The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

In a flash, Xu Zihuang glanced sideways at Ning Tian, ​​who was guarding his bedside. The scene before him gave him a sense of disorientation.

Memories flooded his mind; the nights in the south of the Sun Moon Empire were just like those in Star Luo City, with stars and moon shining brightly. Only, back then, someone else was often by his side, keeping him company.

Composing himself, Xu Zihuang returned to his usual gentle demeanor. As he slightly sat up and leaned against the headboard, he reached out his right hand and grasped Ning Tian's jade-like hand resting on the bed, the warm and smooth touch lingering in his palm.

Ning Tian snapped out of her daze and looked at Xu Zihuang, a faint smile appearing on her pretty face.

"Tianhuang, you're awake?"

Xu Zihuang smiled and asked, "How long have I been unconscious?"

"About seven hours," Ning Tian replied softly, then casually turned on the soul-guiding lamp in the bedroom with his other hand, and poured Xu Zihuang a cup of still-warm tea.

The warm-toned soul-guiding light was not dazzling at all, and it diffused into the translucent amber-colored tea.

Xu Zihuang took the exquisite porcelain teacup, took a sip, and asked Ning Tian about what had happened after he fell into a coma.

Ning Tian was also very forthcoming with his knowledge.

He recounted to Xu Zihuang everything from He Caitou carrying him back to his room, to the pill Zong Langya gave him, refined from the life essence of a 100,000-year-old plant-type soul beast, and the subsequent treatment he received by Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Empire, along with the Healing Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er.

"What that Immortal Doctor Douluo King said should be correct. I have indeed fully absorbed the effects of that pill. My soul power cultivation has also been greatly improved." Xu Zihuang got out of bed and led Ning Tian to the open-air balcony on the south side of the bedroom. The majestic outline of Star Luo City stretched as far as the eye could see.

It was late at night, but the city was still brightly lit. The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament had just concluded during the day, and the first half of the night had been incredibly lively; only now did it begin to quiet down a bit.

The sheer size of Star Luo City was undeniable, and its so-called tranquility was only relative. On the distant streets, groups of two or three could be seen returning from time to time. Their conversations revolved around the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament.

For most ordinary people, being able to witness the finals of a continent-wide advanced soul master academy fighting tournament is something they can boast about for the rest of their lives.

"After this, it seems that Shrek Academy, the Body Sect, and even the Star Luo Empire will all spare no effort to win you over." Ning Tian followed Xu Zihuang's gaze into the distance, her beautiful eyes shining with a hint of pride.

A gentle breeze caressed her face, lifting her shoulder-length platinum blonde hair and the hem of her white dress.

The nights in late spring no longer have the chill of early spring; instead, they have a cool and comfortable feel.

Just as Ning Tian turned her gaze back to Xu Zihuang, she noticed that Xu Zihuang was also staring intently at her, and a slight blush immediately appeared on her delicate face.

"what happened?"

“I was thinking, if you were to invite me to join on behalf of your Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, I might actually agree.”

Noticing the smile in Xu Zihuang's eyes, Ning Tian knew that Yu Tianhuang was joking with her. However, she still replied in a cooperative manner.

"Tianhuang, if you are willing to join our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, we would even give you the sect leader."

Xu Zihuang was taken aback for a moment, then pulled Ning Tian slightly and hugged him. Ning Tian, ​​who was nearly 1.7 meters tall, could be described as tall, but he only just reached Xu Zihuang's shoulder.

He didn't use a lot of force all at once, giving Ning Tian enough time to react.

But Ning Tian remained completely stunned until her cheek rested on Xu Zihuang's shoulder, at which point she finally calmed down. She felt her cheeks burning slightly, a mixture of shyness and joy swirling in her heart.

Xu Zihuang gently stroked Ning Tian's smooth, slightly curly platinum-gold hair, a faint, refreshing fragrance lingering in his nostrils. Then, with a hint of teasing and playfulness, he asked Ning Tian a question in return.

"Isn't the sect leader right here? Are you sure you want to hand the sect leader over to me?"

Warm breath filled Ning Tian's ears, and her somewhat stiff body seemed to soften considerably.

At this moment, she realized the ambiguity in her previous words.

