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

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Meng Lang's body trembled suddenly, his heart filled with turmoil, and he stared intently at Xu Zihuang's back.

"Young Master?! Young Master, is that you?! You're back?!"

"Yes, it's me. But don't reveal my return for now. I'll personally visit Old Master Wang and Brother Yang in a few days."

Meng Lang took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and replied in a deep voice, "Yes, Young Master!"

Looking at the smiling Ju Zi beside Xu Zihuang, even someone as oblivious as him could understand why Xu Zihuang wanted him to keep quiet for the time being. But thinking of Ye Guyi, who had publicly declared her identity to them half a year ago, his expression couldn't help but become a little strange.

However, he was just thinking about it casually; these were not things that he, as a subordinate, should care about.

Moreover, given the young master's noble status and extraordinary talent, it's perfectly normal for him to have several women.

"Then I shall take my leave."

With that in mind, Meng Lang respectfully bowed to Xu Zihuang's retreating figure before disappearing at the end of the street.

On the other side, Orange was playing with a bright orange natural amber comb, inside which were solidified golden petals. The combination of the two was exceptionally beautiful.

Oranges seem to have a strong preference for orange-red.

The shop owner was a kind-faced, middle-aged woman who smiled as she looked at the charming and lovely Ju Zi and the elegant and distinguished Xu Zihuang. The two were such a perfect match that it reminded her of her own youth.

"Young lady, it's rare to see such a fine natural amber comb. If you like it, I won't make much money off you, just give me five hundred gold soul coins."

"Then please take it. We'll buy this comb." Xu Zihuang stepped forward and smiled as he placed five gold cards, each worth one hundred gold soul coins, on the crystal counter.

This natural amber comb is indeed worth the price, and the golden petals inside are actually from a critically endangered plant-type soul beast, the Golden Sun Flower. The Light Feedback Right Arm Bone that Ning Tian fused with was taken from a Golden Sun Flower with 40,000 years of cultivation.

If someone could recognize it, even if it fetched dozens of times its original price at auction, it would likely be highly sought after by noble ladies. Scarcity always drives up value, especially for wealthy nobles.

Orange turned to the side, leaned sweetly on Xu Zihuang's shoulder, and thanked the middle-aged beauty.

"Thank you."

The two bid farewell to the middle-aged beauty; it was completely dark by then. Xu Zihuang, carrying the packaged gift box in his left hand, walked hand-in-hand with Ju Zi towards the center of Yue Shu City. They looked like an ordinary couple.

He was well aware of what Ju Zi was thinking, and everything he did was to cater to her.

The night sky was dotted with stars and the moon. Xu Zihuang and Ju Zi checked into a high-end hotel in the center of Yue Shu City.

As soon as Xu Zihuang closed the door, Ju Zi immediately clung to him. Her frenzy made Xu Zihuang a little uncomfortable, but he quickly sensed her presence and began to respond to her.

Tonight should be their night of parting.

The silver moon moved gently, drowning out the starlight.

The sky outside the window was still barely light when Ju Zi woke up, having only been asleep for a short while. She glanced up at the sleeping Xu Zihuang, then, with a stinging feeling, she opened the amber comb from the gift box. Reaching the dressing table, she gently combed her long black hair, again and again. Warm tears streamed down her face, her eyes filled with a complex mix of happiness, tenderness, and reluctance.

However, she didn't linger too long on her makeup. She carefully put the orange-red dress stained with Yu Tianhuang's mark into her storage bracelet, then changed into clean clothes and came to the bedside.

A gentle warmth flowed from Orange's abdomen into her entire body. Although she had been exhausted not long ago, the warmth soothed her fatigue considerably.

“Tianhuang, if that person hadn’t existed, I would have stayed by your side forever. But I can’t now. I can’t let you be in danger. I can see that even in your Shrek Academy, you are an unprecedented genius. Just the talent you’ve shown is enough to make him see you as a thorn in his side. How could I possibly push you into a fire pit? We are just destined to be apart. Thank you for giving me this unforgettable and happy time.”

"I will only ever fall for you in my life. If you still have a place for me in your heart in the future, I will give you a gift that will make you the most honorable person in the world."

As she spoke, Orange couldn't help but place her right hand on her lower abdomen, her face revealing a gentle smile full of maternal glow and longing.

"Tianhuang, you are the most outstanding Soul Master I have ever seen. With your talent, I believe you will stand at the pinnacle of this world in the near future. When that time comes, let me be the woman behind you, okay? If we join forces, no one can restrain us anymore. You deserve to have an even more outstanding girl. I don't ask for any title or status; I only hope to stay by your side forever."

