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

Just as Xu Zihuang was about to walk across the iron plate on the deck onto the ice, he suddenly remembered something and turned to Meng Lang, who had been respectfully standing guard beside everyone, and said, "Meng Lang, I remember your martial soul is the Black-striped Narwhal, and your soul power has just reached level 40 but you haven't acquired a soul ring yet, right? There are two Demonic Tiger Whales with three thousand years of cultivation, so I'll give you the soul ring for the other one."

"Yes, young master!" Meng Lang was taken aback at first, then quickly realized what was happening and replied with a flushed face.

He hadn't expected Xu Zihuang to still remember his situation. This honor made him feel somewhat overwhelmed.

That's the spirit ring of the Demon Orca.

The three thousand-year-old demonic orcas were all under control, unlike the two powerful ten-thousand-year-old demonic orcas which constantly threatened to self-destruct. Relying on their immense vitality, transporting them alive to the Moon South Islands and reselling them for hundreds of thousands of gold soul coins would be no problem at all.

Taking in Meng Lang's expression, Xu Zihuang chuckled and stepped onto the iron plate connecting to the ice. He was never stingy with his own people.

He also harbored the intention of nurturing Meng Lang.

Meng Lang is quite talented, and he's only seventeen years old. He's perfect as part of my team.

A biting chill emanated from the ice, but Xu Zihuang seemed completely oblivious, steadily walking towards the three thousand-year-old demonic whales.

After fusing the foreign soul bone, the Radiant Dragon Claw, and his first soul ring, his internal energy was at its peak, so this bit of coldness wouldn't have much of an effect on him.

Meng Lang followed behind Xu Zihuang with an excited expression.

"Young Master." Among the soldiers of the Imperial Dragon Soul Master Corps guarding the three thousand-year-old demonic tiger whales was Meng Lang's father, Meng Cang.

Xu Zihuang smiled and nodded at Meng Lang, casually saying, "Elder Meng, there's no need to imprison that other demonic tiger whale with three thousand years of cultivation. It's perfect for Meng Lang to absorb."

Upon hearing Xu Zihuang's words, Meng Lang also looked up at his father. Seeing his father's increasingly gloomy expression, he lowered his head somewhat uncomfortably.

Taking a deep breath, Meng Cang ultimately didn't say anything more.

Firstly, he couldn't possibly disobey Xu Zihuang's wishes. Secondly, he also had his own selfish motives. The Demonic Orca's spirit ring perfectly matched their family's inherited Black-Striped Narwhal Martial Soul. However, given his status, he was too embarrassed to speak up first. Right now, their Imperial Dragon Soul Master Corps was in dire need of funds, and he didn't want to cause everyone to lose hundreds of thousands of gold spirit coins just for his son's sake.

Xu Zihuang's initiative to speak directly struck a chord with his innermost thoughts.

While feeling deeply guilty, she also came to appreciate Xu Zihuang more and more.

After all, who doesn't like a lord who cares for and is generous to his subordinates?

Xu Zihuang arrived in front of the enormous head of one of the three-thousand-year-old demonic killer whales. The entire demonic killer whale was frozen in solid ice, with only the blowhole on the top of its head visible to maintain its breathing.

One of the Imperial Dragon Soul Master Corps soldiers knowingly handed over a soul-guided spear with barbs. It was somewhat similar to the whaling spear used by the Japanese Empire's northern border ice sea whaling fleet.

"Young Master, piercing through the pores will quickly extinguish its life force."

Xu Zihuang had no doubts. The Demonic Tiger Whale, a powerful soul beast, had skin as hard as iron, and its only weakness was the pore used for breathing.

The spear pierced deep into his skin, but Xu Zihuang remained unfazed as he gripped the handle and slowly stirred it.

He doesn't even care about killing people, let alone a soul beast that is naturally hostile to human soul masters.

"Buzz buzz buzz—" The demonic orca with three thousand years of cultivation let out a mournful cry, which lasted for a short while before it fell completely silent.

Rippling red light rose from its massive corpse, while dense purple light condensed and formed a magnificent purple soul ring.

Xu Zihuang appeared calm, but a hint of intoxication was unmistakable in his eyes. He thoroughly enjoyed the fulfilling feeling of gradually gaining power.

I hope the soul skill I acquire won't disappoint me.

Sitting cross-legged on the ice, Xu Zihuang directly extended his left hand and used his soul power to summon the soul ring of the demonic orca.

The purple light seemed to have finally found an outlet after waiting for a long time. Drawn by Xu Zihuang, it surged towards him like a vast ocean embracing all rivers.

He felt a huge surge of heat suddenly rush into his body, and before he could react, the heat began to burn his body like scorching flames.

Unlike the spirit ring he fused with the Silver Scale White Whale before, Xu Zihuang, who was fusing the spirit ring with his eyes closed, had a furrowed brow and his body trembled uncontrollably.

