Upon hearing this, everyone realized that one person was missing.
The team that originally consisted of seven people is now down to six.
Zhu Zhuqing has disappeared!
"The explosion was so chaotic that I saw Zhu Qing being swept away by a dark shadow."
Ning Rongrong's face was pale, and her voice trembled as she spoke.
"What? They've been arrested?"
Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai immediately became anxious.
Zhu Zhuqing was his fiancée. Although he didn't have deep feelings for her, it was a matter of pride for him.
"The mistress!"
Dai Mubai grabbed Tang San's arm and said anxiously:
"Zhu Qing has definitely been captured by the people of the Haiyue Empire!"
"You need to think of something quickly, we have to save her!"
"You are the descendant of the Sea God, you must have a way, right?"
However.
Tang San slowly withdrew his arm.
He glanced in the direction Hai Yi had left, where a terrifying pressure still lingered, sending chills down his spine.
Tang San's eyes flickered a few times, then became extremely calm, even cold.
"Mu Bai, calm down."
Tang San said in a deep voice.
"The strength of the people of the Sea Moon Empire is unfathomable."
"Those four people were just assassins; the woman who led them is even more terrifying, probably stronger than those four."
"We are all seriously injured now, and our soul power is exhausted."
"If we rashly chase after them, we will not only fail to save Zhu Qing, but we will also get ourselves killed."
At this point, Tang San paused, a look of deep sorrow on his face.
"We must prioritize the overall situation."
"Where there's life, there's hope."
Dai Mubai was stunned when he heard Tang San's words.
He looked at Tang San in disbelief, as if he were seeing this so-called brother for the first time.
"But...that's Zhu Qing!"
"I'm a member of Shrek Academy!"
"Are we just going to give up on her like this?"
Tang San didn't speak, but silently gripped the trident in his hand.
He weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
If Xiao Wu were captured, he would risk his life and even mortgage his future to rush over and save her.
Because Xiao Wu is his Achilles' heel, and his lover.
But Zhu Zhuqing...
To be honest, it's not worth it to provoke a group of lunatics who have Limit Douluo as their assassins just for Zhu Zhuqing.
The risk is too high and the return is too low.
Seeing Tang San's dilemma, Xiao Wu also spoke up to offer advice:
"Brother Dai, Third Brother is right."
"That woman is too strong. If we go there now, we'll just be throwing our lives away."
"Zhu Qing is a lucky person, and perhaps... perhaps the Haiyue Empire just wants to take her back as a guest?"
Even Xiao Wu herself didn't believe what she said.
But at this moment, it has become the best excuse for everyone to shirk responsibility.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun, though somewhat reluctant, silently lowered their heads.
They really didn't want to experience that fear of death again.
"Good...good for prioritizing the overall situation."
Dai Mubai let go of her hand, and like a deflated balloon, he slumped down on the wooden board.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty and scorching smell, rippled across the ravaged sea.
Tang San and the others slumped on the few remaining planks of wood, their faces filled with a mixture of relief and bewilderment at surviving the ordeal.
Just as everyone was still reeling from the terrifying aftershocks of the Limit Douluo's self-destruction, the golden light curtain in the sky surged violently once again.
The vast golden light cascaded down like a waterfall, illuminating the previously dim sky as if it were daytime.
The new rankings are slowly emerging amidst great anticipation.
[Douluo Power Ranking, Ninth Place: The Far North!]
As soon as these words were uttered, a series of astonished whispers suddenly arose from the previously silent sea surface and wreckage.
Oscar clutched his broken ribs, struggled to lift his head, and looked utterly bewildered.
"The far north? What kind of force is that?"
"We've been traveling on the mainland for so long, how come we've never heard of this name before?"
Ma Hongjun also looked bewildered, even forgetting the excruciating pain he was experiencing.
For these Soul Masters, born in the heart of the continent and raised in prosperous areas, the edge of the world is full of unknowns and mysteries.
In their minds, the Star Dou Great Forest was already the most terrifying gathering place for soul beasts, and the far north was just a distant directional term.
At this moment, Tang San took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the injuries in his body, and stared intently at the scrolling text on the sky.
The text detailed everything about the far north, each word like a heavy hammer blow, striking his mind.
"My teacher once told me this."
Tang San's voice was a little hoarse, but he still maintained his usual lecturing tone.
"The northernmost part of Douluo Continent is a forbidden zone rarely visited by humans."
"The area is covered in ice and snow all year round, and the temperature is so low that even a titled Douluo-level expert would not dare to go too deep into it."
At this point, Tang San paused, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
"That is the far north, the forbidden zone of life that the teacher mentioned."
Upon hearing Tang San's explanation, Xiao Wu trembled slightly. She instinctively grabbed Tang San's arm and asked softly:
"Third Brother, do you know the specifics of the situation there?"
"It lists the three dominant races: the Snow Maiden Clan, the Ice Jade Scorpion Clan, and the Titan Snow Demon Clan... Just hearing these names makes one feel very uncomfortable."
As a soul beast who was reborn as a human, Xiao Wu has a natural intuition for the oppressive feeling from superior bloodlines. Even just a few names make her feel uneasy.
Tang San nodded, his gaze fixed solemnly on the introduction displayed on the sky.
"These three races are the true masters of the far north."
"According to the list, this is actually a force composed entirely of soul beasts."
Ning Rongrong shrank her neck, looked at the vast sea all around, and then, recalling the icy and snowy scene, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:
"In such an extremely harsh environment, where water freezes instantly, how could any living organism survive, and even form such a massive force?"
"This is simply incredible."
Xiao Wu looked at the sky, her brows furrowed, and said thoughtfully:
"If it's a soul beast faction, how can it be on the list?"
"And... its ranking is even higher than that of the Haotian Sect?"
These words instantly struck a nerve with Tang San.
Haotian Sect, that was his sect, the birthplace of his father Tang Hao, and the number one sect in the world.
In his heart, the Haotian Sect represented the pinnacle of power and an invincible authority.
But now, a far northern land that has never been heard of is actually riding on the head of the Haotian Sect.
Tang San's face instantly darkened, and a hint of resentment flashed in his eyes.
"That's not right."
"The Haotian Sect has been in seclusion for many years, possessing profound foundations, and is even a family with two Douluo."
"My father, Tang Hao, is a level 98 Super Douluo, wielding the Clear Sky Hammer. Even a 100,000-year-old soul beast is nothing more than a matter of one hammer blow in front of him."
"Even the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python in the Star Dou Great Forest would give way to my father."
Tang San found the story increasingly absurd, and his tone became tinged with doubt.
"Why should this far northern region be ranked ahead of the Haotian Sect?"
"Could the spirit beasts there be stronger than my father?"
However.
Just as Tang San finished speaking, the text on the sky changed again, revealing a detailed introduction to the strongest person in the far north.
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