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

"Brother Yang, I understand what you mean."

Ever since awakening his memories of his past life, he has harbored a faint sense of superiority. It's not just because of his illustrious birth, but because knowing the future has subconsciously made him feel that he is a special being, someone favored by heaven.

Maintaining this mindset is extremely dangerous.

Of course, Yao Yang, who was unaware that Xu Zihuang had awakened his past life memories, was actually just reminding him to hide his arrogance as a member of the Sun Moon Empire's royal family.

"It's not too late now." Yao Yang smiled slightly, stood up and looked at the vast and boundless sea in the distance.

"From tomorrow onwards, you will experience the myriad aspects of human life that you have never encountered before, and be sculpted and refined by the world's past. With your talent, you are destined to be extraordinary. You must try your best to conceal the advantages of your royal birth within your heart, so that I can feel at ease letting you study at Shrek Academy."

Xu Zihuang also got up and went to the edge of the pavilion.

"Brother Yang, but there are only six months left before Shrek Academy starts. Isn't that a bit too rushed? To study at Shrek Academy, you also need a personal recommendation letter from the city lord of a main city in the Heavenly Soul Empire, the Fighting Spirit Empire, or the Star Luo Empire."

"Young Master, I might have a way to resolve this letter of recommendation." Just as Xu Zihuang finished speaking, a slightly deep voice suddenly rang out from behind the two of them.

Xu Zihuang and Yao Yang tensed up instantly, only relaxing when they saw who it was.

Because the visitor was none other than Wang Xiao, who had been in seclusion for cultivation for half a year.

Looking at Wang Xiao, who seemed to blend completely into his surroundings, Yao Yang asked in surprise, "Uncle Wang, you've broken through?!"

Given his cultivation level, the fact that he hadn't sensed a single trace of aura earlier was enough to explain everything.

Wang Xiao nodded with a complex expression, having finally broken through the bottleneck that had plagued him for nearly ten years. Even with his calm demeanor, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

If he acquires a suitable spirit ring, he will be able to reach the Title Douluo realm, which is the dream of any spirit master.

"This is all thanks to the young master. Because of the young master, the surrounding spiritual energy has become exceptionally rich, and I never expected that I could successfully condense the soul core in one fell swoop." Wang Xiao bowed solemnly to Xu Zihuang from the bottom of his heart.

"After breaking through to level 90 in soul power, the toxins that have spread throughout the body can be easily neutralized by the power of the soul core condensed within the body."

"No need for such formalities, Elder Wang." Xu Zihuang helped Wang Xiao up.

Yao Yang, who was standing to the side, stepped forward with a smile and congratulated Wang Xiao, saying, "Congratulations, Uncle Wang, on achieving your title."

Wang Xiao waved his hand, his once weathered face now glowing with health. After breaking through to the Title Douluo level, even his vital energy had become much more vigorous.

"Young Master's talent is astonishing. If he enters Shrek Academy, it will inevitably attract the attention of Shrek Academy's higher-ups. Given Shrek Academy's influence on the continent, it's hard to guarantee that they won't find out some information about Young Master's background."

"Young Master, if you wish to forge a legitimate identity, perhaps you could start with the Heavenly Dragon Sect, where Her Highness the Princess Consort hails. Although the former sect leader of the Heavenly Dragon Sect has always harbored resentment because of Her Highness the Princess Consort and holds many prejudices against us, his eldest son, who is also your uncle, has been secretly using the Heavenly Dragon Sect's resources to gather information about you. I will personally go to the Heavenly Dragon Sect; they should not refuse our request to forge your identity."

Xu Zihuang looked slightly taken aback, closed his eyes, and waved his hand dismissively.

"Old Wang, I'll leave this matter to you."

For him, family ties were something that existed so long ago.

Yao Yang and Wang Xiao exchanged glances and left the pavilion together, leaving Xu Zihuang with this private space.

……

The next morning, Wang Xiao left Moon Pivot Island alone.

His journey was long and arduous, not only crossing the sea between the Moon South Islands and the Star Luo Empire, but also traversing the entire Douluo Continent from south to north.

The meeting place he and Xu Zihuang agreed to meet was in Shrek City. This would save him an extra trip, and also make it easier to help Xu Zihuang obtain his third spirit ring.

Next to Shrek Academy is the Star Dou Great Forest. If Xu Zihuang wants to obtain a soul ring that satisfies him, this place, the number one gathering place of soul beasts on the continent, is the perfect place.

