The elder reporting to Bibi Dong was drenched in sweat, his fear evident. The overwhelming pressure emanating from Bibi Dong sent chills down his spine.
Still, he clenched his teeth and spoke: "Your Holiness, the strength of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect far exceeds our expectations. Ning Fengzhi is no longer a Soul Sage at level seventy-nine—he has already reached level eighty-six as a Soul Douluo. Sword Douluo Chen Xin's soul power has reached level ninety-seven, and Bone Douluo is at level ninety-six. Under Ning Fengzhi's support, their combined strength is much greater than we anticipated."
"Furthermore, our intelligence was completely wrong. Lin Gong is now a Title Douluo at level ninety-one, meaning the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect alone has three Title Douluos."
"The most critical point is that Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, the Dragon-Serpent couple, and Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan all rushed to aid the sect immediately. These three possess combat abilities on par with Title Douluos. Especially Dugu Bo—many of our forces fell victim to his lethal toxins."
"All four of our elders were tied down by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Ling Yuan Douluo initially attempted to arrange a retreat, but unfortunately, Niu Gao led the three major single-attribute families to cut off our escape route. Niu Gao has also become a Title Douluo."
"Our forces were caught between two fronts, leading to this devastating defeat. Snake Spear Douluo was killed under the joint attack of Sword Douluo and Niu Gao, while Porcupinefish Douluo was severely wounded by Yang Wudi and later killed by Bone Douluo."
Bibi Dong's face turned ashen upon hearing this: "This is impossible. How could the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect suddenly produce so many Title Douluos? And though the three major single-attribute families moved to Yunwu Mountain, they were only conducting business with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Why would they fully commit to aiding them? After all, we deployed an army of ten thousand soul masters—no one should dare provoke us so easily."
"How did the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect manage to keep their information so tightly guarded? Why did we receive no intelligence about their internal affairs?"
The Spirit Hall elder quickly interjected: "Your Holiness, according to our investigations, the three major single-attribute families moved to Yunwu Mountain five years ago. The Dragon-Serpent family also relocated around the same time. On the surface, they primarily conducted business with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, including trade in medicinal herbs and construction materials. It seems they secretly formed an alliance long ago, which is why we received no information."
"Additionally, Dugu Bo arrived at the scene immediately. Many of our forces perished at his hands. Our four elders were overwhelmed by their coordinated attacks, causing us to lose control and suffer this catastrophic defeat."
Bibi Dong's expression darkened further: "Even if they had six Title Douluos, our numbers of Soul Emperors and Soul Sages were more than triple theirs. It's impossible for us to have been utterly powerless. This wasn't a battle—it was a massacre."
The Spirit Hall elder quickly continued: "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect also had top-tier experts restraining our Title Douluo elders. Yang Wudi's strength was formidable—he managed to severely wound Porcupinefish Douluo in a one-on-one fight before Bone Douluo finished him off."
"There was also another extraordinary individual—the Yang Xiong from the previous Soul Master Tournament. Though he was only at level sixty-nine, with Ning Fengzhi's support, he fought Devil Bear Douluo to a standstill. Both were gravely injured, but luckily, Devil Bear Douluo escaped quickly; otherwise, he would have been killed by Sword Douluo."
Bibi Dong's face grew even darker: "Very well, so this is the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, so this is Ning Fengzhi. They've hidden themselves so deeply—they've cost me seven thousand soul masters. Sooner or later, I will uproot the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect completely."
The Spirit Hall elder added: "Your Holiness, the main reason for this disastrous defeat was the error in our intelligence. Over the past year or two, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had gathered all their personnel, with nearly forty-five hundred soul masters within the sect. Moreover, they had made preparations in advance. Our attack on the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect seemed to have fallen into their trap, resulting in heavy losses."
Bibi Dong sneered: "A fine trap indeed, and such erroneous intelligence. It seems our information leak was severe. The mole in the Tian Dou Empire failed to provide us with the assistance we needed."
"Continue your report. What of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
The Spirit Hall elder quickly replied: "Your Holiness, we dispatched eight thousand men to launch a surprise attack on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. We succeeded in wiping out the entire clan without prior detection. We lost three thousand of our own, and the Ninth Elder perished alongside their sect leader. His remains have been retrieved."
At this moment, an endless aura of killing intent radiated from Bibi Dong: "Very good. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan truly live up to their reputations as ancient sects. They've cost us ten thousand soul masters and three elders. They are indeed powerful."
"Notify the elders in the Tian Dou Empire to monitor the movements of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect closely. Everyone must act cautiously. There can be no further losses in our infiltration plan."
The Spirit Hall elder quickly responded: "Your Holiness, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is currently rebuilding. The Tian Dou Empire has stationed fifty thousand troops around them, and the Tian Dou Imperial Family has deployed hundreds of thousands of troops outside Tian Dou City, appearing ready to take action at any moment. It seems we won't be able to attack the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect again."
Bibi Dong sneered: "Fine, let's temporarily spare the people of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Sooner or later, I'll ensure Ning Fengzhi and his allies meet their end."
