Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

Then, he took out two large bath tubs, poured in buckets of clean water from his storage soul tool, followed by two bottles of medicinal liquid. Then, he activated a heating soul tool with his soul power, releasing intense heat.

First, put water into a wooden bucket. It doesn't take long for the water to heat up to a comfortable temperature. Then, put water into another bucket.

"That bath tub is my spare. If you don't mind, you can use it. The medicinal liquid in it helps relieve muscle and bone fatigue and is also effective for your kind of muscle and bone injury."

After finishing all this, Ning Rongrong pointed to one of the bathtubs and said...

She made ample preparations before coming to Shrek Academy, and since she was a bit of a germaphobe and didn't like using things in hotels, she brought a lot of personal items, including this bathtub.

"Thank you."

After wiping the blood off her legs with a damp towel, Zhu Zhuqing did not refuse Ning Rongrong's kindness. She thanked her and, with Ning Rongrong's help, soaked in one of the bathtubs.

The warm sensation made her feel very comfortable, and even the stinging sensation in her legs was relieved.

"Sister Zhuqing, what do you usually eat?"

Looking at the iceberg floating on the water over Zhu Zhuqing's side, and then at her own hidden reef, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask as she sank a little deeper into the water.

She couldn't believe that Zhu Zhuqing, with such a perfect figure, was only twelve years old; most adult women didn't have such a domineering figure.

"Don't call me 'sister.' My birth month is relatively early, the last month of the year. I might have to call you 'sister' then."

As for what I eat on a daily basis, there's nothing special about it. My appearance is mainly due to family genetics and the influence of my martial spirit.

Zhu Zhuqing guessed why Ning Rongrong asked this question, because she was often asked about it privately by some female classmates when she was in the junior soul master academy.

But there was nothing she could do about her figure; basically, all the women in her family looked like that, including her two older sisters.

"I really envy your family."

Ning Rongrong was so envious she felt a little sour. If it were just a slight difference, she wouldn't care, but the difference was several levels, which made her feel inferior.

"Was that the Heavenly Demon Sword Saint's Eight Steps that you used this afternoon? I heard that it's said to be the fastest within eight steps, capable of breaking through all soul techniques."

With a shift in her thoughts, Ning Rongrong recalled Zhu Zhuqing's speed and agility that afternoon, guessing that it was the Heavenly Demon Eight Steps used by that Heavenly Demon Sword Saint.

"My eldest sister married the Heavenly Demon Sword Saint, who gave some of his self-created soul skills as a dowry to our family, and I learned some of them."

It is said that the Eight Steps of the Heavenly Demon were created by the Heavenly Demon Sword Saint specifically to counter the Holy Spirit Sword Technique. When mastered to its peak, it allows one to transcend the dimensions of space and time, forcibly breaking through the Holy Spirit Sword Technique's Twenty-Three.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't mince words and briefly explained the matter of the Eight Steps of the Heavenly Demon. In any case, these things didn't need to be kept absolutely secret, and the Heavenly Demon Sword Saint didn't need to keep them secret either.

Just like the Holy Spirit Sword Saint's Holy Spirit Sword Technique, the ultimate move can penetrate the realms of space and time. Many people know this, but knowing it is one thing, cracking it is another.

"It's about space and time again. How did those geniuses manage to create these self-created soul skills? How can the gap between people be so vast?"

Ning Rongrong's mind went blank; she couldn't understand it at all.

We are all human beings, with two eyes and one mouth. How could such an unreasonable person as Tianjiao appear?

"The root cause should lie in the power of will, such as sword intent. The Holy Spirit Sword Saint was the first prodigy, and the Sword Douluo was the first to become a god by relying on his own power. Their common point is the way of the sword."

The greatest secret lies in the fact that all the subsequent prodigies also possessed extremely high swordsmanship.

Zhu Zhuqing was very persistent in using her sword intent to guide her soul power to condense a sword aura at her fingertips. It was also a shortcut for her to become a strong person.

"What's going on between you and that lecherous tiger? Did you have a falling out?"

With a quick glance around her eyes, Ning Rongrong asked a rather sensitive question.

She wasn't blind, so she could naturally see that there was a deep conflict between Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai. Neither of them wanted to talk to the other, and that lecherous tiger even ignored Zhu Zhuqing and was preparing to pursue her.

What's going on with this young couple?

"He is my fiancé, but I am very disappointed in him and I don't like the engagement. It seems that he doesn't like me or the engagement either."

I don't want to go back to that empire or that family. It's better for me to stay at the academy as a teacher from now on."

Resting her head on the edge of the bathtub, Zhu Zhuqing's mind went blank. She had an urge to settle down here, and even after graduating from the academy, she could stay and become a teacher.

Overall, it's better than going back to that family.

Leaving aside the conversation between the two women, on the hilltop behind the village, Tian Hao was pretending to study the Blood Tear while waiting for someone to arrive.

"Since you've come, why not meet me? Are you hiding here because you're up to something shady?"

Sensing a familiar aura, Tian Hao said calmly.

"Who are you? What are you doing at Shrek Academy?"

A figure appeared and sat down opposite the stone table; it was Tang Hao.

