Douluo Continent: The Peerless Sun and Moon Traverse the Heavens

In a secluded alley in the western district of Mingdu.

Two people dressed in strange clothes were whispering to each other in the shadows of a street corner.

"Brother Cheng, what are we doing dressed like this?"

"Hey, Bone Robe, don't take it to heart. This is cosplay, a kind of performance art. Remember the poses I just taught you?"

"Hmm...hmm, got it, but...isn't it a little too embarrassing?"

Xu Cheng patted Ye Guyi's fully enclosed armor on her head. The helmet was silver-white with a long, bright red feather standing up high.

"Got it, let's go, follow me."

The two walked out of the alley, their metal armor clanging loudly.

Arriving at the gate of a courtyard built of bluestone bricks, Xu Cheng knocked on the door a few times.

Three long and two short.

A moment later, a man completely shrouded in black robes and wearing a bamboo hat opened the door. His eyes, hidden beneath the hat, warily fixed on Xu Cheng and his companion. Seeing their unusual attire, he couldn't help but ask:

"Who are you...?"

Xu Cheng took out a black token, waved it in front of the man, and then put it away.

Xu Cheng obtained the Holy Spirit Cult's elder token and stronghold information casually at the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters.

"I am Solar, the Sun Knight. I'm here to see the elder. Is the elder in?"

Upon seeing the token Xu Cheng produced, the man didn't suspect anything, knowing it belonged to a high-ranking member of the sect, and his attitude became more respectful.

"The elders and the two Holy Spirits are here; please follow me."

Xu Cheng led Ye Guyi inside. In the courtyard stood a three-story black building, with lush green vines covering almost the entire structure, exuding a serene and desolate atmosphere.

The man led Xu Cheng and his companion to the central hall of the small building, exchanged a few words with the two white-robed youths guarding the door, and then entered the room.

The room was very tidy, with only a long table against the wall and a few chairs. The man pressed a few times on the table, and a hidden door appeared on the side wall.

The man bowed respectfully to Xu Cheng and extended his hand in invitation:

"The elders and the two Holy Spirits are in the secret room. Please come in."

Xu Cheng had no suspicions and led Ye Guyi slowly down the stairs of the secret room.

There were no lights on the staircase. As the two descended the steps, the air was filled with the aroma of food, and they could faintly hear singing.

"Outside the long pavilion...along the ancient road...fragrant grasses stretch to the horizon..."

Xu Cheng was secretly shocked; it turned out to be one of his fans?

Thinking about what I was going to do, I felt a little embarrassed:

Never mind, I'll go easy on you later.

Once Xu Cheng and his companion had stopped, they saw that the dimly lit room was illuminated by a single lamp, which lit a small table on which sat a copper hot pot, steaming gently.

An elderly man, dressed in a long white robe, sat at the head of the table. His hair was thinning. Below him sat two middle-aged men in black robes. The old man was singing merrily, and the two men in black robes clapped and kept time for him.

"Okay, okay, okay."

As the song ended, the black-robed man on the left clapped his hands vigorously and shouted applause.

The black-robed man on the right brandished the long chopsticks in his hand and asked:

"Two Holy Spirits, are they delicious? Or do they sound pleasant?"

"It tastes good, it sounds good, it's all good, it's all good."

Xu Cheng watched this harmonious scene, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily:

Eating hot pot and singing songs.

Have I become a bandit?

Xu Cheng sensed the cultivation levels of the three people.

They are one Soul Saint and two Soul Emperors.

Seeing that it was roughly what he had expected, he spoke directly:

"Oh! Are all three of you eating?"

Looking at the two strangely dressed people before him, the white-robed elder at the head couldn't help but ask, "May I ask who you are...?"

Before he finished speaking, a blinding light burst forth from Xu Cheng's chest, instantly illuminating the entire basement.

When they came to their senses, the elder and the Great Holy Spirit were already firmly bound by a golden sun chain, unable to use their soul power. Xu Cheng reached out and pulled them down to his feet.

The white-robed elder, his mouth full of mud and ash, glared fiercely at Xu Cheng:

"No sportsmanship! Come on, try to trick me! Come on, launch a sneak attack!"

"The last one is yours."

Xu Cheng nodded towards Ye Guyi, pointing directly at the Second Holy Spirit who was still at the table.

The two Holy Spirits realized the urgency of the situation and, without thinking twice, flipped over the table in front of them.

With the spirit possessing him, his originally withered body rapidly expanded, transforming into a skeleton over two meters tall. An evil aura was released involuntarily, quickly filling half of the room.

Evil Soul Master!

Ye Guyi's eyes suddenly brightened, golden soul power surged, and he strode forward, his Holy Angel Martial Soul possessing him.

A massive golden sword materialized between the two, its divine aura seemingly capable of severing all evil.

"go!"

With a roar from Ye Guyi, the golden holy sword hurtled towards the skeleton. The skeleton crossed its arms, trying to block the powerful attack.

At the instant the two made contact,

Then came a sizzling sound, like hot butter melting.

In no time, the black flames that had been burning on the skeleton turned golden, as if they had been dyed. The skull's mouth gaped open, unleashing a piercing scream:

"ah--"

The skeleton trembled all over, and its arms lost the strength to block the holy sword, hanging limply. However, the holy sword, though no longer able to resist, continued its momentum and instantly pierced through the skeleton's chest, leaving a hole thirty centimeters wide.

The skeleton transformed into the likeness of the two Holy Spirits and fell straight to the ground.

The divine attribute can directly purify evil souls and transform them into nourishment.

"A holy angel! Damn it! How could there be a holy angel here! This is going to annihilate us!"

The white-robed elder, bound by Xu Cheng, stared wide-eyed at the battle scene that had just ended in the room. His body was curled up in a ball, and he couldn't help but tremble.

Xu Cheng lowered his head and kicked him hard, only then did the white-robed elder shut his mouth.

The corpse in the room gradually turned into specks of golden light, which flowed into Ye Guyi's body.

Feeling the increase in soul power within her body, Ye Guyi involuntarily straightened her body, stood firmly on her feet, and raised her ten fingers together diagonally above her head, as if enjoying herself, uttering a melodious murmur:

"Amazing! The sun!"

Xu Cheng couldn't help but complain in his heart:

Who was it that just now complained that such an action was shameful?

Who is it that has gotten into the zone so quickly?

Ye Guyi regained her senses, turned to look at Xu Cheng, and then turned her gaze to the two bound "prisoners" at his feet. The originally fully enclosed helmets seemed to light up with golden light.

Xu Cheng was still holding the sun chains binding the two of them when he kicked them to Ye Guyi's feet with two "bangs".

Two piercing screams flashed by, and Xu Cheng lowered his head, mourning for the two for a moment:

Disciples of the Holy Church must be prepared to dedicate themselves to the cause of the Holy Son.

I will not keep this honor to myself.

After an incense stick's time, Ye Guyi finished absorbing the soul power. Xu Cheng saw her staring at him with undisguised greed in her eyes, which seemed to have materialized, making Xu Cheng feel awkward.

Is this someone plotting against me?

Xu Cheng stepped forward and punched Ye Guyi's helmet twice.

"What are you thinking? This isn't over yet."