Zi Ji already knew what had happened and was quite surprised that Ye Yu had such strength.
However, due to the overwhelming power, he went berserk and could completely transform into a dragon, which put a greater burden on himself. Currently, Ye Yu's strength is not yet strong enough to fully control the Apocalypse Black Dragon transformation.
Zi Ji originally thought that Ye Yu might fully grasp the dragon transformation once he reached Titled Douluo, but now it seems it might happen sooner.
Zi Ji believed that when Ye Yu could fully master the Body Martial Soul Apocalypse Black Dragon, he would be even stronger, and by then, the Soul Ring configuration of the Body Martial Soul Apocalypse Black Dragon might be even more terrifying than the Nine Spirits Black Begonia.
"Master Zi Ji, how long will it take for Ye Yu to wake up?"
Zi Ji replied, "About seven days. The physical exhaustion is easy to recover from, but the mental exhaustion is difficult. Even though our Hell Demon Dragon Race has plenty of Nether Essence Demon Grass, the complete dragon transformation exhausts too much of his energy. Although he might wake up in seven days, if he can't wake up by then, I've already burned Void Soul Incense in the room, which will keep him unconscious for about half a month."
Hell Demon Dragon understood, saying, "Master Zi Ji is afraid that if he wakes up later, his spiritual power will still be weak and he won't be able to maintain rationality, leading to uncontrolled berserking."
Zi Ji nodded, "Yes, although you knocked him out, the Origin of Evil hasn't completely hidden deep within his body. If he wakes up, it will emerge, and his yet-to-heal spiritual power will be unable to resist, resulting in a rampage. Although this is our tribe's territory with strong demonic qi, the Origin of Evil is too powerful for the restraint effect to be strong. If the Evil-Sealing Pendant were still there, he wouldn't need to remain unconscious, but unexpectedly this time, the extent of the outburst was such that even the Evil-Sealing Pendant couldn't withstand it. It seems that the one called Xiao Wu is very important to him."
Day by day, Ye Yu remained in an unconscious state, lying on the bed in Zi Ji's room.
However, gradually, a phrase kept echoing in Ye Yu's mind, seemingly reminding him.
"Must wake up soon... can't sleep too long..."
…
At this time, Tang San and Xiao Wu had arrived at Tian Dou City.
Walking on the street, suddenly the urgent sound of horse hooves filled the air, densely covering the road.
Tang San was still somewhat weak, Xiao Wu protected him behind her.
The leading knight shouted as he approached, "Are you blind? Move aside!"
At the same time, he raised his whip and lashed it fiercely.
Xiao Wu's temper wasn't good; she kicked and sent the man and his horse flying.
Immediately, the other knights released their Martial Souls, all with four Soul Rings. They were Tian Dou Royal Family warriors, and such strength was already elite, but now seemed too weak before Xiao Wu.
The horse that was kicked collided with the three horses behind, and one man fell to the ground without wearing a knight's uniform, instead dressed in fine clothes, looking like a fop, and shouted angrily, "Damn! Capture her!"
Xiao Wu and Tang San instantly recognized him; it was Xue Beng, the Fourth Prince with whom they had clashed when they first went to Tian Dou Royal Academy.
Tang San, though weak, released the Slaying God Domain, instilling fear in the knights' hearts, making them hesitate to act.
"Retreat if you don't wish to die, leave it to me."
A low, elder voice sounded, the knights retreated, and Xue Beng was delighted.
Tang San looked at the elder, dressed in green robes, naturally recognizing him.
Tang San directly released his Martial Soul, Blue Silver Grass in his right hand, Vast Heaven Hammer in his left.
The green-robed elder's pupils shrank upon seeing it, somewhat startled.
Tang San said, "Old monster, long time no see."
This title... this Martial Soul... was he...
But completely different.
Dugu Bo was astonished, "You are?"
Tang San smiled, "I've changed a lot, but shouldn't anyone recognize me by now? How about this?"
