Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as Buyer, Creating the Terrifying Sumeru

Shrek Academy, Dean's Office.

"What? Going to Sunset Forest? With His Majesty Haotian?"

Flander, wearing his square-framed crystal glasses, was intently fiddling with his abacus when he saw Yu Xiaogang rush in. Upon hearing his words, Flander's hand trembled, and several beads skipped a beat. "Xiaogang, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Haven't you read the latest Botanic City Daily?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded. "I saw it!"

"You saw it and you still say that?"

Upon hearing this...

Flander nearly spat in his face. "Tuoba hope, the sect leader of the Holy Dragon Sect, one of the new seven major sects, an 89th-level power-attack type Soul Douluo, stumbled there!"

"Now, even Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Heaven Dou Temple—the same Salas who dared to openly challenge Emperor Xue Ye to steal someone during the Soul Master Competition—has stumbled!"

"That Sunset Forest place is really weird now!"

"Even two Soul Douluos from the Spirit Hall perished inside!"

"And this is a level 89 Soul Douluo!"

As he spoke, Flander looked at Yu Xiaogang as if he were an idiot, "Are you sure the three of us small fry can get in?"

"This mess isn't something we can handle, is it?"

"Xiaogang, wake up!"

Yu Xiaogang said firmly, "I must go!"

"I think the changes in this Sunset Forest are definitely worth studying; it might even cause my martial spirit to mutate!"

Flanders, "..."

numb!

This is absolutely speechless!

Flander sighed, looked up at Liu Erlong who had pushed open the door upon hearing the noise, and quickly said, "Erlong, please persuade Xiaogang!"

"He wants to go to Sunset Forest!"

"Even a Contra Douluo stumbled in this Sunset Forest."

"I'm afraid our trip will be fraught with peril!"

Liu Erlong glanced at him and snorted coldly, "Boss Fu, if you're going to chicken out, just say so. Don't make excuses!"

"Since Xiaogang wants to do research, as his wife, there's no reason for me not to support him."

"Don't even mention a Sunset Forest, I'd brave mountains of knives and seas of fire with him!"

Flanders, "..."

numb!

This is really chaotic!

So the two of you are bullying me?

"Boss Francis, just say one thing: are you going or not?"

Seeing Liu Erlong's coercive attitude, what could Flander do? He could only sigh, "Alright, alright... let's go then!"

soon.

The golden trio has been assembled.

When Flander and Liu Erlong saw the legendary Haotian Douluo in person, they were still quite shocked by his current appearance.

One arm, one leg.

This legendary figure, who once single-handedly intimidated the entire Spirit Hall, has fallen to such a state.

Does he still remember?

The scene where Tang Hao could easily defeat Zhao Wuji without even using his martial spirit.

I also remember the arrogant Tang Hao in Wuhun City, who, after defeating seven opponents with a single blow, elegantly rescued Tang San...

But right now...

"Your Majesty Haotian..."

Flander's expression was complicated.

"Enough with the nonsense."

Tang Hao's gaze swept over the three of them, and he said in a calm tone, "Let's go."

The group of four left Tiandou City without any delay and entered Sunset Forest through the southern entrance.

along the way.

Yu Xiaogang appeared exceptionally excited, continuously explaining to everyone what he had learned about Sunset Forest during this period.

of course.

the difference is.

Apart from Liu Erlong, no one listened to what he had to say.

But to be fair...

The four moved extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye they had already ventured dozens of miles into the forest.

at first.

Everything was just as Yu Xiaogang had said: birds sang and flowers bloomed in the forest, and one could occasionally hear the sounds of soul beasts running errands.

"See? I told you it wasn't a big deal."

Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, head held high, looking completely in control. "Most of those rumors are exaggerated."

"It's still those people from the Spirit Hall. They've been pampered for too long, and they're scared out of their wits by the slightest thing."

Flander's lips twitched, but he didn't say anything.

Liu Erlong nodded in deep agreement, "Exactly, exactly! Those people from the Spirit Hall are too useless, otherwise how could they have stumbled!"

Only Tang Hao's brows furrowed even more deeply.

Ah Yin has been staying at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for a while now.

He knew the path from Sunset Forest to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye by heart, especially the path from the northern suburbs of Tiandou City to the southern entrance of Sunset Forest.

But now.

The further he went in, the more uneasy he felt.

