Chapter 127 - Widening the Net

After Chiyoko gain his first Spirit Ring from the Demon Devour Tree the the team started to make preparations for the night in the forest as traveling at night was extremely dangerous at their current level. First they made their way out of the "Heart of The Forest" into a more or less suitable location where the average level of the Spirit Beast were along the 10 year mark.

As lighting a campfire would attract unnecessary attention they made their camp above ground in the trees.

"Father told us that after we graduate from Tai Tan Primary and enter Tan Academy we will head to the Douluo Continent." -Nelial

"He said that growing flowers in a "Greenhouse" would only go so far. In order for us to grow strong he wants us to battle with Spirit Cultivators from other academies once he gets a firm foothold in the continent. He says that the back water Spirit Cultivators on the Continent will learn what true power is." -Naoki

"Enough about that we must first get through our current situation if we want to survive long enough to reach the Douluo Continent. We have accomplished our first target, there are four left and we have two days to do it. Our next target will be the Scorpion Wasp, this spirit beast happens to fall under the eusocial type which means they have a large nest with a queen that lays all the eggs while workers go out and acquire what is necessary to feed that nest. All we have to do is find the area they operate in and isolate one of the workers and kill it as we are not powerful enough to go after their Queen." -Ulquiorra

"There is a beastuary in the library that has details on the Scorpion wasp and the age identifying characteristics. Our target will be the 1-100 years Wasps as they have not yet fully developed their Scorpion tail on their Thorax so their venom is less potent. 101- 1,000 year old wasps have a fully developed tail and their color changes from White to Sand Yellow with a few black markings. The Older the Scorpion Wasp the deeper shade of yellow they are, upon reaching 100,000 years old a worker wasp as they are typically female will become a queen and start her own nest. The Queen is Typically Golden with red markings and has two sets of wings, he venom has a power paralytic effect which can cause your heart to stop." -Shisui

"After that we will move on to the Cane Toad which is usually found on the Western Coastal area of the Island where there is a combination of both Grass and woodland with access to the sea. There are hundreds of thousands of Cane Toads in that area and they aren't particularly aggressive as their only defense is the poison the secret from the glands behind their eyes which coats their skin. Other than that they have no distinct offensive capabilities, Upon reach 10,000 years old they are said to have the ability to cause mild hallucinations, then at 100,000 years they have the ability to cause a wide scale mirage which can cover entire cities making them vanish in addition to their toxins which in proper dosage be something similar to a superhuman drug that lets you tap into the hidden potential of the body." -Ulquiorra

"So in heavy dosage this drug can cause muscle deterioration starting with the heart muscle causing your heart to beat irregularly then eventually after a few months or so you will die" -Shisui

"After that we will move on to the Sonic Rabbit, it uses it's speed to create afterimages of itself to attack prey. It's attacks are fast enough to cause sonic booms, hence the name Sonic Rabbit as it uses its speed to escape from predators and attack its prey. They are quite territorial so as soon as we enter their domain they will come for us." -Ulquiorra

"Lord Tatsuo is trying to maximize our growth potential with our first Rings, Every Ring is important but the first decides what path you will take as a soul cultivator. Lastly we go after the Ice Wolf this might be one of the more difficult ones due to the pack. We have to make it work though."

They were currently finishing up the camp set up for the night which consisted of them making hammock like sleeping devices by weaving tree fibers together and using leaves as padding high up in the trees.

While the Children were coming up with their battle plan and resting Tatsuo let Nel to handle something that just came up. Tatsuo sitting on the couch picked up the report and read it quickly.

"Are you sure about this?"

"Yes your Majesty this information was confirmed by multiple scouts."

"Good, Bring all of them here of course no with force but with a display of force. Take 5 Titled Douluo with you."

"Rest assured Your Majesty it will be done."

"Good."

'It's always better to have multiple ways in rather than just one,one in the Star Luo Empire and a few in Heavens Duo Empire. These people must have already noticed the net Spirit hall is weaving however they must not know to what extent.'

Tatsuo planned out what action he would take as he rejoined the children in the forest the next day as they proceeded to get their last four spirit rings making everyone a Spirit Master Rank 11.

He continued to instruct them on how to better improve their teamwork over the next few days when his Visitors finally arrived. He parted with the Children as he met his guests in the Lobby of Tai Tan.

"Welcome Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan Head Ning Fengzhi, along with him The Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo. Welcome Clear Sky Clan Leader Tang Xiao, Along with him the Second and Third Elders. Welcome Poison Douluo. Welcome Clear Sky Douluo."

Tatsuo said all of this with a smile as he was inspected by the group as they made their way to a conference room to have a more "polite" discussion.

Behind him the guests spoke among themselves.

"Uncle Chen what do you think of him?" -Ning Fengzhi

"I can't ascertain his Level which means he is above mine, not only that he sent five level 97 and 98 Titled Douluo to get us which can only mean he is more powerful than them." -Sword Douluo Chen Xin

"He Even found the Clear Sky Clan and brought them out of seclusion and compared to the rest of you I don't know why I a Rank 91 Douluo was brought here along with the rest of you old freaks." - Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo

"Good to see that you are doing well Brother"- Tang Xiao to Tang Hao the Clear Sky Douluo

They made their way into a room with a very of the sea as the sunlight fell through the clouds making the entire room brighter and more vibrant with a bright yellow hue.

Tatsuo stood at the windows while he gestured for everyone else to take a seat before he spoke to them all.

"Welcome people of the Heaven Duo Empire to my Night Empire, I have brought you here today to talk about a problem we all face. However, it is rude to speak to others when you have yet to introduce yourself."

Tatsuo released his 10 Spirit Rings with 9 red wrapped in Steel-Gold color while his last one was Steel Gold.

"I am the Emperor of the Night Empire, Tatsuo Shiba, Rank 101 God, Title: Zen Dragon God, Control System Spirit Master, Spirit: Zen Dragon Emperor."

The Avatar of the Zen Dragon was above his head looked down on everyone as they attempted to process the information they just received. In front of them was a man that achieved what many others could not.

"Excuse my rudeness respected Zen Dragon God but what is the problem you have brought us here for?" -Bone Douluo, Gu Rong

Tatsuo retracted his Spirit Rings and took a seat joining the group at the conference table.

"The Spirit Hall."

Tang Hao's spirit power fluctuated sharply when that name was mentioned.