Chapter 190: Departure! Different Minds!

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In the midst of the swirling yellow sand, ultimately, there were more people from Shrek standing, two in total.

They were Mutian and Oscar.

Relying on the Eight Spider Spear' ability to devour soul power and his first soul skill: Super Recovery Sausage, Oscar managed to hold on.

"The winner is Shrek Academy!"

The referee immediately announced, and then the medical staff took the injured away. However, the venom of the Human Face Demon Spider was something not many present could cure. In the end, Oscar had to use the Eight Spider Spear to absorb the toxin back into his soul bones.

It could be said that these externally attached soul bones also served as insurance for Oscar in the future when adding toxic soul rings to sausages, preventing backlash to his martial soul.

Because toxins could be forced into the externally attached soul bones, and the Eight Spider Spear, this externally attached soul bone, not only evolved with the enhancement of the owner's soul power but also could evolve by absorbing the vitality, soul power, and toxins of other soul masters and soul beasts.

After all, it came from the Human Face Demon Spider.

The ability to devour had been perfectly inherited.

However, this exhibition match revealed Oscar's love for showing off the Eight Spider Spear. Tang San noticed that Yu Xiaogang from Shrek was frowning, obviously dissatisfied with Oscar's display of the Eight Spider Spear.

Although the externally attached soul bones that had been completely absorbed couldn't be taken away, others might be envious, leading to trouble later.

Initially, Oscar revealed his externally attached soul bones in front of Tang San and others because Yu Xiaogang felt it was not a big deal. After all, he thought that since he could join the Royal Academy of Star Luo, his future disciples would inevitably have to integrate with Tang San, Xiao Wu, and others. Revealing it didn't matter much; it even had a bit of a showing-off meaning—after all, Tang San and Xiao Wu looked down on him during their time at Nuoding Academy. Now, his disciples had externally attached soul bones. Would they regret it?

However, at that time, Tang San and Xiao Wu didn't pay attention to his expression, and there was no envy for Oscar's externally attached soul bones.

Especially after Tang San created and practiced the Jade Bone Gold Skin Divine Treasure Law, his body was extremely resistant to foreign soul bones.

For Tang San, soul bones might only be used in the future as raw materials for studying soul tools together with the Guang Ling.

Absorb?

Better not.

That would only impurify his own Jade Bone. In the future, Tang San planned to remove the right leg bone of the Ten hundred Year Blue Silver Emperor from his right leg and use it for research...

After the exhibition match ended, the Snow Emperor spoke again, saying, "Because the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament of the whole continent is held in Martial Soul City, I, Snow, the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, will follow the team and go to Martial Soul City together!"

This statement caused a sensation throughout the audience.

The Snow Emperor actually wanted to go to Martial Soul City with them? How shocking!

This indicates that this competition will definitely be very exciting!

But with the Snow Emperor leaving, who will preside over the Star Luo City?

"During my absence, Tian Dou City and the Star Luo Imperial Palace will be temporarily managed by my son, Xue Qinghe!"

The Snow Emperor had been watching Xue Qinghe's efforts over the years. Although his other sons died under strange circumstances, it was not necessarily all done by Xue Qinghe. After all, Xue Beng's biological brother had a relationship with Poison Douluo... As the Emperor of Star Luo, he couldn't completely trust those around him, even his own brothers.

He had experienced sibling rivalry himself—

When he was young, he had more than one brother besides Xue Xing.

But now, the only prince who could stand by his side was Xue Xing.

Now, Xue Beng had lost two fingers, his body was incomplete, and it was unlikely that he would find an opportunity to ascend to the throne again for the sake of the dignity and etiquette of the royal family.

In this case, it's better to let Xue Qinghe manage it. After all, the future world would be his. He might as well retire early and enjoy his old age.

After all, he was already old, and his health wasn't good. The secret examination by Poison Douluo said he was poisoned, but he didn't know what poison it was... This was also one of the main reasons why he didn't completely trust Xue Xing and Xue Beng.

He suspected that the two of them were acting.

"Prince Xue Qinghe!"

"To let him temporarily manage Star Luo City!"

"It seems that the Snow Emperor has already determined that Xue Qinghe is the true next emperor of the empire."