It was so quiet all around.

The chirping of insects, the calls of birds, the roars of beasts... all the sounds that should have been in the forest have disappeared without anyone noticing.

Yu Xiaogang, however, was completely unaware of what was happening, as he was enthusiastically spitting out his words.

But just then...

Tang Hao suddenly shouted sharply, "Stop!"

The sudden sound startled Yu Xiaogang, who stumbled and nearly fell to the ground.

"W-What's wrong?"

"Don't you guys feel anything?"

Tang Hao looked around and said in a deep voice, "The trees here are much more lush and denser than those in the Star Dou Great Forest. Haven't you noticed?"

The Star Dou Great Forest is the most lush and oldest forest on the Douluo Continent; it is impossible for any other forest to be more lush than the Star Dou Great Forest.

and so……

Something's fishy!

"Moreover, it's so quiet all around, there's not even a whisper of wind."

Upon hearing these words...

Flander and Liu Erlong's expressions immediately hardened, their eyes filled with vigilance as they looked around.

however.

Just then.

Yu Xiaogang let out a soft gasp of surprise.

"Look over there!"

Following the direction he pointed, everyone saw a clearly defined area appear in the woodland not far ahead.

All the plants there, from the tall trees to the moss on the ground, were a strange grayish-black color, as if they had been soaked in charcoal, and looked lifeless.

Such a spectacular sight is something even Yu Xiaogang, who has read countless books, has never seen!

"What...what is this?"

Even Flander was taken aback, and followed Yu Xiaogang with some curiosity to observe.

He had traveled across the mainland, but he had never seen such a strange plant community before!

Liu Erlong also hurriedly followed.

She wasn't interested in any of that; she was only interested in Yu Xiaogang.

"Um?"

Tang Hao, on the other hand, frowned and stared intently at the gray-black plant area in front of him.

He has been guarding the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire for quite some time now.

Moreover, Tang San had not told him about this situation.

In other words...

Sunset Forest is an area without gray or black vegetation!

But where did this sight come from?

Tang Hao's eyes revealed an unprecedented level of vigilance.

however.

What goes in the opposite direction is...

Upon seeing this, Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up with an almost Columbus-like ecstasy at discovering a new continent. "My God!"

"Could this be a mutated plant species that has never been discovered on the mainland?"

He felt that if he could study this mutation direction, perhaps his martial soul could also benefit from it?

With this thought in mind, Yu Xiaogang became even more excited and immediately got up, wanting to go inside and take a look.

however.

He had only taken half a step when Flander grabbed him.

"Xiaogang, don't be impulsive!"

Flander grabbed him, "Something's not right here. My gut feeling tells me it's dangerous!"

"Danger?"

Liu Erlong stepped forward, pulled Yu Xiaogang over, and gave Flander a disdainful smile. "Flander, when did you become such a coward?"

"With the three of us here, what danger could possibly threaten Xiaogang?"

"If anything here seems amiss, I'll burn it all down!"

Flanders, "..."

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but Liu Erlong didn't give him a chance to continue speaking.

Liu Erlong turned to look at Yu Xiaogang, her eyes instantly softening with tenderness. "Xiaogang, if you want to do the research, we'll go with you."

"Two dragons..."

Yu Xiaogang was deeply moved, and the two immediately went inside.

"Hey!"

Seeing this, Flander was helpless. He was about to follow when Tang Hao grabbed him, saying, "Don't go over there."

Tang Hao frowned, his eyes unusually serious. "Something's strange there."

Flander was taken aback, but then he saw Yu Xiaogang already inside, touching and fiddling with everything. He shook his head helplessly. "Your Majesty, please keep watch from outside."

"I have to go in and keep Erlong company."

Tang Hao, "..."

No, they're a young couple going in, why would you follow them?

Can you give me a push?

play?

Without waiting for Tang Hao's reply, Flander followed him inside.

but.

Tang Hao stood still and did not follow.

He frowned as he looked around.

"That's strange..."

"I have this feeling that something is watching us?"

Tang Hao murmured to himself.

and.

The moment Yu Xiaogang stepped into the gray-black area, he felt the ground beneath his feet was unusually soft, as if he were stepping on withered, rotten wood.

The air was filled with the smell of decaying leaves.

of course.

Yu Xiaogang didn't observe so carefully either. At this moment, he completely ignored everything and his gaze was completely attracted by a peculiar plant growing next to the tree roots.

