Douluo Continent: The Martial Soul Tu Shan Su Su, a tangled web of fate.

Chapter 97 The Murderer? The Ancestral Tomb? I, Tu Shan Hong Hong, have never lost!

"The murderer, the ancestral tomb?"

Lin Jiuxuan held the slightly yellowed piece of paper, her brows furrowed, as if she could wring water out of it.

"I didn't break it, it was Xiaobai, it was Xiaobai who did it!"

Su Su hurriedly tried to explain, her eyes filled with panic, afraid that Lin Jiuxuan would blame her.

"Okay, I understand. Go have fun."

Lin Jiuxuan responded absentmindedly, his mind already wandering elsewhere.

What do these two sentences mean?

The murderer? Whose? Great-grandfather? My own spendthrift grandfather?

But it's hard to be sure if this thing is real!

Lin Jiuxuan didn't really want to get involved, but then he remembered that it concerned his ancestors.

Anyway, the Central Plains Festival is coming soon.

It wouldn't hurt to go and take a look.

Even if it's a conspiracy, once it starts, it'll start again. Rather than passively responding, it's better to take the initiative.

Lin Jiuxuan has already prepared for the worst.

The Lin family has had only one son per generation for generations. Starting with the old Grand Tutor Lin Zhentian, there has only been one burial site, located in the Lin Garden in the north of Tiandou City, next to the imperial mausoleum.

Just in case,

Lin Jiuxuan specially invited the old poison master Dugu Bo.

"You rascal! You always order me around; I'm practically your servant!"

Dugu Bo complained, half-jokingly.

"Isn't this because you haven't been around for a while, so I brought you out for some fresh air?" Lin Jiuxuan said with an awkward smile.

"However, I am indeed quite interested in what you've said!"

"Grand Tutor Lin is indeed admirable. If he truly died at the hands of a villain, I would be willing to do my part!"

Dugu Bo's voice was deep. He had grown up listening to the stories of the old Grand Tutor, and this was one of the reasons why he was willing to become a Heavenly Dou Attendant.

"But this place is so big, and there are no signs except for a few words. How am I supposed to find it?"

Dugu Bo frowned.

The Lin family is considered a top-tier noble family, and has received many favors from the royal family.

The entire forest covers an area of ​​three to four hundred acres and is lush and verdant as far as the eye can see.

But only three or four small hills are particularly noticeable.

"Of course, we should go to our great-grandfather's grave first!"

The two followed the winding path and climbed up the most majestic hill.

At the summit, a tall tombstone stands majestically, inscribed with several large characters:

[Tomb of Grand Tutor Lin Zhentian of the Heavenly Dou Dynasty, carved by his disciple Xue Li and son Lin Langtian]

The tombstone is made of an extraordinary material, and despite enduring countless storms, it remains as smooth and new as ever.

"There seems to be something here!"

Dugu Bo swept his spiritual power across the tombstone and pointed to the empty space beside it.

Soil can block spiritual energy, and it is extremely disrespectful to look into someone else's grave.

It was only because of the special circumstances that the old poison master would not have done this, no matter how eccentric his personality was.

"Dig it up and take a look!"

After Lin Jiuxuan spoke, Dugu Bo no longer held back. As his soul power surged, dirt flew everywhere.

Before long, a pit about two or three meters deep was revealed.

A small black box lay quietly at the bottom of the pit.

They want to kill me, they all want to kill me!

Lin Jiuxuan carefully opened the box.

Inside was a stack of yellowed letters.

The handwriting is illegible.

However, it was strikingly similar to the piece of paper that had been found earlier.

Haha, too bad I outlasted them all!

[That old bastard looked down on me? I didn't even look down on him, how dare he look down on me? That old codger actually tried to kill me. That old codger is dead, I outlived him.]

The dog emperor wanted to kill me. The dog emperor is dead!

Lin Jiuxuan frowned deeply as she looked at the messy manuscript. The more she looked, the more something seemed amiss.

This reads like a diary, or perhaps some kind of rambling nonsense. And what's more, it's a father-son relationship?

Why do they act like enemies?

In a daze, Lin Jiuxuan thought of his cheap father. Could this all be a tradition?

Something's wrong! That butler, Lin Youlu, is acting strangely. His spirit rings are off. He went from six rings to five. He spotted me. He wants to kill me. Little Black is acting strangely too; his eyes are terrifying! He wants to kill me.

[That steward is after the old man's secret treasure. Yes, the Spirit Hall. He must be a spy for the Spirit Hall.]

He tried to kill me again. He discovered the assassin.

I'm going to die! If I die! He's the killer! He's the killer!

[Revenge! Avenge me!]

"Heh heh~ Your Lin family is really in chaos!" the old poisoner said with a sigh.

"Alas! For someone as wise as the Grand Tutor to have such a son is truly..."

The old poisoner, at this moment, completely...

