"Let's go. We've been out for a while. It's time to head back," Chen Xin said. He had come to protect Ning Fengzhi, and after being away so long, he was beginning to worry about his safety.
"Mm." Tang Xuan nodded. It really was time to leave, or certain people would grow anxious waiting for them.
Chen Xin and Tang Xuan flew swiftly toward Heaven Dou City. Only after they left did the scouts sent by the Heaven Dou Imperial Family dare approach from ten li away.
When they reached the center of the battlefield, their leader's expression turned grave.
He turned to the man beside him and said, "Go back and report to His Majesty. The violent tremors and white light just now came from a battle between two Titled Douluos. One appeared to be His Eminence Sword Douluo. The other's identity is unknown, but he was extraordinarily powerful."
"Withdraw!" the leader ordered. That was as far as their investigation would go. Titled Douluos were beyond their reach.
After returning to Shrek Academy, Chen Xin went to find Ning Fengzhi, while Tang Xuan went to find Grandmaster and Tang San.
Tang San had already spoken with both groups. He and Grandmaster were strolling through the academy, having a heart-to-heart.
Tang Xuan approached them and first bowed to Grandmaster. "Teacher."
Grandmaster happily helped Tang Xuan straighten up and looked him over carefully.
"It's only been a little over a year, but you've grown quite a bit taller."
Tang Xuan smiled and replied, "First, congratulations on advancing your cultivation, Teacher!" He could tell that Grandmaster's soul power had now reached level 54.
"You little rascal, what's there to congratulate me about?" Grandmaster scolded with a smile.
"Since you're back, I'll leave certain things for you to explain to Xiao San. I'll