The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

"Yu Tianhuang, you're finally back. I can't take it anymore, please help me suppress this evil fire."

A flash of red light, and Ma Xiaotao, carrying Xu Zihuang, suddenly accelerated, disappearing into the horizon in an instant. Only a bewildered He Caitou remained standing there.

A deep smile flashed across He Caitou's eyes, followed by a look of bewilderment as he flew toward the east gate of Shrek Academy.

Ma Xiaotao didn't smell of perfume at all, only a particularly refreshing scent, like a cotton quilt that had just been sun-dried, comfortable and fresh.

Xu Zihuang has been eating the finest ingredients since childhood and has never lacked nutrition. Moreover, he has fused three thousand-year soul rings and one thirty-thousand-year soul ring. At only twelve years old, his height is already approaching 1.8 meters.

Although Ma Xiaotao is very tall and slender, she is still shorter than Xu Zihuang.

She hugged Xu Zihuang tightly, her chin barely reaching his shoulder.

Xu Zihuang remained calm throughout, even managing to glance sideways at Ma Xiaotao, who was resting her head on his shoulder.

As Ma Xiaotao unleashed her martial spirit, her golden-red fiery wings flapped repeatedly, and the two appeared above Sea God Lake. The dazed look in Ma Xiaotao's eyes deepened, and her consciousness seemed to be blurring.

When she used her third soul skill, Phoenix Wings Soaring, the golden-red flame wings that sprouted from her back began to show signs of going out of control.

The intense heat made Xu Zihuang's skin feel a slight stinging sensation.

At that moment, he finally realized that Ma Xiaotao's condition was not normal.

Xu Zihuang's first soul skill, the Whale's Roar, could indeed dispel the evil energy mixed in with Ma Xiaotao's soul power, but this was merely a temporary fix. The evil energy originated from the very essence of Ma Xiaotao's martial soul, and if Ma Xiaotao continued to cultivate, this evil energy that caused the evil fire problem would also penetrate deeper into her soul power.

Moreover, this process was very rapid, which made it even more difficult for her to suppress the evil fire caused by this evil energy.

This is similar to when Ma Xiaotao's evil fire problem flared up before. Since she had awakened her martial soul at the age of six and started cultivating, she had gone through a gradual adaptation process of more than ten years. So, when the evil fire problem flared up again, she could usually suppress it by forcefully relying on her willpower.

A few days ago, Xu Zihuang completely purified the evil energy in her soul power, which means that the process of gradually adapting to the evil fire over the past ten years was shortened to within seven days.

This makes it naturally easier to lose control. Especially after Ma Xiaotao hugged Xu Zihuang, she subconsciously felt a sense of relaxation.

This led to her complete loss of consciousness.

Of course, Xu Zihuang was completely unaware of this, but he couldn't let things continue like this. Otherwise, he'd be burned to a crisp before even reaching Poseidon Island.

A melodious whale roar echoed above Lake Seagod. Xu Zihuang decisively used his first soul skill, Whale's Roar, to purify the evil energy in Ma Xiaotao's soul power, thus resolving the problem of the evil fire.

Ma Xiaotao's body suddenly stiffened during the flight, she let out a comfortable groan, and her whole body went limp as she fell into the clear blue Sea God Lake.

Golden-red soul power surged around her, and when her body touched the water of the Sea God Lake, the intense heat caused the lake water to vaporize, producing a series of hissing sounds.

Xu Zihuang was also in a sorry state; his upper body clothes had all turned to ashes, revealing his fair torso. His muscles were well-defined, but not exaggeratedly bulging; rather, they were perfectly concealed within his body.

Thin, dark red crystal mirrors solidified beneath his feet, freezing him in mid-air.

Xu Zihuang glanced at the Sea God Island shrouded in mist, hesitated for a moment, and then jumped into the water.

He didn't believe that those people on Seagod Island, with their cultivation levels, hadn't noticed the anomaly here. Regardless of their reasons for not showing themselves, he couldn't remain inactive forever.

He couldn't just let the unconscious Ma Xiaotao drown in the lake.

