Chapter 263: Heading to the Extreme North

After some time, based on the residual aura of the Hidden Weapon, Tang San soon found the corpse of the Death Demon Spider in a patch of grass; the air reeked of stench, and there were no other Spirit Beasts around.

The Hidden Weapon inside the Death Demon Spider contained the deadly poison refined by Tang San, and the Hidden Weapon he threw had entered directly into its brain through its eye; even with its powerful strength, it could not escape the outcome of death.

"It is just a pity that neither of the two Spirit Beasts dropped a soul bone." After a sigh, the Soul-Devouring Eight Spider Lances extended and submerged directly into the corpse of the Death Demon Spider.

A few quarters of an hour later, he retracted the Eight Spider Lances.

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Opening his eyes, the desire for power in the depths of Tang San's pupils became even more intense.

"It is just a pity that I do not know what changes have occurred in the Sunset Forest; I cannot continue to stay here, I had better go back and see my aunt first." After taking a deep breath, Tang San set off on his return journey.

A few days later, in a town outside the Sunset Forest, a disguised Tang San walked in with large strides.

He soon heard of the latest major event in the Spirit Master world.

"Soul Spirit, what is this thing?" Tang San's expression tightened, "Shi Quan has actually published a new theory again."

"It looks like I can only wait until night to sneak in; with your clumsy investigative methods, you dare to show off your meager skills in front of me, a disciple of the Tang Sect?"

Tang Yuehua sighed slightly; although she hated Shi Quan, she had to admit Shi Quan's talent, as the Soul Spirit theory had already spread across the entire continent within a short period of time.

A few days later, outside Yuexuan.

After Tang San finished listening, his expression also became somewhat solemn.

"You are talking about Soul Spirits?" While speaking, Tang Yuehua led Tang San to a chair to sit down.

"Yes, I have been cultivating bitterly recently, and I heard this news by chance; Aunt, what exactly is this Soul Spirit?"

In the room, Tang Yuehua suddenly opened her eyes and looked out the window; she walked quickly to the window and opened it—creak—the cold wind whistled, and Tang San's figure leaped in.

Tang San patted Tang Yuehua's back gently, and the tense string in his heart could not help but loosen a lot, "Aunt, I heard that Shi Quan founded a new theory?"

"However, could the unusual movement in the Sunset Forest have anything to do with this Soul Spirit of his? The news here is still too scarce; since these people know about this matter, Aunt must certainly have more detailed information."

"That is good, that is good." Tang Yuehua hugged Tang San tightly.

"There are actually so many hidden sentries hidden outside Yuexuan?" Tang San's brows were tightly locked; this time he did not enter Yuexuan directly, but first observed outside Yuexuan for a period of time, only then discovering that there were quite a few hidden sentries concealed outside, paying attention to the people entering and leaving Yuexuan at all times.

"It seems they must have guessed that Tang Yin is me. Fortunately, I changed into another disguise."

He did not expect that Shi Quan could actually create such a shocking product.

Tang San said softly: "I just went to cultivate, don't worry Aunt, I said that before I have the strength, I will absolutely not go to take revenge."

Then a cold sneer appeared on the corner of Tang San's mouth, "Exactly, if his mind is all focused on researching theories, then the speed of his strength improvement will definitely be affected."

Tang San did not have the slightest hesitation; he left the town quickly and strode toward Heaven Dou City.

Especially after hearing that Shi Quan had even obtained the protection of a Spirit Beast, and that his soul power had actually reached a Breakthrough to Spirit Saint, Tang San's heart sank even further.

"Aunt." Tang San's voice, as faint as a mosquito's, kept coming from outside the window.

"Xiao San, you are back." Tang Yuehua looked at Tang San's slightly weathered figure, her heart full of heartache, "Xiao San, where have you been during this time?"

Tang San sneered, went to a hotel two streets away from Yuexuan to open a room, and waited until the dead of night before sneaking out of the room, creeping all the way to the outside of Yuexuan, and entering Yuexuan silently.

The quota of one thousand Soul Spirit contracts per year had even become a target for a large number of Spirit Masters to fight over.

"The speed of improvement is still too slow, it seems I must speed it up." A cold light flashed across Tang San's blood-colored pupils.

After chatting with Tang Yuehua for a while longer, Tang San found an excuse and left Yuexuan silently.

On the other side.

Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

"Xiao Quan, the matter you asked Xue Qinghe to investigate has been investigated clearly." Dugu Bo walked from outside the house into the research institute.

Shi Quan stopped what he was doing and looked at Dugu Bo, "How is it?"

"It is about the same as you thought, that Yu Xiaogang was indeed rescued by Liu Erlong." Dugu Bo nodded and handed the information he had investigated to Shi Quan.

"I have to say, this Liu Erlong has great courage; she played a trick of 'hiding in plain sight' on everyone, and she hid the person directly in Lanba Academy."

Neither the Heaven Dou Empire nor the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan expected that Yu Xiaogang had never left Heaven Dou City from beginning to end, and had been holed up in Lanba Academy the whole time.

"Good." Shi Quan nodded and put away the news he had investigated.

