Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

Shangguan Feier sniffed her cute little nose and looked down at her father.

"You little brat tricked me, I'll beat up your dad, and we'll be even for now."

Yan turned around and said, "Alright, I've seen the Vast and Boundless Set. The Vast and Boundless Palace can't get anything good for the time being, so let's leave it at that."

He was about to leave when Shangguan Tianyue's voice rang out behind him again, "Stop. What you just said was an insult to my Vast Expanse Palace."

"You're still planning to hit her? Don't you care about your own daughter?"

Yan turned his head to look at Shangguan Tianyue, then gestured towards Shangguan Feier. As he spoke, he flashed forward, and a fireball the size of a head hurled directly at Shangguan Feier.

"what……"

As Shangguan Feier watched the rapidly approaching fireball, she instinctively screamed. Shangguan Tianyue quickly transformed into golden light and stood in front of his daughter to block it.

However, the next second, the fireball dissipated into sparks in mid-air and finally disappeared. He looked up and saw that Yan had also vanished without a trace.

"Dad, no, it's okay."

After screaming for a while with her eyes closed, Shangguan Feier realized that the expected scorching fireball had not arrived. When she opened her eyes, she saw her father standing in front of her, and the fatherly love she had not felt for a long time made her feel extremely sweet.

"It's alright, Fei'er."

Shangguan Tianyue shook her head, casually released the restriction Yan had left on her, and then looked around.

The once barren valley was transformed after the two's fierce battle. Everywhere, red semi-liquid solidified and turned black, and large plumes of steam rose into the sky from all directions of the valley. The once clear blue sky was now clouded with dark clouds.

Shangguan Tianyue scanned her surroundings but found no trace of what she was looking for. The surrounding red and black rocks revealed a metallic luster, which was the mineral deposits that were originally hidden deep in the mountains, which had been refined and melted out at high temperatures.

"Second Palace Master, Second Miss, we have finally found you."

Not long after Shangguan Tianyue and her daughter left the valley, several figures descended from the sky and landed in front of them. Leading them was Shangguan Longyin, the Palace Master of Zhongtian Tuoyin Palace, and his other daughter, Shangguan Xue'er.

"Dad, sister, are you alright?"

Uncharacteristically, Shangguan Xue'er abandoned her aloof and cold demeanor, and quickly approached her father and sister, asking them with concern.

At this moment, Shangguan Tianyue was dressed in a disheveled state. Her once luxurious robes were not only tattered but also covered in large patches of black, making her look even worse than a beggar.

However, Shangguan Xue'er did not mind her father's presence and rushed to her father and sister's side, where the three of them embraced each other in a rare moment.

Shangguan Feier's voice trembled slightly with tears, "Daddy, sister, Feier will definitely be obedient from now on, I promise I'll be very obedient. Waaah..."

"Fei'er, Xue'er, it's Daddy's fault for not being able to protect you."

When Shangguan Tianyue heard her daughter say this, she felt not the slightest bit moved, but rather extremely guilty, knowing that her second daughter was still terrified by what had just happened.

Shangguan Longyin and the several Heavenly King-level experts from the Vast Expanse Palace who had followed did not disturb Shangguan Tianyue's family, but instead quickly began to investigate the scene.

When they saw the valley, which had almost completely lost its original shape, they were all terrified, thinking to themselves that the two sides fighting were indeed incredibly powerful.

The group of powerful individuals quickly finished examining the valley. Based on the surrounding energy traces and Shangguan Tianyue's condition, they reached a not-so-good conclusion. After a long while, a grim-faced Shangguan Longyin returned to Shangguan Tianyue's side.

"Second Palace Master".

Shangguan Tianyue had already calmed her two daughters down. Hearing Shangguan Longyin's call, she nodded. After observing carefully for a moment, the latter said softly, "May I ask if the old man dares to ask, has the thief who escaped from the Vast Expanse Palace escaped?"

Shangguan Tianyue shook her head and sighed, "Long Yin, you don't need to save face for me anymore. I lost to him in our battle just now. If he hadn't been so ruthless, I'm afraid I would have been dead long ago."