The cool lake water dissipated much of the remaining burning sensation on Xu Zihuang's skin. His long black hair floated in the water as he swung his legs back and forth, chasing after the direction where Ma Xiaotao had sunk.

The average depth of Poseidon Lake is around 100 to 200 meters, and because the water is clear enough, visibility is extremely high.

Xu Zihuang quickly spotted Ma Xiaotao.

Both women had long hair that flowed freely in the lake, but Ma Xiaotao's hair was fiery red. The water clung to her body, making the outline of her breasts crystal clear to Xu Zihuang.

However, Xu Zihuang had no other thoughts. He supported Ma Xiaotao's neck with one hand and the inside of her knees with the other, and floated towards the surface of the lake.

He had developed excellent swimming skills back when he was on Moon Pivot Island.

A moment later, he surfaced and brought Ma Xiaotao to the shore of Poseidon Island.

The misty air brought a refreshing coolness to this early spring day.

Xu Zihuang sat by the lake, reached out and brushed a few stray strands of purple hair from his forehead, then glanced at the unconscious Ma Xiaotao beside him.

The first thing you see is two long legs encased in a damp red dress, followed by a delicate and exquisite body.

Xu Zihuang's gaze remained clear. He used his soul power to dry Ma Xiaotao's clothes without looking to the side before slowly getting up and tapping his toes on the dark red crystal mirror, leaving Seagod Island.

Three figures stood on the cliff in front of the Sea God Pavilion.

Yan Shaozhe, dressed in clean white, Xuan Lao, who was covered in dirt, and a woman with white hair and a youthful face.

This woman is none other than Lin Huiqun, the owner of Jubaoge Pavilion.

Old Lin frowned as he looked at Yan Shaozhe and Old Xuan.

“Xuanzi, Shaozhe, it’s a bit beneath you to scheme against such an upright junior.”

Seeing Xu Zihuang's previous performance, she genuinely admired this young man from the bottom of her heart.

Yan Shaozhe bowed his head respectfully, not daring to say anything more.

Elder Xuan, who had previously stopped Elder Lin from intervening, chuckled nonchalantly, "Lin Huiqun, how can this be called scheming? That little guy clearly got a huge advantage. Does Xiao Tao's talent mean she's not good enough for him?"

After saying that, he ignored Elder Lin and staggered towards the Sea God Pavilion.

"Shao Zhe, take Xiao Tao back to rest."

Chapter 149 Core Disciple Selection Competition

Xu Zihuang, who had just left Poseidon Island, was walking slowly along the lakeside path toward the dormitory building.

Under the influence of his soul power, his wet, black, medium-length hair was dried, and he changed into clean clothes.

Just now, when he brought Ma Xiaotao to the Seagod Island, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, for once, woke up on its own initiative and told him that there were several humans with very powerful cultivation who were secretly watching him.

This confirmed Xu Zihuang's earlier suspicion.

That means the people from the Sea God Pavilion deliberately wanted him to come into contact with Ma Xiaotao. They might even be trying to match him up with Ma Xiaotao.

Otherwise, the people from the Sea God Pavilion should have intervened when Ma Xiaotao fell into the Sea God Lake.

Ma Xiaotao is, after all, a girl, and the scene in the lake was absolutely erotic; in that situation, contact between the two was simply unavoidable.

Xu Zihuang had to admit that he did have some instinctive reactions. The reason he remained calm throughout was because he had strong self-control.

Compared to lust, there are things he cares about and craves more.

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, he quickly returned to the dormitory building not far from the lakeside path.

When he entered the dormitory, Tuoba Yu's door was tightly closed, with a "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging above it, clearly indicating that he was in a state of cultivation. Xu Zihuang also washed up and began a whole night of cultivation.

The night passed just like that.

In a room on the island in the middle of Poseidon Lake at Shrek Academy, Ma Xiaotao, dressed in a red dress, gradually woke up from her coma.

"Mmm..." Ma Xiaotao's body twitched slightly. Instinctively, she covered her chest with her right hand and murmured to herself.

"It's so hot and uncomfortable. Hmm?"

Gradually, she opened her eyes. A hint of confusion lingered in her pale pink eyes. "Strange, why isn't it hot anymore?"