A sharp, throbbing pain surged through his meridians; had it not been for his unwavering will, he would have collapsed instantly.

As expected of the Demon Orca's Soul Ring, it is indeed domineering.

Xu Zihuang secretly praised him and quickly adjusted his own state.

In fact, this was his first time truly absorbing a spirit ring in a conventional way. It wasn't that he couldn't withstand the impact of the Demonic Orca spirit ring's energy, but rather that he hadn't adapted to it immediately.

His breathing quickly calmed down, which relieved the several Royal Dragon Soul Master Corps soldiers who were protecting him.

As expected, the young master is fine.

They had witnessed firsthand the many miracles Xu Zihuang had created. They themselves were unaware that they had developed a degree of blind trust in him.

Chapter 22 The Right Leg Bone of the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Demonic Orca

The golden sun rose from the eastern horizon, dispelling the last vestiges of darkness from the sea.

The azure sea was dyed a golden-red, reflecting a dazzling light on a huge ice surface.

As the night passed and the golden sun was fully revealed, Xu Zihuang, whose entire body was enveloped in a purple halo, finally completed the absorption of his second soul ring.

With a crisp sound like a mirror shattering, a purple spirit ring suddenly expanded and then contracted, pulsating at the same frequency as the first spirit ring that was originally beside Xu Zihuang.

The two magnificent purple soul rings seemed to add an extra touch of nobility to Xu Zihuang's appearance.

"Young Master." As Xu Zihuang opened his eyes and stood up, everyone's gaze turned to him in unison.

Xu Zihuang looked around and noticed Wang Xiao and Yao Yang, who were not far away, with concerned expressions. He nodded slightly.

As Yao Yang said, his second soul skill did indeed originate from one of the two powerful control-type soul skills of the Demonic Tiger Whale. With this second soul skill, he began to gradually develop the rudiments of a control-type soul master.

His soul power had also reached level twenty-two, approaching level twenty-three. At his current cultivation speed, he would almost certainly break through level thirty before the age of eleven.

However, his first two spirit rings are purple thousand-year spirit rings, so it will probably be difficult for him to not stand out when he uses his spirit in the future.

Last night, when he was fusing the soul ring, it was already past midnight. In fact, it only took Xu Zihuang less than an hour and a half to fuse the soul ring of this three-thousand-year-old demonic tiger whale.

The other two, Linlong and Menglang, have not yet successfully fused, unlike Xu Zihuang who is doing so with ease. However, their soul power fluctuations and auras are very stable, so they are not in any danger.

Wang Xiao and Yao Yang were stationed in the center, while the Imperial Dragon Soul Master Corps soldiers guarding the surrounding area remained vigilant.

The group dissecting the two ten-thousand-year-old demonic orcas were still busy. In contrast, the two three-thousand-year-old demonic orcas that Xu Zihuang and Meng Lang had fused with their spirit rings for were smaller and had already been processed. Only a large patch of blood and some bone fragments remained on the ice. A large amount of clearly textured whale meat was frozen by several ice-attribute spirit masters and moved to the warship's storage room.

The rich aroma wafted into Xu Zihuang's nostrils. A chubby soldier from the Imperial Dragon Soul Instructor Corps presented Xu Zihuang with a large piece of meat fried in butter on a tray, chuckling as he did so.

"Young Master, this is the tail meat of the Demon Orca that I fried in butter. Please have a taste."

As he spoke, he took out a set of tables and chairs from his storage soul tool, placed the tray on the dining table, and then considerately pulled out a chair for Xu Zihuang.

"Thank you for your trouble." Xu Zihuang nodded with a smile, and without any ceremony, sat down in the chair and picked up the silver knife and fork leaning against the edge of the tray to savor the food.

Sitting on the ice, watching the ocean waves roll and enjoying a meal under the rising sun... It can only be described in two words: upscale!

"It's all my duty." This man was very good at handling things. He took out a glass cup from his soul tool and poured a cup of fragrant green fruit juice into it.

His name is Rong Jin, and strictly speaking, he is not actually a member of the Imperial Dragon Soul Master Group.

He had been living in Xu Zihuang's mansion since birth, serving his family diligently for decades. Rong Jin's cultivation level wasn't high, only around level forty, and he was one of the people left behind to guard the warship. However, his cooking skills were quite excellent.

During the ten-plus days of sea voyage, Xu Zihuang's three meals a day were all prepared by him.

He wasn't offended by Rong Jin's flattery; some people are just like that by nature. At least Rong Jin's willingness to follow Wang Xiao and participate in the rescue operation without hesitation was enough to demonstrate his loyalty.

The golden-brown whale tail meat, with its rich buttery aroma and unique umami flavor, was tender and smooth to the touch. It suited Xu Zihuang's taste perfectly. Coupled with a glass of refreshing green juice, Xu Zihuang thoroughly enjoyed his breakfast.

