Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San as a disciple, with a ten-thousand-fold return for teaching him.

Compared to the original novel where Tang Hao had to cut off one of his legs and one arm, sacrificing his future potential and enduring immense pain to barely suppress his injuries, the treatment Tang Hao is now receiving is worlds apart.

Just as Tang Hao was receiving treatment and his chronic illness was being gradually eradicated, news of the Clear Sky Sect's closure and the legendary return of its former sect leader, Tang Chen, was sweeping across the entire continent's soul master world at an astonishing speed, like a hurricane.

Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, Clan Master's Mansion.

"Brother, the news is confirmed! Senior Tang Chen has really returned! The Haotian Sect has announced the reopening of its gates!"

The voice of the second-in-command, Yu Luomian, was filled with excitement: "Moreover, Xiao Gang and Liu Erlong are currently guests at the Haotian Sect!"

Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen stood with his hands behind his back by the window, looking at the undulating dragon-shaped mountain range within the sect, his eyes gleaming: "Senior Tang Chen... he is a legend on par with Qian Daoliu. With his return, the landscape of this continent is likely to change."

A proud smile appeared on his face. "As for Xiao Gang, it is an honor for our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan that he is able to associate with Senior Tang Chen and be treated as an honored guest. Not to mention, he is also Tang San's teacher. With this relationship, the friendship between our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Clan will only be deeper and stronger than before."

The Heaven Dou Empire Imperial Palace, the Star Luo Empire Royal Family, the Lower Four Sects...

Almost all influential Soul Master factions received this earth-shattering news immediately.

Shock! Unbelievable! Then came deep vigilance and calculation.

Tang Chen's reputation was legendary among the older generation of Soul Masters, while for the younger generation it was a myth living in legend.

His return not only means that the Clear Sky Sect has gained a pillar of stability, but also that the name "Clear Sky," which once overwhelmed geniuses of his generation and made even the Spirit Hall wary, will once again hang high above the continent, stirring up storms.

Numerous forces held meetings overnight, urgently adjusting their attitudes and strategies towards the Haotian Sect.

The Spirit Hall, the Papal Palace.

Ghost Douluo appeared in the center of the hall like a ghost, kneeling on one knee, his voice carrying an unusual solemnity: "Your Holiness, urgent report from the Clear Sky Sect. Tang Chen... has been confirmed to have returned. The Clear Sky Sect has announced the lifting of the mountain closure today."

Bibi Dong, seated on the papal throne, had a subtle ripple in the depths of her purple eyes, but her exquisite face remained as cold as ice.

Her fingers, gripping the scepter, tightened almost imperceptibly for a moment.

"Tang Chen..."

She uttered the name softly, her meaning ambiguous.

Ghost Douluo looked up and asked in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, with Tang Chen's return and the Haotian Sect's resurgence, the power structure is likely to undergo a dramatic change. Should our 'Soul Hunting Operation'... be postponed?"

Bibi Dong remained silent for a moment, the only sound in the hall being the gentle tapping of her fingertips on the armrest.

After a long pause, she slowly raised her eyelids, her purple eyes flashing with a chilling light, her voice resolute and without the slightest hesitation:

"The plan remains unchanged."

She leaned forward slightly, an invisible pressure emanating from her, and said, word by word:

"The target of this Soul Hunting Operation was never the Three Upper Sects."

"So what if Tang Chen returns? Times have changed."

Bibi Dong's gaze seemed to pierce through the thick walls of the Papal Palace, looking into the unknown depths of the continent, where a blood-red curtain was slowly being drawn back by her ruthless will.

Her initial plan was indeed to massacre the three upper sects. The Haotian Sect would retire and not need to participate, but the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had to be taken down.

However, influenced by someone, she changed her goals.

Whether Tang Chen and Haotian Sect return or not will not affect her plans.

Chapter 323 Early Assembly

Before the massive gray stone gate of the Haotian Sect, a biting mountain wind blew, causing the robes of the crowd to flutter.

