The Two Sects Shaken

Lower reaches of the Canglan River.

This area is covered with vast plains.

The wide, winding riverbed slows down the flow of the water coming from upstream as it travels through the fields.

The gentle sunlight spilled abundantly over the wide river, turning its winding course into a mirror-like surface, shimmering and breathtakingly beautiful.

Not far from this river.

A solitary, proud mountain stands tall above the horizon.

This high mountain has no peak.

Its shape is more like a cone.

At the highest point of the mountain, instead of lush, dense forests, there are towering buildings, dazzling and magnificent, gleaming in the sunlight, exuding an air of nobility.

This is precisely where the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's sect is located!

Now.

At the foot of the mountain.

A group of people dressed in blue robes, led by an elderly man with white hair, hurried up the white jade steps toward the top of the mountain.

This group of people were spectators who had returned from Spirit City.

The battle to ban accounts.

A rare sight indeed.

Especially since it's a public competition open to the public.

This is rare even within the entire Soul Master community.

Although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect is one of the Upper Three Sects, the Spirit Hall is located at the pinnacle of the Soul Master circle.

Its profound cultural heritage is unparalleled.

Such a friendly exchange is a once-in-a-century event and is certainly worth watching.

Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects, is no exception.

When this message was spread...

The sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect immediately dispatched an elder, along with a group of third-generation disciples, to Spirit City to witness this clash of kings.

This is not just about observing and exchanging skills, but also about exploring the profound depths of the Spirit Hall.

This mountain, which rises from the flat ground, does not tower into the clouds.

So.

The group of tourists quickly reached the summit from the foot of the mountain.

"Elder!"

As soon as you step onto the mountaintop, you are greeted by a huge plaque.

The words "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect" are written on it.

In front of the main gate.

Two gatekeeper disciples, also dressed in blue, bowed respectfully upon seeing the white-haired, blue-robed elder ascend the mountain gate.

The white-haired elder, who had been traveling non-stop, paused briefly.

He gave a soft "hmm" and nodded to the two disciples guarding the mountain gate, then continued walking towards the gate.

He walked in a hurry.

He didn't even care about his white hair, which was disheveled by the fierce wind on the mountaintop.

The white-haired elder continued on his way.

Many disciples greeted him along the way.

In response to this...

He did not consider himself superior and completely ignored these disciples.

Instead, he smiled slightly and returned the smiles to his disciples.

This posture.

The disciple who greeted him couldn't help but show even more respect.

On the mountain peak, the terrain is flat, with pavilions and towers rising and falling in a well-organized manner, and countless disciples among them.

That's all.

The white-haired elder, having traveled all the way, arrived at the most magnificent and resplendent palace, located opposite the main gate and near the cliff edge of the mountain.

Sect Master Hall!

The white-haired elder glanced at them casually.

The palace gates were wide open.

Without the slightest hesitation, the white-haired elder strode in and stepped inside.

"... That's the secret, do you understand?"

Inside the main hall.

A middle-aged man was sitting cross-legged on a futon, explaining various obscure and difficult questions encountered in cultivation to a group of disciples who were also sitting cross-legged on the ground.

"Clear."

Several core disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect answered in unison.

The doubts were resolved.

Their faces beamed with satisfaction.

At that very moment, the white-haired elder walked in, his footsteps light and crisp.

The middle-aged man sitting cross-legged on the futon looked up.

The next moment.

A smile appeared on his face, "Elder Yu, why are you back so soon?"

The white-haired Elder Yu did not reply, but instead looked at the group of core disciples sitting cross-legged on the ground.

The middle-aged sect leader immediately understood.

He then stood up, looked at the core disciple sitting cross-legged on the ground, his brows relaxed, and a kind smile appeared on his face:

"That concludes today's Q&A session. Go back and review your material, and digest it thoroughly. Only knowledge that you truly understand is your own."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

The disciples bowed their heads and clasped their hands in greeting, then stood up and turned to leave the main hall.

As they passed Elder Yu, the disciples all bowed respectfully.

Elder Yu responded with a smile.

These disciples before me are the future of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

Nevertheless.

There are some things that these disciples cannot know for the time being.

After all the disciples had left the stage.

The middle-aged man then looked at the white-haired elder, his tone filled with curiosity:

"Elder Yu, what did you discover on your trip to Spirit City?"

Elder Yu stepped forward, arriving beside the middle-aged man with a solemn expression. "Sect Master, the Spirit Hall's strength... has increased again..."

As they spoke,

A hint of apprehension flickered in his eyes.

"What do you mean? That new elder of the Spirit Hall is quite powerful?"

The middle-aged man raised an eyebrow, a worried look on his face.

The increased strength of the Spirit Hall is extremely unfavorable to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

In recent years.

The Spirit Hall's power has been continuously expanding.

The Spirit Hall's branches, even those at the lowest level, have long been spread throughout the two empires.

It can be said that...

The Spirit Hall has spies throughout the Douluo Continent.

