Within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire.
A biting mountain wind howled outside Clear Sky Castle, and thick clouds churned around the mountaintop.
Inside the fortress, the crackling embers in the bronze brazier illuminated two towering, mountain-like figures.
They were one of the protective measures Tang San left behind on the Douluo Continent. Niu Tian and Tai Tan, who were once Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, not only regained their lives after following Tang San, but also gained the power to contend with Limit Douluo.
"Brother, Tang San's decree has arrived. What do you think?"
Tai Tan crossed his arms, his bulging muscles straining against his grey robes, his short, needle-like hair standing on end, and a glint of gold in his brown-yellow eyes.
On the main seat, Niu Tian slowly opened his blue eyes, his long, flowing blue hair moving without wind.
His aura was as deep and boundless as the ocean; though he was merely sitting still, he gave people a sense of oppressive power, as if the world were collapsing.
He lightly tapped the table with his fingertips, and an invisible barrier instantly enveloped the entire stone chamber, isolating it from all outside prying eyes.
"The fate of the Emperor Auspicious Beast has taken a turn for the worse," Niu Tian said softly. "What Tang San wants us to find is the one who has stirred up the river of destiny."
Tai Tan snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with golden light:
"What about Dong'er? Aren't we supposed to stay and take good care of Dong'er?"
" Tang San changes his mind so easily, and now he's giving us this kind of mission without any information. The Douluo Continent is so big, with a huge population, how are they going to find such a special person?"
"This task is indeed quite difficult for us," Niu Tian sighed. "But Tang San didn't say much, he just used his divine sense on Dong'er and asked us to find such a person, it's really like finding a needle in a haystack."
"Big brother, what do you suggest we do?"
"In my opinion, I should stay and take care of Dong'er, let her grow up happily, and then send her to the Shrek Academy when she turns eleven."
"And you, take the people of the Clear Sky Sect and use your connections to search for such a special person."
Upon hearing this, Tai Tan was immediately stumped, scratching his head and saying, "Isn't there a name or anything? Or even just physical characteristics? All I have is the phrase 'the human who changed the fate of the Emperor Auspicious Beast,' that's it. How am I supposed to find one for him?"
"I'm afraid I'd search until I die and still not find that person!"
Niu Tian also fell silent, after all, Tang San's order this time was really too absurd.
"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. I guess you'll have to put up with this." Niu Tian comforted his brother. "However, I suspect that the person who can change the fate of the Emperor Auspicious Beast must be very special, at least a Soul Master, and a Soul Master of extraordinary talent at that."
"So, have you filtered out a lot of people this time?"
Tai Tan rolled his eyes. "I have indeed screened out a lot of people, but there are also many genius Soul Master. How am I supposed to find one...?"
"Go on, go on, I'll wait for your good news." Niu Tian ignored him and waved at him.
Tai Tan slammed his fist on the stone table beside him, shattering it; the flying shards bounced within the barrier.
"I'm heading to Shrek City right now. Since it can influence the fate of Auspicious Beast, it must be connected to the Star Dou Great Forest!"
After saying this, Tai Tan left alone and began to command everyone in the Clear Sky Sect to go down the mountain and search for the person with special destiny with him.
A moment later, from around the corner of the stone chamber, a beautifully sculpted little girl emerged, rubbing her eyes.
"Dad, what happened? It's so noisy..."
Niu Tian instantly withdrew his oppressive aura and gently picked up the little girl:
" Dong'er, sweetie, did your second dad's loud voice disturb you again? I'll give him a good beating when he gets back to vent your anger. Now go to sleep, I'll tell you a story about the Sea God to lull you to sleep, okay?"
"Good."
Sun Moon Empire, Mingdu.
The last rays of the setting sun streamed through the soul-guided glass windows into the narrow dormitory, turning the room into a sickly orange-red.
Mo Yan, Level 7 Soul Engineer, had just returned home from the territory of the Xishui Alliance.
He pushed open the front door, and the mechanical lock closed silently behind him.
"Call."
With a slightly relaxed air, Mo Yan took off his formal robe and casually hung it on the coat rack by the door, the metal badges clinking crisply.
"Beep -- Authentication successful."
