Today's battle ultimately ended with the victory of "Zhu Zhuqing."
"Zhu Zhuqing" strode out of the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena in high spirits. Today, she finally understood what it felt like when, a few days ago, the other version of herself had fought one against seven. The feeling was unforgettable—absolutely intoxicating.
After meeting Zhou Sidong and the other version of herself who were waiting outside, the three walked away together.
Because the Zhu Zhuqing of the main world had been disguised by Qian Renxue, she appeared completely unfamiliar, inside and out.
The preliminaries had only just begun; there would be plenty of matches ahead. The two Zhu Zhuqings would take turns competing—today one would go up, in a few days the other. No matter who fought, the other would remain disguised.
Only in this way could they ensure that the secret of having two Zhu Zhuqings would not be discovered.
"Zhuqing, congratulations on defeating Tianshui Academy. How do you feel?"Zhou Sidong asked with a smile.
"I feel great. I never imagined that one day I'd be able to fight seven opponents alone. I really never thought it possible. And to defeat Tianshui Academy of all teams—back then, they caused us no small amount of trouble."
"Zhu Zhuqing" couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Tianshui Academy's overall strength ranked among the top three in the Heaven Dou City division this year. For such a team to be effortlessly defeated one-against-seven by "Zhu Zhuqing" could only be attributed to the power of soul bones.
Of course, having soul bones and not having them were two entirely different things.
At this moment, the members of Shrek Academy leaving the Great Soul Arena looked utterly dejected.
Zhu Zhuqing's performances in these two matches had been far too eye-catching. The strength she displayed was overwhelming, leaving Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others feeling both furious and deeply uneasy.
They were furious because Zhu Zhuqing showed no regard for Shrek Academy's reputation, humiliating them in front of tens of thousands of spectators and severely injuring them. As a result, during today's match against Elephant Armored Academy, Dai Mubai and the others suffered a relapse of their injuries and lost the match, turning Shrek Academy into the laughingstock of Heaven Dou City.
There was also Yu Xiaogang's involvement. His reputation was simply too rotten. With the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament underway, forces from all sides had gathered, and people from all over the Douluo Continent had flooded in to watch the matches.
Thus, Yu Xiaogang's scandals were only whispered about in private as after-dinner gossip. Bringing them into the open would only disgrace oneself.
What worried them even more was that as Zhu Zhuqing's strength continued to rise, Shrek Academy's true enemy—Zhou Sidong—had yet to appear. Moreover… this man was practically at odds with everyone in Shrek Academy. And Zhu Zhuqing was Zhou Sidong's partner. The two of them together were enough to make people suffocate.
"Zhu Zhuqing… Zhou Sidong… if these two aren't eliminated, they'll be a massive threat in the future!"
Inside Tang San's dormitory.
Tang Hao sighed heavily, his brow furrowed. "I never expected that after following Zhou Sidong, Zhu Zhuqing would obtain two soul bones. Based on what you described today, those soul bones she absorbed definitely didn't come from me."
Tang San frowned deeply, then suddenly his eyes lit up. "In that case, there's only one possibility… the soul bones were most likely absorbed by Zhou Sidong!"
"That explanation makes the most sense."Tang Hao nodded in agreement.
"Father, Zhou Sidong must die!"Tang San clenched his brows tightly. Thinking of his father's severed leg filled him with pain so intense he could barely breathe.
"Xiao San, you're far from being Zhou Sidong's match. Even I am no longer his opponent. The only thing you must do now is endure. A little impatience can ruin a grand plan."
Seeing the rage on his son's face and the killing intent he could not conceal, Tang Hao sighed softly and tried to persuade him.
"Father, since we can't do anything to Zhou Sidong directly, then let's target his parents. That would turn our disadvantage into an advantage. We might even be able to coerce him that way."
Tang San spoke with an eerie smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Xiao San, Zhou Sidong's parents have long vanished without a trace. I've already thought of this approach. Presumably, Zhou Sidong prepared for it long ago."