They took it as a prank by the spendthrift Lin Langtian.

Considering what this man has done, it's not hard to understand.

Lin Jiuxuan also shook his head. In the words of his hometown, it was a combination of madness and paranoia.

Given his spoiled and wasteful nature, isn't it normal for others to look at him with new respect?

And yet he always acts as if there are treacherous subjects trying to harm me.

And then there's this whole "last words" or "final testament" thing. If it were thousands of years from now, maybe some people would actually believe it.

Unfortunately, his glorious deeds are still being told and sung!

Still trying to frame Lao Lu?

But what about those five spirit rings and six spirit rings?

Isn't Lao Lu a Soul Master?

Even if someone is completely out of their mind, they can't possibly misread the spirit rings, right?

Lin Jiuxuan also felt that Lao Lu was somewhat mysterious. He couldn't tell from his appearance, but he just had this intuition!

Oh well, whatever. So what if he's a spy for the Spirit Hall?

For the sake of our long-standing friendship,

Give him whatever treasure he wants!

Lin Jiuxuan didn't take this little incident to heart, nor did she tell Lao Lu, lest it cause further discord.

Life has returned to its monotonous routine of going to work, home, and back again.

After the Soul Master Competition ended, Lin Jiuxuan fused with the 50,000-year-old head soul bone.

He broke through to the Soul King level in one fell swoop.

However, after becoming a Soul King, it seems that one enters another realm.

The rate of cultivation growth decreased drastically in an instant.

Even a soul bone that's been around for 50,000 years only increases by a little over three levels, less than four.

This greatly disappointed him.

Fortunately, his increased mental strength soothed his wounded heart.

Now, his mental power has reached the Mustard Seed Realm.

Furthermore, the head bone granted him a brand new soul skill: [Soul Shock].

He concentrated all his spiritual power, amplified it through his soul bone, and released it instantly from his eyes, causing intense mental damage.

If the difference in mental strength is too great, one can instantly annihilate the enemy, or even briefly control their mind.

The piece that Qian Daoliu gave him was a right arm bone, about 3 years old.

Seahorse Douluo and Sea Demon Douluo each obtained a 4-year-old left leg bone and a 5-year-old right leg bone, respectively.

Dugu Yan was still thinking of giving Lin Jiuxuan a piece of the soul bone that the old poisoner had given her.

He rejected me.

He's only missing one more torso soul bone to complete his full set of soul bones.

It's just that the age limit is a bit low.

If other Title Douluos knew his thoughts, they would probably be furious and wish they could skin him alive to vent their anger.

But he knew just how incredibly powerful that little punk really was!

Compared to them, I'm not even a beggar.

"Sigh!" Lin Jiuxuan shook his head and said self-deprecatingly:

"Having a soul bone is already a blessing! What more could you want!"

"Let's raise my soul power level first. If I find a suitable one, I'll just cut off my own limbs and replace them!"

Lin Jiuxuan casually waved his hand, and with a bang, a half-foot-deep fist imprint was instantly left on the red copper iron wall standing on the training ground.

A person who isn't ruthless won't stand firm! Falling behind invites attack; development is the only way forward!

He went through nine years of compulsory education.

"Level 58 in less than a month! It seems spending money is the universal rule!"

Lin Jiuxuan looked at the fist imprint and chuckled.

Perhaps it's true that appearance reflects the heart, but he suddenly felt that the sky seemed bluer than usual today, like a vast sea dike.

This was not his imagination.

Old Lu, who was guarding the door, also raised his head, his eyes revealing a solemn expression.

Qianrenxue frowned slightly, a strange sense of disgust suddenly welling up in her heart.

She put down the official documents in her hand and involuntarily looked into the distance.

"Where is Lin Jiuxuan, the blasphemer?"

A majestic and chilling voice echoed over Tiandou City, as sharp and biting as the winter wind.

The azure sky seemed to sense the killing intent, rippling with waves of unease, undercurrents surging, and danger lurking everywhere.

The entire Heaven Dou City was under this oppressive force.

It appears extremely fragile, like a lone rock in the ocean, which could be swallowed up by giant waves at any moment.

Countless highly skilled martial spirit masters leaped onto rooftops and climbed high mountains.

But faced with that unpredictable sky, all words stuck in their throats.

They remembered,

The battle at the Heavenly Soul Temple a year ago.

I recalled the catastrophe that destroyed a quarter of Tiandou City.

They were filled with fear and unease; was another catastrophe about to befall them?

Having learned from past mistakes,

They dared not resist, dared not hesitate for a moment, and turned around to flee in terror with their relatives.

Countless citizens also have memories, and Tiandou City instantly descended into chaos.

"Is my Tian Dou team truly doomed?"

On a snowy night, the Emperor slumped on his throne, his face filled with desolation, his eyes devoid of their former brilliance.

