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

Because the Forest of Lightning unilaterally suppressed the Crimson Lotus of Purgatory. Both being 100,000-year soul bone skills, Xu Zihuang's Thunderous Hell Vine right leg bone was equivalent to a soul bone produced by a ferocious beast with 200,000-year cultivation, while Ye Guyi's Blazing Apricot Blossom left arm bone was only at the 100,000-year level.

The lightning cage was slowly shrinking, imprisoning all the energy and aura contained within the crimson lotus.

The lightning on the lightning cage continued to flash, and the crimson lotus, which seemed almost tangible, gradually transformed into an illusion. This continued for nearly a quarter of an hour before the crimson lotus finally vanished and disappeared into the air.

At the same time, the lightning cage also disappeared.

Everything returned to calm.

The inner court disciples below opened their mouths dryly, their eyes glazed over. This soul skill, which resembled a natural disaster, far exceeded their conventional understanding.

Even a battle between titled Douluo-level powerhouses is probably no more than this.

The two soul skills used by Yu Tianhuang and Ye Guyi were younger than many of them. Yu Tianhuang was only seventeen years old.

Those who could become inner disciples of Shrek Academy were all exceptional talents, but in front of Yu Tianhuang and Ye Guyi, they could only be relegated to supporting roles.

After reverting to her Martial Soul True Form state, Ma Xiaotao, now back in human form, looked somewhat pale and instinctively clenched her fists.

She lost, utterly lost. She lost to Ye Guyi, who was even younger than her. Apart from Yu Tianhuang, she once again felt defeated among her peers in the Soul Master realm.

Ma Xiaotao trembled, lowered her head, and then, without a word, flapped her phoenix wings and flew towards Seagod Island. Her figure was forlorn.

Ye Guyi also came to Xu Zihuang's side, silently watching Ma Xiaotao's back. She had won against Ma Xiaotao, but she felt little joy. Among Soul Masters, strength always speaks volumes, and Ma Xiaotao's strength had earned her respect.

She knew very well that if Xu Zihuang hadn't taken her to consume the 100,000-year-old Acacia Heartbreak Red and absorbed the soul ring and soul bone of the Fiery Apricot, she would never have been able to suppress Ma Xiaotao so completely today.

Ye Guyi glanced at Xu Zihuang expressionlessly.

Xu Zihuang awkwardly withdrew his martial spirit and took Ye Guyi's hand.

Both of them knew what the other was thinking.

Ye Guyi, feeling somewhat jealous, broke free from Xu Zihuang and turned to leave.

It's one thing to acknowledge Ning Tian, ​​but it's clearly impossible for her to witness these things with joy. It's better to leave, out of sight, out of mind, and besides, she can use this to manipulate Ning Tian later.

Starting tomorrow, she plans to apply to enter the underground world of the Sea God Pavilion for cultivation. This was something Zhang Lexuan told her; every inner court disciple has the opportunity to meditate deeply once in the underground world of the Sea God Pavilion.

This deep meditation session will serve as a good opportunity to put Ning Tian to the test and make him realize his place. Given her public relationship with Xu Zihuang, Ning Tian will only go to great lengths to please her.

Xu Zihuang reluctantly channeled his soul power and landed on the surface of the Sea God Pavilion lake, which had solidified into a dark red crystal. Under everyone's watchful eyes, he walked step by step towards Ning Tian.

The inner court disciples were slow to recover, their gazes instinctively following Xu Zihuang's movements.

When Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian were about ten meters apart, Ning Tian suddenly rushed towards Xu Zihuang and threw herself into his arms. Her beautiful face and light blue eyes were filled with affection.

"Heavenly Emperor—"

"Mmm." Xu Zihuang gently stroked Ning Tian's back with a tender smile.

After a moment of silence, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted across the lake.

Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo clapped in unison, saying in perfect unison, "The ceremony for Yu Tianhuang and Ning Tian's marriage is complete. We wish them a long and happy life together, supporting each other every step of the way."

Ning Tian, ​​with a shy expression, took Xu Zihuang's arm and faced the crowd.

From high expectations to despair at dashed hopes, and now to this dramatic reversal, she was in a state of utter turmoil. But this happy ending was the most unforgettable and moving of all.

"Tianhuang, Ningtian, congratulations!" Tang Ya waved to Xu Zihuang and Ningtian with a smile. Beibei and He Caitou clapped and gave each other congratulatory looks.

Xiao Xiao and Nanmen Yun'er, who had been paying attention to Xu Zihuang from beginning to end, were also relieved. Just as Zhang Lexuan, the senior sister of the inner courtyard, said, when a man is too outstanding, one has to consider whether one can attract him.