Tang Hao stared intently at the refined-looking man in front of him, very wary.

Although this person only possessed the soul power aura of a Soul Saint, he still gave off a faint sense of threat, clearly indicating that he was a powerful individual, and a prodigy at that.

How come this person is at Shrek Academy?

What exactly is their purpose?

"This is my hometown, why can't I stay here?"

"The people at Shrek Academy and you right now are all outsiders. Don't you find it funny that you're asking this question?"

While continuing to study the blood tear, Tian Hao remained calm and composed, seemingly unconcerned about the surging soul pressure revealed by Tang Hao.

These words stumped Tang Hao. He had thought this person had come to Shrek Academy with some purpose, but it turned out that the person was a local.

This shouldn't be false. Someone as strong as the other party wouldn't stoop to lying. Am I just being paranoid?

"Let's have a friendly spar!"

With a thought racing through his mind, Tang Hao decided not to waste any more words. He wasn't good at verbal communication, so communicating with the Clear Sky Hammer would be more practical.

"No interest. You're not a prodigy, there's no point in fighting you."

Without hesitation, Tian Hao refused. He had no intention of starting a war with Tang Dachui at this time, nor was it necessary. There would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"You look down on me?"

Tang Hao was furious; the other person's words clearly looked down on him.

The strong cannot be humiliated!

Putting down the blood and tears in his hand, Tian Hao looked up at Tang Hao for the first time, and shook his head after carefully examining him.

"Although I have never fought against anyone from your Haotian Sect, I do know a bit about your sect. Your self-created soul skills are outdated. If you have any new methods, I would like to spar with you."

Judging from your appearance, you are a rigid and conservative person, lacking innovation. You probably only have the Haotian Sect's methods, perhaps a little more refined and profound.

Sparring with an opponent like you will yield no results; it's a pure waste of time and soul energy.

These words made Tang Hao's face turn red with embarrassment, but he had no way to refute them.

Although he has improved many of the sect's self-created soul skills over the years, they are essentially still the same and there is really no innovation.

"Fight me."

With a determined glint in his eyes, Tang Hao needed to demonstrate absolute strength to defeat this person as a warning before he could leave with peace of mind.

"Give me a reason to take action."

Seeing the determination and fighting spirit in that expression, Tian Hao indicated that he needed a reason.

“If the younger one is beaten, the older one should naturally stand up and demand justice. This is a matter of course.”

Standing up, Tang Hao manifested the heavy Clear Sky Hammer, his fighting spirit surging.

It's rare to encounter such a formidable opponent; it would be a shame not to have a friendly spar.

"I didn't bully your son, what justice do you want from me?"

Completely bewildered, Tian Hao couldn't understand where this guy got the nerve to say such a thing.

In the original work, Zhao Wuji's actions were indeed a bit excessive. It's normal for him to be beaten, but he didn't hurt Tang Shenwang. Why are you jumping out to ask me for justice?

Are all parents this brave these days?

Aren't you afraid that I, as a teacher, will make things difficult for your son?

Tang Hao remained silent for a moment, then swung his Clear Sky Hammer at the enemy.

We absolutely have to fight today, whether you like it or not!

"You're asking for it, aren't you?"

Pushing aside the swinging Haotian Hammer, Tian Hao made a grasping motion in his hand, and a long sword appeared in his hand. His figure disappeared like a ghost, and when he reappeared, he was already behind Tang Hao.

"I told you long ago that your Haotian Sect's methods are outdated, but you wouldn't believe me."

After putting away his longsword, Tian Hao made a comment and sat back down on the stone bench, fiddling with the chess pieces on it.

"I don't know what you and the Haotian Sect are planning to do at Shrek Academy, and I'm not interested in knowing, but I don't like getting involved in trouble."

Flander's twenty-year lease is about to expire. Judging from his poor appearance, he definitely won't have the money to renew it. Moreover, he has big ambitions. This year, he has gathered seven students, so he will definitely have some ideas. He will leave afterward, and from then on, Shrek Academy will have nothing to do with me.

I was just dragged along by Flanders to be a nominal teacher at the academy; I'm not a real teacher there. You don't need to try and intimidate me; that won't work.

"Of course, as long as Shrek Academy is here, I will protect them."

As he moved the chess pieces, Tian Hao spoke and made a promise.

If you don't say something, it won't be easy to fool this guy away.

"What was that sword technique called?"

Touching the bloodstain on his throat, Tang Hao stared intently at the person before him, gaining a deeper understanding of their strength.

Although he didn't unleash his full power just now, and didn't even use his Martial Soul True Body or the Great Sumeru Hammer, he was still no weakling.

However, it was smeared on his throat so fast that he couldn't react in time.

If the other party hadn't shown mercy, that blow would have severed his neck.

The feeling of impending death made his heart pound.

"Evil-repelling Sword Technique!"

After giving a casual reply, Tian Hao didn't pay much attention to it.

After giving someone a deep look, Tang Hao turned and left without lingering.

Although the attempt to intimidate them failed, they did receive a promise from the other party, so it wasn't a complete waste of time.

However, Tang Hao remembered this humiliation and would come back to learn from it after he became a god.

"Not even a word of apology, truly befitting someone from the Haotian Sect."