Chapter 175 Qian Daoliu: Showing You the Way

Over the past year, Tang San has devoted a lot of effort to the Star Luo Empire's weapons bureau.

He not only designed a new Zhuge Divine Crossbow, but also personally supervised the craftsmen in making it.

The Zhuge Divine Crossbow not only greatly enhanced the combat effectiveness of the Xingluo Empire’s army, but also made Tang San famous in the field of weapons manufacturing, becoming a genius admired by everyone.

But behind this glory and achievement, Tang San still finds it hard to let go of the pain deep in his heart.

The death of his father Tang Hao was like an unhealable crack, deeply engraved in his heart and further strengthened his will for revenge.

He silently made a vow in his heart that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he would kill Yan with his own hands and avenge his father.

However, improving strength does not happen overnight.

Although Tang San had never slacked off in his cultivation and practiced hard day and night, his soul power growth seemed to have encountered an unprecedented bottleneck.

Ever since he broke through the level 60 barrier, every bit of soul power growth has become extremely difficult, and he has not yet broken through the level 70 threshold.

This feeling of powerlessness made Tang San feel even more anxious.

He knew very well that with his current strength, it would be a pipe dream to defeat Yan, who possessed three hundred thousand year spirit rings.

So, he thought that there might be some shortcut to quickly improve soul power.

He had always guessed in his heart that the speed at which Yan's soul power was increasing was abnormal, and he might have taken a shortcut.

That night, Tang San came to find Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang could see that Tang San's face didn't look very good and he seemed a little depressed.

He also knew that Tang San had shouldered too much in the past year and was overwhelmed.

"Xiao San, you don't look well? Are you too tired?"

Tang San shook his head.

"Teacher, I'm not tired."

"So what are you thinking about? Just tell me what you want to say. The teacher is not an outsider and will do his best to help you."

"Teacher, in the past year, although I have spent a lot of effort for the empire, I have never slacked off in my training because I know my responsibilities. However, with my current progress in training, I am afraid I will never catch up with Yan, let alone deal with those strong men in the Spirit Hall."

Yu Xiaogang nodded with a serious expression.

He understood Tang San's confusion and pain.

"For soul masters, level 60 is a huge threshold. After breaking through level 60, the speed of cultivation will slow down a lot. This is caused by multiple factors, not just one reason."

"Teacher, how did Yan manage to increase his spirit power so quickly? Moreover, he repeatedly absorbed spirit rings that exceeded his own endurance limit. Even if he had taken extremely high-quality immortal herbs, it couldn't have helped so much, right? I often wonder if he took some shortcuts?"

Yu Xiaogang sighed.

"Xiao San, I know you are very anxious. The speed at which his soul power is improving is unimaginable. As for whether he has taken shortcuts, I am not sure. I do know a place where soul masters who train there can improve their soul power faster."

After hearing this, Tang San was very excited and asked quickly:

"Teacher, where is that place?"

"That is a place far away from Douluo Continent, called Sea God Island."

"Poseidon Island?"

"Ah."

Afterwards, Yu Xiaogang described to Tang San all the information he knew about Seagod Island.

After hearing this, Tang San not only did not feel scared, but was pleasantly surprised.

"Teacher, it turns out that you went to that place with Pope Bibi Dong when you were young. From your description, it seems that the soul masters there are very powerful."

"Yes. They are indeed very powerful, and they have taken advantage of the time and location, so they were able to defeat the Spirit Hall's soul master army."

"Teacher, I want to go there to gain experience."

"Have you thought it through? It's a place you can only enter but not exit. It's extremely dangerous. I'm not worried about what challenges you'll face. I'm just worried that you'll be trapped there forever."

"Teacher, don't worry. I went there for only one purpose, which is to improve my strength as quickly as possible in the shortest time. When the time is right, I will do everything I can to leave. After all, I still have to avenge my parents!"

Tang San's tone was firm and he vowed.

Yu Xiaogang nodded. He also wanted Tang San to go to Seagod Island for training.

"Xiao San, I support your idea and believe you can succeed."

"Teacher, I'll take Xiao Wu with me. Only with Xiao Wu by my side can I feel at ease."

"Okay. Let Mubai, Zhuqing, and Rongrong go with you. You can take care of each other and grow together."

Tang San was a little worried.

"Teacher, Mu Bai will become the ruler of a country, and Rong Rong carries the hope of the sect's revival. Will Emperor Xing Luo and Sect Master Ning agree to let them take the risk?"

"Xiao San, it is precisely because Mu Bai and Rong Rong have their own missions that they need to go there to train and quickly improve their own strength. Don't worry, I will go to find Sect Master Ning and Emperor Xing Luo and explain it to them."

"Ah."

The next day, Yu Xiaogang told Ning Fengzhi and Emperor Xingluo about his idea and got their support.

