As they spoke, the three of them arrived outside the reception room. Before even entering, they could faintly hear the sounds of a heated discussion coming from inside. It was the three elders Dugu Bo, Yang Wudi, and Ye Qingxin, who were clearly still having an in-depth exchange on certain issues.
Tang Feng stepped in first, and the discussion in the hall stopped abruptly. The three old men turned their gazes to him at the same time, and when they saw that Tang Feng was followed by two unfamiliar young men, they all showed some surprise.
Tang Feng stepped forward, smiling as he introduced the two sides, "Grandpa, Old Monster, Senior Ye, I'm back. These are my friends from the Shrek Academy. This is ' Oscar,' Food System genius with Innate Full Soul Power; this is ' Zhu Zhuqing,' hailed as the most outstanding Agility Attack System Soul Master in this year's Soul Master Tournament."
Tang Feng first introduced the guests, then turned to Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing, " Little Ao, Zhu Zhuqing, this is my maternal grandfather, Yang Wudi, Level 92 Soul Breaking Douluo; this is... um... Senior Dugu Bo, you should have met him two years ago, a Level 95 Poison Douluo; this is Ye Lingling's grandfather, Senior Ye Qingxin, a level 86 Soul Douluo."
Faced with such powerful figures, Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing dared not be negligent and quickly bowed, saying, "Junior Oscar ( Zhu Zhuqing ) greets Senior Yang, Senior Dugu, and Senior Ye."
Tang Feng then said, "Grandpa has been back at the sect for two days now. Judging by the time, he should be back soon. We won't stay in the city any longer; let's go back to Cloud Mist Mountain to wait. I'm going to hunt for my Sixth Soul Ring, and I'll help Little Ao and Zhu Zhuqing get their Fourth Soul Ring while I'm at it."
Tang Feng looked at Dugu Bo and smiled, " Old Monster, you know Sunset Forest best. Why don't you lend a hand?"
"Hahaha, easy, easy!" Dugu Bo stroked his beard and laughed heartily. " Little Monster, you've asked, how could I possibly refuse? You all go back and prepare. Once you've set a date, just send someone to give me a message, and I'll be there whenever you call."
Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing, standing to the side, were shocked once again by Tang Feng's words. They both looked at Tang Feng in disbelief.
Sixth Soul Ring? That means Tang Feng is already Level 60 Soul Emperor! How old is he? Recalling how Tang Feng effortlessly crushed Dai Mubai at the Shrek training ground just now, that was not even a contest on the same level.
Oscar opened his mouth, but ultimately let out a heartfelt exclamation. " Brother Feng, you're just too... monster!"
"Then it's settled." Tang Feng smiled, and without further delay, turned to Yang Wudi, "Grandpa, let's go."
"Hmm." Yang Wudi responded, his gaze lingering briefly on Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing, which was considered an acknowledgment.
The four of them said no more. After leaving the Dugu Manor, they did not take the main road, but instead chose a secluded alley to conceal their figures and auras. They left Heaven Dou City silently and then took to the air. Yang Wudi took Oscar and Tang Feng took Zhu Zhuqing, and they flew swiftly towards the direction of Cloud Mist Mountain.
The Clear Sky Sect's secret base in the Cloud Mist Mountain is one of the sect's most crucial assets before its re-emergence into the martial world. The fewer people who know about it before it officially appears in the world, the better.
Meanwhile, inside the Crown Prince's study.
Xue Qinghe had just finished listening to his subordinate's concise and clear report, and his fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the smooth tabletop.
"He swaggered into the Dugu Manor and never came out again..." Xue Qinghe repeated in a low voice. Beneath the gentle and peaceful mask of the Crown Prince, Qian Renxue's sharp and suspicious mind was racing.
Dugu Bo's residence was not an absolute forbidden area among the upper echelons of Heaven Dou City, but it was by no means a place that ordinary people could enter and leave at will, let alone stay there after entering.
Xue Qinghe suddenly remembered that two years ago, two mysterious people frequently visited the Dugu Manor. Dugu Bo was a reclusive man who rarely made friends. Could Tang Feng be one of them?
If it really is Tang Feng, then where did he go during those two years? And what level of strength has Tang Feng Tang Feng now?
More importantly, his surname is Tang.
This surname carries special weight in the current Soul Master World, especially on the watchful eyes of the Spirit Hall's higher-ups. This is compounded by Tang Feng's extraordinary strength, his apparent past relationship with Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and his current close connection with Dugu Bo...