Chen Luo, Liu Erlong, and Tang San were all ready and were saying goodbye to Tang Chen, Tang Xiao, and the others. They would first return to Shrek Academy and then set off for Seagod Island.

"Grandfather, Uncle, we'll take our leave now." Tang San bowed respectfully.

Tang Chen nodded slightly, his eyes filled with expectation: "The opportunity on Poseidon Island is rare, make the most of it."

He then looked at Chen Luo, his tone solemn: "Young friend Yu, I'm entrusting Xiao San to you. Once I've settled things within the sect, I might also take a trip to those overseas lands."

Chen Luo smiled and replied, "You're too kind, senior. I look forward to meeting you again."

Just then, a steady footstep came from inside the door.

Everyone looked over and saw Tang Hao striding out with the gait of a dragon and the stride of a tiger.

At this moment, he was completely different from when he first returned to the Haotian Sect.

Although the marks of time and hardship were still visible on his face, the deep-seated decadence and weariness had been swept away. His eyes were bright and piercing, his back was straight as a pine tree, and his aura was deep and heavy, without any sense of disorder. He seemed to have improved even more than before he was injured.

The once mighty Haotian Douluo has recovered about 70-80% of his former glory.

"Hao'er? Weren't you adjusting your state and preparing for seclusion?" Tang Chen asked.

Tang Hao walked closer, first bowing to Tang Chen and Tang Xiao, then looking at Chen Luo and Tang San with a complicated expression: "The hidden ailment in my body has been completely eradicated, and my soul power has also improved. I have indeed felt the opportunity for a breakthrough. Before going into seclusion, there are still some things I need to tell Xiao San. Once these are done, I will immediately return to seclusion."

Tang Chen nodded knowingly and didn't ask any more questions.

After a brief farewell, Chen Luo and his three companions bowed to Tang Chen and Tang Xiao in farewell.

Tang Xiao watched his younger brother and nephew's departing figures with a complex expression, a mixture of relief and indescribable sorrow and guilt.

He was fully aware of Tang Hao's experiences over the years and A Yin's current situation.

He really wanted to see Ah Yin, but as the head of a sect, he had heavy responsibilities and could not go as he pleased. He could only pray silently in his heart.

After descending the mountain, Chen Luo stopped at the village entrance.

"Brother Hao, Xiao San, we'll take our leave now."

Chen Luo said to Tang Hao and his son, "You two must have a lot to say and important things to do. Erlong and I will return to the academy first. Once you've finished your business, come find us at the academy."

Chen Luo knew that Tang Hao was going to give the soul bone left by Ah Yin to Tang San, and then, as in the original story, it would likely be transplanted to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

This is their family matter, and it's not appropriate for me to get involved.

Tang Hao nodded slightly: "Okay, thank you, Master. We'll be there shortly."

Tang San also respectfully said, "Teacher, Master's wife, see you at the academy."

The two parties then parted ways.

With Tang Hao and Tang San in tow, their figures disappeared on the other side of the mountains in a few leaps.

Chen Luo then took Liu Erlong's hand, and subtle ripples appeared around them. Their figures slowly faded as they headed towards Tiandou City.

Shrek Academy.

Shrek Academy today is nothing like it used to be.

The entrance is spacious, and although the building is not luxurious, it exudes a solid and profound academic atmosphere. The students coming and going are full of energy and have confidence in their eyes.

The legendary victory of the Shrek Seven Devils in the Soul Master Competition four years ago has laid an unparalleled foundation of glory for the academy.

The fact that Chen Luo and Liu Erlong became Title Douluos has raised the prestige of Shrek Academy by several levels. Some sects and forces do not have Title Douluos in charge, while Shrek Academy, a soul master academy, has two Title Douluos.

Furthermore, Dean Flander is rumored to be on the verge of reaching the Title Douluo level, which has attracted the attention of many forces, who are eager to send their talented disciples to Shrek Academy.

