Chapter 274: The Volcano is About to Erupt! The Extreme South!

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The night in White Cloud City was brighter than it had been two years ago. The updated soul lamps and the faint rumble of the soul-powered steam engines in the factories outside the city added an industrial touch to the area.

Tang San sat on the roof of an inn, gazing at the starry sky. He was with Electrolux, observing the positions of the stars, constantly adjusting and improving the Cosmic Meditation Technique to better suit himself.

Everything in the universe is in motion, but relative to humans, this movement is slow. It takes a thousand years for people to notice a slight shift in the stars' positions.

Without studying the night sky, it might take ten thousand years to realize that the stars are constantly moving.

Elek, being a demigod, could detect the movement of the stars and simulate the universe within Tang San's upper dantian, helping to refine the Cosmic Meditation Technique.

"For now, we can only simulate. To truly observe the cosmic movements, you'll need to break through to level 100," Electrolux said, looking thoughtfully at the miniature cosmic model formed by his spiritual power. "But for now, the 'Cosmic Meditation Technique 1.0' is sufficient for you."

Tang San didn't comment, pausing his practice and letting his brain refine the starlight he had just absorbed. He looked at the bustling White Cloud City and suddenly asked, "Brother Electrolux, do you think I'm selfish? To enjoy and witness scenes from my past life, I've introduced a 'fast life' to the entire Douluo Continent, forcing many to change their routines."

Electrolux was silent for a moment before laughing, "When did you become so sentimental? Honestly, it is quite selfish. But isn't selfishness part of human nature? Compared to those who use their power to take what they want, you could be considered a saint!"

"That's true," Tang San laughed, lying back on the roof and looking at the stars. "I never thought I could change this world..."

"What are you doing on the roof instead of sleeping in your room? Trying to peep at my body?" Huo Wu jumped up lightly and sat beside Tang San. "I didn't expect you to be like this!"

"I was trying to avoid being disturbed," Tang San replied, his eyes lingering on Huo Wu. "But it's the middle of the night. How did you know I wasn't in my room? I was sleeping on the sofa, using a pillow as a disguise, and the bathroom is next to the bedroom..."

"I got up to drink water and noticed you were gone," Huo Wu's face turned slightly red as she found an excuse. Then she looked a bit aggrieved, "Do you hate sleeping with me?"

"Do you know what you're saying?" Tang San narrowed his eyes, his intense gaze making Huo Wu uncomfortable. She laughed awkwardly, "I was joking! Maybe I was just sleepy and confused."

As if!

A Soul Emperor with a strengthened soul from his sixth soul skill, Star Cloud Forge God Soul, couldn't possibly be confused.

However, Tang San understood Huo Wu's thoughts. She was just attracted to him. But—

"To be honest, I like you."

Huo Wu was stunned by the sudden confession, feeling flustered. "I like you too," she murmured, her voice growing quieter. Despite the night, her blushing face was visible through the strands of hair that framed it.

"But I already have Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, and Rong Rong. Can you accept that?" Tang San asked, "I am a man who loves many."

"Hmph!"

Huo Wu's blush faded as she sighed helplessly, "Female soul masters are usually proud and wouldn't accept sharing a husband. But you are exceptional, making someone like me, who is strong, beautiful, and outstanding, fall for you! Besides, I'm already close friends with Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, and Rong Rong. We've shared everything with each other."

"And this time, while hunting souls, we get to be alone. Maybe they planned this."

Before Tang San could respond, Huo Wu pushed him down on the roof, using him as a mattress.

Their eyes met.

They confronted each other, neither yielding.

A minute later, only a sparkling thread remained between them.

An unbroken connection...

...

The next morning.

The head of the Feng Family arrived at the White Cloud Inn quietly with Feng Lie and Feng Ming, carrying a thousand-year-old Fire Mushroom as a gesture of apology for Feng Lie's misconduct the previous day.

"Feng Family Head, what brings you here?" The inn manager wiped the sweat off his forehead, trying to appear accommodating.

