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As time passed, the news of Spirit Hall's massive assault on the Clear Sky Clan continued to ferment across the Douluo Continent. Eventually, even ordinary civilians had heard of it.
Panic gripped the land. The various Soul Master powers grew restless, fearful that once Spirit Hall dealt with the Clear Sky Clan, it would turn its blade upon them next.
None were more worried than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. If the Clear Sky Clan was the world's number one clan, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was firmly number two. The two powers were as close as lips and teeth; if the Clear Sky Clan fell, it was only a matter of time before Spirit Hall came for them.
For days, Ning Fengzhi wore a troubled expression, locking himself in his chambers. Although his Spirit had evolved into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda—and the clan could rightly be renamed the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—he could find no joy in it with such a calamity looming.
He had originally planned to announce the name change after the Continental Soul Master Academy Tournament. Now, he abandoned the idea. In these times, stability was far more important.
After careful deliberation, Ning Fengzhi sent his people to find the master, Yu Xiaogang. He had already investigated Yu Xiaogang's background and confirmed he was the son of Yu Yuanzhen, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
He hoped to use Yu Xiaogang as a bridge to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. At this point, only an alliance between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan stood a chance of resisting Spirit Hall.
The power of the number one Beast Spirit combined with the number one Auxiliary Spirit—such a union would create a force rivaling even the Clear Sky Clan.
Ning Fengzhi even considered an alliance with the Clear Sky Clan itself, but that would have to wait until after securing ties with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons. As for now… it was far too dangerous. With Spirit Hall having dispatched eight Titled Douluo, an Auxiliary-type Soul Douluo like himself could be killed by a mere shockwave from their battle.
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Meanwhile, in Heaven Dou City, at the Yue Xuan pavilion.
When news of Spirit Hall's fierce assault reached Tang Yuehua, she was alarmed and immediately sought out the Clear Sky Clan's Third and Seventh Elders to inform them. Upon hearing the news, they were both horrified.
"What? Spirit Hall deployed an army of ten thousand Soul Masters, and all eight elders from the Elder Hall have mobilized?"
"This is disastrous! Right now, the clan only has the Clan Master, the Second Elder, and two others—only four Titled Douluo in total. They can't possibly withstand Spirit Hall's attack. We must return at once!"
"That's right! Third Uncle, Seventh Uncle, you must go back and help immediately!" Tang Yuehua urged, her voice trembling with anxiety.
"You two go first," she added. "I will head to the Xingyue Sect and bring the Soul Masters there as reinforcements."
"Very well, Yuehua. We will depart now. You must be careful!" the Third Elder said gravely. With that, he shot out of the Yue Xuan and flew toward the Clear Sky Clan, the Seventh Elder right behind him.
Neither elder questioned Tang Yuehua's decision. The Clear Sky Clan currently had only about two thousand Soul Masters, whereas Spirit Hall's army was ten thousand strong—a five-to-one disadvantage. The odds were not in their favor.
At a time like this, every additional Soul Master was another measure of strength, another glimmer of hope for survival.
After the two elders left, Tang Yuehua called out, "Qianqian, come here!"
Instantly, a woman in violet robes appeared before her. This woman, Qianqian, was revealed to be a Soul King of the Agility-Attack type. Though she appeared to be in her early twenties, her true age was closer to thirty.
"Madam Yue, what are your orders?" she asked.
Tang Yuehua took a deep breath, forcing herself to remain calm. She knew that in a crisis, composure was paramount.
"You are an Agility-type Soul Master with unmatched speed. Fly to Star Luo City at once. Inform Dai Weisi and the Star Luo Emperor of what has happened and request their aid. I will go to the Xingyue Sect and lead our forces from there to support the Clear Sky Clan."
"Qianqian understands!"
With that, she released her Spirit—a magnificent winged pegasus, noble, elegant, and radiant. Frankly, anyone who'd been single for a while would probably find even this pegasus handsome.
In truth, Qianqian's Pegasus Spirit was a mutation that granted her the ability of flight. While its offense and defense were weaker than other equine-type Spirits, its speed had been tremendously enhanced. In terms of flight speed, perhaps only the Needle-tailed Swift Spirit of the Speed Clan could surpass it.
Spreading her wings, Qianqian soared toward Star Luo City. At the same time, Tang Yuehua boarded a carriage and hurried toward the Xingyue Sect to rally her reinforcements.
She knew the Clear Sky Clan had been caught off guard and that there would be many wounded. For this reason, she brought all the healing-type Soul Masters from her sect, including Jiang Zhu. She also summoned the Soul Masters Dai Weisi had recruited from Canghui Academy, including the specialists in the Seven Shura Illusion—they might prove useful.
In total, three hundred Soul Masters of Soul Grandmaster rank and above set out in a mighty procession toward the Clear Sky Clan. Those below that rank were simply too weak; they would be nothing but cannon fodder. It was better to leave them behind.
As Spirit Hall's war against the Clear Sky Clan raged, the entire Douluo Continent was thrown into chaos. The attack had sent ripples through the entire balance of power.
If there was one peaceful place left, it was the Star Dou Great Forest. Uninhabited and rarely visited by humans, it remained untouched by the conflict. Yet beneath its tranquil surface lurked an overwhelming killing intent.
Dai Weisi and his grandparents had been in the forest for two days and had finally reached its core.
Hidden within the dense woods, he spread his spiritual power to observe the Lake of Life. Both the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python were there. The latter exuded an invisible draconic might that sent a shiver of fear even through Dai Weisi.
The Sky Blue Bull Python was over one hundred and fifty thousand years old and possessed the bloodline of an ancient Azure Dragon. The trace of draconic aura it emitted was enough to keep all other soul beasts away from the Lake of Life. Even the mighty Titan Giant Ape was subservient in its presence.
Because of this bloodline, though it was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, its true strength rivaled that of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts. Its power was equivalent to a Level 96 Titled Douluo; it could easily suppress even the likes of Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.
"Hmm… the Sky Blue Bull Python, plus the Titan Giant Ape… Even if Grandfather could unleash the Hell White Tiger, I fear they would be no match for these two Beast Kings."
Dai Weisi shook his head helplessly as he watched the two colossal soul beasts. The Sky Blue Bull Python had a Slowing Domain, and the Titan Giant Ape had a Gravity Domain. If his grandparents were to fight them, they would be nothing more than living targets.
"If Grandpa and Grandma can't beat them, what should I do?"
Then, an idea struck him, and his expression brightened.
"Da Ming, Er Ming, how about I tell you another story?"
(End of Chapter)