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

"Senior Sister, you don't mean to leave me here alone, do you?"

Although it was the first day everyone had checked into Villa No. 1, and Zhang Lexuan hadn't yet placed any personal items in the room, it was still Zhang Lexuan's nominal private space.

There's something strange about him staying here.

“Tianhuang, you are now the successor of the Sea God Pavilion, second only to Elder Xuan in the academy’s priority. Moreover, Elder Xuan has decided to publicize this news after this competition ends. Your every move will implicitly reflect Shrek Academy’s stance. Let us handle the matter of inviting people. After all, it’s not appropriate for you to meet Princess Jiujiu, representing the Star Luo Empire, or Princess Vina, representing the Heavenly Soul Empire, first.” Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly and explained softly to Xu Zihuang.

Thus, Xu Zihuang had no choice but to stay there and watch the three of them leave.

Not long after, Zhang Lexuan arrived at the room with Xu Jiujiu. The Xingluo National Academy team was staying on the seventh floor of the Mingyue Hotel, in what was considered a second-tier room.

As the princess of the second largest country on the mainland, receiving such treatment caused a hint of anger to appear on her pretty face, despite her long period of self-cultivation.

However, this anger vanished the moment he saw Zhang Lexuan. Zhang Lexuan was the next candidate for dean of the Martial Soul Department at Shrek Academy, and also a member of the Sea God Pavilion; for her to personally come and invite her was a great honor. Furthermore, with the Sun Moon Empire now making moves, strengthening ties with Shrek Academy was an urgent matter.

Today, Xu Jiujiu wore a light gold long dress, her long gold hair was neatly tied up in a bun, revealing her proud jade neck, which further highlighted her noble temperament.

Xu Zihuang, who was sitting on the sofa, saw Zhang Lexuan and Xu Jiujiu and subconsciously got up. However, a purple-gold light flashed in his deep purple eyes.

After a long while, the surrounding space distorted, and an old woman quietly appeared in front of her, giving her a solemn reminder.

"Your Highness, be careful. This boy is strange."

The old woman appeared to be at least eighty years old, dressed in a long, bright red dress that shone brilliantly against her snow-white hair. Her azure eyes shone brightly, and the moment she appeared, a powerful aura swept towards Xu Zihuang's direction.

This sudden turn of events caught Zhang Lexuan completely off guard. Given her cultivation level, she hadn't even sensed the old woman's presence, which meant she possessed at least the cultivation level of a Title Douluo, and her martial soul likely had abilities adept at concealment.

Seeing the wariness and hostility in the old woman's eyes, Xu Zihuang's smile vanished instantly. Just as Zhang Lexuan had said, his every move now represented Shrek Academy. At this moment, he certainly couldn't back down.

An extremely suppressed aura emanated from his body, instantly crushing the oppressive force released by the old woman.

As the spirit rings rose from beneath Xu Zihuang's feet, the shock in the old woman's and Xu Jiujiu's eyes intensified at a visible speed.

Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Red! Red! Red! Red!

Five black and four red—nine terrifying spirit rings pulsated slowly around Xu Zihuang. In particular, the four eerie blood-red spirit rings at the back bathed the dimly lit room in a uniform blood-red hue, reflecting off Xu Zihuang's indifferent face.

"A nine-ring titled Douluo?! How is that possible?!" Xu Jiujiu exclaimed in surprise, his gaze towards Xu Zihuang instantly changing.

Reason told her that what she was seeing was too unbelievable. Yu Tianhuang was only seventeen years old. No matter how amazing his talent was, it was impossible for him to break through to the Title Douluo realm at such a young age. But judging from the change in the aura of the old woman beside her, this was not an act.

Yu Tianhuang's imposing presence indeed overwhelmed Grandma Manyi.

Manyi was the name of the old woman beside her, a renowned powerhouse on the continent. She possessed a soul power level of ninety-three, her martial soul being the Nebula Fan, and her title being Nebula. She had protected her since childhood.