"No, that's not true."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Feier whispered from the side, "It's Feier's fault. If Feier hadn't shouted and disturbed Daddy, Daddy would definitely have won against that guy."

"Fei'er, this has nothing to do with you. Your father is no match for that man. Even your uncle might not be able to defeat him."

Shangguan Tianyue first patted her second daughter's head to comfort her, then looked at Shangguan Longyin, "Longyin, you should have already led people to search the Haomiao Palace, right? Did you find anything in the Haomiao Palace?"

"Reporting to the Second Palace Master, the thief disposed of the traces too cleanly. We found nothing, and it seems that nothing important was stolen."

When Shangguan Longyin heard Shangguan Tianyue admit that he was inferior, and even said that Shangguan Tianyang might not be his match, his heart sank even further. After reporting the situation of the self-examination at Haomiao Palace, he quickly comforted him, "Second Palace Master, although that villain is extremely strong, he is only fighting alone. He is strong, but he must have weaknesses."

Furthermore, no matter how strong an individual is, how can they withstand the combined power of many? My Vast Palace is filled with powerful individuals. You and the Grand Palace Master alone are no match for that person, but if you join forces, even the Snow God Mountain Lord is nothing.

The thief must have been afraid of the two palace masters' authority, so he only dared to sneak into the palace to cause trouble.

"However, Second Palace Master, there shouldn't be many experts on this continent who can surpass you! Did he reveal any weaknesses during your fight just now? Fire attribute abilities... Could he be a hidden powerhouse from the Crimson Hell?"

"No, that person is definitely not from Crimson Prison. I even suspect that he might not be from our Vast Continent."

Upon hearing Shangguan Longyin's analysis, Shangguan Tianyue immediately denied it. Both sides had used their true abilities in the fight just now. Shangguan Longyin had witnessed Yan's nine soul rings and was certain that the people of Blood Red Prison did not have such abilities.

He briefly explained to Shangguan Longyin and the others. When they heard that Yan was surrounded by nine rings and had nine fiery beast shadows, they couldn't help but look at each other in disbelief. The power was similar to but different from the Heavenly Pearl. There were only nine halos. How could this sound so unreliable?

"Second Palace Master, could that person be a transformed celestial beast, just like those guys from the Myriad Beasts Empire? However, perhaps he is not from the Myriad Beasts Empire."

After considering it for a moment, Shangguan Longyin offered a different opinion. Shangguan Tianyue's explanation was vague, so he could only speculate. He thought that Yan's nine halos might be some kind of illusion, otherwise it wouldn't make sense.

"No, he must be human. That's a power similar to that of a dzi bead."

Shangguan Tianyue shook his head. Among everyone, he was the only one who had fought Yan, and he was very sure that his judgment was correct.

"Second Palace Master, this matter can perhaps be investigated later. My Vast Palace has countless books, and perhaps we can find the answer there. But the situation is unclear now, so let's return to Heavenly Pearl Island first."

After discussing the matter without reaching a conclusion, Shangguan Longyin and the others suggested returning to Tianzhu Island to take charge of the situation. Everything that had just happened had caused a great uproar on Tianzhu Island, and these powerful individuals who had chased after them needed to return as soon as possible to take charge of the situation.

"Mu Feng, you stay here to handle the aftermath properly. The rest of you, come back to Tianzhu Island with me first."

Shangguan Tianyue readily agreed, knowing that the most important thing at this time was to return to Tianzhu Island to take charge of the overall situation. So he left one person behind to handle the follow-up matters, and then led his two daughters and Shangguan Longyin and others away from the abandoned valley.

"Second Palace Master".

When Shangguan Tianyue and the others returned to Tianzhu Island, the island was still calm and peaceful, as if nothing had happened.

Tianzhu Island was, after all, the stronghold of Haomiao Palace, and most of the people who remained there were related to Haomiao Palace. The abduction of the second young lady of Haomiao Palace caused a great uproar, but Shangguan Longyin and others made arrangements before chasing after them. With no one causing trouble, everything was quickly calmed down.

