Douluo Continent: This Tang San is different

Chapter 221 Compensation for the Heaven Dou Royal Team, and a Confession with Lan Yinzi

After the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament ended, Tang San and the others did not stay in Wuhun City directly, but instead followed the Tiandou team towards the Tiandou Empire and Tiandou City.

After all, Tang San and the others represented the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the competition and won honor for the Heaven Dou Empire. It was only right and proper that they had to go back and receive the rewards from Emperor Xue Ye.

During their journey, Tang San also passed on the method of condensing soul cores to Huo Wu, Yu Tianheng, and others, in order to make up for the value of the three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones.

Compared to a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, the value of a soul core is self-evident.

Once condensed, the soul power becomes purer, recovers faster, and is extremely beneficial for mental cultivation.

Although it doesn't increase cultivation level, everyone present could clearly see that this method of condensing a soul core was far more valuable than a ten-thousand-year soul bone, and even a hundred-thousand-year soul bone couldn't compare.

In particular, their pure soul power greatly increases their chances of becoming a Title Douluo.

"Isn't this incredibly precious?" Inside the luxurious royal carriage, Yu Tianheng couldn't believe that such a refined cultivation method existed in the world. "If this gets out, the number of Title Douluo on the continent will probably increase exponentially in the near future, right?"

Take the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family behind him as an example. Many Soul Douluos who died of old age in the past were unable to break through to the Title Douluo level because their soul power was not pure.

Now, Tang San has actually given a direct method to purify soul power.

Is this the weight of a master of martial spirit theory?

"This wasn't something I figured out by myself; Xiao Wu helped too," Tang San said with a smile. "After all, I recklessly traded three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones for a chance to challenge the Pope, so I have to give you a better reward."

"This... I don't deserve it." Yu Tianheng didn't know what to say, so he could only say, "Captain, don't worry, I will never pass it on to my family without your permission."

"That doesn't matter. After all, for most people, even if they know the method, it's difficult to condense a soul core. If their mental strength isn't up to par and their control over soul power isn't precise, they might never be able to condense a soul core in their entire lives." Tang San waved his hand casually. "Don't think I'll be at a disadvantage, since I have something better."

Apart from Xiao Wu and Guang Ling, who knew that Tang San really had a better method for condensing soul cores, everyone else just thought that Tang San didn't want to ruin their friendship because of this, and they were all deeply moved.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. I have another benefit for you guys, do you want to try it?" Tang San suddenly chuckled sinisterly, making Yu Tianheng, Huo Wu, and the others' hair stand on end.

Fire Dance tentatively asked, "What are the benefits?"

"Just trying out my fifth soul skill."

Blue Silver Emperor's fifth soul skill has two parts: Blazing Fire Yang Poison and Profound Ice Yin Poison. When used together, they can help a person forge a golden body that is immune to all poisons.

It is called: the body refined by ice and fire.

After obtaining his fifth spirit ring, Tang San had not used the spirit skill. Therefore, he wanted to test it out to see how it would work and whether it could help him reach the level of the original protagonist.

"Won't I die?" Yu Feng asked weakly.

"Don't worry, it won't happen." Tang San pulled Yu Feng closer and made him sit cross-legged on the floor of the carriage. "Since you're so lively, you can be the first to experience it."

Oslo gave a thumbs up and grinned, "I support you, Yufeng. If you accidentally die, I'll visit your grave to pay my respects."

Yu Tianheng encouraged him, "Keep it up, Yu Feng, you can do it!"

Huo Wu laughed and said, "I'm starting to look at you in a new light."

Ye Lingling was indeed very sincere, saying, "Don't worry, as long as you have a breath left, the captain and I can help you come back to life."

"No, when did I agree?" Yu Feng was speechless. "Besides, why do I feel like I'm about to die?"

"Get ready, I'm releasing my fifth spirit skill." Tang San said, leaving Yu Feng no choice but to agree. His fifth spirit ring flashed, and the Blue Silver Emperor instantly enveloped Yu Feng into a large sphere.

The two creatures, Wu Lin and Wu Tong, emerged, releasing the elements of ice and fire around the blue silver sphere, which complemented the red and blue patterns on the blue silver sphere.

