Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

"And I am yours too."

Lu Mingfei suddenly felt a soft, moist touch on his lips. His mind went blank, and the world spun around him.

Have you ever had this feeling... that only when you are needed by that person do you realize that you are truly alive in this world?

--

As the sun rose and illuminated the world, Lu Mingfei returned to the beach.

The waves still lapped at the beach, lapping at the sand, and the sea breeze rippled across the surface; everything remained the same.

There were a few moments when Lu Mingfei wondered if the sunshine in Hanhai City was too bright, so bright that even the whispers of the sea breeze sounded decadent, causing his dreams last night to become more and more absurd.

But whether it was his 100,000-year seventh soul ring, the 100,000-year soul bone in his storage soul tool, or the refreshing fragrance lingering around his nose, they all told him that what happened last night was not a dream, but a real experience like Lu Bu's defeat at Hulao Pass.

I told you not to make grand pronouncements, but he did, and even compared himself to Lü Bu. No wonder he lost so badly.

"Hey, Jotaro, you seem like you haven't woken up yet?" The shopkeeper, with his keen eye, came over and brought him a cup of hot tea.

Although he didn't know what happened last night, his passion for gossip kept him from suppressing his curiosity.

"How is it?" The boss's face immediately lit up with a gossipy expression, and his eyes gleamed.

"What do you mean, how?" Lu Mingfei took the tea, took a sip, and began to play dumb.

"Tch, if nothing happened, what's with that lewd smile on your face?" The boss nudged Lu Mingfei's arm, speaking in a tone that suggested a young man's mischief.

"How is that lewd?" Lu Mingfei turned around guiltily, quickly pinching his face, which did seem a bit stiff.

Could it be that the sea breeze has caused facial paralysis?

"Yes, yes, yes, that's not called being lewd, it should be called being wanton." The boss laughed heartily, then turned around and went back to his bar.

Although it's no longer spring, the sour smell is already lingering along the entire coastline.

From Lu Mingfei's stubbornness, he had already come to the conclusion that Lu Mingfei was clearly being thoroughly manipulated.

Lu Mingfei scratched his head, unable to bring himself to say it, but even though he could deceive himself, he couldn't hide the involuntary smug smile on his face.

Confessing one's feelings has always existed only in Lu Mingfei's grand fantasy plans.

Being the object of someone's confession was something I experienced a lot back in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

But last night's domineering female CEO-style confession was still a bit too exciting for Lu Mingfei, who was Xiao Chunan.

Fortunately, although Qian Renxue stamped the document, she turned around, dusted herself off, and left.

Otherwise, Lu Mingfei might be in that "inspection-free" slaughterhouse right now, obediently waiting in line to be slaughtered while still secretly laughing.

After finishing his tea and returning the cup, he ordered a few breakfasts and quickly ate them before returning to his courtyard to rest.

I'm going to Tiandou City, and who knows what else might happen. I need to conserve my energy. If someone else were to experience his 12-hour hell instance, they would probably have died several times by now.

On the other side, Qian Renxue was on her way back to Wuhun City, her face also full of shy smiles.

"Second Grandfather, stop laughing."

"I wasn't laughing." Jin E immediately straightened up and stopped smiling like an aunt, but the smile in his eyes didn't diminish at all.

My own angel god can even bring back a son-in-law who is also a god. My Spirit Hall is truly thriving!

Chapter 229 Hesitation

Lu Mingfei's eyelids twitched slightly. When he opened his eyes, it was already dark. The room was stuffy, but because it had been cleaned before, the musty smell of dust was gone.

He didn't get out of bed, but instead lay there staring blankly into space.

Like most people, he would stare at things like the ceiling above his head when he had nothing to do, and then use divergent thinking to think about his life.

Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going?

The famous three philosophical questions now lingered in his mind.

He went over and over what had happened the night before.

The horde of demonic orcas is nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs, not worth mentioning.

The High Priest of the Sea God is quite strong, but not invincible.

Oh, right, right now he should be thinking about Qian Renxue the most; it seems she confessed her feelings to him.