"Prince Xue Qinghe is talented and elegant, and under his leadership, the Star Luo Empire will surely surpass the Star Luo Empire."

"······"

Xue Qinghe stood below the Snow Emperor, with one hand across his chest, bowing respectfully to the Snow Emperor, saying, "I will follow Father Emperor's decree and manage Tian Dou City well."

"Qinghe, no need for too much ceremony." The Snow Emperor personally helped Xue Qinghe up, and the warmth between father and son made the nearby Xue Beng's eyes turn red. He clenched his fists tightly in secret.

Seeing this, Xue Xing silently pulled him behind him, preventing the Snow Emperor and Xue Qinghe from noticing his fierce gaze, and whispered, "Since the situation is settled, then I have no choice. You will truly become a playboy in the future. Like your uncle, in this way, as long as Xue Qinghe wants to maintain his appearance of gentleness, you will certainly be able to live to old age smoothly."

Xue Beng squeezed out a sentence from between his clenched teeth, "But I'm not reconciled."

"You're not reconciled, and I wasn't reconciled either." Xue Xing looked at the tender scene between the Snow Emperor and Xue Qinghe, feeling that this scene was so familiar... Oh, right, it was similar to the situation before the Snow Emperor ascended the throne. He and Xue Beng were almost the same, just gritting their teeth—back then, he wasn't as lucky as Xue Beng, with an uncle to help. In order to prevent the Snow Emperor from seeing his fierce gaze, he could only keep his head down as much as possible.

The position of the next emperor of Star Luo has been determined.

Xue Beng couldn't fight for it. As long as he doesn't cause any trouble in the future, being a leisurely prince will ensure his safety and worry-free life.

This is actually pretty good...

Noon.

The Snow Emperor held a "War Farewell Feast," where all teachers, participating team members, and substitutes heading to Martial Soul City could attend.

Huo Yuhao from the Canghui Academy saw Tang San in the Royal Academy of Tian Dou, while Shrek Academy had added Mutian. Combined with what he had heard these days about the Martial Soul Theory Master Tang San, Huo Yuhao already understood

 that this Tang San was not the same as the other Tang San.

No wonder he's so terrifying!

So he's one of us, just like me. And in this Douluo universe, there's not only Tang San who crossed over.

There's Mutian, that guy too. His martial soul is probably the Nine-headed Hellfire Python, the legendary God of Catastrophe.

And there's Wang Chen, with the Death God's Scythe, a top-tier martial soul.

But the strongest one is definitely Tang San. After all, being able to match the mental power of two million-year soul beasts, he's a formidable opponent.

"Huo Yuhao, why don't you go apologize to Tang San?" Dou Yi tianmeng suggested, "Since he's also a crosser, he probably recognized you long ago. And judging by his appearance, he doesn't seem narrow-minded. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made those theories. At worst, you can work for him. It's not embarrassing."

Dou Er Tianmeng echoed, "Yeah, not embarrassing."

The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion interjected, "What are you talking about?"

"Dou Dou, you just arrived, you don't know how terrifying that Tang San is..." Dou Tianmeng explained, wanting to add something, but was squeezed out by Dou Tianmeng.

This was his Ice Dou in this world, not the one from the Dou Er world.

Even if it's another version of himself, he can't get close.

As for why the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion is also in Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea, it's because within this year, under the resources given by the Shi Nian, as well as the assistance of the two Ice Dream Silkworms, Huo Yuhao reached level thirty.

Then, he went to the Far North, "accidentally" separated from the Time Year, and was brought to the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion by the two Tianemeng Silkworms, persuaded it to be sacrificed, became Huo Yuhao's second martial soul, and added a nearly three hundred and eighty thousand-year red soul ring to Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao can indeed be said to be unparalleled.

After obtaining the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion's martial soul, soul ring, and soul bone, Huo Yuhao planned to continue adding a third soul ring, but found that the Shi Nian was getting closer to him. He began to search for a third soul ring suitable for the Spiritual Eye with Shi Nian.

In order not to waste the position of the third martial soul, Huo Yuhao and Shi Nian spent a long time finding a five-thousand-year Ice Dragon.

