The next morning, in the central clearing of the living area on the outskirts of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, a total of seventy-eight members of the Duan Family and Zi Family, both young and old, had gathered early.
Curiosity, anticipation, and a hint of irrepressible excitement were written on everyone's Faces. They had learned from their respective family heads last night that a major figure would announce something important today, and this major figure was none other than the mysterious and powerful "son-in-law" of their two families.
Father Duan and Father Zi stood at the very front of the crowd, their solemn expressions tinged with pride. Meanwhile, Yu Qing was somewhat helplessly pulling along an old man in a dark green robe who looked rather displeased.
The old man was none other than Dugu Bo, whom Yu Qing had forcibly dragged out of the Poisonous Herb Garden.
"Madman Ye! You kid, let go! This old man has no interest in these gang-forming, slogan-shouting scenes!" Dugu Bo lowered his voice, trying to shake off Yu Qing's hand, his Face practically screaming the word "unwilling."
"Since you're already here, Lord vice sect master, give me some Face." Yu Qing said with a smile, his hand as steady as a mountain as he forcibly pulled Dugu Bo to the front of the crowd.
The gaze of the crowd below instantly focused on Yu Qing. Their eyes were incredibly fervent, filled with awe and longing. They had already learned through various channels that it was this seemingly young "son-in-law" who had casually produced a ten thousand year spirit bone, a treasure of the legendary Blood River, to help their family heads achieve a Breakthrough to the long-dreamed-of Spirit King Realm! So, for these ordinary Spirit Masters with only level two or three innate Soul Power, would they also have a chance to reach heights they never dared imagine under his leadership?
[Writing to this point, I hope readers remember our domain name: Massive Taiwanese Novels at Qingsongdu]
Yu Qing ignored those fanatical gazes. He first firmly held onto Dugu Bo, who wanted to slip away at any moment, and then faced the crowd, clearing his throat.
The noisy clearing instantly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
"I believe all of you should already know who I am." Yu Qing's voice was calm, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears. "But here, I will introduce myself to you once more."
He paused, his gaze sweeping across the field, and slowly spoke: "I am Yu Qing."
Just a single name caused everyone's breath to hitch.
"This year, I am thirty years old."
Thirty years old? Everyone was stunned. So young?
"My cultivation is that of a level 97 Titled Douluo." His tone remained indifferent.
!!! The crowd instantly fell into a dead silence, countless eyes widening as if they were hearing a fairy tale! A thirty-year-old Titled Douluo?! Moreover, a level 97 Super Douluo?! How was this possible?! Was there something wrong with their ears, or had the World gone mad?!
However, Yu Qing did not give them time to digest this shocking information. With a thought, a crystal-clear Green Leaf Spirit, seemingly cast from glazed golden jade, emerged from his palm.
Buzz—!
A vast, pure, and life-filled energy, like a gentle tide, instantly permeated the area, enveloping the entire living quarter! Everyone enveloped by this aura, young and old alike, felt their bodies lighten as if years of fatigue had been washed away. Old ailments and hidden injuries were healed, and they felt as if they were bathing in warm spring sunshine; even their level of life seemed to undergo a brief sublimation!
But this was only the beginning!
Next, beneath Yu Qing's feet, spirit rings rose one after another like ascending fireworks—
Purple! Purple! Black! Black! Black! Black! Red! Red! Red! (Yu Qing did not reveal his true spirit ring configuration: five black and four red)
When those first two purple spirit rings that surpassed common sense appeared, the crowd let out a collective gasp!
When the four deep-as-night black ten-thousand-year spirit rings emerged, the cries of surprise could no longer be suppressed!
And when those final three red spirit rings, as vivid as blood, hanging in the air like blood-suns and emitting a terrifying pressure that made the Soul tremble, slowly rose... the entire field fell into a complete, deathly silence!
Everyone seemed to have been petrified, their mouths agape and eyes bulging. Their minds went blank, losing all capacity for thought!
Even Father Duan and Father Zi, who were already somewhat mentally prepared, were now completely dumbstruck, their hearts pounding wildly as if they were about to burst from their chests! They knew their son-in-law was strong and monstrous, but they never imagined... he was actually this Heaven-Defying! This spirit ring configuration simply overturned everything they knew about Spirit Masters!
This was the person their daughters had chosen? Just what kind of a Prodigy was this?!
Bathed in the radiance of the two purple, four black, and three red spirit rings, Yu Qing's voice remained calm but carried an unparalleled authority: "My title—Leaf Emperor."
Leaf Emperor! The Leaf of Life, the dignity of an emperor!
He continued: "I not only possess the power you see before you, but I have also devoted myself to the study of Spirit theory and have achieved Breakthrough success in the field of 'absorption of spirit rings beyond the limit'." His gaze swept across the Faces numbed by shock, "Today, in this precious land, I establish a Sect, named—Yin Yang!"
