Chapter 76: Do You Know Where Tang San Is?

Tiandou Diguo Imperial Palace.

In the great hall, Ning Fengzhi reported to Emperor Xueye: "Your Majesty, news has arrived from the Xingluo Diguo; they are willing to ally with our Tiandou Diguo to jointly resist the Spirit Hall."

"Hmm, that is excellent! Sect Master Ning, regarding the alliance between our two empires, please oversee it personally to ensure everything proceeds smoothly!"

Emperor Xueye nodded with relief; the Spirit Hall's ambitions were blatantly clear, and the Tiandou Diguo alone could not stand against it.

He looked at Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, seated below, and asked in confusion: "Qinghe, what are you thinking?"

Xue Qinghe's face was heavy as he replied: "Reporting to Father Emperor, what worries your son is that once war breaks out, it is always the innocent common people who suffer."

Before Emperor Xueye could respond, Ning Fengzhi, seated opposite Xue Qinghe, spoke with a humble attitude: "Your Highness! If we do not ally with the Xingluo Diguo and seize the initiative, we will likely be defeated one by one by the Spirit Hall in the future. At that time, with the Spirit Hall unifying the continent, will the common people not fall into an even more desperate situation, suffering greatly?"

"Although the Spirit Hall has ambitions, it would not go so far as to place the common people in dire straits..."

Xue Qinghe was about to express his own opinion, but Emperor Xueye's stance seemed to lean more towards Ning Fengzhi's proposal to start the war.

"Qinghe, I know you are compassionate and cannot bear to see the people suffer."

"But, a long pain is worse than a short one! To completely eradicate this crisis, we must only face the threat of the Spirit Hall directly to restore peace to the world."

"Regarding this negotiation for an alliance with the Xingluo Diguo, you and Sect Master Ning shall be fully responsible!"

Xue Qinghe's true identity was Qian Renxue, the young master of the Spirit Hall; she did not wish to see the two great empires unite against the Spirit Hall, nor did she wish to witness innocent people being swallowed by the smoke of war.

"Your son obeys your decree!"

She could only outwardly obey Emperor Xueye's decree, but inwardly she was secretly furious: "Bibi Dong, this is the good deed you have done!"

Leaving the great hall.

Ning Fengzhi said to Xue Qinghe: "Your Highness, the envoys sent by the Xingluo Diguo are Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing of the Seven Devils."

Xue Qinghe nodded; during the All-Continuum Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, he had greatly admired the performance of the Seven Devils.

"So it is them; these Seven Devils of Shrek, each one is outstanding, a leader among men!"

"Alas, I never expected that after Tang San came out of Slaughter City, his entire personality would change so drastically."

"Not only did he kill Ma Hongjun, one of the Seven Devils, but even Dean Flender and Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang were..."

The massacre that occurred at Shrek Academy had already caused a huge uproar throughout the entire Tiandou Diguo.

"Teacher, if Tang San cannot serve the empire, what should we do?"

Facing Xue Qinghe's question, Ning Fengzhi's face darkened, and he replied decisively: "He is indeed a rare talent! But even the sharpest sword, if it cannot be controlled by us, must not be allowed to become a sharp blade in the hands of an enemy."

"Hmm!"

Xue Qinghe knew deeply that Tang San and the Spirit Hall were irreconcilable.

She had thought he would become an asset to the Tiandou Diguo, but she never expected such a thing to happen.

For the Spirit Hall, this was actually an unexpected piece of good news.

And the Spirit Hall also learned of this news.

"Xiaogang... was killed by Tang San...?"

Hearing this terrible news, Bibi Dong could not help but tremble all over.

Yu Xiaogang was her first love, and also the man she loved most in her life.

She had always harbored illusions, hoping that one day she could reconcile with him.

Now, her hope was completely shattered.

"Tang San!"

Bibi Dong, filled with grief and anger, spoke sternly to Zhou Yu in the room: "Zhou Yu, no matter what method you use! This Emperor will make Tang San unable to seek life and unable to seek death!"

"Your subordinate obeys!"

Zhou Yu knew that at this moment, Bibi Dong was like a volcano ready to erupt at any time; for the safety of his own brother, she absolutely could not be provoked.

He hurriedly took his leave and turned to walk out of the Pope's room.

"Tang San, what on earth has driven you mad!" Zhou Yu was puzzled and confused; to say Ma Hongjun deserved death was understandable.

But he never expected Tang San to strike and kill Flender and Yu Xiaogang.

"Fortunately, Erlong is safe..."

This time Liu Erlong managed to escape death, and Zhou Yu's heart was full of relief.

A few days later, Zhou Yu arrived at Tiandou City.

In the Spirit Hall's Soul Hunting Operation, one team of Spirit Masters was personally trained by Zhou Yu and equipped with Desert Eagles.

Ning Fengzhi would surely suspect his identity, so he quietly infiltrated Shrek Academy.

Taking advantage of the night, he came to Liu Erlong's window.

Exhausted in body and mind, she lay on the bed, her face full of deep sorrow.

— Knock knock

Hearing the sound from outside the window, she could not help but raise her head, a hint of something strange flashing in her eyes.

"Lin Yu..."

Seeing that the person outside the window was Zhou Yu, who had a special relationship with her, Liu Erlong almost cried out.

She hurriedly got up, ran quickly to the window, and opened it.

Zhou Yu quickly jumped into the room, suddenly spread his arms, and tightly embraced this pitiful woman before him.

No words were needed; deep affection was contained entirely within the embrace.

After a while, Zhou Yu slowly lifted that tear-stained face and said softly: "I'm sorry! I came too late!"

Liu Erlong shook her head gently and asked through sobs: "Lin Yu! Sect Master Ning said... you might be a spy for the Spirit Hall!"

"..."

Zhou Yu's heart gave a start. He gazed at her with deep affection: "Do you... believe it?"

Liu Erlong shook her head slightly amidst her sobs, then buried her face deep into his chest, as if seeking a shred of comfort.

In truth, Zhou Yu knew that if she had believed Ning Fengzhi, she would not have opened the window to let him in just now.

Yet, deep within his heart, an overwhelming sense of guilt toward her arose involuntarily.

Back then, blinded by hatred, he had not considered Liu Erlong's feelings at all.

But as they had shared many deep exchanges, the emotions between them had grown day by day, becoming ever more profound.

Zhou Yu silently vowed in his heart that he would never let this woman suffer any harm again.

He had once thought of killing Yu Xiaogang with his own hands, but because of Liu Erlong, he had hesitated to act.

No one expected that Yu Xiaogang would ultimately die at Tang San's hands.

To comfort Liu Erlong, Zhou Yu decided to stay here tonight.

He held her close, lying on the bed, until she fell asleep...

The next day, he decided to go to the palace to meet Qian Renxue.

"Do you know where Tang San is?"

Qian Renxue gazed at Zhou Yu. She had always been curious how he knew so much intelligence that even the two great empires and the Spirit Hall did not.

However, everyone has their own secrets.

Qian Renxue greatly admired Zhou Yu, so naturally she would not ask questions she should not.

"He should be in the Sunset Forest!"

Zhou Yu could be certain that Tang San was definitely at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in the Sunset Forest.

(End of this chapter)