Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 66: After many twists and turns, in Heaven Dou City

Chi Ping had expected that after leaving Wuhun City, he would encounter Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo blocking his way, or the Pope using some unknown technique to bombard the area with his Wuhun True Form.

After all, even Chi Ping himself felt that he had been a bit too arrogant in the Elite Tournament, and it would be an injustice if he hadn't been hunted down.

but no.

"Are you really just letting me leave like this?"

Three miles outside Wuhun City, Chi Ping stood alone in the middle of the road, grinning as he looked at the magnificent city.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing returned to the Star Luo Empire with the Star Luo Royal Academy, Oscar and Ning Rongrong returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with Ning Fengzhi, the Sword Douluo, Tang San and Xiao Wu were picked up by Tang Hao, and Ma Hongjun returned to Shrek Academy with the Golden Iron Triangle.

Chi Ping was the last to leave Wuhun City.

He told his companions that he would go to Tiandou City with Xue Qinghe, but in fact he planned to face the pursuit of the Spirit Hall and other forces alone.

He used himself as bait.

However, he expected a bunch of people to jump out and make things difficult for him, but apart from some Soul Kings and Soul Emperors who were monitoring him, he did not feel any threat beyond his control, that is, above the Soul Saint level.

"That's strange. I felt like I was going to die at any moment before I left..." Chi Ping murmured.

—Was their bargaining chip not exposed? Or did someone stop the Pope and the Spirit Hall? Who has such great abilities?

Chi Ping was completely baffled.

but……

"I'm leaving!"

Since no one is chasing us, why not hurry up and run away!

Intuition determines direction, mycelium searches for enemy location, and Shave and Moonwalk are activated alternately.

……

Head east and enter the Star Dou Great Forest. Stay there for half a month. If you sense killing intent, lure the pursuer to the core area so that the pursuer and the powerful ten-thousand-year or hundred-thousand-year soul beasts face to face.

They continued in this manner until they were completely certain that no one was chasing them, before going to Tiandou City to find Xue Qinghe to fulfill the deal.

This is Ikehira's plan.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Papal Palace, Bibidon's expression was inscrutable.

"Yue Guan, the task of clearing those roots is now yours. Take preventative measures; I don't want to be forced to back down by some greenhorn again."

"yes!"

……

Fish swim into the sea, weary birds return to the sky.

The mycelium has covered all areas outside the core area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest.

Even a titled Douluo cannot move freely in the Star Dou Great Forest. With his map cheat activated, Chi Ping easily lured the pursuers into the territory of a demonic tree with a cultivation level of over 80,000 years.

Then, taking advantage of the moment when these people were fighting with him, he completely disappeared from their sight.

……

A valley on the outskirts of the core area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest.

Chi Ping ate the crispy and numbing roasted meat made with lightning element, while sorting through the information about the Star Dou Great Forest that he had collected over the years, which was transmitted by the mycelium over the past few days.

"An inaccessible area, 17 streams of soul power with incalculable strength..."

"The Star Dou Great Forest is indeed powerful. There are so many 100,000-year-old soul beasts here, and this area... is it the same as the Douluo Palace?"

In the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest, there is a large region where the mycelium cannot spread, just like the Douluo Hall in Wuhun City. Within a certain range, the mycelium loses contact for some unknown reason, and no information can be transmitted. This forms a "black box".

"Tsk! Let's leave it for now."

Without active manipulation, the mycelium can integrate well into the natural cycle, making it difficult to detect without deliberate observation. Therefore, areas where the mycelium cannot spread are definitely not intentionally targeted at the mycelium, but rather may be due to some degree of isolation from the natural cycle.

This is definitely not a place that Ikehira can afford to visit right now!

"Think of something else first."

"We should accelerate the development of fifth-generation mycelium. Mycelium that integrates with the earth is a good idea. Mobilizing the power of the earth should be very powerful."

"Water, earth, light... it's so similar to Wood Release! But this approach definitely won't work; changing the nature of soul power is not the same as chakra. If I use light and lightning to replace fire, and then add wind, I'll have all four elements. I wonder what kind of reaction will occur. Maybe I can try that later..."

"I need to find a way to expand the range of mycelial control. With my current mental strength, I definitely can't control it directly. Perhaps I can use another method? Absorb a spatial attribute spirit ring? That could indirectly shorten the distance?"

"And then there's the matter of Qi and Blood. The Pope's attack was indeed ruthless. If I hadn't accumulated enough power beforehand, I probably wouldn't have been able to unleash my full potential. But that feeling can be tried to replicate. Perhaps it can be the next stage of research on Qi and Blood..."