It was a flower the size of a washbasin, but in this large area of ​​gray-black plants, Tang was now strangely dark red.

"It's too perfect..."

Yu Xiaogang muttered to himself as he carefully crouched down, reaching out his hand to touch the miraculous petals.

Liu Erlong and Flander, who were following behind him, were also shocked by the scene before them.

"Xiao Gang, be careful."

Liu Erlong gave a soft reminder, then looked around warily.

Don't worry.

"This plant isn't a spirit beast, what's there to be afraid of?"

Without turning his head, Yu Xiaogang's fingertips gently touched the cool, smooth petal.

Seeing this, Flander's heart jumped into his throat, and Tang Hao, who was outside the area, also narrowed his eyes.

One second, two seconds...

Three seconds!

Peace be with you!

Seeing this, Flanders immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Tang Hao, who was outside the area, was also slightly taken aback and muttered, "Am I overthinking it?"

however.

Just as this thought flashed through his mind...

"ah--!"

A piercing scream suddenly rang out!

The sudden sound startled Tang Hao so much that he reflexively pulled out his Clear Sky Hammer and looked up in the direction of the sound!

All that could be seen was Yu Xiaogang, who was standing there earlier, now clutching his arm, slumped on the ground, staring ahead in terror.

"Xiao Gang!"

"What's wrong?!"

Liu Erlong and Flander, who were alert to their surroundings, were also shocked and rushed forward.

Suddenly, the finger on Yu Xiaogang's right wrist that had just touched the petals was stained black.

The blackness seemed to be alive, spreading rapidly. In the short time it took Flander and Liu Erlong to help Yu Xiaogang stand up, it instantly spread to Yu Xiaogang's entire palm!

Just as Yu Xiaogang was being helped up, he suddenly screamed, "My hand! My hand!"

"hand?"

Liu Erlong and Flander were both taken aback, exchanged a glance, and then looked at Yu Xiaogang's palm.

All that could be seen was that on Yu Xiaogang's originally black palm, ugly, grayish-black scale-like bumps had grown, which were extremely ugly in appearance and emitted a nauseating smell of rotten wood.

"What, what is this!?"

Seeing this, Flander and Liu Erlong were both startled and involuntarily let go of Yu Xiaogang's arm, taking a half step back in unison.

"Thump!"

Yu Xiaogang fell to the ground with a thud, seeing stars.

however.

Before he could recover from the dizziness, a sharp pain instantly spread throughout his entire arm!

In an instant, he looked up sharply, his eyes filled with terror. "No, no, my arm, my arm!"

Yu Xiaogang screamed in terror as he watched the eerie scales cover his fingers and the back of his hands like a plague, spreading visibly up his arm.

He wanted to use the soul power within his body to drive it away.

However, this seemingly harmless action caused the soul power within the body to become completely chaotic, like a swarm of bees exploding.

"Holy crap!?"

This scene completely stunned Liu Erlong and Flander!

In an instant.

A chill ran from the soles of Flander's feet straight up to the top of his head.

What the hell is this thing?!

Just looking at it gives me goosebumps!

"Xiaogang! Don't be afraid! I'll help you!"

Liu Erlong snapped out of her daze, and her seventh soul ring suddenly lit up. She was about to unleash her Martial Soul True Body and use dragon flames to burn away the scales.

Just then.

A figure exuding unparalleled domineering aura shot out from outside the area.

It was Tang Hao, wielding the Clear Sky Hammer!

At this moment, Tang Hao's face was so gloomy it could drip water. Looking at the extremely uncomfortable scales on Yu Xiaogang's arm, a resolute ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. "Get out of the way!"

These are grayish-black scales.

Even for someone as powerful as Haotian Douluo, this was indeed unheard of.

but.

He had a gut feeling.

This thing must not be allowed to continue to spread!

"Get out of the way!"

Tang Hao roared, his only remaining arm gripping the Haotian Hammer.

Without the slightest hesitation, he leaped high into the air, poured all his strength into the Haotian Hammer, and slammed it down on Yu Xiaogang's right arm, which was already half covered in scales!

"Your Majesty, no!"

Liu Erlong let out a heart-wrenching scream.

But it was all too late.

The Clear Sky Hammer, which once struck fear into the hearts of countless Title Douluos, crashed down with earth-shattering power!

