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

However, there is also something troubling Zhang Lexuan, namely the question of her background.

During the assassination attempt on Xu Tianran at the Sun Moon Empire's palace, it was clear to everyone that Zhang Lexuan and Kong Deming's martial souls were connected. At that time, Zhang Lexuan even felt the resonance and connection between her own martial soul and Kong Deming's.

Over the past few years, Zhang Lexuan had traveled to her birth city in the Heavenly Soul Empire more than once to gather information, and combined this with the secrets recorded in the Sea God Pavilion library of Shrek Academy. She was basically certain that there were intricate connections between her mother and the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire.

Her father's family was just a minor noble family in the Heavenly Soul Empire, and her powerful Silver Moon Martial Soul was inherited from her mother.

Zhang Lexuan had always considered herself a citizen of the Heavenly Soul Empire, and thanks to Elder Mu's kindness, she regarded Shrek Academy as her home. However, now that she has discovered she may very well possess the bloodline of the Sun Moon Empire's royal family, this long-held belief and understanding has been completely overturned, causing her to begin to doubt herself.

“I remember Elder Mu once told me that when you feel lost, you don’t need to dwell on it too much, just follow your heart.” Xu Zihuang smiled slightly and walked past Zhang Lexuan.

"Senior Sister, I'm going to see Elder Xuan now."

Zhang Lexuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and turned to look at Xu Zihuang's tall and straight figure.

In the conference hall on the first floor of the Sea God Pavilion, Elder Xuan sat in the main seat, showing no fluctuations in soul power or spirit, looking just like an ordinary old man.

When he saw Xu Zihuang, his eyes widened in astonishment.

"Tianhuang, you've already hit the level 90 bottleneck?!"

"Yes, Elder Xuan." Xu Zihuang nodded frankly.

"I returned to the academy this time to bid you farewell. I plan to break through to the Title Douluo realm and condense my second soul core in the near future."

Chapter 505 Seeing the Splendor of the World and News of Ma Xiaotao

"Saying goodbye? Tianhuang, where are you planning to go?" Elder Xuan frowned as he realized what was happening.

"Isn't the Golden Tree the perfect place for secluded cultivation? It's also a good opportunity for me to stay by your side. With your talent and the assistance of the Golden Tree, you have a great chance of condensing your second soul core."

Xu Zihuang certainly wouldn't choose to cultivate in seclusion inside the Golden Tree. Although Tang Hao and A Yin are currently living in seclusion on the continent, and A Yin hasn't yet merged her physical body with the Golden Tree, Elder Mu's soul has long since merged into the Golden Tree.

Once he goes into seclusion here to cultivate, he will inevitably reveal the two original attributes of his second martial soul, the Purple Radiance Thunder Prison Dragon, namely destruction and ultimate lightning, to Elder Mu.

However, Xu Zihuang remained outwardly calm and said in a deep voice, "Elder Xuan, before Wang Qiu'er and I returned to the mainland last time, we accidentally entered a secret realm. The environment of that secret realm is more compatible with my martial soul."

"Very well. Eagles always have to spread their wings and fly high, especially since you have already created countless miracles. Even Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui were severely injured by you last time."

Elder Xuan was taken aback. Looking at the determination and confidence in Xu Zihuang's eyes, he shook his head with a wry smile.

"Tianhuang, since you have your own ideas, then go ahead and do them. You will break the record of the youngest Title Douluo in the academy and even the continent. At that time, I will personally bestow a title upon you on behalf of the academy."

"Yes." Without explaining further about his plan to cultivate the Yin-Yang complementary dual soul core, Xu Zihuang solemnly replied, then respectfully bowed three times towards the depths of the Sea God Pavilion before bidding farewell to Elder Xuan.

When he returns to Shrek Academy next time, he will be in a different capacity. These three bows are also a way of expressing his gratitude for Elder Mu's care back then.

Unfortunately, the Yu Tianhuang that Elder Mu and Elder Xuan knew never existed in the first place.

Elder Xuan stood up and watched Xu Zihuang's figure disappear from sight. Not long after, another semi-transparent golden light appeared beside him.

"Elder Mu," Elder Xuan called out with deep emotion.

The golden light shone with a kind and gratified gaze, and sighed softly, "Xuanzi, believe in Tianhuang. He is undoubtedly the chosen one of this era, and his growth rate and astonishing talent are something even I admire. The condensation of the second soul core should not be difficult for him. The dragon pill I gave to Xiaoyao can serve as the prototype for his third soul core. Condensing three soul cores also means that he has forged the foundation of a god."

Do you know why the Beast God Di Tian could not become a god?

"It must be due to restrictions imposed by the divine realm," Elder Xuan answered instinctively. At their level, they naturally had some understanding of these matters.

"Not bad." Old Mu nodded with a smile.

