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

The Sea Princess's face turned deathly pale. She had just fought a desperate battle, and the outburst had left her weakened. Under the combined suppression of the Ancient One and the Mystic Elder, her consciousness was on the verge of collapse. Therefore, there was no need for Poison Undying to intervene.

Xu Zihuang acted decisively, flashing to the Sea Princess's side and coldly piercing her chest with his right hand.

The purple-gold lightning condensed into a blade, the Blade of Lightning!

Seeing this, Elder Xuan opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. At this point, there was no point in him saying anything more.

With unfocused pupils, the Sea Princess stared intently at Xu Zihuang. Coincidentally, a golden trident-shaped rune flashed between Xu Zihuang's brows.

A look of despair and self-mockery surfaced deep in her eyes, and her consciousness froze.

With a flick of his right hand, Elder Xuan made the previously simulated continent Xu Zihuang's landing point. The Sea Princess's body transformed into specks of blue-gold light and vanished. In her place, a blood-red soul ring imprinted with six golden lines and a blue-gold heart as clear as crystal appeared. This blue-gold heart seemed to be beating, and the blue-gold light emanating from it continued to flicker.

Xu Zihuang's pupils contracted. Xuan Lao, Gu Lao, and Du Busi, who came behind him, also frowned slightly when they saw the blue-gold heart.

"A heart? Is that considered a soul bone?" Elder Xuan asked in surprise. Even with Shrek Academy's millennia-long history, there was no record of this type of soul bone.

Gu hesitated and said, "Judging from the rich soul power fluctuations contained within, this should be considered an external soul bone, right?"

Du Busi glanced at Xu Zihuang with suspicion before saying in a deep voice, "This is indeed an external soul bone. One of our ancestors obtained a similar one. That ancestor's martial soul was his heart, and he completed the second awakening of his gold-level physical martial soul in one fell swoop. Although I don't know what specific abilities this blue-gold heart possesses, once absorbed, it can at least temper the body from the inside out."

"Perhaps you can use this opportunity to cultivate your original secret technique to perfection."

As he spoke, Du Busi glanced sideways at Xu Zihuang.

"However, judging from the soul power fluctuations contained in this blue-gold heart, it is impossible for you to absorb it in a short time. Therefore, you still need to absorb the soul ring first."

Elder Xuan and Elder Gu also turned their gazes to Xu Zihuang. Elder Gu asked seriously, "Tianhuang, are you confident?"

Xu Zihuang nodded solemnly.

Elder Xuan then interjected, "Alright, we won't say anything more then. Tianhuang, you should adjust your state first before absorbing the soul ring."

Xu Zihuang didn't hesitate and sat cross-legged on the continent simulated by Elder Xuan. After about a quarter of an hour, he adjusted his state to its best and used his soul power to summon the Sea Princess's soul ring.

The intense, almost tangible, crimson light seemed to find an outlet, pouring into his body from all directions. His blue-gold heart also seemed to be activated, adhering to his left chest and then transforming into blue-gold energy and light that flowed throughout his body.

Despite enduring such a violent energy impact, Xu Zihuang's aura remained consistently stable. His mental strength and physical power were no weaker than those of a Limit Douluo. His only deficiency was in his soul power cultivation.

"This kid is a real freak."

Even with his invincible spirit, he couldn't help but admire him. To absorb the soul rings and soul bones of a 600,000-year-old ferocious beast so easily was probably unique on the continent.

Elder Xuan and Elder Gu were relieved, their faces beaming with smiles and their eyes filled with anticipation as they imagined what it would be like for Yu Tianhuang after he absorbed the Sea Princess's soul ring and soul bone.

As if it had thought of something, Poison Immortal grinned and turned to fly towards the sea below.

"Since we're already here, I can't just come empty-handed."

The other two mermaids, each with 100,000 years of cultivation, could be captured to serve as soul rings for his goddaughter.

