Early in the morning, Qian Renyue had already prepared to head to the斗魂场 to watch today's match.
"Why is Yue'er heading out so early today?" Ning Fengzhi asked curiously.
"Today is the match between Shrek Academy and Blazing Fire Academy. I want to verify some things and don't want to be late," Qian Renyue replied, turning to look at Ning Fengzhi as he walked toward her.
"Teacher, I'm going to look for Sister Yanyan today. I have something to discuss with her, so I won't be going with you. See you at the斗魂场," Qian Renyue said, waving at Ning Fengzhi.
"Tian Dou City is quite chaotic these days, with all kinds of people around. Let Uncle Sword protect you," Ning Fengzhi stopped her, looking worried.
"Don't worry, Teacher. Let Master protect you and Rongrong. Grandpa Ju is here—he'll protect me. Don't worry," she said reassuringly.
"That's good. Go handle your business first. See you at the斗魂场."
With that, Qian Renyue went with Yue Guan to find Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.
Inside the Dugu Residence
"Senior Dugu, you were previously in seclusion at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes condensing your poison core. Did you sense anyone entering the medicinal shop?" After entering, Qian Renyue first greeted him politely, then anxiously asked her question.
"At that time, this old man was focused on condensing the poison core and did not sense any outsiders entering. Did something happen?" Dugu Bo asked, noticing Qian Renyue's troubled expression.
"Yueyue, did something happen?" Dugu Yan asked worriedly.
"Grandpa Ju sensed a large amount of rare immortal herbs on Tang San. I suspect the medicinal shop was robbed," Qian Renyue said grimly.
The amplification these immortal herbs provided to Shrek was undoubtedly immense—especially now that they had been used. Just the purification of martial soul quality alone was enough to live up to the name of immortal-grade herbs.
"Presumably, the Shrek Six Monsters are now all Soul Ancestors. That likely has a lot to do with those immortal herbs," Qian Renyue said with a headache. She had thought she had cut off Tang San's major cheat, yet he still managed to obtain them.
"The entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes only had one Eight-Petal Immortal Ice Grass and one Fiery Apricot Delicate Intestine, and both were eaten by you, Yue'er. Where did Tang San get his from?" Yue Guan still found it hard to believe.
"To be able to pass through the restrictions you set, Grandpa Ju, and to take away a large number of herbs without alerting Senior Poison… I'm afraid the Sea God intervened," Qian Renyue closed her eyes and let out a breath. With her current strength, trying to contend with the Sea God was nothing but wishful thinking.
"The Sea God?" everyone exclaimed.
"The Sea God is a deity—why would he help Tang San?" Yue Guan asked curiously.
What Qian Renyue didn't say was: What else could it be? Because Tang San is the favored child of this world's Heavenly Dao.
"Grandpa Ju, let's go watch today's match between Shrek and Blazing Fire Academy first. After the match, if we confirm that Tang San is likely responsible for the theft, I'll ask Senior Poison Douluo to make a trip. If they've already been eaten, so be it—but anything else must be taken back. If he uses them all to refine those hidden weapons like last time, it will be a massive threat to us," Qian Renyue said solemnly.
"Hidden weapons?" Dugu Bo asked, confused.
"Yes. That day, Grandpa Ju and I personally saw Tang San use a hidden weapon containing extreme poison to kill a Soul Saint-level expert," Qian Renyue said. "I remember Tang San calling it the Chasing Soul夺命阎王帖."
"What a domineering name," even Dugu Bo couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.
"That terrifying poison—even I might not survive it," Yue Guan recalled the scene and shook his head.
"This old man understands. Once it's confirmed, we'll investigate thoroughly," Dugu Bo agreed.
"Now, let's go watch the match," Qian Renyue said. Everyone stood up and headed together toward the Grand斗魂场.
Tian Dou City Grand斗魂场
"You're here?" Ning Fengzhi greeted Qian Renyue with a smile.
"Teacher."
"Sect Master Ning," Yue Guan, dressed in a black robe that obscured his features, nodded slightly in respect.
"Elder Ju?" Ning Fengzhi was somewhat surprised, but considering his disciple's status, having a Titled Douluo as protection seemed reasonable.
Saras, who had been paying close attention to the Holy Maiden, immediately sat upright and dared not move.
Before Emperor Xue Ye could ask anything, Ning Fengzhi spoke first: "Let's watch the match. It's about to begin, and today's match should be quite exciting."
Qian Renyue sat down obediently, while Yue Guan stood beside her. With his deliberate suppression of aura, it was difficult to notice his presence.
As Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to the match.
"Today's first-round match will be held on the central arena. The teams competing today are Shrek Academy versus Blazing Fire Academy!"
With the host Doudou's loud announcement, both teams entered the arena.
Whether the dark horse of this year or one of the Five Elemental Academies, both sides were outstanding. Their match stirred excitement throughout the venue.
The match began.
Facing Blazing Fire Academy's fierce offensive, Shrek Academy didn't appear as relaxed as before. Tang San also constantly avoided the edge, not daring to let his Blue Silver Grass clash head-on.
Huo Wushuang of Blazing Fire Academy taunted, "If your team's control-type Soul Master were of another attribute, you might still have a slim chance. But a plant-type control Soul Master facing our Blazing Fire Academy? I suggest you forfeit. At least save your strength for the next match."
Blazing Fire Academy's strength was indeed far beyond that of Elephant Armor Academy. Shrek found it extremely difficult to respond.
Under Tang San's control, Shrek's main damage dealers launched a coordinated assault on Huo Wushuang. Just as Shrek relaxed, Huo Wu's Repulsion Fire Ring immediately reversed the situation. The one being surrounded was no longer Huo Wushuang—but Tang San.