"But you've overlooked the most important point. While the physical strength of soul beasts far surpasses that of human soul masters, and even the Beast God Di Tian leveraged this advantage to cultivate dual soul cores that complement each other's yin and yang, soul beasts also lack the meridians and acupoints that human soul masters possess. The reason the Beast God Di Tian chose the yin-yang complementarity cultivation method is because their bodies only have two locations suitable for cultivating soul cores, and these two locations cannot resonate; therefore, they can only choose yin-yang complementarity. Without the ability to cultivate a third soul core, they cannot become gods."

"Among the human soul masters who achieved godhood in ancient and prehistoric times, without exception, they all cultivated three soul cores that resonated in the same position. This realm should be called quasi-god."

Hearing Elder Mu's words, Elder Xuan's horizons were greatly broadened.

He was certain that there were no records of these events within the academy; it was entirely an inference made by Elder Mu based on his own insights.

But after thinking it over carefully, Elder Xuan chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"My successful condensation of the second soul core with resonance and advancement to the Limit Douluo realm was entirely due to the Earth Dragon Golden Melon that Tianhuang gave me. Even so, I was on the verge of failure several times during the process. With my talent, I was destined to be out of reach of this realm."

Then, Elder Xuan changed the subject and said excitedly, "But being able to witness Tianhuang reach that level and lead the academy to its peak again would make my life worthwhile."

Like Elder Xuan, Elder Mu's face showed anticipation, eager to see this scene in the near future.

……

Xu Zihuang was in the void, looking down at Poseidon Island below.

Poseidon Island remains as prosperous as ever, and its inner courtyard has been filled with new blood.

Unfortunately, none of the people he knew were currently on Poseidon Island.

Jiang Nannan voluntarily withdrew from Shrek Academy, and Xu Sanshi was even forced to change his surname to Xue and become the crown prince of the Douling Empire.

These are some of the pieces of information that Xu Zihuang has learned in recent years.

The Douling Empire's royal family does indeed face a crisis of its direct bloodline being severed in this generation, but the emperor of the Douling Empire also had other considerations in making this decision. That is, he felt the enormous threat posed by the Sun Moon Empire and hoped to gain the support of the reclusive sect, the Xuanming Sect, through this method.

Among the three major empires of the original Douluo Continent, the Douling Empire was not only the weakest in terms of national strength, but also had the fewest top-tier Soul Masters. There were only a dozen or so Title Douluo-level experts. The strongest being in the Douling Empire was a Super Douluo with the title Tianyang, possessing a Soul Power of level 97.

A level 97 Super Douluo is undoubtedly one of the strongest in the world, but compared to people like Du Busi and Elder Xuan, he pales in comparison. Even the chief retainer of the Star Luo Empire's royal family is a level 98 Super Douluo.

Bei Bei and Tang Ya were busy developing and expanding the Tang Sect. As for He Caitou, he was still immersed in the Soul Guidance Experiment Zone of the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy's Outer Court.

After some thought, Xu Zihuang decided not to disturb He Caitou. And so, he left Shrek Academy without alerting anyone else.

But there was one exception: Wang Qiu'er.

Outside Shrek City lies the vast Lima Plain. The year-round warm climate keeps the surrounding area lush and green. Forests, rivers, and grasslands dot the landscape, their refreshing air invigorating.

Xu Zihuang traversed a hundred miles, appearing beside a winding river. The river flowed through a secluded and dense small forest. His cold and handsome face was reflected in the clear water, his long, smooth black hair cascading down his back, and his noble, deep purple eyes exuding majesty.

At eleven, he entered Shrek Academy with only the cultivation of a Soul Master. Now, just turned twenty, he has already reached the bottleneck of becoming a Title Douluo. He achieved this leap in less than ten years.

These ten years of experiences floated into his mind like fleeting clouds.

Just as Xu Zihuang was immersed in this feeling, another flawless face was reflected on the lake, right beside Xu Zihuang.

Her long, wavy, light blue hair and eyes possessed a stunning beauty, and beneath her indifferent expression lay a hint of joy.

It was Wang Qiu'er.

Although Xu Zihuang spent limited time with Wang Qiu'er in the past year or two, she never expressed any dissatisfaction. This was her own choice.

Today, Wang Qiu'er wore a form-fitting black and gold top paired with a black mini skirt, which further accentuated her fair skin and full, shapely figure. Her silk black stockings extended past her knees, leaving a small, alluring glimpse of her cleavage between them and the skirt.

The luxurious gold ribbon above her blouse was half untied, and her chest rose and fell slightly with her breath.

Xu Zihuang glanced at Wang Qiu'er beside him and said calmly, "You should be able to sense that my soul power cultivation has reached the peak of level 89. Next, I will go to Moon Pivot Island and then enter the Radiant Dragon Space to cultivate the second soul core that complements Yin and Yang. After I break through to the Title Douluo realm, I will take my father's former subordinates to take revenge on Xu Tianran."

