Douro Continent

Chapter 483 Returning to the Haotian Sect (Part 1)

In order to defeat Tang San, Hu Liena spent the last five years in arduous training. Not only did she risk her life to enter the City of Slaughter and obtain the God of Slaughter Domain, but her own efforts also had a huge effect. In terms of soul power, she had even surpassed her brother Xie Yue, reaching level 59. She was only one bottleneck away from level 60.

Bibi Dong once said when she saw how hard she worked, "Failure is not always a bad thing. As long as you can turn the pain of failure into motivation for cultivation, just like Hu Liena did, failure will turn from a bad thing into a good thing."

Although the loss of the three soul bones was painful for the Spirit Hall, as a sacred place worshipped by soul masters across the continent, the Spirit Hall could still afford to lose such a small amount.

At least Hu Liena did not disappoint her, and she regained a God of Slaughter Domain.

After the two matters were explained, the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall present were somewhat unimpressed. These two matters were basically none of their business; generally, all that was needed was to issue an edict to notify them.

Why go to such lengths to summon them? You see, some of them came from both ends of the continent. It took more than thirty days to form.

Of course, those in higher positions who knew a bit about the inside story understood that the most crucial part of this meeting was the third matter.

Pope Bibi Dong's gaze gradually turned solemn. "As time goes by, the Spirit Hall's strength has grown increasingly formidable, with a constant influx of outstanding new Spirit Masters. However, there is also a continuous loss of Spirit Masters. While we are the largest Spirit Master group on the continent, we are not the only one. Not all Spirit Masters will obey the Spirit Hall's commands. In particular, some powerful individuals disregard the Spirit Hall altogether. To improve this situation and foster greater unity among Spirit Masters from all sides, I have decided to launch the Soul Hunting Operation. We will deliver a fatal blow to those who dare to outwardly comply with the Spirit Hall's orders while inwardly resisting. At the same time, the Seven Great Sects have existed for so many years; it is time for a reorganization."

The words "Operation Soul Hunt" were like an explosive soul tool thrown into the conference room, causing an uproar. As the highest-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, there were over twenty people present, all of whom had heard of this Operation Soul Hunt.

This idea was first proposed when Bibi Dong had just taken power. However, it was forcibly suppressed by the Elders' Hall.

Twenty years later, the old matter was brought up again. Judging from Bibi Dong's expression, they understood that this time, the operation was probably really going to be launched. Her Majesty the Pope would never speak without reason; she must have already made all the preparations.

"Quiet!" With a bang, Bibi Dong slammed her hand on the table, and a powerful aura erupted from her.

Under her imposing presence, the atmosphere in the conference hall immediately quieted down.

Bibi Dong's eyes shone with a commanding light. "I summoned you here today not for discussion, but to announce an order. I have already discussed and decided on this matter with the elders of the Elder Hall. The Soul Hunting Operation will officially begin in one month. The Pope's Palace will be in charge of dispatching personnel, and all Martial Soul Temples and Main Halls must strictly follow the orders issued by the Pope's Palace without fail. I will personally participate in the execution of this Soul Hunting Operation. If any link in the chain goes wrong, don't blame me, Bibi Dong, for being ruthless."

After twenty years of forbearance, Bibi Dong was finally about to make her move. She slowly raised her head, looking at the magnificent dome of the conference hall. "Teacher, you died at the hands of Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect. It's time to avenge you."

This time, no one can stop me. The Seven Great Sects, the Haotian Sect—hmph, I will show you who the true master of this continent is.

……

Starry Sky Forest.

The vast forest, shaded by lush trees, is filled with fresh air. In the heart of this most famous forest on the Douluo Continent lies a small lake. If you hadn't actually come here, it would be hard to believe that such a wondrous sight could exist in this expansive forest.

The lake isn't very large, only about a hundred meters in diameter, but its crystal-clear waters are like a mirror, reflecting the green trees on both sides. The scene is quite picturesque.

At the edge of the pool, an even stranger scene unfolded.

A young girl in a white dress sat quietly under a big tree, her arms wrapped around her knees, gazing intently at the pool in front of her, lost in thought.

Her long, smooth, black hair cascaded down, spreading across the grass behind her, making her look incredibly beautiful.

