Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

Besides his own strong talent, this is also one of the important reasons why Kong Tianxu was able to reach the level 70 physical strength at only the eleventh or fortieth level.

His cultivation level also improved at a slow but incredibly steady pace during this continuous cycle.

As he cultivated until the dead of night, a gentle spiritual fluctuation suddenly came from outside the tent. Kong Tianxu quickly opened his eyes and looked in one direction.

The moment he opened his eyes, the golden light even illuminated the small tent.

One of the innate abilities of the original martial soul: X-ray vision.

The vision pierced through the tent, past the shadows of the trees, and was directed toward the direction from which the fluctuations of the soul-guided probe were coming.

A few hundred meters away, five men and two women were walking briskly toward his camp. One of the men broke away from the group, clearly to scout ahead.

Were they here for the Star Dou Great Forest? Or...?

Kong Tianxu's eyes narrowed slightly. He stood up, dressed quickly and efficiently, and then walked out of the tent.

Shortly after he finally slipped a hidden blade onto his wrist, a sound was heard.

"Hey, there's a fire here."

Before the words were even finished, a figure had already reached the campfire.

He was a short, stocky man with a slightly protruding head and almost no neck, but he was incredibly fast.

As soon as he appeared, his gaze immediately fell on Kong Tianxu, who had just sat down by the campfire. Kong Tianxu also looked at him in surprise, as if he had been suddenly startled.

Undoubtedly, this pointed-top man was the team's scout, always the first to come out and investigate upon discovering something. Seeing that Kong Tianxu was just a teenager, he immediately relaxed.

With a wave of his hand, a dark light shone in his palm, shooting into the air for about three meters before transforming into a ring of black light that spread outwards.

At this moment, Kong Tianxu had already sprung up, his vigilance even greater. He could tell from the other party's actions that they were highly disciplined and clearly not an ordinary team.

"Who are you?" Kong Tianxu asked warily, without stepping forward.

The pointed-headed man smiled calmly and said, "Just passing by. I saw your campfire, so I came to investigate. Kid, who are you?"

Although he was smiling, there was a hint of arrogance in his smile.

Kong Tianxu said, "I came to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts to add soul rings to myself."

"Oh? You've come alone to hunt soul beasts?" The pointed-headed man looked at him with some doubt.

Kong Tianxu snorted coldly but did not reply, though his deliberately feigned resentment was very obvious.

The pointed-headed man shook his head with a chuckle, a clear look of disdain on his face. Although it was dark, how could Kong Tianxu not see clearly?

Just then, figures appeared one after another beside the pointed-headed man. Just as Kong Tianxu had seen earlier, including the pointed-headed man, there were a total of five men and two women.

An elderly man, around sixty years old, said in a deep voice, "Han Dong, what's going on?"

The man with the pointed head immediately responded respectfully:

“Elder, it’s a little guy who said he came to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a spirit ring. I checked the surroundings and there were no teachers or elders with him. He was indeed all alone and looked to be under fifteen years old.”

"Oh?" The old man's gaze immediately turned to Kong Tianxu.

Kong Tianxu was also sizing up the group of people in front of him.

Of the seven, the one in the lead was clearly the old man who had just asked the question. It was difficult to judge from a distance before, but now, observing him up close, Kong Tianxu dared to assert that he was definitely a Soul Saint, because his soul power was so abundant that it was impossible to determine his exact cultivation level.

Apart from the old man, the other men were all of average appearance and build, the kind of ordinary people you could find anywhere on the street.

Of course, their cultivation levels are by no means ordinary. There is one Soul Saint, one Soul Emperor, three Soul Kings, and two others who are somewhere between Soul Venerable and Soul King.

This level of cultivation is enough to support a mid-level sect.

Two women in the group were particularly striking. They were both dressed in a close-fitting outfit. One of the women had her long black hair neatly tied into a ponytail. At first glance, she wasn't the type to be considered particularly beautiful, but she was extremely pure and possessed a cool and aloof air. Even from a distance, one could feel her pride and aura that kept people at a distance.

