Chapter 57: Going Home
Dai Weis also laughed out loud upon seeing Yang Wudi's firm decision to lead the Soul-Breaking Clan to join the Star Luo Empire.
Yang Wudi was a pure power-attack Spirit Master, and with a single skill, he had become a Soul Douluo. His offensive power was enough to intimidate even many Titled Douluo.
With his help, Dai Weis's strength could be said to have directly reached a new height—let alone the Soul-Breaking Clan under him.
> "And through Yang Wudi, I can also get in touch with other clans once affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect. If I can win them all over, the comprehensive strength of the Star Luo Empire will skyrocket!"
Just thinking about it made Dai Weis almost jump with joy. Although the Power Clan led by Titan was unlikely to side with Star Luo, Dai Weis had full confidence in convincing the Min Clan and the Defense Clan to join him.
After the duel, Dai Weis and Yang Wudi entered the Soul-Breaking Clan's main hall to discuss the next steps.
> "First Prince, since you've decided to fight against the Spirit Hall, what are your plans moving forward? Forgive me for speaking plainly, but the current Star Luo Empire alone is no match for the Spirit Hall. Unless you ally with the Heaven Dou Empire, there's no hope of toppling them."
Dai Weis shook his head slightly at those words.
> "The Heaven Dou royal family is too weak, and years of conflict have left deep resentment between the two empires. Forming an alliance with them now would be unwise."
That was only one reason. What Dai Weis didn't mention was that the Spirit Hall had already infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire.
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe had been replaced by Qian Renxue, daughter of the Pope and heir to the Spirit Hall. If he proposed an alliance with Heaven Dou now, it would only expose the Star Luo Empire's ambitions to the Spirit Hall.
> "Our top priority right now is to build strength. As long as we have enough power, no one will dare to look down on us!"
After a short pause, Dai Weis continued:
> "Senior Yang, I have many medicinal herbs similar to the Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma. I'll need your clan's help in refining elixirs for the empire.
This is the Youxiang Qiluo—you already know its detoxifying properties. I'll give it to you."
Yang Wudi received the Youxiang Qiluo with care, visibly excited, and chuckled:
> "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely refine medicine for you!"
> "Of course, I trust your alchemical skills. It's getting late—tomorrow, please accompany me to Star Luo City to meet my father.
I will ask him to grant you a title and publicly declare that the Soul-Breaking Clan is now part of the Star Luo Empire. From that moment on, anyone who tries to challenge your clan challenges the Star Luo Empire itself!"
> "Many thanks, Your Highness."
Yang Wudi nodded gently. Although he was old and uninterested in rank or title, what he truly wanted was protection from the empire.
Over the years, the Spirit Hall had repeatedly targeted the Soul-Breaking Clan. But with Star Luo's backing, the Spirit Hall would be more cautious and wouldn't dare to act rashly.
> "But… what about the Clear Sky Sect? Your Highness, aren't you afraid of offending them?"
They had once been a subordinate clan of the Clear Sky Sect. Accepting them now would surely provoke the sect.
> "It doesn't matter. The Clear Sky Sect is no longer the world's number one sect. They can barely protect themselves now—besides, they were the first to abandon you and the Soul-Breaking Clan.
You all bore the brunt of the Spirit Hall's wrath for them. There's no reason to care about their opinion."
> "Hmm… you're right."
The two continued discussing the aftermath, including plans to move the Soul-Breaking Clan to Star Luo City.
Xingyao City was too close to Spirit City. An open attack could be dodged, but a sneak attack was harder to guard against. Once the Soul-Breaking Clan openly declared allegiance to Star Luo, Bibi Dong might launch a covert strike—just like the Spirit Hall's Hunting Operation in the original story.
In Star Luo City, however, the Imperial Guard loyal to the emperor would ensure their safety.
With Dai Weis's persuasion, Yang Wudi agreed to relocate the clan gradually to Star Luo City and surrounding areas.
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The next morning, Dai Weis and Yang Wudi set off on horseback for Star Luo City. He planned to deliver the Ninth-Grade Qingling Pill to his parents and grandparents.
As for Dugu Bo, upon seeing that Yang Wudi had submitted, he believed Dai Weis would be safe under his protection. Eager to settle his old feud with Yue Guan, he parted ways.
The journey from Xingyao City to Star Luo City was long—even with black-scaled horses, it took over 20 days.
As soon as he returned, Dai Weis headed straight for the imperial palace to meet his father.
> "Father, I'm back!"
> "Weis, you're finally back!"
Seeing him unharmed, Dai Pojun stepped down from the throne in excitement, quickly scanning his son to ensure he was fine. Only then did he let out a relieved breath.
Having cultivated Dai Weis to be his successor for years, he couldn't afford anything to happen to him.
> "Xiaoxue, go inform the Queen and the elders. Tell them Weis is back!"
> "Yes, Your Majesty!" said Xiaoxue, the emperor's maid, before rushing off.
Moments later, Zhu Yaqin, Dai Tianxing, and Zhu Lingyun arrived from the inner palace. Upon seeing him, Zhu Yaqin gave her son a massive hug.
> "Son, you're finally back! That old bastard Dugu Bo didn't bully you, did he?"
Of course, she only dared speak that way because Dugu Bo wasn't around. If he were standing in front of her, she wouldn't have dared call him that even with ten times the courage.
> "Mom, don't worry. Senior Dugu treated me very well! I've also reached Level 56, and I gained a powerful fifth soul skill!"
Dai Weis smiled. During the half-month journey, he hadn't slacked off even a little.
Aside from eating and using the toilet, he spent nearly all his time cultivating. Just three days ago, he finally broke through to Level 56.
> "Level 56?!"
Zhu Yaqin's eyes sparkled. She sensed his soul power and found it solid and profound—he was indeed a Soul King now!
Everyone, including Dai Pojun and Dai Tianxing, exchanged stunned glances. Just over a month ago, he was only Level 48—how had he grown so quickly?
Dai Tianxing immediately asked:
> "Weis, tell Grandpa—what did that old poison do to you? Your soul power rose too fast. Did he use some strange method? That might harm your foundation!"
There was a trace of concern in his voice. He feared that Dugu Bo had used sinister means to artificially boost his level, which could cripple his future.
Dai Weis didn't hide anything. He recounted everything: how Dugu Bo was poisoned, how he helped him detoxify, took the immortal herb, and how he subdued Yang Wudi of the Soul-Breaking Clan.
When they heard that his martial spirit had evolved, both Dai Tianxing and Dai Pojun were stunned. Their eyes lit up with excitement.
> "Weis, quickly release your martial spirit—we want to see it!"
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