Reunion with Hu Liena"Poseidon?"
Everyone present gasped in surprise.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the golden trident in Dai Yao's hand with surprise and doubt. As the sect leader who had been passed down on the continent for many years, he had only heard of the legend of 'god', let alone seen the weapon of the god.
The aura flowing from the golden trident instilled in him a sense of awe and reverence, as if a majestic and sacred deity was looking down upon him, wielding the trident.
"The secrets of the gods are known to few on the continent. Legend has it that they are the new realm reached by human soul masters after breaking through their limits, sitting atop the clouds, overlooking all living beings. And the sea god should be the deity who protects the sea. Dai Yao, how did you obtain this divine artifact?"
After a long while, Ning Fengzhi finally asked.
Dai Yao smiled and explained:
"The Poseidon Island we are visiting this time is the place where the Poseidon passed on his legacy. Everyone who sets foot on the island must pass the Poseidon's test."
"Zhu Qing, Rongrong and the others are undergoing the Red-level Eight Trials. Each time they complete a trial, they are not only rewarded with one level of soul power, but their soul rings are also increased by one thousand years. That's why our soul power levels have increased so quickly, and that's why Rongrong's first and second soul rings have turned purple."
"I see. Dai Yao, what about you? What kind of assessment did you receive?"
Ning Fengzhi suddenly realized, and then asked Dai Yao again.
Before Dai Yao could speak, Ning Rongrong's lips curled up slightly. She glanced back at Dai Yao, her eyes shimmering with tears, then looked at Ning Fengzhi, her face full of pride, and chuckled softly:
"Dad, Yao-ge has obtained the Nine Trials of the Sea God. The Nine Trials of the Sea God is the path to inheriting the position of the Sea God. After completing them, Yao-ge will become the new Sea God. The seventh trial he just passed was to pull out the Sea God's weapon, the Sea God's Trident."
That proud little expression on her face seemed to be saying how amazing my husband is!
Ning Fengzhi and Jian Gu, both Douluo, were stunned for a moment. After a while, they looked Dai Yao up and down as if they didn't recognize him.
Gods have always existed only in legends.
Now, seeing a young man striding forward on the path to godhood, destined to become a supreme deity overlooking all living beings, how could they not be amazed?
"Truly, heroes emerge from among the young..."
Ning Fengzhi was filled with emotion.
He thought he had overestimated Dai Yao and that he would definitely become the number one Soul Master in the future, but he did not expect that Dai Yao's destination would be even higher than he had imagined.
The boy who came to the Heaven Dou Empire in despair has now grown into a towering tree. Even he himself might have to rely on Dai Yao in the future.
Sword Douluo's sharp gaze was firmly fixed on the Golden Trident. The sword intent within his body surged like a volcano about to erupt, and he even had an impulse to compete with the Trident of the Sea God.
As one of the top weapon spirit masters on the continent, he could feel the desire of his own spirit, the Seven Kill Sword, to challenge the Trident of the Sea God.
"Dai Yao, may I take a closer look at this weapon of the Sea God?"
Sword Douluo's gaze was intense.
Dai Yao smiled slightly, gripped the Trident of Poseidon, and stood beside Sword Douluo, but did not let go.
Noticing this, Sword Douluo asked in confusion:
"Dai Yao, what's going on?"
Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo were both somewhat puzzled. In their minds, Dai Yao was definitely not a stingy person who would be reluctant to show his treasures to others. He had already shown them to Sword Douluo, yet he hadn't let go; there must be a hidden reason.
"Senior, I am not a stingy person. This Trident of Poseidon weighs only 108 jin in my hands, but in other people's hands, it weighs 108,000 jin. Even a Title Douluo with pure strength attribute might not be able to lift such a weight."
"Therefore, to ensure safety, I can only let you watch it while I am holding it in my hand or while it is stuck in the ground."
Dai Yao explained with a smile.
Everyone stared in disbelief. Sword Douluo looked at the Trident of Sea God in shock, and after a long while, he slowly said:
"As expected of a weapon of the gods, no wonder my Seven Kill Sword has generated a strong fighting spirit, wanting to compete with the Trident of Poseidon."
"Senior, please!"
Dai Yao swung the Trident of the Sea God, planted it in the ground, and gestured to Sword Douluo.
Sword Douluo nodded, said "thank you," and then immediately turned his gaze to the Trident of Poseidon, gently stroking the patterns on the halberd as if in worship.
Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo exchanged a smile, then clasped their hands in thanks to Dai Yao:
"Dai Yao, thank you very much."
They knew Sword Douluo's personality well; on the path of swordsmanship, Chen Xin was unrivaled. Therefore, if he wanted to go further, he could only hope to encounter another top-tier weapon spirit or peerless weapon on the continent.
Although the Clear Sky Hammer is a top-tier weapon spirit, it follows a completely different path from the sword path, making it difficult for him to learn anything from the Clear Sky Sect. Moreover, even among the three upper sects, the Clear Sky Sect is unwilling to allow Sword Douluo to increase his strength, as this would inevitably threaten their reputation as the number one sect in the world.
Therefore, seeing the Trident of Poseidon, a divine weapon, was a rare opportunity for Sword Douluo.
After gaining insights and making progress, I made solid preparations to break through to level 98.
"Dad, you're welcome. It's what I should do."
Dai Yao smiled and declined Ning Fengzhi's greeting. He then pulled out a seat, sat down, and said seriously:
"Dad, the situation is urgent. Could you explain the situation here in detail?"
Ning Fengzhi's smile faded slightly. He leaned on his jade cane and slowly sat down, saying in a deep voice:
"good."
After a long conversation, Dai Yao had a general understanding of the current situation.
As the peacock said, in order to attack Zhennan Pass, the Martial Soul Empire mobilized 500,000 troops. Because they needed to control the newly occupied southern plains, the troops were somewhat dispersed, but more soldiers were continuously gathering from the territories of various kingdoms and duchies.
The number is no less than one million.
On the Soul Master front, ten Title Douluos and hundreds of Soul Douluos are at the gates of Zhennan Pass.
However, to guard against a sneak attack from Hanhai City, two Title Douluos were dispatched here. Although their level was not high, it was enough to make the Qinglian Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect take them seriously and send their elites here, because they represented the entire Martial Soul Empire.
Dai Yao frowned. He didn't know whether the Spirit Empire's sending people to monitor Hanhai City was Bibi Dong's idea or a last resort for the Spirit Empire's commander.
He needs to resolve this matter as soon as possible.
"Dai Yao, what are your plans regarding the Spirit Empire?"
Ning Fengzhi inquired.
Dai Yao was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head and said:
"Father, I have a past relationship with the Commander-in-Chief of the Spirit Empire's three armies. If possible, I would like to meet her directly and make a contract."
Ning Fengzhi's expression darkened. He gave Dai Yao a deep look and said in a deep voice:
"Dai Yao, your safety is now in the hands of two major sects. Do you know what it would mean if something happened to you?"
"Of course I know."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi said urgently:
"So you still want to meet the commander-in-chief of the Spirit Empire's army? Do you know that this woman named Hu Liena is no longer the seemingly innocent saintess she once was in the Spirit Hall? She is the key factor in the Spirit Empire's victory over the Heaven Dou Empire at Jialing Pass, in her troop deployment, strategic planning, and many other ingenious schemes."
"Ruthless and cruel, she is in no way inferior to her teacher, Bibi Dong."
"I know you have a past with her, but she has changed. Nobody knows how she will treat you! We are the largest power in the Soul Master world besides the three great empires. Countless people in the Spirit Hall want to get rid of us. Once you walk into their trap, do you think they will give up this opportunity?"
Ning Fengzhi's concerned words made Dai Yao look somewhat embarrassed.
Was he going to tell Ning Fengzhi that Hu Liena was also his confidante and would never do anything to him? Besides, he knew Hu Liena's personality very well. Power and status were important, but compared to the love in her heart, they were insignificant.
It's really inhuman to say something like "having multiple relationships" in front of your father-in-law.
After a moment of silence, Dai Yao explained:
"Father, don't worry. Since I dared to go see Hu Liena alone, I'm confident I can come back safely. Don't forget, I have the approval of the Sea God, and this Trident of the Sea God is one of my trump cards."
Seeing Dai Yao's persistent gaze, Ning Fengzhi was speechless.
The Spirit Empire has ten Title Douluos outside Zhennan Pass, and several other Title Douluos are on their way from Spirit City. It is nothing short of a pipe dream for Dai Yao to escape safely from them.
But when Dai Yao said it, it always sounded convincing.
Ning Fengzhi found this feeling absurd.
"Alright, since you insist, I'll send someone to contact them. They should get back to us soon."