She is the future sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Giving the sect leader to Yu Tianhuang would be tantamount to handing himself over to someone else.

Although Ning Tianmei's eyes still held a hint of shyness, she forced herself to calm down and took the initiative to wrap her arms around Xu Zihuang's waist and back.

"Are you sure you want to join our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Her words were undoubtedly a veiled expression of her feelings to Yu Tianhuang. Considering the current situation, it was practically an explicit declaration.

Now that she had chosen Yu Tianhuang, and her feelings for him were genuine, what was there to hesitate about? Having been raised from childhood as the successor to the sect leader, the primary character trait she had been instilled with was decisiveness.

It certainly took a lot of courage for her to do this and say these words.

However, the effect was also very obvious, and it instantly turned the tables.

She's so good at it.

Sometimes, it has to be admitted that some abilities are innate. Most people would likely be completely bewildered on the spot, but Ning Tian was able to subconsciously take actions that shifted the situation in her favor, which was truly remarkable.

Xu Zihuang's heart stirred slightly, and an unusual light flickered in his deep purple eyes. In his past interactions with Ning Tian, ​​he had always been the one in control.

His original intention in doing this was simply to make Ning Tian more and more involved.

Unexpectedly, Ning Tian's response today put him in a passive position for the first time.

A thousand thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, and he even considered the possibility that he might be the one being baited.

However, he quickly dismissed the idea. His Golden Eye Martial Soul allowed him to observe the emotions deep in other people's eyes more subtly, and he didn't think that Ning Tian, ​​who was only twelve years old, would have such a deep level of cunning.

He continued to stroke Ning Tian's beautiful hair with his right hand, and said in a very firm tone.

"of course."

This doesn't mean he's actually going to join the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, but rather it's a direct response to Ning Tian.

Hearing this affirmative answer, Ning Tian seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, her bright eyes filled with tender happiness.

Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Mingde Hall.

This is a spacious hall. The entire hall is decorated in a metallic style. It's not luxurious, but it's filled with the texture of metal panels. A plaque hangs high above the main entrance of the hall, with three large, dark gold characters that exude an aura of authority: Mingde Hall.

In the center of the hall sat a man. He looked to be in his early forties, not tall, but broad-shouldered. In the simplest terms, he was short and stout.

His short, stout build was clearly unsuitable for long hair, yet he insisted on having it. His reddish-brown hair cascaded down his back, obscuring his short, thick neck.

Just then, a crisp sound of footsteps rang out from afar, growing louder as it approached. In the empty hall, it sounded particularly clear and abrupt.

Then, Meng Hongchen, with her long, wine-red hair and wearing the white-gold uniform of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, walked towards us.

Grandpa, you were looking for me?

From the way Meng Hongchen addressed him, it was clear that the short, stout middle-aged man was none other than the renowned head of Mingde Hall, and also the grandfather of Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen.

Jing Hongchen slowly stood up. He was less than 1.5 meters tall, but his waist was definitely over 1.5 meters. His hands were behind his back, and a black robe covered with dense gold thread patterns concealed his round belly.

His gaze toward Meng Hongchen was unusually gentle and kind. However, he was almost a head shorter than Meng Hongchen, making the two of them look quite strange standing together.

“Meng, tell me about Yu Tianhuang from Shrek Academy.”

Meng Hongchen's mind involuntarily recalled Xu Zihuang's appearance, and then she asked in surprise, "Grandpa, didn't you ask about my brother just now?"

"Don't mention him again. He loses all his spirit after the slightest setback. He's truly disgraced our Hongchen family." Jing Hongchen sneered, and terrifying energy fluctuations echoed in the hall. The metal walls all shimmered with strange halos.

Although Meng Hongchen knew that her grandfather was angry, she still couldn't help but speak up for Xiao Hongchen.

“Grandpa, we can’t really blame my brother entirely. Yu Tianhuang’s talent is too good; he’s probably unique in the history of Douluo Continent. My brother might just not have figured it out yet.”

However, as she spoke these words, a strange light unconsciously appeared in her icy blue eyes.

