Inside the Black Brain Mecha.
Su Xun watched the direction the mecha was heading, already harboring a guess about their destination.
Because they were heading toward Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City housed the headquarters of the Blacksmith Association, and Mu Ye, the current sect master of the Body Sect, usually stayed by Zhen Hua's side.
Thus, their purpose was obvious.
This trip was for the second awakening of his Six Desires Immortal.
Of course, he could not rule out the possibility that they were taking him to meet Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua.
After all, even Jin Yue, who was supported by the Spirit Pagoda, had admitted that he had nothing more to teach him... even though Su Xun was only at the fifth rank, while Jin Yue was at the seventh.
However, although Han Tianyi knew he was pursuing both forging and design, he had never asked about his accomplishments in forging.
So that possibility was rather slim.
Still, Su Xun had some lingering doubts.
So far, his Six Desires Immortal had only activated three faculties: the eyes, ears, and body.
Could a second awakening at this stage really succeed?
He remained skeptical.
Still, given Han Tianyi's cultivation realm, he should have some judgment on the matter. Even if it proved impossible, Su Xun could take the opportunity to meet Zhen Hua. Either way, this trip would not be wasted.
As he pondered, Han Tianyi's gaze settled on him. Seeing his expression, Han Tianyi immediately realized he had guessed something and chuckled.
"It seems Heavenly Phoenix already told you about this."
"She certainly knows how to scheme. Still, I must admit, the Six Desires Immortal is a trump card I find hard to refuse."
Su Xun smiled awkwardly, unsure how to reply.
Han Tianyi merely said calmly:
"You needn't overthink it."
"In truth, with the Body Sect having declined to this state, both Hu Jie and I have been seeking new possibilities."
"Apart from the two of us, the entire Body Sect has only two members left..."
"How tragic."
"That is why I have long believed we must change our entrenched way of thinking. Otherwise, the chances of restoring our former glory are vanishingly small."
"Heavenly Phoenix is scheming against me, but in truth, am I not also scheming against her?"
"After all, an ordinary partnership cannot compare to the sole personal disciple of the Spirit Pagoda's vice pagoda master. That is far more... beneficial."
Her sole personal disciple.
That was indeed the truth.
Although Na'er had been taken in three years ago and addressed her as Aunt Leng,
which sounded far more intimate than calling her "Teacher,"
in Leng Yaozhu's heart, Su Xun was her sole personal disciple, holding a position no one else could match.
Han Tianyi had seen all of this.
Thus, while it might seem like a scheme, to Han Tianyi, it was a mutually beneficial arrangement.
After all, even another ten thousand years might not bring them another supreme body martial soul like the Six Desires Immortal.
This was an opportunity the Body Sect might not encounter once in ten thousand years!
At this point, Han Tianyi's emotions suddenly grew complicated.
"In truth, your situation is very complex."
"Even I do not know whether you can complete your second awakening now. After all, you are still too young."
"Moreover, only three aspects of the Six Desires Immortal have had their powers activated so far."
"However, throughout the Body Sect's history, the second awakening has almost always begun at the Three-Ring Soul Elder stage."
"We will decide on the details after I discuss it with Mu Ye."
"Speaking of which, I have kept your existence under wraps for three years. Once he learns about you, he will probably be wild with joy."
Sure enough, Elder Han had already considered everything.
Something stirred in Su Xun's heart. Then he addressed Han Tianyi earnestly.
"Elder Han, I will always remember how well you have treated me. If I achieve anything one day, I will never forget your kindness."
Han Tianyi froze briefly at his words. Then his smile deepened, and he could not help gently stroking Su Xun's head.
"Good child."
Heaven Dou City lay north of Shrek City, slightly toward the south, and the two were not far apart.
At the speed of a Black-Grade Mecha, they arrived in less than two hours.
Han Tianyi's status was extraordinary, and through the Spirit Pagoda, his mecha had long since been registered in all the Federation's major cities. Thus, he flew straight into Heaven Dou City without the slightest hesitation.
It was different from Shrek City.
Heaven Dou City's buildings were generally low, with abundant greenery, and their exteriors retained an "ancient" style.
Precisely because of this architectural style, passed down for ten thousand years, and its strict building-height restrictions,
Heaven Dou City ranked above even Mingdu, the seat of the Federation government, on the list of recommended inland tourist cities, second only to Shrek City.
The enormous black head flew into Heaven Dou City. Even above the clouds, it still drew considerable attention.
At first, many people thought some powerful member of the Holy Spirit Cult was invading.
But no air-raid alarm sounded, and their worries soon dissipated.
Before long, the Black Brain Mecha descended straight toward Heaven Dou City's Blacksmith Association.
During its descent, Han Tianyi took Su Xun out of the mecha and put the Black Brain Mecha away.
Everyone coming and going at the Blacksmith Association immediately turned to stare.
Black-Grade Mechas were rare,
but they could still occasionally be seen in a major city like Heaven Dou City.
They appeared even more frequently at the Blacksmith Association.
After all, building mechas required large quantities of rare metals, making the Blacksmith Association impossible to bypass.
Still, someone arriving so brazenly in a mecha was a rare sight.
It had to be some mighty expert!
Perhaps even a Titled Douluo!
Neither Han Tianyi nor Su Xun paid any heed to the watching crowd.
Inside the Blacksmith Association, Zhen Hua, the only Divine Craftsman across the three continents, was a rank-ninety-five Super Douluo whose spiritual power had also reached the Spirit Domain Realm.
Although an enormous gap separated him from Han Tianyi, Han Tianyi naturally had no intention of sneaking in during his visit.
Thus, Zhen Hua immediately noticed him and appeared outside the association in a flash.
Upon seeing his visitor, he was rather surprised.
"Your Excellency Illusory Brain?"
"Your Excellency Divine Craftsman, please forgive this unannounced visit."
Han Tianyi smiled faintly and gave Zhen Hua a gentle nod.
Because of Mu Ye, although Zhen Hua had little contact with Han Tianyi, he naturally knew him.
Seeing Han Tianyi being so courteous, he certainly would not neglect him, and replied with a smile:
"Your presence brings radiance to my humble abode, Your Excellency Illusory Brain. How could your visit be an intrusion? Please forgive any shortcomings in my reception instead."
Then Zhen Hua's gaze fell on Su Xun, and he asked in puzzlement:
"This little fellow is... your disciple, Your Excellency Illusory Brain?"
Han Tianyi smiled faintly and looked at Su Xun.
Supported by Han Tianyi, Su Xun took a step forward in midair and bowed in greeting.
"My name is Su Xun. My teacher is Leng Yaozhu, and I also study under Elder Han. It is an honor to meet you, Senior Divine Craftsman."
His teacher was Leng Yaozhu, and he also studied under Han Tianyi?
He was learning from two Four-Word Battle Armor Masters at once?
Zhen Hua was rather surprised.
Then he sensed the vigorous blood energy within Su Xun, which only deepened his puzzlement.
If Han Tianyi had taken him as a disciple, shouldn't his martial soul be related to spiritual power?
With such vigorous blood energy, could he have twin body martial souls?
Han Tianyi noticed Zhen Hua's confusion and volunteered an explanation:
"Little Xun's martial soul is special. He excels in both spiritual power and blood energy."
"Speaking of which, he also has something of a fateful connection with you, Your Excellency Divine Craftsman."
Zhen Hua grew curious.
"A fateful connection?"
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