As the morning mist was just being dispelled by the sunlight, Tang Feng found his maternal grandfather, Yang Wudi: "Grandpa, I'm going to take a walk in Heaven Dou City, and while I'm at it, I'll catch up with Senior Dugu Bo."
"You're going alone? That won't do." Yang Wudi frowned slightly, his expression serious. "Your status is different now; this concerns the sect's grand plan. You absolutely cannot be without protection."
Tang Feng curled his lip. "No need for that. Nobody in Heaven Dou City can do anything to me now. If I can't win, I can just run away!"
"But we can't be careless. Don't underestimate the powerful figures on the continent; there are many we don't know about. How about this, I'll go with you. It's been a long time since I've seen Brother Dugu."
Tang Feng sighed helplessly; it was truly a rare opportunity for him to go out alone these days.
The two arrived at Heaven Dou City. Tang Feng was dressed in a black outfit, his hair tied in a high ponytail, with a few wisps of hair blowing in the wind, making him look particularly chivalrous.
This time, Tang Feng isn't going to wear a mask. The sect is about to emerge from seclusion, and Tang Feng doesn't want to hide anymore.
Upon arriving at the Dugu Manor, it was the same old place, and the familiar butler opened the door. After exchanging greetings and entering the living room, footsteps were heard shortly afterward; Dugu Bo's voice arrived before he did.
" Little Monster! You're back from the Slaughter City so soon? I thought you'd be staying there for three to five years!"
Dugu Bo walked over with a surprised look on his face.
" Old Monster, so you were hoping I'd stay in that godforsaken place for a few more years, weren't you?" Tang Feng retorted with a smile.
"Haha, I'm just amazed that you truly are Little Monster, managing to escape from that place so quickly!"
Dugu Bo chuckled and punched Tang Feng on the shoulder, then turned to Yang Wudi, "Brother Yang, not bad! It's been a few years, and your aura is much stronger than before. You must have made a great breakthrough, right?"
Yang Wudi waved his hand with a laugh, "Hahaha, it's just good luck. I just broke through to the Titled Douluo, all thanks to my grandson. Brother Dugu, please don't make fun of me."
Dugu Bo turned around and instructed the old steward to prepare a luncheon, and also to send someone to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to call back Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, who were currently training for the finals.
During this break, the three of them sat down, drank tea, and chatted.
Tang Feng and Yang Wudi then realized that the Old Monster was now a Level 95 Titled Douluo, possessing profound poison skills that would be hard to match on the continent. In addition, without the toxins corroding his body, he looked younger and younger, and his eyes had lost the coldness they once had.
After chatting for about half an hour, some noise came from outside.
Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling through the door in a flurry. Two years had passed, and the two had grown even more graceful and elegant. Behind them followed a sprightly old man with white hair and beard, Ye Lingling's grandfather, Ye Qingxin.
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan called out cheerfully, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Tang Feng, " Little Fengzi, you're really back!"
Ye Lingling also greeted him softly and stood quietly beside her grandfather.
Tang Feng stood up with a smile, first greeting the two girls, then stepping aside to introduce them, "Grandpa, this is Lingling's grandfather, also the patriarch of the Nine Heart Begonia Clan, Senior Ye Qingxin. Senior Ye, this is my maternal grandfather, the patriarch of the Breaking Clan, Yang Wudi."
" Ye Qingxin, the patriarch of the Nine Heart Begonia Clan, Martial Soul Nine Heart Holy Begonia and is an 86th-level Healing System Soul Douluo. Greetings, Brother Yang," Ye Qingxin introduced, cupping his hands in greeting.
"So it's the Nine Heart Begonia Clan, renowned throughout the continent for their healing abilities. It's a pleasure to meet you. I Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Breaking Clan, my martial soul is the Martial Soul -Soul Breaking Spear, Level 92 Power Attack System, and my title is ' Soul Breaking Douluo.' I greet Clan Chief Ye." Yang Wudi returned the greeting with a cupped hand and introduced himself.
Yang Wudi and Ye Qingxin exchanged glances. Both were seasoned veterans, and they could naturally sense each other's extraordinary demeanor. They smiled and greeted each other with clasped hands.
The hall became much livelier in no time, with elders chatting about their own things and younger people talking about theirs, all waiting for the feast to begin.
The group drank tea and chatted animatedly. Dugu Yan chattered on about her recent experiences in the Soul Master Tournament, mentioning which academy had produced a dark horse and which match was particularly exciting, her eyes sparkling.
Getting carried away, she suddenly glanced at Tang Feng and teased with a grin, "What a pity, Little Fengzi, you're so talented but can't play. Otherwise, how could I possibly win the championship? Hahaha!"