Ju Zi seemed to be talking to herself, or perhaps asking Yu Tianhuang a question. She lightly kissed Xu Zihuang's lips, tears welling in her eyes, before composed herself and resolutely leaving the room.

As soon as Ju Zi left the room, Xu Zihuang opened his eyes, his gaze deep and filled with a strange emotion.

He achieved his goal, but felt no joy as he had anticipated.

Chapter 322 Reunion and Farewell

In a spacious room on the top floor of the City Lord's Mansion in the center of Moon Pivot City.

Yao Yang and Wang Xiao sat facing each other, with documents laid out on the rosewood table in front of them.

A little over a month ago, the Crocodile Pirates, who occupied two southern islands of the Moon South Archipelago, suddenly vanished without a trace. The balance was broken, and after more than a month of fermentation, the entire Moon South Archipelago became unstable.

Aside from the Demon Crocodile Pirate Gang, the most powerful force on the surface is Yao Yang and his 500 Moon Pivot City Guards. Moon Pivot Island, located at the northernmost part of the Moon South Islands, remains peaceful, but the four pirate gangs occupying the other islands have already engaged in several battles due to the pursuit of profit.

Yao Yang put down the documents in his hand and said in a deep voice, "Uncle Wang, it seems that the Demon Crocodile Pirate Gang has most likely encountered an accident. Otherwise, that old bastard Crocodile Luo would not have remained silent for so long, watching his territory being devoured."

"That's the most likely possibility. But no matter what, it has nothing to do with us. Let them fight it out themselves." Wang Xiao shared the same view as Yao Yang.

Eight years have passed, and Yao Yang has long since broken through to the level of an eight-ring Soul Douluo. At only thirty-six years old, his soul power has already reached level eighty-four. Although he is far inferior to Zhang Lexuan, the senior sister of Shrek Academy's inner court, his cultivation speed is still among the best of all the inner court disciples of Shrek Academy.

Moreover, he didn't enjoy the same resources as the inner disciples of Shrek Academy, so his achievements definitely qualify him as a genius.

It should be said that a Soul Master who awakens their Martial Soul with innate full Soul Power, as long as they do not perish along the way, will have a bright future and can at least become a Title Douluo-level powerhouse.

This is the cruel reality of this world. From birth, everyone can see the end of their life. What the future holds depends almost entirely on the innate soul power at the time of awakening one's martial soul. The possibility of defying fate is extremely slim.

With Yao Yang, a Soul Douluo, and Wang Xiao, who broke through to the Title Douluo realm five years ago and currently has a Soul Power of Level 93, they could easily wipe out those pirate groups. The reason they didn't take action to change the situation in the Moon South Islands was simply because they were following Xu Zihuang's instructions from back then.

Just then, a rapid knocking sounded on the door.

Yao Yang and Wang Xiao exchanged a glance, both showing surprise. With their level of spiritual power, they could naturally perceive the appearance of the newcomer. The newcomer was a young woman they had never seen before.

The two soldiers who led the young woman over looked anxious and fearful. It was one of the soldiers who knocked on the door.

Wang Xiao understood and vanished from his spot in a flash. His identity was too sensitive to be revealed casually, especially to a stranger of unknown origin. Over the years, even the other pirate groups in the Moon South Islands were completely unaware of his existence.

Yao Yang paused for a moment in tacit agreement before raising his head to look in the direction of the door and speaking calmly.

"Enter."

The door opened, and a woman dressed in a white outfit walked in. It was Orange, who had just parted ways with Xu Zihuang and left the hotel.

Her long, smooth black hair was neatly tied into a ponytail. Unlike her gentle demeanor when facing Xu Zihuang, she now had a frosty expression, like a valiant and dignified female general.

But if you look closely, you'll notice that her lips are exceptionally rosy.

Orange took out a token from her bosom. It was a dark gold token with a ferocious fire dragon engraved on it.

Yao Yang's gaze sharpened, and he stood up. He knew perfectly well what the fire dragon token symbolized, and a chill crept into his heart.

Xu Tianran's man?

Orange said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Viscount Yue Nan, please arrange a ship for me to return to the mainland now."

From Orange's perspective, although the situation on the Moon South Islands is chaotic, it is, after all, the territory of the Sun Moon Empire. The hereditary title of Moon South Viscount was originally conferred by the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire, so the current Moon South Viscount would at least give face to the current Crown Prince Xu Tianran.

However, she also considered other factors, so she did not adopt an overly condescending attitude.

