The outer seas of Sea God Island, the sea breeze blowing gently. After bidding farewell to Zi Zhenzhu, Yang Yunhai and the others flew straight toward the Ring Sea.
The Devil Soul Great White Shark surfaced and transformed into a tall girl, following Dugu Yan out of the water. She grinned cheekily.
"Xiao Hai, thanks a lot!"
After receiving the baptism of life energy from Yang Yunhai, her physical vitality had been greatly enhanced. Now she had nearly absolute confidence to withstand her upcoming lightning tribulation.
"A small matter. Who told you that from now on, you'll be mine and Yan Zi's mount over the seas?" Yang Yunhai nodded slightly.
"Cultivate well. In the future, you'll swim faster and steadier, carrying us to enjoy the sea's scenery everywhere."
The Devil Soul Great White Shark froze, then her face darkened. She stomped her foot angrily.
"Damn brat, I knew you had no good intentions!"
Hmph! So he helped her improve just so he could ride her better!
"I'm ignoring you!" She spun and leapt, splashing into the sea with a loud plop.
Dugu Yan's eyes flickered with thought, a little tempted. What Yang Yunhai said was not without reason—riding a 100,000-year Devil Soul Great White Shark was definitely faster than traveling by boat. But mindful of the mount's dignity, she shook her head. Looking up, she smiled.
"Yun, don't tease the Devil Soul Great White Shark anymore. These days she's been looking forward to thanking you. She's also been training us very earnestly, and we've made great progress."
"That deserves thanks indeed." Yang Yunhai nodded, then turned toward the Ring Sea.
"Devil Soul Great White Shark, thank you."
"Hmph." A ripple spread across the sea, followed by a cold snort, then silence.
'Feels like after playing the cool role on the Sun Moon Continent, I really did get a little carried away.'
Yang Yunhai chuckled and turned to Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing.
"Let's go back to the residence. I have something to give you and Zhu Zhuqing, and we can spend some time together. Now that the matter is resolved, it's time for me to return."
The two women's faces dimmed slightly, but they still nodded.
"Mm."
Some time later, in the bedroom.
Yang Yunhai brought out two 70,000-year soul bones and began the replacement process for Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan.
Zhu Zhuqing chose the left arm bone.
Dugu Yan chose the left leg bone.
They each replaced the lower-aged ones they already had.
The process went smoothly. After several hours, both succeeded. Their soul power each rose by 1 rank—Zhu Zhuqing reached rank 66, Dugu Yan reached rank 76.
By now it was already deep night. Though the days ahead were long, time was precious.
That night passed without further words.
The next day, after accompanying the four women around Sea God Island, Yang Yunhai and his group of five departed toward the sunset.
When they returned to Heaven Dou City, it was already mid-March.
Without delay, Yang Yunhai and Dugu Bo immediately went to the imperial palace, while Sword Douluo returned to his sect to notify Ning Fengzhi.
"Any news from Slaughter City?" Yang Yunhai asked as soon as he sat down.
Qian Renxue shook her head.
"She sent Hu Liena into Slaughter City, but did not find Tang San inside. We also checked the outside. Recently no newcomers have entered Slaughter City."
'Could it be Tang Hao hasn't had the chance to tell Tang San about Slaughter City yet?' Yang Yunhai thought. After a moment, he said,
"Perhaps he hasn't entered yet. Later I'll ask Teacher to go to the Spirit Hall, have Salas pass word to the Pope, suggesting she send someone there once every year. Since Hu Liena is also inside, she won't refuse for her disciple's safety."
Qian Renxue nodded lightly without further words.
She already had her own family now. What Bibi Dong did no longer mattered, as long as the Spirit Hall's interests were not harmed.
"Let's go. Time to wrap up the matter of the Clear Sky Sect." Yang Yunhai stood up.
"Mm." Qian Renxue rose as well, stepping forward to embrace him.
"Once this is over, I should return to Spirit Hall."
The Clear Sky Sect was destroyed, obstacles removed. The suppression of soul master forces under the empire could be slowed. When she achieved godhood, then unifying the continent would be swift and complete.
Yang Yunhai nodded slightly.
"Don't worry about the children. I'll look after them."
"Mm." Qian Renxue softly responded, released him, straightened her clothes, and walked out of the hall with him.
Soon, they arrived at the side chamber of the court, where they and Dugu Bo waited for Ning Fengzhi and the ministers to gather.
Two quarters later, a guard summoned them. The three stepped out into the main hall.
Dugu Bo strode forward and released the corpses of Tang Xiao and the four elders.
"The situation far exceeded our expectations…" He recounted their discovery and extermination of the Clear Sky Sect, concealing the existence of Sea God Island, as well as Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo's involvement.
"Five newly advanced Titled Douluo?" Hearing the numbers, the ministers were shocked.
