"Never thought that at thirteen years old, my soul power would reach rank fifty. It really… feels like a dream."
On the road toward Sunset Forest, Zhu Zhuqing felt the changes in her body and couldn't help sighing emotionally.
Last night, after absorbing the third soul bone of her life, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power successfully broke through rank fifty, making her the youngest Soul King in history.
"Have you decided what kind of soul beast you want to hunt this time?" Zhou Sidong asked with a smile.
"Not yet." Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "Let's look around as we go. We'll eventually find something suitable."
"Oh right, about the Strength Clan's matter…" Zhu Zhuqing suddenly asked.
"It was indeed my doing," Zhou Sidong admitted without hiding anything.
"I'm not blaming you. The Strength Clan wanted to kill you, and that Tang Hao even conspired with them for the same reason. If you hadn't taken action last night, I'm certain we would've run into a Soul Douluo-level expert like Grandpa Tailong on the road today. By then, we'd be facing another fierce battle!"
Zhu Zhuqing had personally witnessed Zhou Sidong's battle with Tang Hao the day before. That scene only strengthened her resolve to grow stronger — only then would she be qualified to be Zhou Sidong's woman.
"I grew up in a noble clan. I've seen all kinds of underhanded tricks and the darkness behind them. Tang Hao may be a titled Douluo, but his son was the one acting recklessly. After you and Xiao An injured him, he completely lost his mind and wanted you dead. If Teacher and you hadn't been there, I'm sure Tang Hao would still be clinging to us relentlessly." Zhu Zhuqing said with emotion.
At this, Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, then tightly grasped Zhou Sidong's left hand."From now on, no matter what you do, I'll support you unconditionally."
Zhou Sidong stopped walking, gazing at Zhu Zhuqing with deep affection and a gentle smile."Thank you, Zhuqing."
He wrapped both arms around her slender waist, lowered his head to kiss her, and afterward the two walked hand in hand into Sunset Forest to search for a suitable soul beast for her fifth soul ring.
Sunset Forest was the same as when they had entered half a year ago — not a bit changed.
"Zhuqing, after you finish absorbing your fifth soul ring, I'll have Xiaoxue hide it for you. To outsiders, you'll still appear to be a Soul Sect," Zhou Sidong said.
"You're worried we'll draw attention?" Zhu Zhuqing instantly understood.
"Tall trees catch the wind. Last time, your absorption of a ten-thousand-year soul ring as your fourth caused a huge uproar in Heaven Dou City. I don't want the two of us becoming public figures again. Before long, the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament will begin. That will be your real chance to shine." Zhou Sidong chuckled.
"I understand." Zhu Zhuqing nodded. She agreed — she didn't want the attention either.Thinking back, she acquired her fourth soul ring here only half a year ago. Yet now she was about to obtain her fifth. Her speed of advancement would shock both young and old.
"There's movement."
Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing stood back-to-back, vigilantly scanning their surroundings.
The trees in the forest trembled. A shadowy purple figure leaped rapidly among the branches, its agility catching Zhu Zhuqing's attention immediately.
They had barely set foot in the forest, and yet a suitable fifth soul ring practically delivered itself.
Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance and split up.
Both leapt into the air, landing atop the treetops in an instant.
Ahead, the purple shadow moved with lightning-like speed, darting around as if deliberately showing off its agility before the two.
"Fourth Soul Skill — Youming Yinsha Zhen!"
In a flash, Zhu Zhuqing activated her Youming Lingmao possession. Ten slender black cat claws extended from her hands, her figure becoming faint and blurry. Then—two Zhu Zhuqings appeared on the field!
Seeing this, Zhou Sidong suddenly had a bold idea.
"Zhuqing, I'll guard the outside. This one's all yours!" Zhou Sidong shouted.
The two Zhu Zhuqings turned back simultaneously and nodded firmly.This was her second time facing a ten-thousand-year soul beast.
The beast—slender and swift among the trees—struggled as it was surrounded front and back by the two Zhu Zhuqings. It had never imagined a human girl could be this fast!
The chase grew intense, the previously quiet Sunset Forest suddenly filled with noise.
When the purple shadow charged toward Zhou Sidong, its true form was finally revealed.
A Youming Lingmao—a ten-meter-long ghostly purple Nether Cat. Its powerful limbs stepped lightly upon leaves as if creating ripples across a lake. Such agility—neither Zhou Sidong nor Zhu Zhuqing had seen its like before.
"A Youming Lingmao… Zhuqing, you two really are fated."
Zhou Sidong laughed.
On this continent, spirit masters' martial souls could be anything — beasts, plants, even farming tools.
