"This Yu Xiaogang is infuriating! How could he not see through such an obvious scam? He's clearly nothing but a pawn thrown out by Tang Hao and his son to stir up chaos across the continent. And does he even know why Ning Fengzhi is propping him up?
Others set the stage, and he climbs on like a clown, roasting himself alive without even realizing it. And now he dares boast, saying—saying 'I trained a god, I am the teacher of a god!'" Yu Yuanzhen's breathing grew rapid, his voice filled with anger.
"Him? A mere Rank-29 trash spirit master, claiming to have raised a god? Look at his rat-like face and monkey-like mouth. He dares call himself worthy?"
In his fury, Yu Yuanzhen crushed the armrest of his grand master's chair with his bare hand.
"Patriarch, please calm yourself!" the elders of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan hurried to console him.
"Father, calm down," said Yu Xiaomen. "Please don't worry. You already expelled Yu Xiaogang from the sect many years ago and publicly declared it. He is no longer one of us. Whatever trouble he causes outside has nothing to do with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"I hereby declare once again—I have no son named Yu Xiaogang." Yu Yuanzhen took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and forced his disappointment toward Yu Xiaogang away.
Looking to Yu Xiaomen, he said, "Xiaomen, the future of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan rests on you."
"Father, you're still strong and healthy. How can you speak such words?" Yu Xiaomen protested.
Yu Yuanzhen shook his head bitterly. "Xiaomen, your strength has already surpassed mine. You have the potential to reach the very limit and lead our clan into prosperity. As for me, I am old. My talent is spent. This Rank-95 bottleneck is likely my end. I am the past—you are the future of our clan."
He quickly shifted the subject: "Now, let's talk about the alliance. What are your thoughts?"
"Patriarch, since Yu Xiaogang wants to play the clown, then let him. However shameful he is outside, that is his own business, not ours. What matters is that we do need to form alliances with other factions on the continent. Otherwise, waiting passively is no different from a slow death," said Yu Luoguan.
"Yes, Patriarch, waiting passively is no different from a slow death," agreed Yu Luomian.
"We absolutely cannot allow the Golden Holy Dragon or Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial spirits to spread among outsiders. They belong to us alone. Spark Academy must be destroyed—that is our responsibility in this era."
After lengthy discussion, Yu Yuanzhen nodded. "Very well, then. We shall accept the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's request for an alliance."
When Yu Yuanzhen returned, Gu Rong asked, "So, Patriarch Yu, what is your decision?"
Yu Yuanzhen glanced at the short-haired man sipping tea nearby and replied, "Since this request comes from the Teacher of Gods himself, carrying the will of a future god, how could our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan reject divine will? We agree to ally with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
Thus, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also joined the alliance spearheaded by Yu Xiaogang.
During this time, under Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaomen's orders, the entire clan showed much greater respect toward Yu Xiaogang, the so-called "God's Teacher." For Yu Xiaogang—who had endured ridicule and humiliation since childhood—this was like returning home in triumph.
After completing their mission at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Xiaogang and Gu Rong returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Coincidentally, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin had just come back from the Body Sect.
The two sides exchanged results, and Ning Fengzhi said excitedly:
"So that means the Upper Three Clans have all allied simultaneously. The next step is the two great empires!" Ning Fengzhi nodded.
"The Heaven Dou Empire is simple—Xue Qinghe is my disciple. That's the perfect entry point. Through him, we can persuade the royal family to join our alliance. As for the Star Luo Empire, Dai Tianfeng also recognizes the threat of Spirit Hall and Spark Academy. They, too, will agree to our alliance."
The next day, in a luxurious hotel in Heaven Dou City, Ning Fengzhi invited Xue Qinghe out.
"Qinghe greets his teacher!" said Xue Qinghe.
Ning Fengzhi replied, "Qinghe, let me introduce someone to you."
From behind Yu Xiaogang, the short-haired man stepped forward.
Xue Qinghe looked in Yu Xiaogang's direction. "Isn't this the famous Yu Xiaogang from Shrek Academy?"
