Douluo: Peerless Black Tortoise Moon God

Chapter 235 The Pill Refines the Xuanming Sect, and an Old Friend Returns in Hanhai City
Western part of the Heavenly Soul Empire, in the city of Hanhai.

On the high mountains near the coast, new courtyards have appeared. From the air, the overall layout can be seen to be in the shape of a black tortoise, which is the newly built residence of the Xuanming Sect.

Inside the high mountain, a labyrinthine cavern awaited, revealing hidden wonders. Xu Xiaoyun sat cross-legged in a well-ventilated cave, a pill-refining cauldron hovering before him. He was using a unique water-based method to refine pills, his movements elusive, leaving behind numerous afterimages.

Xu Sanshi, who had been heading towards Hanhai City since Xu Tianxi set off for the far north, sat to the side, mesmerized by what he saw. He felt that Xu Xiaoyun's techniques contained profound secrets, and as he observed, the speed at which his soul power circulated increased.

Half an hour later, Xu Xiaoyun stopped what he was doing, and a thunderous sound came from the cauldron, followed by a large burst of exotic fragrance.

Seeing this, Xu Xiaoyun raised his palm slightly, and the large mass of fragrance was forced back into the cauldron, while his soul light sealed the eight directions of the cauldron.

Having done all this, Xu Xiaoyun finished her practice and returned her hands to her dantian, a look of satisfaction on her face.

Xu Sanshi took the opportunity to inhale the fragrance deeply, his mind becoming clear and refreshed. He chuckled and asked, "Ancestor, your technique is amazing! When will you teach me?"

Xu Xiaoyun glanced at him and gently shook her head: "It's good that you want to learn, but alchemy takes time. You're under a lot of pressure right now, so you need to focus your energy on cultivation. Now is the golden time for cultivation."

Xu Sanshi nodded obediently and stepped forward to ask, "I heard from the old man that your pills were made from medicinal herbs that Uncle Xiao retrieved from the legendary Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire?"

"Yes, he brought back so many treasures, which I, an old man, have never seen before. I can only do my best to refine them."

Xu Xiaoyun focused his gaze on the alchemy cauldron and said, "This alchemy cauldron is a level nine alchemy furnace that I obtained from the Sun Moon Empire. It contains so many good things. In my opinion, the pills refined from it will be beneficial to a powerful person like your father."

"The effects were even better after you took it. How is your recovery going?"

"With your and the old man's help in recuperating, and the addition of Qirong Tongtianju, I should be almost recovered."

Xu Sanshi shook his shoulders, his body creaking, his face filled with excitement.

Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju was originally intended to replace the secret manual for Du Bu Si, but an accident occurred, and it was replaced with the more suitable Jiu Pin Zi Zhi (Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma).

Xu Fu, the third core figure of the Xuanming Sect, was reluctant to eat the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, but Xu Sanshi got to enjoy it after returning from the Sun Moon Empire, and his cultivation level had reached level fifty.

The Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum is said to be able to create an indestructible body. Xu Sanshi didn't know if it was true or not, but he was certain that his body and martial spirit had been greatly nourished, and his whole body was filled with powerful energy.

Xu Xiaoyun lowered his eyes and saw that Xu Sanshi's aura was strong. He nodded secretly and took his pulse to diagnose him.

"When your martial spirit was broken in the Xuanwu Shield state, the damage was too great. The medicinal power of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum was fully absorbed by you when you were weak, which was a good thing; but your body's vitality was not enough to completely digest it."

"Even with your own recovery and nutritional supplements, you'll need at least another half month to rest before you can awaken again; you're still somewhat weak internally."

Xu Sanshi immediately lowered his head and began to complain listlessly:

“I don’t want this either, but I can’t just watch Beibei and Nannan die tragically; Nannan has an invincible golden body, but how can Beibei withstand the corpse explosion?”

Xu Xiaoyun chuckled and said, "You have a really good relationship with Mu En's great-grandson. It's a pity that although Mu En stabilized his bloodline of light before his fall, that little guy is no match for your brother at all."

"In the battle, the one who suffered the worst fate among the Shrek team was Ma Xiaotao, who was killed by your brother, and the second worst was him."

"He awakened the Holy Dragon of Light and fought Tianxi to the death. Tianxi did not intend to kill him, but he refused to let go. In a fit of anger, Tianxi shot him through the chest, forcibly blasting him out of the Holy Dragon of Light state. His injuries were severe, not much less than yours."

