I'm picking up fragments in Douluo Continent

Chapter 222 Clouds move in all directions
At the border of the Xing Luo Empire, in a simple teahouse, there was a lot of noise.

In a corner of the teahouse, a man with a small mustache lowered his voice and said mysteriously to his companion: "Have you heard? The emperor has passed away."

"What?" His companion's eyes widened, and his voice unconsciously rose an octave. "How did the emperor die?"

The mustache man quickly covered his mouth, looked around, and after making sure no one was paying attention, he leaned over to his ear and whispered, "I heard that Haotian Douluo caused a big commotion in the Xingluo Palace, injured the emperor, and eventually died."

"What!" The companion's exclamation rang out again, attracting the attention of people around.

The pub suddenly became lively, and people gathered around, talking a lot.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

"Haotian Douluo is so powerful? He first beat the Pope to death, and now he beats the Xingluo Emperor to death?"

Seeing that everyone was very interested, the mustache man no longer concealed the truth. After all, the matter had already been widely circulated on the mainland. He cleared his throat and vividly described the details of the rumor.

At the side, a young man in blue frowned, lowered the brim of his hat, and quietly stood up and left.

His steps were brisk and steady, and his back revealed a calmness that was inconsistent with his age.

This person is none other than Tang San.

He had originally followed his father's instructions and waited in Holy Spirit Village. However, a month had passed and Tang Hao had not returned yet.

Tang San gradually felt uneasy, so he decided to go to the Xing Luo Empire to find out what was going on.

Unexpectedly, halfway through the journey, he heard the news that "Dai Mubai" had inherited the throne.

"Father must have been delayed by other things." Tang San thought to himself, "In that case, I will go directly to the next planned location."

He took out a yellowed map from his soul guide, looked at it carefully, and then walked towards the northwest of the continent.

Tang San and his father's plan concerns his fifth spirit ring.

According to Tang Hao's description, there is a vast blue silver grass forest in the northwest of the Silves Kingdom, where soul beasts suitable for him live.

Originally, in Yu Xiaogang's plan, Tang San's fifth soul ring would choose a soul beast called the Soul-Eating Demon Spider.

This soul beast is known for its extreme poison, and it increases its strength by devouring other soul beasts.

Absorbing its spirit ring is likely to gain a swallowing-like ability that can consume the opponent's spirit power. Combined with the entanglement and parasitism of the blue silver grass, it is a perfect combination.

However, Tang Hao rejected this proposal.

Compared with his adoptive father's theory, Tang San, after careful consideration, finally chose to obey the decision of his biological father.

After all, Tang Hao is a genuine Titled Douluo.

"Since my father asked me to go to the blue silver grass forest, he must have his reasons." Tang San was determined and his pace quickened.

His eyes seemed to have seen the mysterious blue silver grass forest and the fifth soul ring waiting for him.

Inside the Papal Palace.

Bibi Dong sat upright on a high seat, her eyes calm as she stared at Hu Liena who was kneeling in the center of the hall.

"Have you really thought it through?" Bibi Dong's voice was cold and majestic, echoing in the empty hall.

Hu Liena raised her head, her eyes firm and resolute: "Teacher, the Death Canyon can no longer bring me any progress. I must break through my limits."

"The City of Slaughter is just right for me." Her voice was calm, but her fists were clenched tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white due to the force.

There was no joy or sadness in her eyes, but her heart was like a surging tide that could not calm down for a long time.

Hu Liena's thoughts involuntarily returned to the finals of the Soul Master Competition.

On that day, as the leader of the Spirit Hall's golden generation, she should have been shining and won everyone's attention.

However, reality dealt her a heavy blow.

Not only did she lose the game, she also suffered unprecedented humiliation.

That hateful man actually slapped her in the face in public.

From childhood to adulthood, Hu Liena had never been humiliated like this. The punch to her left eye not only hit her face, but also left a deep mark in her heart.