Jing Hongchen narrowed his small eyes slightly, scrutinizing his granddaughter. Having lived for so many years and held such a high position, he was a shrewd and calculating person. How could Meng Hongchen's little schemes escape his discerning eyes?

"Let's put Xiao aside for now. Meng, tell me about the match between Yu Tianhuang and Xiao, from beginning to end, without missing a single detail."

Although the team leader, Mr. Ma, had already given a complete account of what happened, Xiao Hongchen hadn't woken up yet, so Mr. Ma might have embellished the story to shirk responsibility.

It wasn't that Old Ma wanted to shirk responsibility, but rather that he didn't want to implicate his family, especially his exceptionally talented grandson, Ma Rulong.

He knew the Mingde Hall Master's character all too well. When Xiao Hongchen was unconscious, he had already prepared to die with him.

Chapter 206 Conversation with Elder Mu

On the night the competition ended, Wang Yan selected three soul bones that were compatible with the members of Shrek Academy.

This has been an unspoken rule at Shrek Academy for years. Normally, the three soul bones awarded to the champion of each Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament are distributed among students who performed exceptionally well in that tournament.

Wang Yan's ability to identify soul bones was no less than that of Elder Xuan. The final choice made the emperor feel a great pang of heartache, but there was nothing he could do about it.

The value of the three soul bones is beyond monetary measure. The reason why the host country for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament changes every five years is also related to the pressure of this reward.

There are four soul bones as rewards in total: three for the champion and one for the runner-up. Moreover, for the sake of the nation's reputation, the soul bones provided to the champion and runner-up, while rarely being top-tier soul bones, are generally high-quality soul bones from soul beasts with over ten thousand years of cultivation.

Elder Xuan did not allow Wang Yan to distribute the three soul bones immediately. Instead, he immediately ordered everyone in Su to pack their belongings and return to Shrek Academy.

The pressure from the Body Sect was considerable; only by returning to the academy, with Elder Mu overseeing things, could he truly feel at ease.

Xu Zihuang has fully recovered, and Xu Sanshi, Bei Bei, and Jiang Nannan are also fine after being detoxified.

The next morning, the Shrek Academy students changed into relatively ordinary clothes, quietly left Star Luo City, and flew directly towards Shrek Academy.

Just like when they came, Elder Xuan personally led the flight. They were even more forceful, managing to shorten the return journey to within two days.

A brilliant trail of flame swept across the sky before it plummeted toward the ground, gradually slowing down.

The white light suddenly magnified, forming a huge white platform that helped the Shrek Academy students alleviate their momentum.

Not far from the main gate of Shrek Academy, there was a clear river in front of them. The Shrek Academy students landed on the riverbank.

Fortunately, Elder Xuan used his soul power to protect everyone this time, which can be regarded as an affirmation of their winning the championship of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament.

Although everyone's faces were still very pale after the bumpy journey, they were much better off than before.

Old Master Xuan, covered in grease, was gulping down wine from a large gourd and mumbled, "Alright, you little ones, disperse. The seven in the reserve team, remember that your participation in this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament needs to be kept secret. Yu Tianhuang, come with me for a moment."

Upon hearing Elder Xuan's last words, everyone's gaze fell upon Xu Zihuang, who was using his soul power to alleviate Ning Tian's physical discomfort.

However, none of them were too surprised.

Given Yu Tianhuang's talent and contributions to this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, it is only natural that he would be valued by Elder Xuan and the academy's higher-ups.

"Yes, Elder Xuan," Xu Zihuang replied respectfully.

Meanwhile, Elder Xuan had already started walking leisurely towards the main gate of Shrek Academy.

Ning Tian grasped Xu Zihuang's wrist, smiled, and shook his head.

"I'm fine, you go with Elder Xuan first."

Xu Zihuang indicated that he understood, and then said to Jiang Nannan.

"Jiang, could you please take care of Ning Tian for me later?"

Jiang Nannan, with her Soul Master cultivation level, was in much better condition than Ning Tian, ​​who was a Soul Venerable and a support-type Soul Master.

“Mm.” Jiang Nannan nodded. She and Ning Tian were the two girls in the reserve team on the surface, and although Ning Tian came from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, he didn’t have an arrogant feeling at all.

The relationship between the two is still quite harmonious.