Chapter 510: Away for half a life, still a waste when I return
While Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiuer were practicing in seclusion in the Huanglong space, Wang Yao and Yaoyang also began to take action.
Ever since they rescued Xu Zihuang, they have been looking forward to revenge on Xu Tianran and helping Xu Zihuang regain everything he should have originally.
Wang Yao first summoned everyone from the original Emperor's Dragon Soul Instructor Group back to Yueshu Island to prepare for the attack. Among them was Nana, who had been inquiring about information on Douluo Continent before. Over the years, Nana has gradually gained the trust and recognition of everyone in the original Emperor Dragon Soul Mentor Group through her actions. Her martial soul ability was good at hiding and lurking, so Wang Yao simply let her take full responsibility for this aspect.
Of course, Nana was not the only one who stayed on Douluo Continent to inquire for information, but a special team.
Wang Xiao was able to get in touch with the old subordinates of King Zihuang in the south of the Sun and Moon Empire, and this team played a key role.
Yaoyang asked his subordinates to take over this matter. At the same time, make some preparations so that the situation in the Yuenan Islands will not become turbulent again after he leaves.
However, the situation on the mainland seemed very calm during this period of time.
In the blink of an eye, three months have passed.
In the Huanglong space, the vision of Jin Yang and Zi Yue appeared behind Xu Zihuang again. But the strange thing is that this time there is no terrifying aura emanating from his body. Even the fluctuations in soul power and mental power do not exist.
Wang Qiu'er, who was guarding Xu Zihuang with her eyes closed and concentrating, slowly opened her eyes as if feeling something. Just looking at the naked Xu Zihuang, her eyelids couldn't help but twitch.
Although Wang Qiu'er has transformed into a human form, her body still possesses the characteristics and abilities of the imperial auspicious beast, the three-eyed golden leopard. Not only is his physical strength astonishing, his ability to absorb the effects of various heavenly materials and earthly treasures is also far faster than that of human soul masters.
Within three months, Wang Qiuer had completely absorbed the effects of three Nine-turn Thunder Pills. As her physical strength further increased, her soul power cultivation also reached the bottleneck of level 80.
Xu Zihuang opened and closed his eyes and met Wang Qiu'er's eyes, but he didn't pay much attention to it. He just stood up and stretched his body as if no one else was watching. After all, he and Wang Qiuer had met honestly countless times.
Seeing Xu Zihuang swaying over, Wang Qiuer suddenly felt her cheeks getting hot. She took out a set of clothes from the Huanglong ring on her right index finger and threw it on Xu Zihuang.
"finish dressing!"
Xu Zihuang smiled slightly, took the clothes and put them on obediently.
Wang Qiuer's expression softened a little at this time, and returned to his usual indifferent expression.
"My soul power has reached level 80. If I want to break through, I need to go back to the Star Forest. The target of the ninth soul ring of your Golden Eyes Martial Soul should be the evil-eyed tyrant in the Evil Forest."
"Pa—" Xu Zihuang did not answer Wang Qiuer's question, but stretched out his right hand and patted her soft waist and hips.
Wang Qiuer was stunned for a moment, then bit her red lips and glared at Xu Zihuang with a mixture of shame and anger.
"you?!"
Xu Zihuang grabbed Wang Qiuer's fair wrist and chuckled without changing his expression.
"Can't you be more honest?"
Wang Qiuer snorted in embarrassment, but looking at the smile deep in Xu Zihuang's eyes, she finally faced her heart calmly.
"Come with me to the Great Star Forest, and I'll help you get the Evil Emperor's soul ring."
Facing Xu Zihuang's gaze, Wang Qiuer deliberately turned his head and curled his lips.
Xu Zihuang sighed softly, and when Wang Qiuer was caught off guard, he opened his arms and embraced him.
Although he had some guesses in his mind, he didn't expect Wang Qiu'er to be able to do this for him. And given Wang Qiuer's character, since he said this, he must be sure of it. Perhaps it was to invite the Beast God Emperor Tian.
After a brief stalemate, Wang Qiuer's delicate body quickly relaxed her body and mind, coveting the warmth and familiar breath in Xu Zihuang's arms. After a moment, Xu Zihuang's gentle voice suddenly sounded in her ears.
"I know you mean well, but I don't really need this."
Hearing this, Wang Qiuer raised his head in confusion.
Xu Zihuang touched Wang Qiuer's lips gently, their faces were close and their skins touched. There is only the reflection of the other in each other's eyes.
As if being touched, Wang Qiuer's pink-blue eyes were filled with blurry colors, and her red lips were slightly opened.
"Why did you refuse?"
"We can't leave here yet." Xu Zihuang shook his head with a smile, and said calmly: "Because next I am going to continue to attack the third soul core with the ultimate thunder attribute."
Wang Qiuer's expression suddenly changed. At least there is Ditian who has successfully cultivated the Yin and Yang complementary dual soul cores as a precedent, but the Yin and Yang complementary three soul cores are full of unknowns.
She believed that with Xu Zihuang's talent and sufficient accumulation and background, there would definitely be a possibility of hitting the Yin-Yang complementary third soul core in the future. But she didn't understand why Xu Zihuang was so anxious and even willing to take such a huge risk.
However, Wang Qiuer, who was familiar with Xu Zihuang's character and experience, did not question it.
Xu Zihuang knew what Wang Qiuer was thinking, held Wang Qiuer's jade hand, and explained softly: "I choose to continue to attack the yin and yang complementary third soul core. One is because I do have confidence in it. The other is that my situation is different from that of ordinary souls." The masters are different. If it were other twin martial soul masters, the two condensed soul cores would naturally be the main attributes of the two martial souls. But my second martial soul is extremely special. Not only are the two bloodline powers in a balanced state , the same is true for the two attributes of extreme thunder and destruction. And the second martial soul maintains another special balance with the golden pupil."