Vina's martial soul is the top-tier mental attribute body martial soul, Brain, and she has also completed the second awakening of the silver-level body martial soul. She also has twin martial souls, and with the secret techniques of the Body Sect, she has the potential to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring at level 70.

A family should be together all the time.

Chapter 490 Dual God-level beings and Tang San's Manifestation

A blood-red and blue-gold halo flickered, and Xu Zihuang's entire body released intense mental fluctuations, his entire sea of ​​consciousness was boiling. The brilliant golden sea of ​​consciousness began to swirl like a vortex.

The soul core between his eyebrows became more stable, and the rotational force inside the soul core became ten times slower than before, but the compressed soul power inside also became more than ten times thicker.

The Sea Princess's 600,000 years of cultivating soul ring energy allowed Xu Zihuang's spiritual power, which had already reached the peak of the tangible and tangible realm, to continue to rise, and his soul power cultivation instantly broke through the bottleneck of level 80.

The energy contained in the Sea Princess Soul Ring enhances Xu Zihuang's soul power and spiritual power, while the blue-gold heart tempers his body from the inside out.

At this point, Xu Zihuang knew the origin of the blue-gold heart. It was accompanied by the Ocean Heart, a special soul bone that could only be obtained after the fall of the Sea Princess lineage, containing the profound mysteries inherited from the golden bloodline of the mermaid race. Moreover, once a human soul master merged with it, they would receive the favor of the sea.

As the Heart of the Ocean gradually merged with Xu Zihuang, he glimpsed fragments of memories. These were secrets inherited from the golden bloodline of the Sea Princess.

Tens of thousands of years ago, when the first Sea God conquered the sea, he saved the mermaid race from an extremely powerful sea spirit beast. That sea spirit beast's cultivation was not much inferior to that of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King at the time, and its strength was extremely formidable.

The merfolk chieftain at the time, who was also the previous Sea Princess, ultimately perished due to severe injuries. However, in gratitude for the kindness of the first Sea God, she gifted him the Heart of the Ocean, which embodied the essence of her cultivation.

The Heart of the Ocean was the precursor to the Heart of the Sea God, which was later embedded into the Trident of the First Sea God's Martial Soul, ultimately becoming the divine artifact, the Trident of the Sea God.

If it were anyone else, they might be excited to obtain the Heart of the Ocean, but Xu Zihuang's heart was filled with utter desolation.

After learning the secrets of the Heart of the Ocean, he sensed a strong sense of conspiracy. It was all too coincidental, leaving him no choice but to ponder it. However, under the current circumstances, he couldn't forcibly stop absorbing the Heart of the Ocean.

Elder Xuan and Elder Gu stood guard beside Xu Zihuang, constantly monitoring his condition. Elder Xuan, having comprehended the true essence of his martial soul, had simulated a continent that stood five thousand meters above the ground, so there was no need to worry about attacks from the sea spirit beasts of the far north below.

If it weren't for a super ferocious beast like the Sea Princess, ordinary sea spirit beasts wouldn't be able to reach this place at all.

Just then, the poison returned, its large hand gripping the neck of a mermaid. This mermaid wore a silver crown, and her long, light blue hair cascaded down to her waist, contrasting beautifully with her deep blue fishtail. It was none other than Princess Regent.

However, Lijing had already lost consciousness, her jade arms hanging limply at her sides, tears still welling in her eyes, and she was just thrown onto the continent simulated by Xuan Lao by Du Bu Si.

Upon seeing this, Elder Xuan raised an eyebrow.

"Poisonous Old Monster, when did you change your ways?"

Based on his understanding of Du Bu Si, he shouldn't have let go of those two mermaid princesses with 100,000 years of cultivation. These were 100,000-year soul rings and soul bones right in front of them; even a sect with such a deep foundation as the Body Sect couldn't ignore them.

The beast tide that broke out in the Star Dou Great Forest was caused by the Body Sect hunting down several 100,000-year-old soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest.

He seemed somewhat annoyed that the poison hadn't killed him.