"Oh? Sister Yan is so confident? It seems Sister Yan strength has increased significantly?" Tang Feng asked.
"Haha, that's right. I'm a level 54 Soul King now. I'm the only Soul King in all the academies of the entire Heaven Dou Empire. And our team is now all Soul Ancestor. Even the three teaching committee members are full of confidence in winning the championship." Dugu Yan said proudly.
"Then I'll congratulate Sister Yan in advance!" Tang Feng said.
" Yanzi, we mustn't be careless," Dugu Bo said solemnly. "I've heard rumors that the Spirit Hall has three geniuses this year, all of whom have broken through to the Soul King. The Spirit Hall is extremely confident in their chances of winning this year's championship, offering three Soul Bone as a prize. They've even changed the location of the finals to Spirit City, seemingly to show off their power in front of all the other forces."
"Then you'd better be careful, Sister Yan. Given the Spirit Hall's petty nature, they might ambush you halfway to eliminate a threat," Tang Feng said worriedly, then turned to Dugu Bo, " Old Monster, you should go to the finals with Sister Yan. Safety first."
"Hahaha, of course I will go. Anyone who dares to touch my granddaughter, I will make them wish they were dead," Dugu Bo said fiercely.
"Oh right, I almost forgot, Lingling has already broken through level 50, and we're here precisely because we need to help her obtain her Fifth Soul Ring," Dugu Yan said, slapping her forehead.
"No problem, I'm also going to get my Sixth Soul Ring, it'll only be a couple of days. Sister Lingling, just wait for me at the academy, I'll come pick you up from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in a day or two," Tang Feng said readily.
"Thank you Little Feng." Ye Lingling said happily after hearing the news.
"You're welcome, you're welcome. My future sister-in-law's affairs are my affairs. Hahaha..." Tang Feng joked.
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling lowered her head shyly, her face turning red to the roots of her ears.
"Haha, let's go! Lunch is ready, let's eat and chat," Dugu Bo laughed.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Tang Feng smiled and turned to Ye Qingxin, saying earnestly, "Senior Ye, the sect has decided that we will officially emerge from seclusion in two months. We sincerely invite you to attend; the position of elder will remain vacant."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxin immediately and solemnly agreed, "Alright! I will definitely go on time!"
"It seems that this continent is not peaceful again." Dugu Bo leaned back in his chair and sighed, with some emotion and some expectation in his tone.
Tang Feng then looked at Dugu Bo, smiling as he extended an invitation, " Old Monster, since the storm is coming, why don't you come and become an elder in my Clear Sky Sect? Let's fight against the Spirit Hall together."
Tang Feng paused, lowering his voice slightly, yet with unwavering confidence, "To be honest, our Clear Sky Sect now boasts nine Titled Douluo and nine Soul Douluo. If we add your fearsome poison skills, what do we have to fear from the Spirit Hall?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned by the news, and their eyes immediately gleamed.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo laughed loudly, "Haha, good! I've long disliked those people from the Spirit Hall. I'll avenge the pursuit and killing you back then sooner or later!"
The atmosphere was electric when Tang Feng seemed to suddenly remember something, raising his hand and gently pressing down. "However, it's not advisable to publicize this matter yet. Sister Lingling and Sister Yan still have to go to Spirit City for the finals. Announcing it now might cause unnecessary trouble and put them in danger. It would be better to wait until after the finals, when they are safe back in Heaven Dou City, before making the announcement."
Ye Qingxin and Dugu Bo exchanged a glance, both seeing understanding and agreement in each other's eyes. The two elders nodded simultaneously. "Yes, you've thought of everything. Let's wait until after the finals to discuss it further."
Seeing that the discussion was almost over, Tang Feng turned to Dugu Yan and casually asked, " Sister Yan, do you know where Shrek Academy is? I'd like to go and meet some friends."
"Oh, you have friends? Male or female? That's rare!" Dugu Yan teased, as was her habit, before answering seriously, " Shrek Academy, huh? It used to be called Blue Tyrant Academy, it's in the east of the city. Just walk east from here, it'll be about a quarter of an hour away. Shall I take you there?"
"No need to trouble you," Tang Feng waved his hand. "Your training is important. I'll just go take a look around by myself."
At this moment, Dugu Bo, who was drinking with Yang Wudi, seemed to suddenly remember something, stroked his chin, and clicked his tongue, saying, "Speaking of the Shrek Academy... I have some impression of them. When they first came to Heaven Dou City, they somehow offended Prince Xue Xing. Xue Xing asked me to step in and humiliate the Shrek Academy students. I guess they still hold a grudge."
Tang Feng nodded and laughed, "We became friends after our initial misunderstanding, who knows? Maybe we'll even become good friends in the future, hahaha."