Chapter 212: Heaven Dou City

Among everyone in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, the one whose Soul Core truly has a special nature is actually the Sword Douluo.

The Sword Douluo's Soul Core differs a bit from others; the others are basically condensed from the source of their martial soul.

In contrast, the Sword Douluo's Soul Core is condensed from the Seven Killing Sword and his own endless killing aura, appearing more ferocious, but its power is also more terrifying.

When the Sword Douluo's Soul Core successfully condenses, one feels a surge of sword qi soaring to the heavens, seeming utterly reckless.

The Dragon Lord likewise condensed a Soul Core, apparently boosting his strength, and he also has extensive research on martial souls and Soul Cores, giving Lin Gong many suggestions.

Yang Wudi, watching everyone's progress, felt a bit eager; he always considered himself adept at combat, so why hasn't his soul power reached the Title Douluo level?

Even Bone Douluo took time to return to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, praising the research on Soul Cores; especially after seeing the Sword Douluo's success, he immediately resolved to condense a Soul Core and compare it with the Sword Douluo's.

Bone Douluo ultimately condensed a very strange Soul Core—not the power‑type Soul Core he specializes in, but a dark‑type Soul Core, operating like a black hole.

As for Gold Eagle Douluo and Demon Ape Douluo obtaining the Ninth Soul Ring, Lin Gong and Dragon Lord She Po will jointly assist in hunting for it in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Whether Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo, both are very confident in the Soul Core on their bodies, not only feeling a great boost in strength but also possibly breaking through to higher realms in the future.

After the Soul Core research, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's strength increased dramatically again, this time a qualitative boost, with the sect gaining two more Title Douluo‑level experts.

Especially Sword Douluo, who simply entered seclusion to cultivate; it seems he gained many insights while condensing his Soul Core, yearning to advance his sword technique and sword Dao to deeper levels.

Seeing Sword Douluo's teacher like this, he intends to use this insight, plus the effect of the Clear Heart Three Leaf Grass from back then, to test whether he can break his own limits again.

However, Ning Fengzhi seems more cautious than before; whether Gold Eagle Douluo or Demon Ape Douluo, only a few senior members of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect know, and it hasn't been widely publicized.

Gold Eagle Douluo, named Lin Xiang, is a middle‑aged man who looks unusually stern, clad in golden armor, proud as if finely carved.

Demon Ape Douluo appears more rugged, his body extremely robust, and he is very fierce and domineering in dealings, previously always working with Bone Douluo on matters of punishment and guarding.

After these two broke through to Title Douluo, they became extremely low‑key; even their families were not informed of the breakthrough, they simply continued cultivating.

Yang Xiong could no longer manage all this, so he left the sect together with Lin Gong, planning to wander around Heaven Dou City for a while, ready at any moment to face the city's upheaval.

Of course, whether the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect or the Body Sect, all are tight inside and loose outside; especially Ning Fengzhi, who has already prepared to gather massive forces to deal with Heaven Dou City's disturbances.

If the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Body Sect are still relatively leisurely, the whole Heaven Dou City, after this period of fermentation, is nearly a chaotic mess.

And the Shrek Academy seems to be the core of this vortex.

Since the Shrek Academy revealed that it hides a Ten‑thousand Year Transformed Soul Beast, major forces have intentionally or unintentionally begun probing the academy, and even many teachers and students inside have been bought.

Liu Erlong has always treated Xiao Wu as their own daughter, so they would never let anyone covet Xiao Wu, especially since Liu Erlong's temperament is extremely fiery; their nickname back then was "Horn of Slaughter".

After repeatedly disciplining those who tried to infiltrate the Shrek Academy a few times, the surroundings seemed to calm a bit, but everything again felt like the calm before a storm.

Now the Shrek Academy has Liu Erlong and Flanders, as well as Zhao Wuji, a top Soul Douluo, and a Golden Iron Triangle formed by Liu Erlong and two others; they basically possess Title Douluo‑level combat power, and beneath Title Douluo there is no strength to provoke the Shrek Academy.

Title Douluo are extremely rare worldwide, most concentrated in the Spirit Hall and several major sects, so no lone Title Douluo cause trouble at the Shrek Academy.

But within just half a month, Heaven Dou City added over a thousand Soul Grandmasters, putting great pressure on Emperor Xue Ye and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

Moreover, these Soul Grandmasters are varied, including many ordinary wandering cultivators, some experts from medium and small sects, and even many masters from Star Luo Empire sects, dazzling the eyes.

Seeing the situation become increasingly chaotic, the Shrek Academy grew more dangerous, and even Flanders and Yu Xiaogang felt great pressure, as if the whole Heaven Dou City was roiling with hidden currents.

Unfortunately, now both Yu Xiaogang and Flanders have no idea how to handle this situation.

The Ten‑thousand Year Transformed Soul Beast is a treasure of the Soul Grandmaster world, so coveting it is entirely normal, but unfortunately neither Flanders nor Yu Xiaogang seem able to draw any external aid.

Originally, Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong's backing, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, had already been annihilated, even bringing many troubles to Yu Xiaogang.

As for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, it has been extremely low‑key lately; since the rumor spread, the sect hasn't issued any news, neither claiming to covet the Ten‑thousand Year Soul Beast nor to dispatch personnel to assist.

As for Tang San, he is now racing hard, intending to use all his strength to return to Heaven Dou City.

Even the Spirit Hall hasn't released any news, neither saying they will capture the Ten‑thousand Year Soul Beast nor showing the usual lofty righteousness.

