Nearly a month had passed by the time Tang Feng and Tang Jian set off to return to Sea God Island.
At this moment, Bai Chenxiang, after a long journey, finally arrived at the foot of Cloud Mist Mountain.
However, when she landed in front of the mountain gate, she couldn't help but be stunned.
The Cloud Mist Mountain at this moment is completely different from when she left two and a half years ago.
The once open mountain gate now has several checkpoints. Disciples of the Clear Sky Sect stand armed on both sides of the mountain path, their eyes scanning any approaching figure with vigilance. The defenses are tight, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Bai Chenxiang was puzzled, but had no time to think about it. She revealed her identity and, after passing through layers of checks, finally entered the core area of the sect.
In the main hall, Sect Leader Tang Xiao and her grandfather Bai He had already been informed and rushed over.
The moment Bai Chenxiang stepped into the palace, both of them froze.
Bai He could hardly believe that the girl with the solid aura before him was his granddaughter who was only level 40-something two and a half years ago. " Xiangxiang, your... your Soul Power?"
Bai Chenxiang smiled slightly and bowed slightly, "Grandpa, Sect Master. Chenxiang has lived up to expectations and is now at Level 75."
At Level 75, Bai He gasped in shock.
In just two and a half years, he went from level 40 to Level 75. This rate of improvement is simply astonishing!
Tang Xiao also looked surprised, but he quickly calmed down and asked in a deep voice, " Chenxiang, why did you return so hastily alone? Did something happen?"
Bai Chenxiang said solemnly, "Reporting to the Sect Master, the Young Sect Master sent me back to report that he has broken through to Level 90, and Zhu Zhuqing has also broken through to Level 80. He requests that the three seniors, Seventh Elder Tang Lie, Elder Yang Wudi, and Elder Dugu Bo, go to Sea God Island to assist them in hunting for Soul Ring."
"What?!"
Tang Xiao suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with shock.
Level 90.
At the age of twenty-three, he broke through to the Titled Douluo!
Even though he had personally witnessed Tang Feng's rapid growth over the years, hearing this news still stirred up a storm in his heart. In less than two and a half years, he had gone from level 70 to Level 90. He had never seen or even heard of such a cultivation speed!
Tang Xiao suppressed his shock and immediately instructed his servants, "Quickly, invite the three elders here! Also, invite Elders Tai Tan, Niu Gao, and Ye Qingxin."
Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, Dugu Bo, Tai Tan, Niu Gao, and Ye Qingxin were urgently summoned to the main hall.
Tang Lie is at level Level 97 ), Yang Wudi is at Level 95 peak), Dugu Bo is at level Level 96 (mid-stage), Tai Tan and Niu Gao are at Level 93 93, and Ye Qingxin is already at level Level 89 peak), just one step away from becoming Titled Douluo.
Upon seeing the six people arrive, Tang Xiao immediately asked, " Chenxiang, quickly tell us their details."
Bai Chenxiang nodded and recounted the situation on Sea God Island in detail. She quickly finished recounting the journey to Sea God Island and the Sea God Trial, concluding, "Before I left, all ten of us passed the first four trials of the Sea God. After I completed the Fifth Trial, Brother Feng told me to return to the sect immediately. The others also made significant improvements. Sister Yan passed Sea God Nine Trials and became the Sea God's successor, now at Level 85. Brother Tang Jian has broken through to Level 80, and Brother Feng took him to hunt for Soul Ring. Sister Zhu Zhuqing Level 80, Sister Lingling is Level 79, Rongrong and Oscar are both high-level Soul Saint, and Tai Long and Niu Zhen have reached Level 74..."
After she finished speaking, the eight veterans, renowned figures in the Soul Master World, were all stunned by the news.
What is most shocking is Dugu Yan, the successor of the Sea God, and the favor of the gods.
Bai Chenxiang looked at the elders, her eyes filled with disbelief, and remained silent for Jiujiu.
Dugu Bo was naturally overjoyed. His only relative, his granddaughter Dugu Yan, whom he had watched grow up, had actually gained the favor of the gods and become the successor of the Sea God. This honor was enough to make anyone envious.
"Good, good, good!" Dugu Bo said three times, his eyes slightly reddening. "That girl Yan'er really didn't disappoint me!"
After the initial excitement subsided, Bai Chenxiang finally asked the question that had been lingering in her mind, "Grandpa, why is the sect on such high alert? What... has happened on the continent?"
Bai He's expression instantly turned serious.