Hearing this, Tang San flew into a rage. "He's always one step ahead of me, stronger than me in every way! And now he's caused you to suffer so much. If I don't kill Zhou Sidong, I'm unworthy to be your son!"
"…"
Tang Hao remained silent for a long time before patting his son's shoulder. "Xiao San, it's good that you have this resolve. But the two of us alone are weak. We need to find a backer."
"A backer?" Tang San pondered slightly. "Who would still be willing to help us now?"
"There is one person," Tang Hao said, his eyes lighting up.
"Who?"
"Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Tang San shook his head immediately. "Zhou Sidong's background is complicated, and Sect Master Ning values利益 above all else. Getting him to help us against Zhou Sidong won't be easy. Not to mention Zhou Sidong's extremely delicate relationship with the imperial family—even if Ning Fengzhi were willing, he'd still have to act with the imperial family's interests in mind."
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou imperial family were interdependent—something everyone on the Douluo Continent knew.
"I'm no longer at my peak and can't protect you," Tang Hao said, looking at Tang San with a complex expression. "And this tournament is being held under the watch of the Spirit Hall. I'm afraid they may make a move against you."
He sighed again. "You child… with your current strength, it's still questionable whether you can even make it through the preliminaries…"
Shrek Academy had already lost two consecutive matches. In the first match against Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team, Tang San had been beaten by Zhu Zhuqing so badly he was nearly crippled. This indirectly led to their defeat against Elephant Armored Academy in the second match. Morale was a serious problem.
An air of despair hung over Shrek Academy. Not only because of the losses, but also because of the terrifying strength Zhu Zhuqing had displayed in two consecutive matches—enough to make everyone fear her.
"Even if you can't make it to the finals, during the tournament period, all killing is strictly forbidden in Heaven Dou City. I believe Zhou Sidong won't take such a reckless risk. Once the tournament ends, you'll leave Heaven Dou City with me."
Tang Hao said all this, yet Tang San seemed distracted, his mind heavy with worries.
"Father… am I really no match for Zhou Sidong?"
Tang San had never been one to accept defeat. In his previous life, after enduring endless scorn within the Tang Sect, he had ultimately created its supreme hidden weapon—the Buddha's Fury Lotus.
As a transmigrator, Tang San possessed things others never could: Xuantian Skill, the Xuantian Treasure Record, hidden weapon techniques, and countless designs. He had believed he could recreate glory on this continent and make the name "Tang Sect" resound throughout Douluo.
But over the past two-plus years, Tang San had suffered setback after setback, and Zhou Sidong's shadow loomed behind nearly every one of them.
Zhou Sidong—this name had become Tang San's lifelong nightmare, impossible to shake.
"Father, is there any shortcut to rapidly increase soul power?"
Facing Tang San's expectant gaze, Tang Hao wanted to say yes.
But the truth was—there wasn't.
All the immortal herbs Tang San spoke of had been taken away by Zhou Sidong, not leaving even a scrap behind. As a result, father and son had suffered greatly at Dugu Bo's hands.
"The path of cultivation emphasizes steady progress," Tang Hao said. "I know you're eager for revenge, but haste changes nothing. All you can do now is endure. Only then can you defeat—"
"Endure? Endure again!" Tang San snapped. "I've already endured enough! Why does Zhou Sidong get to monopolize the immortal herbs? What am I inferior to him in? And Zhu Zhuqing—boosted by soul bones and immortal herbs—her soul power leaped far beyond ours. Even though we're all Soul Ancestors, the seven of us together still weren't her match alone! I don't want to live like this for a single more day!"
Tang San's eyes were bloodshot, his body trembling as he finished speaking.
Seeing his son like this, Tang Hao's heart ached even more.
Suddenly, Tang San looked up sharply at Tang Hao. "Father, I have twin martial souls. If I abandon the Blue Silver Grass and focus solely on the Clear Sky Hammer… the Clear Sky Hammer is the number one weapon martial soul on the continent. That alone would make Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing fear me."
Hearing this, the veins on Tang Hao's forehead bulged as he stared straight at his son. "Xiao San, have you forgotten what I told you when you were young? Repeat it."