"In just over ten years, five new Titled Douluo appeared, one even reaching rank 94. Such speed nearly rivals mine after eating immortal herbs and absorbing multiple soul bones." Dugu Bo said flatly.
"I've already examined their bodies. They were full of impurities. I suspect they secretly acted outside these years, cultivating with some sinister methods. Otherwise, their ninth rings could not be explained."
"No wonder they produced a degenerate soul master like Tang San. Clearly such practices were passed down within their sect." A minister immediately added.
True or not, it no longer mattered. They were all dead. With so many doubts, the conclusion stuck.
Retreating to the snowy mountains, such a barren place, yet still producing five Titled Douluo silently—while even the wealthy Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan couldn't do it? It was absurd.
The ministers echoed each other, denouncing the Clear Sky Sect.
"Enough." Qian Renxue raised her hand, her aura pressing down.
"Pass my order: take these bodies to the Meridian Gate for public display. All forces of the continent may examine the corpses, confirm the four elders were indeed Titled Douluo, and that their bodies contained impurities. Let this be justice."
"Wise, Your Majesty." The ministers bowed in unison.
"Dismissed."
"Yes." They bowed again and withdrew. Soon, only Ning Fengzhi and Yang Yunhai's group remained.
"Sect Master Ning, I must leave for some time." Qian Renxue said.
In short, her substitute would remain with Ning Fengzhi to stabilize the court. For matters too serious to decide, they could consult Dugu Bo and Yang Yunhai together.
'Could it be she's returning to attempt inheriting the Angel God position?' Ning Fengzhi guessed. With a child only 1 year old, she would not leave otherwise.
Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue… both inheritors of divine thrones. His thoughts swirled as he bowed in assent.
After matters were settled, Ning Fengzhi departed. Yang Yunhai and Dugu Bo left soon after.
That night, Yang Yunhai slipped into the palace again, into Qian Renxue's chambers.
After spending a few days together, Qian Renxue departed for Spirit City, escorted by Snake Lance Douluo.
Yang Yunhai did not hesitate. After some thought, he directly moved into the Eastern Palace. Cultivation and childcare could both be handled. The Eastern Palace had a large garden, which he had remodeled into an ideal simulation training ground.
Soon after, Dugu Bo, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo also moved in—three freeloaders gathering for experience once again.
Over the next few days, various factions rushed to the South Market of Heaven Dou City.
They examined the corpses of Tang Xiao and the four elders, confirming that the four were indeed Titled Douluo.
The news spread quickly, soon reaching the Star Luo Empire.
"Hahaha! Died well, died well indeed!" In the council hall of the Breaking Clan, Yang Wudi downed a cup of wine and burst into laughter.
"In just over ten years, five new Titled Douluo appeared. Especially that second elder—so many years without breaking through, and suddenly he reached Titled Douluo and even rank 94 in such a short time? If that's not using crooked methods, I don't believe it!"
"Back then Tang Chen was such a hero, step by step reaching the peak of the soul master world. But his descendants? Truly disgraceful!"
"If they had advanced step by step, their strength wouldn't be so pitiful, getting wiped out by Dugu Bo, Sword Douluo, and Yang Yunhai—a simple control, a strike to break defenses, and a finishing blow." Niu Gao sneered. "The so-called number one tool spirit clan of the continent has now become a laughingstock."
"The prestige Tang Chen built back then has been utterly squandered by these juniors."
"They must have stayed cooped up in the snowy mountains too long, itching to make a move and rushing down the wrong path." Someone speculated seriously.
"Ah." Bai He sighed softly, saying no more.
"Forget it. The Clear Sky Sect is destroyed. Our revenge is fulfilled." Niu Gao laughed.
"They brought it upon themselves." Yang Wudi sneered, raising his cup.
"Come, drink!"
Elsewhere, in the Pope's Hall.
Bibi Dong sat on the throne, her gaze sharp.
"Pass my decree. Now that the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan have been destroyed, the position of the Upper Three Sects lies vacant. Two months from now, Spirit Hall will convene a new Seven Great Sects Assembly. All sects may register to participate."
"Yes!"
In the Worship Hall, Qian Renxue knelt devoutly before the Angel God statue.
The next moment, the statue erupted in radiant light, a golden pillar descending from the heavens and engulfing her completely.
"Success!" Outside the hall, Qian Daoliu's expression lit with joy as he flashed inside.
"This fluctuation!" In the Pope's Hall, Bibi Dong's expression instantly darkened, her hands clenching tightly.
"Grandfather, I must enter now." Qian Renxue rose, gazing at the oval-shaped portal before her, determination in her eyes.
"Go." Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, watching as she stepped through the portal into the inheritance land.
He turned toward the direction of Sea God Island, muttering.
"Bo Saixi, you are not alone."
"How about I lend a hand?" In the God Realm, the Sea God sensed the lower realm's fluctuations. He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
He truly believed in love born of long companionship.
After a moment's thought, he rose and walked out of the divine hall.
(End of Chapter)
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