The disciples of the Two Major Sects went to heal, while Ye Yu discussed in the hall with the elders and sect leaders of the Two Major Sects.
Ye Yu said, "The Martial Soul Hall will likely cancel the Soul Hunting Operation, and they won't make any moves against you in the short term, Uncle Ning. You can lead the disciples back to the Seven Treasure Glaze Sect to rebuild the sect."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, agreeing that the Martial Soul Hall would not continue, as this time the greatest losses were suffered by the Martial Soul Hall. Although the foundation of the Martial Soul Hall is strong, losing so many people heavily diminishes their vitality. If they were to continue, even if they could destroy the Upper Three Sects, the power of the Martial Soul Hall would be difficult to match against the combined forces of the Two Great Empires.
The Martial Soul Hall is so formidable because its strength surpasses that of the Three Great Sects and the Two Great Empires. Even if these five major forces teamed up, they would struggle to destroy the Martial Soul Hall.
Yu Yuanzhen said, "Ye Yu, you are already at level 69. Once you reach level 70, we will personally accompany you to the Xingdou Great Forest to help you hunt for the Seventh Soul Ring."
Ye Yu's great favor is forever remembered by them, and they wish to do something for Ye Yu.
Although Ye Yu is the apprentice of the Master, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo had helped him before, but they felt it was not enough to repay Ye Yu's great favor.
Sword Douluo said, "Indeed, with your talent, you should reach level 70 soon. When the time comes, we will take action ourselves. Given your demon-like nature and current Soul Ring configuration, surely the Seventh Soul Ring also demands to be a hundred thousand years? Although Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts are rare and powerful, I believe the three of us Titled Douluo combined with Fengzhi's support can jointly hunt down a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Ye Yu naturally does not doubt their abilities; the three are extremely strong among Titled Douluo, adding Ning Fengzhi's support, killing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is indeed not a big issue.
Even so, Ye Yu shook his head.
"I appreciate your goodwill, but for this Seventh Soul Ring, I won't trouble you."
Sword Douluo and the others were surprised, and Ning Fengzhi asked, "Xiao Yu, is someone helping you?"
Ye Yu shook his head, "No, currently there should be no one able to help me with this Seventh Soul Ring."
Upon hearing this, they were taken aback.
Sword Douluo was amazed, "Oh? Ye Yu, even we can't?"
Ye Yu smiled, "I know your capabilities well, you can kill a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, but what about ones older than one hundred fifty thousand years?"
Sword Douluo and the others exchanged glances, gasping in disbelief - one hundred fifty thousand years and above!
Sword Douluo was amazed, "Ye Yu, your Seventh Soul Ring needs to be no less than one hundred fifty thousand years?"
Ye Yu nodded, "Yes, indeed. Absorbing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring isn't the limit for me now, and my Sixth Soul Ring is already one hundred sixty thousand years, so naturally the Seventh Soul Ring cannot be less than one hundred sixty thousand years."
Sword Douluo and the others were surprised, all smiling wryly.
"Requiring a Seventh Soul Ring of no less than one hundred sixty thousand years is astonishing, but not impossible for you. If we teamed up, indeed we could not hunt a Soul Beast older than one hundred sixty thousand years."
Ye Yu said, "You don't need to bother, I've roughly thought of two plans."
Ye Yu considered that for the Seventh Soul Ring, either Zi Ji helps him, or he goes to that place - Sea God Island!
Ye Yu left with the Master and others, returning to Shrek Academy, while Ning Fengzhi led the sect disciples back as well.
This incident has already spread, causing a stir across the continent, with everyone in the Two Great Empires discussing it.
"Martial Soul Hall actually attacked the Upper Three Sects."
"The Upper Three Sects are powerful and have always been thorns in the eyes of Martial Soul Hall, naturally they need to be cleared out, but unexpectedly they didn't succeed."
"On one hand, the surprise attack failed, facing the joint forces of two sects, but reportedly the main reason for the disastrous defeat, with casualties four times higher than the Two Major Sects and even losing a Titled Douluo, was because of Ye Yu."
"Ye Yu? He was part of the champion team at the All Continent Elite Soul Master Competition, the Shrek Team's Ye Yu?"
"Indeed, many on the continent know Ye Yu, especially since being wanted by Martial Soul Hall for a long time, yet unexpectedly he's still alive and so powerful, no wonder no one can capture him."
