Douluo: Martial Soul Research Diary

Chapter 395 Survival
"Sect Master, give me a sword!"

His martial spirit shattered, he sought refuge in external objects.

Sword Douluo was not a stubborn person, and the current situation did not allow him to save face and say anything strange about not using anything other than a martial soul.

"Mm!" Ning Fengzhi responded.

He handed over a longsword made of deep-sea gold, saying, "Use this for now. We'll choose an even more precious sword for you after we get out!"

Judging from its material and casting process, it is worth at least hundreds of thousands of gold soul coins.

With a gentle flick of his wrist, Chen Xin sent a crisp sound through the sword.

"What a sword!"

"However, you'll have to suffer a bit from this!"

The soul power was channeled to the golden sword blade, and then the arm was moved to dig downwards together with Han Tao and Ning Rongrong.

It's less like digging and more like cutting through the soil.

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

Above the ground, a continuous, incessant tremor resounded, like a variation on a grand performance.

"Damn it!" Tang San cursed.

She turned her head, intending to question her grandfather, but saw his murderous gaze.

I quickly avoided eye contact, pretending nothing had happened.

"They got away again!"

"Han Tao, you're only good enough to be a rat, a dark rat that crawls underground!"

Tang Chen waved his hand: "No, that's not it!"

"When facing a powerful enemy, it is wise to retreat temporarily, regardless of the means or methods used."

"And those rats like Haotian Sect, who live in seclusion and rely on Yuexuan, founded by Laozi's granddaughter, to make a living, are even more despicable."

Although he is known as the "King of the Ground," he really has no way to deal with Soul Masters who hide underground.

Titan Ape, Azure Bull Python, and Xiao Wu in a pink and white dress rushed over.

"Third brother?"

Xiao Wu called out.

Upon seeing the powerful figure beside Tang San, he suddenly stopped in his tracks: "Who is this?"

"A hundred thousand year soul beast?"

"Tang San, are you currently lacking spirit rings? Do you need my help?"

Tang Chen immediately asked.

The Haotian Hammer reappeared in his palm, its momentum, killing intent, and soul power once again gathering, ready to strike at any moment.

"Don't!"

"Grandfather, no, no, they are my friends!"

Tang San shouted urgently.

He stood in front of Xiao Wu, shielding her behind him: "Grandfather, don't hurt Xiao Wu!"

"Oh?"

Tang Chen looked slightly puzzled.

He gave a disdainful smile: "To be honest, this is the first time I've ever seen a Soul Master befriend a Soul Beast. But since this is your choice, I'll let them go for now."

His expression was filled with the forgiveness and mercy of a supreme being. He loosened his grip, and the phantom of the Clear Sky Hammer gradually faded away.

Where is Han Tao?

The Azure Bull Python asked.

Dark Demon Evil God Tiger pointed to the ground: "Including Han Tao, all the Soul Masters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have hidden underground."

"underground?"

"I am a child of the earth, I will find them!"

The Titan Ape patted its chest confidently.

Lie on your side on the ground and listen to the flow of seismic waves.

Suddenly, he frowned: "Something's not right."

"Where are they hiding? Why can't I hear where they are?"

Hundreds of meters below the ground.

Extending her fair hand, Rongrong pointed out the next direction, her little face beaming with confidence.

"The Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda itself possesses the ability to appraise treasures."

"As far as I know, there are many kinds of rare minerals on the Douluo Continent, each possessing extraordinary power."

"Frost Quartz can shield against heat conduction, Void Stone can absorb the shockwaves of the earth's veins, and Ethereal Fragments can sever space."

He put on a smug look, as if to say, "Come and praise me!"

She blinked, met Han Tao's gaze for a moment, then shyly withdrew.

"Rongrong." Han Tao gently stroked her hair and smiled softly.

"We owe you a lot this time, otherwise we would have been discovered by the Titan Ape."

"no no!"

She turned her head away haughtily, saying, "It's all thanks to money, not because I'm clever or insightful!"

Ning Rongrong's meaning was all too clear: it was because of her intelligence, nothing else.

Her affected manner displeased Ye Lingling.

So, seizing the opportunity, he said, "Money is a component of soft power! With the right theory and correct execution, wealth can be transformed into a winning opportunity!"

"Humph!"

Hearing the dogmatic statement ruin the atmosphere, Rongrong glared at it with displeasure.

Ning Fengzhi steered the conversation back on track: "Although we're temporarily out of danger..."

"However, things will get tough for the sect next!"

Sword Douluo breathed a sigh of relief and let out a soft sigh.

"We cannot gamble the safety of our sect with Tang Chen's moral bottom line."

"In the worst-case scenario, once Tang Chen can't find us, he will definitely take action against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. After all, the monks may run away, but the temple can't."

“Yes!” Ning Fengzhi nodded.

After pondering for a long time
Ning Fengzhi, Han Tao, and Sword Douluo exchanged glances, but none of them spoke.

Ye Lingling stepped forward and suddenly said, "We need to hide for a while!"

The title of Peerless Douluo is like a Damocles' sword hanging over Ning Fengzhi's head, forcing him to make the decision to cut his losses and survive.

