After hearing Gui Mei and Yue Guan's account, Bibi Dong was utterly shocked.
She hadn't expected that Yan actually possessed three hundred-thousand-year spirit rings.
Yan's devouring ability was likely even more terrifying than her Soul Devouring Spider Emperor.
Bibi Dong couldn't help but sigh inwardly—Yan's growth speed was simply too fast. He would soon break the record she held as the youngest Title Douluo in the history of the Douluo Continent.
After searching for Yan for so long, he had finally appeared, yet Bibi Dong couldn't bring herself to make a move against him.
Even though Yan had betrayed her, he was still a member of Spirit Hall, backed by Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu.
Dealing with him was no longer so easy.
Fortunately, Yan had become the murderer of Tang San's father and also the enemy of Yu Xiaogang. They would naturally find a way to deal with him.
Now that Qian Renxue had successfully taken the Heaven Dou Empire, her status in Spirit Hall would definitely rise.
Bibi Dong wouldn't sit idly by. She proposed to reselect the Seven Great Clans to consolidate her own power.
Meanwhile—
Tang San's group had arrived at Star Luo City and met up with Dai Mubai.
After learning the full story of the coup at Heaven Dou Palace, Dai Mubai was both shocked and furious.
"I really didn't expect that gentle and refined Xue Qinghe to be so ruthless. Just to ascend the throne early, he could even kill his own father. Spirit Hall has gone too far! That Yan is simply a demon! We must avenge Fatty and Teacher Erlong!"
Dai Mubai had long harbored hatred toward Yan.
During the Soul Master Tournament five years ago, Dai Mubai's left ear had been destroyed by Yan's Furious Magma Fist.
He had permanently lost his left ear, and there was a scar on his neck that couldn't be healed.
Not only was his appearance ruined, but his hearing was also much worse than before.
To maintain his image as the crown prince, he had to wear a fake ear at all times.
Over the past five years, the flames of revenge in his heart had only grown stronger.
Every night before sleep, when he took off that fake ear, he would silently vow to himself that he would return the humiliation to Yan.
Upon learning that Yan now possessed three hundred-thousand-year spirit rings, Dai Mubai was shocked as well.
Yan's current strength far surpassed his imagination.
But he wasn't afraid.
He would eventually become the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, and when that time came, he would definitely seek revenge on Yan.
Yu Xiaogang said solemnly:
"Xue Qinghe may be vicious, but he's just a pawn of Spirit Hall. The real culprits behind all this are Spirit Hall and Yan."
Tang San followed up:
"Mubai, Xue Qinghe has already become a puppet of Spirit Hall. The Heaven Dou Empire is now under their control. Spirit Hall's expansion won't stop here. Their next target may very well be your Star Luo Empire."
"Hmph! Let them come! The Star Luo Empire isn't so easy to bully!"
Dai Mubai was confident.
The Star Luo Empire ruled with an iron fist. Though it didn't have major clans like the Upper Three Sects, its military strength surpassed that of the Heaven Dou Empire, boasting an army of over a million.
Yu Xiaogang warned:
"Mubai, now is not the time for rash decisions. Spirit Hall has many powerful Soul Masters and now controls the Heaven Dou Empire. Their strength far exceeds what you imagine. They are ambitious, and once the Heaven Dou Empire stabilizes, they will surely begin their next move. So before that happens, you must prepare and raise your strength as quickly as possible."
"Master, I understand."
Dai Mubai suddenly thought of something and said:
"Dean, Master, Little San, at this point, the Heaven Dou Empire can no longer shelter you. Come to Star Luo."
Tang San nodded:
"Mubai, to tell you the truth, that's the purpose of my trip. In that great battle, both the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect suffered heavy losses, but thankfully, their foundations still remain. If they can relocate to Star Luo City, they will surely rise again and join forces with you to oppose Spirit Hall."
Hearing this, Dai Mubai was overjoyed.
"Good brother! I've always said I looked forward to the day we could work together. That day has finally come!"
"Can you make that decision?"
"No problem at all. I'll go talk to my father immediately. Wait for my good news."
"Alright."
Soon after, Dai Mubai found the Star Luo Emperor and explained everything to him.
After hearing the story, the Star Luo Emperor readily accepted Dai Mubai's proposal.
Spirit Hall would eventually become an enemy of the Star Luo Empire. The addition of the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would greatly boost the empire's Soul Master power, especially since several Title Douluo were among them.
Moreover, Tang San was skilled in designing and producing highly lethal hidden weapons, which Dai Mubai especially valued.
If those hidden weapons could be used to arm the military, it would greatly enhance their combat capability.