"Could it be the Clear Sky Sect..." These three words silently entered Qian Renxue's thoughts.
Although there is no conclusive evidence yet, the combination of various signs is making this possibility increasingly likely. If Tang Feng is indeed a member of the Clear Sky Sect, and perhaps even of a high status, then what is the reason behind Tang Feng sudden high-profile appearance in Heaven Dou City, or is it simply a personal act?
A strange chill crept up his spine. Xue Qinghe felt as if an invisible yet resilient net was slowly opening towards him.
The sense of crisis is stronger than ever before.
Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, she maintained the composure befitting a crown prince and instructed her subordinates, who stood by with their heads bowed in await, "Send more manpower to closely monitor all movements within the Dugu Manor. Record in detail the people entering and leaving, their frequency, and any anomalies, even the slightest changes, and report back immediately. Remember, be extremely careful and do not alert them."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Sensing the unusual solemnity in his master's tone, the subordinate dared not be negligent, solemnly acknowledged the order, and quietly withdrew from the study.
The door closed gently, and the study returned to silence. Xue Qinghe slowly sat back in the large chair, raising his hand to rub his throbbing temples.
After years of disguise, navigating the power vortex of the Heaven Dou Empire and dealing with various forces, I have never felt such a deep weariness as I do now, and a sense that... things are about to spiral out of control.
"And what is the relationship between Tang San and Tang Feng? Tang San has been confirmed to have the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, and it's Twin Martial Souls, making his talent even greater. As for Tang Feng, his strength and identity are still unknown. We should focus on Tang San first, and then slowly gather information about Tang Feng." Xue Qinghe murmured, already having made up her mind.
In the blink of an eye, Tang Feng and his companions arrived at the gate of Cloud Mist Mountain.
"Let's go, this is the sect's new mountain gate." Tang Feng stepped forward first.
Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing followed closely behind, and suddenly the scenery before their eyes changed. Pavilions and towers were built against the mountain. Although they were not luxurious, they were majestic and integrated with the mountain, which invigorated them.
As Tang Feng led them up the stone steps, he gave a brief introduction. "This is the sect's newly chosen headquarters, currently occupied only by the Four Great Single-Attribute Clans. The direct disciples of the Clear Sky Sect will soon be moving here. At that time, the sect will officially announce its return to the Soul Master World."
Before long, they arrived at the most magnificent sect council hall halfway up the mountain.
As soon as they stepped into the hall, they saw two old men whispering to each other. One was tall with hair and beard standing on end like steel needles, exuding an imposing aura; the other was slightly thin, but his eyes were sharp and his presence was refined. They were the Third Elder and Tang Lie, who had already returned.
Upon seeing Tang Feng and the others enter, the two elders stopped their conversation and turned their gazes towards them.
Tang Feng quickly stepped forward and introduced them, "Grandpa, Third Grandpa, I'm back. These two are friends I met during my travels, Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing."
Tang Feng stepped aside to gesture, then introduced Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing, who were somewhat reserved. " Little Ao, Zhu Zhuqing, this is my third grandfather, the third elder of the sect, Level 95 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, titled Inscribed Heaven. This is my grandfather, the seventh elder of the sect, Level 96 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, titled Blazing Sun."
Oscar has been so shocked today that he is almost numb. From Poison Douluo Dugu Bo to Soul Breaking Douluo Yang Wudi, then to the Ye Family head Ye Qingxin, and now two more Clear Sky Sect elders whose names sound terrifying, both of whom are Super Douluo above Level 95!
Oscar felt that all the powerful figures he had encountered in the past ten years combined did not compare to what he had seen in just half a day.
Zhu Zhuqing was alright, after all, she came from a prominent family and had seen the world. Oscar, on the other hand, was from a completely common background and had never seen anything like this before. He was extremely uneasy at this moment.
The two dared not be negligent in the slightest, and immediately bowed respectfully, their voices filled with reverence. "Junior Oscar ( Zhu Zhuqing ) greets the Third Elder and the Seventh Elder!"
"Hahaha," Third Elder Tang Ming laughed first, showing the elder's gentleness and cheerfulness towards the younger generation, "Since he is Feng'er's friend, he is not an outsider, so there's no need for such formalities. Make yourself at home here."
The Third Elder's gaze swept over the two of them, lingering especially on the composed Zhu Zhuqing for a moment, as if he had noticed something. He then exchanged a smile with Tang Lie.