Yao Yang was silent for a moment, then a barely perceptible look of surprise flashed deep in his eyes. His gaze towards Ju Zi then changed, and he readily agreed.

"I'll have someone arrange the sea voyage right away. If you're in a hurry, I can have someone take you to the port first."

"Then I'll trouble you. If possible, I'd like to leave as soon as possible."

"It's just my duty."

Yao Yang waved his hand and then instructed the two soldiers standing outside the door, "You two take this distinguished guest to the port first."

"Yes."

The two soldiers left with the oranges, and one of them respectfully closed the door before leaving.

Before long, Xu Zihuang and Wang Xiao appeared in the room one after the other.

Wang Xiao had also received Xu Zihuang's telepathic message earlier, so he wasn't too surprised that Xu Zihuang was here. However, his and Yao Yang's gazes both froze on Xu Zihuang. After five or six years apart, they had so much to say, yet didn't know where to begin.

"Old Wang, Brother Yang, it's been a long time." Xu Zihuang took a deep breath and smiled slightly.

"I know you may have many questions. But let me first convey my experiences of the past few years to you through my spiritual power."

A purple-gold light shone in Xu Zihuang's deep purple eyes, and two beams of light released from Xu Zihuang's eyes merged into the brows of Wang Xiao and Yao Yang respectively.

"Mental power materialized?! It has form and substance?!" The two were filled with astonishment, but they trusted and accepted the memory images that Xu Zihuang transmitted through his mental power.

From the time Xu Zihuang entered Shrek Academy at the age of eleven until today, everything he has experienced...

Xu Zihuang only concealed some private and difficult-to-disclose information. For example, his intimate interactions with Ning Tian, ​​Ye Guyi, and Ju Zi, as well as the matter of awakening his past life memories.

Finally, there were Electrolux and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. He and Ye Guyi had discussed that they would not easily reveal their existence without the permission of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm and Electrolux.

It took Yao Yang and Wang Xiao a full fifteen minutes to fully digest Xu Zihuang's memories from the past five years.

The astonishment in Wang Xiao and Yao Yang's eyes gradually faded, replaced by relief and pride.

Yao Yang patted Xu Zihuang on the shoulder with a sentimental expression.

"Zihuang, you have really given me and Uncle Wang a huge surprise."

Wang Xiao felt a sense of relief.

"I never expected that the Demon Crocodile Pirate Gang would collude with Soul Beasts. Their intentions are despicable! Fortunately, you and Miss arrived here safely, Young Master."

The young lady Wang Xiao was referring to was naturally Ye Guyi. Xu Zihuang's parents had always treated Ye Guyi as their own daughter, and she held a very high position in the Zihuang Royal Mansion.

Xu Zihuang said thoughtfully, "That deep-sea demon whale should not approach the Moon South Islands and the mainland again in the next few years. But who knows after that? If that deep-sea demon whale returns, it might target the Moon South Islands, which are far from the mainland, first."

Yao Yang frowned, feeling somewhat oppressed. The power of that deep-sea demon whale cast a shadow over his heart. If there was really no other way, they would have no choice but to leave the Moon South Islands.

There's nothing that can be done about it. There's simply no one on the Moon South Islands capable of confronting that deep-sea demon whale. Only if the strongest experts from the continent gathered here could the Moon South Islands possibly be saved.

Putting aside her thoughts, Yao Yang looked at Xu Zihuang again.

"Zihuang, let's put those aside for now. What are your plans for that little girl named Orange?"

"Let's send her back," Xu Zihuang sighed sadly.

"Mr. Wang, please come along. Please make sure she is safe."

"Yes, young master. Please rest assured," Wang Xiao replied respectfully.

Yao Yang nodded slightly and said, "That's fine. Without further ado, I'll head to the port with Uncle Wang right away. Zi Huang, you wait for me here. I'll be back soon."

Yao Yang and Wang Xiao also left. But their identities destined them to be one in the open and the other in the shadows.

Xu Zihuang climbed to the top of the central building of the City Lord's Mansion, gazing at the Moon Pivot Harbor to the north. He watched the golden sun rise from the eastern coastline.

Yao Yang was very efficient. In just a quarter of an hour, a warship over a hundred meters long, flying the flag symbolizing Viscount Yue Nan, sailed away from the port.

Standing on the deck of the warship, Ju Zi suddenly turned around and glanced in the direction of the center of Moon Pivot City, as if possessed by some strange impulse. However, unlike Xu Zihuang, she did not possess the Golden Eye Martial Soul, and could only see a general outline of the majestic Moon Pivot City.

"Tianhuang, take care."