Facing Blazing Fire Academy's encirclement, Tang San merely sneered, using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps to weave through the center of their formation. With Tang Sect secret techniques, no one could do anything to him; instead, they themselves became flustered.
"Really enviable. Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps is truly useful. Speaking of which, I've now mastered a bit of lightning power—if only I could learn Three Thousand Lightning Movement. Sadly, the book only describes how the Flame Emperor used it to save his wife, not how to cultivate it," Qian Renyue said, watching Tang San and shedding tears of envy.
As Tang San not only escaped the encirclement with his bizarre methods but also completely disrupted Blazing Fire Academy's offense—
"Third Soul Skill, Repulsion Fire Ring!" Huo Wu once again unleashed the skill, blasting Tang San away and halting the battle.
Shrek Academy's Jiang Zhu immediately released her Soul Skill to heal everyone.
Seeing themselves gradually falling behind, Huo Wu stopped holding back. She raised both hands, and two orange-red flames rose within them.
Blazing Fire Academy's support-type Soul Master erupted with firelight, sparing no Soul Power to fully assist Huo Wu.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Huo Wu Radiant Sun!"
With each word Huo Wu spoke, the fireball in her hands grew larger. A white ball of fire condensed above her head, like a sun, radiating dazzling light.
Ning Fengzhi nodded approvingly. "This Huo Wu from Blazing Fire Academy is quite good. Her firepower is restrained, with no outward leakage."
"Unfortunately, it only has the radiance of the sun, lacking the sun's violent energy. Trying to defeat Shrek with mere scorching heat is clearly underestimating them," Qian Renyue shook her head regretfully.
"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi listened with interest.
"If Huo Wu had pursued the violent energy within flames, then today's Shrek members would be dead or severely injured. Unfortunately, she only pursued flame temperature, naively believing that Blue Silver Grass fears fire," Qian Renyue explained.
Just as she said, facing Huo Wu's full-power attack, Tang San calmly stepped forward and used the simplest First Soul Skill—Entangle—to tightly wrap himself.
Huo Wu Radiant Sun descended. Blazing Fire Academy's Soul Power was nearly depleted. Just as Huo Wu and the others thought victory was assured, the Blue Silver Grass dispersed, and Tang San slowly walked out.
"You're too naive. From the very beginning, you were misled by me. I'm sorry—my Blue Silver Grass is fire-immune."
As Tang San finished speaking, the match between Blazing Fire Academy and Shrek Academy was officially concluded.
The moment Tang San declared his Blue Silver Grass fire-immune, three strands of killing intent surged toward him—then vanished instantly. Tang San appeared calm, but cold sweat drenched his back. That killing intent was far too intense, not something ordinary people could emit. His steps off the arena were slightly unsteady.
"Teacher, I have something to take care of. I'll leave first," Qian Renyue whispered to Ning Fengzhi.
"Alright. Go," Ning Fengzhi agreed, reassured with a Titled Douluo protecting her.
Outside the斗魂场
"You've all seen today's match. Sister Yanyan, please trouble you and Senior Poison Douluo to return to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes and investigate what exactly happened," Qian Renyue said solemnly.
"Alright, little sister Yue. Leave it to Grandpa and me," Dugu Yan promised.
Then Qian Renyue turned to Yue Guan beside her. "Grandpa Ju, help send word to Xiao Jiu and Xie Yue and the others. No need to watch Star Luo—have them come to Tian Dou immediately. There's a mission."
"Alright. I'll send word at once. Using the Spirit Hall's special channel, they'll be back quickly," Yue Guan said.
"What about Grandpa Gui?" Qian Renyue suddenly remembered that Bibi Dong had previously sent Ghost Douluo to monitor Tang San.
"After the tournament began, the Pope had Old Gui return," Yue Guan thought for a moment before answering.
"Grandpa Ju, have Grandpa Gui continue following Tang San. Tang San's current situation isn't safe. If nothing unexpected happens, Tang Hao should be guarding him closely from the shadows."
"Have Grandpa Gui monitor Tang San and occasionally release some pressure and killing intent to keep the father and son on edge. Spirit Hall personnel in Tian Dou City must closely watch Tang Hao's movements. For the next period of time, Tang San and Tang Hao must absolutely not be allowed to leave Tian Dou City."
"Grandpa Ju, once Xie Yue and the others arrive, we'll go to a place. It might not be easy to find—let's see how our luck goes."
With Dugu Bo guarding the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes and the restrictions set by Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, and with Tang San not being brought there this time, he still obtained the herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, absorbing the Eight-Petal Immortal Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Delicate Intestine. The power of the plot made Qian Renyue feel a trace of apprehension.
She didn't know whether nothing had changed because the plot was destined to follow its original trajectory—or because of the Sea God's interference.
To change the fate of everyone in Spirit Hall, Qian Renyue had no choice but to act. She could not watch the tragedy of Spirit Hall unfold before her eyes.
She didn't immediately seek out the Gods of Life and Destruction because she wasn't certain whether all this was due to the Sea God or to destiny itself.
If it was the Sea God, then even those two deities—even as God Kings—couldn't stop his interference in the lower realm, or were deliberately allowing it.
If it wasn't the Sea God, then it was destiny. And if everything truly had to follow the plot, then she, Qian Renyue, would defy the heavens and change fate. No matter what, she would protect her family.
Thus, beyond step by step destroying Tang San's reputation, she would also make Shrek—and Tang San—become targets of universal condemnation across the continent. Only then would he lack the ability to form forces opposing Spirit Hall.
Secondly, Qian Renyue set her sights on one individual—or rather, one soul beast.
Ah Yin, the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor. Didn't Tang San claim his vendetta against Spirit Hall was to avenge his mother? If that reason no longer existed, what right would he have to judge Spirit Hall?
Whether Spirit Hall was good or evil was not for Tang San to define.
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