Ning Fengzhi pointed at Yu Xiaogang. "Qinghe, you're underestimating him. Yu Xiaogang has a disciple named Tang San, who has already received a divine trial and is destined to become the Asura God. To put it bluntly, Yu Xiaogang's current status is that of a revered Teacher of Gods."
As Ning Fengzhi spoke, Yu Xiaogang said nothing, but his head lifted slightly, nostrils practically aimed at the ceiling.
Xue Qinghe froze, staring at Yu Xiaogang in shock. He quickly rose and bowed deeply. "My apologies, my apologies. I did not recognize the Teacher of Gods and have offended you."
Yu Xiaogang accepted the bow and said, "After all, Your Highness, you only now have come to know my true identity."
Afterward, Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang explained the alliance proposal to the crown prince.
The crown prince told them, "This matter is of great importance. I must inform my royal father." He then excused himself.
That night, the Heaven Dou Empire held internal discussions.
Emperor Xue Ye asked a single question: "Can this Tang San truly become a god?"
This was the doubt on everyone's mind after hearing the news.
"Father," Xue Qinghe replied, "if Tang San truly becomes a god, that is best. Gods possess decisive power, capable of restoring order to the continent. We hope for his success. But even if he does not, we must still agree to this alliance. Otherwise, we face eternal ruin."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded. Indeed, both empires faced the same dilemma. Under threat from Spirit Hall and Spark Academy, they had to unite. Now that the alliance invitation had come, their common interests left them little choice but to join.
Thus, the next day, Emperor Xue Ye secretly summoned Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang, declaring the Heaven Dou Empire's agreement to join the alliance. At the same time, he officially appointed Yu Xiaogang as an advisor in the Crown Prince's household, to assist Xue Qinghe in matters of governance.
Yu Xiaogang, of course, gladly accepted. In his eyes, this was an opportunity to gain prestige. After all, he believed no one understood governance and statecraft better than himself. He didn't mind if, thousands of years later, when people praised his title as Teacher of Gods, they also added the honor of "immortal statesman."
Thus, Yu Xiaogang became an advisor to the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
After completing his mission in the Heaven Dou Empire, Yu Xiaogang hurried on toward the Star Luo Empire.
More than half a month later, he arrived at the imperial capital of Star Luo. Bearing the tokens of the Body Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, as well as his credentials as an envoy of the Heaven Dou Empire, he gained audience with Emperor Dai Tianfeng.
When Yu Xiaogang presented his proposal of an alliance, Dai Tianfeng accepted it readily.
The situation the Star Luo Empire faced was the same as that of the three upper sects and the Heaven Dou Empire: Spirit Hall had infiltrated both empires through their local branches. At the same time, Dai Tianfeng could not tolerate the martial souls of the Dai royal clan and their vassal Zhu clan spreading among common rabble. An alliance was necessary.
Not long after Yu Xiaogang concluded his Star Luo visit, the leaders of every faction gathered at White Tiger Fort, a fortress under the Star Luo Empire near the border of Heaven Dou and Star Luo.
This fortress, built upon a towering peak, was the Dai royal family's exclusive stronghold—easy to defend, difficult to attack, and garrisoned year-round by elite troops. Foreign forces could hardly infiltrate it.
Dai Tianfeng, as host, arrived first, and welcomed Sect Master Huo of the Body Sect, Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Sect Master Yu of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of Heaven Dou, and Yu Xiaogang, teacher of the gods.
Now, the three upper sects and the two great empires had all sent representatives. It was truly a grand occasion.
From the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Gu Rong and Chen Xin had come. With two Title Douluo, and with Ning Fengzhi's support, the two of them were effectively equal to three Super Douluo.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect sent Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaomen—both Super Douluo. Yu Xiaomen's martial soul was a super martial soul, granting combat power far beyond that of an ordinary Title Douluo.
The Body Sect's strength was even greater. Sect Master Huo was a level 99 Ultimate Douluo. Beneath him were three Super Douluo of level 97, and six additional Title Douluo.