There were no roses or chocolates or love letters. Instead, she knocked him to the ground, straddled him, stole his first kiss, and declared that he was hers and she was his.

She left him with the final words that once she finished her divine exam and became a god, she would come find him and take him to live a carefree life, then she left him alone on the sea and disappeared without a trace.

Lu Mingfei felt increasingly dizzy the more he thought about it.

He was unlucky for twenty-eight years. Even his parents never said that anything in the house belonged to him. Later, when he moved to his uncle and aunt's house, it was even worse. What status did he have, a guy who took up half of his cousin's room? Even at school, his desk had to be moved every month.

It's really sad to think that he actually had nothing all along.

Looking back on most of his life, he realized he was someone who liked to sleep in late, play video games, daydream, and think about all sorts of things. He had liked someone for three years but didn't dare to confess. When he treated someone, he could only afford to eat ramen at a street stall. He was the kind of person who was particularly boring.

Even if all he can afford is ramen, he still hopes that someone will like him.

But this person, she just suddenly appeared. For the first time, someone told him that he was so... important, like a door that had been locked for a long time, suddenly opened with light.

Lu Mingfei was afraid he didn't want to admit it anymore, but he also knew that he was secretly delighted and overjoyed.

But as he thought about it more and more, he suddenly realized a few problems. Even if Qian Renxue was willing to let him live a life of ease and comfort, what if he went back to eating ramen one day?

His heart, which had been pounding with excitement for so long, immediately sank again. Suddenly realizing there was no solution, he pulled the blanket over his head, covering it, unable to imagine the scene. He suddenly felt very tired and fell asleep again without knowing when.

After an unknown amount of time, a sliver of light suddenly appeared in the dark room. It was Lu Mingze's golden eye. He sat quietly in the chair in front of the table, smiling as he looked at Lu Mingfei, who was curled up like a caterpillar. He sighed softly, as if looking at a child who would never grow up.

"Brother, love is precious to everyone because it represents immense happiness. So why are you hesitating?"

"Although everyone is like a stray dog ​​when fate strikes, the time we have before that is never in vain."

"I don't care about forever, I only care about having had it, right?"

"But it doesn't matter. One day, even when the sun goes out, I will sit with you at the end of the grave in a daze. Until then, you are entitled to enjoy all of this."

Lu Mingze's voice was like an invisible wind, and the loneliness etched into his bones made Lu Mingfei, lying in bed, shiver.

--

In the Heavenly Dou City, the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace was still brightly lit late at night, and two cornerstones of the empire were having a long talk by candlelight in the Imperial Study.

Although the entire continent has been unusually quiet for the past three years, and the Spirit Hall has kept a low profile as if it had disappeared, they still vividly remember the tragic state of the Clear Sky Sect three years ago.

The Spirit Hall clearly possesses terrifying power, yet it has suddenly chosen to bide its time. This must be hiding a huge conspiracy.

"Ahem." Emperor Xueye coughed a few times.

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health," Ning Fengzhi quickly said, offering words of comfort.

Since Xue Qinghe's passing, the affairs of the entire Tiandou Empire have returned to the hands of Emperor Xue Ye. Although Xue Beng was made crown prince last year, he is still young, with a shallow foundation and difficult methods to win over the people, so Emperor Xue Ye has to take on more responsibilities.

"It's alright." Emperor Xueye waved his hand. "It's an old problem. How's your avalanche training going lately?"

"The Crown Prince is exceptionally intelligent and is making rapid progress. Your Majesty can rest assured. Moreover, under the guidance of Sect Master Tang Xiao, he should be able to take charge of things independently in no time." Ning Fengzhi nodded.

Compared to his previous纨绔 (spoiled brat) behavior, Xue Beng is now much more mature. He has now become Tang Xiao's disciple, and Ning Fengzhi is also giving him guidance in his spare time. He is managing both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Haotian School, so it would be difficult for him not to make progress.

