Douluo:Peerless Tang Sect: Douluo of Peaceful Heaven

"Teacher Xiaoya! Senior Brother!"

The slender boy walked up to Tang Ya and Bei Bei, calling out happily as he approached.

"Yuhao, why were you so late?"

Tang Ya gave the boy's shoulder a light pat, her tone curious.

"It was because of Teacher Zhou's class," the thin boy answered, scratching the back of his head a little sheepishly. "We just finished."

"Their homeroom teacher is Zhou Yi," Bei Bei explained to Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan.

"What? Zhou Yi?!"

Ziyang and Nannan exclaimed at the same time, exchanging glances filled with sympathy. Anyone familiar with Shrek Academy's Outer Court knew exactly how terrifying Zhou Yi's name was—famous for her strictness and ferocity.

"Well then, I won't blame you," Tang Ya laughed, clearly understanding. "Come on, let me introduce you to my good friends."

Then she turned her head and called out,

"Wang Dong, come on over too."

"Mm-hmm!"

The arrogant-looking boy nodded obediently. In this moment, his usual pride was nowhere to be seen as he followed closely behind Huo Yuhao.

Yuhao immediately noticed Ziyang and Nannan—after all, they were the only ones he didn't recognize. He had already met Xu Sanshi and Xue Weiwei, who were long-time friends of Tang Ya and Bei Bei. But the black-haired young man and silver-haired young woman standing nearby were complete strangers.

Who are they? Are they also Shrek students?

Why is that older brother looking at me like that? Did I do something wrong? Still, his presence feels really calming… more so than even Senior Brother Bei Bei or Wang Dong.

And that sister—her hair is silver and her eyes are red! She's so beautiful… even more than Teacher Xiaoya and Senior Sister Weiwei!

Wait… why are their uniforms red?

These were Yuhao's first impressions of Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan.

"Zhu Ziyang, Nannan, this is the third member of our Tang Sect—Huo Yuhao!"

Tang Ya beamed proudly as she made the introduction.

"Yuhao, these two are my very good friends and former partners from the New Student Tournament—Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan. They're both from the Inner Court!"

"Hello, Senior Brother, Senior Sister!"

Yuhao tensed instinctively. After two months at Shrek, he clearly understood what kind of people the Inner Court disciples were. His greeting was full of both politeness and admiration.

"Hello, little junior,"

Jiang Nannan replied kindly. She had a good impression of Huo Yuhao—maybe because of his humble background, or maybe simply because he was Tang Ya's student.

"Hi,"

Ziyang said casually, though his calm tone couldn't hide the curiosity in his eyes. To the others, it seemed like he was simply showing interest in a newcomer, but in truth…

He's here. He's finally here.

Huo Yuhao—the protagonist of Peerless Tang Sect!

Ziyang's mind was reeling. He had already guessed Huo Yuhao's identity long ago—after all, he still retained a few scattered memories from another life. Combined with Electrolux's cryptic references to a "Child of Destiny," it wasn't hard to connect the dots.

This frail-looking boy, chosen by Tang Ya to join the Tang Sect, must be the same Yuhao who would one day revive the sect and shape the continent's future.

Could it be that the chaotic era Mu En always speaks of—this age of great conflict—is in fact the story told in Peerless Tang Sect?

Ziyang's thoughts churned as he studied the boy, gaze so intense that it made Yuhao shrink back instinctively, hiding behind Tang Ya.

"Hey! Zhu Ziyang, what's wrong with you?"

Tang Ya snapped at him. "You're scaring Yuhao!"

"Ah—my bad,"

Ziyang apologized with a sheepish smile.

"I was just curious about his martial soul."

"Hmph! You'd never guess it!"

Tang Ya said smugly. "Yuhao, go ahead—tell him!"

"Oh, uh, yes!"

Yuhao nodded quickly.

"My martial soul is… my eyes. I call it Spirit Eyes!"

"An eye-type martial soul?"

Ziyang feigned surprise, though inwardly, he'd already confirmed it.