He paused slightly, his voice suddenly rising with an unquestionable majesty and allure: "Are you all willing to join my Yin Yang Sect and become the first batch of disciples to establish our foundation?"
After a brief, dead silence—
"We are willing!!!"
"We are willing!!!"
"We will follow Sect Master Leaf Emperor to the death!!"
A fanatical shout like a mountain tsunami instantly erupted, the sound waves nearly flipping the sky! Everyone's eyes turned red, filled with extreme fanaticism and worship as they stared fixedly at the figure surrounded by magnificent spirit rings in the center of the field! At this moment, in their eyes, Yu Qing was the only True God in heaven and earth! He was the only guide to lead them toward a glorious future!
Yu Qing nodded with satisfaction. With a thought, he retracted his Spirit and those appalling spirit rings, but the fanaticism in everyone's hearts did not diminish in the slightest.
"Since you have entered my Sect, I shall naturally do my utmost to Cultivate you all." Yu Qing's voice spread across the field, "Resources, Cultivation Techniques, and guidance will not be withheld. I hope that in the future, you can all become powerhouses capable of standing on your own, living up to the name of the Yin Yang Sect!"
"Long live the Sect Master! Long live the Leaf Emperor!"
Yu Qing smiled slightly and then pulled the awkward Dugu Bo, who was trying to lower his presence, to the front once more.
"Furthermore, I have invited a vice sect master for the Yin Yang Sect." Yu Qing announced loudly, "It is this Senior, famous throughout the continent and unrivaled in poison—the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo!"
Dugu Bo's name was like another heavy bombshell, setting off a new wave of shock among the crowd! The Poison Douluo! That was a legendary figure! He had actually joined the Yin Yang Sect and even became the vice sect master?! Two Titled Douluos in one Sect! Such strength was already no less than the Upper Three Sects of the Douluo Continent!
"Greetings, vice sect master!"
"Peace to the vice sect master!"
Facing the even more fanatical shouts and countless reverent gazes from below, Dugu Bo's original reluctance suddenly dissipated quite a bit. He gave a dry cough, tried to put on a majestic front (though it still looked a bit awkward), and said in a muffled voice: "Ahem... since I've joined, from now on... we're on the same side. Rest assured, if anyone dares to bully you outside in the future, just report my name as the Poison Douluo! If the name doesn't work... I'll go there personally and let them taste what the Poison Douluo's poison is like!"
Yu Qing glanced at Dugu Bo with some surprise and teased in a low voice: "Oh? Old Man Dugu, I didn't expect you to step into the role so quickly? Already starting to protect your own?"
Dugu Bo's old Face turned red, and he snorted irritably in a low voice: "Hmph! I have always been protective of my own! So what? Is that not allowed?"
Yu Qing smiled without saying a word.
Next, Yu Qing announced the initial rules of the Yin Yang Sect. There was only one core rule, but it was filled with overbearing and protective intent: "All members of my Sect must remember: If others do not provoke me, I will not provoke them; if others provoke me, I will return it a hundredfold!" This rule instantly won the support of all the disciples, giving them an unprecedented sense of security and belonging.
Subsequently, he announced the establishment of the first hall of the Yin Yang Sect—Qinghui Hall, taking the meaning of "Green Leaf's radiance, benefiting all living beings." For the time being, Father Zi would serve as the Hall Master, and Father Duan would serve as the Vice Hall Master, responsible for managing all current disciples and their daily affairs.
Finally, Yu Qing's gaze swept over the children in the crowd, his tone becoming more solemn: "Hall Master Zi, Vice Hall Master Duan, later you will compile a detailed list of all the children in the hall who have not yet undergone Awakening, as well as those who already have, and hand it over to me."
Father Zi immediately took a step forward and bowed in response: "Please rest assured, Sect Master. Before tonight, your subordinate will definitely present the list!"
Yu Qing nodded: "Very well. I will personally formulate the most suitable training plans for them. That will be all for today; you may all disperse."
The crowd once again responded in unison, and only then did they gradually disperse with hearts still filled with excitement, bowing respectfully. Every Face beamed with infinite hope and drive for the future.
After dismissing the crowd, Yu Qing and Dugu Bo also left. Dugu Bo muttered "finally finished" and slipped back to his small hut to continue tinkering with his precious poisonous herbs. Meanwhile, Yu Qing returned to the house.
He shared the news of the establishment of the Yin Yang Sect with Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi with a hint of pride, sharing this joy. The Two Women were naturally incredibly proud of their husband.
Afterward, he went as usual to check on the medicinal bath and Cultivate progress of the sisters Ling Xin and Ling Mou, giving them some guidance before returning to his study.
Closing the door, the smile on Yu Qing's Face slowly faded, and his eyes became deep and focused. He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes to concentrate, and his consciousness sank into that vast and mysterious—System Space.
Ãdvåñçé çhàptêr àvàilàble óñ pàtreøn (Gk31)