Qian Renxue was already almost on his boat, and now he was preparing to win over Bibi Dong; the biggest problem in winning over Bibi Dong was Yu Xiaogang, and he had to find a way to destroy Bibi Dong's love and persistence for Yu Xiaogang.

"Grandpa Dugu, please go to Lanba Academy to help me monitor the two of them for a period of time, and find a way to record their lives; I will have use for it later."

"No problem." Dugu Bo nodded, "I see that you have handled your affairs almost completely; when are you planning to set off for the Extreme North?"

"Probably in these two days; news came from Xue Qinghe's side that Xue Ye already has the idea of passing the imperial throne to him. After I return from the Extreme North, I plan to add more fuel to the fire to see if I can help him stand firmly on his feet."

"You handle the affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire as you see fit. Actually, I have never understood why you are so attentive to this Xue Qinghe." Dugu Bo shook his head.

"Grandpa, you will understand sooner or later."

Three days later.

Shi Quan, Ye Lingling, and Gu Yuena set off on their trip to the Extreme North. The Extreme North was freezing cold; Dugu Yan had a fire-attribute martial soul, so going to the Extreme North was not suitable. Moreover, the purpose of this trip was to lobby the Bingxue Erdi to become Ye Lingling's Soul Spirit, which would not take too long, so Shi Quan did not bring her on this trip.

Leaving Heaven Dou City, the three of them flew directly toward the north.

Heading north all the way, the three of them did not travel slowly; as they advanced, the surrounding air gradually began to become colder and colder.

Like blades, especially while flying, the surrounding biting cold wind whistled and scraped. It was just that all these cold winds were isolated outside by Shi Quan using his soul power.

Shi Quan's body was special, with the Nine Yin Nine Yang Divine Art protecting his body from within, so he would not feel the slightest cold even in the world of ice and snow.

Gu Yuena went without saying; only Ye Lingling had a slightly weaker resistance to the cold, but with the Water Dragon King Torso Bone, even if it was weak, it was not weak to any great extent, and with Shi Quan's protection along the way, she did not feel much.

Another day later.

The group had already passed the extreme northern border of the Heaven Dou Empire and entered the edge of the Extreme North.

Within a thousand miles around, it was a desolate, snow-white scene; except for that extreme cold, this snow-white landscape where "a thousand mountains lose their birds, ten thousand paths lose human traces" was still exceptionally charming.

A casual breath would instantly turn into white mist, slowly merging into the ice and snow.

Ye Lingling also changed into a fur coat and could not help but complain: "The temperature in this Extreme North is really low."

Tian Meng's figure emerged from Shi Quan's body, transformed into the figure of a little boy, and landed on Shi Quan's shoulder.

After the Soul Spirit research succeeded, Shi Quan immediately converted both Tian Meng and Yin Lao, who were in his mind, into Soul Spirits.

After the conversion, Tian Meng possessed the ability to change his physical appearance.

Tian Meng held his head high and said, "If this were before, I would have called this temperature hot; this place is still far from the true cold. Wait until we go further inside for a while, then I'll let you know what a world of ice and snow really is!"

When his eyes looked toward the depths of the Extreme North, they were full of infatuation and deep affection, and he shouted excitedly, "Extreme North, I, Tian Meng, have finally returned! Bingdi, I am back!"

"Since you're back, then lead the way," Shi Quan said, tilting his head to look at Tian Meng.

Tian Meng's expression faltered, and he replied awkwardly, "I don't know the way."

"You don't know the way?"

Looking at Shi Quan's puzzled gaze, Tian Meng hurriedly explained, "Boss, I really don't know the way. Actually, I spent most of my time sleeping before. Boss, you also know that our Ice Silkworm Clan has no combat power at all. Although my age is high, I still couldn't escape the limitations my bloodline placed on me, so my understanding of the Extreme North is actually not much. However, as long as we keep walking toward places that are getting colder, there will definitely be no problem."

Upon hearing this, Shi Quan could not help but be speechless; he shook his head helplessly and prepared to continue deeper for a while longer before deciding.

The biting cold wind accompanied by a snowstorm shrouded the world, which also had a significant impact on the trio's travel speed.

Shi Quan suddenly remembered that in the original story of Douluo Dalu II, Tian Meng seemed to be able to use something to lure Bingdi out, so he immediately looked at Tian Meng, "Tian Meng, don't you have any special method to lure Bingdi over first?"

"Boss, my power has all been absorbed by you; I really have no way," Tian Meng's expression faltered, and he chuckled mischievously, "Boss, just because I have no way doesn't mean you don't."

Shi Quan immediately realized, "You mean for me to use Simulation to become you and lure Bingdi over?"

Tian Meng nodded hurriedly, "As long as that fellow Bingdi senses my aura, she will definitely rush out from the core circle of the Extreme North without stopping."

"That is also a way," Shi Quan nodded.

This Extreme North is truly a bit large, and this fellow Tian Meng doesn't know the way. Wandering around like this, there is no telling how much time will be wasted. If a guide could be found, it would be much simpler...