As for Xu Zihuang, he stopped his previous self-torturing cultivation and traveled throughout the entire Moon Pivot Island to temper his mental state.

Just as Yao Yang had said before, being born into the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire, he exuded an air of nobility that belonged exclusively to those in power. It was difficult for him to walk around Moon Pivot City without attracting attention.

What he needs to do during this period is to experience the various aspects of human life, understand how to approach the lives of ordinary people, and maintain a normal mindset.

Chapter 43 Purifying the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife

A giant ship, hundreds of meters long, sails against the wind on the turbulent sea.

Dressed in a close-fitting black outfit, Xu Zihuang silently examined his reflection in the mirror in his room on the deck of the giant ship.

Compared to three months ago, the lines between his eyebrows have become much softer, and he always has a faint smile on his face.

At this moment, he looked more like a well-mannered nobleman.

It may be difficult for a few months to completely transform a person's appearance, but it is more than enough to subtly change their temperament.

Given Xu Zihuang's talent, it was destined that he could not be as self-conscious and obsessive as Huo Yuhao when he first entered Shrek Academy in the original work.

"Bang, bang, bang—" A series of soft knocks came from outside the door. Xu Zihuang turned around and looked in the direction of the door.

"Please come in."

The wooden door was pushed open, and a scantily clad young woman brought out several fragrant dishes on a tray.

The girl appeared to be around sixteen or seventeen years old. While not stunningly beautiful, she was certainly pretty. Her healthy tan skin and voluptuous figure were very eye-catching.

Meeting Xu Zihuang's gentle gaze, the girl's cheeks flushed slightly, but she still boldly met his eyes, her gaze full of longing.

"Just leave it there." Xu Zihuang coldly withdrew his gaze.

Since boarding the ship a few days ago, the girl had been showering him with attention and occasionally engaging in flirtatious behavior.

The atmosphere in the Moon Islands is much more open than on the mainland.

Xu Zihuang believed that as long as he nodded, the full range of services could be arranged immediately.

But with more experience comes higher standards.

Ignoring the girl's flirtatious gestures as she put down the tray, Xu Zihuang directly ordered her to leave.

"If there's nothing else, you can go out."

"Yes." The girl lowered her head obediently, realizing, even if she were stupid, that Xu Zihuang had absolutely no interest in her. She dared not displease Xu Zihuang.

She sighed sadly to herself and left the room with bitterness in her eyes.

The class gap between ordinary people and Soul Masters is as vast as an insurmountable chasm; it is not so easy to cross.

Given the pride of a Soul Master, how could they possibly be interested in an ordinary person like her?

The young woman had just left, boarding the giant ship with Xu Zihuang bound for Linlong on the southern coast of the Star Luo Empire, when she stepped inside. After closing the door, she smiled at Xu Zihuang and said, "Young Master, you'll probably encounter similar situations quite often in the future."

"Elder Lin..." Faced with Lin Long's teasing, Xu Zihuang could only shake his head helplessly.

This is also the downside of his current disguise; he seems easy to talk to. If he were still the same person he was three months ago, his imposing and dignified aura would have been enough to deter anyone from approaching.

Anyway, back when he was in Moon Pivot City, not many people were confident enough to talk to him.

Xu Zihuang composed himself and then said to Lin Long in a serious tone, "Elder Lin, I need to cultivate for a while. Unless it's something urgent, please don't let anyone disturb me."

"Yes, young master." Linlong understood and put away the smile on his face.

As a subordinate, he can joke with his lord to foster a better relationship. However, he must be mindful of the occasion, location, and time.

After a simple meal to fill his stomach, Xu Zihuang took out a metal box made of cold iron from his soul tool and placed it on the table by his bedside.

The metal box lid was opened, and a chilling aura, seemingly penetrating to the very soul, immediately emanated from it. Inside, a carving knife exuding a faint, sinister aura stood silently—none other than the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife, ranked ninety-ninth on the carving knife list.

For the past three years, he has continuously used the ultimate lightning of his second martial soul, the Purple Radiance Thunder Prison Dragon, and the power of destruction to erase the evil thoughts and curses within.

However, since his second martial soul had not yet acquired a soul ring, he was unable to unleash the true power of extreme lightning and the destructive attribute, which resulted in his purification of the Soul Devouring Carving Blade being extremely slow.

However, he has recently sensed that the evil intent and curse power within it are getting weaker and weaker.

