Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as Buyer, Creating the Terrifying Sumeru

Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.

The entire papal palace was filled with people, but they all remained silent, their eyes fixed on the three stretchers in the very center.

The three stretchers were placed side by side in the center of the main hall.

The person lying on it was none other than the Platinum Bishop Salas, who had gone to investigate the Sunset Forest, and the two cardinals he had brought with him.

The three of them were breathing evenly, and looked as if they were asleep.

However, no matter what the dozen or so healing-type soul masters surrounding them did, they still did not react at all.

"Your Holiness the Pope!"

Finally, a healing-type Soul Master wiped the sweat from his brow, forced a smile, and bowed to Bibi Dong on the high seat. "This symptom... is exactly the same as Tuoba hope's."

"There was no response from my mental consciousness."

"We...can't do anything!"

"waste!"

A cold snort erupted from the papal throne, startling many healing-type soul masters who immediately knelt on the ground, trembling and bowing their heads, not daring to utter a sound.

The other titled Douluo elders also quickly lowered their heads, remaining silent and trembling, not daring to utter a single word.

"I was investigating something, and it ended up getting me involved!"

"What is Salas good for?!"

At this moment, Bibi Dong was completely in an uproar, as if Mount Fuji had exploded!

Two level 89 Soul Douluos, plus three ordinary Soul Douluos (Elders of the Holy Dragon Sect) and two Soul Saints (Cardinals), all perished in the small Sunset Forest without any explanation?

The key is!

What on earth is going on? I can't find a single clue!

With so many people from the Heavenly Dou Temple staying in Heavenly Dou City for so many years, how come they don't have any information about a mere Sunset Forest?

Are all these people useless?!

They've completely disgraced the Spirit Hall!

Bibi Dong was so angry that she trembled all over.

"teacher!"

At this moment, Hu Liena spoke softly, "Why don't you take a look for yourself..."

She paused, then added, "The fact that two level 89 Soul Douluos have stumbled in a row... this is probably the work of a Title Douluo!"

He offered this way out when he met his beloved student, Hu Liena.

Bibi Dong also suppressed her anger.

She stepped down from the high seat without a word, stopped beside the stretcher, looked at Salas who seemed to be sleeping soundly on the stretcher, and coldly probed into him with her spiritual power.

A moment later, she withdrew her hand, her expression even more grim. "His spiritual consciousness didn't just remain unresponsive; it completely vanished!"

"What!?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed drastically, and they stared in horror at Salas on the stretcher.

The sea of ​​consciousness disappeared?

This is quite different from the complete lack of reaction in one's spiritual sea of ​​consciousness!

The lack of response in the mind's sea of ​​consciousness usually indicates a strong mental attack by a spirit-type soul master, resulting in unconsciousness, similar to a vegetative state.

In this situation, one only needs to rest and heal on their own, or rely on some miraculous herbs to restore their spiritual consciousness and wake up.

But if the spiritual sea of ​​consciousness disappears... then what's left is just an empty shell, no different from being dead!

"How could this happen?"

"Could it be that the Heaven Dou royal family has gained a new Title Douluo with a mental ability?"

"I've never heard of any Title Douluo possessing such unbelievable methods before!"

Upon hearing these words, all the titled Douluos' expressions changed drastically, and various guesses arose in their minds.

"It shouldn't be the Heaven Dou royal family."

However, Bibi Dong denied the numerous speculations, saying, "The Heaven Dou Royal Family isn't that high-class."

The Spirit Hall basically keeps a record of all the Title Douluos on the mainland. Even if they are not crowned in front of the Douluo Hall, the Spirit Hall will still send Title Douluos to test them and record the information.

and so.

Bibi Dong was certain that there might be 100,000-year-old soul beasts on the continent that the Spirit Hall had never discovered, but there was absolutely no possibility of undiscovered Title Douluo appearing!

Of course, Poseidon Island is an exception.

"Since the problem occurred in Sunset Forest, then the reason they fell unconscious must also be in Sunset Forest."

The numerous titled Douluo exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

"but……"

Bibi Dong's gaze swept over the princes and the others, and she said in a deep voice, "These are special times, and everyone is busy with their own affairs and cannot leave."

