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

After a moment of contemplation, Elder Xuan spoke solemnly to Poison Immortal, Old Man Gu, and Yu Yangyan.

"Old Poisoner, Old Bone Dragon, Yang Yan, you take your men and leave first. I'll stay here to investigate Tianhuang and Qiu'er's situation. Tianhuang and Qiu'er are from our academy, and I should be responsible for their safety."

As he spoke, Elder Xuan looked up at the places where the two pillars of light had just risen in the south and north of the city. He had naturally noticed the previous changes as well.

"Xuanzi, don't be impulsive," the bone dragon warned in a deep voice. He couldn't think of a better way either. Sensing Ning Tian's yearning and expectant gaze, he felt utterly helpless.

Just then, Ye Guyi took Ning Tian's hand.

"Sister Gu Yi?" Ning Tianxia, ​​his face filled with urgency, subconsciously glanced over.

Ye Guyi's eyes opened and closed, and the emotions surging deep within them subsided.

“Elder Xuan, let’s leave here first. Trust Tianhuang, he will definitely return safely. Tianhuang just gave me a wisp of spiritual power containing his soul power, and I can sense his condition from it. If we are close enough, I can also sense his location.”

Seeing the moving determination in Ye Guyi's eyes, Elder Xuan took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Alright, let's leave Mingdu first."

Yu Yangyan's cold expression changed, but he remained silent as always.

"Don't worry, Tianhuang will be fine," Ye Guyi comforted Ning Tian, ​​gently stroking his cheek.

Ning Tian nodded slightly. She was clearly not in a good mood after what had happened. Her deep worry was evident in her expression.

Zhang Lexuan, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, Xu Jiujiu, Vina, Long Aotian, and Yu Tianlong reacted differently. But since Elder Xuan had made such a decision, they couldn't possibly question it.

Moreover, if what Ye Guyi said is true, the safest approach would be for them to leave Mingdu first and then search for Yu Tianhuang.

……

Imperial Palace of the Sun and Moon Empire.

Xu Tianran was receiving treatment in his palace from the Imperial Physician Douluo of the Sun Moon Empire. This Imperial Physician Douluo was a rare healing-type Title Douluo in the Sun Moon Empire.

Outside his palace, heavy security was already in place. All of Xu Tianran's trusted confidants had been recalled by Ju Zi.

In just a short while, Xu Tianran lost most of his life force. His long black hair turned gray-white, and even his skin began to wither and become covered with wrinkles.

The Golden Dragon Spear's life-devouring effect was too overpowering. Even with the assistance of various advanced medical equipment, this Imperial Physician Douluo could only barely save Xu Tianran's life; the loss of life force could not be completely stopped.

A deep purple light shone on Xu Tianran's forehead, and strange soul power rippled outwards. From the rich soul power fluctuations, it was clear that this was a head soul bone of extremely high quality.

How could someone of Xu Tianran's status lack high-quality soul bones? Even his right arm, which was severed by Xu Zihuang, contained a soul bone. It was precisely because of this soul bone that the flesh and blood of his right arm barely retained their vitality.

However, the muscles above have atrophied too severely, making it difficult to reattach them.

"Cough cough—" A mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth, and Xu Tianran suddenly opened his eyes. Thanks to the special ability of that head soul bone, he temporarily regained consciousness.

"What a Shrek Academy! What a Yu Tianhuang!"

Xu Tianran was enraged to the point of madness, his wrinkled skin bunching up. When his consciousness returned, he realized just how serious his injuries were.

He's so young, he hasn't even accomplished the great feat of unifying the continent and becoming an emperor for all time, how could he be willing to perish like this?!

What angered him most was that, as the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire, he had suffered a severe injury within the palace.

"Useless! What a bunch of useless trash!"

"Your Highness?!" Orange, who was guarding Xu Tianran's bedside, stepped forward with 'concern'.

Looking at Ju Zi, who had never abandoned him and had been loyal to him, Xu Tianran's distorted face softened slightly, but it was still terrifying, with murderous intent surging in his eyes.

"Ju Zi, you're very good, very good! Inform the Grand Preceptor that everything will proceed as planned, and the purges will proceed according to the list we provided. Hmph! Some people are probably just hoping to see me like this, but you'll never see the sun rise tomorrow."

"After you have done all this, quickly join forces with Master Kong to take control of the situation."

"Yes, Your Highness!" Orange bowed her head and quickly and respectfully replied, her eyes gleaming.

