novelraw Chapter 96 Challenge
Chapter 96 Challenge
When the day of departure arrived, Xie Lin, along with Xie Ying and Xie Ming, entered Huo Yutong's undead demiplane.
Given Huo Yutong's current cultivation speed, she will definitely break through to the fifth ring within two years. Therefore, Xie Lin and Xie Ying went to Xingdou together. When Huo Yutong broke through, she could return to Xingdou and let Xie Lin become a soul spirit.
As the Evil Emperor watched Xie Lin enter the Half-Spirit Half-Planet, his eyes held a complex mix of emotions: relief, anticipation, and a hint of barely perceptible loneliness.
When the day of departure arrived, after bidding farewell to the Evil Emperor and the Demon Spirit, Di Tian transformed into a dragon and carried everyone to the far north at top speed. He met with Atai and Ajing, dropped off some supplies and Xie Ming, and then headed to the valley near the Snow Demon Sect.
In the valley, Tianmeng once again carefully disguised Biji and Ziji, and also used a storage soul tool to pack some specialties from the Demon Forest and the far north, and together they went to meet the guests from the Body Sect.
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Inside the Snow Demon Sect, Poison Undying, who had been there for some time, was enjoying his unique "Chaotic Tea of a Hundred Flavors of Heaven and Earth".
When Du Bu Si first arrived, he personally infiltrated the outer perimeter of Sunset Forest to investigate.
The pervasive poisonous mist was far more insidious and vicious than he had anticipated. It not only eroded his soul power but also corrupted his life force, making even this expert in poisons feel alarmed.
After a brief investigation, Du Busi said to the Snow Demon Sect Master, "That poisonous fog is extremely strange and difficult to deal with. If the Poison Douluo who was famous for his poison ten thousand years ago were still alive, he would probably have to give way."
In the coming months, I will personally oversee this effort to study the properties of this poison and how to counteract it.
"Immediately issue a top-level emergency notification in the name of the Snow Demon Sect to the local official in charge of this area of the Heavenly Soul Empire, clearly explaining the seriousness of the situation and demanding that they immediately organize the forced evacuation of all villagers within a hundred miles of Sunset Forest!"
"Yes!" The Snow Demon Sect Master accepted the order, then added, "What about the surrounding sects that have connections with us..."
"Notify them all at once!" Du Bu Si said decisively. "Let them know the danger and take precautions. If this poison spreads, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Soon, urgent documents bearing the official seal of the Snow Demon Sect and strongly worded warning letters were delivered by elite disciples to the Heavenly Soul Empire's government offices and several sects in the nearby Sunset Forest.
Moreover, Du Bu Si personally wrote a letter and sent it to Emperor Tian Hun as soon as possible. Upon learning of this, Emperor Tian Hun immediately mobilized the people around Sunset Forest to evacuate.
After delivering the letter, Langya reported to Du Busi on the plan to deal with Tianhun and then recounted the information he had gathered about the Spirit Pagoda.
"The Spirit Pagoda is a mysterious organization that has risen rapidly in recent months. Its branch is located in Shrek City, and it cooperates with Shrek Academy and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School in the trade of rare metals and soul bones..."
Langya led Du Busi to the Snow Demon Sect's warehouse, where supplies left behind by Biji and her group during their last visit were kept.
"It seems the Spirit Pagoda truly has a profound foundation," Du Bu Si remarked.
"Sect Master, the martial soul of Huo Yutong, the young master of the Spirit Pagoda, is the eye." Lang Ya recounted all the information about Huo Yutong.
"What a promising talent, what a pity..." Despite saying that, Du Busi was still looking forward to meeting Huo Yutong.
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Elders Huo Biji and Huo Ziyan of the Spirit Pagoda, along with the young pagoda master Huo Yutong, came to pay a visit.
Poison Undying was continuing to discuss the strange changes in the poisonous fog of Sunset Forest with Lang Yayutao.
