Douluo: Spiritual Sword

"What terrifying killing intent, it truly is the Deathgod Domain!" Yin Yang, who had once experienced the threat of this domain at close range, felt it most intensely.

Although Tianlin's domain wasn't yet as powerful as Tang Hao's, nor as strong as Chen Xin's Seven Kill Domain, it was clear to everyone that Tianlin's domain still had huge growth potential. Surpassing Chen Xin and Tang Hao was only a matter of time.

"Master, my Holy Spirit Pearl contains immense power of ultimate goodness. Under its influence, even as I kept killing in the Slaughter City, I could always keep my heart clear. So, although my killing aura kept growing, I could control my killing intent perfectly. Compared to before, I can now fully suppress all my killing aura," Tianlin explained.

"This realm is—the highest good is like water!" Chen Xin exclaimed in astonishment.

Water benefits all things and does not contend; it stays in places others disdain and thus approaches the Dao. Chen Xin's greatest hope was for his disciple to reach this realm as soon as possible.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin exchanged glances and smiled bitterly. "Uncle Sword, to think we even signed Xiao Tian up for etiquette classes at Moon Pavilion, but he just skipped that step and reached such a realm. This shows, that genius cultivators do train differently from us normal folks."

Ning Fengzhi had wanted to use etiquette and music to calm the minds of those returning from the Slaughter City, just as Tang Hao had in the original story.

He'd have to go apologize to Lady Yue, the owner of Moon Pavilion. After all, they'd told her Tianlin would be hard to handle after coming out of the Slaughter City.

Lady Yue must have made thorough preparations to wait for Tianlin, and now they'd all been for nothing.

Lady Yue's identity was no simple matter. Her real name was Tang Yuehua, a longtime friend of the Emperor, responsible for teaching etiquette to the royal family and noble children. More importantly, she was a member of the Clear Sky Sect.

Other than Tang Hao and Tang San, she was the only Clear Sky Sect disciple still out in the world. Few knew this secret—Ning Fengzhi happened to be one of them.

The Clear Sky Sect had been secluded for years; their only connection with the outside world was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, both top three sects. Tang Yuehua was the messenger between them.

Ning Fengzhi had written to the Clear Sky Sect several times through her, urging them to return to the world, but never got a reply. Out of options, he hoped to use Tang Hao and Tang San to lure them out.

But before that, he at least needed to find out the sect's location.

"Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua, huh?" Hearing them mention Moon Pavilion, Tianlin naturally thought of Tang Yuehua. Though she wasn't strong, her emotional intelligence and intelligence were extremely high.

Otherwise, even Ning Fengzhi couldn't get any word about the Clear Sky Sect from her, nor did anyone know how she passed messages back. Even someone as clever as Ning Fengzhi was fooled; following or monitoring her was impossible.

Tianlin pondered—since Tang San didn't go to the Slaughter City like in the original story, he wouldn't come to Moon Pavilion. Plus, with the sacrifice of the Blue Silver King, his Blue Silver Emperor couldn't awaken. In this case, Tang Hao probably wouldn't let Tang San return to the sect.

After all, Tang Hao knew how much the elders in the sect hated him. If Tang San didn't display enough talent, not only would he not gain their approval, he might even be punished because of his father. Even Tang Xiao might not be able to stop the angry elders then.

To show talent, twin martial souls alone weren't enough—if you didn't overcome their defects, the second martial soul was useless. Tang San's physical condition was far from adequate now.

Most likely, Tang Hao was still searching for soul bones and a way to trigger the Blue Silver Emperor's second awakening. Tianlin realized he couldn't find the Clear Sky Sect by sensing Tang San's location anymore.

But Tang Yuehua was a breakthrough point.

With the Soul Hunting Operation approaching, if the Spirit Hall discovered the Clear Sky Sect's hidden location now, who knew what interesting things might happen?

Would the Clear Sky Sect be wiped out, or would Spirit Hall's forces be annihilated? Either way, it wouldn't harm the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Thinking this, Tianlin clasped his hands and said, "Uncle Ning, Master, although I don't need etiquette lessons anymore, both for propriety and courtesy, I should go apologize to the owner of Moon Pavilion myself. After all, we're all connected by fate; it's not right to trick her like this."

"You're right—Heaven Dou City isn't far from here. Go tomorrow," Gu Rong said, not noticing anything, just agreeing with Tianlin's words.

But Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes. Tianlin had just used the phrase "connected by fate," which meant he already knew Tang Yuehua's true identity. He feared the apology was just an excuse to stir things up.

"Xiao Tian, remember—not to go overboard," Ning Fengzhi reminded him.

The others thought he was just telling Tianlin not to play around in the city, but Tianlin understood, that Ning Fengzhi had guessed his intentions. "Don't worry, Uncle Ning. As soon as I get what I want, I'll come back and share it with you."

On hearing this, Ning Fengzhi nodded with satisfaction. He knew Tianlin had understood his real meaning.

This kid's mind was obviously on a different level from those four Title Douluo who only knew how to fight.

"Oh, old monster, this thing should be returned to you!" Tianlin took out a bead and tossed it to Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo caught it—it was his inner core, containing half his strength. "Haha, little monster, did my inner core help you on the way?"

"Of course, thanks to it, the Hell Road was at least thirty percent easier," Tianlin smiled. "No need for thanks; when I have a chance, I'll give you a big gift in return."

Dugu Bo was comforted. The little monster was still the same—while Slaughter City had changed his soft-heartedness a bit, it hadn't changed his nature. If someone was good to him, he would repay them tenfold.

Tianlin told everyone about his experiences in Slaughter City, including having obtained the inheritance of a god. This delighted Ning Fengzhi and the others—they could almost see a god of their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, shrouding the world with divine power.

After reporting everything, Tianlin, with Ning Rongrong and Gu Ran, bid farewell and prepared to leave the main hall. As they reached the door, Ning Fengzhi suddenly remembered and called, "Oh, Xiao Tian, your room is cleaned daily, and your calendar's updated every day!"

Tianlin paused, turned back, and replied, "Got it, thanks for the reminder, Uncle Ning."

Ning Fengzhi still cared about the Soul Hunting Operation. Judging by the timing, that move could probably be used again soon.