In retrospect, Yu Tianhuang's assassination attempt on Xu Tianran actually greatly facilitated her achieving her goals. She must seize this excellent opportunity.

The orange, bent over, pursed its lips tightly.

"Tianhuang..."

She knew her willful answer had disappointed Yu Tianhuang, but it was for the sake of giving him an even more precious gift in the near future.

Qiankun Asks About Love Valley.

This is a transparent world. Everything around seems to be constructed from gold and silver crystal. Three figures are enveloped in a bubble and land on a huge circular platform.

The platform was entirely light gold in color, approximately twenty meters in diameter, with a circle about one meter in diameter evenly spaced around its edge. Xu Zihuang's landing point was one of these circles.

In his line of sight were two identical figures. The same appearance, the same pinkish-blue hair and eyes, the same indifferent expression, yet he could clearly distinguish between the two.

Without a doubt, these two are Tang Wutong and Wang Qiu'er.

The three of them looked each other over, but because they were encased in bubbles, they couldn't hear the other people's voices.

Above this platform, the light of the golden sun and silver moon shines, and all around is a hazy play of light and shadow, with no way to see far.

Not long after the three landed, a misty light emanated from the golden platform beneath their feet. A narrow golden beam of light rapidly rotated around the platform, its tip pointing directly at the circle beneath Xu Zihuang and the other two's feet.

"Heaven and Earth question love, a true adventure begins." A remarkably calm voice, yet neither clearly male nor female, simultaneously reached the ears of the three. Immediately afterward, the spinning golden light abruptly stopped, pointing directly at the small circular platform where Xu Zihuang was located.

That emotionless voice rang out again, but only Xu Zihuang could hear it.

Do you have a lover?

Xu Zihuang's gaze was cold. Through his memories from his previous life, he knew long ago that the owner of this voice was Ning Rongrong, the Nine Treasures Douluo from the original Shrek Seven Devils.

Although he didn't know what Tang San and Ning Rongrong were planning to do, he was not so easily manipulated as a god.

"Do you have a lover? If you don't answer after being asked three times, the punishment is death."

Xu Zihuang looked up at the golden sun and silver moon in the sky, as if he could see through all the illusions within them.

“Ning Rongrong, one of the original Shrek Seven Devils. I respect you because you are Ning Tian’s ancestor, but I don’t like the tone of your voice.”

The voice suddenly fell silent, remaining so for a long time.

A woman who appeared to be in her early twenties stood amidst the mystical clouds, surrounded by magnificent palaces and pavilions. A pale yellow dress perfectly accentuated her figure, and her beautiful face exuded an elegant and noble grace in every gesture.

However, the woman's elegance and nobility vanished instantly, replaced by horror in her eyes. As a deity, she could naturally sense the divinity of two first-level deities within Xu Zihuang. She was merely a second-level deity and dared not offend him lightly.

She attributed Xu Zihuang's ability to see through her identity to the divinity of the two first-level gods. Although the God of Time and the God of Space were only first-level gods, their abilities were extremely mysterious. The God of Time, in particular, was an existence as ancient as the God-Kings like the God of Destruction.

"Forget it, never mind. Third Brother, you decide what to do."

The voices in Qiankun Wenqing Valley seemed to have changed, carrying a hint of exasperation.

"Avoiding answering Ben Gu's question will result in immediate punishment and a deep adventure."

With a flash of light, Xu Zihuang appeared out of thin air above a deep blue sea, plummeting towards the surface. He frowned, circulating his soul power, hovering in mid-air.

Beside him, two more figures appeared in quick succession. They were Tang Wutong and Wang Qiu'er.

Tang Wutong released the Goddess of Light Butterfly martial soul to maintain flight, while Wang Qiu'er stabilized herself by stepping on golden flames.

The three of them looked at each other in bewilderment.

At that moment, a black dot magnified in the three's vision, rapidly staining the originally deep blue sea a dark purple, even the sky turned the same color, gloomy and oppressive. Streaks of dark purple water descended from the sky, threatening to spread over their area.

In that dark purple expanse, a colossal, entirely blue-black body emerged from the sea. Opposite this behemoth, in the opposite sea, were rapidly pulsating silver dorsal fins.

This behemoth exudes an abyss-like aura, while the owners of those silver dorsal fins have the advantage of sheer numbers.

"The adventure in Qiankun Wenqing Valley begins. Adventure objective: Rescue. The Demon Soul Great White Shark clan is being slaughtered by their natural enemy, the Deep Sea Demon Whale. You must minimize casualties and help the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan defeat their natural enemy. Failure results in death, success rewards you with 50% Sea God Affinity."