"Sunset Forest, shrouded in toxins, isolates everything." "The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye is the best sanctuary for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Ning Fengzhi remained silent.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's decision to flee means abandoning many of its operations and incurring a huge loss of gold soul coins.
Han Tao sighed: "The forbearance is only temporary!"

"Once we break through to the Soul Saint level, or even higher, perhaps we will no longer need to fear Tang Chen, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can reappear in the world."

"can!"

Ning Fengzhi was still hesitant, but Rongrong took over the decision-making responsibility.

Activate the soul guide and arrange Grandpa Bone into his position.

"OK!"

Han Tao made a hand gesture.

The Blue Silver Eye sensed the pulse of the earth, and guided by its perception, the group traversed the underground veins.

Finally, we arrived at the entrance to Sunset Forest.

The sunset forest, the eyes of ice and fire.

There are only two ways to cross the poison barrier and reach the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire:
1. Utilizing Han Tao's fourth spirit ring

2. Utilizing the "Fragrant and Exquisite Immortal Herb"

Perhaps it was because of Tang Chen's forgiveness, or perhaps he simply didn't realize what was happening, that his evasion plan succeeded.

Led by Gu Rong, the group of Soul Masters from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School passed through an extremely dark underground tunnel.

Arrive at the secret realm: the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

"right here!"

"We've finally arrived, but the days that are about to begin won't be as comfortable as before."

The relocation process naturally involved abandonment, and many of the sect's properties were sold off.

Just like the Haotian Sect back then, it withdrew from the world like a giant rat.

"Endurance is only temporary!"

Han Tao repeated himself, his tone becoming firmer.

Familiar territory, familiar space, Han Tao took a deep breath.

Zhu Zhuqing asked with a hint of surprise, "What's going on here? Why are you all here?"

"Because Tang Chen is here!"

"The strength of the Peerless Douluo is truly terrifying to the extreme."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School needs to hide for a while, but please believe me, this time will not be too long."

Turn your gaze to the many Soul Masters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Han Tao and Ning Rongrong offered their explanations.

Retirement is temporary, but what's most worrying is that sect members lose their fighting spirit because of temporary comfort, just like the Haotian Sect.
Rongrong suddenly popped her head out, put her arm around Han Tao's shoulder, and said to Zhu Zhuqing:
Not long ago

"Davis of the Star Luo Empire was devoured by the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger because of a conspiracy by the Spirit Hall. They wanted to use the spirit beast to kill Han Tao."

"And now, the entire Star Luo Empire has no heir."

The current situation was described in detail.

He took out paper and pen and drew a map of the power distribution on the Douluo Continent.

"what?"

Zhu Zhuqing's face stiffened: "What about my sister?"

"They should have returned to the Empire by now."

With her chin opening and closing, Rongrong said uncertainly.

The gentle breath made Han Tao's ears itch slightly. He reached out to scratch, but ended up touching Rongrong's ear.

"oops?"

Her ears turned red.

And it was as if it were contagious; one half of her face turned red, while the other half remained fair.

"What should we do next?"

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School doesn't have Yuexuan. After the sect retires, it won't receive any external financial assistance. Eventually, it will run out of resources."

Ning Fengzhi's face was full of worry.

The relocation of the sect was a busy affair, and Steward Ning and Ning Fengzhi were overwhelmed with work, but he was still worried about the future of the sect.

Han Tao designated a section as the sect's meeting room.

The Elder Guardian set up a new library, which is indispensable for the transmission of theories and knowledge.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged a smile, channeled their soul power, and built a brand new little dark room.

Ye Lingling stared blankly.

Observing with detached indifference, maintaining a clear mind, she suddenly spoke after a long while:

"perhaps."

"Can we cooperate with the Spirit Hall?"

what!
Everyone turned around in surprise.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall are clearly distinct and hostile forces on the Douluo Continent. Ye Lingling's words immediately drew the ire of many.

"why?"

Sword Douluo was equally puzzled: "Yes, why?"

"Chrysanthemum Douluo was severely injured by us, Serpent Spear Douluo's spirit was shattered, and Zhao Wuji was killed by the Spirit Hall. How can we cooperate with enemies who are bound by life and death?"

Han Tao pondered quietly.

After a long pause, his eyes brightened, and he spoke with a hesitant tone:
“The Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were indeed the biggest enemies before.”

He pointed at the power distribution map and said, "But when Tang Chen returns, everything will be completely different!"

"The hostility between the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is predicated on the absence of a larger enemy in the macro-strategy. When Tang Chen reappears on the Douluo Continent, the suppressive power of the Peerless Douluo can reverse the situation of the entire continent."

"This provides the Spirit Hall with the premise for cooperation."

Ning Fengzhi stroked his chin.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo didn't quite understand and felt it was unfathomable, so they stayed far away and continued to build their small dark room to the side.

Ning Rongrong glanced at everyone's expressions and refuted Han Tao's idea.

Even if we can let go of hatred, but...

"If we rebuild our cooperation with the Spirit Hall, what about Yu Tianheng? How could he forget the annihilation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan?"

"Davis was also killed by Ghost Douluo. How does the Star Luo Empire view us?"

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Yes, Han Tao, your idea is unrealistic!"

(End of this chapter)