Douluo Continent: Starting with a Void Treasure Trove

"I wonder if you've ever heard of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire."

"The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire? What's that?"

"Legend has it that Tang San, the Sea God, obtained many immortal herbs in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, which greatly improved his and the other Shrek Six Monsters' aptitude."

"And then they defeated the evil Spirit Hall."

"Where did you hear this unofficial history from?"

Kong Deming frowned slightly.

"Of course it's 'The Legend of Tang San, the God of the Sea'!" Xu Yang waved the book in his hand. This book was very popular in Douluo Three Kingdoms.

Because it contains a detailed record of how Tang San, the Sea God, rose step by step ten thousand years ago, defeated the evil Spirit Hall, and finally became a god.

"Of course, what I can't forget the most is the earth-shattering love story between the Sea God Tang San and his wife Xiao Wu."

Xu Yang introduced it to Kong Deming.

If you ignored the obvious disdain on his face, Kong Deming would almost have believed Xu Yang's nonsense.

"This stuff has no real basis, how can you...?"

According to the official narrative of Douluo Three Kingdoms, the Shrek Seven Devils were able to become gods because of their exceptional talent, which caught the eye of the gods, who then voluntarily subjected them to divine trials, ultimately leading them step by step to godhood.

"Grandpa, shouldn't we cultivate a dialectical view of history? Sometimes, what's in official history is the most untrue. And sometimes, unofficial history isn't necessarily untrue."

"Think about it again, in the past thousand years, have any of the White Tiger and Netherworld Cat Soul Masters from the Star Luo Empire reached the Limit Douluo level? No one, right...?"

"Does this also mean that these two martial souls simply do not have the aptitude to become gods?"

"But what if it was a gift from their ancestors?"

Kong Deming still asked, but he had already begun to have doubts.

Over the years, his mind had been focused on soul tools, and with the death of Xu Yang's parents, he hadn't really studied them in detail.

"Well, I have another piece of evidence. You know, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School wasn't called that ten thousand years ago. Back then, it was called the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and its martial soul was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Then why was Ning Rongrong from ten thousand years ago the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? It can't be that she was too talented and evolved her martial soul just by cultivating, right?"

"There must have been external help involved, and in my opinion, what is written in 'The Legend of Tang San, the God of the Sea' is very likely the truth."

"As for why they said that, it was obviously to cover up the fact that their ancestors were not qualified enough, because no one wants to admit that they became gods by relying on other people's connections, that would be too shameful."

"Oh, right, I can't rule out the possibility that they're trying to deceive themselves."

After carefully listening to Xu Yang's analysis, Kong Deming felt that there was a lot of potential in this.

"If that's the case, then the existence of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes is very likely real."

"But why hasn't a single powerful figure risen to prominence by relying on the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire over all these years?"

Kong Deming then raised another question.

"That's because of the Tang Sect I mentioned before. The Tang Sect is the sect left behind by Tang San. However, I heard there's a very strange rule that every Tang Sect leader can only be a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master."

"Grandpa, you know how strong the Blue Silver Grass martial soul is. It's extremely difficult to find one that's stronger than that. And in 'The Legend of Tang San, the Sea God,' it was recorded that the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye was surrounded by a poisonous barrier."

"To get through that poison barrier, one naturally needs a high level of cultivation, but unfortunately, every Tang Sect leader is a useless person with low soul power."

"And so we've gotten ourselves into this dead end."

Xu Yang explained.

"Then... what is Tang San's purpose in doing this? Does he want the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to be completely eradicated?"

"What good would that do him? I don't understand... Isn't the Tang Sect weakening because of this? Isn't he worried about his lineage dying out?"

When the Sun Moon Empire first bordered the Douluo Three Kingdoms, the weapons of the Tang Sect left a glorious mark in the history books of the Sun Moon Empire.

Although with the progress of the times, Tang Clan's hidden weapons have gradually been swept into the dustbin by soul tools, Kong Deming, after studying the history of soul tool development, does not deny that Tang Clan's way of using hidden weapons is indeed quite something.

"Who knows? Maybe Tang San won't care whether the Tang Sect he founded will collapse after he ascends to immortality. Besides, isn't there another force supporting him?"

"You mean...Shrek Academy?"

"That's right. These two organizations used to be so close they were practically inseparable. I believe that even if the Tang Sect declines, Shrek Academy is still capable of helping the Tang Sect preserve its legacy."

Kong Deming slightly raised his eyes and squinted as he said:

"That's true..."

"But then again, we don't even know the exact location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Are you perhaps planning to target the Tang Sect?"

"I do have that idea in mind..."

Xu Yang stroked his chin and said.

"Then I'll send someone directly..."

Kong Deming made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Grandpa, don't forget what I said before, the Tang Clan... even if they want to take advantage of someone's family, it won't be our turn. I think they're keeping an eye on things over there too."

"That's true... but in that case, you won't see any results from either of your plans anytime soon."

"Don't be in such a hurry, Grandpa. I believe that one day you will become a Super Douluo and a Level 10 Soul Master."

Kong Deming nodded. Either of Xu Yang's two plans would be a great help to him, allowing him to greatly improve his combat strength.

"Then I'll arrange the search for the Soul-Devouring Blade first, and also take care of your third soul ring issue at the same time."

"Have you decided what kind of spirit rings you want?"

Kong Deming asked.

"Evil Eye, isn't it?"

Xu Yang still felt the need to absorb a Soul Ring from the Evil Eye, because he was becoming increasingly eager to improve his mental strength.

"What about the time limit?"

"Let's go for a higher number this time, between seven thousand and eight thousand years."

"It's so high, your body won't be able to handle it."

Although Xu Yang's first two soul ring absorptions went smoothly, Kong Deming couldn't help but remind him when he heard that Xu Yang wanted to absorb an eight-thousand-year-old soul ring for his third soul ring.

"No problem, I promise."

Xu Yang looked confident.

"Alright, I'll keep an eye out for suitable Evil Eye spirit rings for you. But please be sure to do what you're capable of."

"Okay..."

Xu Yang had already headed towards his laboratory. He needed to check on how his assistant was doing.

"That brat..."

Kong Deming smiled slightly, then shook his head and said:

"He's really grown up. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. Perhaps in a few more years he will become a world-renowned powerhouse."

As Kong Deming pondered this, he walked out of the laboratory.

He was going to continue paving the way for Xu Yang, and at least until Xu Yang had enough ability to protect himself, he would always be Xu Yang's most reliable guarantee.

Meanwhile, Meng Hongchen was unaware that she was about to face years of exploitation and oppression from Xu Yang.

At this moment, the young girl was still full of anticipation, hoping to have a sweet romance with Xu Yang.