Her exquisitely beautiful features were softened, making her look so beautiful that she blended perfectly with the surrounding scenery, like the finishing touch in a painting.

Behind this beautiful young woman, however, crouched an enormous chimpanzee. Its mountain-like body sat there silently, making the beautiful young woman appear so slender and tiny in comparison.

The giant chimpanzee's gaze, however, was gentle, remaining fixed on the girl before it. It was they who made up the strange scene in this painting.

The girl sitting there was Xiao Wu. And behind her was naturally the Titan Giant Ape, Er Ming.

Five years have passed since she returned to the Star Dou Great Forest. In these five years, apart from the tedious repairs, she likes to sit by the lake and quietly watch the water in front of her. As for what she is thinking, only she knows.

Just then, with a splash, a huge head emerged from the lake in front of Xiao Wu.

It was a bull's head, at least four meters in diameter, with two large, lantern-like eyes that shone brightly. Strangely, what connected behind this giant head was not the body of a bull, but a huge snake body that was blackish-blue and several times thicker than a water vat.

Although most of its body was still submerged in the water, what was above the surface was enough to be terrifying.

Seeing the sudden appearance of the bull's head, Xiao Wu wasn't surprised at all. Feeling the concern in those large, lantern-like eyes, a faint smile appeared on her pretty face. "Da Ming, why are you out at this time?"

The bull-headed, snake-bodied monster let out a deep, guttural growl, and surprisingly, spoke in human language, "Sister Xiaowu, I really don't like how forlorn you look now. Five years have passed, and you've always been like this. Is the human world really that good?"

This monstrous creature with a bull's head and a snake's body is none other than the emperor of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Azure Bull Python. Like the Titan Giant Ape, its cultivation has also reached the level of 100,000 years. However, neither of them has chosen to transform into human form.

They also rarely revealed their true strength in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Of course, almost no humans can come here. As the Star Dou Great Forest possesses the most powerful soul beasts, this central area is a forbidden zone.

Xiao Wu paused for a moment, then lowered her head and smiled faintly. "No, I wasn't thinking about the human world, but about my friends there. Daming, Erming, don't worry about me, I'm fine."

Though she said these words, her heart was filled with longing. Brother, how are you? I don't know when I'll see you again. Don't worry, I'll work hard at my cultivation. When I reach maturity, I will definitely come to find you.

The Titan Giant Ape Erming, crouching behind Xiaowu, said in a deep voice, "Sister Xiaowu, some of the humans we encountered in the forest not long ago escaped back. Whether you long to return to the human world or not, don't leave Star Lake for now. Here, your brother and I can better protect you."

The Azure Bull Python snorted coldly, "Let them come. If we hadn't been away back then, how could Auntie have..."

Hearing her words, Xiao Wu's face suddenly turned pale. Da Ming quickly shut up and nervously brought his head close to Xiao Wu's face. "I'm sorry, Sister Xiao Wu, I didn't mean to bring up your sad things."

Xiao Wu silently shook her head. "So many years have passed. It's alright. However, I have found the person who killed my mother. One day, I will definitely kill her with my own hands and avenge my mother."

The Azure Bull Python, Da Ming, blinked. "Sister Xiao Wu, tell us about your experiences in the human world. Is the human world really that fun?"

Although they are the most powerful soul beasts in this Star Dou Great Forest, they have never left this forest.

Every day is spent absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, just like Xiao Wu when she first left this place, her heart as blank as a sheet of paper.

Erming also sat down, looking at Xiaowu with a similar sense of anticipation.

Looking at their silly appearance, Xiao Wu couldn't help but chuckle. Who would have thought that the King of the Forest and the Emperor of the Forest would be like this?

A flicker of emotion crossed her eyes. She seemed to see herself again when she first met Tang San. With a faint smile on her face, she began her story.

For her, the less than ten years she spent with Tang San were far more exciting than the previous 100,000 years of cultivation.

The two giants of the soul beast world, the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, listened quietly. They were also immersed in the story Xiao Wu was telling.

……

Dressed entirely in white, with a "Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon" belt around his waist, from which hung a scepter-like pouch. This was Tang San's complete attire.

If it weren't for the map his father gave him indicating that this was the place, Tang San would have found it hard to believe that the Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect in the Soul Master world, would be located in such a place.

(End of this chapter)