Dai Mubai conveyed the good news to Tang San and immediately ordered men to inform Tang Xiao, Ning Fengzhi, and the others at the border to relocate to Star Luo City.
Reconstruction of the Heaven Dou Palace was proceeding in an orderly fashion.
Yan took some time to visit Sky Water Academy.
Before that, he had already notified Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Feng Xiaotian to meet him at Sky Water Academy.
Seeing Yan again, everyone looked excited.
During the Heaven Dou Palace coup, Yan had displayed an incredibly dazzling performance.
His possession of three hundred-thousand-year spirit rings had already spread throughout the Heaven Dou Empire, making him the most powerful fire-type Soul Master on the Douluo Continent. Countless fire-type Soul Masters viewed him as an idol.
After some greetings, Yan said:
"I came this time to give you something important."
Huo Wu joked:
"Whatever Yan-ge gives must be something great."
Everyone looked at Yan with anticipation.
Yan had previously gifted each of them a Immortal herb and taught them how to condense their soul cores, not only boosting their soul power but also accelerating their cultivation.
All of them felt grateful to Yan from the bottom of their hearts and regarded him as their leader.
Yan took out four soul bones from the soul guide on his waist.
Judging by their shapes, they were a skull, a torso bone, a left arm bone, and a left leg bone.
Looking at the differently colored soul bones, everyone was surprised and delighted.
"Yan-ge, how do you have so many soul bones?"
"These four soul bones came from Tang Hao. I'm giving them to you now."
"You're giving them all to us?"
"Mm. I already have several soul bones on me. I don't need these, and it's more fitting to give them to you."
Everyone looked at each other.
There were five of them in total, but only four soul bones, which meant one person wouldn't get one.
Feng Xiaotian said:
"Back when we hunted the Wolf Bandits, I already obtained a soul bone. I'll sit out this time. You four can divide these."
Huo Wushuang laughed:
"Brother Tian, then we won't hold back."
Everyone reached an agreement.
Yan continued:
"If that's the case, then I'll distribute the soul bones myself."
"Alright."
Everyone looked forward to it.
Shui Bing'er and Ye Lingling already had one skull soul bone each. Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu had none.
Yan handed the skull soul bone to Huo Wu and said:
"Huo Wu, you're a control-type Soul Master. This skull soul bone suits you well. Take it."
"Thank you, Yan-ge."
Huo Wu accepted the soul bone, thrilled.
Yan knew that the skill attached to that skull soul bone was the Eye of Clarity. Not only would it enhance Huo Wu's spiritual power, but it would also help her stay clear-headed and rational in battle despite her fiery temperament.
Next, Yan handed the left arm soul bone, glowing faintly with a reddish light, to Huo Wushuang.
"Wushuang, this fire-attribute left arm bone is a perfect match for you. It's yours."
"Thank you, Brother Yan."
Huo Wushuang took the soul bone with excitement, unable to hide the joy in his heart.
The skill attached to that left arm soul bone was Flame Lion, which could greatly enhance the attack power of fire-attribute Soul Masters. Huo Wushuang already had explosive flame attacks, and after absorbing this soul bone, his attack power would become even more formidable.
After that, Yan handed the left leg soul bone to Ye Lingling.
"Lingling, this left leg soul bone can boost both speed and defense, which is perfect for support-type Soul Masters. Take it."
"Thank you, Brother Yan."
Ye Lingling smiled slightly and took the soul bone.
The skill attached to the soul bone was the Golden Body, which, once activated, could greatly enhance defense.
Yan now had only one soul bone left in his hand, which was undoubtedly reserved for Shui Bing'er.
This soul bone emitted a faint blue glow and appeared slightly larger than the others.
It was a torso bone the best among the four soul bones and it had a lifespan of over fifty thousand years.
Yan handed it to Shui Bing'er.
"Bing'er, this torso bone came from a phoenix soul beast and matches your Ice Phoenix Martial Soul perfectly."
"Thank you, Brother Yan."
Shui Bing'er received the soul bone, full of happiness.
Yan knew that the skill attached to that torso bone was Phoenix Heart. Not only could it enhance Shui Bing'er's constitution, but it could also greatly improve her recovery ability. If she were injured during battle, it would accelerate the healing process.
With everything arranged, the four of them sat down and began absorbing their respective soul bones.
Time passed, minute by minute.
After absorbing the soul bones, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, and Ye Lingling each gained one level of soul power.
Shui Bing'er's soul power increased by two levels, reaching level seventy-four.
Everyone was very grateful to Yan for everything he had done for them.
Huo Wu asked:
"Brother Yan, will you stay in Heaven Dou City next?"
Yan nodded.
"Qian Renxue just took over the Empire, and there are still many things to handle. I'll stay and assist her for a while.