Beside her stood another girl who appeared to be about the same age, but was exceptionally beautiful. Her long black hair cascaded down her back, and her large, beautiful eyes sparkled with moisture, adding a touch of gentleness to her otherwise aloof face. Her long legs were particularly striking.

Despite her superior looks and figure, she deliberately lagged behind the aloof girl by half a step, as if to curry favor.

"Young man, could you please come here for a moment?" The old man beckoned to Kong Tianxu.

Chapter 3: The First Close Encounter with a Certain Sect

The old man's tone was very gentle, but anyone could hear the undeniable authority in it.

Kong Tianxu raised an eyebrow slightly, but still strode over and stood before the group, asking in the standard official language of the Star Luo Empire, "What can I do for you, seniors?"

He didn't do nothing in the first few years of his life. With the support of the top teachers in the Imperial Household Department, it was only natural that he became proficient in the elegant languages ​​of the four countries.

The old man looked Kong Tianxu up and down a few times and asked, "Young brother, are you going to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts?"

Kong Tianxu nodded and said naturally, "Yes!"

The old man's gaze was extremely penetrating, even carrying a hint of ethereal uncertainty. During their conversation, his aura had completely locked onto Kong Tianxu, as if he were about to launch an attack at any moment.

But the boy standing in front of him looked completely calm, as if he hadn't made any preparations.

The old man clapped his hands and laughed, saying:

“I am Xu Yunxiao. These are my companions. We are also heading to the Star Dou Great Forest. We have been traveling through the night and are all quite tired. Seeing that you have a campfire here, I wonder if we could warm ourselves by the fire and rest for a while?”

“Okay,” Kong Tianxu readily agreed.

He knew very well the saying that too much talk leads to mistakes. This group of people looked travel-worn, indicating that they had indeed been on a long journey. Although the old-fashioned man who called himself Xu Yunxiao was somewhat wary of him, he did not seem to harbor much hostility.

Kong Tianxu, whose mental strength far surpasses that of ordinary people, is also extremely accurate in judging other people's emotions. His own martial soul allows him to perceive some of the most subtle changes in the human body. Indeed, these people in front of him have no intention of making a move.

The two girls were also sizing up Kong Tianxu; their eyes never left him while he was talking to Xu Yunxiao.

With his silver-white medium-length hair and purple eyes, Kong Tianxu, who naturally exudes an air of nobility, is not only extremely handsome but also possesses an otherworldly charm.

In terms of appearance, even the gentle girl who always thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world felt a little ashamed in front of him, and smiled softly at Kong Tianxu with her pretty face slightly red.

The aloof young woman's face showed surprise, and she nodded slightly to him.

Led by Kong Tianxu, the group arrived at the campfire. Immediately, two people quickly set up a tent and scattered some medicine to repel the soul beasts around them.

Kong Tianxu and the others sat on either side of the campfire. He didn't say a word, just quietly warmed himself by the fire.

With these people around, going back to cultivate now is clearly not a wise choice. Especially since these people are all quite skilled.

The elderly Xu Yunxiao appeared very enthusiastic, and chatted with Kong Tianxu with a smile.

After Kong Tianxu told him that his name was Tian Xu and that he came from Xingluo National Academy, the group was visibly surprised, and the subtle pride on their faces diminished somewhat.

"So you're a top student from the Star Luo National Academy. No wonder you dared to come to this Star Dou Great Forest alone to hunt soul beasts."

Xu Yunxiao's tone became much more cautious. The Star Luo National Academy was quite famous on the continent, being the number one academy in the Star Luo Empire, and even had a titled Douluo presiding over it.

Kong Tianxu smiled sheepishly: "Senior, what about you? Are you also going to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts?"

Xu Yunxiao nodded and said, "Some of our companions have also reached a bottleneck in their cultivation. We hope to gain something from this trip into the Star Dou Great Forest."

While they were talking, all the tents on their side had been set up. Xu Yunxiao and the others ate some dry food, chatted with Kong Tianxu for a few more minutes, and then went back to their tents to rest.

During the casual conversation, Xu Yunxiao also briefly introduced the people on his side: the pointed-headed man was named Ye Handong, the aloof girl was named Xu Yingluo, and the gentle girl was named Xu Yuanxi.