"I've heard before about Hundred Emperors City being destroyed by Ye Yu, which I initially found hard to believe, especially since Ye Yu was not even eighteen, but now it seems Ye Yu is truly a super demon."
"Incredible as it may be, could any demon be this terrifying? It's said Ye Yu killed ten thousand soul masters of the Martial Soul Hall, even the dead Titled Douluo were killed by Ye Yu."
"That's impossible, I don't believe it."
"I don't either, seeing is believing while hearing is misleading, the rumors are exaggerated; I can't believe a seventeen-year-old could kill a Titled Douluo."
"Regardless of whether it's true, overall Martial Soul Hall lost greatly this time, it's quite shameful."
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Tian Dou Empire.
Inside the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xue Ye was extremely angry that Martial Soul Hall acted against the Two Major Sects, completely disregarding his Tian Dou Royal Family.
Emperor Xue Ye was incensed, slamming the armrest of the dragon throne, shouting angrily, "Martial Soul Hall is truly outrageous! What are they intending? Daring to try and eradicate the Upper Three Sects, are they openly declaring their intent to rule the entire continent, showing no restraint? Where does this leave my Tian Dou Royal Family?"
The other ministers were similarly angry.
"Your Majesty, this Martial Soul Hall indeed shows no respect for us, they prioritize extinguishing the Upper Three Sects, breaking the current continental power balance, then they would act against the Two Great Empires, clearly aiming to unify the continent without any concealment."
"Fortunately, Martial Soul Hall failed and suffered significant losses, otherwise even though they acted in such a manner, all we could do would be to seethe in anger."
"Indeed, we should be grateful the Two Major Sects weren't annihilated and Martial Soul Hall suffered greater losses, I believe we can denounce Martial Soul Hall."
"Denunciation is possible, but our royal family alone isn't enough, the Two Major Sects will likely act as well, additionally Xingluo Empire and Vast Heaven Sect should join, enabling us to press Martial Soul Hall for an apology and possibly compensation."
Ministers proposed various strategies; in the past, they wouldn't dare offend Martial Soul Hall, even united they wouldn't dare, but now with the balance somewhat broken and Martial Soul Hall heavily weakened, they dared to push for it - provided Xingluo Empire and Vast Heaven Sect also participated.
Emperor Xue Ye nodded, "Yes, I will discuss with Emperor Xingluo; I believe they won't stand by."
However, subsequently, Xingluo Empire unexpectedly decided not to intervene, leaving Emperor Xue Ye furious, realizing Xingluo Empire intended to observe the struggles like a spectator, hoping to profit from the aftermath.
Emperor Xue Ye was furious, considering Emperor Xingluo's decision foolish; without cohesive action from the Five Major Forces, they couldn't move the Martial Soul Hall, if they are destroyed, Xingluo Empire wouldn't be collecting the benefits but rather becoming a prey.
As heir, Dai Mubai also tried to urge action, but it was to no avail; their intention to censure Martial Soul Hall could only be abandoned.
Ye Yu and the others returned to Shrek Academy, Xiao Wu and Tang San were happy to see Ye Yu safe and sound.
Xiao Wu and Tang San's injuries were completely healed, Tang San reached level 60, ready to head to the Xingdou Forest for the Sixth Soul Ring.
Due to personal reasons, Xiao Wu did not sacrifice herself to become Tang San's Sixth Soul Ring.
Knowing the Martial Soul Hall's Soul Hunting Operation failed, suffering heavy losses, Xiao Wu felt relieved.
The next morning, Ye Yu, Tang San, and Zhao Wuji headed to the Xingdou Great Forest.
Zhao Wuji helped Tang San hunt, while Ye Yu was there in case of danger.
Tang San required a Sixth Soul Ring of thirty thousand years; for Soul Masters, the limit of the Sixth Soul Ring is twenty thousand years, but Tang San's constitution is extremely strong, believing he could withstand thirty thousand years.
After entering, they arrived at the section of the Xingdou Great Forest with soul beasts over twenty thousand years; Ye Yu's eyebrows slightly raised, sensing a familiar aura in the distance with his powerful spiritual sense.
"Xiao San, Teacher Zhao, you continue searching; I'll check the area ahead and return quickly."
"Okay."