Ning Fengzhi said helplessly.
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Three days later.
Outside Zhennan Pass, the army camp of the Martial Soul Empire.
A long wind swept across the land, military banners unfurled, and the flags of various kingdoms and duchies fluttered in the wind.
Below the flag, well-equipped soldiers stood on high alert. Outside the flag's perimeter, a dense array of soldiers, some still on guard, were beginning to relax.
Just then, two brightly dressed cardinals, accompanied by a figure carrying a gun-like object wrapped in cloth and wearing a straw hat, slowly walked towards the command tent. The two cardinals did not appear to be overweight bishops; instead, they exuded a military air of discipline and were quite young.
"stop!"
As soon as they stepped into the area of the commander's tent, two soldiers blocked their way, looking wary.
"No one may enter the commander's tent without the commander's permission!"
A cardinal snorted and took out a token from his chest, showing it to the two guards.
Upon seeing the words on the token, the two guards were terrified and immediately knelt on one knee, saying:
"With the Commander-in-Chief himself here, we deserve to die a thousand deaths."
The commander-in-chief's order is such that anyone who sees it is as if the commander-in-chief himself has arrived.
Neither of the two cardinals said anything; one of them said coldly:
"Get up, it's not your fault."
After the two guards made way, the two cardinals led the man in the straw hat to the front of the command tent before turning back and saying:
"My lord, we have arrived."
"Thank you both."
The man in the straw hat bowed and thanked him.
A smile finally appeared on the young cardinal's cold face as he said:
"My lord, we were originally under Miss Wutong's command. After she left, with the outbreak of the war to save the people of Tiandou, we were placed under the Holy Maiden's command and are now under her orders."
The cardinal and the other man exchanged a glance, smiled, and said:
"We know we are no match for you, sir, but if we hear you bullying Miss Wutong, our Lingyuan Squad will definitely stand up for her."
The man in the straw hat paused for a moment, then chuckled:
"Alright, alright, I'm scared of you all. I wouldn't dare bully Wutong."
He could sense that although the two cardinals in front of him were young, they had both reached the Soul Emperor level and their future achievements were limitless; at the very least, they were both at the Soul Douluo level.
After bidding farewell to the two, the man in the straw hat looked at the towering and imposing command tent, somewhat surprised by Hu Liena's experiences over the past three years. He then took a deep breath and said to those inside the tent:
"Your Highness, an old friend has come to keep our appointment."
"Come in."
A cool, clear voice came from inside the command tent.
This voice was completely different from the gentle, melodious voice Dai Yao remembered from Hu Liena; it was crisp, decisive, and ruthless. That made sense; without decisive action, how could one command an army of nearly a million?
Lifting the curtain, the layout of the commander's tent came into view.
The decorations weren't particularly ornate; instead, they had a simple feel. A set of slightly curved armor sat on a wooden frame, and a graceful figure sat before a low wooden table, writing something with a pen.
She wore a plain inner garment, and her orange hair obscured her beautiful face. Her curves were alluring and alluring, but despite her best efforts to conceal her charm, it was still somewhat futile.
Hearing the noise of someone breaking in, she didn't look up; instead, her attention was focused on the letters on the table.
The man in the straw hat paused for a moment; this seemed somewhat different from the scene he had imagined their meeting. He removed his straw hat, revealing his face—it was Dai Yao.
"Nana, it's me."
Dai Yao smiled.
Hu Liena slightly raised her head, her once affectionate peach blossom eyes now devoid of any emotion. She glanced lightly at Dai Yao and said indifferently:
"knew."
Dai Yao froze, the smile slowly fading from his face. Why was Hu Liena still unresponsive after he revealed his identity? What had happened to Hu Liena over the past few years?
An awkward silence filled the air. Dai Yao remained silent for a long while. To simply leave would be rather naive; he hadn't come here solely for personal reasons, but to resolve the crisis in Hanhai City. He sighed softly and slowly said:
"Nana, I've come here today because there's something I'd like to discuss with you..."
Before he could finish speaking, a figure rushed straight towards Dai Yao. Dai Yao was able to react, but he did nothing.
The orange-clad figure threw herself into Dai Yao's arms, clinging tightly to his waist. Her icy expression, all pretense, vanished like ice melting away; her longing poured forth like a flood, her voice trembling with a sob.
"Three years, a full three years, and this is all you want to tell me?" (End of Chapter)