"It's so hot!"

"It's so cold!"

A muffled shout came from inside the Blue Silver Ball, but Tang San ignored it and simply told Wu Lin and Wu Tong to continue their performance.

Half an hour later, the Blue Silver Emperor dissipated, revealing the body of the Wind-Riding One.

On the surface, the only change in Yu Feng compared to before is that he is naked, except that Tang San, with quick eyes and hands, has covered him with Blue Silver Grass.

"Captain, you have to take responsibility!" Yu Feng could sense that his body had become stronger, but his clothes were all ruined. Wasn't that a bit too embarrassing?

"Stop fooling around and put your clothes on," Tang San said irritably. "There are plenty of girls here, do you want to run around naked?"

Helpless, Yu Feng could only hide under the Blue Silver Emperor, take out the appropriate clothes from his soul tool, and put them on with a rustling sound.

"Has anything changed?"

As soon as Yu Feng emerged from under the Blue Silver Emperor, Huo Wu immediately asked, "It doesn't seem like I've grown any three heads or six arms or anything like that."

"It's not that exaggerated. The Ice and Fire Refined Body only creates a body that is immune to all poisons; it doesn't have the ability to change species." Tang San pinched Yu Feng's muscles and bones, making him jump around in pain, confirming the effect of the Ice and Fire Refined Body. "Yu Feng's physical strength, with his future fifth spirit ring, can withstand the 30,000-year level. However, considering his mental strength, 20,000 years is the best."

"Really?" Yu Feng's eyes lit up with joy, feeling as if all his suffering had finally come to an end.

"Would I lie to you?" Tang San retorted.

"Is it true that I'm immune to all poisons?" Yu Feng asked in surprise. "Now I can travel the continent and go on adventures with Xiang Xiang without worrying about being scammed."

"Being immune to all poisons is only relative; some metallic mineral toxins may not be effective," Tang San warned. "Also, don't think you can eat poison; that's just courting death."

"Hehe, even the best swimmers can drown. I understand that principle." Yu Feng said, indicating that he was just a bit unconventional, not stupid. Why would he try poison?

He could avoid that kind of thing like the plague.

Having learned about the effects of the Ice and Fire Refining Golden Body, the others were eager to try it, but considering that they would be naked, they all showed rather embarrassed expressions.

Noticing this, Tang San coughed twice and said, "Since Yu Feng has already shown up for the experiment, and my fifth soul skill is fine, then the others can try it when we get back."

"No way! Why? Why am I the only one who has to be naked?" Yu Feng protested, grabbing Oslo's collar. "At least this guy should try it once... Damn it, he actually said he wanted to go to my grave to pay his respects! I can't stand it!"

Oslo made an excuse, saying, "I was just worried about you!"

"Nobody would believe that!"

The two started pulling at each other, and no one else stepped forward to stop them. They all watched the spectacle with smiles on their faces. Ning Rongrong even had a gleam in her eyes and whispered, "Let's fight! Let's fight!"

Unfortunately, the two did not end up fighting.

Bai Chenxiang couldn't stand it anymore, so she grabbed Yu Feng's ear and signaled him to be quiet.

The others all showed expressions of regret...

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Outside Tiandou City.

Xue Qinghe led the Royal Knights to greet Emperor Xue Ye and congratulate him: "Father, the championship of this Continental Elite Tournament has fallen to our Heavenly Dou Empire, which proclaims to the entire continent the prosperity and flourishing of our Heavenly Dou Empire!"

"Hahaha! Cough cough!" Emperor Xueye laughed excitedly, but his laughter was mixed with coughs, as if telling him that he was getting old.

"This is indeed a fortunate thing!"

"Qinghe, I plan to hold a grand banquet to celebrate the victory of Tiandou and to reward those who have performed outstandingly among the many academies of Tiandou."

Tang San's talent is truly astonishing.

The Snow Emperor was holding a banquet primarily to win over Tang San, thereby consolidating the Heaven Dou Empire's position.

"That's perfectly fine. In fact, I've already made preparations in the palace and extended invitations to all the nobles, deans of various academies, and stewards of families," Xue Qinghe said with a slight smile, brimming with confidence.

