Chapter 140: The Rematch

The Fifth Soul Ring can absorb Soul Rings that are at least twenty‑thousand years old.

"Kid, your luck's not bad."

Saying that, Du Gu Bo suddenly closed in and stood before Tie Li, his soul‑power‑infused palms constantly drifting over Tie Li's body.

"Your physique exceeds the normal range for a Soul Master; the Fifth Soul Ring can absorb over twenty‑thousand‑year rings, reaching the limit of a normal Soul Master's Sixth Soul Ring."

Tie Li at that moment also sensed the changes in Du Gu Bo and Yang Wudi.

By using Immortal Herb to breakthrough, the two of them will undoubtedly become far stronger than in the original timeline.

"By the way, after escaping Fenglei Sect you hid in Tian Dou Royal Academy—are you trying to use the academy's connections to reclaim the sect's lost lands?"

Du Gu Bo's ties with the Tian Dou Imperial House are not shallow; with a little inquiry he can obtain information on Tie Li, so he asked an extra question.

At this point Tie Li could only grit his teeth and nod; since he bears the title of a Fenglei Sect heir, his actions must naturally relate to it.

Yang Wudi, hearing that Tie Li joined Tian Dou Royal Academy to reclaim the sect's lost lands, thought it perfectly normal; back then he was only a member of the Four Ring Soul Sect, and being noticed by the Tian Dou Imperial House was undoubtedly due to his talent.

From the Imperial House's perspective, trading a genius Soul Master's future for present gain is a gamble, and it depends on whether the house is willing to bet.

If it were the former Purple Thunder Hammer Soul Master, the house might not abandon current benefits, but with the present Thunder Dragon Hammer Soul Master, it's a different matter.

"Your strength is still insufficient; even if you retrieve the sect's lost lands, you cannot rebuild the sect, and you might even provoke the Spirit Hall's retaliation;

For now you only need to train step by step; once you become a Seven Ring Soul Saint, you can attempt to reclaim the lost lands, and with the Imperial House's aid, reestablish Fenglei Sect."

But the future Fenglei Sect is destined to bear the Tian Dou Imperial House's seal.

Yang Wudi said the latter half in his mind, and for the current Tie Li, it is one of the few and acceptable options.

His situation in the Broken Clan is far better than in Fenglei Sect, yet perhaps one day he will also fall under the Tian Dou Imperial House, solely for his family's inheritance and continuation.

"Staying at Tian Dou Royal Academy is a good choice for you; at the very least you're safe and it provides a training environment," Du Gu Bo said.

He thought Tie Li would leave with the Broken Clan, so he made that remark deliberately.

"Tian Dou Royal Academy is a good destination for you right now," Yang Wudi added.

Tie Li placed himself in the role of a Fenglei Sect heir and began to contemplate.

After brief negotiations, he planned to return to Tian Dou Royal Academy.

But Du Gu Bo had him first solidify things here; in a few days, he would take Tie Li to obtain the Fifth Soul Ring.

Yang Wudi drew a drop of blood from Tie Li's fingertip, combined it with nearby Immortal Herb, brewed an antidote, and handed it to Du Gu Bo.

Yang Wudi and the other have been away from the Broken Clan for a long time; now they need to rush back.

This time Yang Wudi's gains are substantial; upon returning, he will certainly devise ways to boost his clan's strength.

Du Gu Bo returned to Tian Dou Royal Academy, intending to give Immortal Herb to Du Gu Yan.

After ingesting Immortal Herb, Du Gu Yan will surely reach Forty Level, and then take the two of them to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Soul Beasts.

However, Du Gu Yan's expression was not pleasant at this moment.

During the Team Soul Battle against Shilake Academy, they lost, and even their prized Bi Lin Snake Poison was countered.

"He clearly can counter Bi Lin Snake Poison; why didn't we see him use it back at the academy?" Du Gu Yan whispered.

The Shilake team, when they were still at Tian Dou Royal Academy, were members of the Second Team and occasionally sparred with the First Team in Team Soul Battle, but Tang San never employed abilities beyond his martial soul and soul skill.

In Tang San's view, this level of Soul Battle is merely to smooth out teammates, increase mutual rapport, deepen his standing in the team, and let teammates become familiar with his fighting style.

As Tang San's master's teacher, he advised Tang San to primarily use his martial soul's own soul skill.

But this time is different; it's no longer a simple spar, but a venting of the humiliation suffered at Tian Dou Royal Academy.

Defeating the strongest First Team of Tian Dou Royal Academy is the best revenge.

The defeated First Team wore sour looks; they had intended to prove themselves before Teacher Qin Ming, but instead became a stepping stone for Shilake Academy.

"It seems they held back before, not giving their all against us," Osoro said, his face flushing; he had previously mocked Shilake as a Second Team losing to a First Team as normal, but now felt ashamed.

"Their squad now has an unfamiliar girl who can coordinate with Dai Mubai to use a Soul Fusion Technique, but she seems to resent Dai Mubai," Yufeng said.

In the Soul Battle arena, as a Flying Soul Master he holds air superiority and can observe the opponent's moves.

Zhu Zhuqing's icy demeanor combined with her fiery figure always attracts most of the opposite sex; Yufeng couldn't help but linger on her, naturally noticing something off between them.

"If you devote more thought to cultivation, perhaps you wouldn't be the first eliminated," Ye Lingling's voice sounded in his ear.

"Rather than curse fate here, better to cultivate earnestly and strive to win next time."

At this moment Du Gu Bo also arrived at Tian Dou Royal Academy and happened to see the seven members of the First Team.

Sensing the shift in the team's atmosphere, Du Gu Bo merely frowned.

"Grandpa!"

Seeing Du Gu Bo, Du Gu Yan's gloom instantly lifted, and she cheerfully approached him.

At this moment Yufeng nudged Yu Tianheng's shoulder with his elbow, a mischievous grin on his face.

"Boss, aren't you just going over to say hello?"

"Mind your mouth."

Du Gu Bo nodded at Yu Tianheng and the six others, considering it a greeting, then left with Du Gu Yan.

"Grandpa, where are you taking me?"

"Grandpa has brought you something good this time, it can help you breakthrough to Forty Level and boost your strength."

Du Gu Yan's face brightened upon hearing that, and she immediately recalled today's Soul Battle, mentioning how Tang San had broken her Snake Poison.

"Someone broke your Bi Lin Snake Poison?" Du Gu Bo said, a hint of surprise in his tone.

However, unlike in the original timeline, he did not harbor murderous intent toward Tang San; after witnessing Yang Wudi's tactics, Du Gu Bo realized there are people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens, and regarding Tang San, who could break Bi Lin Snake Poison, he felt more curiosity.

"Indeed, my Bi Lin Snake Poison was actually broken by him using realgar wine."

"No problem; later Grandpa will teach you a more potent Snake Poison, surely restoring your face."

(End of Chapter)