In the Crown Prince's Palace of the Star Luo Empire.

In the magnificent and imposing palace complex, apart from the Crown Prince's residence which was guarded at the very center, the rest of the palaces were completely dark at this moment, with only a few faint lights reflecting off the starlight.

Inside the only brightly lit Crown Prince's residence, illuminated by numerous soul-guiding lamps, stood Dai Mubai, a robust man with flowing blond hair and naturally striking double pupils that exuded an aura of dominance. From afar, he resembled a ferocious tiger ready to pounce on its prey.

At this moment, he was looking at a large pile of documents that had been transferred from the palace to the East Palace, his face showing exhaustion and a fierce glint in his eyes.

This was a test from his father, the Star Luo Emperor, for his crown prince. He had clearly seen him defeat the Netherworld White Tiger of Davis and Zhu Zhuyun once again, but instead of killing him or crippling his soul power, he imprisoned him. The Star Luo Emperor had even higher expectations for this son, whom he had not initially thought highly of.

These imperial reports, which were then forwarded to the Eastern Palace, were a testament to the emperor's favor.

It almost drove the crown prince, Dai Mubai, who had only received royal education for a few years and then ran away out of fear to indulge in debauchery and wait to die, to the brink of collapse.

The fact that he's managed to hold on until now is all thanks to his responsibility to the empire and to himself.

The sudden bristling of hairs on the back of his hand prompted Dai Mubai's body, which had been tested by life and death countless times, to instantly make the most advantageous move for himself.

After a somersault, leaving his previous seat, he instantly activated his Martial Soul, manifesting seven Soul Rings: two yellow, two purple, and three black. With a tiger's roar, he struck out with a palm towards the source of the danger, attempting to use the potential recoil to escape.

When they realized that their palm strike had landed squarely, that the palm strike that could have killed the Soul King and left the Soul Emperor critically injured was now as if it had vanished into thin air.

"Mu Bai, it's been a long time. I didn't expect that you would have reached the Soul Saint level in less than ten years."

"Wait, you are... Tang San!"

Looking at the few traces of his original appearance still remaining on the handsome man's face, you already had a guess in your mind, but Dai Mubai still couldn't believe this fact that shocked him to the extreme.

Although he knew very well that everyone at Shrek Academy was exceptionally talented, and compared to them, he could only be considered average.

But after consuming so many imperial resources over the years, enduring countless life-or-death trials in Hurricane Canyon, and regaining his spirit a few days ago, he finally reached the level 75 Soul Saint realm.

How come they have surpassed me by so much in just a few years?

Blue Silver Grass with wisps of gold appeared in his palm, revealing its identity to the astonished Dai Mubai.

Seeing Dai Mubai's complex expression—a mixture of disbelief, envy, fear, and helplessness—Tang San felt secretly overjoyed.

It's a pity that the seniority was already set back then, otherwise I would have made this tiger call me "brother" a few times.

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"So you went to Poseidon Island after all these years! But I've heard that there's no going back from there. Once you pass the test, you have to stay on the island to serve the Poseidon for life. The fact that you came back means that the experts on Poseidon Island couldn't stop you."

"However, I won't concern myself with your personal matters. It's good that you're back. But what do you need me to do now that you've come back to see me? Although I'm just a minor Star Luo Crown Prince right now, if there's anything I can help with, just ask and I'll definitely do it for you!"

I downed the drink in one gulp. Even though my drinking buddy next to me didn't drink a drop, it was still much better than drinking alone in silence.

Tang San watched Dai Mubai numbing himself with alcohol, feeling both pleased with the shock he had caused Dai Mubai and somewhat displeased that he still acted like the eldest brother.

However, one day, Dai Mubai will be able to recognize the gap between them and their true positions.

“Understood. I want to know if the Star Luo Empire has received any members of the Haotian Sect? I’ve been searching the Heaven Dou Empire for a while now, but I haven’t found any trace of them. Now that I am the strongest person in the Haotian Sect, it is time for me to provide protection for my people.”

His originally calm face was now filled with disappointment and regret. After his emotions reached a peak, he seemed to think of his uncle who had personally taught him for several years, and tears actually welled up in his eyes.

"Back then, the Spirit Hall launched a siege against the Clear Sky Sect with the intention of annihilating them. The only clansmen who managed to break through were the old and weak. Since the Clear Sky Sect was located within the territory of my Star Luo Empire, we have received some members of the Clear Sky Sect seeking refuge over the years."

"Really? Mu Bai, thank you so much..."

"Don't thank me yet! You should know what the Clear Sky Hammer of the Clear Sky Sect means to the Spirit World! And now that the Clear Sky Sect has been destroyed by the Spirit Hall, how many forces that covet the Clear Sky Hammer will directly take action?"

"Just a few days ago, all the children of the Haotian Clan, whether they had joined my Star Luo Empire or not, were kidnapped, leaving only a group of old and weak people who are being supported by my Star Luo Empire. Your future is going to be very difficult!"

"I********………"

He swallowed the curse that almost escaped his lips, and seeing Dai Mubai's genuinely worried expression about his future, he knew very well that this tiger's political maneuvering skills were beyond his comprehension, and that his own political maneuvering skills were not much better than Dai Mubai's.

After calming his anger, Tang San, with his fists clenched, led Dai Mubai directly to the Star Luo City of the Star Luo Empire, where, under Dai Mubai's guidance, they arrived at the private plot left for the Haotian Clan. There, they saw only a few dozen young Soul Masters around ten years old, and more than a dozen Soul Emperors or Soul Kings, all of whom were at least 50 years old.

As for why there are no Soul Saints or Soul Douluos among them? Or perhaps children under ten years old?

Any normal person, as long as they're not mentally impaired, can figure this out.

Setting Dai Mubai down and ignoring the wary gazes of the group of elderly idiots, Tang Sanzang scanned the group of teenagers, whose aptitudes weren't actually that high, with a hint of...

But when he thought that they were all members of the Tang family, and that according to blood relations they were his uncles, nephews, brothers and sisters, Tang San directly summoned his Clear Sky Hammer. With nine scarlet spirit rings swirling around it, he announced to the Clear Sky Sect disciples who seemed to have witnessed a miracle.

"I, Tang San, son of Haotian Douluo and nephew of Xiaotian Douluo, today become the master of Haotian Sect. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"

After a moment of complete silence, the elderly Soul Masters, who had been on guard, all knelt down and shouted, "Our Sect Master is mighty! The glory of Haotian!"

But before these Soul Masters could rejoice for long, Tang San revealed his sinister intentions and continued speaking.

"Now, although I have reached the limit and can stand shoulder to shoulder with my ancestors, there is no longer just one person at the limit in the Spirit Hall. For your safety, from this day forward, the Clear Sky Sect will be renamed the Tang Sect!"