"No--!"

Liu Erlong's eyes were bloodshot, and without thinking, he lunged forward to shield Yu Xiaogang with his body.

But Flander reacted faster. He grabbed Liu Erlong by the waist and dragged her backward, yelling, "Erlong, stop it! He's saving Xiaogang's life!"

In Flanders' view, making a painful but necessary decision was the only option at that moment!

boom!

A dull, muffled sound, completely unlike the loud bang of metal colliding with flesh, exploded in the deathly silent forest!

The Haotian Hammer slammed solidly into Yu Xiaogang's arm, which was covered in gray-black scales.

however.

The anticipated scene of flying flesh and shattered bones did not occur.

The heavy, dark Haotian Hammer, powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, struck Yu Xiaogang's arm covered in gray-black scales, as if ordinary iron had struck divine metal!

"What!?"

Tang Hao's pupils dilated violently as an overwhelming force surged back through the hammer handle.

His only remaining right arm, powerful enough to shake mountains, was instantly torn open at the tiger's mouth, and blood spurted out!

He felt as if he had been hit by a violent motorcycle. He felt a sweet taste in his throat, and with a "whoosh," he spat out a mouthful of blood. His body flew backward uncontrollably!

"Bang--!"

His massive body, like a cannonball, crashed through several large trees in the normal area before plunging headlong into the deep, silent forest behind him.

even.

Even the sound of his landing was never heard again.

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

The expressions on Liu Erlong and Flander's faces froze completely, as if they had been petrified.

Liu Erlong's fierce expression, ready to fight to the death, was still on her face, and Flander's terrified expression as he clung to her tightly had not yet faded.

What's going on?

This... the Haotian Hammer was actually deflected?

Tang Hao's strike with the Clear Sky Hammer was actually deflected by these gray-black scales?

"Gurgle."

Flanders swallowed hard.

now.

He felt a chill run from his tailbone straight up to the top of his head, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

What the hell is this place?!

"Go! Go quickly!"

Liu Erlong was the first to react. A hint of extreme fear flashed in her eyes, but her worry for Yu Xiaogang instantly overwhelmed everything else.

Without saying a word, she hoisted the limp, convulsing Yu Xiaogang onto her shoulder and turned to run back the way she came.

"Your Majesty the Jade Emperor!"

Liu Erlong's shouts immediately woke Flander.

He subconsciously shouted a mournful cry in the direction where Tang Hao had disappeared.

however.

Deep within that lush, verdant forest, there was absolutely no echo.

On the contrary, it was because of this loud shouting that it seemed to have woken something up.

In that instant!

Flanders suddenly realized.

At this moment, the gray-black plant area he was in seemed to be half-awake, beginning to exude an indescribable eerie aura.

It resembles rotten wood, or a withered tree.

Flander could even clearly see his fingers beginning to wither and age at a visible rate.

"Oh my god!"

"My goodness!"

This scene terrified Flander, who dared not hesitate for a moment and scrambled to catch up with Liu Erlong, fleeing towards the outskirts of Sunset Forest without looking back.

He has a strong intuition.

If they don't leave now, the three of them will be lying here neatly today, serving as fertilizer for this eerie gray-black area!

"Boss Fu, we need to find a healing soul master immediately!"

The three of them quickly left from the southern entrance of Sunset Forest.

now.

Yu Xiaogang's ugly scales had covered his entire right arm and were beginning to spread toward his shoulders and chest.

The right arm, which had been there before, was no longer human-shaped; it resembled a piece of dead wood covered in strange fungi, emitting a nauseating stench.

Liu Erlong witnessed this scene.

Even with her love-struck mind, the sight of those hideous, ugly, grayish-black scales caused her great physical discomfort and made her scalp tingle. She hurriedly shouted at Flander.

"Let's go, let's hurry back to Heaven Dou City!"

Flander's expression changed repeatedly. "I remember there are Soul Masters with the Nine-Hearted Begonia in Heaven Dou City!"

"Go back to the academy first and find a healing-type Soul Master there to help alleviate the symptoms."

Frande said quickly, "I'm going to find that Nine-Hearted Begonia Soul Master now!"

"Why don't we just go find that healing-type Soul Master?"

"No!"

Flander refused outright, "The Soul Master of the Nine Heart Begonia might not be home. You should go back to the academy first and ask the healing-type Soul Masters among the students for help."

The Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master is extremely popular; even if you know their address, you might not be able to find them, since they could leave at any time.

Liu Erlong understood instantly and nodded immediately, "Okay!"

Upon seeing that Liu Erlong agreed, Flander dared not delay and quickly changed direction, heading towards the palace.

Liu Erlong, on the other hand, went straight back to the academy and asked the healing-type soul masters for help.

"Your Highness, all the information regarding Sunset Forest has been compiled and is ready for you!"

In front of the Heavenly Dou Temple in Heavenly Dou City.

Another platinum bishop stationed there respectfully greeted Hulena.

"Um."

This time, Hu Liena is in charge of the affairs of Sunset Forest.

After the meeting, Bibi Dong told her that regardless of the outcome, she must return to Wuhun City within three months.

According to Bibi Dong's prediction, three months later, she will establish the Spirit Empire, and at the same time, the spirit masters of other spirit branches will begin to withdraw or go into hiding.

of course.

This matter is currently a top secret of the Spirit Hall, and only the titled Douluo of the Elder Hall know about it.

Although Hu Liena was the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, her pursuit of Xiao Wu in the Star Dou Great Forest was suspected of being an act of treason. Ultimately, under pressure from the Elder Hall, Bibi Dong did not tell her about the plan to establish an empire.

Therefore.

Hu Liena was puzzled by Bibi Dong's demand that she return to Wuhun City within three months, regardless of the outcome.

but.

Even without Tang San's interference, she still listens to Bibi Dong quite well.

Therefore.

Only then did she arrive at the Heavenly Battle Temple.

There are simply too many accounts of Sunset Forest, and transporting them from the Heavenly Dou Temple to the Spirit City would be a tremendous undertaking.

and.

Once the Spirit Hall establishes its empire, information about Sunset Forest will become irrelevant, as Spirit Hall personnel will essentially no longer hunt for spirit rings there.

After all, this place is deep in the heart of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

"Prepare a quiet study."

"yes!"

Hu Liena did not come alone; she brought her brother Xie Yue and Yan, as well as four members of the Spirit Hall team from before.

After all, although the Sunset Forest has a shorter history than the Star Dou Great Forest, it has existed for a much longer time than the Heaven Dou Empire.

and so.

There is an abundance of related information.

If she were to go alone, it would take her three months, or even three years, to find out much.

"I really don't understand, what's there to investigate about Sunset Forest?"

Yan pursed his lips and muttered to himself.

In his view, Sunset Forest didn't even have a 100,000-year-old soul beast, and its danger level was completely lower than that of Star Dou Great Forest.

Instead of studying this Sunset Forest, you might as well just look at the Starry Sky Forest.

"If you can't speak properly, then shut up!"

Hu Liena glanced at him, snorted coldly, and Yan was so frightened that he quickly covered his mouth and raised his hands to apologize.

soon.

The books were organized, and all the records about Sunset Forest were distributed according to time.

"Brother, you'll be in charge of overseeing the situation of Sunset Forest from twenty years ago to the present, over the past hundred years."

"Yan, you and the other four of them will go through the various records of Sunset Forest from a hundred years ago."

Upon hearing this, Yan's eyes widened immediately. "Nana, this... we need to see something from a hundred years ago?"

"If you're not going to watch, go back to Wuhun City now!"

Yan immediately shut his mouth and began to sullenly flip through the parchment scroll.

Xie Yue was speechless. He shrugged and didn't say anything, then started working.

The other four didn't have any objections. Being able to follow the Holy Maiden was already a stroke of good luck. As long as they didn't betray the Spirit Hall, they were fine with anything.

The library quickly fell into a deathly silence, with only the sound of parchment scrolls turning.

However, before the group had even finished their investigation two and a half minutes ago, a soft knock sounded at the door. "Your Majesty?"

"What's wrong?"

Hu Liena, who had just been engrossed in her studies, was disturbed and immediately frowned, looking towards the door with some displeasure. There she saw two cardinals, one tall and one thin, wearing obsequious smiles. "It's like this..."

"We found some things we missed while we were organizing..."

Hu Liena frowned. "Speak!"

"Actually, this story starts with the College of Botany..."

After a pause, the tall cardinal spoke, "About ten years ago... it was Yao Qing, the current dean of the Botanical Academy, who broke through to level 70 and led a group to Sunset Forest to hunt for spirit rings."