The relationship between Yu Tianhuang and Ning Tian is not one they can interfere with.

Wu Feng, slumped on the crystal surface, staring blankly at Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian as they flew toward the shore of Sea God Lake, appeared particularly out of place at that moment.

However, no one is paying attention to her now.

Today, Yu Tianhuang and Ye Guyi's performance was truly astounding. This was also the first time Xu Zihuang had truly demonstrated the formidable power of his second martial soul, the Ultimate Lightning, in front of the inner court students and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion.

The ferry was bustling with activity.

Yan Shaozhe's eyes gleamed with excitement as he asked Elder Xuan, "Elder Xuan, the soul skill Tianhuang used just now seemed to be the Forest of Lightning? That should be the innate soul skill of the Thunderous Hell Vine, right? Could it be that his second martial soul absorbed a soul ring from a 100,000-year-old Thunderous Hell Vine? Does a 100,000-year-old Thunderous Hell Vine really exist?"

Elder Xuan interrupted Yan Shaozhe in an annoyed tone.

"Alright, stop making a fuss. Some things don't necessarily need to be clarified. Elder Mu once said that Tianhuang is the chosen one of this era, a person born with great fortune. I'm not surprised by any kind of opportunity he has. If you really want to know, just ask Tianhuang when you have the chance. I believe he won't deliberately hide it from you."

Elder Song smiled and said, "With Tianhuang around, the academy will be safe for at least several hundred years. What he needs most now is time to grow. However, with Tianhuang's talent, he will probably be able to mature in less than ten years. Hopefully, the situation on the continent will be more stable during this period."

Elder Xuan nodded slightly and withdrew his gaze. Having witnessed Yu Tianhuang's astonishing strength firsthand, he could now confidently follow Elder Mu's instructions.

"I have something to tell you all now."

All the elders looked at Elder Xuan.

Elder Xuan said solemnly, "Elder Mu's original plan was to have all the Shrek Seven Devils of Tianhuang's generation join the Tang Sect. However, considering the special backgrounds of Tianhuang and Ningtian, Elder Mu had to abandon this idea and did not give them the title of Shrek Seven Devils. However, Elder Mu instructed me before his death that the academy must fully support the development of the Tang Sect. This is what I think is that Tianhuang and Ningtian will represent our academy in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, while Beibei and the others, along with Tang Ya, will represent the Tang Sect."

"..."

Upon arriving at the shore of Poseidon Island, Xu Zihuang led Ning Tian along the lakeside path. The Poseidon's Fate Blind Date Event was still ongoing, but they had lost interest in it.

The shimmering light on the clear lake surface was reflected in their eyes.

Xu Zihuang stopped and looked at Ning Tian, ​​saying apologetically, "I'm sorry, I've kept many things from you."

Meeting Xu Zihuang's gaze, Ning Tian gently shook his head.

"I understand, Tianhuang, you don't need to apologize."

As they spoke, Ning Tian stepped to the side and hugged Xu Zihuang's waist and back. She rested her chin on Xu Zihuang's chest and looked up at him.

"The Spirit Hall did indeed nearly wipe out our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School back then, but that has nothing to do with you. Just because you have the blood of the Angel Family doesn't mean those grudges should be unfairly imposed on you."

Before Xu Zihuang could say anything, Ning Tian had already filled in a lot of blanks in his mind. However, this was just conventional thinking based on the information currently available.

The next moment, Ning Tian tiptoed and lightly touched Xu Zihuang's lips, their faces close together and their eyes met.

Ning Tian gazed into Xu Zihuang's eyes, his elegant smile filled with sweetness.

“Tianhuang, I don’t care who you are. I only know that your appearance has brought color to my monotonous life. Because of you, I have found myself instead of living my life like a tool with the title of the so-called sole heir of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School. Actually, I am very fortunate to have met you at Shrek Academy.”

Xu Zihuang chuckled inexplicably and lifted Ning Tian's smooth chin.

"So that's why you were so upset when you misunderstood the relationship between my sister and me?"

Ning Tian's cheeks flushed, and she gave Xu Zihuang a coquettish glare.

"Who told you to keep it from me?"

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look worried.

"Tianhuang, does Sister Guyi not have a good impression of me?"

"Don't worry about it. She just left early because she was fighting with Senior Sister Xiaotao and her soul power was quite depleted. Besides, she couldn't very well come and bother us at a time like this," Xu Zihuang said with a smile, trying to comfort her.

"Or do you want to have a long chat with her tonight and then kick me out?"