Poison Immortal's eyes flickered slightly. "Let them in."
As Huo Yutong followed her two older sisters into the main hall, a glint of light suddenly flashed in Du Busi's eyes—with his cultivation as a level 98 Super Douluo and his extreme sensitivity to his own martial soul, he instantly recognized the essence of the girl's martial soul.
That pure and powerful aura of true nature was something he had never seen before in his life.
A strong thought surged into his mind: Such a genius must be brought back to the Body Sect!
Even if the Spirit Pagoda belongs to a family or sect, so what? His Body Sect's "Seed of Inheritance" has no successor yet. If possible, he must let Huo Yutong give it a try.
"I am invincible to poison, Sect Master of the Body Sect." His gaze was fixed intently on Huo Yutong. "The Body Sect is the home of all Body Soul Masters in the world. Huo Yutong, if you are willing to join my sect, I will immediately accept you as my personal disciple!"
Bi Ji took a light half-step forward, subtly shielding Huo Yutong behind her, and said, "I appreciate the Poison Sect Master's kindness. However, Yutong is already the young tower master of my Spirit Pagoda—you should be able to tell from her surname that she is our clanswoman."
Zi Ji calmly replied, "Although the Body Sect is an authority in Body Martial Souls, Yu Tong possesses twin martial souls, with her second martial soul being a beast martial soul. I'm afraid... it may not be entirely suitable for your sect's inheritance."
Poison Undying was even more shocked. Twin Martial Souls! Such talent is rare even on the entire continent.
His mind raced. If he forcibly took her away, he would surely incur a deadly grudge against the Spirit Pagoda. Besides, this girl was devoted to her sister, and a forced relationship would not be sweet.
Huo Yutong looked up to meet Poison Undying's piercing gaze: "Thank you for your kindness, Poison Sect Master, but I am already the young master of the Spirit Pagoda. I will not leave my sisters."
As soon as the words were spoken, the atmosphere in the main hall quietly froze.
"I wonder what the Poison Sect Master's cultivation level is? What is his Martial Soul?" Zi Ji suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.
"I am a level 98 Super Douluo, a titled true body, and my martial soul is myself!" Du Busi's voice boomed like a bell, carrying a hint of arrogance.
He already had reservations; forcibly seizing the young tower master would inevitably lead to a fight to the death.
Zi Ji's eyes flashed, and she said loudly, "Since that's the case, I have a suggestion—without using soul power, soul skills, or soul bones, relying solely on the essence of my martial soul and my own martial arts, I, Huo Ziyan, an elder of the Spirit Pagoda, with the martial soul 'Shadow Dragon Spear,' a level 78 offensive-type Soul Saint, dare to ask the Poison Sect Master for guidance!"
She looked at Poison Undying, "I have a six-hour limit. If I can withstand the Sect Master's attacks without being defeated, then I request that the Body Sect promise not to take Yu Tong away and to establish a cooperative relationship with my Spirit Pagoda!"
“We did not come alone,” Bi Ji interjected at the opportune moment. “Our Spirit Pagoda also has an elder at the Title Douluo level, who is protecting us from the shadows.”
Poison Undying's gaze swept over the three of them, his mind quickly weighing the options: This challenge, though seemingly arrogant, actually offered both sides a way out.
If he were to use overwhelming force, even if he succeeded, it would be difficult to win people's hearts; and the other party must have something to rely on to dare to make such a demand.
Moreover, Huo Yutong already possesses twin martial souls, so how could her elder sister Huo Ziyan be so simple?
If this opportunity can be used to test the true strength of the Spirit Pagoda, it may be possible to gain a powerful ally for the Body Sect, rather than a mortal enemy.
"Very well! I accept!" Poison Immortal laughed loudly, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "I won't bully the juniors. Three hours, purely based on martial arts and the essence of martial spirit!"
The three women and Du Busi followed Lang Ya and Yu Tao to the Snow Demon Sect's training grounds. Lang Ya then announced, "Begin!"