"Ensure that Devil Bear Douluo and Ling Yuan Douluo receive the best treatment. No matter the cost, they must recover."
"Enough of this—you need not concern yourself further. I will personally assess the injuries of the two elders."
The Spirit Hall elder finally left the Pope's Hall with trembling steps.
In this great battle, the Spirit Hall suffered immense losses. Nearly twenty percent of their ordinary soul masters were lost, and three Title Douluos perished. Their gains fell far short of expectations—they only obtained the accumulated resources of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, while the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect remained largely unscathed.
After returning to his estate, Dugu Bo saw Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng still affectionately together. His expression grew increasingly grim.
Dugu Yan noticed Dugu Bo's weary appearance. Not only was he covered in dust from the journey, but the scent of blood from battle clung to him.
"Grandfather, what happened? Are you hurt? You look like you've just come from a great battle."
Dugu Bo sighed heavily: "Yan Yan, Tianheng, there's something I need to tell you."
"Last night, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was attacked by a large force. They deployed ten thousand soul masters and four Title Douluos. I happened to be present, so I assisted the sect in repelling the attack. This blood on me belongs to our enemies."
Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng were shocked: "Grandfather, what happened? How could such a powerful force attack the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"
Dugu Bo revealed a bitter smile: "It was likely the Spirit Hall targeting the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Unfortunately, the Spirit Hall miscalculated and suffered an unprecedented defeat. I fear I've now thoroughly offended the Spirit Hall. From now on, both of you must be cautious when going out."
Dugu Yan quickly replied: "I'm not afraid, Grandfather, as long as you're safe."
Dugu Bo said: "It's not that simple. The Spirit Hall attacking the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is clearly an attempt to make an example of them and dominate the entire soul master world."
"If they've targeted the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, they likely won't spare the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan either."
Yu Tianheng's face paled dramatically: "Grandfather, surely not. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is one of the top three sects. Even if relations with the Spirit Hall are strained, they wouldn't resort to such cruelty."
Dugu Bo sneered: "What wouldn't those people from the Spirit Hall do? They are not only ambitious but also ruthless. You should have understood their methods five years ago."
Yu Tianheng grew frantic: "Grandfather, I want to return to the sect immediately."
Seeing her beloved Yu Tianheng in such distress, Dugu Yan quickly interjected: "Grandfather, please help Tianheng. Let's hurry to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
With no other choice, Dugu Bo took Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan and hurried toward the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
After a long journey, the three finally arrived at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Unfortunately, the entire clan was engulfed in flames, with bodies scattered everywhere. They also found Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong unconscious beside the mutilated body of Yu Yuanzhen.
Yu Tianheng's eyes filled with rage, a violent aura surging through him. His father and grandfather had been left in pieces, the entire sect destroyed, and all their clansmen slaughtered.
Beside him, Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianheng's ferocious demeanor, her eyes filled with worry: "Tianheng, don't scare me. I know you're upset, but you must look forward. You still have other loved ones and friends."
After some effort, Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong slowly regained consciousness.
Yu Tianheng quickly asked: "Uncle, how are you?"
Yu Xiaogang's face was filled with despair: "It's over. Everything is over. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has been utterly destroyed. The sect will no longer exist."
"My father… my father was left in pieces. Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong—I will make you pay in blood."
Yu Xiaogang appeared to have aged ten years. Beside him, Liu Erlong fainted once again.
With no other option, Dugu Bo quickly arranged for someone to notify the Tian Dou Imperial Family. Upon hearing the tragic news, Emperor Xue Ye immediately dispatched troops to assist at the scene.
However, the casualties of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were overwhelming. All eighteen hundred of their soul masters had been wiped out, along with countless non-soul-master women and children. The bodies were piled like mountains.
Yu Xiaogang watched as the Tian Dou army helped bury the bodies, but no matter how many they buried, the task seemed endless.
Kneeling on the ground, Yu Xiaogang watched as corpse after corpse emerged, then disappeared beneath the earth. His initial anger gradually gave way to helplessness, and eventually, he became numb.
Thus, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was completely annihilated. All their experts were lost, their treasury plundered clean, and even the three ancestral soul bones on the body of their sect leader, Yu Yuanzhen, had been forcibly stripped away.
Given the current strength of Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong, they were incapable of supporting the massive legacy of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Moreover, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had always acted arrogantly, offending many over the years. Though the Tian Dou army was now helping bury the bodies, there was no guarantee Yu Xiaogang and the others wouldn't face retaliation.
As for Yu Tianheng, he was only at the Soul King level—a pitifully weak rank. Given his current state, he would likely be killed the moment he stepped outside alone. The Spirit Hall undoubtedly sought to eliminate these twin stars of the Blue Lightning Clan to sever their roots.
After all matters were settled and the bodies buried, Yu Xiaogang and the others returned to Tian Dou City.
Liu Erlong remained unconscious throughout, clearly overwhelmed by grief. Even a mighty Soul Douluo had fallen ill from sorrow.
As for Yu Tianheng, he eventually followed Yu Xiaogang back to Shrek Academy. Now, only these three remained of the once-great Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Especially Yu Xiaogang—his current state was far from reassuring.
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