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

Just then, Xu Zihuang and Ruan Xinghai turned around simultaneously. In the area extending from the top deck, a woman in a long red dress looked up, gazing wistfully in their direction. It was Ju Zi.

Xu Zihuang laughed and said.

"Steward Ruan, I'm sorry to take my leave."

"Please go ahead, Brother Yu." Ruan Xinghai replied with a knowing smile.

Xu Zihuang leaped and landed in front of Ju Zi.

Ju Zi naturally took Xu Zihuang's arm, pouted, and said coquettishly, "Go to sleep!"

Ever since that night, she had come to love the feeling of falling asleep in Xu Zihuang's arms. Of course, they wouldn't be without doing other things before going to sleep. Not just intimate acts, but also discussing plans to deal with the Demon Crocodile Pirate Gang.

According to Orange's speculation, the Demon Crocodile Pirates will probably make their move in the next few days.

Upon entering the room, Orange clung to Xu Zihuang's body like an octopus.

Xu Zihuang had no choice but to reach out and support Ju Zi's body as they walked towards the bed.

Chapter 317 An Unexpected Turn of Events

In the Soul Beast Forest of the continent, firelight easily attracts exceptionally powerful Soul Beasts.

Similarly, many sea spirit beasts in the deep sea are also very sensitive to light. For safety reasons, the soul-guiding lamps in every room on the Sea Dragon were all adjusted to the lowest power.

Under the dim light, only the general layout of the room could be barely discerned. There was a hazy, ambiguous feeling about it.

Xu Zihuang leaned against the headboard, while Ju Zi nestled against his chest, actively seeking his touch. Compared to a few days ago, he was noticeably more impatient, and his movements were even somewhat rough.

Because she knew that this happy time would probably end in just a few days. At least before leaving, she wanted to create more and deeper memories.

Although the Crocodile Pirate Crew was a formidable force, and their leader, Crocodile Luo, was a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse, the South China Sea Soul Master Corps, to which Orange belonged, was fully prepared. Using a positioning soul tool, the South China Sea Soul Master Corps' ships followed the merchant ship approximately fifty kilometers behind.

Once the Demon Crocodile Pirates appear, the people lurking on the Sea Dragon will send a signal. The South China Sea Soul Master Corps' ships will then surround them from all directions. Furthermore, the South China Sea Soul Master Corps' division commander broke through to the Title Douluo realm two years ago.

With the overall combat strength of the South China Sea Soul Master Corps, wiping out the Demon Crocodile Pirate Gang would be an easy task.

After the Demon Crocodile Pirate Crew is destroyed, it will be time for Orange to leave.

Xu Zihuang knew what Ju Zi was thinking, but simply let Ju Zi do as she pleased.

Not long after, a glint of purple-gold light flashed in his deep purple eyes. His spiritual power, at the tangible and tangible realm, instantly expanded outwards, not spreading to the surrounding sea, but extending towards the seabed.

Deep in the ocean, the figures of several human soul masters appeared clearly in his mind.

The Crocodile Pirate Crew. Finally, they can't hold back any longer?

Xu Zihuang frowned slightly, then relaxed.

In his view, the Crocodile Pirates posed no threat to him. What concerned him more was the oppressive feeling and palpitations he had experienced when he first entered this sea area.

However, as soon as his mind returned to normal, the thoughtful look in his eyes was completely replaced by astonishment.

Ju Zi's figure had already slid down to Xu Zihuang's waist, her pretty face slightly flushed as she looked at him. Besides shyness, her eyes held even more determination, madness, and a chilling resentment.

Of course, she didn't resent Xu Zihuang, but rather Xu Tianran.

Despite Xu Tianran's complete trust in her, she knew deep down that she was merely a pawn in his game. Because of Xu Tianran's existence, she couldn't recklessly elope with Yu Tianhuang, nor could she control her own destiny.

Orange desperately wanted to reciprocate Yu Tianhuang's feelings. Although she needed to remain a virgin, she could leave Yu Tianhuang's mark in another way.

Undeniably, part of the reason she did this was to get revenge on Xu Tianran.