But according to Xiaoxue, this Youming Lingmao had a true cultivation of 25,000 years. It was absolutely perfect for Zhu Zhuqing's fifth ring.After being tempered by the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well, Zhu Zhuqing's body, like Zhou Sidong's, could withstand soul rings far beyond ordinary limits.
"Sidong, it's heading your way!" both Zhu Zhuqings shouted at once.
"Good timing!"
Six soul rings lit up beneath Zhou Sidong's feet — and the sixth was a brilliant, blood-red 100,000-year ring!
The Youming Lingmao froze in shock mid-run.
At that moment, Zhou Sidong's third soul ring lit up, and countless tiny Shihun Mozhu spiders emerged from the surrounding trees. They opened their maws and spat out emerald-green webs.
Before the Youming Lingmao could recover, it was wrapped into a giant dumpling.
"Meow! Meow!!"
The Youming Lingmao howled in pain as it crashed to the ground.
The spiders' webs were unbelievably tough — only the beast's head remained exposed.
"Zhuqing, it's yours."
Zhou Sidong withdrew his rings and handed the bound Youming Lingmao to her.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded gratefully, kissed his cheek, then dragged the wrapped beast to a nearby clearing.
The Youming Lingmao was swiftly executed, its aura completely fading.
A pitch-black soul ring rose before Zhu Zhuqing, flames of determination burning in her eyes. She sat cross-legged, four soul rings lighting beneath her. Under soul power's pull, the black ten-thousand-year ring settled atop her fourth ring.
She closed her eyes, beginning the long absorption process…
—
By sunset, Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.Someone was already waiting.
"You two finally returned!"
Teacher Sun hurried over from the academy gate.
"Teacher Sun, why so anxious?" Zhou Sidong asked.
"Someone is looking for you," Teacher Sun said.
"Who?" Zhou Sidong asked.
"Lady Yuehua, Master of Yuexuan in Heaven Dou City."Teacher Sun's expression was serious. "This Yuehua is no ordinary figure. Rumor has it she has ties to the long-hidden Haotian Sect. When you see her later, remember to—"
Teacher Sun rambled on, but Zhou Sidong didn't listen at all.
In his mind, Tang Yuehua had only come for one thing —Tang Hao's soul bone.
"Then Tang Yuehua must be here for the soul bone," Zhu Zhuqing said calmly.
She had already absorbed it — actually, both Haotian Sect inherited soul bones were now hers.What did that imply?
It meant the Haotian Sect's heritage… was completely severed.
"I'll just tell her the soul bone was sold." Zhou Sidong smirked. Yesterday he'd gone to Heaven Dou's grand auction and sold off the useless soul bones he had. Turned out to be a good decision.
—
Heaven Dou Royal Academy – Guest Hall
In the hall, Tang Yuehua sat elegantly in a silver robe.Facing her, Meng Shenji and the other two chief education officers personally attended — they dared not slight a person of her background.
"Lady Yuehua, forgive my boldness, but may I ask what business brings you to our academy seeking Zhou Sidong?" Meng Shenji asked politely.
Tang Yuehua's face was cold as frost.Just thinking about meeting Zhou Sidong made her furious — this was the boy who crippled her second brother's leg, and nearly killed him!
Too bad she wasn't a soul master and couldn't avenge him.
But for the sake of the sect's inheritance soul bone, she had no choice but to come and demand its return.
"It's just a small matter. Nothing that requires Chief Meng Shenji's concern." Tang Yuehua replied dispassionately.
Seeing this, the three chiefs silently prayed for Zhou Sidong.
He was always stirring trouble — and now he'd offended Tang Yuehua of all people.
Moments later, Zhou Sidong entered the hall.
He saw the three chiefs and, for the first time, met Tang Yuehua.
Tang Yuehua was a stunningly beautiful, refined woman. As the young lady of Haotian Sect and Master of Yuexuan, she possessed elegance and dignity that made even silence radiate authority.
The only person Zhou Sidong had seen with such natural presence was his mother.
"Did you offend Lady Yuehua somehow?" Meng Shenji pulled him aside and whispered.
"No." Zhou Sidong shook his head. He offended Tang Hao — not Tang Yuehua.
"Then why is she here so angrily?" Bai Baoshan muttered in confusion.
"How should I know?" Zhou Sidong shrugged innocently.
"You truly didn't offend her?" Zhi Lin Soul Douluo asked again.
"No, truly not. Gentlemen, she's waited long enough. She shouldn't have to wait because of me." Zhou Sidong said.
With that, the three chiefs exchanged glances, then left the hall after greeting Tang Yuehua.
Now, only Zhou Sidong and Tang Yuehua remained.
They stared at each other in silence.
"So you are Zhou Sidong?" Tang Yuehua's sharp gaze pinned him in place.This thirteen-year-old boy — the same age as her nephew Tang San — had beaten her brother so terribly he had to sever a leg to escape. Unbelievable.
