Douluo: Starting from the engagement with Zhu Zhuqing.

"Why, someone still knows how to come back?"

Dugu Yan snorted coldly and said sarcastically.

"Someone has become famous again. It's not enough to break into the Xingluo Empire once, he has to break into the Tiandou Empire as well."

"I won't talk about the time I went to the Xingluo Empire. This time I went to the Tiandou Empire and broke into the Tiandou Imperial Capital, Tiandou City. Not only did I block the five Titled Douluos of the Haotian Sect, I also killed a Haotian Sect elder. The whole continent was shocked."

"If you don't know, you would think that someone is already a peerless Douluo!"

"It is said that there are also rumors that someone risked his life to enter Tiandou City, where there are countless powerful people, in order to save his confidante."

"Tsk tsk, it's true that wild flowers are more fragrant than domestic ones! Even with four wives and Xiangxiang waiting for someone, he still can't win his heart! Why is someone coming back alone now? Where's the rumored confidante? Why didn't she come back with him?"

The news that Dai Yao had fought alone against five Titled Douluo of the Haotian Sect in Tiandou City and nearly killed the Regent of the Tiandou Empire spread across the entire continent like a storm.

Although Zhu Zhuqing and the others believed in Dai Yao's strength, after all, as long as he hadn't played his trump card, Dai Yao could hold out for one minute against the ninety-nine-level peerless expert Poseidon, but how could they not worry about Dai Yao's safety?
If you tell others that a person goes to the capital of an empire alone, no one would believe that he can come back alive.

The time he ventured into the Xingluo Imperial Capital was understandable, as he already had a great grudge to fight against, and his uncle Dai Hengyu's life was in danger, so he had no choice but to hesitate. But what about this time?

He said he had something to do in the Tiandou Empire, but ended up going to meet his confidante?
The incident happened suddenly and there was no help. In order to save his confidante, he broke into the city and faced enemies all over the city.

Zhu Zhuqing and the others believed that even if Dai Yao had not obtained the inheritance of the gods and even if he was not strong enough, he would have made the same choice.

If Dai Yao could not remember this lesson this time, once Dai Yao was in a situation where he was not as strong as the enemy, he would still have to face so many enemies alone. They could not imagine how worried and helpless they would be at that time.

It was precisely because of this situation that even Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, who were the most permissive of Dai Yao, joined forces with Dugu Yan.

Zhu Zhuqing had a cold and aloof look on her face, as she would show to outsiders. Ning Rongrong had a gentle smile on her face, but she had no intention of speaking up to help Dai Yao out.

Dai Yao smiled awkwardly. Seeing that his requests for help from Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were of no use, Dai Yao sighed heavily and turned his head away pretending to lament, as if he didn't dare to look at them.

He knew very well why Dugu Yan and the others were angry.

They are worried about themselves.

He was aware that he was taking some risks this time, but the situation was too urgent at the time and he could not afford to hesitate.

But he should apologize for his risk. If they didn't love him deeply, why would they worry so much? Not only did they accept each other, they didn't even pursue the matter of Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu too much. Why should he be dissatisfied?

However, don't be too hasty in admitting your mistakes.

When explaining to women, if your attitude is too humble, they won't listen to what you say. You have to take it slow.

Sure enough, Dai Yao's pretentious attitude immediately attracted Ning Rongrong's attention.

"Dai Yao, what's wrong with you?"

Ning Rongrong came to Dai Yao worriedly, lowered her body, her long brown hair hanging down, covering half of her face, but it couldn't hide the innocent youthful beauty on her beautiful face.

Dai Yao's heart was moved, but he knew that now was not the time to be gentle, otherwise all his efforts would be wasted. He pretended to be weak and waved his hand, forcing a smile and said:

"Rongrong, it's nothing."

On the side, Zhu Zhuqing had a half-smile on her face; Dugu Yan clasped her arms, holding up a pair of towering peaks, and snorted coldly.

They had seen through Dai Yao's tricks long ago, but did not expose them. Only the naive Ning Rongrong could be fooled by this guy.

"Tell me, what happened during your visit to the Tiandou Empire this time?"

Dugu Yan said coldly.

"Brother Yao, we are not angry, it's just that you don't take care of yourself at all, and we are too worried. Please explain it quickly, we have been worried to death these days!"

Ning Rongrong thought Dai Yao was sulking, and in a moment of anxiety, she directly exposed Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's disguise.

Hearing this, Dugu Yan became furious and said, "You little girl, you sold me out like this!"

But now is not the time to attack Ning Rongrong.

Since Ning Rongrong had exposed her disguise, Dugu Yan simply stopped pretending. The coldness on her face faded a lot, and she said angrily:
"Dai Yao, what on earth did you do in the Tiandou Empire this time? Give me an explanation!"

