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

Just as Beibei was about to say something, Xu Sanshi walked over in a swagger, pouting in annoyance.

"Alright, it's time to go back. If you want to be lovey-dovey, find a private place and no one will say anything. Do you have to show off your love in public?"

Tang Ya blushed slightly as she left Bei Bei's embrace, not forgetting to glare fiercely at Xu Sanshi.

After Tang Ya finally took the initiative to throw herself into his arms, Bei Bei was naturally not going to give Xu Sanshi a good look when Xu Sanshi interrupted her like this. She walked past Xu Sanshi and carried Huo Yuhao on her back.

But as he carried Huo Yuhao on his back, Bei Bei couldn't help but frown. He had, of course, realized that Huo Yuhao was still pretending to be unconscious.

Was it to avoid being scolded by us? Huo Yuhao's actions made him have an even worse impression of Huo Yuhao.

On the other side, Xie Huanyue also happily joined the Shrek Academy team. Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan walked at the front, while the members of the Shrek Academy team and the Tang Sect team walked out of the Soul Battle Zone from opposite sides.

Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly to everyone.

"That concludes today's sparring session. Everyone, please go back and rest."

"Yes!" The crowd dispersed.

Before leaving, Zhang Lexuan gave Xu Zihuang some special instructions with a gentle smile, her eyes filled with deep meaning.

"Tianhuang, the team's integration is now in your hands. You need to be more patient with the players."

Xu Zihuang knew that Zhang Lexuan was mainly talking about Wang Qiu'er, and nodded sheepishly.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, I will."

After saying goodbye to Zhang Lexuan, Xu Zihuang did not return to Poseidon Island with the others. Instead, he sat down on a wooden chair by the lakeside path with Ning Tian.

Chapter 372 Thunderous Hell Vine Awakens and Two 100,000-Year Soul Rings

There was still some time before Shrek Academy's outer court classes ended, and the lakeside path was completely deserted. Ning Tian nestled against Xu Zihuang's shoulder, gazing at the shimmering, clear surface of the Sea God Lake, immersed in its tranquility.

As early spring approaches, all things revive. The trees and flowers along the shore of Poseidon Lake have sprouted tender buds, the air is fresh and pleasant, and the chill of winter has faded away.

Xu Zihuang took Ning Tianjing's hand, which was resting on her flat stomach, and placed it on his thigh. He said with a gentle smile, "What's wrong? Are you a little concerned about Wang Qiu'er?"

Ning Tian looked at Xu Zihuang with a slightly stunned expression.

Wang Qiu'er appeared cold and indifferent to everyone else, but she showed a different side when facing Yu Tianhuang. Her woman's intuition had allowed her to notice this earlier.

Although Yu Tianhuang seemed to have no other feelings for Wang Qiu'er and his attitude remained as indifferent as ever, it was impossible for Ning Tian to say that he had no thoughts about her at all.

"Yes, that's exactly what I care about. Wang Qiu'er is so beautiful and strong, isn't she exactly the type that male soul masters like the most?" Ning Tian pouted slightly, her cherry-red lips were particularly alluring.

"And her figure is much better than mine."

“That’s true.” Xu Zihuang followed up on Ning Tian’s words, nodding in deep agreement. He looked quite serious.

Ning Tian was completely taken aback by Yu Tianhuang's words and her eyes widened in surprise. But noticing the smile deep in Xu Zihuang's eyes, she couldn't help but feel both ashamed and angry as she leaned close to Xu Zihuang's ear, biting her lip lightly.

"Why didn't you complain about it all the time before?"

Only in front of Xu Zihuang would Ning Cai show this dignified and elegant side of herself.

However, Ning Tian regretted it as soon as she said it. Even in private, she rarely said anything so explicit.

As expected, Xu Zihuang, who was looking at her, subconsciously shifted his gaze downwards a few degrees.

"I think that sometimes size is not the primary criterion for measuring quality."

Two blushes instantly appeared on Ning Tian's beautiful face, but she did not try to cover it up. She sat up straight, showing off her exquisite body curves, and looked at Xu Zihuang with complete composure.

"Tianhuang, I admit I'm a little jealous, but I trust you more. I believe you will never betray my trust."

Xu Zihuang remained silent for a moment, then smiled again, offering no direct response. But Ning Tian had already achieved his goal.

I've been tricked.

"Hehe, this is your reward."

Ning Tian smiled knowingly and moved closer to Xu Zihuang's face.

……

After such an individual elimination competition, everyone's subsequent academy life became uneventful again.