And these were all things she had decided beforehand.

……

The dim light illuminated Ju Zi's cheeks. Xu Zihuang could clearly see the two blushes on her delicate face.

Orange stared wide-eyed at Xu Zihuang, her cheeks puffed out.

Then, under Xu Zihuang's gaze, she made a swallowing motion. Xu Zihuang's Adam's apple also moved slightly.

The two remained silent for a long time.

Despite her seemingly gentle and intellectual demeanor, Orange possesses a deep-seated madness and ambition. This was vividly demonstrated just now.

But once she calmed down, she became somewhat shy and bashful. Yet, the determination and tenderness deep in her eyes never wavered.

Xu Zihuang gently hugged Ju Zi and lay down again.

"Let's rest first, Orange."

Ju Zi leaned on Xu Zihuang's shoulder and whispered shyly, "Tianhuang, are you... feeling any better?"

Xu Zihuang gently kissed Ju Zi's forehead, then leaned close to her ear and whispered with a smile.

"The skill level needs to be improved."

Ju Zi felt her cheeks burning even hotter, and just as she was about to say something, she heard Yu Tianhuang's voice again.

"Go to sleep. Don't force yourself."

"Ah."

Orange paused slightly, pursed her lips, but obediently closed her eyes. Yu Tianhuang's constitution was special, and she was indeed quite tired after all that. Moreover, Yu Tianhuang's care and respect for her warmed her heart.

She felt warmth not only in her heart but also in her abdomen. In just a short while, the food she had swallowed seemed to transform into a warm current that flowed into her limbs and bones, making her feel indescribably comfortable.

Xu Zihuang has been nourished by various top-tier natural treasures and nurtured by the life-giving metal for a long time. His body is like a perfect vessel, and everything contained within it has an excellent nourishing effect on soul masters.

The effect was even more pronounced on Soul Masters like Ju Zi, who had a weak constitution. So much so that the impurities left in her body from long-term use of drugs to enhance her cultivation began to be cleansed by the heat flowing into her limbs and bones.

Xu Zihuang gently stroked Ju Zi's hair, and seeing that Ju Zi had fallen into a deep sleep, he chuckled mockingly.

"Xu Tianran. If you knew all this, I wonder what kind of expression you would have."

In fact, it wasn't just Orange who felt pleasure in taking revenge on Xu Tianran; he felt the same way, even more intensely and pathologically than Orange. He simply had a stronger ability to control his emotions.

After all, his current predicament was entirely due to Xu Tianran and his son.

This level of retaliation is just the beginning. When Xu Tianran ascends to the throne, he will inevitably have to resolve the issue of succession. At that time, he would be happy to give Xu Tianran another gift.

Xu Zihuang believed that Ju Zi's thoughts would coincide with his own.

……

Meanwhile, in the waters south of the Hailong.

A massive warship, over a hundred meters long, floated on the sea, rising and falling with the waves.

At the forefront of the warship's deck, a burly, one-eyed, white-haired old man stood quietly.

His aura was as deep as an abyss, and he stood there like an insurmountable mountain. He was none other than Crocodile Luo, the leader of the Demon Crocodile Pirate Gang, whom Xu Zihuang had once seen at the Moon Pivot Auction House.

Veins bulged on Crocodile's forehead, and his face was ashen. The pirates behind him remained silent, not daring to provoke him at this moment.

"Bang, bang, bang—" A series of splashes rang out. Several pirates from the Demon Crocodile Pirate Crew broke through the water and landed on the deck behind Crocodile Luo. The leader, his deep blue soul power light receding, respectfully knelt on one knee.

"Chief, the South China Sea Chamber of Commerce's merchant ship is anchored about forty kilometers ahead in the sea."

Crocodile Luo stared ahead, his expression shifting, his gaze turning cold.

"Get ready to make your move."

Chapter 318 The Demon Emperor, Blue Buddha, and the Soul Barrier

Upon hearing Crocodile's instructions, everyone on the deck felt a chill run down their spines.

