Peerless: Gu Master Transforms Douluo.

Do I have a lover?
Upon hearing these meaningful words, Tang Yin was suddenly jolted.

Where does he find a lover now?

"Do you have a lover? If you don't answer after being asked three times, the punishment is death."

Hearing such urging, Tang Yin hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.

"……No."

Snapped!
A golden light emerged from the void and struck Tang Yin hard, easily tearing the clothes on his back and revealing a shocking bloodstain.

"what--"

Tang Yin couldn't help but scream.

This lash not only injures the body, but also causes pain that penetrates to the very soul.

Tang Yin had only recently recovered from serious injuries, and now his soul power was completely locked up, and he could not release his martial soul, so he was naturally unable to resist.

“Lying will be punished with a lash. Answering a question and then lying again will result in death.”

Tang Yin felt a wave of dizziness and utterly wronged.

With his handsome appearance, he has rejected many girls who have been flirting with him over the years. He dreamt of Xiao Wu's every smile and frown, so he would never be interested in anyone else!
Does that mean lovers from memories count?
It definitely doesn't count!
It was only because of Xiao Wu's existence in his memory that Tang Yin secretly harbored some dark thoughts.

But this is just wishful thinking.

How can something that hasn't happened be considered?
So, how can I put this into words?
Hmm? Look me in the eyes and answer me!

"Do you have a lover?"

The emotionless voice rang out again.

"Yes," Tang Yin said through gritted teeth.

What else could he say? The situation was beyond his control. Ning Rongrong, the mastermind behind Qiankun Wenqing Valley, was a complete idiot and had to simply comply with her.

Elder Xuan, who was watching Tang Yin, was somewhat bewildered. What had happened?

He couldn't hear the voices, but seeing Tang Yin being whipped for no reason, Elder Xuan had a bad feeling.

Could it be that this is not the place where the divine inheritance is found?
After all, only a legendary god could suppress him, a level 98 Super Douluo, without any effort.

He had been so smug before, saying that Tang Yin had struck it lucky and that he would surely be blessed with good fortune after surviving a great calamity. But it turned out like this?

No, don't panic. Maybe it's just a test from the gods.

We must have faith in Tang Yin's talent. We're trapped here now, and whether we can get out depends entirely on Tang Yin's performance.

"Who is your lover?" a calm voice asked.

“…Xiao Wu.”

Tang Yin finally stammered out the answer.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the Nine-Colored Goddess, who was high in the sky, was stunned. After sensing Tang Yin's emotional response again and confirming that he was not lying, she frowned slightly, as if she had thought of something.

"Is the Xiao Wu you're talking about the soul beast inside your body?"

With a flash of golden light, the Wood Vine Serpent soul spirit within Tang Yin manifested on his body, then humanized with a bewildered expression.

Tang Yin: ?
Is he the kind of person who would harm a soul beast?

Even a soul won't do!
“It’s Xiao Wu, who became a god ten thousand years ago,” Tang Yin replied, forcing a smile.

Upon hearing such a bizarre answer, Ning Rongrong was first taken aback, and then couldn't help but reveal a gossipy smile on her face.

Third Brother's choice of successor is truly outrageous!
Trying to undermine the sea god's territory? They're really audacious.

Xiao Wu is Third Brother's Achilles' heel!
If my third brother finds out about this, he'll definitely be asking for death!

Even Ning Rongrong, who was standing right in front of her, couldn't stand it anymore. If it weren't for Tang San's sake, she would have given him dozens of lashes and driven him to another courtyard.

However, given this young man's status, it's impossible that he's ever met Xiao Wu from the God Realm, yet he's now confidently declaring that his lover is Xiao Wu.

It's so weird.

It's impossible that the other person saw Xiaowu in their dream, right?

Or did the other person see a statue of Xiao Wu while studying at Shrek Academy, and then fall in love with this fairy-like woman because of her beauty?

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up, but quickly cooled down.

Don't I and Zhu Qing also have statues standing in Shrek Academy?

Ning Rongrong believed that the charm of the two of them was definitely no less than that of Xiao Wu.

So, does this guy have some kind of weird fetish?
Sensing the emotions of the person and the soul below, Ning Rongrong felt as if she had discovered a blind spot she had overlooked.

"Then let me ask you, why do you like Xiao Wu?"

The calm voice paused for a moment, then asked.

Tang Yin was prepared for this question long ago. He was certain that Ning Rongrong couldn't read his mind, so as long as he was half-truthful on this kind of question, she wouldn't be able to see through his lie at all.

"Because I admire the story of Tang San and Xiao Wu going through hardships together, especially their sincere feelings of being willing to give their lives for each other in times of danger."