"But she was gone for more than half a year, and the two people who accompanied her ran out in a panic."

"Everyone thought she might be dead, and the Botanical Academy was just about to select a new dean."

"Unexpectedly, she emerged from there, and her soul power level had even reached level seventy-nine!"

Hu Liena's expression froze, and Yan, who was holding a book but had his ears perked up, widened his eyes and stared dumbfounded at the two cardinals. "Seriously, are you two kidding me?"

"Six months, level 79?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"Even if someone absorbs a 100,000-year-old soul ring, it's impossible for them to jump directly to level 79, right?"

Hu Liena tacitly agreed, clearly indicating that she also agreed with Yan's statement.

In the original novel, Tang San reached level 65 only after receiving Xiao Wu's sacrifice at level 60.

Therefore, even if Yao Qing, who is at level 70, obtains a 100,000-year soul ring, it is absolutely impossible for her to reach level 79.

"Besides, Sunset Forest doesn't have any 100,000-year-old soul beasts!"

The cardinal nodded. "Yes, but... it was right in front of us at the time."

"The originally designated new dean of the plant college, as well as the higher-ups of various plant colleges, were all in an awkward position, but they had no way to deal with Yao Qing from the class of '79."

After a pause, the cardinal continued, "However, what's strange is..."

"For those who want to seize power, the usual approach is to use swift and decisive measures to make an example of them."

"But this Yao Qing..."

At this point, the thin cardinal, who hadn't said a word yet, spoke up, "She moved the upper courtyard of the Botanical Academy to the eastern outskirts of Sunset Forest and began to build a town."

"At the time, this decision was opposed by almost all the senior members of the College of Botany, but she insisted on going her own way and eventually the vote was passed."

"The result was..."

"Including her, there were fewer than two hundred teachers and students who were willing to follow her to the eastern suburbs of Sunset Forest to rebuild the botanical college."

"Because it was said that this matter was an internal schism within the Plant Academy, and the Plant Academy did not perform well in the Soul Master Competition, so this matter was not exposed by anyone."

After a pause, the thin cardinal chuckled, "Unfortunately, it couldn't escape the notice of our Heavenly Fighting Temple."

Hu Liena became even more curious.

What could possibly be the reason that the dean of this botanical college would risk a split to go to the eastern outskirts of Sunset Forest?

Before setting off.

Hu Liena had heard her teacher, Bibi Dong, mention the strange things about the Botanical Academy.

but.

As this thin cardinal stated.

Although their behavior was suspicious, the Plant Academy hadn't done anything particularly outstanding in the Soul Master Competition, so it wasn't worth delving into or digging into their history. Therefore, no one paid them any attention.

It's likely that Bibi Dong only paid a little attention because of the suspicious behavior, and she probably doesn't know any further details.

However, the Heavenly Dou Temple, which is responsible for all information and intelligence within the area of ​​Heavenly Dou City, naturally includes Sunset Forest as well.

Therefore, they know more.

"After this incident, the Plant Academy in Element City was renamed the Wood Element Academy and merged with several other academies to form the Five Elements Academy."

With that, the thin cardinal snorted coldly, "These people are truly ungrateful. We, the Spirit Hall, kindly wanted to recruit them, but not a single one of them agreed. Instead, they want to set up their own faction and oppose us. Humph!"

As mentioned in the original novel, the Five Elements Academy was pressured by the Spirit Hall, and later went to Shrek Academy to challenge them, which is how they told Tang San.

"I see."

With that, Hu Liena stood up. "Are you two bishops free now?"

"Come with me to that botanical college."

The two cardinals were overjoyed and immediately accepted the order, saying, "We are willing to accompany Her Majesty!"

Yan, who was standing nearby, immediately shouted, "Nana, I want to go too..."

"Either look up the information, or go back to Wuhun City. The choice is yours."

Yan, "..."

Hu Liena stopped looking at him and turned to leave the Heavenly Battle Temple.

Sunset Forest, eastern suburbs, Botanical City.

A carriage bearing the emblem of the Heavenly Battle Temple slowly came to a stop at the entrance of the town.

The reason it stopped was because it was intercepted.

"Sorry, the Botanical City is under construction, and horse-drawn carriages are not yet allowed to travel within the town. We apologize for the inconvenience!"