"With Sect Leader Ning's words, I am relieved." Emperor Xueye paused, then sighed and said, "But is the Haotian Sect still not planning to officially emerge from seclusion?"

Both Emperor Xueye and Ning Fengzhi frowned at this matter.

They didn't want the Clear Sky Sect to make a high-profile announcement of their official return to the world at this time. Instead, they hoped that the Clear Sky Sect would promise to formally call on the entire Soul Master world to jointly resist the Spirit Hall when it officially takes action.

Regardless of the circumstances, the Haotian Sect's reputation as the number one sect in the world speaks for itself, and it has a significant effect on boosting morale.

However, Tang Xiao has always avoided talking about this issue. Although they have agreed to support the Heaven Dou Empire, they have limited it to Title Douluo, while the other disciples of the Clear Sky Sect have kept their positions very secret.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "The Spirit Hall is powerful, and Sect Master Tang Xiao's concerns are understandable. But I believe it's just that the time is not right yet. Once the time is ripe, the Clear Sky Sect will definitely step forward."

"Then, Sect Master Ning, when do you think the time will be ripe?" Emperor Xueye's eyes narrowed.

"I think it should be soon. That child has been out of the City of Slaughter for a year, and has overcome the obstacle of twin martial souls. He should be about to break through to Soul Emperor. In less than ten years, another Haotian Douluo will appear. At that time, the Haotian Sect will be able to return to the world in no time." Ning Fengzhi revealed some information to Emperor Xueye. For safety, Tang San rarely returned to Tiandou City and always hid his whereabouts. Ning Fengzhi had only met him a few times.

"Ten years." Emperor Xueye pondered for a moment. These days without much hope were really hard to bear. Moreover, he had never seen Tang San with twin martial souls again in all these years, and he always felt uncertain. However, Ning Fengzhi's words put him at ease.

Looking at the night outside, Emperor Xueye suddenly sighed: "I wonder where Lu Mingfei is now. If he were here, perhaps it wouldn't take ten years."

Chapter 230 Return to Heaven Dou

Lu Mingfei.

This name has disappeared from Heaven Dou City and even the entire continent for three years. But even the most brilliant geniuses will be forgotten with the passage of time.

“Your Majesty, we must look forward.” Ning Fengzhi knew that Emperor Xueye was thinking not only of Lu Mingfei, but also of Xue Qinghe, who had already passed away.

If Xue Qinghe were still alive, Lu Mingfei could indeed have been a help to the Heaven Dou Empire, but now the Haotian Sect is the reality.

Especially after Tang San, who possesses twin martial souls, returned from the City of Slaughter, his potential was actually no less than Lu Mingfei's. Moreover, the relationship between the Clear Sky Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire became closer, and their determination to resist the Spirit Hall was stronger. Furthermore, they had many Title Douluos supporting them from behind.

Furthermore, they and the Haotian Sect can support each other for hundreds or even thousands of years in the future, which is more cost-effective in terms of both short-term and long-term benefits.

"I understand." Emperor Xueye shook his head. As people get older, they inevitably tend to overthink things. If Xue Qinghe were still alive, the situation would probably be much better now.

"Sect Master Ning, I entrust the future of the Heaven Dou Empire entirely to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Haotian School," Emperor Xueye said solemnly.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will certainly live up to your trust and do our utmost to protect Tian Dou." Ning Fengzhi nodded heavily.

Meanwhile, by a pool in a valley in Sunset Forest, Tang San sat cross-legged, cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Skill with his eyes closed, while Tang Xiao stood by to support him.

After the Haotian Sect withdrew into Tiandou City three years ago, they did not stay for long, but instead split into two groups.

Under Yuexuan's arrangement, the elderly, women, and children, along with a portion of the disciples, lived scattered in some secluded and inconspicuous courtyards in the corners of the city.

As for the other disciples, they reopened a mountain gate in Sunset Forest. If anyone attacked, they would all retreat into Sunset Forest for refuge to avoid being wiped out, and also to draw fire for the elderly and children in the city.

