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

The intense shock made Urokodaki instinctively hold his breath, and he couldn't help but whisper, "Young Master?"

Xu Zihuang felt his spiritual power nearly double in his spiritual sea, and his heart was filled with surprise.

He received such benefits from only a small portion of the life force overflowing from the Gold of Life.

This further solidified his belief.

He must make a trip to the Star Dou Great Forest before Huo Yuhao. If he can get Ilex's help, he can completely integrate this Life Gold into his spiritual sea.

"Elder Lin, how long have I been cultivating?" Xu Zihuang asked Lin Long as he got up and went to the window to lift the curtain.

What came into view was a huge port, with rows of giant ships moored around it, and the port square was bustling with people.

"Have we already arrived at the South China Sea coast of the Star Luo Empire?"

“Young Master, you have been cultivating continuously for almost half a month. This ship arrived at the Star Luo Empire seven days ago. Fortunately, you finished your cultivation today,” Linlong said with a wry smile.

"That's good." Hearing this, Xu Zihuang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

There are still nearly two months before Shrek Academy begins accepting students, so he has plenty of time.

They arrived at the deck of the giant ship one after the other, where there were many crew members carrying cargo back and forth.

They were traveling on a merchant ship that traveled between Moon Pivot Island and the Star Luo Empire, and would be docked at this port for a period of time.

It was precisely for this reason that Xu Zihuang's cultivation had never been interrupted.

Xu Zihuang did not waste any time here. He went to a nearby city of the Star Luo Empire to rest briefly, bought some supplies, and then parted ways with Linlong.

This was a decision that had been discussed before we set off.

The war between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire has ended, and the Star Luo Empire is relatively safe. After all, it was originally the most powerful of the three great empires of the Douluo Continent.

Moreover, the situation in the Moon South Islands is also quite delicate. It's always good to have an additional Soul Saint stationed on Moon Pivot Island.

To minimize any possibility of revealing information about his origins, he did not carry the flying soul tool he had used before.

After all, that flying soul tool used the latest soul tool technology from the Sun Moon Empire.

Left with no other choice, he had to resort to the most primitive method: renting a horse-drawn carriage and making his way to Xingluo City.

Although Xu Zihuang came from a noble family, he was never the kind of person who was pampered and couldn't endure hardship. His three years of imprisonment and the subsequent three years of rigorous training on Yue Shu Island had already forged his resilient character.

Even on the bumpy carriage, he remained immersed in his cultivation and didn't feel that time was passing slowly.

Fifteen days passed in the blink of an eye. Lifting the curtain of the carriage, the massive outline of a majestic city could already be seen in the distance.

Before us lies the capital of the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City, a city with a history spanning tens of thousands of years.

When the carriage was still some distance from the south gate of Xingluo City, Xu Zihuang took out ten gold soul coins from his soul tool and tossed them to the coachman.

"Let's stop here, no need to go into the city."

As they approached Xingluo City, the coachman drove slowly to avoid offending any important figures within the city. He happily accepted the gold soul coins, readily agreeing to Xu Zihuang's request.

"Yes, Soul Master."

Xu Zihuang, who had been tempering his body with various rare and precious herbs since childhood, had very few impurities in his body. Even though he was traveling in a hurry, he didn't look tired or weary at all.

With his long, flowing black hair cascading over his shoulders, his steady gait exuded an air of aloofness and independence. His understated, form-fitting black attire further accentuated his perfectly sculpted muscles.

But as soon as he stepped off the carriage, strange silver lines suddenly appeared between his eyebrows, and he instinctively covered his forehead.

A series of fragmented images flashed through my mind.

Perhaps it was because his mental strength had improved after three years of cultivation, or perhaps it was for other reasons.

A strong thought suddenly arose in his mind: to rush to the Star Dou Great Forest immediately.

"Could it be related to that silver-scaled beluga whale? What exactly is the image that's flashing through my mind?"

Frowning as he gazed at the Star Dou Great Forest located northwest of Star Luo City, Xu Zihuang had many questions in his mind.

He took a deep breath and no longer hesitated.

He channeled his soul power, and with a few flashes, he quickly disappeared in the northwest direction outside Star Luo City.

But when a golden palace came into view, his gaze froze. To be precise, it was the figure that emerged from it.

A small, thin figure quietly slipped out through the back door on the north side of this magnificent mansion.

He was a boy who looked to be eleven or twelve years old. He was of moderate build, dressed in a simple, clean gray cloth outfit, and carried a small bundle on his back. His short black hair was neat and tidy, and his small face revealed a determination far beyond that of ordinary people.

Gently closing the back door, the boy quickly took a few steps before abruptly stopping and turning back to look at the Duke's mansion. A deep hatred shone in his dark blue eyes.

“Mom, watch over me from heaven. No matter how hard I try, one day I will come back and trample everything here under my feet. From now on, I will take your surname and become Huo Yuhao.”

After saying this, he took one last deep look at the Duke's mansion, turned around, and left without looking back.

"The plot has changed again. Huo Yuhao's departure time from the White Tiger Duke's mansion has been brought forward?!" Xu Zihuang subconsciously clenched his fists, then slowly relaxed them.

It's not too late!

Chapter 45 The Wind Baboon That Almost Killed a God

Standing amidst the dense foliage of a towering tree, Xu Zihuang silently watched Huo Yuhao's slender figure gradually disappear from sight.