With the Empire under her control, Bibi Dong won't interfere as much. The Elemental Academies, including yours, are safe for now.
However, Bibi Dong likely won't remain idle for long. War may still break out again in the coming years.
So you all must continue to train hard and improve your strength."
Yan knew that Bibi Dong wouldn't let things rest. The insane plan in her heart would eventually be carried out.
"Brother Yan, we'll train hard."
"Good. Also, now that Qian Renxue has taken over the Empire, she will implement major reforms, weakening the power of the nobility and favoring the common people. As a result, the major Soul Master academies will also open their doors to commoner students."
Shui Bing'er smiled and said:
"That's good. Cultivating more Soul Masters and admitting commoner students has always been the ideal of our Sky Water Academy."
Yan nodded and said:
"Xiao Tian, Huo Wu, once you return, make preparations to admit commoner students into your academies as well."
"Alright, we understand."
Everyone trusted Yan and followed his arrangements.
A few days later, Yan returned to Heaven Dou City.
Upon seeing Qian Renxue, he noticed her complexion was poor.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?"
"It's nothing too serious. Tang San and his group escaped to the Star Luo Empire, which I expected. But I didn't anticipate that Xue Xing would take one hundred thousand troops and defect to the Star Luo Empire as well."
"A hundred thousand traitorous troops isn't a small number. But those disloyal to the Empire are useless to keep."
"You're right. Traitors only waste rations and finances. I should've executed him earlier!"
"What's done is done. Don't take it too hard. What we need to do now is stabilize the Empire's situation."
"Mm, looks like I need to move faster."
The old forces of the Heaven Dou Empire were deeply rooted, and it wouldn't be easy to uproot them completely in a short time.
But the Empire was already in Qian Renxue's hands, and any force that stood in her way would be mercilessly eliminated.
After the royal palace was repaired, Qian Renxue officially ascended the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire under the identity of Xue Qinghe, and appointed Yan as the Imperial Advisor to govern the Empire alongside her.
Qian Renxue clearly understood that to consolidate her position, she must win the hearts of the people. Therefore, a series of carefully designed policies to benefit the people were implemented.
Under her leadership, the Heaven Dou Empire's economy gradually recovered, and the standard of living for the people significantly improved. Her name became deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, who began referring to her as a "benevolent ruler."
During the implementation of the new policies, Qian Renxue inevitably encountered resistance and opposition from the old forces.
Those nobles who once wielded great power were unwilling to see their interests harmed. They united to try and halt Qian Renxue's reforms.
Qian Renxue used iron-fisted measures to deal with the disobedient nobles one by one, intimidating the other forces that were still scheming.
Over the past year, under her control, the Heaven Dou Empire became increasingly stable and showed new vitality and vigor.
On the other side.
After the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Clear Sky Clan moved into Star Luo City, they received great attention and support from the Star Luo Emperor, giving them hope of reviving their clans.
The Star Luo Emperor understood that the addition of these two great clans not only enhanced the Empire's strength but also brought wisdom and honor. Their presence held immeasurable value for the future of the Star Luo Empire.
Tang San's talents were also put to use here.
He was appointed by the Star Luo Emperor as the Chief Overseer, responsible for designing and supervising the production of hidden weapons for the Empire's Weapon Bureau.
The improved Zhuge Divine Crossbow could unleash unimaginable lethality on the battlefield.
It lowered the threshold for use, allowing even ordinary soldiers without soul power or with only weak soul power to become proficient with the hidden weapon after brief training and fight against more powerful Soul Masters.
The Zhuge Divine Crossbow, one of Tang San's proudest creations, drew immense interest and praise from the Star Luo Emperor.
Its unique launching mechanism and powerful penetration capabilities demonstrated astonishing destructive power during live combat tests, stunning everyone present.
The Star Luo Emperor decided to use these hidden weapons to form an elite force, aiming to rapidly enhance the Empire's military strength and combat capability.
Without interference from Spirit Hall, Tang San could now freely create hidden weapons.
However, the manufacturing process of the Zhuge Divine Crossbow was extremely complex and costly. Even with a large investment of the Empire's resources, mass production was still unachievable.
But having some was better than having none.
The appearance of the Zhuge Divine Crossbow greatly boosted the morale of the Star Luo Empire's army.
They believed that in future battles, no matter what enemies they faced, they would be able to defend the dignity and honor of the Empire with the powerful weapons in their hands.
That night, after finishing his cultivation, Yan felt refreshed and invigorated.
While helping Qian Renxue consolidate her power, he had also been cultivating diligently. Stuck at the threshold of Level 90 for nearly a year, he had finally broken through.
This meant he could now go hunt a soul beast and obtain his ninth soul ring.
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