A golden trident rune flickered between the brows of each of the three men. It was only an inch long, but it was extremely majestic.

"Fifty percent affinity with the Sea God?" Tang Wutong couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Not only Tang Wutong, but even Wang Qiu'er was somewhat surprised and uncertain. All she cared about were the words "Sea God."

"Is this a divine trial sent down by the gods?!"

However, in the next instant, a discordant voice suddenly rang out.

"I refuse." Xu Zihuang sneered, turned around, and made to leave the area.

Chapter 414 Tang Wutong's Furious Outburst

Sensing the terrifying yet familiar aura of that enormous creature, Xu Zihuang instantly recognized its identity.

It was the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, the same one he and Orange had encountered deep in the southern seas of the continent. Judging from the Demon King's aura, it was conservatively estimated to have over 600,000 years of cultivation, and might even be very close to the bottleneck of 700,000 years of cultivation. It was definitely qualified to be called the second Deep Sea Demon Whale King in the sea.

Xu Zihuang knew that the so-called deep adventure in Qiankun Wenqing Valley was based on real events. Tang San had simply used special means to teleport them to this sea area where the Demon Emperor and the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan were fighting.

In other words, if he is harmed, the effects will be directly felt back to him. Given this, why would he risk his life to face the Demon Emperor, who possesses power comparable to a Limit Douluo?

In his eyes, the battle between the Demon Emperor and the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan was nothing more than dogs fighting each other; he had absolutely no need to get involved. Besides, he could never trust the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, Tang San's loyal lackeys.

As for Tang San's claim that failure would be punished by death, he was even more disdainful. During the time he was fusing with the million-year soul ring of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, he had his first contact with two first-level gods. Tang San would never dare to actually attack him; at most, he would resort to some petty tricks to scheme against him, just like what happened now.

Without breaking the rules, Tang San forcibly gave him this divine test.

Xu Zihuang's brief but decisive words drew the attention of both Tang Wutong and Wang Qiu'er. Both had pinkish-blue eyes, but Wang Qiu'er's gaze was filled with astonishment.

Whether they are human soul masters or powerful soul beasts, what they strive for through arduous cultivation is nothing more than reaching that level.

But to her surprise, Xu Zihuang refused without the slightest hesitation.

Tang Wutong's emotions were even more fascinating. She frowned and gave a cold snort, arrogantly raising her smooth, white chin, displaying a haughty and superior demeanor.

"Do you know what a 50% affinity with the Sea God means? It means you've been chosen by the Sea God and have the opportunity to inherit the Sea God's divine power in the future and step into the true realm of the gods. This is an opportunity that ordinary Soul Masters can never obtain in their entire lives."

Xu Zihuang met Tang Wutong's gaze coldly, without flinching.

"So what? Do you expect me to be grateful for this? I will fight for what I want myself, and no one can force me to do what I don't want."

Perhaps because she had overcome her prejudice against Xu Zihuang, Wang Qiu'er was unconsciously affected when Xu Zihuang said those words, and her expression became inexplicable.

This composure and confidence were something she had never sensed even from the Beast God Di Tian. After all, even the Beast God Di Tian wouldn't dare claim he could reach the god level.

She had to admit that Xu Zihuang would inevitably stand at the pinnacle of this world in the future, reaching that level. He certainly had the confidence to say such things.

Tang Wutong's full chest heaved violently, her face turning pale and then flushed, and she laughed in exasperation.

"Ignorant! Arrogant! Who do you think you are?! The Sea God, as one of the thirty-two powerful main gods of the divine realm, would he dare to insult you?! Do you even know who the original Shrek Seven Devils of your Shrek Academy were—"

At this point, the golden trident rune between Tang Wutong's eyebrows suddenly flashed, and her voice abruptly stopped.

What Tang Wutong didn't know was that Xu Zihuang already knew that this divine test was sent down by the Sea God Tang San, and Tang San was also aware of this.

However, Tang San was unaware of Xu Zihuang's past life memories. Like Ning Rongrong, he assumed that the God of Time and the God of Space had revealed these things to Xu Zihuang. Even a God-King couldn't interfere when a first-level deity wanted to choose a successor to inherit the divine position. That's why he was so furious and chose to interfere, trying to establish a connection with Xu Zihuang by subjecting her to a divine trial.

Tang San stopped Tang Wutong from continuing, also to save face for himself. Some things are better left unsaid; saying them aloud would only embarrass her.