However, Xu Yunxiao did not mention their origins. He simply agreed with Kong Tianxu to set off together into the Star Dou Great Forest the next morning, and was willing to take care of him in some way, so that he wouldn't have enjoyed the campfire tonight for nothing.

Kong Tianxu did not refuse.

This small team, clearly from a certain sect, seemed to feel more at ease with me because of the reputation of the Star Luo National Academy. They were quite strong and were also going to enter the mixed zone, so I could save some effort by blending in with them.

and--

He sneered inwardly.

Such sectarian forces are accustomed to nipping any potential threats in the bud, so the old man may not actually be asking for his opinion.

However, the sect surnamed Xu...

There were three tents in total. The two girls' tents were made of tanned cowhide and were closest to the campfire. The other two tents were about the same size. Xu Yunxiao had one tent by himself, while the others squeezed together, clearly showing the hierarchy.

Just after Kong Tianxu returned to his tent, Xu Yunxiao quietly left his own tent and came to Xu Yingluo and Xu Yuanxi's tent.

A black light flashed in his hand, and an almost invisible ripple extended outwards.

A moment later, the same ripples returned. Xu Yunxiao sensed them for a moment before crouching down and entering the tent of the two girls. However, he only sat cross-legged at the entrance and did not go any further inside.

"Grandpa Xiao, can you tell what his background is?" Xu Yingluo asked calmly.

Xu Yuanxi stood to the side, a faint smile on her face, but she didn't say a word. Comparing the positions of her bed and Xu Yingluo's, it was clear that her status was far inferior to Xu Yingluo's.

A hazy black light, like ripples on water, shone from Xu Yunxiao's body, enveloping the inside of the tent and preventing his voice from being heard.

"Although this child is young, his appearance and temperament are quite remarkable. Judging from his aura, he should be somewhere between a Great Soul Master and a Soul Venerable. At his age, it is highly credible that he comes from the Star Luo National Academy. However, for the sake of safety, I still think we should take him with us to avoid any accidents. If everything goes smoothly, it wouldn't hurt to lend him a hand."

Xu Yingluo nodded slightly and said, "Grandpa Xiao, then you can make the decision."

"Elder Yunxiao, will he be accompanied by any experts?"

Xu Yuanxi suddenly spoke, her voice sounding even more gentle and beautiful in the quiet moment.

Xu Yunxiao frowned, but still answered:

"It shouldn't be the case. Our sect's ripple detection method is extremely unique, capable of simultaneously sensing soul power fluctuations and object shapes. Even a Title Douluo cannot escape detection. However, if it is a legendary Super Douluo, it's not impossible for me to misjudge."

Xu Yingluo blinked and said, "Grandpa Xiao, he's just a child. You're overthinking it. Just be more careful tomorrow."

Xu Yunxiao acknowledged and quietly retreated to his tent to keep watch. The layer of black light then subsided and dissipated.

"Sister Luoluo, that Tian Xu is really handsome!" Xu Yuanxi said with a soft laugh after he left.

A slight smile appeared on Xu Yingluo's usually cold and beautiful face. "What? Are you feeling romantic?"

Xu Yuanxi pouted her red lips and said:

"No, that's not it. But that Tian Xu is indeed very unusual. I don't know why, but when I'm close to him, my martial spirit fluctuates noticeably. There seems to be something in his aura that can suppress my martial spirit."

Chapter 4 The Mysterious Tortoise and the Level 6 Soul Guide

Xu Yingluo was immediately taken aback and quickly asked:

"How is that possible? Xixi, you are the second most talented person in our sect. Among the younger generation, apart from Xiaoshitou, your Xuanwu bloodline is the most concentrated. Could it be that he has the ultimate martial soul?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle. An ultimate martial spirit is a once-in-a-millennium occurrence; how could one encounter it so easily?

Xu Yuanxi smiled and said:

"I don't know, we'll find out when we encounter the battle tomorrow. Since he dares to hunt souls alone, he must have some skill. Let's get some rest, we still need to find the habitat of that displacement worm tomorrow. I wonder what's in there that makes Elder Yunxiao so nervous."