After the banquet, Emperor Dou Ling brought Chu Qing to the national treasury and said:
"You led Qianling Academy to victory this time, which has brought great honor to our Dou Ling Empire. You can choose any three items you like from here."
Chu Qing didn't stand on ceremony and began to carefully select items.
Although Dou Ling is weak, it has many treasures in its treasury. Of course, that's from a worldly perspective. From Chu Qing's current point of view, although they are good things, he is unwilling to absorb the Soul Bone.
After much deliberation, he finally chose three rare pieces of mother gold.
When he returned to the Soul Fighting Society, the group, who hadn't yet celebrated their victory in the tournament, were already planning how to party all night long once Chen Hanyu woke up.
Chu Qing stared at the distribution station map on the mainland map, lost in thought.
He knew there wouldn't be enough time, but he didn't expect it to be this rushed.
Currently, with Heavenly Soul and Star Luo Empire blocking the way, if the Heavenly Soul Empire falls, it would undoubtedly be the best opportunity for Dou Ling to reclaim its lost territory. Unfortunately, Dou Ling's own strength is insufficient, and it cannot sit idly by and watch the tigers fight; it must join forces and take part in the action.
Li Zhongyuan stepped forward and whispered:
" Chu Qing, everyone's thinking is that, given the current circumstances, we need to put our Soul Fighting Society's activities on hold for now."
Chu Qing refused without even thinking.
"This is the real opportunity."
"His Majesty has agreed and will soon send people to help. Our Soul Fighting Society needs to undergo some transformation during the war."
Li Zhongyuan was startled upon hearing this.
Chu Qing said:
"It's alright, you can continue to be in charge of the card and board game section. If you're interested in anything else, you can learn from there."
More than ten days later, Chen Hanyu woke up, and everyone gathered in celebration.
After the excitement subsided, the Two-Day Soul Fighting Society became quiet.
The temporary peace is just an illusion; everyone is preparing for the impending war.
Only Li Zhongyuan remained in the Soul Fighting Society, while Yang Tian was studying under Heavenly Sun Douluo and was nowhere to be seen all day.
Surprisingly, Chen Hanyu applied to join the Soul Fighting Society.
Chu Qing's refusal was also very straightforward:
"The situation is a bit special right now. I can't give you any resources. For now and for a long time to come, the Soul Fighting Society will have to work like slaves for free."
Chen Hanyu remained unmoved, speaking firmly:
"I don't care about other resources. I just hope I can stay by your side and cultivate together. Don't worry, I won't have any improper thoughts. Cultivating with you will greatly benefit my Martial Soul. Even if I'm just a maid, I don't mind."
Chu Qing said:
"If you're not afraid of gossip, then stay."
Chen Hanyu's eyes instantly lit up with joy, and she said:
"I only believe that true strength is what matters."
Chu Qing nodded.
"I cultivate in the backyard, you can cultivate there too."
"I'll be quite busy lately. If you need any help, ask Li Zhongyuan."
As he spoke, he went out to meet with the First Prince Xue Feng to discuss the Soul Fighting Society's entry into a state of preparation for war. Accompanying him were Princess Jiujiu, the representative of the Star Luo Empire, and Princess Wei Na, the representative of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
All three parties took this very seriously, and the meeting didn't end until the evening.
Chu Qing returned to the backyard of the Soul Fighting Society, where Chen Hanyu was already meditating with her eyes closed. Chu Qing then sat down cross-legged beside her.
Jin Suqiu, Jiang Nannan, and Xu Sanshi arrived shortly afterward.
Looking at the strangers coming and going, busy with their affairs, Xu Sanshi was somewhat incredulous for a moment.
Shen Ce and Yan Sisi also returned from their holiday at the Qianling Academy.
At An Lengye's urging, Shen Ce joined the Soul Fighting Society.
Yan Sisi, however, was preoccupied and sought out her best friend Chen Hanyu, asking:
" Hanyu, if we both had the opportunity to study at Shrek Inner Court, would we want to go?"
A look of surprise flashed across Chen Hanyu's eyes as she asked:
"Is Dean Yan really your father?"
Yan Sisi nodded, and said with great hesitation:
"My mom said that guy has a wife at Shrek, but she's undecided and told me to decide for myself."
Chen Hanyu pondered for a moment and said:
"I won't go. Chu Qing is the Ultimate Ice; I'll benefit more from cultivating with him."
"I'll support you if you want to go, but you need to be mentally prepared."
"Even if people say something, I think this opportunity at Shrek Inner Court is worthwhile. Once you become stronger, those people won't dare to make sarcastic remarks anymore."
Yan Sisi sighed and said:
"The problem is that even if I become stronger, those Shrek members will still become stronger, and I'll still be criticized, and they'll say I'm not well-liked."
Chen Hanyu encouraged her to get up:
" Sisi, don't worry about it. You actually want to go. After all, it's the number one academy on the continent. Being able to study in the inner academy is the dream of every Soul Master."
"Don't go against your heart. Besides, if one of us is on the other side, we can look after each other in the future."
"Okay." Yan Sisi gradually made up her mind.
Meanwhile, while Li Zhongyuan was entertaining Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan, Chu Qing and Jin Suqiu had already left Lingdou City, with Chu Qing carrying her as they flew.
"Is war about to break out?" Jin Suqiu asked.
"Yes, the Sun Moon Empire possesses two top-tier combat forces. With Mu En dead, they will quickly sweep across the land."
Jin Suqiu seemed to be pondering something, and said:
"I've heard that the Dou Ling Empire is the weakest. What will you do then?"
"Of course I'll resist! If all else fails, I'll hide and wait until I reach the Limit Douluo before emerging again. I don't believe there will be many people in the world who can stop me then."
As they approached the Star Dou Great Forest, Jin Suqiu reminded them, "..."
"My family members all have bad tempers, just like me, so please bear with them."
Chu Qing nodded; he naturally knew that Ferocious Beast were not to be trifled with.
They stopped a few miles outside the Star Dou Great Forest at a place that looked like a hunter's home. Five people with extraordinary appearances were waiting there, their appearance completely out of place with the simple houses around them.
Xiong Jun strode forward and asked:
"Kid, you know Soul Spirit Secret Method?"
Chu Qing didn't look at him, but instead looked at Di Tian and said:
" Xiong Jun, I don't think it's your place to give orders."
The five Ferocious Beast' expressions changed instantly, and even Xiong Jun was more surprised than angry.
Jin Suqiu, on the contrary, gritted her teeth and became resentful:
"Tell me! Did you know my identity all along?"
Chu Qing said helplessly:
"You're constantly stimulating the Black Dragon Reverse Scale; even I, in my wits' eyes, know something's wrong."
He bowed slightly to Di Tian and said:
"Greetings, Beast God. Since you are interested in the Soul Spirit Method, I will teach it to you. Have you prepared your people and Soul Beast?"
Di Tian:
"You are the bravest human being I have ever met."
Ice Empress even showed himself, sizing up the five Ferocious Beast opposite him, and extended a warm invitation:
Anyone want to team up and become a god? There are only two parking spaces left for a limited time.
The five Ferocious Beast were enraged upon hearing this, and Chu Qing's lips twitched involuntarily.