Originally, with Huo Yuhao's physical quality after absorbing a thirty-eight-hundred-thousand-year Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion body bone, it was enough to withstand ten thousand years. Coupled with his spiritual attribute and the help of three soul beasts, the residual soul of the ten thousand year soul ring would be a piece of cake.

However, the Shi Nian didn't allow it. He absolutely wouldn't let his disciple act recklessly unless Huo Yuhao showed absolute confidence.

But Huo Yuhao dared not reveal the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion's soul ring... He suspected that if he dared to reveal it, the Shi Nian would dare to confront him directly and kill him, taking away the thirty-eight-hundred-thousand-year body bone.

The relationship between master and disciple is not comparable to a ten thousand year soul bone, let alone a body bone!

And it's the body bone!

And it's a thirty-eight thousand-year level body bone!

Although he couldn't do anything about it with the Tianmeng Silkworms and the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, it's not the time to confront the Time Year now.

"Indeed, not embarrassing." After Dou Yitianmeng explained the cause and effect to the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, she also persuaded Huo Yuhao.

"No, as fellow crossers, how can I be inferior to others?" Huo Yuhao was resolute, "Besides, he caused me to lose an external help. I must avenge this grudge."

Dou Yitianmeng and Dou Er Tianmeng looked at each other, remained silent, and quietly cast a mental barrier to prevent Huo Yuhao from eavesdropping on their conversation.

Although the departure of Ilex was their "achievement," and they described Ilex as if he was scattered, it was also inevitable.

Now, to prevent Huo Yuhao from offending Tang San in the future, and being targeted by the will of the entire plane, and thus blame them, they must plan a way out.

Risking everything has never been their choice.

They all have a trump card.

"San Ge, Huo Yuhao is also here." Guang Ling noticed Huo Yuhao's burning gaze and quietly approached Tang San, whispering.

Guang Ling didn't have much affection for Huo Yuhao.

Last time, he made his brother so "miserable," which is absolutely unforgivable!

"I noticed him a long time ago. Let's not bother." Tang San glanced at the direction where the students from Canghui Academy were, saw Huo Yuhao, and immediately lowered his head, "That guy is not worth worrying about."

Without Ilex, and with the addition of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, it was all in vain.

"I have to say, that kid is really lucky." Ilex sensed the three soul bodies on Huo Yuhao and sighed slightly, "But he's a bit narrow-minded."

Tang San remained silent.

At this time, Prince Xue Qinghe came to their table, raised his glass, and invited them to drink, then said to Tang San, "Tang San, brother, are you confident of winning the championship?"

"Of course." Tang San smiled faintly, clinking glasses with Xue Qinghe, confidently said, "It's just that we have so many people in our team that we're directly promoted to the finals. Some of the players may not get a chance to play."

A team with official members and substitutes is normal, but for the players who can't play, it's inevitable to feel disappointed.

After all, with so much effort in training, not having a chance to show up in the end, how exciting could it be?

"No need to worry about that." Xue Qinghe said with a smile, revealing the early intelligence he knew, "Although this year's Continental Elite Tournament is the same as usual, the main teams of the two empires are directly promoted to the finals, but they also have to participate in the qualifiers and promotions. However, no matter how they perform in the qualifiers, they can enter the finals. And the other academies that compete with the main teams of the two empires, regardless of the outcome, will not be scored."

"Is this...?" Huo Wu nearby was startled. "Is this decision made by the Pope of the Martial Soul Temple?"

"Yes," Xue Qinghe affirmed Huo Wu's guess. "This decision is said to showcase the strength of the two main teams of the two empires to the entire continent. After all, with the appearance of the mother-child soul-guided photographic ball, the spread of information has become much faster..."

Speaking of this, Xue Qinghe also secretly gritted his teeth at Tang San and Guang Ling.

Damn it!

Once this thing is out, my identity absolutely cannot be exposed. Otherwise, the news will spread throughout the continent, and the reputation of the Xue family will definitely be tarnished—occupying someone else's nest. With this reputation, it's enough for me, Xue Qinghe, to be stigmatized for thousands of years, and the faith in angels will also be ruined.

However, she didn't want to keep pretending to be a man forever. She must find a way to openly restore her identity as a woman after inheriting the throne...

