzi and Tang Yinmeng, bowed to Snow Empress and Leng Yaozhu.

Snow Empress and Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly in return.

Seeing this, Lan Muzi straightened up, "I really feel bad for troubling the Spirit Pagoda to arrange Soul Tool Airplane."

Leng Yaozhu shook her head. "It's nothing, it's just faster this way."

At this point, she looked at Ye Xinglan and the others, narrowing her eyes, "Who are they?"

Lan Muzi smiled and said, "Since we're going to open the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well anyway, let the junior students go along and try their luck. This is the Pavilion Master's intention."

Although he had a smile on his face, he was actually feeling somewhat helpless inside.

His original plan was for Ye Xinglan, Yue Zhengyu, and Long Chen to be the three people he envisioned.

However, in this competition, one of his most favored candidates, Long Chen, was suppressed by his bloodline and did not show any effect at all. Because of the rules set at the beginning, he naturally could not be included in the selection. Long Chen could only wait for the next time.

Leng Yaozhu frowned, but ultimately said nothing.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is their territory; if they want their own people to go, no one else has any reason to question it.

"Speaking of which, isn't Pagoda Master Xiong Jun here?" Lan Muzi glanced at the arriving Spirit Pagoda members, somewhat puzzled.

Leng Yaozhu, "Pagoda Master Xiong Jun didn't come to the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters before, and Tang Yinmeng told me yesterday that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is near Heaven Dou City, so naturally he won't come."

As the group chatted, Ye Xinglan's gaze was fixed on Huo Yuhao. Noticing this, Gu Yuena frowned slightly and stepped forward to block her view. "Ye Xinglan, is there something you need?"

"..."

Ye Xinglan remained silent for a long while, then said in a low voice:

"I'm sorry, I was too arrogant two years ago."

Behind her, Xu Lizhi and Yue Zhengyu looked at her in surprise.

Did Sister Xinglan / Ye Xinglan apologize?

Xie Xie and the others were also somewhat surprised.

Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow slightly, equally surprised that the other party wanted to apologize, but she quickly regained her composure. "There's nothing to apologize for, after all, Shrek has already offered their compensation."

Tang Yinmeng's eyelids twitched; she naturally knew that the other party was referring to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and the Soul Bone.

Young lady, could you please not be so direct?

Ye Xinglan opened her mouth, but Gu Yuena had already turned her head to look at the Soul Tool Airplane, clearly not intending to pay any more attention to her.

Ye Xinglan stared at Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao's retreating figures, saying nothing more.

Seeing this, Xie Xie walked to Xu Lizhi's side, seemingly having forgotten about chasing and beating him yesterday, and asked:

"Has she changed her personality? Where did her former arrogance go?"

"..."

Xu Lizhi looked at him with a complicated expression.

Neither side held back yesterday, so anything said now would be awkward.

But remembering how kind Xie Xie been to him two years ago, Xu Lizhi lowered his voice, "Sister Xinglan has changed a lot since she lost two years ago, and yesterday..."

Yesterday's defeat seems to have brought about some changes in Ye Xinglan.

Time passed as they talked, and the time for the Soul Tool Airplane to take off arrived, with everyone boarding one after another.

Soon after, the Soul Tool Airplane broke through the clouds and sped towards the direction of Heaven Dou City.

At the Tang Sect Headquarters, the Passionate Douluo looked at Yun Ming beside him and said with a helpless smile, "They're coming, and three peak experts at once. They really don't trust us."

"How can we trust them?" Yun Ming sighed. "Three peak experts, if they directly use their strength to suppress us, those Immortal Herb will have no choice... I'd better go myself."

The Passionate Douluo said, "Among them is the Cold Tower Master..."

"..." Yun Ming's expression became somewhat unnatural. "In that case, you can go. I'll keep this as insurance."

The Passionate Douluo shook his head, turned around, and walked out of the Tang Sect base.

Several hours later, on the outskirts of Heaven Dou City, Huo Yuhao and the others sat in the Tang Sect's Combat Vehicle and headed out of Heaven Dou City.

Among the group, there was now an additional burly and strong figure.

They had already met up with Xiong Jun. Upon seeing Huo Yuhao and the others, Xiong Jun naturally had a lot to say, but considering that business was more important, he didn't linger and quickly arranged everything before catching up with them.

Three Tang Sect Combat Vehicle were driving on the rugged road, while the people inside were complaining.

"No, is the location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well really that important?"

Xie Xie at the dark car windows and the partition in front of him, utterly speechless. "Even the route has to be kept secret like this?"

"That's not the point, is it?" Xu Xiaoyan whispered. "The key is that this kind of setup is useless against strong individuals, right? After all, they can directly use their Divine Power to detect the route they've taken."

Xie Xie rolled his eyes. "Who knows? I just have this feeling of seeing people wearing masks at Auction House."

While Xie Xie complaining, in the other car, as he had hoped, nothing was concealed.

Perhaps it's because of this person.

Huo Yuhao looked at the driver ahead, lost in thought.

This subtle aura... could it be the Limit Douluo's stationed at the Tang Sect Headquarters?

Originally, the Tang Sect Headquarters in Douluo 3 had two locations: one in Shrek City and the other in Heaven Dou City.

In retrospect, nothing has changed in a certain sense.

In this era, Shrek Academy can be considered an alternative Tang Sect Headquarters, while Heaven Dou City is the true headquarters of the Tang Sect.

After all, this is the birthplace of the Tang Sect, and it also contains important sites like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, so it's natural that the Tang Sect should put effort into its development.

Moreover, the Clear Sky Sect is located just Heaven Dou City, and having its headquarters here facilitates communication and mutual support between the Clear Sky Sect and the Tang Sect.

Huo Yuhao noticed the driver's problem, and the three powerful figures also in the car naturally noticed it. Xiong Jun smirked, "Amorous, when did you fall to the point where you need to drive yourself?"

" With the Spirit Pagoda visiting, it wouldn't be an insult for me to act as your driver and guide, showing you the way to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

The Passionate Douluo smiled slightly, "I would be extremely grateful if you all would refrain from causing chaos at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well afterward."

Instead of worrying about this, just give us a satisfactory answer.

Xiong Jun said nonchalantly, "We won't say anything if each person gets a single Immortal Herb. But you're from the military, can't you be a little more generous?"

Upon hearing this, the Passionate Douluo smiled but remained silent.

He didn't speak again until the vehicle reached a hazy, indistinct area:

"We've arrived. Please disembark."

The group looked up and saw through the illusion to the world beyond.

This is undoubtedly a very clever illusion, but it's still not enough to stop them.

Their gazes pierced through the illusion before them, revealing the scene within.

The tall, silvery-white walls gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen in the sunlight. Soul Tool Runes were engraved on the walls, and energy could be faintly seen flowing within them, clearly indicating that Soul Tool Weapons were installed there.

Looking at the high wall that seemed to be used to protect the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Huo Yuhao had a strange sense of déjà vu, as if he were seeing the original core area of Star Dou Great Forest.

Domesticated Soul Beast...

(End of this chapter)