This foundation has surpassed many sects and forces on the continent, allowing Shrek Academy to firmly hold the throne of the number one soul master academy in the Heaven Dou Empire, and even subtly transcending the imperial system.

The Heavenly Dou royal family had made several overtures and attempts to win them over, but all were calmly rejected.

In the original novel, Yu Xiaogang was appointed as the Chief Soul Master of the Empire by Emperor Xueye, while Chen Luo had no need for such empty titles and looked down on the Heaven Dou royal family.

For Chen Luo now, these worldly positions of power hold no appeal whatsoever.

Shrek Academy's background is already astonishing enough: Chen Luo and Liu Erlong are backed by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the three upper sects. If Chen Luo is willing, he can become the new sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in no time.

Among the students, Tang San is backed by the Haotian Sect, the number one sect in the world, which has returned; Ning Rongrong is backed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; and Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing are backed by the Star Luo Empire's royal family...

Moreover, Chen Luo himself is a level 98 expert, a peerless powerhouse with combat strength comparable to a Limit Douluo. He alone is Shrek Academy's most formidable backer.

The forces of the Heavenly Dou royal family are not even worthy of getting involved.

Deep within the academy, on the edge of a simulated tropical rainforest training area.

Two young men emerged from the path, one after the other.

The man in front of them was well-proportioned and dressed in a fiery red outfit. His face still bore traces of his former weight gain, but his features were now quite handsome. He was none other than Ma Hongjun, who had successfully lost weight and undergone a remarkable transformation.

Behind him followed a tall, handsome young man with a gentle and calm demeanor; it was Yu Xiuyuan.

The two had just finished their cultivation, and their bodies still carried the aura of active soul power.

"Xiuyuan, what level are you now? I feel like I'm not far from level 59!"

Ma Hongjun wiped his sweat and asked with a smug look on his face.

Yu Xiuyuan smiled slightly and said modestly, "I just reached level 58 not long ago. Fatty, you have better talent and cultivate faster."

"Hehe, that's right! But it's also thanks to the master and those experiences."

Ma Hongjun scratched his head, then a hint of nostalgia appeared on his face: "If it weren't for the master leading us to those places to fight desperately, and I had just relied on my own haphazard training, I would probably have only recently broken through to the Soul King realm."

I wonder how Third Brother is doing now, and what about Boss Dai, Xiao Ao, Zhu Qing, Rong Rong, and the others…”

Yu Xiuyuan nodded gently, his eyes filled with longing: "Yes, it's been a while since Teacher has come back. But there's still one year left of the five-year agreement, so we'll see each other again soon."

"No need to wait another year, let's gather in advance."

A familiar and calm voice suddenly rang out from ahead.

Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan were both startled and looked up abruptly.

On the open ground ahead, the space rippled like water, and two figures materialized from the void, quietly appearing.

It was Chen Luo, the teacher Yu Xiuyuan and the others had just been talking about, and his wife Liu Erlong.

"Teacher! Teacher's wife!"

Yu Xiuyuan's eyes widened instantly, his face breaking with immense joy. He shouted loudly and quickly stepped forward to bow, with Ma Hongjun following closely behind.

Looking at the two students in front of him who had grown rapidly and were much more composed, Chen Luo smiled gently: "It seems that neither of you has been slacking off, and you are getting closer and closer to becoming Soul Emperors."

Chapter 324 Blue Silver Entanglement Becomes History

The small courtyard behind the academy is quiet and secluded, with a few clumps of green bamboo concealing the simple and rustic houses. There are stone tables and benches in the courtyard, and the flower garden in the corner is thriving thanks to Liu Erlong's care.

This is where Liu Erlong usually cultivates and rests, but now it is about to become her place for seclusion and breakthrough.

Liu Erlong sat on the stone bench, her fingers unconsciously stroking the rim of her teacup, but her gaze remained fixed on Chen Luo opposite her.

They had just heard from Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan that Flander had indeed begun his seclusion to attempt to become a Title Douluo.