The room's smart system activated, soft, Soul Guidance Lamp illuminated, and the air purifier began operating, emitting a subtle hum.
Mo Yan rubbed his sore eyes and dragged his tired steps toward the makeshift kitchen.
This is the fourth time this week that he has worked overtime until late at night.
"The Crown Prince has been acting increasingly strangely lately. He's actually started cooperating with Evil Soul Master... Sigh, even though it's to strengthen his power and increase his influence, cooperating with those inhuman and ghostly beings still makes me feel nauseous."
Level 7 Soul Engineer is neither particularly strong nor weak; they are just the backbone of the Sun Moon Empire.
In the Sun Moon Empire, Level 9 Soul Engineer are as common as dogs, and Level 7 Soul Engineer are just elites. He doesn't have much say and can only endure and obey orders.
"Anyway, I'm finally back. I can rest now."
The refrigerator was neatly arranged with nutritional supplements and ready-made meal containers. Mo Yan casually took out a bottle of light blue liquid, tilted his head back, and gulped it down.
Outside the window, a dark shadow silently swept past.
Mo Yan was completely unaware. As usual, he threw the empty bottle into the recycling bin and walked towards his bedroom.
The Soul Guidance Lamp lit up one by one with his steps, then went out behind him, the whole process as if it were a pre-programmed sequence, without the slightest error.
The bedroom was very simple, with a metal bed, a meditation mat, and three yellowed drawings on the wall, densely marked with improvement plans for the soul guide core.
Mo Yan took off his shoes and socks, stepped barefoot onto the cold floor, and sat cross-legged on the meditation mat.
I began meditating.
The shadows outside the window froze.
Toji had been crouching in the shadows of the building opposite, observing this Level 7 Soul Engineer for a full seven days.
He was like a lurking spider, patiently weaving his web of prey.
After patiently waiting for seven days, Toji finally found an opportunity to assassinate him.
When Mo Yan began to meditate, Toji moved.
He slipped in through the window crack like a wisp of black smoke.
It landed silently, without even disturbing the movement of the air.
All the Soul Tool inside the house failed to alert any intruders.
This was the countless times he had gone in and out over the past seven days.
Toji's dark golden claw slowly emerged from his fingertips, gleaming with a cold light in the dim light.
step.
Two steps.
Morris suddenly frowned; his intuition told him that someone seemed to be moving around in his room.
But he realized it too late.
When he finished meditating, it also meant the end of his Life.
"Tear--"
The moment the claws sliced across the neck, blood gushed out like a fountain.
Mo Yan's eyes widened suddenly as his throat was cleanly severed, leaving him no time to even scream.
His body fell forward, and blood splattered all over the ground.
The powerful Level 7 Soul Engineer died quietly.
"As expected, the trigger-type Soul Tool Shield on the Soul Engineer also don't react to me at all. It seems I really am Tianran at odds with these Soul Engineer."
Toji, who appeared from behind, shoved the limp corpse aside, letting the blood soak the carpet.
He walked straight to the bedside, sat down casually, as if he were at home.
"That's great, thanks to you. We've found the exact location of the Evil Soul Master, saving us from searching aimlessly."
He stretched and pulled out half a pack of cigars from the bedside table.
He squatted for seven whole days to prepare for this moment; even the strongest body gets tired eventually.
Without a doubt, enjoying a cigar is the ultimate satisfaction and relaxation.
No poison could affect his body, nor could it possibly make him addicted.
Toji, with a cigar dangling from his lips, snapped his fingers with his blood-stained fingers, and with the help of the Soul Tool, sparks ignited out of thin air.
Amidst the swirling smoke, he kicked the corpse at his feet:
"Thanks, can I borrow your bed for a while? I need to get some rest so I can check out the Xishui Alliance's territory tomorrow."
For Toji, who was wanted by the authorities, resting at the home of this Soul Engineer was the best option.
Out of boredom, Toji deliberately checked his Storage Soul Tool, activated it with the Soul Power from the Milk Bottle, and discovered something good, his eyes immediately lighting up:
"Wow, so many spoils of war! Even Level 7 Soul Tool! Level 7 Soul Engineer are really valuable. Looks like I'll have to collect more in the future."
The next moment, as if noticing something, he frowned slightly:
"Huh, what's this...?"