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After leaving the Ice–Fire Yin Yang Well, Davis spent more than half a month traveling back to Star Luo City. Upon arriving at the imperial palace, he delivered the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum and the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone to Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun.
Both of them were now Rank 93 Title Douluo. With these two immortal herbs, their cultivation and talent would advance even further.
He also informed them of Zhu Zhuyun's breakthrough to the Contra realm and the fact that she had obtained a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.
Hearing that even Zhuyun had acquired a hundred-thousand-year ring and spirit bone, Dai Tianxing couldn't help but sigh emotionally.
"Zhu Yun, that little girl… even she's now a Contra. Ah! It seems we truly are getting old."
"That's right… from now on, the world belongs to the young." Zhu Lingyun added.
But after accepting the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, she suddenly recalled something and quickly said to Davis:
"Oh right, Vis—there's a letter for you! It's from Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu, that little couple. And it's addressed specifically to you!"
She handed him a white envelope. Davis accepted it, wondering:
A letter from Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian? What could it be about? Don't tell me it's a wedding invitation?
But after noticing that the envelope was plain white—certainly not like a wedding card—he dismissed that idea and opened it. As he read, his eyes brightened halfway through.
Seeing his expression, Zhu Lingyun asked curiously,
"Vis, what's written in the letter? You look quite happy."
"Hahaha! I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise right after returning. The Three-Element Academies want to pledge allegiance to us!"
He handed the letter to Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun for them to read.
Ever since Davis destroyed Shrek Academy, most of the advanced soul master academies mistakenly believed the Spirit Hall was behind the attack and fell into panic, forming alliances for mutual protection.
The Godwind Academy, Blazing Academy, and Tianshui Academy were especially united—they truly shared the same fate.
But even then, the three academy deans still felt insecure. After learning that Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian were acquainted with the Star Luo Crown Prince Davis—and had a good relationship with him—the three deans reached a unanimous decision:
They would submit to the Star Luo Empire.
In exchange for protection, the Three-Element Academies would supply the empire with young soul master prodigies.
These academies were top-tier institutions, no weaker than the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. And unlike the spoiled nobles of the Heaven Dou Academy, those admitted into the Three-Element Academies were genuine talents.
For this reason, Davis felt tremendous excitement. His relationship with Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu had always been good, so he immediately agreed to accept them.
After Dai Tianxing and Zhu Lingyun finished reading the letter, they too were overjoyed. For the Star Luo Empire, every additional soul master was an asset—and a talented soul master was a treasure of immeasurable value.
Suppressing their excitement, they sat down with Davis guarding them and consumed the two immortal herbs, silently refining the medicinal power.
Once the refinement was complete, both smoothly pushed their soul power to the peak of Rank 93, just one step away from Rank 94.
More importantly, their cultivation talents improved dramatically. Their future breakthroughs would only become faster.
Dai Tianxing was confident—within three years, he would surely reach Rank 95 Title Douluo.
After his grandparents finished refining the herbs, Davis bid them farewell and returned to his Crown Prince's residence. There, he penned a letter formally accepting the Three-Element Academies' allegiance.
When he finished, he called out:
"Uncle Li!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
The steward Li Hu quickly approached. Under Davis' guidance, he had already reached Rank 85—a level he would never have dared dream of ten years ago.
Only because he had met Davis did he achieve such success.
"Your Highness, what are your orders?"
"Send someone immediately. Deliver this letter into Feng Xiaotian's hands. The faster, the better."
"As you command!"
Li Hu took the letter and rushed toward the territory of the敏之一族, clearly intending to have their speed-type soul masters deliver it as quickly as possible.
Inside the envelope, Davis also placed three rare medicinal herbs—top-grade treasures second only to immortal herbs—aligned with ice, fire, and wind attributes. He also included detailed instructions for their consumption.
These were gifts for Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Feng Xiaotian, a proper gesture to welcome them as they came to pledge allegiance.
After settling everything regarding the Three-Element Academies, Davis returned once more to the Ice–Fire Yin Yang Well. The trip took another half month.
By now, forty days had passed since he first left. During this time, Dugu Bo had taken Tang Yuehua to acquire her fifth spirit ring, along with a strong fifth soul skill. Her soul power had also risen to Rank 52.
Upon returning, Davis immediately asked about her new soul skill.
Giggles escaped Tang Yuehua's lips.
"Husband, my fifth soul skill is called Shadow-Form Replication!"
As she spoke, she released her martial soul. Her fifth soul ring flashed, and the soul skill activated.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Shadow-Form Replication!"
Five phantom Ruyi Rings appeared around her, gently floating and following her will.
She explained with a smile,
"Vis, this is my fifth soul skill. For every soul ring I possess, one phantom Ruyi Ring appears. These phantoms have the same attack power as my real martial soul, and I can control them freely with my thoughts.
I can even use them to cast soul skills, which multiplies my combat power several times over!"
Tang Yuehua looked immensely proud. With this skill paired with her Geng Metal Ring Domain, she felt confident she could challenge a Soul Sage.
Davis sighed inwardly:
If Yuehua-jie becomes a Title Douluo one day, and then uses Shadow-Form Replication… counting her real body, that would be ten Ruyi Rings. Ten overlapping Eight-Segment Light Wheels—what kind of terrifying power would that be?
Tang Yuehua continued,
"Though this soul skill is strong, it has one drawback—the more phantoms I control at once, the faster my soul power drains. With my current cultivation, I can maintain full combat for about three minutes.
But in those three minutes, even a Soul Sage might not be able to beat me!"
"Hahaha, Yuehua-jie, don't be greedy. Being able to fight a Soul Sage at Rank 52 is already incredible. Don't push your luck like a snake trying to swallow an elephant." Davis teased.
It was indeed an exceptionally powerful soul skill.
(End of Chapter)