"I also hope that I can have a partner who is willing to give everything for their beloved, even if the other person is a soul beast, I will not mind at all."

"If I could truly find such a wonderful match, I would dedicate my life to protecting her, without hesitation, until the very end!"

Hearing Tang Yin's heartfelt words, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but smile.

It turns out this guy admires the love story of Third Brother and Xiao Wu, which made her genuinely believe that Tang Yin had designs on a married woman.

What a devoted person!

In this respect, Tang Yin is somewhat like his third brother, which explains why he was chosen as his successor. He even has the grass snake spirit beast as a spirit ring, so perhaps the scene of resurrecting his lover will reappear later.

Just like my third brother back then.

Clearly, Ning Rongrong had never seen such a novel thing as a spirit before, and she directly mistook the spirit on Tang Yin's body for a sacrificial spirit beast.

However, the test of love will not end so easily.

Although this "Qiankun Wenqing" was just a rehearsal that started ahead of time, at least Third Brother had given prior notice and specifically organized it for this heir, so I must take it seriously now.

At this moment, Ning Rongrong's true nature as a little devil was revealed.

Having been bored in the God Realm for over twenty years, she finally had some fun and became interested in Tang Yin's explanation, so she wouldn't let it go so easily.

Consider this a test of Tang Yin's character.

Although what he just said sounded nice, his actual performance in practice is still uncertain.

It's not because of the statue that I'm being given a hard time.

"You said you were willing to give everything for your partner, but words are not enough. If I were to ask you to give up a part of your body now, I would help you find the right match you want. Would you be willing?"

The calm voice rang out again, but Tang Yin seemed to detect a sinister undertone in it, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.

Tang Yin: How could I not want to?

Although he didn't know what Ning Rongrong had misunderstood, and even said she would help him find a suitable match, he could only agree.

Otherwise, he would be saying one thing and meaning another.

Refusing would only make things worse.

Tang Yin forced a smile and replied, "I'm willing."

Then a golden blade appeared out of thin air in front of him, and a calm voice said indifferently, "Then castrate yourself."

Tang Yin was completely stunned. He never expected that Ning Rongrong would ask him to do such a thing!

This is absolutely outrageous!

How did the clever and mischievous little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School become such a strange person? I'm so angry and cold! Where's Oscar? Help!

Tang Yin felt he had been set up by the gods. He had reason to suspect that the gods were targeting him, but he had no evidence. "Do we really have to cut it?"

Tang Yin asked subconsciously.

"You don't have a choice."

The calm voice turned cold: "You just said you were willing to give everything for your beloved, just like Tang San did. Now you regret it?"

It is impossible to regret.

It's just a few pieces of soft flesh, so I can just cut it. Do you think I won't be able to get it back after I become a god?

Thinking of this, Tang Yin's eyes were filled with determination. He slowly raised his hand and touched the sharp blade in front of him.

"I'm willing, but I want to make one request."

"explain."

"I don't need you to find me a good match. If there really is one, I'll find it myself, okay?"

"can."

"it is good!"

Tang Yin's eyes were bloodshot. He raised his hand and brought down the knife, a flash of golden light.

puff--

A sharp pain shot through Tang Yin, and all she could see went blank.

"Blind love goes against worldly ethics and is unacceptable. But those who are sincere and willing to sacrifice for love are worthy of pity. First round, sincerity passes the test."

Did you pass?
Tang Yin also sensed that something was wrong.

Looking down, he realized that the source of the excruciating pain was his thigh; he had only hit the groin area of ​​his thigh.

RNM, are you trying to mess with me like I'm some kind of superhuman?!
That despicable Ning Rongrong, he'll remember this grudge.

Tang Yin collapsed to the ground with a sigh of relief, still drenched in cold sweat.

For a man, certain things are even more important than life itself.

Thankfully, it wasn't actually cut off; it almost traumatized him. He'll definitely have a good time after leaving Qiankun Wenqing Valley.

The vine snake spirit beside him looked at Tang Yin with a slight puzzlement. As golden light descended from above, the two of them were bathed in healing light, and the spirit quickly returned to Tang Yin's spiritual sea.

Tang Yin looked at her healed wounds and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He could feel the hidden injuries he had sustained from the exploding rings beginning to heal under the healing light, and soon he was completely healed.

Even the slightly mottled soul power within him, which had been affected by the Eight Spider Lances' devouring, was gradually purified under this light.

It truly lives up to its reputation as divine power.

At this moment, Tang Yin felt as if he had been transported to another world.

Thankfully, it's over.

