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Shrek Academy.
"The forbidden area of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? Will he tell me?"
After leaving the Martial Soul Holy Temple, Xuan Ming returned directly here and told Ah Rou about the situation.
The incident at the auction has already blown up. Soon, the Seven Great Families will send people over, and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family will definitely send Crown Prince Xue Qinghe to deal with it. He has no interest in wasting time arguing with these people.
We need to ascertain the situation from Yu Xiaogang as soon as possible. If there really is Thundering Hell Vine in the forbidden area of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Bibi Dong can make preparations sooner.
If not, he would have to ask Ah Rou to take him to the Star Dou Great Forest to look for it.
"Try it first, if he doesn't say anything." Xuan Ming paused.
"I'll have to play the role of a reclusive sage."
Spatial attribute: This ability allows him to hide the two dragons on his back and disguise his identity.
If he couldn't get confirmation from Yu Xiaogang using provocation, he would have to resort to violence.
"Then why don't you just pretend to be a reclusive master?" Ning Rongrong said.
"I don't think he's a tough nut to crack; a little scare and he'll probably talk."
"That's something that happens tonight," Xuan Ming said.
"You guys go and try it first. If it works, great. If not, I'll do it again tonight."
"Okay." Ning Rongrong nodded.
Yu Xiaogang is a very vain person. If we start by satisfying his vanity, we should be able to induce him to voluntarily reveal the relevant information.
It was nearing evening at the training ground on the back mountain.
Although the events at the auction house are causing a great uproar in Heaven Dou City, it has no impact on the Shrek Academy; those matters are not their concern.
After returning to the academy, Flender told Tang San about the advice Xuan Ming had given him and asked if he could help prepare some medicines. Tang San naturally agreed. He knew quite a few prescriptions for nourishing yin and reducing fire, and harmonizing yin and yang.
If Ma Hongjun could stop thinking about those things all the time, the conflicts between him and Xiao Wu and the others could be reduced.
He simply couldn't stand the team arguing all the time, and yet he was caught in the middle.
On one side are Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, led by Xiao Wu, and on the other side is the Grandmaster who supports Dai Mubai.
He can't easily help anyone.
"Alright, I'll be in charge of Ma Hongjun's training starting tomorrow," Flender said.
"Of course, you can come along if you're interested."
"..."
No one answered. The training plan that Flender just mentioned was even more terrifying than the Grandmaster's plan back in Suotuo City!
It's the kind of thing that really drains you dry!
" Flender, I think it's more appropriate for Qin Ming to be in charge of Ma Hongjun's training plan," Yu Xiaogang said.
" Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul is fire-attribute, as is Qin Ming's Blazing Fire Wolf, so he can perceive Ma Hongjun's flame changes more clearly."
"This..." Flender looked at Qin Ming. This training plan required him to keep an eye on Ma Hongjun almost around the clock!
After all, he knew very well that although Ma Hongjun readily agreed, given his lazy nature, he wouldn't be able to stick to it without someone pushing him.
Ma Hongjun is his personally trained disciple, so it's only natural for him to keep an eye on him, but troubling Qin Ming...
"Dean Flender, the Grandmaster is right, I am indeed more suitable, and as the dean, you have so many things to deal with every day, it is really not appropriate for you to keep an eye on him like this," Qin Ming said.
Flender thought for a moment, "Alright, then I'll leave it to you."
"Then next... cough cough!" Yu Xiaogang coughed heavily twice.
"It's meeting time now, Xiao Wu, you two be quiet."
"Isn't the point of a meeting to speak freely?" Ning Rongrong said.
"Besides, we're not gossiping, we're talking about serious business."
"Serious business?" Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly.
"What important matter is it?"
"I remember the Grandmaster saying before that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, with its powerful Dragon Transformation body and the ability to control lightning, won the title of the number one Beast Martial Soul in the world," Ning Rongrong said.
"During the Soul Fighting in Suotuo City, we witnessed the power of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master. At that time, only Yu Tianheng could hold his own against Xuan Ming head-on on the Soul Fighting Stage. As for the others..."
Ning Rongrong Dai Mubai a meaningful glance.
"You!" Dai Mubai's eyes turned cold, and his fists clenched.
" Rongrong, what do you want to say?" Liu Erlong asked.
"After the Soul Fighting at the Soto Great Soul Arena, Brother Xuan Ming said that even a powerful Power Attack System Battle Soul Elder with extremely strong explosive power would find it difficult to break free from Xiao San's third Soul Skill in a short time. He would need the assistance of his teammates. If Agility Attack System or support-type Soul Master were trapped, it would be completely impossible for him to break free on his own," Ning Rongrong said.
"But if you have teammates, you can still be rescued. But what if the Blue Silver Cage is both controlling and offensive?"
"Imagine what it would be like to be entangled by electrified Blue Silver Grass?"
Everyone was taken aback, and their expressions changed somewhat.
"I can't say for sure about other things, but Auxiliary System Soul Master are absolutely doomed!" Ning Rongrong said.
"So, I'm wondering, is it possible for Xiao San to obtain a Soul Beast Soul Ring with powerful lightning control capabilities for his Fourth Soul Ring?"
"In this way, his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul is not just a simple Control System, but like Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Poison, it possesses powerful offensive capabilities while maintaining control?"
Tang San's eyes lit up slightly. After pondering for a moment, he said, " Rongrong's idea is quite novel. If the Blue Silver Grass can truly be imbued with lightning attacks when controlled, it will undoubtedly play a huge role in battle. However, finding Soul Beast with powerful lightning control capabilities that is suitable for my Fourth Soul Ring will probably not be easy."