From the Star Luo Empire, Emperor Dai Tianfeng himself was a level 92 Title Douluo, and when he combined his martial soul with Contra Zhu Tiancai, their fusion technique could reach Super Douluo level.
The Heaven Dou Empire, however, had no Title Douluo present. Their strongest was Marshal Ge Long, a Contra, who accompanied Xue Qinghe.
All told, this alliance had gathered fifteen Title Douluo—a force unparalleled in recent history.
Beyond that, they commanded a unique strength no other faction possessed: the vast populations of the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires. Once war began, millions of gray-skinned peasants could be mobilized as cannon fodder to exhaust the enemy.
As host, Dai Tianfeng beamed with pride. He stood and declared:
"Today, we gather here to plan great deeds together. Bring wine!"
Servants brought wine into the hall. Dai Tianfeng poured a bowl, then drew a dagger across his finger. His blood dripped into the clear liquor, staining it red. He passed it on. Sect Master Huo, Sect Master Ning, Sect Master Yu, and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe each pricked their fingers and let their blood fall into the shared bowl. Then, the bloodstained liquor was divided into five bowls.
Each representative drank.
"We are gathered here, bound together as one. Since we are founding an alliance, what should we call it?" Ning Fengzhi asked, his face flushed from drink.
Huo Qiqiang thought a moment before speaking:
"Spirit Hall rose to power by infiltrating both empires, awakening martial souls among the rabble, and building a vast soul master army—a so-called holy land for soul masters. The Spark Academy wields forbidden technology, directly granting powerful martial souls to those without virtue.
"But the natural order is ordained by the gods. Noble martial souls belong with the virtuous; superior clans hold superior martial souls; middling clans possess middling martial souls; inferior or base-born families hold only inferior souls. This has always been the way of the world.
"Yet now, when lowborn mud-legs without virtue begin to wield powerful martial souls, it heralds a disaster for the continent. The very purpose of our alliance is to uphold divine order, to restore clarity and balance, and return the Douluo Continent to its traditional hierarchy. Therefore, I propose our name: The Divine Order Alliance. What say you all?"
His words struck directly into the hearts of every leader present. Indeed, this was the tradition of Douluo Continent since ancient times: the White Tiger Dai clan, the Seven Treasure Ning clan, the Haotian Tang clan, the Blue Lightning Yu clan—generation after generation, strong martial souls passed only through bloodlines. Families became the guardians of blood inheritance. Around these bloodlines, a cultural order was built.
"Virtue ordained by the gods" was the principle. To put it plainly: why did you not inherit a superior martial soul? Because the gods decreed it so. Your blood is dirty, your very breath is foul—therefore your martial soul can only be a worthless one. This ideology had long secured the dominance of high-ranking clans.
"Divine Order Alliance… good, a fine name!" Ning Fengzhi said. "Spirit Hall and Spark Academy are shaking the continent's traditions. We must defend them. The gods ordained the order—powerful martial souls belong only to the virtuous. How could the unworthy be allowed to wield them?"
"Yes! To restore order and truth to Douluo Continent, that is the mission uniting us all."
"Since we are forming the Divine Order Alliance, naturally we need a leader. Why don't we elect an Alliance Master?" Ning Fengzhi suggested, rising to his feet.
The hall fell silent.
The position of Alliance Master was crucial. Whoever held it would command the authority of the alliance, tilting the balance of power in their favor.
Heaven Dou did not want a Star Luo ruler as master; Star Luo would not accept a Heaven Dou leader. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were equal in strength and also unwilling to let the other take the post. But among them was one faction clearly superior to all: the Body Sect.
Everyone turned their eyes to Sect Master Huo.
"Sect Master Huo, who else but you could be Alliance Master?" Ning Fengzhi said.
Huo Qiqiang shook his head. "Sect Master Ning, do not forget: we are united because of the gods. Though I am an Ultimate Douluo, I remain only a mortal soul master. Between mortals and gods is an impassable chasm. How dare I presume to lead? Among those here, there is one more suited than I to serve as Alliance Master of the Divine Order Alliance."