But in just a moment, Tang Ya's face turned unusually cold, even crazed. It was an abnormal expression, as if she were under control, or perhaps it was the manifestation of her most primal and highest desires.
"I have left Douluo Continent. I am now the Holy Maiden of the Holy Spirit Cult. The Tang Sect has nothing to do with me anymore, and I am no longer the Sect Master of the Tang Sect."
Xu Zhengyang nodded.
"That's good! Since the Holy Maiden is no longer the leader of the Tang Sect, she shouldn't care about handing over the Tang Sect's belongings."
Tang Ya looked puzzled. " Xu Zhengyang, what exactly do you want from the Holy Spirit Cult?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Ya blurted out, "Impossible! How could the Tang Sect's things be handed over to an outsider like you?"
These words seemed to come from Tang Ya's instinct, or perhaps they were a deep-seated rejection from her heart, as if they were already imprinted deep within her soul.
Xu Zhengyang smiled and said, "Holy Maiden, you seem to have misunderstood something. You are now the Holy Maiden of the Holy Spirit Cult, no longer the Sect Master of the Tang Sect Clan. There's no need for you to protect those things of the Tang Sect anymore."
"Furthermore, I had already spoken with the leader before coming here, and he instructed you to speak frankly and without reservation. This is your command as the Holy Maiden of the Holy Spirit Cult."
Upon hearing this, Tang Ya's expression became chaotic. She wanted to refuse, but also looked confused, and even revealed a Sisi ambition.
Several minutes passed before Tang Ya spoke again.
"These Tang Sect Secret Arts are extremely valuable. Although the sect leader ordered me to tell you everything I know, they now belong to the Holy Spirit Cult. If you want to take them, you must pay an equivalent exchange."
At this moment, Tang Ya seemed like a shrewd businesswoman, or a cunning hunter; desire seemed to be gradually taking over her mind.
Xu Zhengyang nodded. From beginning to end, he was not afraid of any conditions Tang Ya, nor was he afraid of any conditions Zhongli Wu. He was only afraid that they would not be willing to hand them over, because he knew the value of those Tang Sect Secret Arts.
"What do you want? Gold Soul Coin, resources, or other treasures?"
Tang Ya smiled wickedly, "I am the Holy Maiden of the Holy Spirit Cult. Do you think I would lack Gold Soul Coin? Would I lack resources? Now you want what the Tang Sect left behind. You should say, what are you willing to provide for me and the Holy Spirit Cult in exchange for their possessions?"
Without hesitation, Xu Zhengyang took out a blood-red giant sword from his Soul Tool, which was the Sword of Judgment, a peak level eight Soul Tool.
"An eighth-level peak Soul Tool, basically possessing the power of Level 9 Soul Tool. It can fuse light and darkness attributes, and freely convert Soul Power into light and dark attribute energy. It is very suitable for your future use and will greatly increase your strength."
Xu Zhengyang did indeed possess many items, but the most valuable were the Sword of Judgment and two top-tier Soul Bone Soul Bone, which were clearly unsuitable for Tang Ya.
On the contrary, this Sword of Judgment is very suitable for use by members of the Holy Spirit Cult. It can not only enhance the dark attribute energy of the members of the Holy Spirit Cult, but also transform their energy. This is one of the reasons why Jing Hongchen gave it to him in the first place.
Tang Ya's eyes lit up when she saw the Sword of Judgment. With her special dark energy, she naturally understood the function of the Sword of Judgment. You should know that this is close to Level 9 Soul Tool, and its value is no less than that of a top-level Soul Bone. If it were put in an auction, it would even exceed ten million Gold Soul Coin.
Just as Tang Ya was about to say something more, a voice suddenly reached Tang Ya ears.
"I agree with him; this Sword of Judgment will be of great use to me."
Although Tang Ya wanted to refuse, the voice was like an inescapable imperial edict, and it seemed to directly affect her soul.
Tang Ya finally nodded. "Okay, but you need to give me some time. Many things about the Tang Sect are only recorded in my mind, and according to the rules of the Tang Sect, they cannot be written down or circulated."
Xu Zhengyang smiled and said, "No problem, I can wait, but I also ask you to hurry."
After saying this, Xu Zhengyang sat down on the side of the room and closed his eyes to rest.
Tang Ya glanced at Xu Zhengyang, then at the Sword of Judgment on the table. Without hesitation, she took out paper and pen and began to write, even drawing various patterns.
Tang Ya was very fast; she had finished copying it in just half a day. When Xu Zhengyang looked at these things again, they included not only several revised and published secret manuals, but also dozens of drawings.
These blueprints appear incredibly precise, composed of every tiny part, and even detailing the assembly process. Above each blueprint is its corresponding name, ranging from relatively simple designs like the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, the Sand Shooting Shadow Arrow, the Silent Sleeve Arrow, and the Foot-Stomping Crossbow, to extremely complex designs requiring multiple Hidden Weapon to complete, including the Peacock Plume...
Guanyin's Tears, etc.
As Xu Zhengyang looked at these blueprints, he became increasingly alarmed. Although the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapon had been superseded by Soul Tool, they were indeed extraordinary. On the one hand, they had unique forging and usage techniques, and on the other hand, there were specific effect evaluations, etc. In particular, some high-level Hidden Weapon were no less powerful than level seven or Level 8 Soul Tool. However, they were very complicated to make and required very high forging techniques.
Compared to the blueprints for these Hidden Weapon, Xu Zhengyang valued the six secret manuals placed in the very center more. Each manual was not thick, but it was very clear, and it could even be said that every word seemed to contain some kind of principle.
These six secret manuals are: Mysterious Heaven Technique, Purple Demon Eye, Controlling Crane Catching Dragon, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track Ying Mi Zong, Xuan Yu Shou, and Mysterious Jade Hand Hundred Solutions of Hidden Weapon.