The fact that Yu Tianhuang could suppress the aura of such a titled Douluo means that the four blood-red spirit rings behind Yu Tianhuang are definitely genuine 100,000-year spirit rings.

Although Xu Zihuang's soul power cultivation was somewhat inferior to that of the Nebula Douluo, the gap was not as large as imagined. Possessing a soul core, his total soul power was comparable to that of a top-tier Soul Douluo. Moreover, he had the advantage in soul rings, which gave him the upper hand in this initial, tentative exchange of auras.

Xu Zihuang ignored the old woman and glanced at her indifferently for a long time.

"We invited Princess Jiujiu here today to discuss important matters, and we have no ill intentions. However, since you do not trust us, I think there is no need to continue. Your Highness, please return."

He often unconsciously reveals his truest personality.

Not only Xu Jiujiu, but even Zhang Lexuan hadn't expected Yu Tianhuang to be so powerful. However, she did know about Yu Tianhuang's soul ring configuration.

Originally stunned by Xu Zihuang's soul ring matching, Manyi's eyes also turned cold when she saw her princess being treated so coldly.

"Hmph!" Manyi snorted coldly, releasing a pressure several times stronger than before.

"Boy, I admit you have great talent, but you're far too disrespectful to the dignity of our Star Luo Empire. How can you possibly summon and dismiss our princess at will?"

Before Xu Zihuang could respond, Zhang Lexuan released her martial spirit and arrived beside him. Two yellow, two purple, three black, and one red spirit rings—while not as impressive as Xu Zihuang's, the blood-red eighth spirit ring was still dazzlingly bright.

Shrek Academy truly lives up to its reputation as the number one academy on the continent; its profound foundation has certainly broadened the horizons of this Nebula Douluo. However, when it comes to matters of national honor, she will not back down an inch.

“Princess Jiu Jiu, if that’s the case, then I think there’s really no need for us to talk.”

Zhang Lexuan frowned deeply. It was Xu Jiujiu who lacked sincerity; the fact that Nebula Douluo hadn't shown himself at the beginning was enough to prove it. As for Yu Tianhuang's resistance to Nebula Douluo's soul power pressure, it was merely to uphold the dignity of Shrek Academy, and there was nothing wrong with that.

Once she came to her senses, Xu Jiujiu quickly waved to stop Manyi.

"Grandma Manyi, please don't do this. Tianhuang is a distinguished guest of our Star Luo Empire and comes from Shrek Academy. There is no reason for him to be hostile to me."

As she spoke, Xu Jiujiu revealed a sincere, apologetic smile. Because the turbulent emotions in her heart were difficult to calm down, an unnatural flush appeared on her pretty face, and her gaze was fixed intently on the terrifying nine spirit rings beside Xu Zihuang.

Man Yi narrowed her eyes, not immediately withdrawing her soul power pressure. The threat posed by Xu Zihuang was simply too great; his mental strength was far beyond what was reasonable. When locked onto by Xu Zihuang's mental power, she even felt a sense of dread, as if her life was under threat.

Actually, her reaction was completely instinctive.

Still being treated with such suspicion, Zhang Lexuan's expression turned cold.

"No need for such formalities, esteemed guest. Tianhuang is now the successor of the Sea God Pavilion. Shrek Academy has no intention of antagonizing the Star Luo Empire, but since the two sides cannot trust each other, there's nothing more to say. Please leave."

"The next generation successor of the Sea God Pavilion?!" Xu Jiujiu and Manyi's hearts trembled. Having the title of the next generation successor of the Sea God Pavilion was tantamount to being destined to inherit the position of the Sea God Pavilion Master and control the entire Shrek Academy in the future.

They all knew just how heavy the weight of this title truly was.

Now even Manyi hesitated, her expression changing repeatedly after a long while. She anxiously stepped past Manyi and came to Xu Zihuang, where she sincerely bowed.

"I'm sorry, Tianhuang. Grandma Manyi has protected me since I was a child, and she may be overly sensitive. I apologize to you on her behalf."