Tang San took out the medicinal herbs he picked from the medicine garden before, upon seeing them Dugu Bo immediately confirmed.
"It's you?"
"Let's go somewhere else to talk."
The three went to a teahouse, Xue Beng was astonished, realizing they knew each other, reluctantly giving up.
They entered a private room, Dugu Bo was astonished: "It's really you, Tang San, how have you become so handsome? Teach me how to do this? What medicine did you use? I want to rejuvenate."
Tang San replied, "It's not because of medicine; after my Blue Silver Grass awakened, it activated most of my mother's genes, changing my appearance."
Tang San examined Dugu Bo, saying, "The toxins in your body should be mostly eradicated by now."
Dugu Bo expressed gratitude, "You indeed are formidable, the toxins remaining in my body are minimal, and my granddaughter's toxins were completely removed two years ago. Even though you and Ye Yu emptied my medicine garden, I feel I've profited, thank you."
Tang San responded, "Mere verbal thanks aren't of much use."
Dugu Bo generously said, "If you need help, just let me know."
Tang San nodded, "I truly need your help, I invite you to Shrek Academy as an Honored Guest Elder, temporarily reside at Shrek Academy, how about it?"
"Alright." Dugu Bo agreed immediately.
Tang San said, "Don't rush to agree, let me explain the situation to you."
Tang San explained the current opposition between him and Xiao Wu against Martial Soul Hall, Dugu Bo wasn't intimidated.
"Is that so? I never interact with Martial Soul Hall anyway, nor have any favorable impression, I'll go with you to Shrek then."
Tang San nodded, having met Dugu Bo, naturally wanted to bring him to Shrek first.
This time Xiao Wu was unharmed thanks to Ye Yu, but what about next time? Shrek alone is insufficient for protection; they need stronger individuals until Ye Yu returns.
This time, they would be careful not to expose their identities, and continue cultivating to enhance their strength.
Meanwhile, at Martial Soul Hall.
The Beast Hunting Operation failed, six days had passed.
The five injured Titled Douluo have healed and were ready to act, Bibi Dong approached Qian Daoliu's retreat.
Outside the stone gate, Bibi Dong called, "Great Tributor."
Qian Daoliu was somewhat displeased, "Pope, I am in retreat, you should know the retreat state should not be disturbed unless it's something significant."
Bibi Dong internally mocked, wanting to say, "Why are you really retreating? Who would believe that?"
Bibi Dong said, "I invite you to end your retreat, we're ready for the Soul Hunting Operation."
"Soul Hunting Operation? To eliminate the Upper Three Sects requires me to come out of retreat?"
"Originally, it wasn't necessary, but…"
Bibi Dong explained the events of the Beast Hunting Operation, leaving Qian Daoliu shook initially then relaxed.
Bibi Dong said, "As stated, the Apocalypse Black Dragon is confirmed as unable to appear, and Ye Yu surely remains in a weakened state, unable to surface. The loss was substantial, eliminating Seven Treasure Glaze Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan won't be hard, but when facing Vast Heaven Sect after such severe losses, greater devastation could occur, Martial Soul Hall cannot afford significant losses anymore."
Qian Daoliu understood, the stone gate opened shortly thereafter.
Qian Daoliu exited, hands on his back, aura proud.
"Alright then, I shall end my retreat, moreover my power has stabilized."
At this moment, in the Pope Hall.
Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo were discussing.
"The Pope invited the Great Tributor out of retreat, unsure if the Great Tributor intends to take action."
"Probably, since the Apocalypse Black Dragon is confirmed incapable of appearing."
…
Right at this moment, Qian Daoliu's discontented voice sounded.
Bibi Dong entered with Qian Daoliu, Qian Daoliu snorted, "Think I left retreat because the Apocalypse Black Dragon can't appear? Are you insinuating that I retreated due to fear of the Apocalypse Black Dragon?"
Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo slightly bowed, "We didn't mean that."
Qian Daoliu strode with hands on his back, "Good, it's because my power has fully stabilized that I leave retreat, don't overthink it."