Crocodile Cheng, the young leader of their Demon Crocodile Pirate Gang, went to the southern seas of the Sun Moon Empire to gather information but has not yet returned. If Crocodile Cheng happens to be in the nearby waters, he will surely perish in these waters once that terrifying being makes his move.

Crocodile doesn't even care about the life or death of his own grandson, so why would he care about them? Following such a leader is truly terrifying.

However, due to Crocodile's imposing presence, no one dared to show the slightest unusual emotion.

Several pirates stepped forward and together aimed the main cannon barrel at the forefront of the deck at the sea. The barrel was as thick as a human body and over ten meters long. Structurally, it was clear that this was a cannon barrel used to fire a fixed-mount soul-guided cannon. Moreover, its grade was quite high.

The fixed-mount soul-guided cannon had already been loaded. As soul power was activated, a rich orange-red light condensed at the cannon's muzzle.

The cannon shot fired, strangely without producing a loud sound, but the surrounding space completely distorted. It was as if an invisible shockwave had merged into the seawater.

Level 7 Shockwave Bomb. This is a fixed-mounted soul-guided cannon with an attack range comparable to a high-explosive shell. When it is fired, it generates a powerful shockwave. Soul masters who are not strong enough can even be torn apart by this shockwave. Even powerful soul masters who are capable of resisting it will have their movements slowed down by this powerful shockwave.

This shockwave bomb has another characteristic: it can perfectly integrate into a liquid medium like seawater. Although its power will be greatly reduced, the dense shockwaves will continue to extend endlessly.

Crocodile Luo spent such a great deal of effort to launch such a level 7 shockwave bomb, not to deal with the sea spirit beasts living in the nearby waters, but to notify someone thousands of kilometers away.

In fact, he had always kept the movements of the South China Sea Soul Master Corps under his control. His deliberate creation of such a large flaw to leak information was a ploy to lure the South China Sea Soul Master Corps of the Sun Moon Empire into a trap.

While Orange and his group were plotting against the Demon Crocodile Pirate Crew, Crocodile Luo was also plotting against the South China Sea Soul Master Corps.

A Soul Master Corps of 500 members—that's a full 500 Soul Masters. Such high-quality blood food would surely be very appealing to that person.

Crocodile's eyes were filled with burning passion and madness.

If this operation goes smoothly, he will surely receive an even more generous reward from that being. Perhaps he can even use this opportunity to defy fate and break through to the level of a Title Douluo.

Becoming a Title Douluo is the goal pursued by every Soul Master. He was no exception.

With his talent, his chances of breaking through to the eighth-ring Soul Douluo level in his lifetime were slim. But after meeting that being, his fate changed.

It all started eight years ago. At that time, he accidentally entered the depths of the southern sea of ​​the Star Luo Empire, and it was then that he first crossed paths with that being.

There were some twists and turns, but they eventually reached an agreement that satisfied both parties.

He provided that being with enough blood and food, and in return, that being gave him a soul bone of extremely high quality, and it was also the most precious torso soul bone.

It was thanks to that torso soul bone that he was able to improve his aptitude and break through to the Soul Douluo realm in just eight years, and now he has a soul power of level 85.

It is now clear that the ship that disappeared in the waters near the Moon South Islands was raided by Crocodile Luo and his men. All the people on board naturally became food for that being.

As agreed, if he accomplishes this today, that being will grant him a soul bone of even higher quality.

How could this not drive Crocodile Roe crazy?

He was confident that if he could fuse with another high-quality soul bone, he could break through to the Title Douluo realm. Compared to that, he didn't care about anything else, not even the life or death of his grandson, E Cheng.

After becoming a Title Douluo, a Soul Master's physical abilities will be greatly improved. His grandson is dead; he can simply find another woman to continue his bloodline. His only concern right now is whether he can break through to the Title Douluo level.

Crocodile Luo stood up, clenching his fists and gazing at the distant sea, his eyes burning with intensity. With that being's extraordinary abilities, it would probably take him an hour to reach this area.

All that was left was to wait, until the time was almost up, then he would reappear and lure the South China Sea Soul Master Corps over.

……