"Even if Shrek Academy has a healing-type Super Douluo and the Golden Tree, it would take three to five months for them to recover."

Upon hearing this, Xu Sanshi's eyes dimmed, he sighed, and remained silent for a long while before speaking:

"Who told Xuanzi, that old bastard, to be an undercover agent for the evil soul master? Mu En, that old geezer, is no good either. Bei Bei and I... were brothers, I didn't wrong him."

He knew that Xu Xiaoyun meant that Xu Tianxi was his brother, and that only those with the surname Xu were family. No matter how good his relationship with Beibei was, they were still outsiders, and he couldn't afford to create a rift with Xu Tianxi because of that.

Xu Sanshi's brotherhood with Beibei has essentially fallen apart due to various factors. He feels helpless but has no regrets.

"You'd better think it through. Tianxi is undoubtedly the number one person of your generation, and I have high expectations for you as well. Work hard."

Xu Xiaoyun patted Xu Sanshi on the shoulder, his gaze deep and profound, and said, "Tianxi has big goals. When it comes to important matters, only our own people are truly trustworthy. Do you understand?"

"I guess... you understand." Xu Sanshi nodded, seemingly understanding, then a playful smile appeared on his face.
"But to be honest, Third Brother is a top expert in recruiting geniuses. Now his place is full of geniuses, including many Soul Kings and Soul Emperors. I am completely inconspicuous among them."

Upon entering the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Xu Sanshi was shocked to find that the competitive pressure was much greater than at Shrek Academy. Xu Tianxi, the Hongchen siblings, and Ma Rulong were one thing, but all the geniuses from Zheng Tian Academy were also included.

The two angelic soul masters made Xu Sanshi ponder whether Xu Tianxi wanted to restore the glory of the Spirit Hall. Even more outrageous was the sword fanatic Ji Juechen, who told him to be careful, but in actual combat, he cut Xu Sanshi with two swords and sent him to the hospital, and then said that he had already shown mercy...

"Then you need to work even harder. You're used to being number one in Shrek Academy's outer courtyard, so you should cherish this new environment and strive for excellence."

Xu Xiaoyun reprimanded Xu Sanshi, intending to give him a thorough special training after his injury healed.

At this moment, a rumbling sound came from the cauldron. Xu Xiaoyun stopped talking and looked at the cauldron with anticipation.

Upon lifting the lid, a rich, fragrant aroma quickly filled the air, permeating every corner of the cave.

Xu Sanshi's mind immediately cleared, his body transformed into a vortex, greedily absorbing the fragrance of the pill, and his soul power circulated at an accelerated speed.

"Now is a good time to cultivate and recover, quickly sit down and meditate!" Xu Xiaoyun shouted, his voice ringing out.

Watching Xu Sanshi quickly enter deep meditation amidst the fragrance of the pills, Xu Xiaoyun stroked his beard and smiled, then looked intently into the cauldron, where seven translucent white pills, each the size of a longan, came into view.

"Seven pills that can help a Title Douluo break through to the next level. It seems I haven't wasted those good things." Xu Xiaoyun's gaze narrowed slightly, and then he began to consider their use and distribution.

The pills probably won't be very effective for experts above Super Douluo level. Xu Fu, who is level 94, definitely needs one, and the Xu Tianxi and Xu Sanshi brothers need two each, leaving four pills.

"Tianxi discovered the location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well back then. Let's ask for his opinion when Tianxi arrives..." Xu Xiaoyun made up his mind. He waved his hand to open the cave, flicked a pill at Xu Fu who was waiting outside, and instructed:
"Summon all the disciples of the sect to smell the fragrance of this elixir, and then prepare for seclusion."

……

Seven days passed quickly, and several streaks of light streaked across the ocean and sky, gently landing at the port of Hanhai City.

The group of five, all wearing veils and bamboo hats to conceal their faces, still attracted considerable attention.

Among the five, there were two slender figures with white hair, their glossy strands flowing down like waves, radiating brilliance.

"Let's go to the Xuanming Sect."

Xu Tianxi waved his hand and scattered soul light. The onlookers felt a momentary daze, and when they came to their senses again, the five people had vanished without a trace.

"There are always experts every year, but there seem to be more this year than ever," a group of sailors about to set sail exclaimed.

