Chapter 230: Journey to the Body Sect
Bai Xiu Xiu was currently only dissatisfied with Tang San; she was far from outright hating him. Huo Yuhao knew that if he revealed everything now, even if Bai Xiu Xiu felt indebted to him, she might not agree to his request.
The Demon Empress, on the other hand, harbored extreme hatred toward Tang San. She would have skinned him alive if given the chance, all to avenge her husband. That was why, in Soul Land III, after the Divine Realm disappeared, the Demon Empress wreaked havoc, ultimately exterminating the Demon Spirit Great White Shark clan in one swift strike.
"Alright, can I tell my mother about this?" Bai Xiu Xiu asked.
Huo Yuhao thought for a moment. Based on what happened in Soul Land III, Tang San had likely never placed a divine sense on Xiao Bai, otherwise, she wouldn't have been killed by the Demon Empress.
Still, just to be cautious, it was best not to inform Xiao Bai right now. Who knew if she would report something unusual to Sea God Island?
The current Sea God Douluo likely had a way to communicate with Tang San.
"No need. This is a secret between you and me. Only when the time is right will you tell your mother. I will let you know when that time comes," Huo Yuhao instructed.
Then, he asked Elder Yi for help in placing a seal on Bai Xiu Xiu, preventing her from accidentally revealing their conversation.
As for Bai Xiu Xiu's ability to gather information? Huo Yuhao had full confidence in her.
She was, after all, the princess of the Demon Spirit Great White Shark clan. In the ocean, very few sea soul beasts would dare to disrespect her.
As for the Evil Demon Orcas and Deep Sea Demon Whales, those two apex predators already had a hostile relationship with Sea God Island. They would never worship the Sea God, so there was no need to bother with them.
After some time, Huo Yuhao had the Plane's Will teleport Bai Xiu Xiu away. Then, he requested another teleportation for himself to the Body Sect headquarters.
He had no interest in wasting more time on the ship.
If Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen wanted to awaken their Martial Soul's Second Awakening, they would need time though, given their talent, it would likely happen within forty nine days.
Among these Title Douluo, Huo Yuhao had the highest expectations for Kong Deming.
Based on the original story, if Kong Deming hadn't spent so much effort on soul tools, he would have undoubtedly become an Ultimate Douluo.
His current path was extremely difficult. His cultivation level limited him he simply couldn't create a Rank 10 Soul Tool yet.
But if he underwent his Second Awakening, his chances of reaching Super Douluo would increase dramatically.
Body Sect – Council Hall
The Council Hall was where the Body Sect's most important discussions took place. Only key figures within the sect were qualified to speak in this sacred place.
Sect Master Du Busi sat in a chair, flipping through a thick ledger. The records contained the names of Body Sect disciples, their soul beast hunting requirements, and a detailed list of live soul beasts that had been captured for experimentation.
After a moment, he set the ledger down on the table.
"The pairings are almost complete. Now, we just need to wait for Senior Xiao to arrive, and we can officially begin the Soul Spirit experiments," Du Busi said with a pleased expression.
As the sect master, he wanted nothing more than to see the Body Sect thrive, not wither away like the declining Tang Sect.
Across from him, Long Aotian frowned with some uncertainty.
"Teacher, are Soul Spirits truly as miraculous as you say? The Soul Ring system has existed for countless generations it is a time honored tradition. Can it really be improved upon so drastically?"
Ever since Du Busi returned from the Sun Moon Empire, he had been actively promoting the benefits of Soul Spirits throughout the sect. He had gathered opinions from disciples and prepared for large scale experimentation.
But to Long Aotian, the entire concept was unbelievable.
Based on Du Busi's descriptions, Soul Spirits sounded overwhelmingly powerful. If they were successfully implemented, the traditional Soul Ring system would be completely overturned.
In that case, the person who invented Soul Spirits would rock the foundations of the entire continent.
If they were to make a public declaration, Shrek Academy's prestige would plummet overnight.
After all, Shrek's dominance stemmed from its ability to provide Soul Masters with unparalleled benefits connections, resources, and power.
If those benefits diminished, the academy's influence would inevitably decline.
Du Busi chuckled. "Aotian, Soul Spirits are even more incredible than I described. Once Senior Xiao arrives, you will experience their benefits firsthand.
Unfortunately, since I am already a Rank 98 Super Douluo, I no longer have the opportunity to acquire a Soul Spirit."
Sitting nearby, Wei Na remained silent, listening intently.
From start to finish, her gaze never left Long Aotian, her betrothed.
Though she was a twin martial soul genius, she still ranked below Long Aotian within the Body Sect.
After all, his martial soul was his skin, and he had already achieved Silver Level Second Awakening at a young age.
He would undoubtedly reach Gold Level Second Awakening in the future.
That meant that, unless something unexpected happened, he would inherit the position of Sect Master.
To Wei Na, Soul Spirits were deeply intriguing.
Though she had never seen one, Du Busi had described their remarkable properties in great detail.
There was no doubt Soul Spirits had tremendous strategic value.
"If all of our disciples below Title Douluo could obtain Soul Spirits, our sect's overall strength would rise at an unprecedented rate.
If that happened, the Tianhun Empire would also become stronger, making the nation more secure.
After all, that was the purpose of the Body Sect as a "Guardian Sect".
But could the Soul Spirit system be introduced to the entire Tianhun Empire?"
These thoughts swirled in Wei Na's mind.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
A series of steady footsteps echoed outside the hall.
Everyone turned toward the entrance, their eyes falling upon a black robed figure wearing a mask.
Long Aotian's expression turned serious.
**"Senior, if you wished to visit the Body Sect, you could have waited at the main gates. There was no need to sneak into the Council Hall.
Doing so... damages the dignity of a true powerhouse."**
He had never seen this man before, and his aura was completely unfamiliar.
That meant this mysterious figure was an outsider.
Possibly even an enemy.
The Body Sect's headquarters was located in treacherous terrain, easy to defend but difficult to attack.
For anyone to arrive at the Council Hall undetected, their strength had to be incredible.
Suddenly, Du Busi stood up from his chair and scolded, "Aotian, do not speak to Senior Xiao like that!
Senior Xiao has come to help us obtain Soul Spirits."
Long Aotian was stunned.
"Teacher... is this the Senior Xiao you've mentioned so many times?
The one who invented Soul Spirits?"
(End of chapter.)
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