"B-but… Father… I—"
Tang San subconsciously shrank back. Tang Hao was terrifying at this moment; the temperature in the dormitory seemed to plummet, making Tang San extremely uncomfortable.
"Without Father's permission, you must never attach any soul rings to your second martial soul."
Tang San slowly lowered his head and said weakly, utterly dejected.
"Since you know that, why knowingly violate it?"
Facing his father's reproach, Tang San took a deep breath. "Father, Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing have gone too far! I can't resign myself to always lagging behind others—I must take action! The Clear Sky Hammer is the world's number one weapon soul, and your name alone once made the entire soul master world tremble. If I focus on my second martial soul, even slightly, I might stand a chance in the next clash with them."
Tang San's intentions were good, but he didn't understand the deeper dangers involved.
"Xiao San, no matter what you think, your second martial soul must never receive a soul ring. This is my final warning to you!"
With that, Tang Hao slowly stood up. "Recently, I need to return to Yuexuan to discuss some matters with your aunt. And… stay away from that fraudulent teacher of yours who lacks any real ability."
After seeing his father off, Tang San finally let out a breath of relief.
Tang Hao's expression just now had been extremely grave. He had always placed great expectations on Tang San.
Now that Tang San had even proposed focusing on the Clear Sky Hammer, it naturally touched Tang Hao's bottom line. How could he not be angry?
"Knock, knock, knock…"
No sooner had Tang Hao left than Yu Xiaogang arrived at Tang San's door and knocked.
"Xiao San, it's me. Are you in?"
Yu Xiaogang came alone, maneuvering his wheelchair.
"Teacher?"
Tang San was about to open the door when his father's warning echoed in his mind:
"Stay away from that fraudulent teacher of yours who lacks any real ability!"
Tang San stopped in his tracks.
"Xiao San, are you there? Open the door! I've thought of a way to rapidly increase your strength!"
"Increase my strength?"
Tang San froze slightly. Unable to suppress his desire to grow stronger and erase Zhou Sidong from existence, he stepped forward and opened the door.
"Teacher," Tang San said respectfully.
"You seem to be in a good mood," Yu Xiaogang said.
In truth, he himself had been racking his brains for a long time and had finally come up with a method to quickly boost strength.
For Tang San—who refused to live in anyone else's shadow—it was like timely rain after a drought.
"Teacher, is what you said true? There's really a way to greatly increase my strength?"Tang San asked eagerly, his eyes full of hope.
He wanted power too badly. Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing were pressing down on him so hard he could barely breathe.
"I've discussed this with Erlong and Flander," Yu Xiaogang said confidently, clenching his fists. "We plan to focus on nurturing you, Xiao San."
"What method?"Tang San felt a warmth in his heart, completely forgetting his father's warning.
"Xiao San, today I saw that what Zhu Zhuqing used was a soul bone skill. The benefits of soul bones—you're very familiar with them."
Tang San nodded immediately.
Everyone wanted soul bones, but not everyone could have them.
"Pack your things, Xiao San. Erlong, Flander, Zhao Wuji, and I will accompany you to the Sunset Forest," Yu Xiaogang urged.
"Sunset Forest?"Tang San thought for a moment, then asked, "Teacher… you're not planning to hunt soul beasts to obtain soul bones, are you?"
Since Tang San had guessed it, Yu Xiaogang could only admit it. "That's right. Ordinary soul beasts have only a one-in-a-thousand chance of dropping soul bones. Ten-thousand-year soul beasts are better—though nowhere near guaranteed like hundred-thousand-year ones, which we dare not even think about. So we'll settle for the next best thing. With the combined strength of the three of them, dealing with some ten-thousand-year soul beasts will be more than enough. Your soul power is already level forty-two. Absorbing one or two soul bones will be easy for you."
"This is Shrek Academy's first time participating in the All-Continent Elite Tournament. Losing the first two matches has already deeply hurt Flander. And Zhu Zhuqing's two soul bones—each over ten thousand years—have driven Dai Mubai nearly mad with resentment. This time, we're putting everything on the line. Not only to defeat Zhu Zhuqing in the tournament and avenge everyone, but also for one more crucial reason…"
Yu Xiaogang's face grew heavy, murderous intent flickering in his eyes.