In the Crown Prince's residence, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe now appears in women's clothing, tall and strikingly beautiful, especially wearing palace robes, looking exceedingly noble.

This person is Qian Renxue, also her original appearance.

In front of her stood four masters; one was the Spirit Vulture Douluo who originally attacked the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and another, a skinny middle‑aged man in black, was Ghost Leopard Douluo.

Besides those two, there were two more present, looking extremely similar; beyond clothing, their faces, movements, and builds were alike, and each held a staff, exuding great presence.

These two are top experts of the Spirit Hall, the Sixth Offering Qian Jun Douluo and the Seventh Offering Demon‑Subduing Douluo, all Ninety‑Six‑level elite, wielding the Coiling Dragon Staff.

The Coiling Dragon Staff is also a top‑level Tool Spirit, likewise an ultimate power‑type martial soul, in every respect not inferior to the Clear Sky Hammer.

At this moment Qian Renxue's expression was grim, looking displeased: "Is that woman really that eager? Now isn't the best time to launch a Heaven Dou Palace Coup."

"The previous Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect war clearly made Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi suspect an insider in the Heaven Dou Imperial Family; Emperor Xue Ye has been investigating in secret, but he is now far more cautious than before."

"Ning Fengzhi is also much more cautious; my good teacher has been busy with sect affairs lately, giving me less instruction, likely also suspecting internal problems within our Heaven Dou Imperial Family."

"The grass has already been startled; at a time like this, if a Heaven Dou Palace Coup occurs, the chance of success is probably not that high."

After the four below heard this, Ghost Leopard Douluo hurriedly spoke: "Your Highness, the Pope has already made all arrangements. Taking advantage of the Ten‑thousand Year Soul Beast appearing in Heaven Dou City, the Spirit Hall has already inserted a large number of Soul Grandmasters in small groups into the city. Once Emperor Xue Ye dies, we can immediately seize the palace; then, with a single call from Your Highness, the Heaven Dou Empire will be ours for the taking."

Qian Renxue remained silent for a moment before speaking: "I don't recommend acting now; Emperor Xue Ye has clearly strengthened his guards lately, so even if I wanted to meet him it would be troublesome, let alone kill him, since after all Emperor Xue Ye is also a Soul Douluo."

Ghost Leopard Douluo quickly replied: "Your Highness, you can rest assured; Pope His Holiness has also prepared in advance. We have already pre‑made a Forbidden Poison; killing even a single Soul Douluo with it is no problem, and moreover Emperor Xue Ye has neglected cultivation these years, his body is not as strong as in his prime, making it an ideal chance for us to poison him."

Qian Renxue shook her head: "I always feel the matter isn't that simple; it seems a bit strange, and I fear there may be other variables."

"Moreover, the whole Heaven Dou City has seemed odd lately; although we have placed many Soul Grandmasters undercover, I still feel something is off."

"Within a few hundred li, are there other variables? What is the current state of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect? Has the so‑called Tang Sect's Tang Hao appeared?"

Ghost Leopard Douluo said: "Your Highness, within a few hundred li there are no extra Title Douluo masters; the only one who could truly intervene is Dugu Bo."

"The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has recently all retreated into the sect, as the last great war also dealt them a heavy blow; they need time to recover. The Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo cannot even be found, rumors say both are in seclusion healing."

"As for Tang Hao, I haven't found any concrete news, but Tang San has already gone to Gengxin City with Titan; Tang Hao should also be protecting from the shadows, which is a heaven‑sent opportunity for us."

"By then our side will have four Title Douluo, especially with the Sixth Offering and Seventh Offering present; even if the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and Tang Hao show up, they cannot reverse their defeat."

"Then we can split into three forces: one side, in the name of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, will send people to the Shrek Academy to capture the Ten‑thousand Year Transformed Soul Beast; another contingent will directly eradicate the so‑called Tang Sect, wiping out any trace of the Clear Sky Sect; finally, the two Offerings will personally assist you in seizing the palace and obtaining the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire, achieving three goals at once."

Qian Renxue closed her eyes, carefully calculating every aspect and variable of this Heaven Dou Palace Coup.

At this moment Qian Renxue suddenly asked: "Where is Dugu Bo now? He was the biggest variable when we last attacked the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; I don't want Dugu Bo to affect our overall situation."

Ghost Leopard Douluo said: "Your Highness, Dugu Bo comes and goes without a trace, but according to our latest information, he should now be on Cloud Mist Mountain of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. If you have any reservations, you could pre‑emptively capture Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng, so we won't fear Dugu Bo's hesitation."

Qian Renxue showed a faint smile: "You've thought it through quite thoroughly; every aspect is calculated perfectly."

Gui Bao Douluo hurriedly said, "I dare not claim credit; this was all carefully devised by Pope His Holiness and the Elders, and it will be absolutely fail‑safe."

Qian Renxue let out a cold snort: "That woman does think things through quite well; her main goal is merely to seize the one hundred thousand‑year Soul Beast amid the chaos. I feel something is off now; Heaven Dou City seems unusually calm. I'll think it over again and must confirm the plan has no issues."

Gui Bao Douluo hurriedly said, "Your Highness, the situation is extremely urgent; if the one hundred thousand‑year Transformed Soul Beast escapes, it will be very hard for us to capture it again."

Qian Renxue's face turned cold at hearing that.

The Qian Jun Douluo beside them barked angrily, "Do not disrespect the young miss. Whether the young miss makes a decision is not for you to speak about, nor is it for that woman to speak about; you only need to obey orders and act."

(End of chapter)