On the surface, Xue Qinghe still maintained a smile and said, "However, there's no need to worry. The Martial Soul Temple team will also participate in the qualifiers and promotions, so for Tian Dou, Star Luo, and the Martial Soul Temple, it's relatively fair. And among the three, they can also understand each other to arrange more reasonable tactics for the final match."

Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's words, Tang San's first reaction was to think that the Martial Soul Temple planned this way to understand the strength of the other two main teams of the empires.

Or perhaps, Bibi Dong wanted to understand what abilities he, as a master of martial soul theory, possessed.

After all, the theories he published have gradually changed the soul master world.

"In this case, all the members of our team can show their strength on stage." Tang San smiled. After all, for the members of the First Team of Tian Dou, apart from becoming a Titled Douluo, the other goal of their cultivation was to officially obtain a noble title.

Having an official status in the future would make it much easier for them to enjoy life or continue cultivation.

After all, this Continental Elite Tournament is a large-scale "job fair." Performance in the competition is their "resume."

Prerequisite: This job fair is only for soul masters, and young and talented soul masters at that.

Three o'clock in the afternoon.

Various academies were ready to go, marching out with the two thousand Imperial Knight Corps, the mighty procession resembling an army going to war, with a fierce momentum.

Xue Qinghe accompanied Xue Ye Emperor for three hundred miles before stopping. Persuaded by Xue Ye Emperor, he led the team towards Tian Dou City.

This scene also made everyone admire Xue Qinghe's filial piety.

And after returning to Tian Dou City, the first thing Xue Qinghe did in secret was to let the news of him accompanying Xue Ye Emperor for three hundred miles be released, to create a greater momentum for himself.

Xue Xing wanted to stop it and wanted to fabricate news, but the Tian Dou Royal Family newspaper was under Xue Qinghe's control. Any information unfavorable to Xue Qinghe couldn't pass the review and was directly thrown into the trash.

Some smaller private newspapers in the city dared to publish it, but the reputation of the Tian Dou Royal Family newspaper was higher than these small newspapers, so not many people believed it.

As for these small private newspaper groups, Xue Qinghe thought about it and didn't bother to deal with them.

As an angel, one must be forgiving...

Moreover, if a person has no flaws at all, it will also make people suspicious. As long as the positive impression outweighs the negative, the controversies imposed on her will become an advantage.

This is also something Xue Qinghe has learned over the years of pretending.

"Young Master, Xue Ye Emperor has delegated power to you. Tian Dou City is now under your control." The figure of the Thorny Martial Soul Douluo quietly appeared beside Xue Qinghe. "The Continental Elite Tournament will last for a while, at least two months. Do you want to take advantage of this time to eliminate the Tian Dou courtiers who oppose us?"

"No, it's too much. Xue Yong's body is disabled, and he has lost the ability to compete with me. If I take this time to solve those courtiers, wouldn't it appear that I, as the crown prince, lack generosity? The previous disguise would also be in vain." Xue Qinghe shook his head.

"So?" Thorn Douluo had followed Xue Qinghe for a long time and knew her thoughts. If she didn't eliminate those courtiers who had caused her trouble, she wouldn't easily forgive them either.

"So, we need to retain a portion," Xue Qinghe sneered, "and the portion that needs to die cannot be dealt with by us personally. At least, on the surface, I cannot have direct conflicts with them."

"Xue Xing, my 'dear uncle,' is domineering, arrogant, and irritable... Perhaps, like Xue Yong, it's also a disguise, but I have to say, he may have been disguised for too long, to the point where he has actually acquired these flaws."

"Don't you think he's a good scapegoat?" Thorn Douluo's eyes were full of admiration. "Young Master is wise."

Wise?

Xue Qinghe sighed inwardly. It's just that she's been disguised for too long, and she's gotten used to thinking like this.

Xue Xing is disguised, Xue Yong is disguised...

She, Xue Qinghe, is also disguised.

It's really ironic!

She thought Bibi Dong's treatment of her was outrageous enough, but she didn't expect the Tian Dou Royal Family to be so outrageous... From this perspective, she was still considered lucky.

However, she still had to prove it to Bibi Dong!

And make her regret it!

(End of this chapter)