Dai Yao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gave Ning Rongrong a thumbs up in his heart. As his soul power surged, four soul rings slowly rose from under his feet.

Red, black, red, red.

Four soul rings appeared, and the entire sect master's mansion fell silent.

Over the years, the three women were very familiar with Dai Yao, and they knew his spirit ring configuration by heart. But why did the original eight spirit rings become four after going out?

What about those low-level spirit rings?

"Dai Yao, what happened? How did your first spirit ring become a hundred thousand year spirit ring?"

The three women all realized something was wrong. The coldness on Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly disappeared, her brows slightly furrowed, her deep concern not concealed at all.

Dai Yao sighed, raised his head slightly, and said with a look of unbearable past memories:

"In fact, rescuing people was a complete accident. I went to the Heaven Dou Empire for another purpose. Although the process was a bit bumpy, I succeeded in the end. My low-level spirit rings were all erased. Therefore, I was able to reabsorb spirit rings with higher age and better quality."

Hearing this, the three women looked at each other.

It was the first time they heard that someone could actually eliminate his or her own spirit ring. This had never happened before in the history of the entire continent.

In this way, when Dai Yao replenishes his spirit rings, won't his strength increase greatly? ! However, too many incredible things have happened to Dai Yao, and they are no longer surprised.

"Brother Yao, that process must have been very painful for you..."

Ning Rongrong said with a frown.

Dai Yao's face twitched imperceptibly.

Pain? It was a bit painful, but he was used to it. However, the matter of resurrecting Xiao Wu was too absurd, so absurd that he didn't dare to mention it in front of anyone...
"Dai Yao, can your method of eliminating spirit rings be used on others?"

Dugu Yan asked curiously.

If everyone could selectively eliminate their low-age spirit rings, it would be an epoch-making event for the entire spirit master world.

Many soul masters no longer have to carefully select a soul ring, they can make do with it first, and when their level is improved or they meet a suitable soul beast, they can remove the soul ring and absorb it again. Civilian soul masters no longer have to worry about their low-year soul rings, and have more opportunities to change their fate.

Dai Yao shook his head without hesitation and said:

"Of course not. The reason why I can eliminate low-year spirit rings is that I need a hundred thousand year spirit ring. And it also requires various harsh conditions. Finally, I need the power of the Sea God's Light to accomplish this impossible task."

"Even if it's you, I can't do anything." Hearing this, Dugu Yan felt a little regretful, but more of a feeling that it was as expected.

Being able to eliminate unwanted spirit rings at will is too incredible.

"What happened next? Why did you suddenly break into Tiandou City?"

Dugu Yan thought about it and asked.

Although the Qinglian Sect had information channels in Tiandou City, their level was not high and they could not get much information. Even the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, under Tang San's suppression, was much slower than before.

Therefore, the Qinglian Sect and the Qibao Liuli Sect did not know every detail of the specific situation in Tiandou City.

Dai Yao paused and told what happened in Tiandou City one by one.

"I see. I didn't expect the factional struggle in Tiandou City to be so intense. However, after this battle, although the Haotian Sect expelled the opposition from Tiandou City, their rule has become precarious. Coupled with the Wuhun Empire's step-by-step pressure, the defeat of the Tiandou Empire is not far away."

Dugu Yan lowered his eyes slightly and analyzed carefully.

The pair of intimidating green eyes revealed a radiant light of rationality. Immediately, Duguyan emphasized his tone and warned seriously:
"You bastard, Zhuqing and we have discussed this. We will not hold you responsible this time. If you dare to take risks without any preparation next time, don't blame us for not forgiving you!"

Dai Yao nodded with certainty.

"There will definitely not be a next time!"

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing smiled and said:
"Brother Yao, where are Sister Bing'er and the others? Why did you come back alone this time? Why didn't you bring them back with you?"

Thinking of the worry he had when he separated from Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu a few days ago, Dai Yao defended them:
"It's not that I don't want to bring them back, but they are still a little worried. After all, they are unfamiliar with Hanhai City. They are worried that you will reject them, and they are also worried that some people in the sect don't like them. Therefore, they don't really want to come to Hanhai City."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded thoughtfully and said with a smile:
"No wonder. Brother Yao, please tell them that we welcome them to Hanhai City. After all, this is their real home, isn't it?"

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At nightfall.

Dai Yao had just met with the elders of the Qinglian Sect and learned about its developments during this period. Before he could get much rest, he was informed that guests from the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect had arrived.

"Dad, Grandpa Jian."

Seeing the elegant figure and the old man who always accompanied him, Dai Yao said respectfully.

"You, you didn't call me wrong this time."

Ning Fengzhi smiled elegantly and joked.