Ning Tian shrank back shyly, clutching Xu Zihuang's clothes tightly with both hands. After a moment of silence, she bit her red lips and whispered, "Tianhuang, let's go to the Nine Treasures Pavilion."

"Okay." Xu Zihuang's smile remained, and he hugged Ning Tian tightly.

Not long after Xu Zihuang carried Ning Tian, ​​the main gate of Shrek Academy came into view.

Once outside the east gate of Shrek Academy, Xu Zihuang quickened his pace. What used to take more than an hour was reduced to less than 15 minutes.

Shrek City, South District. The majestic Nine Treasures Pavilion stands quietly in the center of the bustling commercial district. From the lobby on the top floor of the Nine Treasures Pavilion, one can clearly see the lively streets outside through the deep blue crystal floor-to-ceiling windows.

However, these crystal floor-to-ceiling windows have a soundproofing effect, blocking out the noise from the outside world. In the silence, it seems that only the two of them can hear each other breathing.

The cool moonlight shone down, adding a touch of radiance to Ning Tian's fair and delicate skin. She lay on the soft, wide sofa, looking at Xu Zihuang with a slightly shy expression, but she insisted on not avoiding his gaze.

My long-cherished wish has finally come true.

Chapter 354 A Day and a Night with Delori

The following evening.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the entire Shrek City in a rose-gold hue, with dazzling halos emanating from the tops of the towering buildings.

Xu Zihuang sat up and leaned against the amethyst floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the commercial district in the southern part of Shrek City. The streets were bustling with people, displaying a vibrant and prosperous atmosphere.

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian were covered with a soft blanket. The bright purple blanket was covered with strange patterns, and although it was thin, it was extremely warm. The main material of this blanket was taken from the fur of the Three-Eyed Demon Fox. The Three-Eyed Demon Fox is an extremely powerful spirit-attribute soul beast, especially skilled in mental illusion abilities.

Its fur is not only shiny and lustrous, but also has a calming effect.

However, because the Three-Eyed Demon Fox is such a rare soul beast, and its several mental attribute innate soul skills are particularly troublesome, there are very few records of it being hunted by human soul masters. This also means that whenever its fur appears in major auction houses across the continent, it attracts countless nobles vying for it.

The blankets on the sofa are made of the same material. One is large, and the other is small, matching each other. Together, they are worth at least hundreds of thousands of gold soul coins.

Ning Tian had prepared all of this specifically for this day.

As the sun slowly disappeared below the western horizon, Ning Tian, ​​after sleeping for a day, finally showed signs of waking up. Her eyelashes fluttered, and her eyes opened and closed. The first thing she saw was the face that had left a deep impression on her the night before.

Sensing something, Xu Zihuang withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Ning Tian beside him. Their eyes met.

Ning Tian made a move to get up. As a Soul Master, her physical strength was far superior to that of ordinary people, so she wasn't completely unable to move. However, some discomfort was inevitable during the process of getting up.

Xu Zihuang quickly helped Ning Tian up, letting him lean against him, and asked gently.

"how do you feel?"

The scenes from last night involuntarily flashed through Ning Tian's mind, her pretty face slightly flushed, but mostly filled with sweetness.

She rested her chin on Xu Zihuang's shoulder with a tender expression and gently shook her head.

"It's much better now."

Beneath the blanket, Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian's skin touched. After taking that step, an indescribable sense of understanding seemed to have emerged between them.

With a flash of white light, Xu Zihuang took out a jet-black pill from his storage soul tool. The pill was only the size of a longan and emitted a refreshing fragrance.

Xuanwu Divine Pill.

This was a gift from an elder of the Xuanming Sect, which was behind Xu Sanshi. Back then, Jiang Nannan made that deal with the Xuanming Sect in order to improve her mother's heart condition with a Xuanwu Divine Pill.

The Xuanwu Divine Pill has the effect of improving a Soul Master's physique and stimulating their potential. For ordinary people, unless they have suffered irreversible injuries, taking one Xuanwu Divine Pill can restore them to their original state.

In terms of value, the Xuanwu Divine Pill is many times more valuable than the Xuanshui Pill. However, a Soul Master can only take it once in their lifetime. Taking it again will have little effect, at most serving to strengthen the body's foundation and replenish vital energy.

The elder of the Xuanming Sect gave Xu Zihuang a total of three Xuanwu Divine Pills. He consumed one, leaving him with two.

Ning Tian was aware of all of this. Moreover, she had taken a Xuanwu Divine Pill in her childhood to solidify her foundation.

Xu Zihuang held the Xuanwu Divine Pill to Ning Tian's lips with a gentle smile.