"Longyin, what are the results of the inspection inside and outside Tianzhu Island? Has anything unusual happened during this period?"

After returning to the Vast Palace, Shangguan Tianyue quickly washed up and changed her clothes before going outside to find Shangguan Longyin, who was handling the follow-up matters.

"Second Palace Master, I surveyed the entire Heavenly Pearl Island and found the disciple whose identity was stolen. I discovered that he had simply fainted. After waking him up and questioning him, I found no useful clues. This lead has been cut off."

Shangguan Longyin shook his head helplessly, then continued, "As for the unusual events on Tianzhu Island during this period, there have been some trivial matters, but there have been no truly important changes."

After the Heavenly Pearl Competition, there weren't many outsiders left on Heavenly Pearl Island. But since that person could replace one, he could possibly replace others. Moreover, he has the ability to fly and teleport, so perhaps he came to Heavenly Pearl Island through some special means, and his origins are impossible to trace.

The slightly more mysterious one is Yan from the Emerald team. He was probably suspicious because of the commotion earlier, so he said goodbye and wanted to leave. He's now back at the Heavenly Pearl Hotel packing his luggage.

"Yan. That kid of unknown origin who previously gathered information about Xue'er and Fei'er."

Shangguan Tianyue frowned slightly when Shangguan Longyin mentioned Yan. He didn't have a good impression of that kid. After thinking of something, he asked again, "When I chased him out of Tianzhu Island, did that kid disappear without a trace?"

Shangguan Longyin shook his head. "No, our people saw him at Ningxing Pavilion. When I took Miss to look for you, we met him on the way. It can be confirmed that it was him."

"Is that so? It shouldn't be him. Since that kid wants to leave, let him go!"

Shangguan Tianyue was slightly relieved upon hearing this answer, but also somewhat disappointed. She waved her hand and said, "That kid's origins and motives are unknown. If he stays on Tianzhu Island, he might cause other trouble. If we can get rid of him, let's get rid of him as soon as possible!"

"Understood, I'll go and make the arrangements right away."

Shangguan Longyin raised an eyebrow, then bowed to accept the order. After discussing it with Shangguan Tianyue for a while, he left the main hall to arrange new orders.

Chapter 526 Reunion with Cai Cai

On the steps leading from Tianzhu Island to the outside world, Yan walked slowly and carefully. After showing his Tianzhu token at the military camp at the exit, he headed towards a travel route outside Zhongtian City.

He was fast and soon arrived at a desolate and deserted place. After walking a few more steps, a figure suddenly descended from the sky, and the two Yan merged into one.

The one that just came down from Tianzhu Island was not Yan's true form, but a clone he created using his clone soul skill.

He had considered the possibility of being discovered in his plan to infiltrate the Vast Palace at night. The Central Heaven Empire and the Vast Palace were quite powerful, and Yan didn't want to be wanted by the authorities, so concealing his identity was still necessary.

His main body went to the Vast Palace, while his clone acted as usual, so that even if something happened, no one would suspect him.

"We can't go to the Vast Palace for the time being, and we can't stay in the Central Heaven Empire for long either. So, should we head north to the Myriad Beasts Empire? Or should we go to the Emerald Empire?"

Yan stood there, pondering his next move. He had caused quite a stir at the Vast Palace this time, and Shangguan Tianyang, who was in seclusion, was likely to emerge. It wouldn't be easy for him to borrow their books again.

Since we can't go to the Vast Palace, staying in the Central Heaven Empire is just a waste of time. We might as well try our luck in another country.

Yan now has two choices: one is to head north to the Beast Empire. One of his purposes in coming to the Vast Continent this time is to find powerful earth-attribute creatures so that his second martial soul can reach its maximum level.

On the vast continent, the place with the most celestial beasts is the Beast Empire; going there to try one's luck should yield some results. However, Yan isn't in a rush regarding his second martial soul, so there's no need to rush.

In that case, Yan wouldn't only have the Beast Empire as an option; he could explore more of them. He's currently interested in knowledge about Condensation Scrolls, and the Felicity Empire would be a good choice.

