Chapter 211: Tang San Reaches Soul Sect, Yu Yuanzhen Hunts
That day, Dugu Feng suddenly sensed movement—two of his spiritual pearls were leaving Heaven Dou City and heading toward the Sunset Forest.
After a moment of focus, he recognized them as belonging to Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.
Since the Soul Master Tournament, Ning Rongrong had resumed training with the Shrek Academy group.
She and Zhu Zhuqing formed a duo, while all seven of them often entered the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena to participate in team battles at various ranks.
Through this, Ning Rongrong's supportive abilities had become increasingly refined.
"Tang San has advanced to Soul Sect, heading to the Sunset Forest to hunt for a spirit ring—and he intends to absorb another Human-Faced Demon Spider?"
A strange smile appeared on Dugu Feng's face as he read this information through the pearls.
Interesting. Very interesting. Tang San, just like Hu Liena, was obsessed with external soul bones.
After his discussion with Yu Xiaogang, Tang San concluded that his Blue Silver Grass Spirit was highly compatible with the Human-Faced Demon Spider.
Moreover, during his previous breakthrough, when he absorbed a soul ring beyond its usual limit, his external soul bone—the Eight Spider Lances—had emerged.
This time, they planned to replicate that process.
Their target: a seven-thousand-year-old Human-Faced Demon Spider.
The maximum safe age for a fourth spirit ring was typically five thousand years.
But Tang San had trained in Xuan Tian Gong since childhood and had strictly followed Master Yu Xiaogang's physical regimen every day.
Tests showed he could withstand a soul ring up to nearly two thousand years past the standard limit.
"Will Tang San gain another external soul bone, I wonder?"
Dugu Feng furrowed his brows thoughtfully.
In the original course of fate, Tang San's Eight Spider Lances had evolved precisely after devouring another Human-Faced Demon Spider, one that had also produced a soul bone which merged with his own.
That was how the Eight Spider Lances evolved further.
It seemed Tang San's connection with this species ran deep indeed.
With a splash, Dugu Feng burst from beneath the water's surface, donning a fitted azure combat robe.
After two months of training within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he had fully restored his peak condition.
Extending his right hand, he recalled the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass back into his possession.
"Master, two Titled Douluo arrived in the Sunset Forest several days ago—one with a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit, and the other with an Earth Dragon spirit!"
"They're hiding deeply—surely up to no good!"
The pair of Emerald Dragon Serpents had eagerly approached the moment Dugu Feng emerged, their voices full of urgency.
Dugu Feng's eyes gleamed coldly.
Yu Yuanzhen had come.
And another Titled Douluo with an Earth Dragon martial spirit—could he be a hidden member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan or an agent of Spirit Hall?
His instincts sharpened.
Tang San was entering the forest. Yu Yuanzhen was here as well.
That could not be coincidence.
Clearly, Yu Yuanzhen intended to hunt Tang San.
Such action meant open conflict with the Clear Sky Sect. Without Spirit Hall's support, he would never dare attempt this.
Therefore, the Earth Dragon Douluo accompanying him was most likely from Spirit Hall.
"Tang San is searching for a Human-Faced Demon Spider roughly seven thousand years old. Follow them in secret and await my command," Dugu Feng ordered decisively.
"Yes, Master!"
The two Emerald Dragons were overjoyed—finally, some real mischief. They darted off at once, disappearing into the sky.
Standing atop the mountain peak of the Yin Yang Well, Dugu Feng gazed toward the distant Sunset Forest.
"So… who will be the hunter, and who the prey?"
At the forest's edge, beneath a vast ancient tree, two imposing figures descended from the sky, landing steadily on the ground.
"Brother Hao, does Xiao San truly mean to exceed his limits for this ring? With his talent, there's no need to risk so much.
Could this be Yu Xiaogang's doing—some kind of trap?"
Tang Xiao frowned deeply.
The two men were none other than Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.
This was Tang San's first trip outside Heaven Dou City since the Soul Master Tournament.
Within the city, with the Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, and Dugu Bo present, no one dared touch him.
But beyond those walls—it was different altogether.
Enemies lurked: the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Spirit Hall, and countless others who viewed the Clear Sky bloodline as a threat.
Hence, the brothers had come personally, shadowing him from afar with the utmost caution.
"Brother, the Master is like a father to Xiao San now. His care and teaching far surpass my own.
Even after the affair with Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin, he devoted himself wholly to Xiao San's growth," Tang Hao said firmly.
"I hope you're right," Tang Xiao replied. "But the chance of an external soul bone appearing is so slim. Forcing a breakthrough beyond his limits—it's reckless."
Tang Xiao was calm and steady by nature. He wished for Tang San to progress one step at a time.
"Believe in him," Tang Hao said resolutely. "He's even stronger than we were at his age."
He couldn't hide the pride in his eyes.
Tang San—his son—was the perfect heir to his strength and will.
At only sixteen, he had already become a Soul Sect.
Once he gained this new ring, he could begin training beneath the waterfall using the secret Clear Sky techniques.
Perhaps in no time, he would reach the level of Soul King.
Then, upon awakening his second martial spirit's true form—the Blue Silver Emperor—Tang San would step into true greatness.
Tang Hao had already envisioned his son's path.
And if Tang San gained another external soul bone now, his future would be limitless.
Tang Xiao placed a reassuring hand on his younger brother's shoulder. "I believe in Xiao San too. He will succeed."
Extending his spiritual sense, Tang Xiao located the Shrek Seven Devils entering the forest with Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender.
They had begun searching for the Human-Faced Demon Spider.
He and Tang Hao stayed close, prepared to intervene instantly if danger arose.
One threat to Tang San—and their wrath would strike faster than lightning.
Meanwhile, not far away, within dense thorned foliage, a faint shimmer moved—the length of a finger, barely perceptible.
A completely transparent serpent crept along unseen.
It was the Emerald Dragon Serpent, now nearly thirty thousand years old, its camouflage ability unmatched.
Even a Titled Douluo might not notice it without close observation.
Its blood-red eyes watched Tang San's group intently.
Within the team, Flender was in high spirits.
The Golden Iron Triangle was reunited; their Martial Spirit Fusion Technique alone could block nearly any opponent.
Moreover, with both Tang Hao—the Clear Sky Douluo—and Tang Xiao, the Roaring Sky Douluo—guarding from nearby, what danger could there be?
"Old Flender," Yu Xiaogang called, "we've entered the thousand-year beast zone. Wandering like this won't do. Use your Martial Spirit True Body to scout quickly for the Human-Faced Demon Spider."
Normally, for the sake of the students' experience, Yu Xiaogang would have let them find their target on their own, even if it took days.
But now, Tang San's extraordinary talent had drawn attention—and the longer they lingered, the greater the risk of exposure.
Yu Xiaogang felt a growing sense of urgency.
(END CHAPTER)
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