He was genuinely afraid that Ning Rongrong would cause him some more trouble, and it seemed that the true form of the God Realm wasn't here.

However, there is actually a second challenge waiting for Tang Yin.

As for Elder Xuan, who was watching the show from the sidelines.

Ning Rongrong couldn't be bothered to lay a hand on that old man; it would only dirty her hands.

……

Meanwhile, the Soul Master Competition has reached its final round.

Shrek versus the Spirit Tower.

Unsurprisingly, the Spirit Pagoda emerged victorious in this civil war.

The champion belongs to the Spirit Pagoda!
"Champion! Champion!"

It's unclear who started shouting it first, but those two words quickly became unstoppable, sweeping across the entire audience like a tidal wave.

The Spirit Pagoda deserves the championship.

The appearance of spirits is a technology that can change the continent!

Even though this seemingly short final was a team match that decided the outcome in a single game, it still brought the atmosphere of the entire venue to its climax.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and everyone stared wide-eyed, as if trying to imprint this Soul Master Competition, which was destined to be recorded in history, into their minds.

The afternoon's championship award ceremony was not open to the public, and no accidents occurred; the prizes were awarded as scheduled.

The original prize for the champion was a level 9 soul tool, and the runner-up was a level 8 soul tool.

However, as the final champion and runner-up teams of the Soul Master Competition, Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy naturally did not choose soul tools, but soul bones of equal value.

Although the Soul Master Competition has ended, undercurrents are already surging beneath the surface.

It's getting dark.

In a hotel belonging to the Hongchen family, representatives from six forces—the Star Luo Empire, the Heavenly Soul Empire, the Body Sect, Shrek Academy, the Spirit Pagoda, and the Mingde Hall—have gathered to discuss the details of their follow-up plans.

If Huo Yuhao hadn't intervened at the beginning, Du Busi and Jing Hongchen would probably have started fighting the moment they met.

Even others were incredulous when they saw that the Spirit Pagoda had actually reached a cooperation agreement with the Hongchen family, and even won over the Mingde Hall.

This is tantamount to cutting off the Sun Moon Empire's lifeline!
Without Mingdetang's support, the plan is already halfway to success!
Of course, Mingdetang did have its own requirements: attacks should only target Xu Tianran and the Holy Spirit Cult, and should not be directed at innocent civilians.

The group naturally had no objection to this request, as they also loved peace, and this was the key to the decapitation plan.

Regardless of whether Mingdetang's cooperation is genuine, as long as the tyrant Xu Tianran dies, the mainland war won't break out in the short term.

As for the Holy Spirit Cult, the evil spirit masters have already found a way to die!
The details of the plan were added in an orderly manner.

On the Sun Moon Empire's side, Xu Tianran was also carrying out his own plans.

"How's the setup going?"

Xu Tianran leaned against the soft couch, squinting as he stared at a black-clad assassin kneeling not far in front of the couch.

"Your Majesty, the arrangements are complete. We have heavily guarded the east, south, and north directions, all commanded by level nine soul masters, and we also have more than five level nine fixed-position soul-guided cannon shells. Moreover, thanks to our deliberate leak, they already know about this situation."

"How's it going in the west?" Xu Tianran sneered.

The black-clad assassin replied, "The west is also ready. Apart from the sects and academies that have disappeared in Mingdu, everyone else has gathered in the west. We are still giving them one last chance."

Xu Tianran nodded and said, "Alright, but these people's defection is not important. Keep a close eye on the top eight teams. Maintain a high alert for the next two days. Go down there."

"Yes," the assassin replied respectfully, then vanished into the darkness.

Looking at the empty room, Xu Tianran wore a thoughtful expression.

This plan is an open strategy. Shrek and his group might not necessarily break out from the west after they find out, but breaking out from other directions would only take more effort. As long as they can capture these people, it would be worth it even if there are heavy casualties.

Xu Tianran actually had a gut feeling.

Perhaps these people will secretly unite and launch an attack against me?
This wasn't just a rumor; Xu Tianran's intuition, as a titled Douluo, had given him a bad feeling these past few days.

But this is also part of the plan.

Not long ago, I had already contacted Jing Hongchen and obtained several level-nine soul tools from Mingde Hall for self-defense. With the cooperation of the Holy Spirit Sect, the palace's defenses have also been greatly strengthened.

If they dare to come, we will make sure they suffer a crushing defeat!

"Hopefully they will make the right choice."

Breaking through to the west is the best option.

If anyone overestimates their abilities and attempts to launch a sneak attack on the palace, Dragon Emperor Douluo will intervene.

With this Limit Douluo on their side, how could they possibly lose? (End of Chapter)