……

Following the map up the mountain, Xu Tianxi quickly discovered that the architectural layout of the Xuanming Sect was exactly the same as that of Xuanming City.

As the secret passage revealed the distinctive features of the family, a piece of icy blue light appeared in the air, and a familiar figure stepped out.

"Uncle."

"teacher."

Xu Tianxi and Meng Hongchen both greeted Xiao Changfeng.

Xiao Changfeng smiled and nodded: "It's been a while since I last saw you. You've all improved a lot. You've undergone a complete transformation since you were in Xingluo City."

With his sharp eyes, he noticed that the two people's soul power had greatly improved since they were in Star Luo City, especially Meng Hongchen, whose spiritual power was comparable to some Soul Douluo, obviously because he had absorbed a top-grade head soul bone.

Thinking of what Xu Sanshi said about Xu Tianxi's invention of the soul, Xiao Changfeng felt even more emotional.

Xiao Changfeng nodded slightly in greeting to the two old men, and Ye Yulin returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.

Upon finally seeing Xue Di, Xiao Changfeng was quite surprised and asked Xu Tianxi, "Tianxi, is this your friend? He's quite capable."

His cultivation as a Soul Emperor, with his blood, qi, and spiritual power all exceeding the standard, gave him a faint sense of crisis.

"I suppose so. My friend has a very unusual background and personality. He doesn't like to communicate with outsiders. Please don't take offense, Master Uncle."

Xu Tianxi introduced with a faint smile, without revealing the Snow Empress's identity. This was at the Snow Empress's request to experience human society in a low-key manner.

Fortunately, Xue Di was merely indifferent, not arrogant, and nodded slightly to Xiao Changfeng.

Xiao Changfeng felt something was off, but he didn't care. He turned around and led the group into the sect's residence.

Xiao Changfeng invited two Title Douluos to entertain Kong Deming and his two companions. After some thought, he instructed Xu Tianxi and Meng Hongchen to follow.

"You've come at just the right time. Your teacher just finished refining a batch of excellent pills a few days ago and was about to prepare one for you; since Xiao Meng is here, everyone should have a share."

Xiao Changfeng said with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianxi used his mental power to scan his vision and discovered that many people were meditating and cultivating among the towering mountains, including some who were deeply meditating. He couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Suddenly, he sensed that there was a place among the mountains where the primordial energy of heaven and earth was highly concentrated, and the massive primordial energy formed a cloud of primordial energy that was constantly surging in a certain direction.

Xu Tianxi's spiritual power could not perceive the whole picture; he only vaguely sensed that an aura was rapidly rising there, far surpassing that of the Netherworld Douluo.

"Senior Uncle, is anyone in the sect trying to become a Super Douluo?" Xu Tianxi thought and thought, and this was the only possibility.

"Yes, and it's none other than your father."

Xiao Changfeng explained, "He stayed at level 94 for a while. After comprehending the unity of heaven and man, breaking through was a slow and steady process. The pills that your ancestor gave him greatly accelerated this process."

"I estimate that our sect will have another Super Douluo in the next day or two."

Xu Tianxi nodded. The rarity of Super Douluo in this era is roughly equivalent to that of Title Douluo ten thousand years ago, which still makes them quite formidable.

"Senior Uncle, has San Shi told you the purpose of my visit?"

“He said that going to sea is a good thing. After your grandmaster learned that you wanted to visit the Tongtian Baxia clan, he prepared to go with you.”

Xu Tianxi hesitated: "It would be best if he were willing to go, but if he goes to sea with me, what if those evil spirit masters attack...?"

Xiao Changfeng smiled and said, "Don't think that the self-destruction of the Xu family patriarch is so easy to bear. They don't have time to come looking for trouble with us now; when those evil soul masters escaped, weren't they all seriously injured?"

As they spoke, the three arrived at a cave dwelling. The door opened by itself, revealing Xu Sanshi, who was deep in meditation, and Xu Xiaoyun, who was cultivating with his eyes closed.

Xu Xiaoyun opened her eyes, raised her finger, and smiled slightly, "Be careful."

As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of light emanated from his fingertips, and a streak of light shot out, piercing forward.

Xu Tianxi's expression hardened, and he summoned the Dark Gold Xuanwu Shield, holding it in front of him.

(End of this chapter)