"We should also learn about soul tools; the academy's equipment needs an upgrade..."

When you're alone, your thoughts are easier to focus on and easier to wander.

After a long while, Ikehira sighed softly.

"That was truly fulfilling!"

The Star Dou Great Forest was not a place to stay for long, and after a few days, Chi Ping disguised himself and left.

……

One month after the Elite Tournament ended, at the side gate of the Crown Prince's Mansion in Tiandou City.

"Young man, is His Highness the Crown Prince in the residence?"

A nine-foot-tall man stood before him, his five spirit rings fluttering up and down—the perfect configuration that made the doorman swallow hard.

"You...you...what do you think you're doing! This is the Crown Prince's residence! Dare to cause trouble here? Do you want to go to jail?!"

The young man, who was only seven feet tall, took three steps back, leaned against the mahogany door frame, and demanded an answer in a stern voice.

The burly man scratched his fierce face, which resembled Zhao Wuji's, and said as gently as possible, "Young man, don't be afraid. I'm a good person. I've come to visit at the invitation of the Crown Prince."

Mentioning the Crown Prince immediately emboldened the young man, who demanded, "What's your name?!"

"I apologize, but I cannot reveal my real name. You may refer to me as the Mushroom Merchant."

The doorman muttered something to himself, something like, "He can't even be a good person if he doesn't dare to reveal his identity." However, a Soul King visiting was definitely not someone a mere doorman could turn away.

"Wait here while I inform the steward."

"it is good."

A moment later, the young man led the old steward to the burly man. Upon meeting, the steward hesitated and asked, "Are you Mr. Ping?"

Chi Ping nodded. "That is indeed me."

The old steward felt relieved. "Please come in. His Highness the Crown Prince will arrive later."

Ikehira clasped his hands in thanks, "Thank you!"

The old butler and the gatekeeper waved their hands, and then the old butler led Chi Ping into the Green Bamboo Garden.

At dinner time, Xue Qinghe returned to the Crown Prince's residence, and the old steward came forward to report.

It was clear to the naked eye that Xue Qinghe, who had been busy with political affairs all day and looked tired, had perked up.

Xue Qinghe instructed the old steward to prepare dinner and then strode into Qingzhu Garden.

Before he could even get a clear look at the person in the bamboo pavilion in the courtyard, Xue Qinghe called out loudly.

"Brother Ping!"

Chi Ping stood up, looked at Xue Qinghe, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Qinghe, you have arrived as promised."

At this stop, Xue Qinghe finally saw through Chi Ping's disguise.

Standing nine feet tall, with short brown hair and dressed in coarse cloth, his body was bulging with muscles, and his arms were like monstrous pythons. He was truly a peerless hero whose arms could support a horse!

Xue Qinghe's expression froze.

Ok?

Having witnessed Chi Ping create a lifelike left arm using mycelium, Xue Qinghe was not surprised by Chi Ping's camouflage skills.

But this contrast...

"Ikehira, what are you doing...?"

Chi Ping looked down at his outfit. "Is there a problem?"

Xue Qinghe sighed, "Can we go back to normal? This is the Crown Prince's residence, my place. There's no need to keep up the pretense now."

"Sorry, I've gotten used to it these days."

As Chi Ping spoke, he untangled the mycelium that clung to his body.

A seven-foot-tall man with short black hair, wearing a white training uniform with colorful patterns, lean and wiry, his face not particularly handsome, but with a refined and scholarly air.

Xue Qinghe nodded in satisfaction.

This look is still more pleasing to the eye.

"Have someone fetch the container; I've prepared the mycelium I promised you."

Xue Qinghe said, "Everything is ready; it's in the storeroom. But I think you're not in a hurry, Chi Ping. How about we go after dinner?"

"Alright."

"Ikehira, what are you busy with right now?"

"I don't really have any specific goals. I just wander around the mainland, seeing scenery and culture I've never seen before."

"Are you interested in hiring me as a maid?"

"What do you want to do?"

"This is a follow-up to the transaction. I hope you can stay in the manor to handle any potential issues that may arise. If the production increase is not effective, you will also be able to receive timely information and go to the site to investigate."

"It's a reasonable request, and it won't disrupt the original plan, so I agreed."

What do you want?

Chi Ping thought for a moment, "Do you have any books on soul tool manufacturing here?"

Xue Qinghe nodded, "Of course."

Flander received a letter from Tang Hao upon enrolling in school, at the beginning of Chapter 38.

(End of this chapter)