The next day, Tang San and his group of five made preparations and set out westward.

Sitting in the carriage, Dai Mubai said with emotion:

"If Fatty and Xiao Ao were here, then we, the Shrek Seven Devils, would be together. What a pity..."

Speaking of Oscar, Ning Rongrong felt a little sad, and her eyes became red.

Six years have passed since the end of the Soul Master Competition, but there has been no news about Oscar.

Such a big change has happened in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. If Oscar comes back, he will definitely find a way to find Ning Rongrong.

But Ning Rongrong never waited for him.

Ning Rongrong had a bad feeling that Oscar might have encountered something unexpected while training outside.

Xiao Wu consoled:
"Rongrong, don't worry. Maybe Xiao Ao is training on Poseidon Island right now."

"Yes, Rongrong. Xiao Ao is a man with a strong sense of self-esteem. When the time is right, he will definitely show up to see you." Tang San also comforted.

Ning Rongrong forced a smile.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. We must return with a full load from this training trip to Poseidon Island."

"Absolutely!"

Several people were full of confidence and were looking forward to the upcoming adventure.

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On the other side, Tiandou Imperial Palace.

A tall man with black hair stood in the hall.

Qian Renxue was very excited when she saw the familiar yet unfamiliar figure.

"grandfather!"

The man was Qian Renxue's grandfather, Qian Daoliu, the chief priest of the Spirit Hall's Worship Hall.

When he saw Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu showed a faint smile on his face.

"Xiaoxue, it's been almost twenty years, and I finally see you again."

"grandfather."

Qian Renxue walked quickly towards her grandfather and quickly tore off Xue Qinghe's skin, revealing her original appearance.

She threw herself into Qian Daoliu's arms, crying bitterly, and all the loneliness and grievances she had endured for many years poured out like a torrent.

Qian Daoliu gently patted his granddaughter's shoulder and comforted her:

"Xiaoxue, thank you for your hard work over the years. Everything is over now. You have done a great job. I am proud of you."

It took a while for Qian Renxue to recover.

She knew that her grandfather had never left the worship hall in the past twenty years, and that he came to see her this time perhaps because of something important.

"Grandpa, why are you here suddenly?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to come and see you. You've been very busy this year, and now you're still in the identity of Xue Qinghe, so it's not convenient for you to go back to Wuhun City, so I had to come and see you."

"I thought it was something big."

Qian Renxue was filled with joy. She hadn't felt this happy for a long time.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while, and inevitably talked about Yan.

"Xiaoxue, from what you said, Yan has made great contributions to the smooth implementation of the new policy of the Tiandou Empire."

"Yes, he helped me a lot this year."

When Yan was mentioned, Qian Renxue's heart felt ripples.

After a year of getting along, Qian Renxue gradually developed a sense of trust and dependence on Yan.

"The Second Priest told me about Yan's performance in the Tiandou Palace Incident. He is so young and has three hundred thousand year spirit rings. It is simply a miracle in the spirit master world. I really want to meet him." "Grandpa, I will let him come to see you."

"it is good."

Afterwards, Qian Renxue ordered someone to call Yan and take him to a side hall to wait.

Not long after, a woman came over.

The woman was wearing a plain white dress. There were no complicated decorations on the dress, only a few simple embroidered tassels, but they were enough to highlight her otherworldly and cold beauty.

Her steps were light and each one seemed so leisurely.

When he got closer, Yan could see her face clearly.

She looked to be in her early twenties, with a pretty face, delicate and three-dimensional features, and a slightly furrowed brow between her eyebrows, with a hint of barely perceptible melancholy.

Those eyes were deep and bright, like stars in a cold night, flashing a cold and mysterious light.

Her skin was fair, with a faint cold light, clear and pure.

Her long golden hair was casually draped over her shoulders, showing a bit of inadvertent laziness and casualness, yet it could not conceal her cool temperament.

Although the woman's demeanor was completely different from Xue Qinghe, Yan recognized her at a glance; she was Qian Renxue.

"Miss, I finally see your face."

Qian Renxue was stunned for a moment.

"Did you recognize me?"

"Appearance can change, but eyes can't lie. It seems that you are in a good mood today. Is there anything good?"

Qian Renxue's cheeks turned slightly red. She didn't expect that Yan recognized her at once.

"Nothing. I want to show my true self next month. What do you think?"

Yan nodded slightly.

"The empire is becoming more stable, and the people know that we have the support of the Spirit Hall. It's time to take off Xue Qinghe's skin. However, I may not be able to celebrate with you."

"what happened?"

"My soul power has broken through level 90. It may take some time for me to hunt soul beasts and obtain the ninth soul ring."

"You have already broken through level 90?!"

Qian Renxue was shocked.