Shrek Academy is filled with powerful individuals, and this Soul-Devouring Carving Blade is far too sensitive. He must complete the purification process as quickly as possible before entering Shrek Academy. If he succeeds in the purification, his body will be nourished by the Life Gold of the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade's original form, allowing him to obtain a third soul ring of a higher age.

This is a virtuous circle.

With this in mind, Xu Zihuang slowly raised his hands. His left hand was enveloped in a deep purple flame carrying a terrifying aura of destruction, while his right hand surged with a suppressed ball of blackish-purple lightning. At the same time, he gripped the hilt of the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife.

The moment the two touched the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade, the malevolent blade trembled violently, emanating a series of mournful, piercing cries. Anyone with a strong will would likely be severely affected by such a sound.

At the same time, Xu Zihuang, who was prepared, suddenly emitted a light golden light. A layer of golden spherical film formed, completely enveloping his body.

The room returned to calm.

This is a level-three soul tool that he made himself. It has no offensive or defensive functions, but it can isolate sound within a certain range.

In the time that followed, Xu Zihuang barely even cultivated his soul power, focusing entirely on purifying the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade.

His efforts finally paid off on the morning of the tenth day.

The crystal chandelier at the top of the room swayed from side to side, its light flickering.

The Soul-Devouring Carving Blade in Xu Zihuang's hand, which had been trembling slightly, suddenly erupted with intense azure light as if in a death throes. The azure light formed a ferocious face in the air, roaring madly.

But when touched by the deep purple flames on Xu Zihuang's left hand and the blackish-purple lightning on his right, the ferocious face in the blue light immediately blurred and became indistinct.

Wisps of black energy evaporated and disappeared. Meanwhile, the cyan light on the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade began to become purer and softer.

The entire process was brief. Soon, the last wisp of black energy on the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade quietly disappeared, and the azure light emanating from its body became as clear as water, without a trace of impurity. The originally dark body of the carving blade transformed into something resembling azure crystal.

The flames and lightning on Xu Zihuang's hands gradually subsided, and the first thing he felt when his fingers touched the skin of the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade was a warm and gentle aura. Immediately afterwards, an extremely rich and vigorous life force gradually merged into his body.

An unprecedented feeling of comfort spread throughout his body. Xu Zihuang felt that every tiny part of his body was groaning with happiness, greedily absorbing the rich life force emanating from the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade.

The meridians become more elastic, the internal organs become stronger, the bones become harder, and the whole person seems to be undergoing a qualitative change.

The most noticeable effect was on his meridians. Although his meridians were not directly widened, the ever-increasing resilience made Xu Zihuang completely certain that his meridians could withstand even greater impacts from soul power.

The blue light continuously washed over his entire body, cleansing every corner of his body from the inside out.

His physical attributes were already far superior to those of ordinary Soul Masters. After being baptized by this life force, his body's resilience would undoubtedly increase. His ability to withstand the age of Soul Rings would increase by at least a thousand years.

Chapter 44 First Meeting with Huo Yuhao

Once Xu Zihuang came to his senses, he quickly stored the exposed Life Gold into the storage soul tool on his wrist and used his soul power to absorb every bit of life energy that was spreading in the room.

Because the storage ring that originally contained the external soul bone, the Radiant Dragon Claw, was too conspicuous, he entrusted it to Yao Yang for safekeeping. He then replaced it with this bracelet-shaped storage soul tool.

He didn't take much with him when he left Moon Pivot Island.

He only had a few soul tools he made himself, some changes of clothes, and a thousand gold soul coins. The storage soul tool he carried was also a level five soul tool, and the space was more than enough for him.

This cultivation session lasted a full day and night. The cleansing of the life-giving energy of the Living Gold didn't improve Xu Zihuang's cultivation level, but it made him feel as clear and transparent as crystal, just like the Living Gold itself. Everything he had diligently cultivated over the past three years seemed to have merged and become a unified whole under the nourishment of this rich life-giving energy.

With this strange feeling, Xu Zihuang didn't even realize that he had entered a rare deep meditation.

When Xu Zihuang opened his eyes again, Linlong, who was sitting opposite him and guarding him, was instantly startled. Looking into Xu Zihuang's eyes, which were covered with brilliant golden patterns, even he, with his cultivation level, was momentarily stunned.

Within its crystal-clear gold, the pupils radiated a soft light, as if one could see a vast ocean within them.