"This doesn't concern you. We're waiting for someone," the Feng Family Head replied curtly, not wanting to engage further with the inn manager. He walked towards the counter and asked the staff, "Excuse me, which room did those two guests stay in yesterday? We're willing to wait outside their door!"

Such behavior was quite embarrassing.

But his foolish son had offended someone important. Although the other party seemed indifferent, he couldn't relax. He had to apologize sincerely and handle everything carefully. Otherwise, if the other party spoke up, there would be no place for the Feng Family in White Cloud City.

Feng Ming felt uncomfortable about this.

Although his older brother was initially at fault, since the other party didn't seem to mind, was it necessary to lower their status like this? Bringing out a thousand-year-old Fire Mushroom, one of the family's treasures, was excessive!

What's more, dragging him into this.

He didn't want to see Tang San. Who knew if this fellow could discern his true identity?

"I'm sorry, they checked out at five in the morning," the staff member said. "Such important figures wouldn't be bothered by the young master's offense."

"Oh, I see. That's good," the Feng Family Head sighed in relief, noticing Feng Lie also exhale deeply. Feeling a mix of anger and relief, he glared fiercely at him and said, "Hmph, you useless brat. Don't flirt around in the future. Otherwise, if you offend someone, the entire Feng Family will be implicated because of you."

After scolding him, the Feng Family Head fell silent. After all, family matters shouldn't be made public. He left the White Cloud Inn with Feng Lie and Feng Ming.

"Xiao Yun, who did Young Master Feng offend yesterday?" the manager asked curiously.

"That was a big shot from the Martial Soul Hall!" the staff member whispered, lowering her voice. "It's the Martial Soul Theory Master!"

"Really! No wonder the Feng Family..." the manager gasped, then sighed in regret. He had missed the chance to meet Tang San. "Why didn't you tell me yesterday?"

"That person said it had to be kept secret. How could I tell you? I can't even say it now. Manager, please don't tell anyone," the staff member pleaded.

"Of course not. Do you think I'm like you?" the manager snorted and walked away. Three days later, a rumor spread from the White Cloud Inn: the Martial Soul Theory Master, the Martial Soul Hall's Saint, had stayed there for a night!

As a result, many people came, eager to book the room where Tang San and Huo Wu had stayed!

Other inns followed suit, boasting that Tang San had visited their establishments. Even other industries capitalized on Tang San's fame.

It wasn't until the local Martial Soul Hall intervened that this chaotic situation was rectified.

Unaware of these events, Tang San and Huo Wu were already heading towards the extreme south. With their full speed, they arrived in the lava volcano area in just half a month.

During their journey, Tang San planted his Blue Silver Emperor martial soul in remote areas. His plan to spread throughout the Douluo Continent, create the Blue Silver Network, and establish an illusory world was underway!

As Tang San continued planting his Blue Silver Emperor, he noticed that his martial soul could influence ordinary Blue Silver Grass, causing them to evolve.

Tang San hadn't fully explored this phenomenon, but according to Electrolux's estimation, once these ordinary Blue Silver Grasses were connected to his martial soul's roots, they could become a "gateway" for others to enter the Star Dou World.

"Is this the lava volcano area in the extreme south?" Huo Wu, under the influence of Tang San's first soul skill, was restoring her soul power consumed during the journey. She wrinkled her brow as she looked at the vast expanse of blackened rocky soil and smelled the unpleasant odor in the air. "There's not a blade of grass here. No trace of life."

After Tang San planted a Blue Silver Emperor and it took root, its leaves changed from blue to red, emitting a strong fire attribute.

"Alright, now there's vegetation here," Tang San said with a smile.

"You're quite humorous," Huo Wu glanced at the red Blue Silver Emperor, then suddenly looked towards a towering volcano in the distance, her gaze sharp. "The surrounding fire elemental elements are in turmoil, and the earth is trembling slightly. Is that volcano about to erupt?"

"It's indeed about to erupt," Tang San confirmed, using his powerful spiritual power to sense the lava in the volcano's crater several dozen miles away, which had begun to surge upwards.

Boom!

(End of this chapter)