Tiandou City has suffered a series of blows, and the prestige of the royal family has plummeted to rock bottom.

But they were powerless to resist!

Xuexing wore a sorrowful expression, but it did not convey the same grief as Xueye.

The prince avalanches,

Upon seeing her father, who was distraught and dejected,

He was no longer so attached to the so-called throne.

Upon sensing that astonishing aura, Tu Shan Honghong immediately stepped forward.

He gazed solemnly at the rippling blue sky.

"Sister Honghong? A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. How about we retreat first?"

After hearing the other party's words and sensing that their momentum was no less than that of Yu Tangchen, Lin Jiuxuan...

They immediately identified the visitor!

One of the three Limit Douluo, the High Priestess of Seagod Island, Poseidon.

Thinking back to the last major battle, Lin Jiuxuan couldn't help but feel worried.

It's not that I'm afraid Honghong can't beat her.

Rather, they feared the divine power she wielded, and the shameless sea god who loved to launch sneak attacks.

"We can't escape!"

Tu Shan Honghong said softly, a hint of determination in her eyes.

She sensed it.

The other party has already identified the two individuals.

"Afraid I'll die?" Honghong smiled brightly.

"I believe you! But..."

Lin Jiuxuan said worriedly, but before he could finish, Honghong interrupted him:

"I remember a long time ago, we made three agreements?"

"Huh? Huh!" Lin Jiuxuan was stunned for a while before she remembered what she had said.

"Now, I'll add one last point: Don't work so hard, the world isn't as bad as you think!"

Tu Shan Honghong turned her head and glanced at Lin Jiuxuan, a hint of tenderness showing in her eyes.

Since she entered this world, she has witnessed Lin Jiuxuan's unremitting efforts.

Every day, he strives to become stronger, never slacking off in the slightest.

She didn't know why he was so persistent, but she didn't want to see him suffer so much.

"Sister Honghong?"

Lin Jiuxuan's heart skipped a beat, as if she was about to lose something precious.

Before he could examine it closely or think about it, a crimson demonic power surged out like a raging tide.

Enveloping Tu Shan Honghong completely.

Her expression was no longer visible!

"I, Tu Shan Hong Hong, have never lost!"

An indomitable spirit, a willingness to fight against heaven and earth and never admit defeat, rose from her.

With a flash of red light, Tu Shan Honghong's figure streaked across the sky like a shooting star, instantly leaping above Tian Dou City.

Like a blazing sun rising from the sea, radiating boundless light.

Poseidon, the high priestess of Poseidon Island, her crimson robes fluttering in the wind.

His long, sea-blue hair undulated like waves.

Holding a three-meter-long scepter, she confronted Tu Shan Honghong across hundreds of meters.

"You're the one who killed Haotian Douluo?"

Poseidon's voice was filled with anger.

But she soon realized that her wording was somewhat inappropriate.

So he added, emphasizing his words:

"The one who murdered two guardians of the sacred pillars and blasphemed the sea god?"

"Does it even matter whether it is or not?"

Tu Shan Honghong's voice was cold and calm.

"Death to the blasphemer!"

Poseidon shouted sternly.

Her once noble and elegant face now appeared somewhat ferocious.

"Who lives and who dies is still uncertain!"

The red light emanating from Tu Shan Hong Hong's body had reached its peak.

From a distance, it appears somewhat whitish, and just one glance at it seems to ignite one's soul.

She never killed any living being in her life, except for that one time.

Chopping the grass does not remove the roots, but the spring breeze blows and regenerates.

And today,

She might break her vow!

Tu Shan Honghong's eyes, which were like green agate, had been replaced by a scarlet killing intent.

When her gaze met Poseidon's deep blue eyes, it was as if two powerful forces collided in mid-air.

A powerful mental force suddenly erupted, shooting straight into Poseidon's sea of ​​consciousness like a sharp arrow.

Poseidon's pupils momentarily lost focus.

It recovered in an instant.

"My spiritual power is as vast as the ocean."

"Want to compete with me?"

Poseidon's gentle voice revealed a strong sense of confidence and arrogance.

Even Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu, who are both Limit Douluo, are slightly inferior to her.

"Mental strength? That's never been my forte! My fists are!" Tu Shan Hong Hong's voice was firm and powerful.

In the instant Poseidon was lost in thought,

She had quietly closed the distance between them.

The fist, enveloped in blazing light, resembled a small sun.

It illuminated Tu Shan Honghong's indifferent face and also lit up half the sky.

Countless people subconsciously lowered their heads under the dazzling light, and Lin Jiuxuan was no exception.

Unlike the panic and unease of the others, Lin Jiuxuan felt more worried.

Just as white light enveloped the world,

When he was in a state of unease

A pair of rough, withered hands rested on his shoulders.

He couldn't open his eyes.

But you can feel the whistling wind all around you.

And that familiar, chilling soul power.

(End of this chapter)