Although the Feli Empire does not have one of the five holy lands to guard it, it is still among the seven great empires, so its strength and foundation are probably not weak. Regarding the Condensation Scroll, they may be inferior to Tianzhu Island in the top level, but they should have some advanced knowledge.

Yan hasn't reached the point of researching extremely advanced fields yet, but the Emerald Empire should be able to meet his requirements.

"I did the Feli Empire a great favor in the Dzi Bead Competition, and Cai Cai is a royal princess, so getting what I want shouldn't be difficult."

After thinking for a while, Yan decided to go to the Emerald Empire. As a precious piece of equipment for Celestial Jewelers, the Condensed Scroll is generally only possessed by powers at the level of the Seven Great Empires.

Yan's original plan was to stay on Tianzhu Island to study for a while, but he couldn't help but fight with Shangguan Tianyue. Staying would only cause more trouble, so it would be better to travel around the continent first, have a tour, and then come back to Haomiao Palace to learn more.

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The Feli Empire is located in the northwest of the Zhongtian Empire. It is one of the two major powers in the west of the Vast Continent. It borders the Zhongtian and Wanshou Empires and is constantly at odds with the Baida Empire to the south. Although it faces considerable external pressure, its overall national strength is not weak.

Feili City is the capital of the Feili Empire, located in the central part of the empire. When Yan arrived outside Feili City, it was noon. From a distance, Feili City looked like a giant monster lying on the ground.

The city of Feli enjoys an excellent geographical location, surrounded by high mountains to the west and north, and the famous Feli Lake of the Feli Empire to the east. It is nestled between mountains and water, and is strategically located, making it the political and military center of the Feli Empire.

The architectural style of this city differs from that of Zhongtian City; it is more like a fortress than a capital. The city walls are a hundred meters high, with an arrow tower equipped with a giant crossbow every twenty meters, and a moat a hundred meters wide.

Yan entered through the south gate of Feili City. There were six city gates in total, with six huge drawbridges spanning the river. On the ancient city wall ahead, the Holy Cross sword emblem of the Feili Empire was inlaid, painted with gold paint, gleaming in the sunlight.

Yan followed the flow of people to the city gate. There were hundreds of soldiers guarding each city gate, but the gates were wide open and there was no inspection at all.

These soldiers guarding the city gates all carried long spears, wore fine iron armor, and stood ramrod straight, exuding a chilling aura.

Yan entered the city of Emerald without any trouble. The granite-paved road was flat and wide, and the shops on both sides of the road were at least three stories high, stretching as far as the eye could see. The bustling crowds were endless, creating a prosperous scene.

After asking around for a while, Yan arrived at the eastern district of Emerald City. Because it borders Emerald Lake, the eastern side of Emerald City is the most prosperous area in the city. The Emerald Imperial Palace is located on the north side of Emerald City, facing south.

The eastern part of the city houses several key units of the Feli Empire, such as the headquarters of the Imperial Imprint Palace and several important academies. What Yan is looking for is the Feli Royal Military Academy.

The Royal Military Academy of Feli, as its name suggests, is an academy connected to the Feli royal family and possessing a military background. Yan came to this academy not to study, but specifically to find Cai Cai.

Cai Cai is a princess of the Fei Li royal family, and she is extremely capable and trusted by the royal family. Before she led the Fei Li team to the Zhongtian Empire, she had already been appointed by the royal family to enter the Royal Military Academy, and it is said that she will take over as the dean in two years.

Yan entered the Royal Military Academy of Emerald quite smoothly, without encountering any gatekeepers blocking his way. Relying on the token Cai Cai had given him, he made his way to the teaching building, and then, led by a teacher, arrived at the fifth floor.

There aren't many offices on the fifth floor of the teaching building, and it's very quiet with few people on it. The offices of the college's senior management are all on this floor.

Yan followed the teacher who was leading the way down the corridor to the second-to-last room. When they arrived, the teacher's face became more respectful, and he stepped forward and knocked lightly on the door twice.