Under the pressure from the Spirit Hall and numerous spirit beasts, the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect were filled with determination and worked even harder in their cultivation, giving the entire sect a renewed sense of vitality.

But Tang Xiao, the sect leader, was still worried. Three years had passed and there was still no news of Lu Mingfei. He didn't know how long this situation could continue. In the end, they were just trying their best to prolong their lives.

Thanks to the fact that Lu Mingfei did not reveal too much about the ambush when he left Tiandou City, Tang Xiao only told the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School about Tang Hao's serious injury and death, thus concealing Lu Mingfei's strength.

Otherwise, whether it's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School or the Heaven Dou Empire, they would probably get rid of them as a hot potato immediately, and the Clear Sky School would really have no way out.

Of course, they also made arrangements for this, and the avalanche was their backup plan. The continuation of the Haotian Sect was always above all else.

Thinking of this, Tang Xiao glanced at Tang San again, feeling slightly comforted.

Fortunately, Tang San lived up to everyone's expectations and returned from the City of Slaughter. In the Blue Silver Forest, he absorbed his fifth spirit ring, evolving his Blue Silver King spirit into the Blue Silver Emperor. At the same time, his second spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer, absorbed four ten-thousand-year spirit rings. In just one year, he was only one step away from the Spirit Emperor level.

Suddenly, a commotion arose by the pool. One after another, Blue Silver Grasses suddenly grew wildly around Tang San, and Tang San's soul power aura suddenly soared, clearly indicating that he had successfully broken through and entered the level of Quasi-Soul Emperor.

Tang San opened his eyes, a flash of murderous intent in them, but he immediately returned to calm.

"Good, very good, Xiao San." Tang Xiao clapped his hands and walked to Tang San's side.

"Uncle." Tang San knelt down respectfully before Tang Xiao and kowtowed deeply.

After leaving the City of Slaughter, he learned the whole truth at Moon Pavilion.

Lu Mingfei was so powerful that he fought two opponents and even killed his father in a head-on battle. His uncle concealed this news so that Lu Mingfei could grow up smoothly in the City of Slaughter.

Tang San was well aware of the trouble he had caused for the Clear Sky Sect, but Tang Xiao still firmly supported him, even getting all the elders to give him the greatest support they could.

He understood that he was now the only hope for the Haotian Sect, so even though he couldn't return to the sect yet, he already considered himself a member of the Haotian Sect.

Lu Mingfei is the one who caused this trouble, and he must resolve it personally.

"Xiao San, you really did it! Your uncle is so proud of you." Tang Xiao quickly helped Tang San up by the shoulder. "The thing you've always wanted to do has finally come to fruition."

Tang San immediately showed a delighted expression. The matter in question naturally referred to bringing Xiao Wu back from the Star Dou Great Forest.

Because of the rejection he received from other disciples in the sect, and because the sect itself was not safe and could be destroyed at any time, he had been living alone in this valley for almost the past year. Only Tang Xiao would come three or four times a month to deliver some living supplies.

He had long felt lonely, and now the time had finally come for him to bring Xiao Wu back.

“Those two 100,000-year-old soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest are definitely very wary of humans, so this time, I will only meet you outside the forest. You can only go in by yourself and try to bring the person back. Remember, if it is impossible, do not force it. You must prioritize your own life.” Tang Xiao patted Tang San’s shoulder hard.

"Rest today. Tomorrow I will take you to find that ancient giant vine that was discovered beforehand. It will serve as your sixth spirit ring. Once you officially advance to the Spirit Emperor level, you can go to the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Yes, Uncle." The thought of soon being able to find Xiao Wu filled Tang San with undisguised joy. He immediately returned to his tent to rest and prepare for tomorrow's Soul Hunt.

Tang Xiao's figure immediately flew out of the valley and returned to the Haotian Sect's mountain gate, where he immediately convened a meeting of elders.

"Elders, Xiao San has broken through to the Soul Emperor realm. The plan can begin now," Tang Xiao said in a deep voice.

"Hmph, this beast does have some ability after all." The Seventh Elder sneered.