Especially in the "Hundred Solutions of Hidden Weapon," there are also specific methods for refining medicine and poison.
Looking at these manuals, Xu Zhengyang was somewhat shocked. This was the true foundation of the Tang Sect and one of the cornerstones of Tang San's ascension to godhood. If the Tang Sect Tang Sect had not insisted that the sect leader's Martial Soul must be Blue Silver Grass, it could have continued to exist with these manuals. Even if it was not as glorious as before, it could still survive and at least maintain itself as a medium-sized sect.
It should be noted that the Mysterious Heaven Technique is the purest and most advanced cultivation technique in the Douluo World, originating from the pinnacle of martial arts cultivation.
The family's cultivation method is also one of the strongest meditation methods in the world. Legend has it that cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Technique makes the Soul Power in the body endless and incomparably powerful, with the depth of Soul Power far exceeding that of Soul Master of the same level.
Of course, Xu Zhengyang was also very clear that the Xuan Mysterious Heaven Technique that Tang San left in the Douluo World had been abridged, with the most crucial part about connecting the eight extraordinary meridians removed. But even so, the Mysterious Heaven Technique was still the most top-tier cultivation technique. It was through the Mysterious Heaven Technique that Huo Yuhao was able to quickly improve his strength and even reach the Ultimate Douluo level.
Besides the Mysterious Heaven Technique, the Purple Demon Eye is also a top-tier cultivation technique. The Purple Demon Eye is the most advanced mental cultivation technique in the Douluo World. Xu Zhengyang is very clear that as long as he cultivates the Purple Demon Eye, he can greatly enhance his mental strength.
However, these methods of using medicine and poison are also very essential, recording many lost methods of refining poisons and medicinal materials, making it a veritable treasure trove of medicinal materials.
However, Xu Zhengyang was also very clear that these things also came from the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, but Tang San had also deleted the most important content, deleting some of the medicine and poison sections of the Hundred Solutions of Hidden Weapon, which was the legendary list of Immortal Herb.
Even so, many of the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapon require the use of poison, so there are still quite a few excellent methods for refining poisons, although they are somewhat inferior to the original Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.
Although Xu Zhengyang was initially overjoyed, he quickly calmed down and silently stored the manuals into his Soul Tool.
"Thank you so much, thank you for providing me with these Tang Sect Secret Arts."
A hint of melancholy appeared on Tang Ya's face. "I am the last sect leader of the Tang Sect. The Tang Sect will be completely destroyed in my hands. I hope that after you obtain these ultimate techniques, you will remember that the Tang Sect once existed, and remember its Tang Sect glory."
Xu Zhengyang nodded. "I understand. Although the Tang Sect no longer exists, I will not forget Tang Sect past glory and contributions. If possible, I will show mercy to anyone I encounter from the Tang Sect in the future."
After saying this, Xu Zhengyang left the room directly. Tang Ya, who had been looking dejected, gradually changed her expression again, as if those words were his last bit of rationality and clarity.
Soon, Tang Ya's gaze fell on the huge Sword of Judgment on the table. The deterrent power of an eighth-level peak Soul Tool was indeed strong.
Just then, a figure appeared in Tang Ya's room. This person was Zhongli Wu, the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult Sect.
Tang Ya quickly said, "Greetings, Master. This is the top-tier Soul Tool you require."
Zhongli Wu didn't look at Tang Ya, but instead held the Sword of Judgment and examined it carefully, his eyes filled with admiration.
"Indeed, it lives up to its reputation as a top-tier Level 8 Soul Tool. It already possesses the power of Level 9 Soul Tool. Especially for our Holy Spirit Cult's cultivation techniques, it can indeed significantly enhance our strength."
"I once asked Jing Hongchen for it, but he refused, saying that the Soul Tool still needed optimization and enhancement. Unfortunately, it ended up in my hands anyway."
Tang Ya quickly said, "Congratulations, Master, on obtaining a top-tier Soul Tool! You will surely make our Holy Spirit Cult even more glorious."
Zhongli Wu nodded. " Tang Ya, don't worry, I will not forget your contribution, and I will reward you accordingly."
After saying this, Zhongli Wu gave Tang Ya a Soul Tool ring, then transformed into a figure and left the room.
Soon, Zhongli Wu returned to Zhang Peng's place.
" Zhang Peng, Xu Zhengyang is gone?"
Zhang Peng quickly bowed and said, "Reporting to the Sect Master, as you instructed, Xu Zhengyang has been sent away. However, is it not inappropriate to let him obtain the Tang Sect Clan's secret manual from Tang Ya and leave so easily?"
Zhongli Wu shook his head. "I've seen those things from the Tang Sect before. They're outdated and have long been superseded by Soul Tool. Xu Zhengyang is probably eager to improve himself, which is why he made this kind of deal and easily handed over the Sword of Judgment. From any perspective, my Holy Spirit Cult has made a profit."
"Besides, taking things from our Holy Spirit Cult isn't that easy. This Xu Zhengyang will become my puppet sooner or later. With his talent and ambition, he might even give me a huge surprise within the Sun Moon Imperial Family."
Zhang Peng instantly understood Zhongli Wu's meaning, and a strange smile appeared on his lips as well.
"Your Excellency is wise. You have placed Soul Seal on Xu Zhengyang's Martial Soul. I'm afraid the curse on Xu Zhengyang's Martial Soul will get out of control sooner or later, and they will definitely seek help from our Holy Spirit Cult then."
Zhongli Wu nodded. " Xu Zhengyang's identity will be a sharp blade, a nail driven into the Sun Moon Imperial Family, and also our best pawn. The Soul Seal will be something he can never get rid of."