"When that sea princess just activated the power of the ocean, it wasn't just to use that soul skill; she also moved another mermaid out of this sea area."

Anyone with eyes can see that Lia, whose features are more similar to those of the Sea Princess, is somewhat different.

Upon hearing this, both Elder Xuan and Elder Gu showed surprise. It seemed that the Sea Princess had considered the worst-case scenario earlier. In any case, she had at least protected her youngest daughter.

Old Gu chuckled.

"Poisonous Old Monster, if I'm not mistaken, you're probably planning to leave this mermaid's soul ring and soul bone to Princess Vina, right? Princess Vina happens to possess twin martial souls with both mental and ice attributes. Actually, this mermaid's attributes are more compatible with her, and it would be easier for her to absorb the soul ring."

“You’re right.” Poison Immortal’s expression softened considerably. As he spoke, he took out a metal holder from his pocket. The metal holder was extremely exquisite, inlaid with at least a hundred gemstones of various colors.

With the infusion of soul power, the metal stalk emitted a beam of white light, drawing Lijing into it.

A level-nine soul tool, the Conferred God Platform. The Conferred God Platform can seal any living being, but only if the target is completely powerless to resist. Once sealed inside, even a Title Douluo-level powerhouse cannot escape. It is generally used to seal powerful soul beasts that have lost their fighting ability, and rarely used on human soul masters.

However, the Conferred God Platform is not without its weaknesses. Its principle is to maintain the seal by absorbing the soul power of the sealed being, making it extremely powerful internally, but very weak externally. A certain level of attack can shatter this level-nine soul tool.

Because of these limitations, the ninth-level soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire basically wouldn't bother to create this Conferred God Platform.

However, for a top-tier sect like the Body Sect, which boasts numerous powerful figures, this Conferred God Platform is perfectly suited to help its members acquire suitable and powerful soul rings. Long ago, the Body Sect concealed its identity and spent a considerable sum of money to secretly purchase one from the Sun Moon Empire.

It was precisely because of their understanding of the Conferred God Platform that, in Xu Zihuang's memories from his previous life, the Body Sect was so confident in infiltrating the Mingde Hall, intending to steal the Snow Emperor's embryo.

Elder Xuan and Elder Gu glanced at the God-Sealing Platform in Du Busi's hand with strange expressions, but said nothing.

Ten days passed quietly. During this time, Xu Zihuang entered a state of deep meditation and cultivation, sitting cross-legged on the spot without moving, allowing the energy of the Sea Princess's soul ring and soul bone to merge with him.

But on the morning of the tenth day, something unexpected happened.

"Buzzing, buzzing—" A strange buzzing sound, like the chanting of Brahma, rang out. A halo of light, almost tangible, suddenly shone from behind Xu Zihuang. The halo was circular, as if it were reflecting his background.

As the halo rose, a thick aura of blood erupted from his body. In an instant, the continent that Elder Xuan had simulated seemed to have magma erupting from the ground, becoming incredibly hot.

With cultivation levels like Xuan Lao, Gu Lao, and Du Bu Si, they all felt as if their blood was boiling in that instant.

Xu Zihuang's clothes melted away silently, and his entire body seemed to be cast in gold, turning a divine golden-red. His eyes, when they opened and closed, became a dazzling gold. At this moment, he had already withdrawn his Golden Eye Martial Soul and the Soul Rings around him; those golden eyes were entirely a physical anomaly.

Elder Xuan and Elder Gu stared wide-eyed, and Poison Undying reacted even more strongly, suddenly taking a few steps forward.

"A flawless golden body at its peak level?!"

The Body Sect's innate secret technique also has another name: God-Making. Cultivating the Flawless Golden Body to its peak means that Xu Zihuang's physical body has already reached the god-level. Based on his innate flawless body, and guided by the Body Sect's secret technique and the Heart of the Ocean, Xu Zihuang has achieved this level, something no one in the Body Sect has been able to reach for thousands of years.

To become a god in the flesh!