But just then, a cry of alarm rang out from the direction of the two ancient demonic orca corpses.

Although we've left the deep sea, danger can still strike at any moment. The five demonic killer whales we encountered earlier are a prime example.

Xu Zihuang, who was sipping her green fruit juice from her glass a moment ago, suddenly stood up alertly, her purple eyes instantly turning a brilliant gold. Two purple spirit rings rose from beneath her feet, carrying with them a dense surge of spirit power. The soldiers of the Imperial Dragon Spirit Master Corps also quickly prepared for battle.

"It's nothing, I found a soul bone inside the corpse of this demonic orca!" A young man standing on the huge tail of the demonic orca with 20,000 years of cultivation realized that he had been a bit out of line when he saw the crowd's posture, and smiled awkwardly.

As he spoke, he lifted a dark leg bone. The deep black light was restrained, but the powerful and violent energy fluctuations were enough to frighten anyone. It seemed to devour all the surrounding light.

It's described as a leg bone, but it doesn't resemble a human foot; it looks more like the tail of an orca.

Everyone instinctively held their breath, and even Xu Zihuang couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his heart when he saw the soul bone.

Soul bones are extremely rare treasures, far more precious than soul rings. The more powerful the soul beast, the stronger the soul bone it produces.

The quality of a soul bone from a ten-thousand-year-old demonic orca is therefore extremely high. Among ten-thousand-year-old soul bones, it is definitely among the top-tier. The demonic orca is already incredibly strong, and fusing with this soul bone will not only grant the soul master a powerful soul skill, but also cause a qualitative leap in the strength of their legs.

It is a perfect match for offensive and defensive Soul Masters who focus on strength.

Who wouldn't want a soul bone, a treasure so rare and precious? While this right leg bone of the Demonic Orca is more suitable for offensive and defensive soul masters, that's only relatively speaking. Regardless of their martial soul, a soul master who can fuse with such a top-grade soul bone will experience a tremendous boost to their strength.

The young man, with a look of rapture, picked up the soul bone with both hands, hesitated for a moment, and then immediately handed it to Wang Xiao, who was not far away.

He wasn't blinded by this. Although it seemed like he was handing over the decision-making power over this soul bone to Wang Xiao, he knew in his heart that this soul bone was destined to belong to Xu Zihuang.

Everyone knowingly turned their gaze to Xu Zihuang and Wang Xiao.

“Elder Wang, please keep this soul bone for now. Later, when someone makes a great contribution, it can be rewarded. Obtaining this soul bone is entirely due to everyone's efforts. It rightfully belongs to everyone,” Xu Zihuang said, meeting Wang Xiao's gaze.

He knew that even if he fused with the soul bone on the spot, no one would object.

But his vision was never limited to that.

With his talent, once he grows up, what kind of soul bone can't he access? Just the 100,000-year-old immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well alone could make several sets of 100,000-year-old soul bones. He won't abide by the Tang Sect's bullshit rules; once he's strong enough, he'll just wipe out the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in one fell swoop.

There's no need for him to waste his slot for fusing with a soul bone right now.

For him right now, the most important thing is to revitalize the remnants of the Royal Dragon Soul Master Corps and make them a great asset to him.

"really……"

Wang Xiao nodded with a complex expression, a mixture of joy and worry.

This road is not easy to travel.

Yao Yang, standing to the side, looked back and forth between Xu Zihuang and Wang Xiao with a thoughtful expression. Then, as if suddenly realizing something, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

The eagerness in the eyes of the rest of the Imperial Dragon Soul Master Corps soldiers was almost palpable.

Chapter 23 The Thousand-Year Swordfish and the Second Soul Skill: Mirror's Destruction

The warship drifted erratically on the sea, causing the crystal chandelier on the ceiling of the spacious room at the top of the deck to sway gently.

Xu Zihuang, Yao Yang, and Wang Xiao, who were sitting cross-legged on the wooden floor, opened their eyes at the same time, and the soul power fluctuations surrounding their bodies subsided simultaneously.

The strange silver patterns radiating a rich halo gradually disappeared between Xu Zihuang's brows. Seeing the strange looks in Wang Xiao and Yao Yang's eyes, he couldn't help but ask in confusion, "What's wrong? Elder Wang, Brother Yang, hasn't your cultivation speed improved?"

After several more days of sailing, Xu Zihuang immersed himself in cultivation each day. He had also gained a preliminary understanding of the other special ability bestowed upon him by the Silver-Scaled White Whale.

Unlike the Eye of Destiny bestowed upon Huo Yuhao by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, an auspicious beast of the Emperor in the original novel, this ability, in addition to greatly enhancing his spiritual power, can also accelerate his cultivation speed.

He had carefully observed that when he activated the silver pattern between his eyebrows, his cultivation speed was about one-third faster than during normal cultivation.