"not enough."

However, Emperor Xueye shook his head, "I want all the people of Tiandou City to participate in this banquet and celebrate with them!"

"Wouldn't this be a waste of resources and manpower?" Xue Qinghe hesitated.

"Qinghe, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles." Emperor Xueye felt that his son was being a bit too pretentious, and might even have believed it himself. He sighed and said, "Although the number of Soul Masters is only one-tenth, or even one-twentieth, of the number of ordinary people on the entire continent, this world is dominated by Soul Masters."

"You saw Tang San's strength and talent through the Mother-Child Soul Guidance Photography Sphere, didn't you?"

"Although the entire scene of his challenge to the current Pope of the Spirit Hall wasn't captured on camera, who can deny his future? At the Soul King level, he's comparable to a Title Douluo, and a level 98 Super Douluo at that!"

Speaking of this—

Whether as Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue, the Crown Prince, who was following Emperor Xue Ye, did not know how to organize his words.

Qian Renxue even began to doubt whether she could win over Tang San... In terms of martial arts and personal charm, although she didn't want to admit it, Qian Renxue knew that she was no match for Bibi Dong in any aspect.

The images transmitted back by the mother-child soul guidance camera sphere confirmed one thing: Tang San had joined the Spirit Hall.

However, the outcome between the two is still undecided.

Am I really confident that I can recruit someone as talented as Tang San?

For the first time, Qian Renxue began to doubt herself.

Seeing Xue Qinghe remain silent, Emperor Xueye assumed she had tacitly agreed and continued, "That's settled then. Go and make the arrangements. Forget it, let Xue Xing go. Even if it's a waste of resources and money, and he suffers a bad reputation, let him bear it."

There is no kinship in the royal family. Isn't the only purpose of brothers to take the blame?

If problems arise later, having Xue Xing admit his mistake, and then having the emperor reprimand him a few times as a symbolic punishment, would appease public anger.

And then, that was the end of it.

"Your subject will make the arrangements immediately." Xue Qinghe nodded, left the group first, and headed towards Prince Xuexing's residence to tell him about Emperor Xueye's arrangements.

Xue Xing didn't react much; he had experienced many similar things when he was young.

Isn't it just that if something goes wrong, he'll take the blame?

got used to.

Therefore, when the teams from various academies entered Tiandou City along with Emperor Xueye's Royal Knights, they witnessed what true prosperity was.

The entire city was cheering, filled with the joy of Tian Dou Royal Academy winning the championship.

The crowds on both sides of the avenue threw flowers at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and shouted the names of Tang San, Xiao Wu, Huo Wu, Yu Tianheng and others.

People also lifted the curtains of the royal carriage and waved to the crowd on the roadside ┏(＾0＾)┛.

"Why is the Heavenly Dou Royal Family making such a big fuss?"

Xiao Wu was also seeing the prosperity of Tian Dou City for the first time. She opened her mouth slightly and said, "The most lively scene I've ever seen before was during the gathering in Notting City. People from nearby villages would all rush to Notting City, and the whole city was like a hot pot filled with people."

"But compared to this, it's nothing."

Huo Wu laughed and said, "Those small towns naturally cannot compare to Tian Dou City."

"However, even if we win, there shouldn't be such a grand display, making the whole city so lively." Yu Tianheng looked at Tang San thoughtfully. "I guess it's for you, Captain?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Huo Wu shrugged. "Only a powerhouse like Captain Tang San, who fought against a level 98 Super Douluo at the Soul King level, deserves to be valued so much by Emperor Xue Ye."

"I'm a little flattered." Despite saying this, Tang San remained calm, seemingly unmoved by the commotion outside, and was thinking about how to repay the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

After all, those three education commissioners had granted him access to the Heavenly Dou Royal Library, allowing him to read any of the books there. He couldn't let this favor go unreturned.

Besides that, there's the consideration of what he should do if a conflict arises between the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire in the future... etc. It seems that as long as Xue Qinghe takes power, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall will be considered one family.