Level ninety is an insurmountable threshold for soul masters. Many soul masters are stuck at this level and cannot make a breakthrough in their entire lives.

But Yan did it easily.

"That's great, congratulations!"

"Thank you."

"Over the past year, you have contributed a lot to the construction of the empire. How can I become emperor as Qian Renxue without you, the imperial teacher? After you obtain the ninth spirit ring and come back, it won't be too late for me to reveal my identity."

"My soul beast with the ninth soul ring must have been cultivated for at least 100,000 years, and it is not that easy to find. Are you sure you want to wait for me to come back?"

Qian Renxue smiled slightly and said calmly:
"I've been in that skin for twenty years, so I don't care about a few months. Let's talk about it when you come back."

"Well, I'll bear with you for a while."

"It's okay, come on, I'll take you to see someone."

"Meeting whom?"

"You will know when you go."

After Qian Renxue finished speaking, she turned around and led the way.

She walked lightly and gently like a girl next door, without any imperial majesty.

Yan had never seen Qian Renxue so happy.

Qian Renxue brought Yan to another hall.

There stood a tall man in the hall, who looked to be in his thirties or forties.

He just stood there quietly, exuding an extremely powerful aura that made people shudder.

Qian Renxue strode over, took the man's arm, and said coquettishly:
"Grandpa, I have brought the person to you. By the way, I have good news to tell you. Our Spirit Hall will soon have another Titled Douluo."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly.

"Xiaoxue, I want to talk to him alone."

"Okay, I'll go out first, you guys chat."

Afterwards, Qian Renxue left the hall.

There were only Qian Daoliu and Yan in the empty hall.

In all his years in the Spirit Hall, Yan had never seen Qian Daoliu.

"Hello, great priest."

Yan bowed to Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu's gaze swept across Yan, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"No need to be so polite. The person Xiaoxue mentioned who is about to become a Titled Douluo should be you, right?"

"Maybe. I just broke through level 90."

"You are so young, yet you have already entered the realm of Titled Douluo. It is truly remarkable. Xiaoxue was able to successfully conquer the Heaven Dou Empire and put the empire back on the right track. You have made an indelible contribution."

"You're too kind. I was adopted by the Spirit Hall when I was young. It was the Spirit Hall that nurtured me, so I should do my best for the Spirit Hall."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, looked at Yan carefully, and suddenly his expression changed.

"I'm glad you think so. However, there is a question I've always wanted to ask you. Can you answer it truthfully?"

"Please speak, sir."

"As far as I know, Pope Bibi Dong treats you well and thinks highly of you, but why would you leave her, just for that 100,000-year spirit ring and spirit bone?"

Qian Daoliu is very cautious and also concerned about Qian Renxue's future.

He didn't understand Yan and didn't know what kind of person Yan was.

In his mind, Yan can leave Bibi Dong, and maybe one day he will also leave Qian Renxue.

Therefore, this trip was not only to visit Qian Renxue, but also to test Yan.

With his experience, he can tell whether a person is sincere with just a few simple words.

Yan didn't expect Qian Daoliu to ask such a question.

He did not panic, and said calmly:
"Master, do you really want to hear my truth?"

"But you can say it, don't worry."

"Then I'll be frank. The pope has a fickle temperament, and I'm worried that my loyalty will not get me anything, and I might even die at her hands one day. Also, if I don't absorb that 100,000-year spirit ring, it will be wasted. I've always wanted to become stronger, so I'm willing to take the risk."

Yan's words were rather subtle, but his meaning was very clear: Bibi Dong was a crazy woman and she was scary.

Qian Daoliu could see that Yan was not lying.

"You are very brave, but I don't want to hear such words a second time."

"I see."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly and changed the subject.

"You are about to hunt soul beasts and obtain the ninth soul ring. Do you have any ideas?"

"I want to hunt a soul beast that has cultivated for more than 100,000 years and has the attributes that match my martial soul."

"A hundred thousand year soul beast is hard to come by, let alone one with fire or earth attributes. Your idea is good, but it's not that easy to realize."

"Yes, I know. Lord, you have traveled a lot and are very knowledgeable. Can you give me some advice?"

Qian Daoliu paused for a moment, thoughtful.

"I do know a place where there is a very powerful fire-attributed soul beast guarding it. Its cultivation has been at least 100,000 years, or even close to 200,000 years."

"Really?! Where is it then?"

Yan was a little excited and looking forward to it.

Qian Daoliu then said:

"In my early years, when I traveled to the depths of the East China Sea, I passed by an island. There was a volcano in the center of the island, and the soul beast was under the volcano. Several decades have passed, and I don't know if it is still there."

[The last chapter attracted many friends who read silently. Thank you for your support. I listened to the opinions of most friends and went to get the Lava Earth Dragon. ]

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