Bibi Dong's eyes softened a little, and she slowly raised her hand. A ring on her finger flickered slightly, and then a crystal clear white skull appeared in her palm. "Absorb it before leaving." Bibi Dong's voice was still calm, but with unquestionable majesty.

Hu Liena's pupils shrank slightly, and a look of shock appeared on her face: "Teacher, this is too precious..."

Bibi Dong smiled calmly, "No matter how precious a soul bone is, it must be absorbed by a soul master to play its role, rather than just gathering dust in the treasure house."

Hu Liena lowered her head and took the soul bone respectfully: "Yes, teacher."

Although her voice was calm, her charming big eyes were flickering with unwillingness and determination.

She could never forget the look of "Dai Mubai" that looked down on everyone during that match. That condescending look, as if she was just an insignificant ant in his eyes.

Especially when she heard that "Dai Mubai" inherited the throne of Xingluo, the resentment and anger in her heart burned like a raging fire.

She couldn't even sleep at night as the face she hated so much kept appearing in her mind.

"Dai Mubai, just wait." Hu Liena swore secretly in her heart, with a sharp light flashing in her eyes, "One day, I will press you down hard under me!"

On the official road of the Tiandou Empire, several gorgeously decorated carriages moved slowly forward.

The wheels creaked slightly as they rolled over the cobblestone road. The sun shone on the car body, reflecting a dazzling light, making it look particularly majestic.

In the carriage in the center, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi sat opposite each other.

The interior of the carriage is elegantly decorated, the soft cushions are embroidered with exquisite patterns, and the air is filled with a faint scent of incense.

Xue Qinghe leaned forward slightly and said respectfully, "Teacher, you are going there in person this time?"

There was a trace of doubt in his eyes.

Given the close relationship between the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Tiandou Royal Family, Ning Fengzhi only needed to send an elder to show respect for the Xingluo Empire.

However, Ning Fengzhi came in person, which surprised him.

Ning Fengzhi smiled, looking calm: "Rongrong is going to see an old classmate this time. Besides, I have some friendship with Dai Mubai."

His tone was light, but there was a hint of depth in his eyes.

Ning Fengzhi was already overjoyed when he learned that Dai Mubai had inherited the throne.

This investment can be said to be his most successful one in recent years.

If the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect could obtain the full support of the Xingluo Royal Family, it would surely surpass the Haotian Sect and become the number one sect on the continent.

"Oh, I see." Xue Qinghe cupped his hands, a look of understanding on his face, but he sneered in his heart: "He is indeed an old fox."

He keenly realized that the relationship between Ning Fengzhi and Dai Mubai was not as simple as it seemed.

However, Xue Qinghe did not say much.

At the same time, his thoughts couldn't help but recall.

When Xue Qinghe first met Dai Mubai, he was mediocre, even insignificant.

However, in the final of the Soul Master Competition, he suddenly showed amazing strength.

Not only did he break through to the Soul King level, he also single-handedly crushed the three Soul Kings of the Spirit Hall and won the championship.

"His strength has increased so rapidly that it's outrageous." Xue Qinghe thought to himself.

What puzzled Xue Qinghe even more was that Dai Mubai actually exuded an aura that made his martial soul feel close to him, which was exactly the same as the aura that Lu Feng had at the beginning.

"What is the connection between these two people?" Xue Qinghe frowned slightly.

Ning Fengzhi seemed to notice Xue Qinghe's distraction and asked softly, "Your Highness, is there anything on your mind?"

Xue Qinghe came back to his senses and smiled slightly: "I just thought of some trivial things. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, teacher."

Ning Fengzhi nodded but didn't delve into it further.

The carriage continued to move forward, and the interior fell into silence for a moment.

Xue Qinghe looked through the car window at the mountains in the distance, and secretly made up his mind: "This time, I will investigate Dai Mubai thoroughly."

(End of this chapter)