The person blocking the way was a girl who looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing the school uniform of the Botanical Academy, and seemed to be a student.

"Your Holiness, perhaps we should..."

"Since it's a visit, it should be done like a visit."

The cardinal quickly agreed.

immediately.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Hu Liena, dressed in a smart outfit, slowly stepped down and walked into the Botanical City.

The two cardinals, one tall and one thin, quickly followed and instructed the coachman to keep an eye on the carriage.

The town is small, but it is well-planned.

However, the residents here are all young faces, and they all look very energetic and excited.

"Are they all young trainees?"

Looking at these young faces, Hu Liena murmured, "But this town... it's more like a plant town than a plant city."

The two cardinals who were following him looked around warily, on guard against a sudden assassination attempt.

but……

The assassins didn't see it, but were surprised to find that everyone in this town was a Soul Master.

"Um?"

Hu Liena looked around and was suddenly drawn to a lifelike gray statue placed in the center of the town.

"A child?"

She frowned.

"What is this?"

Hu Liena frowned slightly and looked over curiously.

Upon hearing this, the two cardinals were also taken aback and subconsciously looked up.

"Stone statue?"

"Could it be a statue of a decorated war hero?"

The two cardinals looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

"Something's a bit strange..."

Hu Liena stared at the gray statue for a long time. Apart from the faint greenish-blue light emanating from it, there was nothing unusual about it.

finally.

She gave up too.

After much deliberation, she felt that the two cardinals were still a bit too conspicuous, and immediately gave the order.

"You all go and keep an eye on the carriage!"

"this……"

"Is there a problem?"

The two cardinals looked at each other, puzzled but not daring to disobey the saint's orders.

Without the two people following her, Hu Liena strolled along the road with her hands behind her back, as if taking a leisurely walk.

She casually found a teahouse and sat down, quietly listening to the discussions of the Soul Masters around her.

"Have you heard? Someone said that the Golden Triangle, located south of Sunset Forest, seems to have entered the forest and hasn't come out yet, even after half a day!"

"The Golden Iron Triangle? Is that the Golden Iron Triangle that made outstanding contributions during the Heavenly Dou Palace Coup and scared away that Qian Renxue?"

"That's right, it's them. It's said that Yu Xiaogang, one of the 'Golden Iron Triangle,' is interested in this thing and wants to go in to study it?"

"No way, he actually dared to research that place? That's like looking for shit in a toilet with a light on!"

"Who can argue with that? So many people have died here already! If you ask me, everyone should have a copy of the 'Sunset Forest Survival Handbook' issued by the Botany Institute, otherwise going in is just suicide!"

"Save your breath. That manual has been sold before, but there were never any repeat customers! Because those who believed in it all took it, and those who didn't believe in it didn't have a chance to come back."

"That makes sense..."

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena's heart stirred, and she got up and left the teahouse.

Instead of heading directly to the Botanical Academy, she continued eastward toward Sunset Forest.

soon.

She stopped at the entrance to Sunset Forest, where she saw two boys dressed in botanical academy uniforms standing on either side of the entrance.

"Wow, there seems to be a beautiful girl here?"

When Hu Liena looked up, the boy noticed her, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"Where? Really?"

The boy's companion was also taken aback, then followed the gaze and saw Hu Liena, his eyes widening in surprise!

Hu Liena's heart skipped a beat, her eyes darted around, and suddenly they emitted a pink light, her hair turned from black to fiery red, making her look exceptionally alluring.

It's Hu Liena's head soul bone skill!

Combined with her allure, dealing with two mere Soul Venerables was a piece of cake for her, a Soul Emperor at level sixty-something.

"Two little brothers, what are you doing here?"

The two boys who had been treated were stunned and murmured, "We were on duty..."

"Why do we have to be on duty?"

"Because... we need to distribute manuals."

Hu Liena's heart skipped a beat, and she continued in her alluring voice, "What manual? Could I borrow it from you, sister?"

"Yes, it's this..."

The two boys eagerly pulled out a handbook with an exquisite cover; judging by its appearance, it should be the latest revised edition.

The large characters on its cover read "Sunset Forest Survival Handbook".

"Thank you... By the way, do you know how to get to the Plant Academy?"

As she took the "Sunset Forest Survival Handbook," Hu Liena smiled slightly, her voice exceptionally charming.

"Go this way...this way!"