He was silent for a moment, exchanged a glance with Tang Xiao, and slowly spoke:
Three months ago, the Spirit Hall announced the establishment of a nation, renamed the Spirit Hall Empire.
" Bibi Dong became the first empress. Upon its establishment, the Spirit Hall Empire swiftly annexed several kingdoms and duchies near Spirit City, formerly part of the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empires."
"Today, the Spirit Hall Empire has become a colossal entity straddling the two great empires, completely severing the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou. Its total area is in no way inferior to that of the two empires after their division."
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze, and Bai Chenxiang felt her heart skip a beat.
Bai He paused, then continued, "What's even more disturbing is that Star Luo Emperor and Xue Ye both passed away within a month of each other."
"The new emperor of the Star Luo Empire is Dai Mubai, and the new emperor of Heaven Dou is Xue Beng. Both of them are only at the Soul King level, with weak strength. Faced with the overwhelming power of the Spirit Hall Empire, they were almost scared out of their wits."
He sighed:
" The Heaven Dou Empire is doing alright. With Prince Xue Xing's support, Xue Beng is reorganizing its defenses to prepare for the Spirit Hall Empire's next attack. They originally intended to expel all the Spirit Hall's Soul Master, but after the joint persuasion of our Upper Three Sects, they ultimately only expelled the high-ranking members of the Heaven Dou Temple and the main halls of the various duchies. The lower-ranking Spirit Hall Soul Master Soul Master were spared, but those who wished to go to the Spirit Hall Empire were not prevented from doing so."
Bai Chenxiang felt somewhat relieved. At least Heaven Dou was still putting up a fight.
But Bai He's next words made her heart sink again.
"As for the Star Luo Empire, it almost directly sided with the Spirit Hall Empire. They turned a blind eye to the Spirit Hall Empire's annexation and are said to have colluded with the Spirit Hall Empire in private. Compared to the tense standoff between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Empire, the conflict between the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Hall Empire is almost negligible."
"The people of the Star Luo Empire expressed great dissatisfaction with the new emperor, Dai Mubai, leading to internal turmoil and rebellions in various regions. However, Dai Mubai adopted an iron-fisted approach to suppress the rebellion. With the help of a newly powerful sect, he built an exceptionally strong Imperial Guard, numbering nearly 50,000, equipped with various Hidden Weapon and crossbows."
His voice became somewhat strained. "That newly powerful sect is called ' Tang Sect,' and their sect leader is Tang San."
Bai Chenxiang was shocked. Tang San? That boy whose Clear Sky Hammer was destroyed by the Spirit Hall, who once came to the Clear Sky Sect wanting to acknowledge his ancestors, and now...
" The Tang Sect helped Dai Mubai suppress the rebellion, while the Star Luo Empire showed signs of overtaking the Upper Three Sects sects. It's obvious to everyone that the new emperor Dai Mubai, has definitely sided with the Spirit Hall Empire."
After Bai He finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
Tang Xiao and Bai He both looked uneasy. Tang San, the boy who was once rejected by the Clear Sky Sect, now seemed to be standing on the opposite side of them.
And where is his father, Tang Hao, the man who once brought disaster to the sect?
After a long silence, Tang Xiao broke it.
He took a deep breath and brought up Bai Chenxiang's purpose for returning again. "No matter how the situation on the mainland changes, the most important thing right now is to help Little Feng others Soul Hunting and further improve their strength."
He looked at Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo: "Elders, there is no time to lose. Please follow Chenxiang and set off immediately for Sea God Island."
Tang Lie and Yang Wudi nodded solemnly, their eyes burning with fighting spirit.
Dugu Bo patted his robes, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Perfect, I also want to see what secrets lie hidden on Sea God Island."
Without saying a word, the three of them got up and followed Bai Chenxiang outside.
Tang Xiao stood in the hall, watching them leave, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
He also wanted to see that different world.
But he couldn't.
As the head of a sect, he had to remain in charge of the sect and oversee the central affairs during a time of turmoil on the continent.
Outside the mountain gate, four figures soared into the air and vanished into the sea of clouds in an instant.
Bai Chenxiang led the way, followed closely by Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo.
The four transformed into four streaks of light and sped off towards that distant sea.
Behind us, the Cloud Mist Mountain gradually shrank, eventually disappearing into the horizon.
The dramatic changes on the mainland have been temporarily left behind by them.
But everyone knows that when they return, the world will definitely be different.