He took out a finely detailed map made of sheepskin from his storage soul tool, examined it carefully, and then headed towards the Star Dou Great Forest.

After meeting Huo Yuhao, his desire to go to the Star Dou Great Forest not only did not dissipate, but became even stronger.

Therefore, he decided to enter the Star Dou Great Forest before Huo Yuhao.

With Huo Yuhao's physical abilities and his level 10 soul power, it would take him at least six days to travel from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion to the Star Dou Great Forest. However, by channeling his soul power, he could arrive in less than a day.

If nothing unexpected happens in the Star Dou Great Forest, he will have enough time to return and stay by Huo Yuhao's side to intercept him.

Although it's uncertain whether Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Electrolux will appear as before, this is the safest method.

He could only try his best.

The scenery on both sides rushed past, and as Xu Zihuang moved at high speed, a few strands of purple hair on his forehead and temples fluttered. A rare hint of anxiety appeared in his usually calm and deep eyes.

He, who should have been imprisoned for life, became like a butterfly after regaining his freedom, disrupting the original plot.

Only then did he realize how foolish his initial thoughts had been.

Huo Yuhao, who embarked on his journey with resentment towards Duke White Tiger, was completely unaware of this.

The temperature in the central part of the continent is significantly lower than that in the Southern Islands. Especially in this desolate wilderness, shrouded in dense forest, the air is filled with a chilly atmosphere.

The sunset glow filtered through the dense foliage, painting the forest near the Starry Sky Forest in a golden-red hue.

On a branch, several plump squirrels were carrying fresh nuts in their front teeth.

But in the next moment, this peaceful and serene scene was abruptly shattered.

The steady footsteps suddenly echoed here, treading on the withered leaves and branches on the ground, and a tall figure appeared in the shade of the tree, calming his breathing.

"We've finally arrived."

The person who arrived was Xu Zihuang, who was heading to the Star Dou Great Forest.

In the day he traveled from Xingluo City to the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest, he covered at least a thousand miles. However, with his formidable physique, he only experienced slightly rapid breathing.

The soul power consumed during the journey was roughly equal to the soul power that he recovered on his own, and his soul power remained at its peak.

This is the advantage of having innate full soul power; both the speed of cultivation and the speed of soul power recovery far exceed those of ordinary soul masters.

If hard work were enough, what would be the point of having geniuses?

This statement, though arrogant, is not without reason.

If success could be achieved simply through hard work, then titled Douluo would not be so rare on the Douluo Continent.

Looking around, Xu Zihuang spotted a dilapidated wooden sign covered in moss.

"You will enter the Star Dou Great Forest 50 kilometers ahead. There are soul beasts there. Please be careful."

Turning his gaze away from the wooden sign, Xu Zihuang turned around again and continued his journey into the Star Dou Great Forest.

This time, however, he was much more cautious than before, and his pace slowed down.

In recent years, the quality of soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest has been getting higher and higher, and it is now possible for soul beasts to appear in this area.

The air gradually became cooler, but along with the coolness came a strange sense of oppression.

Out of caution, Xu Zihuang subconsciously circulated his soul power and used his martial soul.

His originally clear, deep purple eyes instantly turned into a brilliant gold. But strangely, no spirit rings appeared around his body when he released his martial spirit.

Using a Martial Soul without revealing its Soul Rings is actually a special method of using a Martial Soul, which can only be achieved by a Soul Master with extremely strong control over their own Martial Soul.

Of course, there are always exceptions. Many powerful sects with long-standing traditions also have the means to release their martial spirit while concealing their soul rings.

For example, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which claims to be the number one auxiliary weapon spirit sect on the continent.

Xu Zihuang maintained a steady pace throughout.

As night approached, the light grew increasingly dim. But this had no effect on him, who possessed the Golden Eye Martial Soul. This was one of the reasons why Xu Zihuang dared to enter the Star Dou Great Forest at night.

However, he wouldn't be reckless enough to venture too deep into the Star Dou Great Forest. After all, only by staying alive can one have infinite possibilities.

He was just trying his best, not risking his life.

As they continued their journey, the main road disappeared. They were surrounded by dense forest, the air becoming even fresher, yet a heavy atmosphere seemed to emanate from the depths of the forest.

Before long, Xu Zihuang noticed out of the corner of his eye several black figures passing through the canopy of several giant trees around him.

With the powerful dynamic vision of his Golden Eye Martial Soul, he clearly captured the appearance of these black figures.

They were baboons, each about a meter tall, with brownish-yellow fur and brown eyes. They had unusually long arms with sharp claws, protruding canines from their mouths, and powerful hind legs that pushed off the tree trunks. One of them attacked Xu Zihuang from a concealed angle.

"A wind baboon with ten years of cultivation?" Xu Zihuang raised an eyebrow. According to the normal plot, Huo Yuhao encountered this kind of soul beast and almost died.

Unfortunately, the wind baboons, which were difficult for Huo Yuhao to resist, could be easily destroyed by him.

Xu Zihuang stood there quietly, as if he hadn't noticed anything at all. But just as the wind baboon stretched out its claws behind him to grab his neck, he unexpectedly dodged to the left, perfectly avoiding the attack.

When its attack missed, the wind baboon became enraged, baring its teeth.

At that very moment, Xu Zihuang's counterattack arrived.

His long, slender right leg shot up and stomped down hard. The surrounding air even seemed to whistle sharply.

"Bang—" Before the wind baboon could react, its perfectly good head had been crushed into a pile of minced meat.