"It's a Body Martial Soul, then. Tang Sect really found a treasure this time."

"You really think so?"

Tang Ya was surprised. Even Bei Bei hadn't been particularly optimistic about Yuhao, but Ziyang seemed genuinely impressed.

"Of course I mean it,"

Ziyang replied with a smile.

Of course it's true.

A Body Martial Soul—especially something like the Spirit Eyes—has tremendous growth potential.

If nurtured properly, he'll definitely undergo a second awakening in the future.

"Then you won't mind helping Yuhao plan his development a bit, right?"

Tang Ya grinned mischievously.

"Think of it as the Tang Sect owing you a favor!"

"…You're not shy at all, are you?"

Ziyang laughed, shaking his head.

"Of course not!"

Tang Ya declared proudly, pushing Yuhao forward.

"Go on—thank Senior Brother Ziyang!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Ziyang!"

Yuhao bowed deeply with sincere gratitude.

Ziyang nodded.

I wonder… will my involvement change his fate?

Just then, a somewhat displeased voice spoke up.

"Senior Sister Tang Ya, aren't you forgetting someone? I've been standing here this whole time."

"Ah! I nearly forgot!"

Tang Ya gasped, suddenly remembering the other boy.

"Sorry about that. Ziyang, Nannan—this is Wang Dong, Yuhao's roommate."

"Senior Brother, Senior Sister. Hello,"

Wang Dong greeted politely, his blue eyes full of curiosity as he looked the two over.

"Hello,"

Ziyang and Nannan replied warmly.

"Well, now that everyone's here,"

Bei Bei announced,

"let's head into the city."

Soon, the group arrived at Tianying Pavilion and entered a private room. The servers quickly brought out dishes, and everyone settled in for an enjoyable meal.

Ziyang sat beside Yuhao—Tang Ya's deliberate arrangement. She clearly hoped he would guide the boy's path, convinced that Ziyang's insight surpassed even that of the academy teachers.

Ziyang, intrigued by the "Child of Destiny," didn't mind her matchmaking at all and greeted Yuhao with a friendly tone.

"Yuhao, mind if I call you that?"

"Of course not, Senior Brother!"

Yuhao replied respectfully. He already knew Inner Court students were on another level entirely, and Ziyang was not only powerful but also connected to Teacher Tang Ya. Naturally, he showed proper courtesy.

"Haha, no need to be so stiff,"

Ziyang said kindly, giving Yuhao's shoulder a reassuring pat.

"Just relax. You can be more like your roommate there."

At the mention of his name, Wang Dong glanced over reflexively. Seeing that they weren't looking at him, he turned away again—but the subtle twitch of his ear betrayed his interest in their conversation.

Yuhao nodded slowly. The tension in his shoulders began to ease.

This Senior Brother… his smile is so warm. It's like spring sunlight—gentle, calming. I don't feel anxious around him at all.

"Your martial soul is your eyes, so I assume it's of the spirit type, correct?"

"Yes," Yuhao nodded.

"Actually," Ziyang said thoughtfully, "when it comes to Body Martial Souls, you probably also have a secondary component—your brain. Eyes as the primary core, and brain as support. Together, they form a complete spiritual-type system."

"My brain too?"

Yuhao blinked in surprise.

"I've never heard that before…"

"Heh, it's not common knowledge,"

Ziyang smiled.

"Anyway, your Spirit Eyes will benefit most from spirit-type soul rings. But if possible, try to absorb ones from spirit beasts with special eyes—like the Evil-Eyed Tyrant Lord."

"Why?"

Yuhao looked confused.

"Because your martial soul is literally your eyes," Ziyang explained.

"Boosting spiritual power alone isn't enough. You also need to strengthen the origin of your martial soul—your eyes themselves. That's how you'll eventually trigger a second awakening."

"Second awakening?"

Now even the others—Tang Ya, Bei Bei, Wang Dong—turned their attention toward him, their faces filled with curiosity.

Ziyang gave them a mysterious smile.