"So I must cultivate the third soul core with the ultimate thunder attribute in the shortest possible time interval, so that this balance will not be broken."
Wang Qiuer understood Xu Zihuang's meaning instantly and didn't say anything more, just replied calmly.
"I'll accompany you."
Three simple words, but they contain indescribable determination and persistence.
"Okay." Xu Zihuang smiled and nodded.
"But before that, let's go out and explain these things to Mr. Wang and the others, and also talk to them about what happened between us."
In this way, during Xu Zihuang's cultivation period, such an episode occurred. But he didn't delay for too long. After explaining the reason, he took Wang Qiu'er back to Huanglong Space again and started the second round of retreat practice.
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one year later.
Northwest of Xingluo City, the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
As the top nobleman in the Star Luo Empire and even the mainland, Duke White Tiger was naturally very particular about the location of his residence. The White Tiger Duke's Mansion is surrounded by a vast plain area, with only a small hill to the west. This is one of the few hilly areas around the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
A thin black figure shuttled through the hills. His figure was covered by a loose black cloak, and his appearance could not be seen clearly.
The black shadow seemed to be looking for something in this hill. About half an hour later, he stopped in front of a tall tombstone.
The tombstone is more than two meters high and very wide. It is surrounded by exquisite granite and has some auspicious animal carvings on it.
Looking at the tombstone, the black figure trembled violently and took a few steps forward quickly. The brim of his hat fell off, revealing his slightly pale face, which looked like he was only about twenty years old.
Her long black hair was messy and had not been taken care of for an unknown amount of time. A pair of dark blue eyes were extremely cloudy and lifeless, showing indescribable decadence.
The short and thin young man was Huo Yuhao, who had defected from the Tang Sect for more than three years.
The writing on the tombstone appeared clearly before his eyes.
"The tomb of my beloved wife Huo Yun." The signature reads, Dai Hao.
"He has been here and renovated mother's tomb." Huo Yuhao's dull eyes finally showed a glimmer of light, and he knelt down in front of his mother's tombstone.
But Dai Hao's remedial actions only aroused the hatred in his heart.
Tears fell from the corners of Huo Yuhao's eyes. Huo Yuhao's pupils were densely bloodshot, and the strong hatred almost condensed into substance, as if he was gritting his teeth.
"Dai Hao——"
During the more than three years since he rebelled from the Tang Sect, in order to become stronger, he had spent all his time sleeping and eating, almost never resting, and wandering around in the dark corners of the mainland. Due to his personality, he has been very cruel to people over the years, and his hands are inevitably stained with blood.
But he was just arrogant in front of ordinary people and low-level soul masters. He was limited by his talent and had used drugs that overstimulated his potential. More than three years have passed, and his cultivation is still lingering at the level of a low-level soul master, and he does not even have a thirty-fifth level soul power.
Huo Yuhao's hands sank deeply into the soil, and the hatred in his eyes dissipated, replaced by a look of deep sadness.
"Why is this world so unfair? I just want to avenge my mother, why do you do this to me?! Why do I try my best to practice, but in the end I am not as good as those pampered children of big families?! Is a person's destiny determined from birth? Is it..."
One sentence can perfectly sum up Huo Yuhao's experience over the years.
That is, after being away for half your life, you will still be a waste when you come back.
At the same time, more than a dozen rays of light streaked westward from the direction of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. This is the effect produced when the flying soul guide is activated.
Flying at the front were Dai Huabin and Dai Luoli. The other ten people were the White Tiger bodyguards guarding the sons of the two dukes.
After Dai Luoli left Shrek Academy, he did not rush to the northwest frontier of the Star Luo Empire as he wished. Instead, he was ordered by his mother to stay in the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
After Dai Huabin graduated from Shrek Academy, Dai Luoli also broke through to the Five Ring Soul King. The two brothers received permission from Dai Hao, Duke of the White Tiger, to go to the front line for training and sent a small team of the White Tiger's personal guards to escort them along the way.
Unlike Dai Huabin's expressionless face, Dai Luoli's excitement was beyond words.
At this moment, Dai Luoli suddenly looked at the hill below and stopped with a solemn expression.
Dai Huabin and the other ten White Tiger guards beside Dai Luoli frowned slightly and controlled the flying soul guide to stop and float in the air.
Dai Huabin asked in a deep voice: "What's wrong?"
"Second brother, I feel a slight mental fluctuation, just below." Dai Luoli was a little eager to try when he thought that he could go to the front line this time. He quickly released the bleeding tiger spirit and searched for that mental fluctuation.
It didn't take long for him to lock his target, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Found it, there really is someone!"
Huo Yuhao, who was kneeling in front of Huo Yun's grave, suddenly raised his head and looked into the sky. Relying on the innate ability of the Spirit Eyes Martial Spirit, he instantly saw the faces of Dai Huabin and Dai Luoli clearly. Affected by the unforgettable hatred from back then, he only felt suppressed and trembling all over his body.
He took up his cloak and fled with eyes full of hatred.
But before Huo Yuhao could run very far, a stern-looking young man with blond hair swooped down from the air and kicked Huo Yuhao in the chest. Pale soul power surged, and there seemed to be a low roar of a tiger.
"Wow -" A mouthful of blood spurted out from Huo Yuhao's mouth uncontrollably, and he hit the trunk of a tall tree heavily.
Dai Huabin didn't even look at Huo Yuhao, and coldly gave instructions to the White Tiger guards who arrived later.
"If you dare to trespass into the White Tiger Duke's territory without authorization, his martial spirit will be destroyed."
"Yes, young master!"