"For now, the focus is on the investigation."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on her disciple, Hu Liena. "Nana."

With the Martial Soul Empire about to be established, she absolutely cannot afford to lose any more Title Douluos at this critical juncture.

Simultaneously.

She was also planning to acquire the two 100,000-year-old soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, as the combat power of each Title Douluo was crucial.

and so……

"teacher!"

Hu Liena immediately stepped forward, her expression solemn.

"I'm leaving this matter to you."

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena's eyes widened, and she froze completely!

No!

teacher!

I just gave you so many ways to save face, and now you want me to go and die?!

What is this?

Not only was Hu Liena stunned, but the other Title Douluos were also taken aback, their eyes wide with horror as they looked at Bibi Dong.

The events in Sunset Forest have cost the Spirit Hall two Level 89 Soul Douluos. If they want to investigate now, they can only send a Title Douluo.

Otherwise, it's a sure way to feed kills!

But... is this something to be entrusted to Hu Liena, who only has a soul power of around level sixty?

Does His Holiness the Pope have some deep-seated grudge against the saint?

Is he clearly sending her to her death?

"However, I'm not asking you to go to Sunset Forest to investigate."

Bibi Dong seemed to see through their thoughts and said in a deep voice, "Instead, I'm sending you to investigate the relevant matters."

"About seven years ago, in the Soul Master Tournament, the Plant Academy was defeated and eliminated by Shrek Academy, which swept seven opponents in a row, and thus had no chance to participate in the remaining matches."

"It was also at this time that the Botanical Academy, which was originally located in Element City, suddenly began to move to the eastern outskirts of Sunset Forest and set up a city there."

"This matter was not officially announced until two and a half years ago."

"However, due to time constraints, it was only built to the size of a small town."

After a pause, Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena and said, "Right now, all the elders have important matters to attend to, and I can't spare the time either."

"Nana, you're in charge of investigating this thoroughly."

"I have a feeling that this botanical academy must be related to the situation in Sunset Forest!"

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Hu Liena's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly nodded in agreement, "Yes, teacher!"

"I will never let you down!"

She understood that this was a test from her teacher regarding her ability to handle personal matters.

after all.

As the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, she will definitely become the Pope in the future (Hu Liena is unaware that the Spirit Hall will establish a nation).

As for her soul power cultivation, she has already satisfied Bibi Dong quite a bit, and with Bibi Dong's protection, it's only a matter of time before she reaches the level of a Title Douluo.

and so.

Personal ability has become especially important.

"Yes, you may leave."

"Yes, teacher!"

North of Sunset Forest, on the outskirts of the nearest city.

Inside an unassuming little tavern.

in the corner.

A burly, down-on-his-luck man with only one arm and one leg was gulping down a large bowl of cheap ale.

His messy beard was stained with wine, but he didn't care.

His clothes were tattered, and his messy hair and beard covered most of his face, revealing only a pair of deep, tired eyes.

What is most striking is his empty right sleeve and left trouser leg.

He is none other than Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao.

In this current timeline, Tang Hao lost two limbs while returning the soul bone to Tang San so that Tang San could be recognized as his ancestor. He is currently guarding Ah Yin, who is enjoying the Ice and Fire Hot Pot.

only.

Staying there was incredibly boring, and besides, the hot pot restaurant was in a secluded spot, so hardly anyone could find it.

and so.

Tang Hao took a break from his busy schedule and went to a tavern in the north to have a drink.

"Boss, another jar!" Tang Hao slammed the empty wine jar heavily on the table, his voice hoarse.

"Alright!"

Soon, the new wine was served.

Tang Hao was enjoying his drink when the chatter of several Soul Masters at the next table drifted into his ears.

"Have you heard? Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall, has met his end in Sunset Forest!"

"How is that possible? Salas is an 89th-level Soul Douluo!"

"It's absolutely true! The Plant City Daily even published it, saying he was unconscious and carried out of the forest, exactly like that Tuoba hope from the Holy Dragon Sect a while ago!"

"Hiss... When did Sunset Forest become so eerie?"

"Bang!"