At this point, Xu Zihuang couldn't help but show an apologetic yet determined smile on his face.

"Once I have completely settled everything, I will take you to travel across the continent and see all the splendor and wonder of the world. This is my promise to you."

Guided by the Eye of Destiny, Xu Zihuang was able to clearly know what Wang Qiu'er truly longed for.

Wang Qiu'er never expresses her thoughts or makes any demands on him. She only buries her burning love in her heart and expresses it through her actions.

Although clumsy, this love is the most sincere.

“Take me with you.” Wang Qiu’er tilted her smooth, delicate chin up, her gaze fixed intently on Xu Zihuang. She looked exactly like a noble young lady who was clearly overjoyed but pretended to be arrogant.

However, as the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, an imperial auspicious beast, she could be considered a princess of the soul beast world.

Xu Zihuang's gaze sharpened slightly, and he hesitated for a moment, but still nodded solemnly.

"it is good."

Having personally consumed and refined the Nine-Turn Thunder Spirit Pill, Xu Zihuang discovered that its effects were even more potent than he had anticipated. This was likely due to the incorporation of ultimate thunder energy during the refining process, and the fact that the Nine-Turn Thunder Spirit Pill was crafted from the essence of various immortal herbs, inherently possessing astonishing energy. Even a Super Douluo would benefit greatly from consuming it.

If a level 95 Super Douluo were to consume a Nine-Turn Thunder Spirit Pill, it would be enough to increase their soul power by one level. Xu Zihuang's soul power cultivation did not improve so significantly because his foundation was too profound.

For this reason, Xu Zihuang did not allow Ye Gu to use the remaining three Nine-Turn Thunder Spirit Pills. He reasoned that only Wang Qiu'er, whose physique was as special as his, could withstand the impact of the Nine-Turn Thunder Spirit Pill's medicinal energy.

Wang Qiu'er followed him into seclusion to cultivate, and the effects of refining the Nine-Turn Thunder Spirit Pill were not affected.

Therefore, Xu Zihuang agreed to Wang Qiu'er's request and decided to take her with him to Moon Pivot Island.

"Let's go." Xu Zihuang took Wang Qiu'er's hand and smiled slightly.

But Wang Qiu'er showed no intention of moving. Instead, she grabbed Xu Zihuang's hand, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a burning light.

Xu Zihuang gave Wang Qiu'er a strange look.

Because of her personality and upbringing, Wang Qiu'er never hid anything about that aspect of her life and often directly expressed her needs to Xu Zihuang. Wang Qiu'er's captivatingly stubborn yet clearly unbearable demeanor had left a deep impression on Xu Zihuang countless times.

Xu Zihuang ultimately gave in to Wang Qiu'er's wishes.

Right in the middle of this remote forest, under the cover of the sky and on the ground.

Ripples spread across the water's surface in waves, before finally settling back into stillness.

……

Meanwhile, on another continent beyond the sea.

This continent is less than half the size of the original Douluo Continent, and its development in both technology and martial spirit cultivation is basically similar to that of the Douluo Continent ten thousand years ago.

This continent is the same Star Sea Continent that Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er once visited.

Deep within the Meteor Forest in the southern part of the Star Sea Continent, a large, azure-green bird lay lifeless on the ground. Its three tail feathers were held high, dazzling and resplendent, resembling a blue phoenix. Its entire body was engulfed in blinding blue flames, seemingly capable of scorching everything in its path.

If Xu Zihuang were here, he would definitely recognize that this large, azure-green bird is the Jade Phoenix.

The Jade Phoenix is ​​a powerful soul beast unique to the Star Sea Continent. Although it is only a subspecies of phoenix, its bloodline is extremely close to that of a true phoenix, enough to rival the legendary dragons.

Feng Tianyao, the leader of Qingfeng Territory who had crossed paths with Xu Zihuang, possessed the Qingyu Phoenix as the martial spirit passed down in his family.

The jade phoenix that had fallen before them possessed a cultivation level of 100,000 years.

A blood-red soul ring that had formed on his corpse was being drawn in and absorbed by a man in red.

The red cloak that covered her entire body could not conceal her stunning figure. Her face was cold, yet possessed a captivating allure.

The pale left hand of the man in red emanated a faint red aura. The intense fluctuations of soul power seemed almost uncontrollable. The terrifying, scorching aura appeared poised to erupt like a volcano at any moment.

A golden-red phoenix phantom spread its wings behind her, emitting a loud phoenix cry, exuding the majesty and pride of the king of birds.

Two yellow, two purple, and four black spirit rings pulsated rapidly around her. And on top of these eight spirit rings, a blood-red spirit ring settled in the position of the ninth spirit ring.

The woman in red was none other than Ma Xiaotao, who had left Shrek Academy to gain experience. She had initially chosen the sea as her training ground, but after several unexpected events, she lost her way.

It took a full year to travel across the seas before we finally arrived at this Star Sea Continent by chance.