Time flew by, and Dugu Feng leisurely cultivated in Heaven Dou City and Sunset Forest.
He first returned to Heaven Dou City with Ye Lingling and met Ye Qingxin.
As expected, Ye Qingxin's Martial Soul had also evolved into the Saint Heart Twin Begonia. This scene moved both Ye Qingxin and Ye Lingling to tears as they embraced each other.
The Ye family's Martial Soul limitation had finally been partially resolved.
After Ye Qingxin stabilized, he was extremely satisfied with Dugu Feng.
He also entrusted Ye Lingling to Dugu Feng with peace of mind.
Aside from visiting the Ye family, Dugu Feng returned to his own family and gave the Soul Bone bestowed by the King of Slaughter to his father.
A ten-thousand-year Soul Bone could solve the toxin problem for one Soul Master in the Dugu Family.
A Soul Master who absorbed this Soul Bone could cultivate steadily even without Dugu Feng's detoxification for a period, potentially shaping a powerful expert.
After handling this matter, Dugu Feng returned to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well with Ye Lingling to continue cultivating.
Meanwhile, he dispatched the two Emerald Dragon Snakes.
They traveled between Heaven Dou City and Sunset Forest, monitoring all unusual movements.
This included Qian Renxue, the Spirit Hall, the Four Single Attribute Clans, and all activities in Heaven Dou City.
This allowed Dugu Feng to remain at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well while staying informed about everything happening elsewhere.
However, he didn't forget about Ning Rongrong either.
He would periodically visit Heaven Dou City to meet with Ning Rongrong.
This lifestyle continued for a year.
It could be said to be the most comfortable year of Dugu Feng's life.
His strength improved rapidly, with his Soul Power Level increasing by two more levels, reaching level 67.
With a beauty in his embrace, he lived quite contentedly.
Finally, news arrived that shattered his peaceful life.
Xue Ye the Great had passed away.
Qian Renxue would hold her coronation ceremony in three days.
Over the past year, Qian Renxue had eliminated all of Prince Xue Xing's influence and completely seized control of all authority in the Heaven Dou Empire.
In this regard, Qian Renxue had acted quite steadily.
She wasn't radical, even visiting Xue Ye the Great daily with a group of ministers.
Although Xue Ye the Great was critically ill and unable to speak.
Qian Renxue demonstrated both filial piety and political competence, completely dispelling previous rumors. As for Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng, she didn't kill them, and with such a victorious posture, who could not be convinced?
The entire Heaven Dou Empire was now loyal to Qian Renxue.
She patiently waited until Xue Ye the Great's body completely lost its vitality before accepting the ministers' urging to ascend the throne.
Throughout this year, Qian Renxue hadn't caused any controversy, portraying the image of a wise ruler.
"Lingling, Xue Ye the Great has passed away. Let's return to Heaven Dou City. The Crown Prince's coronation is a major event for Heaven Dou!" Dugu Feng said to Ye Lingling beside him.
Having been with Dugu Feng during this period, Ye Lingling was quite familiar with the affairs of Heaven Dou City.
She showed no surprise upon hearing about Xue Ye the Great's death.
"You seem quite expectant!" Ye Lingling suddenly remarked curiously.
She felt as if Dugu Feng had been looking forward to this day.
"Oh? Do I? Perhaps it's because of my good relationship with Brother Xue!" Dugu Feng said calmly.
Qian Renxue's ascension to the throne indicated that he had completely altered the plot of Douluo.
What he anticipated was seeing what Qian Renxue would do next.
After all, Qian Renxue was quite ambitious.
To unify the continent, to destroy Star Luo, to capture Bibi Dong.
In some ways, Qian Renxue was just as mad as Bibi Dong.
Possessing supreme talent and abundant resources, yet instead of focusing on cultivating to the extreme and becoming the strongest, they always dreamed of dominating the continent alone.
This line of thinking was something Dugu Feng couldn't comprehend; he felt both of them were somewhat ill in the head.
However, he understood—a woman who grew up without a father, devoid of maternal love, living undercover alone—such experiences would inevitably shape a crazed heart.
Now, it was time to watch Qian Renxue's performance.
Dugu Feng thought to himself.
Three hundred miles east of Heaven Dou City, surrounded by mountains, desolate and uninhabited.
In the midst of these mountains stood an extremely steep peak, its cliffs almost perpendicular to the ground.
From the summit of this peak, looking into the mountain range, amidst the swirling clouds and mist, a castle seemed to be hidden.
Most of the mountain range was covered in green vegetation, with trees and the castle faintly interspersed.
This was precisely the seclusion place of the world's number one sect, the Clear Sky Sect.
Between each peak, iron chains stretched across.
At this moment, amidst the swirling clouds and mist, a blue-purple light was moving up and down.
Looking closely, they were strands of Blue Silver Grass with dense blue thorns, appearing quite resilient.
The Blue Silver Grass extended from the valley, swiftly wrapping around the iron chains, then tightening rapidly. A figure below, following the tautening of the Blue Silver Grass, quickly approached the chain and stood firmly upon it.
Tang San, dressed in blue, stood on the iron chain with both feet, his gaze fixed confidently on the opposite peak, looking dashing and self-assured.
With a slight sway of his body, he activated the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps. Even on the iron chain, his speed was like a phantom, swift and elusive.
The distance between the two peaks was vast, a full kilometer, yet Tang San reached the opposite side in just a moment.
"Father, Teacher, Uncle..."
Tang San called out, and on this peak stood the robust figures of Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, along with the stern-faced Yu Xiaogang.
"Xiao San, your progress is rapid. Once you absorb the sixth Spirit Ring, you'll be a Soul Emperor!"
Tang Xiao praised Tang San without reservation.
Tang San had already reached the sixtieth level, a progress that surpassed all Soul Masters of his age in the Clear Sky Sect.
Even he and Tang Hao couldn't compare back in their day.
Tang Hao had become much more optimistic, though his face remained stern. "Big brother, don't praise him too much, lest he become arrogant. The Blue Silver Emperor Spirit is cultivated well, but the Clear Sky Hammer is still far behind. Xiao San, do you think you've mastered the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, the Nine Secret Skills of the Clear Sky, and the Soaring Strike to perfection?"
Tang San, who had been excited, immediately calmed down upon hearing his father's words.
He quickly replied humbly, "My hammer techniques can't compare to Tang Long and Tang Hu, who have practiced the Clear Sky Hammer since childhood!"
In truth, he had long looked down upon Tang Long and Tang Hu.
He had trained under the waterfall for two years and practiced in the Clear Sky Sect for so long.
In terms of time, he couldn't compare to Tang Long and Tang Hu.
But with the foundation of the Mystic Heaven Skill, he found hammer techniques came naturally to him and believed he was second to none.
However, in front of his father, he didn't dare show even a hint of pride.
Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang felt even more gratified.
This disciple was progressing too quickly!
"Your Excellency, this trip to Heaven Dou City to congratulate the Crown Prince on his ascension is the perfect opportunity to take Xiao San to absorb his sixth Spirit Ring.
"It would be best to utilize the Soul Hunting Forest of the Heaven Dou Empire. With the protection of their elite troops combined with Your Excellency's strength, we can ensure absolute safety!"
Yu Xiaogang was extremely cautious, as Tang San had already encountered problems twice during his Spirit Ring absorption.
There must be no issues with the sixth Spirit Ring.
Beside them, Tang San wore an eager expression. Becoming a Soul Emperor was merely the beginning of true strength.
He could hardly wait.
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