Tang Hao unconsciously squeezed the wine jar in his hand, creating a crack.

Sunset Forest!

Salas!

His heart sank.

Ah Gin!

His wife, Ah Yin, the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor, is rapidly recovering her original essence in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well at the core of Sunset Forest, under Tang San's arrangement, thanks to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth there!

Before Tang San went to Seagod Island, he repeatedly told him to protect Ah Yin.

He agreed.

However, being alone in that valley was incredibly lonely. He would occasionally go out for a few drinks and eat without paying.

After all, Tang Hao couldn't even scrape together a single copper soul coin.

However, Tang Hao did not expect that this trip would last for more than half a year.

Because he was experiencing a drinking crisis!

My brain's completely clouded by the alcohol!

In Tang Hao's view, the location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well is hidden, and the Sunset Forest is located in the northern part of the Heaven Dou Empire. At this moment, the three upper sects are almost completely destroyed, so it is impossible for any Title Douluo from the Spirit Hall to come over.

Therefore, he was very relieved.

But to my utter surprise...

Something... happened in Sunset Forest?

Tang Hao frowned, and was about to get up, but then sat down again.

No.

He now only has one arm and one leg left, and his soul power level has dropped to just over seventy.

Even Salas and Tuoba hope of the Holy Dragon Sect have stumbled. For a Soul Saint like him to go there would be no different from sending himself to his death.

"Judging from the signs of unconsciousness... it might be a psychological attack?"

A thought flashed through Tang Hao's mind, but not going... wouldn't work either!

His hard-earned reputation as the Haotian Douluo is now gone!

"Sunset Forest is definitely a must-see!"

"But we can't go back empty-handed!"

"We need to find a helper."

Upon thinking of this, Tang Hao immediately thought of a certain figure.

Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo!

That old poison master not only possessed a strength level of 93, making him a top-tier existence among titled Douluo, but he also had a close friendship with his son, Tang San, despite their age difference.

Before Tang San, Sunset Forest was his territory, which he could come and go as he pleased.

and so……

Asking him to travel with us is the most appropriate thing to do!

"Bang!"

He finished the last sip of wine, slammed the glass down on the table, threw down a few soul coins, and got up to leave.

"Hey, sir, you haven't paid yet!"

however.

Where is Tang Hao now, outside the tavern?

quickly!

Tang Hao arrived in Tiandou City and went directly into Shrek Academy.

His current state was not suitable for public disclosure, so he did not enter the academy through official channels, but instead relied on his mental power to investigate.

"strangeness?"

"Shouldn't Dugu Bo be at Shrek Academy?"

However, after searching around, Tang Hao couldn't sense any aura with a higher soul power level than his own.

So that means Dugu Bo isn't here?

Tang Hao only knew that Tang San and Dugu Bo were close friends despite their age difference, but he didn't know that Dugu Bo was just a guest elder of Shrek Academy and would never stay at the academy permanently.

"never mind!"

"I can go by myself!"

After confirming that Dugu Bo was not at Shrek Academy.

Tang Hao didn't dwell on it too much, gave up the search, and prepared to go and see the Sunset Forest himself.

"Maybe I'm just overthinking it."

"Perhaps those people from the Spirit Hall are truly getting older and older?"

Thinking of this, Tang Hao shook his head dismissively.

Tang Hao looked down on those people from the Spirit Hall. Back then, he was just a newly promoted Title Douluo, yet he could still beat Pope Qian Xunji. Now, he's just a Platinum Bishop who isn't even a Title Douluo. What's he worth?

however.

Just as Tang Hao left Shrek Academy and entered Heaven Dou City.

Suddenly.

A joyful shout rang out, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty Haotian, is that you?"

Ok?

The sudden sound startled Tang Hao, who instinctively turned around to look. "Who's there?"

The newcomer looked to be about fifty years old, with an ordinary appearance. He had his hands behind his back and exuded a mysterious confidence, giving off an air of complete control over the world.

but.

Say something.

This person does share some similarities with Tang Hao.

That is... the appearance of the two of them at this moment is equally unappealing.

It was none other than Yu Xiaogang, the renowned theoretical master of the Spirit Hall!