"Junior Zhou Sidong greets Lady Yuehua."He knew she had come with ill intentions, but he still saluted respectfully.
"You're not like the other students at this academy. At least you have some manners." Tang Yuehua said coldly.
"My seniors and juniors are all playful at home." Zhou Sidong smiled lightly. Then he asked, "May I know what brings Lady Yuehua all the way to the academy to look for me?"
Tang Yuehua stared at him for a long time, then asked flatly:"Zhou Sidong, are you pretending to be stupid, or do you truly not know? Do you not understand why I'm here?"
"Quite the opposite — I really don't know." Zhou Sidong continued feigning ignorance.
"Return my second brother's soul bone." Tang Yuehua extended a hand, suppressing her anger.
"Your second brother?" Zhou Sidong frowned.
Seeing him continue pretending, Tang Yuehua's chest rose and fell rapidly with fury.
"Tang Hao?"
At last Zhou Sidong spoke, and Tang Yuehua immediately stood straight, face darkening.
"So it was you!" She clenched her fists.
"Lady Yuehua, to be frank, that soul bone has already been sold." Zhou Sidong said casually.
"S-sold… sold?" Tang Yuehua's mind went blank.
Before coming here, she had imagined countless possibilities —Zhou Sidong kept it,absorbed it,gifted it,used it as leverage…
But she never imagined he would simply sell it.That soul bone was a Haotian Sect heritage treasure!
"You… that soul bone is extremely important to me. How could you just sell it like that?"
Facing her accusation, Zhou Sidong remained unfazed.
"Why not ask Tang Hao? Before he came to kill me, did he ever consider whether he would die?"
"You…" Tang Yuehua gritted her teeth. "My second brother already lost his left leg! You must understand, doing this means standing against the Haotian Sect!"
"You keep calling it a heritage treasure. But more than ten years ago, Tang Hao was expelled from the Haotian Sect.Naturally, the soul bone on him left the sect as well — it no longer belongs to the Tang family." Zhou Sidong countered.
"You're twisting words!" Tang Yuehua snapped.
"I'm simply stating the truth. Lady Yuehua, let me advise you — don't try to pressure me with the Haotian Sect, and don't talk about revenge. The ending Tang Hao met will be the fate of anyone who comes seeking trouble with me next." Zhou Sidong said calmly.
Tang Yuehua's brows tightened even further.
"Zhou Sidong, I'm giving you a chance. Don't refuse a toast only to drink a punishment." She said through clenched teeth.
Ever since she took charge of Yuexuan and gained influence in Heaven Dou City, even royalty treated her with respect.Yet today, she was repeatedly confronted and belittled by a thirteen-year-old boy.Her brother and nephew's injuries were all tied to him.She felt powerless — if only she were a soul master like her brothers!
Otherwise she would've fought Zhou Sidong already.
"Lady Yuehua, people need dignity, just like trees need bark. The ones without either are Tang Hao and Tang San. If I'm not mistaken, Tang San is your nephew, yes?" Zhou Sidong asked.
"So what?" she replied coldly.
"Tang San coveted Senior Dugu's immortal herbs. Tang Hao even wanted to kill Senior Dugu. In the end, they lost everything — one lost an arm, and both lost all face." Zhou Sidong said mercilessly.
"If you're only here to talk nonsense, save it. I came for the soul bone. Tell me — who did you sell it to?" Tang Yuehua asked again, her voice making the air turn cold.
"Business is business. Money in one hand, goods in the other.Sorry — I cannot disclose that." Zhou Sidong sat down and ignored her.
"You— Zhou Sidong, don't go too far!" Tang Yuehua finally exploded.
"Too far?"
Zhou Sidong stared directly into her eyes. Tang Yuehua felt chills down her spine.
"W-what are you doing?" She stepped back. She saw killing intent in his eyes.
"When Tang San and Tang Hao forced Senior Dugu to hand over immortal herbs and beat him nearly to death — were they going too far?When Tang San dragged Shrek Academy's people to demand herbs from me — were they going too far?When Tang Hao conspired with the Strength Clan to kill me — tell me, was that not too far?" Zhou Sidong pressed.
Tang Yuehua's heart trembled. She collapsed onto a chair, sweating, biting her lip, unable to speak.
"If someone hasn't suffered, they have no right to preach kindness.Since I was six years old, Yu Xiaogang began scheming against me.Your nephew and second brother pressured me again and again.Did they think I wouldn't get angry? That I wouldn't kill them?
Replace me with anyone else on this continent — you know perfectly well what the outcome would've been." Zhou Sidong said coldly.
At this moment, Tang Yuehua deeply regretted coming here.
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