In preparation for the upcoming Continental Youth Soul Master Tournament, both the Shrek Academy team and the Tang Sect team are working together to improve their teamwork and develop synergy.

Shrek Academy only has one Soul Fighting Zone, which is usually occupied by the Shrek team and also used to assist in completing the teaching tasks of the Martial Soul Department's outer academy.

Therefore, the Tang Sect team had to find a venue outside Shrek City to practice on their own. The two teams were thus separated.

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian only occasionally communicated with Bei Bei and Tang Ya on the evenings after training.

It's worth mentioning that Wang Qiu'er arrived at the Soul Battle Zone on time the very next day. Since her crushing defeat at the hands of Xu Zihuang, she seemed to have calmed down considerably and did not challenge Xu Zihuang again.

However, her attitude towards others remained unchanged; she was still just as indifferent.

Dai Huabin, in particular, was repeatedly and brutally beaten by Wang Qiu'er during training. Fortunately, Shrek Academy had the best healing-type Soul Master team, who could provide timely medical assistance. Otherwise, Dai Huabin might have been bedridden before the Continental Youth Soul Master Tournament even began.

This further fueled Dai Huabin's competitive spirit.

In short, the Shrek team's cohesion is developing in a positive direction.

The loss of three Soul Emperor-level powerhouses—Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and He Caitou—will undoubtedly weaken the Shrek Academy team's overall strength. However, with Xu Zihuang in charge, the presence or absence of Bei Bei and the other two doesn't make a significant difference.

Moreover, this brand-new Shrek team is brimming with talent.

Not only does it include Wang Qiu'er, who possesses combat power exceeding that of a Soul Emperor, but also Ning Tian, ​​a support-type Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master, and Nanmen Yun'er, who possesses a top-tier agility-attack type flying beast martial soul.

Wang Qiu'er and Ning Tian's excellence in their respective strengths is undeniable, while Nanmen Yun'er is also the most outstanding among agility-based Soul Masters of the same level. With the power of her Emerald Demon Bird Martial Soul, in terms of speed and destructive power alone, she is even comparable to a typical agility-based Soul Emperor.

Dai Huabin, Xie Huanyue, Wu Feng, and Xiao Xiao are all outstanding five-ring Soul Kings carefully cultivated by Shrek Academy. Add to that Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's Soul Fusion Skill, Netherworld White Tiger, and the Soul Fusion Skill of the Lan sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, and the tactical options become quite diverse.

Even Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan possessed quite impressive martial spirit abilities. Although they were somewhat weaker in terms of soul power cultivation, if arranged properly, they might still be able to play an unexpected role.

Xu Zihuang can't do everything himself in every game, so many times others have to play their parts.

His primary purpose in traveling to Mingdu was always the same: to cooperate with the Body Sect and the Star Luo Empire's royal family to assassinate Xu Tianran.

However, before that, he must break through to level 70 in his cultivation. Once he possesses the seventh spirit ring of the Golden Eye and fully masters the abilities of his Martial Soul True Body, he will be able to handle any situation with ease.

At that time, even if the assassination attempt on Xu Tianran failed, he could still use the void ability of his Golden Eye Martial Soul True Body to lead everyone away. He could truly come and go as he pleased.

Even a top-tier expert like the Demon Emperor couldn't stop him back then, so he didn't believe that the Sun Moon Empire's royal family and the Holy Spirit Cult would possess such abilities.

As for Kong Deming, it's still uncertain whether he has successfully created that level 10 soul tool at this stage.

Meanwhile, Ye Guyi's deep meditation was still ongoing, leaving Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian with no choice but to wait.

……

South Shrek City.

Tonight, the moon is bright and the stars are few, the cool moonlight enveloping the entire Shrek City. The silver moon hangs high above, shifting across the night sky, and lands outside the crystal floor-to-ceiling windows on the other side of the Nine Treasures Pavilion's top-floor hall.

After a period of arduous training, Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian indulged themselves for once. Not long ago, the two wrapped themselves in blankets and fell asleep in each other's arms.

The lingering glow on Ning Tian's face hadn't completely faded, and her platinum blonde hair was disheveled and draped over Xu Zihuang's chest. Under the moonlight, her fair skin had an even more radiant and delicate glow.

Suddenly, Xu Zihuang awoke with a start and sat up. Realizing what was happening, he immediately immersed his consciousness in his mental sea.

His figure, formed from spiritual power and will, appeared silently and hovered above the sea of ​​spirit.

