Bibi Dong prepared to retreat, her expression extremely heavy.
She didn't care about the reemergence of the Vast Heaven Sect, but Ye Yu's status in the Vast Heaven Sect was equivalent to that of a Sect Leader, which made her look displeased. If Ye Yu united the Upper Three Sects and the Tian Dou Royal Family, they could definitely destroy the Martial Soul Empire.
In fact, just Ye Yu alone could annihilate the Martial Soul Empire. After all, Ye Yu's use of Soul Techniques didn't consume Soul Power, and his techniques could heal and restore physical strength. This was truly terrifying, meaning Ye Yu could fight endlessly. So, taking on an entire empire by himself was just a matter of time.
Bibi Dong's heart was heavy: "I don't even know how far Xue'Er has progressed in the Nine Trial of Angels. I must become a God as soon as possible."
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At this time, the Vast Heaven Sect.
Tang San opened the wooden box, and golden light shone brightly as a sharp aura filled the air.
The bottom layer of the wooden box contained a large number of blueprints, the production diagrams for top Hidden Weapons like the Rainstorm Blossom Needle and the Peacock Feather, which Tang San had originally given to Lou Gao.
When the wooden box was opened, even the five Elders felt a pervasive sense of fear; they knew this was something very dangerous.
Tang San looked at the items in the wooden box, his eyes showing an emotional reaction: "He really succeeded, completed a divine masterpiece... But, why is the senior so obsessed with artifact forging... Sigh..."
Inside the wooden box were pieces like silver nails and other components, parts for the Rainstorm Blossom Needle. Tang San himself felt that something was missing in his research on the Rainstorm Blossom Needle, but seeing it now, he finally understood. Lou Gao was truly worthy of the title Divine Artisan; he had figured everything out in just over three years with the blueprints. If Tang San was a cultivation monster, Lou Gao was a forging monster.
In the wooden box, there were also two other ultimate creations, the Peacock Feather and the Buddha's Wrath Tanglian! In just over three years, Lou Gao had crafted the three ultimate Hidden Weapons of the Tang Sect.
Facing the wooden box, Tang San kneeled and bowed three times. Within the wooden box were not only the three ultimate Hidden Weapons but also Lou Gao, whom he admired.
Tang San calmed his emotions and said, "With the establishment of the Martial Soul Empire and the recruitment and takeover of eighty percent of the continent's Soul Masters, I feel the war will start soon. But with the resurgence of the Vast Heaven Sect, along with the Seven Treasure Glaze Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Sect, and the Tian Dou Royal Family, we might be able to challenge the Martial Soul Empire. Because of Brother Yu, the Martial Soul Hall has already lost several Titled Douluo, leaving only five Titled Douluo, including Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu."
"However, mid-level strength is also very important, especially in war, as it forms the backbone. If Titled Douluo are generals, then other Soul Masters are soldiers. During the war, striking a heavy blow to the Martial Soul Hall will demonstrate the might of our Vast Heaven Sect. Brother Yu, when the time comes, leave the war to us."
Ye Yu nodded: "Alright, now except for Titled Douluo, no one is worthy of my action."
A day later, Tang Hao had fully recovered, his Soul Bone merged, and his Soul Power returned to level ninety, but since he didn't have the Ninth Soul Ring, he hadn't yet returned to his peak state.
Then, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, the two brothers, went to the Xingdou Great Forest for Tang Hao to obtain the Ninth Soul Ring. Afterward, they found a suitable one, nine thousand years old.
Tang Hao's Soul Power reached level ninety-six, his strength returning to its peak.
At this time, Ye Yu and Tang San arrived at Tian Dou City, where the Tang Sect was located.
Upon reaching the entrance, they encountered two tall, sharp-eyed disciples of the Tang Sect standing guard.
When Ye Yu and Tang San arrived, the Tang Sect disciples immediately recognized them.
"It's the Sect Leader and the Honored Guest Elder!"
After entering the sect, Tino was immensely excited and joyful: "You're back, that's wonderful."
Tang San, noticing that there weren't many people inside the Tang Sect, asked doubtfully, "Where are the others?"
Tino replied, "Sect Leader, I am the only one in charge here; the others have gone with the army to the front lines."
"Front lines?" Tang San was surprised: "Has the war started?"
"Yes, Emperor Xue Beng of the Tian Dou Empire has led an expedition personally, commanding an army of one million, six thousand Soul Masters, along with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, the Seven Treasure Glaze Sect, and our Tang Sect. They've moved out together."
It's clear that the Tian Dou Empire realized the threat of the Martial Soul Empire and had to take the initiative to declare war.
Tang San said, "Then I will go to the battlefield to see."
Ye Yu said, "Then you go, I'll return to Holy Soul Village to see Grandpa Jack."
"Alright!"
Ye Yu headed to Nuoding City, moving swiftly through the air at a great speed.
In less than two hours, he reached Nuoding City. Coming here, he felt somewhat nostalgic, having spent five years in Nuoding City. The days at Nuoding Junior Academy were still vivid in his memory.
"I wonder how that Miss Cai... is doing now."
Ye Yu couldn't help but think of those few extras who had once tried to trouble him.
Ye Yu returned to Holy Soul Village and went home, but Old Jack was not there.
At that moment, he encountered the Deputy Village Chief. Seeing Ye Yu come out of Old Jack's house, the Deputy Village Chief initially thought it was a burglar, but then found him very familiar.
"You... you are..."
Ye Yu smiled, "Deputy Village Chief, I'm Ye Yu."
Upon hearing this, the Deputy Village Chief's eyes lit up, "Xiao Yu, it's you! It's been over ten years, you've grown so much. How have you been outside?"
It was clear that in this little place, no one knew about his affairs.
"I've been good. Where's Old Jack?"
"Oh, Old Jack is at the village center. Today some children are awakening their Martial Souls."
Ye Yu transformed into a ray of light and disappeared in a flash, leaving the Deputy Village Chief stunned.
At this time, at the place of Martial Soul Awakening.
Like Ye Yu at the age of six, these children were excited and nervous.
Leading the process was a forty-year-old middle-aged man, but he looked quite decent, indicating he was handsome in his youth.
The man introduced himself: "Hello, my name is Su Yuntao, and I'm responsible for awakening your Martial Souls."
Su Yuntao released his Martial Soul with a low shout: "Lone Wolf! Possess!"
This scene left the children amazed and curious yet scared.
Seeing the attention from the children, Su Yuntao was quite satisfied, surrounded by three Soul Rings, white and yellow.
Su Yuntao showed pride: "I am now a level thirty-one Soul Venerable, having just recently broken through to this rare level. Being a thirty-one-level Soul Venerable at forty is quite impressive."
"Wow! So powerful!" The children were full of admiration.
Su Yuntao said, "You are my last batch of Martial Soul awakenings, after this I will no longer be responsible."
"Why?" The children asked in confusion.
Su Yuntao sighed, "Because despite being in charge of Martial Soul awakenings for so many years, I haven't provided the Martial Soul Hall with a single genius, resulting in my dismissal."
Su Yuntao felt quite helpless: "Sigh, I've been responsible for small places only; how could there be any geniuses? They really didn't care about the effort; they just abandoned me without a thought. I've awakened so many children's Martial Souls over the years; even if there were no achievements, there was hard work. But, you can't say much; we're talking about the Martial Soul Hall."
Just as Su Yuntao was lamenting his perceived injustice, a voice sounded.
"Su Yuntao, you're already lucky that the Martial Soul Hall didn't treat you as a traitor and kill you."
"Hmm?" Su Yuntao frowned and froze momentarily, following the direction of the voice.
"Who are you? Why do you say such things?"