She abruptly sat up, looked down at herself, and jumped off the bed. The lines of her beautiful face were cold, yet they couldn't conceal her captivating beauty. Standing upright, her voluptuous and alluring figure was even more striking.

At this time, her memories began to return.

Although she was out of consciousness last night, it doesn't mean she had no recollection of what happened.

As a Soul Master's cultivation level increases, their spiritual power also gradually improves.

The most direct benefit of improved mental strength is enhanced memory. At Ma Xiaotao's level of cultivation, while she might not be able to remember everything she's seen, her impressions of everything she's experienced are far more profound than those of ordinary people.

The sensation of rubbing against Yu Tianhuang's body, the coolness of falling into the waters of the Sea God Lake, and the temperature of our skin touching in the lake.

Everything flashed through her mind.

Ma Xiaotao's pretty face flushed red. Although she was already a nineteen-year-old young woman, she was still a virgin. Recalling what happened last night, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

The key point is that it was all her own initiative, and Yu Tianhuang did not overstep any boundaries from beginning to end.

Ma Xiaotao, what have you been doing?!

She slapped her cheeks hard, her face flushed with embarrassment.

In addition to that, there was an unprecedented feeling of excitement.

Over the years, Yu Tianhuang was the first man to have such intimate contact with her.

……

The warm morning light shone through the window and fell on the increasingly enchanting blooming Mo Xue Ji. The dark purple petals remained as deep as ever, and a faint fragrance filled the entire room.

Xu Zihuang, having finished a day of cultivation, walked out of his room and bumped right into Tuoba Yu, who was coming out of another room.

Tuoba Yu asked in surprise, "Tianhuang, when did you return?"

"I was delayed by some things and only got back tonight," Xu Zihuang replied with a smile, while starting to wash up.

Tuoba Yu had only asked casually. Then, as if remembering something, he reminded him, "By the way, yesterday Teacher Wang Yan asked us core disciples to tell each other that we should go to his office to see him before class today."

Xu Zihuang nodded, his mind slightly stirred.

It seems like it's about selecting reserve players.

The weather is lovely today, and Shrek Academy's new academic year has begun. Students in each grade face different pressures. New students have their entrance exams, while students in other grades who have completed their advancement exams have even more demanding courses.

After Xu Zihuang and Tuoba Yu ate a top-tier dish reserved for core disciples at the Martial Soul Department's canteen, they went to find Wang Yan together.

"Bang, bang, bang." Tuoba Yu knocked lightly on the office door a few times.

"Come in." Wang Yan's usually gentle voice rang out in the office.

Xu Zihuang and Tuoba Yu pushed open the door and entered.

The room was already full of people, all core disciples of Class One. Besides Xu Zihuang and Tuoba Yu, Dai Huabin was also there, along with Wu Feng, Zhou Sichen, Cao Jinxuan, Zhu Lu, Huang Chutian, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao, who had officially become core disciples. There were twelve people in total.

After everyone had arrived, Wang Yan spoke slowly.

"I've called you here today because there's a special situation I need to inform you about. This afternoon, the outer academy will be holding a selection competition for core disciples. Originally, it wasn't supposed to involve us second-year students, but the academy has suddenly decided to include us second-year core disciples in the selection. So, you all need to be prepared."

The rather impatient Zhou Sichen asked curiously, "Teacher Wang, what is this selection competition for?"

Wang Yan smiled and said, "You don't need to worry too much. There won't be any punishment for losing this selection competition. All the participants are core disciples under the age of fifteen from the outer academy, including those from the Soul Guidance Department. I counted, and there are about thirty people. Seven people will be selected from them to participate in a mission. As for what the mission is, only the winning students will know. Originally, these spots should have belonged to the third, fourth, and fifth-year students. But you are lucky to be able to participate this time, so do your best."

"Our class has twelve core disciples, occupying more than a third of the spots. This is enough to demonstrate the high quality of your class. I have great confidence in you."

At this point, Wang Yan's gaze couldn't help but shift to Xu Zihuang.

He didn't know about others, but in his opinion, Yu Tianhuang was definitely capable of securing one of the spots.