"Yes, there aren't many Soul Beast with powerful lightning attributes to begin with, let alone one with Plant-type Martial Soul like Xiao San," Ning Rongrong said.
"It would be great if there were a Plant-type Soul Beast that inherently possessed powerful lightning abilities."
"A plant-type Soul Beast with lightning attributes?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, puzzled.
"Does such Soul Beast exist?"
"Do you know about the Xiao San?"
Tang San shook his head. "I've never heard of it either."
"The power of Thunderclap is one of the most violent forms of natural energy. Those capable of bearing the power of Thunderclap are generally powerful, predatory Soul Beast. This plant-based Soul Beast..."
"Yes," Yu Xiaogang said calmly.
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes turned to Yu Xiaogang.
"Really?" Oscar looked bewildered.
"Of course," Yu Xiaogang said calmly.
"However, this kind of Soul Beast is extremely rare. In a sense, it is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon among Plant-type Soul Beast!"
"So powerful? What kind of Soul Beast is that?" Flender couldn't help but ask.
" Xiaogang, stop keeping us in suspense. This might be Xiao San's choice for his Fourth Soul Ring."
"Yes, teacher, I've never heard you mention this kind of Soul Beast before," Tang San said.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was somewhat unnatural. "This plant-type Soul Beast controls the power of lightning is called the Thundering Hell Vine. It is extremely dangerous, and the difficulty of absorbing it is probably far greater than that of the Cave Demon Spider Soul Ring you absorbed before."
"To the best of my knowledge, no one has ever successfully absorbed the Soul Ring of the Thundering Hell Vine."
"So, I've been hesitating about whether or not to tell you about this."
"Teacher Qin Ming, have you ever heard of this kind of Soul Beast?" Ning Rongrong asked.
Qin Ming shook his head. "This is the first time I've heard of this either."
"Teacher Erlong, what about you?" Ning Rongrong asked.
Liu Erlong shook his head. "Never heard of it."
"Even Teacher Erlong has never heard of such a rare Soul Beast. I'm afraid it's impossible to find one at all," Xiao Wu said.
"They might all be extinct," Zhu Zhuqing said.
"Many types of Soul Beast have gone extinct in the Douluo Continent over the years."
"More than that, Erlong hasn't heard of it. I feel like Thundering Hell Vine even exists is another matter." Ning Rongrong pouted.
"Maybe it was made up by someone..."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became somewhat unnatural.
Clearly, they all shared this thought.
After all, among so many people present, only Grandmaster knew, and he hadn't even told Tang San.
It's very likely that he made it up on the spot just to brag!
Under the skeptical gazes of the crowd, Yu Xiaogang frowned deeply. " The Thundering Hell Vine is real, and I personally witnessed Thundering Hell Vine that was over ten thousand years old many years ago!"
"He's starting to brag again..." Ning Rongrong leaned on Xiao Wu's shoulder, looking on with amusement.
" Rongrong, the Grandmaster wouldn't make up something like this," Xiao Wu said.
"It's normal that Teacher Erlong haven't heard of such a rare Soul Beast."
"Yes, yes, I misspoke." Ning Rongrong pouted.
"However, knowing about a Soul Beast that can't be found, and may even be extinct, is useless."
"I know where the Thundering Hell Vine is," Yu Xiaogang said in a deep voice.
" Grandmaster, you don't mean to say it's in the Star Dou Great Forest, do you?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.
"When did you go into the Star Dou Great Forest alone? It's such a dangerous place, and there are even Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. You went alone?"
Yu Xiaogang frowned, ignoring Ning Rongrong. " Xiao San, the Thundering Hell Vine is extremely dangerous. However, if you really want to obtain its Soul Ring, I can take you there in the future."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong and the other two exchanged glances, and smiles appeared on their lips.
They had seen it many years ago, more than ten thousand years ago. Flender and Liu Erlong didn't know about it. It's not like the Star Dou Great Forest. They were confident they could take Tang San to find it.
What else could this be?
Chapter 185 Deeply Rooted
"It's basically confirmed that the forbidden area of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan contains Thundering Hell Vine that's over ten thousand years old."
As night fell, after Ning Rongrong and the others had probed out the information, Xuan Ming headed directly towards the Martial Soul Holy Temple.
"Are you planning to leave now?" Bibi Dong asked.
"Hmm." Xuan Ming nodded.
"The incident at the auction has caused quite a stir. If nothing unexpected happens, Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, and the people from the Seven Great Families will be blocking my door tomorrow morning."
"They might already be on their way."
Bibi Dong thought for a moment, "Alright, you go and rest in the back for a bit. I'll get ready, and we'll set off later. We should arrive at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan first thing tomorrow morning."
"Hmm." Xuan Ming responded and turned to walk out of the main hall through the side door.
Now he no longer needs to sneak around the Martial Soul Holy Temple like before. After all, the auction house incident during the day caused such a commotion, so he no longer needs to get too close to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
Hu Liena was already waiting at the entrance of the side hall.
Upon seeing Xuan Ming emerge, Hu Liena quickly went to greet him, "Are you alright?"
Xuan Ming was slightly taken aback. "What could be wrong with me?"
"I've heard about what happened at the auction," Hu Liena said.
"Don't be impulsive. This matter isn't so easily resolved. What about the Seven Great Families..."
"Wait a minute, you've misunderstood," Xuan Ming interrupted.
"I was indeed angry about what happened at the auction, but mainly because they made a fool of me."