Golden patterns appeared around Xu Zihuang's pupils, and rings of soul rings rose up from beneath his feet.

Red! Red! Red! Red! Red! Bright gold! Blue gold!

Eight spirit rings, enough to terrify anyone, pulsed around Xu Zihuang. The Sea Princess's spirit rings were originally only 600,000 years old, but Xu Zihuang forcibly increased them to the million-year level using the power of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's origin.

Xu Zihuang's golden eyes flashed with a deep and terrifying light, causing the world to pale in comparison. A spiritual force transcending this world swept over them.

Demigod-level mental power!

Not only his physical body, but Xu Zihuang's spiritual power also reached the god level after merging with the Sea Princess's soul ring.

Elder Xuan, Elder Gu, and Poison Immortal felt the spiritual pressure emanating from Xu Zihuang, which far surpassed that of the Sea Princess, and their pupils contracted.

Just then, a huge figure wielding a golden trident appeared out of thin air behind Xu Zihuang, and the golden trident rune between Xu Zihuang's eyebrows lit up.

The figure in the light appeared to be a handsome man in his early twenties, yet possessed a pair of deep, penetrating eyes. Beneath his feigned authority lay a smug, calculating air of a petty shrew.

"Obtain the Heart of the Ocean and automatically complete the first eight trials of the Nine Trials of the Sea God. Increase your affinity with the Sea God to 90%."

Chapter 491 Tang San and Ke Ke Arrive After Being Outsmarted

"Sea God?!" The gazes of Gu Lao and Du Bu Si froze instantly as they looked up at the figure of light behind Xu Zi Huang. Under the aura of that figure, their soul power seemed to melt away in an instant, and they were frozen in place, unable to move an inch.

The legend of Tang San, the Sea God, and the original Shrek Seven Devils has been circulating on the continent for thousands of years. As the strongest people on the continent, they know even more secrets.

There's no mistake, this is definitely the power of a god.

Elder Xuan was even more excited, his face flushed red. This scene before him completely confirmed his and Elder Mu's guesses: Yu Tianhuang was indeed the chosen successor of the Sea God. From this perspective, all the extraordinary aspects of Yu Tianhuang could be explained, including the extraordinary ratio of his spirit rings, which far exceeded conventional understanding.

As a descendant of the Sea God, it is perfectly normal for him to be able to increase the age of his soul rings.

He could now feel at ease about the fate of the Sea Princess and her family.

Since Yu Tianhuang is the successor of the Sea God, his journey to the far north must have been guided by the Sea God. The Sea Princess and her family must be evil spirit beasts who have committed many heinous acts in the far north, and deserve their demise.

But neither the ancient, the indestructible, nor the Xuan Elder noticed the mockery deep in Xu Zihuang's eyes. He had initially been somewhat worried about Tang San's schemes, but it turned out that the backer behind him was quite reliable.

Xu Zihuang slowly turned around expressionlessly, facing Tang San's projection in the Douluo Continent. This was their first formal encounter, and contrary to expectations, there was no tension; everything seemed calm.

Tang San, who had been pretending to be righteous, seemed to have given up on the act. He looked down at Xu Zihuang with a barely perceptible smile on his lips.

The Sea Princess's demise here was, in fact, part of his plan. Only in this way would Xu Zihuang lower his guard. And he would then seize the opportunity to infuse his divine power into the Heart of the Ocean, thus intervening in his scheme.

In this way, even the members of the God Realm Committee could not find fault with him.

From this day forward, he can openly interfere with Xu Zihuang's growth. With the official status of heir, how he manipulates Xu Zihuang is entirely up to him.

At that moment, the golden trident rune between Xu Zihuang's eyebrows was forcibly erased by two divine forces of the same level, turning into golden light spots and dissolving into nothingness. Even Tang San's Sea God power was completely expelled from Xu Zihuang's body.

"Huh?!" Tang San looked at the void with surprise and doubt, sensing the source of the two divine powers.