As long as the issue of Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue's "motherly love and filial piety" tendencies is handled properly... However, Tang San does not intend to get involved in Qian Renxue's "switching the prince with a cat" scheme.

Tang San has always been clear about his own position: a researcher of martial spirit theory, supplemented by research on soul tools, medicine, and martial arts.

Activities such as struggles for the throne and battles for continental dominance...

I have absolutely no interest in that.

That kind of thing would only waste his time for cultivation and research, doing more harm than good.

"Isn't this a bit too perfunctory?" Huo Wu was speechless. No matter how she looked at it, she felt that Tang San had absolutely no interest in this kind of thing. However, this was just the Tang San she knew.

If Tang San were interested in power, they would all suspect that he had been replaced...

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When the members of the Tiandou Royal Team returned to the Tiandou Royal Academy, the grand banquet officially began.

If we're talking about liveliness, a poem can be used to describe it:

Laughter and cheers filled the air, and the aroma of wine intoxicated many hearts.

Guests from both the north and south enjoyed drinks together, savoring delicious vegetarian and meat dishes.

Serving dishes and wine, they shuttle back and forth, old friends and new acquaintances all feeling like family.

However, Tang San was not very comfortable in such occasions, especially after his identity was exposed. Many nobles came to toast him, which really made him tired.

He would rather have another great battle with Bibi Dong.

After three days and three nights, the banquet finally came to an end. After resting for a day and a night and recuperating, Tang San and the others prepared to officially graduate from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and go their separate ways.

Yu Feng and Bai Chenxiang have already made plans to explore and adventure in the unknown lands of the continent before their wedding...

The brothers, Graphite and Millstone, also set off with the people arranged by their family, heading towards the coastal city...

Ye Lingling, on the other hand, planned to persuade her family to open a clinic in Tiandou City, where both commoners and nobles could seek treatment from her...

Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Huo Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Lan Yinzi and other girls chose to join the Spirit Hall along with Tang San, Xiao Wu, Guang Ling and others.

However, these six people joined the Spirit Hall in their own names, and even if they joined, they could still do other things and did not need to completely obey the Spirit Hall's arrangements.

In particular, it's impossible for Yu Tianheng and Ning Rongrong to go to Wuhun City with Tang San.

"Waaah, we're about to part ways, it's so sad."

It was indeed quite sad, but Yu Feng's crying instantly ruined the atmosphere, leaving everyone speechless.

"How about we set a time for everyone to get together again sometime in the future?" Ye Lingling suggested. "How about we set a timeframe of five years? After five years, we can all gather together and see how much we've all improved."

"That's good." Yu Feng agreed, putting his arm around Bai Chenxiang and looking at Tang San. "It's just that the captain's cultivation speed can be slowed down a bit. If he becomes a Title Douluo, we'll be in a very awkward situation."

"Don't worry, I won't stop my cultivation. When the time comes, whoever has the lowest cultivation level will be embarrassed." Tang San encouraged everyone in a joking tone.

The group looked at each other, then burst into laughter.

"By the way, the others haven't mastered the Ice and Fire Refined Golden Body yet, who wants to go first?" Tang San suddenly spoke up, and the laughter around him stopped abruptly.

"Let me go first, perfect timing, we can have a good chat." Lan Yinzi smiled sweetly and spoke first.

"Alright."

Tang San nodded, led Lan Yinzi into the dormitory, locked the door, and drew the curtains to prevent outsiders from peeping.

In terms of character, Tang San never expected that he could be so "upright".

After undergoing the Ice and Fire Refinement Body, Lan Yinzi's clothes were torn, but she didn't try to hide it. Instead, she stood openly in front of Tang San and said, "My good son, isn't your mother beautiful?"

Tang San narrowed his eyes, chuckled twice, and said with interest, "This shouldn't be your body, right? From the perspective of bloodline genetics, we're not mother and son... Or are you expecting some kind of R-rated content?"

Lan Yinzi immediately lost her mood for teasing her son, quickly dressed, and asked, "When did you find out my identity?"

"If we're talking about discovery, we had some suspicions from the beginning, but the real confirmation came about six months before the Elite Tournament started." At that time, a tenant moved into Tang San's upper dantian...

(End of this chapter)