After Ning Rongrong married Dai Yao, the name Dai Yao used to call Ning Fengzhi naturally changed.

Jian Douluo's expression was much worse, and he looked up and down at Dai Yao with a pair of sharp eyes, as if he was thinking about where to cut him. Apparently, Jian Douluo knew that Dai Yao had ventured into Tiandou City to save his confidante.

"Dai Yao, you have been very popular on the mainland these days. Everyone on the mainland knows you. You broke into Tiandou City alone. Even if the five Titled Douluos of Haotian Sect attacked together, not only did they fail to trap you, you even killed one of them."

"Even Uncle Jian can't do it."

"After returning from Sea God Island, your strength has really changed dramatically, enough to rank among the top powerhouses on the continent."

Ning Fengzhi leaned on his jade staff and said with great emotion.

The little kid who fled from the Xing Luo Empire has now grown into a towering tree.

Dai Yao smiled helplessly and said, "Dad, please stop insulting me. I have my reasons for doing this. Rongrong is in the clan leader's mansion. I'll go call her out."

Just as Dai Yao was about to return to the clan leader's residence, Ning Fengzhi waved his hand to stop him and said:
"No, Dai Yao, there's no rush to see Rongrong. I came here this time to see you. I have something important to discuss with you."

Dai Yao was slightly stunned. For Ning Fengzhi to call this an important matter, it must be of great importance.

"follow me."

Dai Yao gestured with his hand and led the way to the meeting room in the clan leader's mansion. After sitting down, Dai Yao said solemnly:
"Dad, what's the matter that made you go to such great lengths to come to me in person?"

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's usually calm face showed a solemn expression. He unconsciously clenched the jade staff in his palms and said slowly:

"Dai Yao, this matter has nothing to do with us, but it is related to the safety of the continent after all, so the choice is still up to you."

After the polite words, Ning Fengzhi began to speak:

"During this period, the soul beasts in the Xingdou Great Forest have been extremely active, rushing out of the soul beast gathering areas and breaking into human towns. Among them are thousand-year soul beasts, and even ten-thousand-year soul beasts have appeared. According to the intelligence collected so far, thousands of casualties have been caused."

"Such a high frequency is the highest in hundreds of years."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the most terrifying beast tide in hundreds of years is brewing."

"But now the Wuhun Empire has attacked the two empires separately, continuously conquering cities and territories, and has already included the entire Xingdou Great Forest in its territory. When the beast tide breaks out, the Wuhun Empire will bear the brunt."

"But the Wuhun Empire is at war with the two great empires and lacks troops to resist the beast tide. It can be said that once the soul beasts in the Xingdou Great Forest rush out of the forest, without any obstruction, they will be able to conquer the land and the entire continent will be devastated."

"However, it is indeed difficult for the Wuhun Empire to withdraw its troops, give up the victory that is within reach, and give up the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to unify the continent. However, if the Wuhun Empire is not prepared to resist the beast tide, it will be a disaster for the entire world."

"Dai Yao, this is not just a matter for the Wuhun Empire, but a matter for all of humanity!"

"So, we have to go to the Spirit Hall and find out the details of the beast tide first. If necessary, our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Azure Lotus Sect can lend a helping hand to the Spirit Hall."

All along, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect chose to follow Dai Yao and settle in Hanhai City.

It's not that Ning Fengzhi is stupid and doesn't understand that after the unification of the continent, forces like theirs will become a thorn in the side of the Spirit Hall. However, his confidence lies in the younger generation like Dai Yao. As long as they successfully inherit the throne, even if the Spirit Hall is unwilling, it can do nothing about it.

But now the beast tide has appeared, and he can't just sit back and watch. Therefore, he would rather choose to go out and help the Spirit Hall than sit back and watch the beast tide happen.

Hearing this, Dai Yao was shocked. A tide of beasts had come out, but this was not mentioned in the original book!

It was not until the second part, Unrivaled Tang Sect, that records of the beast tide appeared.

Dai Yao was of course aware of the dangers of the beast tide. If it really happened, there would be countless casualties on the entire continent. In addition, with the continuous wars now, even if tens of thousands of people did not die in the war and the beast tide, they would die of hunger and displacement.

Dai Yao's heart gradually sank.

Although he didn't know why the beast tide happened, it was obviously related to him. Because of his butterfly effect, an accident that did not happen in the original book occurred.

In any case, Dai Yao must bear some responsibility for this.

Therefore, he must go to the Spirit Hall!

"Originally, I wanted to meet Bibi Dong because Hanhai City is a remote place, but now I have to meet Bibi Dong because of the beast tide."

Dai Yao looked at the setting sun sinking into the mountains and the sky gradually becoming darker, thinking quietly. (End of this chapter)