"What reason?" Tang San asked.
"Zhou Sidong, of course! That bastard ruined me! He even spread rumors in Heaven Dou City, turning me into a villain beyond redemption, utterly destroying my reputation. Xiao San, look at me… do you really think your teacher is that vicious?"
Facing Yu Xiaogang's earnest gaze, Tang San hesitated, not knowing how to answer.
Because the rumors circulating in Heaven Dou City were largely true. As Yu Xiaogang's disciple, Tang San knew many of the inside details. It was hard to deny them…
Seeing Tang San remain silent, his expression stiff, Yu Xiaogang smiled. "Silence is golden, Xiao San. You believe in your teacher, don't you?"
He patted Tang San's shoulder heavily, completely unaware of the subtle change in his disciple's expression.
Yu Xiaogang and his group set off with Tang San. This time, Flander was going all in. Even if it cost him his life, he would hunt as many ten-thousand-year soul beasts as possible. As long as a soul bone appeared, it would go to Tang San.
Only then could Shrek Academy avoid being eliminated in the preliminaries.
—
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
Tang Yuehua's sudden visit left Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo puzzled. As a figure whose status rivaled Ning Fengzhi's, her personal arrival clearly meant she had a purpose.
Ning Fengzhi dared not delay and personally led the two Titled Douluo out to welcome her.
"Lady Yuehua's arrival truly brings honor to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect," Ning Fengzhi said with a gentle smile.
"You flatter me, Sect Master Ning," Tang Yuehua replied with a smile of her own.
After entering the main hall together, Tang Yuehua got straight to the point.
"I have come with one piece of good news and one piece of bad news. Sect Master Ning, which would you like to hear first?"
Ning Fengzhi exchanged glances with Sword and Bone Douluo, unsure of her intent.
"Then… the good news first," Ning Fengzhi said after a moment's thought.
Tang Yuehua came from the Clear Sky Sect and held a high position. If this news involved the long-sealed Clear Sky Sect, it would certainly interest him.
Seeing this, Tang Yuehua said, "The good news is that the Clear Sky Sect intends to cooperate with your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
At these words, Ning Fengzhi's body shook. He looked at her in disbelief. "Does this mean the Clear Sky Sect plans to re-emerge?"
"That's right," Tang Yuehua nodded, sighing inwardly.
In truth, the Clear Sky Sect was already gone. As the only direct descendant still active outside, Tang Yuehua could be considered its acting sect master—though she had neither power nor influence, with only Tang Hao, a single Soul Sage, under her command.
Upon hearing that the Clear Sky Sect was re-emerging and willing to cooperate, Ning Fengzhi and the two Douluo were overjoyed.
"It is my great honor that your sect would make such a choice," Ning Fengzhi said, unable to suppress his smile.
Though the Clear Sky Sect had been sealed away for many years, it had once been the number one sect in the world. Its foundations were unimaginably deep.
"Then… what is the bad news?"Bone Douluo asked uneasily.
Good news and bad news came together. After Tang Yuehua announced cooperation, the surprise made him uneasy.
Back then, the conflict between the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall had been earth-shaking, forcing the sect to seal its mountain. More than a decade had passed—why emerge now, and why seek cooperation? There had to be a purpose.
Sure enough, Tang Yuehua's expression grew desolate. She sighed softly and said, "Sect Master Ning, do you know about the destruction of the Strength Clan a year ago?"
"That incident caused quite a stir in Heaven Dou City. Of course I know. Could this be related to the Strength Clan's annihilation?" Ning Fengzhi asked curiously.
"Yes. After the Strength Clan was wiped out, the entire Douluo Continent fell into panic. The perpetrator dared to exterminate a clan within Heaven Dou City itself—such audacity is beyond ordinary people."
"…"
Tang Yuehua clenched her teeth. "To be honest… the Clear Sky Sect—"
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