The moment his figure appeared, the previously calm sea of ​​consciousness suddenly boiled over. A purple-gold light shone from the depths of the sea of ​​consciousness, and a purple-gold cocoon of light rose from it, appearing opposite Xu Zihuang.

At that very moment, specks of golden light converged, and a plump figure appeared not far from him. It was none other than the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

As for the Silver Scale White Whale, it was sleeping in Xu Zihuang's second sea of ​​consciousness. Because the location of this second sea of ​​consciousness was close to the external soul bone dragon scale at the center of his forehead, the Silver Scale White Whale seemed to prefer staying here.

His second sea of ​​consciousness is also the location of the life-gold, where the life force is even stronger, which is more conducive to the recovery of the Silver Scale White Whale's spiritual consciousness.

"It seems she has stabilized her spiritual essence. No wonder she's a top-tier plant-type soul beast like the Thunderous Hell Vine; she only just broke through 100,000 years of cultivation and already possesses such abilities." The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's voice was full of envy. If its original bloodline were noble enough, what chance would the Beast God Emperor Tian have?

But that's all it can do; it's just a thought.

With a sigh, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm wriggled its plump body and came to Xu Zihuang's side. Its head condensed into a human face, revealing a unique expression of helplessness and resentment.

"Zihuang, when will you break through level 70 and let me become your soul spirit too?"

It was incredibly envious! It was the one who got here first! But now other soul beasts had gotten there first and become Xu Zihuang's soul spirit.

Moreover, once it forms a contract with Xu Zihuang and becomes a spirit, it can stay outside for a long time.

"Don't worry, Tianmeng, you should be able to break through within the next few months." Xu Zihuang shook his head with a chuckle.

To be honest, he was even more eager than Tianmeng Ice Silkworm to fuse with that million-year-old seventh soul ring. However, if one wants to lay a solid foundation, one cannot rush things in cultivation.

Because of the continuous fusion of the 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone of the 100,000-year pure spiritual type Evil Eye Tyrant, coupled with the condensation of his soul core, his cultivation speed at the Soul Emperor level was already fast enough. To break through from level 69 to level 70, it's best not to rely on external forces, but rather to focus on proper comprehension and complete the breakthrough naturally.

As they talked, the light on the purple-gold cocoon began to dim, and then a graceful young girl emerged from the cocoon.

The cocoon of light shattered, transforming into countless specks of light that merged into the girl's body, instantly transforming into a magnificent, purple-gold gown on her delicate form. The hem of the gown was embroidered with exquisite golden patterns resembling bamboo joints.

The girl looked to be about one or two years older than Xu Zihuang, with purple hair, golden eyes, a tall figure, and a beautiful face.

Compared to the few strands of purple hair interspersed among Xu Zihuang's long black hair, the girl's hair color was much deeper, hanging down to her waist with slightly curled ends. Her legs were slender and long, round and taut, unlike Ma Xiaotao's full and sexy figure; the girl exuded a wild beauty.

His golden eyes, glancing around, revealed arrogance and untamed spirit.

It was the Thunderous Yama Vine that had transformed into human form.

Looking up and seeing Xu Zihuang in front of him, Lei Mingyan Yuteng's arrogance and unruliness vanished instantly, and he bowed to Xu Zihuang with joy and respect.

"Lord!"

"Wow—" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and a shy yet fawning smile appeared on its head.

"Hey beautiful, hello. Do you remember me? I helped out quite a bit when you and Zihuang were merging."

"Oh, I remember you. You're that big worm?" Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng's gaze fell on Tian Meng Bing Can, instinctively reverting to her previous arrogant and seemingly indifferent expression. Only when she recalled the part of her memory where Tian Meng Bing Can had helped her consolidate her spiritual origin did her expression soften considerably.

Tianmeng Bingcan's lips twitched slightly as she hummed and emphasized.

"What big bug? My name is Tianmeng, I have a name!"

"Yan Yu, what is your human form like...?"

On the other side, Xu Zihuang frowned slightly and interrupted Tianmeng and Leiming Yanyuteng's conversation.

Although they are completely different in temperament, Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng's appearance is surprisingly similar to his mother Yu Qing'er by about five or six points.

Having formed a contract to become a spirit, Lei Ming Yan Yu Teng and Xu Zi Huang understood each other's thoughts and lowered their heads again, saying apologetically.

"I'm sorry, my lord, I merged with you before I took human form. Because I saw your memories, I must have been subtly influenced during the transformation process."