As a princess of the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiujiu truly set aside her princessly dignity, bowing so low that her face was almost touching her chest. Beneath her pale gold dress, her delicate body outlined a graceful curve. Standing so close to Xu Zihuang, she appeared even more alluring. A faint fragrance emanated from her hair, intoxicating all who beheld it.

Just then, Ye Guyi and Ning Tian arrived with Vina.

Wearing the same long gold dress, Vina exudes a gentle and captivating charm. Her beautiful eyes sparkle with emotion, and her beauty is certainly no less than that of Xu Jiujiu.

Beside Vina were none other than the aloof and elegant Mu Xue, and Mo Feiyun, a guard from the Snow Demon Sect.

Upon noticing the terrifying nine spirit rings surrounding Xu Zihuang, Vina and the other two's pupils contracted sharply. Then they saw Xu Jiujiu bowing respectfully, his head level with Xu Zihuang's lower abdomen.

Xu Jiujiu was facing away from everyone, and from the perspective of the doorway, the scene was indeed somewhat ambiguous.

Ning Tian quickly took a few steps forward. Only when he reached the side of Xu Zihuang and Xu Jiujiu and saw the distance between them did he breathe a sigh of relief.

Realizing belatedly what he had done, Ning Tian seemed to have thought of something, and the embarrassment in his eyes almost turned into tears.

It was because she had engaged in similar intimate acts with Yu Tianhuang in private that she was reminded of those unspeakable things.

Ye Guyi seemed to have discovered some secret, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.

It wasn't just because of Ning Tianxia's subconscious actions, but also because of the affairs of Princesses Vina and Xu Jiujiu.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help but stand up and turn around, exclaiming in surprise, "Vina?"

Vina recognized Xu Jiujiu at this moment.

"Jiujiu, what are you doing here?"

Then, the two of them looked at Xu Zihuang at the same time.

Xu Zihuang retracted his spirit ring and said calmly, "My senior sister and I invited you all here because we have something we want to discuss with you. Those who trust us can stay, and those who don't can leave."

After speaking, Xu Zihuang gestured to Zhang Lexuan, Ye Guyi, and Ning Tian. The four of them sat down together on the large sofa in the main seat.

Vina glanced at Xu Zihuang tenderly, then smiled and sat down on the sofa on the left with Mu Xue. Mo Feiyun stood behind the two women.

Xu Jiujiu, on the other side, looked somewhat resentful, but she also gritted her teeth and sat down on the sofa on the right.

She knew, of course, that Yu Tianhuang was saying these words to her.

After a long time, they made their decision, and Manyi didn't say much more.

The atmosphere was heavy for a moment, but Xu Zihuang did not speak immediately. Instead, he looked at the seat next to Mo Feiyun and said calmly, "Since you're here, senior, why hide yourself? I've already said that those who trust us can stay, and those who don't can leave."

Upon hearing this, both Vina and Muxue's expressions changed slightly.

"Such keen perception." A cold, soft exclamation rang out. A chilling aura suddenly spread from behind Vina, causing the temperature in the entire room to drop dramatically.

Behind Vina, another person appeared. A person completely shrouded in a dark blue cloak, whose face was obscured, could only be vaguely identified as a woman by the curves of her body.

Another titled Douluo.

Zhang Lexuan made this judgment. Moreover, the oppressive aura emanating from this person surpassed that of the Nebula Douluo. Even the Nebula Douluo hadn't sensed this person's presence earlier, suggesting he was likely a Super Douluo-level powerhouse. However, considering Vina's status as the princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire, it was quite reasonable for her to have such a powerful figure secretly protecting her.

Behind Xu Jiujiu, the Nebula Douluo Manyi, with an unpleasant expression, conveyed something to Xu Jiujiu using her soul power.

After a long while, he nodded slightly and met Vina's gaze.

Vina simply smiled sweetly at Xu Jiujiu.

Chapter 379 The Body's Secret Techniques and the Innate Flawless Body

After some twists and turns, the three parties, each with their own agendas, finally came together.