Upon seeing Tang Hao's face, Yu Xiaogang was immediately overjoyed, "Your Majesty Haotian, is it really you?"

But when he saw Tang Hao with only one arm and one leg left, his eyes widened in shock, and a surge of anger welled up inside him. "Your Majesty Haotian, what are you doing...?"

"Who did this?!"

"Was this a plot by the Spirit Hall!?"

Before Tang Hao could speak, Yu Xiaogang shouted angrily, "Spirit Hall, I will never let you get away with this!"

"I will personally destroy the Spirit Hall!"

Tang Hao, "..."

and many more!

Is this person suffering from some kind of serious illness?

Tang Hao had no idea that Yu Xiaogang had always regarded him as an idol. Seeing his idol in such a miserable state, Yu Xiaogang was naturally extremely excited.

"Alright."

Tang Hao looked at Yu Xiaogang speechlessly, then waved his hand, "Is there anything else?"

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

He made his decision.

When Tang San returns, tell him to stay away from Yu Xiaogang.

He's acting all crazy, I hope he doesn't lead his son astray!

"Wait, Your Majesty!"

Seeing Tang Hao about to leave, Yu Xiaogang panicked and hurriedly called out, "Your Majesty, did you come here regarding the Sunset Forest?"

Tang Hao stopped in his tracks, turned around and looked Yu Xiaogang up and down, but said nothing.

The meaning is quite obvious.

Even if that's the case, what can a Soul Master of only level 40 help with?

Tang Hao was unaware of Yu Xiaogang's Golden Iron Triangle Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

This happened after the upheaval at the Heavenly Dou Palace, when Yu Xiaogang's soul power level was already over forty, making him a Soul Master.

but.

Yu Xiaogang seemed completely unfazed by Tang Hao's gaze, even displaying a hint of misplaced confidence as he held his head high and puffed out his chest, "Your Majesty!"

"I have already read the announcement released by the Spirit Hall!"

"Although I don't know what business Your Majesty has in Sunset Forest, but... if there's anything you need, I'll certainly be able to help!"

Tang Hao waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, alright."

I appreciate your kindness!

"But there's nothing you can do to help me with this..."

Tang Hao was interrupted by Yu Xiaogang before he could finish speaking!

"Your Majesty, I know what you are worried about."

"I admit that my personal abilities are indeed negligible."

Yu Xiaogang stood tall and straight, radiating an aura of unwavering confidence. His words were filled with self-assurance.

"but!"

"Our Golden Iron Triangle's Spirit Fusion Technique is no joke!"

"Our Golden Trio played a crucial role in the previous Heavenly Palace Coup!"

"Even if they are Title Douluos, we can still fight them!"

Combat power at the level of a Title Douluo?

Tang Hao raised an eyebrow slightly, and seeing that Yu Xiaogang didn't seem to be lying, he was somewhat moved.

If what Yu Xiaogang said is true... then traveling together like this would undoubtedly greatly increase the safety factor.

of course.

Tang Hao is no longer at the age where he believes whatever others say.

After all, he had never personally witnessed the Golden Iron Triangle's defeat in their battle against Dugu Bo, nor had he experienced the Golden Iron Triangle's intimidation of Serpent Spear Douluo and others into retreating during the Heavenly Dou Palace Coup.

and so……

He was completely skeptical.

but……

Even if this spirit fusion skill isn't as mystical as he claims, if we encounter a real danger we can't handle, these three loud and boisterous people could be a good cover.

"This Yu Xiaogang seems a bit off; I'd better watch out for him misleading young people and setting a bad example for mistresses."

With a thought flashing through his mind, Tang Hao made a decision.

He looked at Yu Xiaogang, his face, hidden by his beard, revealing no expression, but he uttered a single word in a deep voice, "Okay."

"Very good!"

Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed and rubbed his hands together excitedly. "Your Majesty, please wait a moment, I will go and summon them immediately!"

"Um."

"Fifteen minutes later."

"Meet me in the northern suburbs of Tiandou City."

Tang Hao nodded, then turned and disappeared from the spot.

"Yes, Your Majesty, see you later!"