After a brief exchange of glances, Princesses Vina and Xu Jiujiu never looked away from Xu Zihuang.

In Xu Jiujiu's view, Yu Tianhuang, as the successor of the Sea God Pavilion, was naturally the person in charge of Shrek Academy. His eyes were incredibly fervent.

Seeing Yu Tianhuang's awe-inspiring soul ring configuration, Vina also had similar considerations. However, compared to Xu Jiujiu's utilitarian approach of always prioritizing the interests of the Star Luo Empire, her gentle and moving eyes clearly held a special tenderness.

Ye Guyi and Ning Tian keenly sensed this, but in this setting, neither of them showed any unusual emotion. They sat quietly on the sofa, elegant and dignified.

Xu Zihuang glanced at Zhang Lexuan beside him and gestured, "Senior Sister, you should talk about those things."

Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly; this was the way she wanted things to end. Although Xu Jiujiu couldn't fully represent the Star Luo Empire, it wouldn't be wise to strain their relationship so much under such a formidable enemy.

Deeply gratified, she couldn't help but greatly admire Yu Tianhuang's methods. Becoming the leader of the Sea God Pavilion required far more than just immense strength. And through this incident, she was certain that Yu Tianhuang possessed these excellent qualities.

Zhang Lexuan turned to face the crowd and went straight to the point: "We invited the two princesses here to tell you some news. According to information gathered by the elders of the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy, there is a sect of evil soul masters called the Holy Spirit Cult in the Sun Moon Empire. This sect is composed entirely of evil soul masters, including some powerful figures at the Title Douluo level. Moreover, the information we have received indicates that the Holy Spirit Cult is colluding with the Sun Moon Empire. When we arrived here earlier, we discovered a team of evil soul masters registering for this year's All-Continent Youth Soul Master Competition."

"The Sun Moon Empire suddenly changed the competition rules for this tournament, which is very likely a huge conspiracy."

Zhang Lexuan's tone was calm, but to Xu Jiujiu, it sounded like a thunderclap. The princess, who had finally managed to calm herself, could no longer maintain her composure. She abruptly sat up, as if sitting on pins and needles, and exclaimed in horror, "What did you say?"

Upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's words, Vina's expression changed, but she didn't lose her composure like Xu Jiujiu. Her confidence stemmed from her strength. With a powerful sect like the Body Sect, with its long history and profound foundation, as their backing, they were not without the ability to deal with the Holy Spirit Cult.

However, upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's next words, she could no longer maintain her composure.

"Moreover, according to Elder Xuan's speculation, there are probably at least several Super Douluo-level evil soul masters behind this Holy Spirit Cult. Most cooperation is based on equality between the two parties. If the Holy Spirit Cult does not have enough powerful backers, the Sun Moon Empire, with its strength and domineering nature, will certainly not risk the world's condemnation to cooperate with these evil soul masters."

However, Elder Xuan was still somewhat reserved about Zhang Lexuan, and he did not reveal the matter of Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao and Death God Douluo Ye Xishui.

Because this is just too desperate.

A Limit Douluo can easily kill more than ten Title Douluos. If the Sun Moon Empire really had these two Limit Douluos behind it, the three great empires that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent would probably only be left to be slaughtered at will.

The Sun Moon Empire already possessed a significant lead over the three original empires of the Douluo Continent in soul guidance technology, coupled with its peak combat power. Once war broke out, the chances of victory for the three original empires of the Douluo Continent would be extremely slim.

The only thing that gave Elder Xuan some comfort was that, out of consideration for Elder Mu, Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao probably wouldn't make things too difficult for the Shrek Academy students.

Xu Jiujiu shook his head, his face pale, then stumbled and fell back onto the sofa, saying in a daze, "Impossible, impossible. How could an evil soul master cultivate to the Super Douluo realm? This is absolutely impossible."

"Sister Jiu Jiu, nothing is absolute." Vina's clear and melodious voice reached Jiu Jiu's ears.