And.

The intelligence department of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect has recently discovered some Soul Master of unknown origin who are always loitering at the foot of the mountain, their purpose unknown.

The emergence of this kind of intelligence immediately put the sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect on high alert.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect acts with tyranny.

Upon seeing these people, he immediately ordered his disciples to disperse them all.

Even so.

These people still appear from time to time.

They were highly skilled and vigilant; whenever the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect disciples hadn't even given chase, they would have already slipped away unnoticed.

The occurrence of such situations prompted the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect to deploy numerous observation posts around the protruding mountain, with the aim of deterring any malicious attempts to secretly observe.

Regarding this matter...

The high-ranking members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect also discussed it carefully.

Everyone agreed that only the Spirit Hall, currently at the pinnacle of the Soul Master world, could achieve this.

Other sects.

They may have the ambition, but they lack the capability.

The only one that meets all the conditions is the Spirit Hall.

The higher-ups of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had long suspected the Spirit Hall's ambitions.

That is to achieve absolute dominance within the Soul Master circle.

To achieve this goal, some powerful sects need to disappear from the Soul Master World, thus making an example of them.

"Sect Master, that new elder of the Spirit Hall is more than just strong!"

Elder Yu, had a face full of sorrow.

Recalling the battle scenes in the arena, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

Whether it's the Worshipper Golden Crocodile or the newly appointed Tenth Elder of the Spirit Hall.

Either of these two would be a match for him, an elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

At best.

It can be considered a stumbling block, albeit a minor one.

Perhaps they could stall one of the two for a short time, but they did nothing else.

As for hurting those two people, that's out of the question.

This is just wishful thinking!

What makes you say that?

The middle-aged sect leader was greatly surprised by Elder Yu's words.

The setting sun leans against the tower.

The dim twilight shone into the entrance of the main hall, making the smooth floor gleam.

Elder Yu slowly recounted what he had seen and heard in Spirit City.

He then rattled off some details of the battle.

The sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect grew increasingly solemn.

"In short, for some unknown reason, the veteran Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall, Worshipper Golden Crocodile, eventually admitted that he was no match for him."

Elder Yu's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

He couldn't understand it either.

Why did Golden Crocodile, the living fossil of the Soul Master circle, ultimately admit his defeat on his own?

This is nothing like the Golden Crocodile he remembered!

The Golden Crocodile in his memory.

A gentleman as refined as jade, unparalleled in the world.

That's him back then.

He always gave off an arrogant and lonely aura. In his youth, Golden Crocodile was truly an unparalleled young master!

Such a person.

He actually admitted his defeat?

That's really quite strange and unusual.

"You're saying Golden Crocodile admits he's no match for that new elder of the Spirit Hall?!"

The middle-aged man's voice suddenly rose, his face filled with shock.

He also knew Golden Crocodile from the Spirit Hall.

As the leader of one of the Upper Three Sects, he naturally knew something about these not-so-secret messages.

Back in the day...

Before becoming Titled Douluo, Golden Crocodile was known as invincible among those in the same realm!

This title wasn't just given out of thin air; it was earned through hard work!

Back then, which of Golden Crocodile's contemporaries didn't live in the shadow of this living fossil?

It is truly a miraculous thing that someone like this, after being Titled Douluo for so many years, would admit defeat in a sparring match with someone of his generation.

Under what circumstances would Golden Crocodile admit defeat?

The middle-aged sect leader frowned in thought.

He couldn't understand why Golden Crocodile had lost this highly anticipated match.

Logically speaking...

As a living fossil in the Soul Master World, Golden Crocodile has been at the title level for many years.

Judging from his imposing presence in his youth, it's impossible that Golden Crocodile's cultivation level would remain stagnant after so many years.

He must be at least a level 96 Peerless Douluo.

How could someone like that possibly lose to an elder who has just entered the Titled Realm?

Could this sparring match have been deliberately orchestrated by the Spirit Hall to create momentum and enhance its prestige within the Spirit Hall Soul Master World?

The middle-aged sect leader gazed at the entrance of the main hall, at the shimmering afterglow, his eyes deep and unfathomable, like a still pool.

"Sect Master, regardless of whether this was intentional on the part of the Spirit Hall, our most urgent task is to make plans as soon as possible. The Spirit Hall has gained another mysterious and unpredictable Titled Douluo who specializes in Spiritual Power. I think we should prepare a large number of treasures to defend against Spiritual Power attacks."

Elder Yu suggested.

His view on this incident was simple: regardless of what the Spirit Hall actually wanted.

They all need to plan ahead.

The status of the Spirit Hall has been rising day by day, and even its foundation is far beyond that of the Upper Three Sects.

What kind of changes will the emergence of such a superpower bring to the world order?

Even if Elder Yu were brainless, he could figure out that the Spirit Hall's purpose was definitely not that simple.

Otherwise.

The Spirit Hall will not expand aggressively in the next ten years or so.

Such rapid expansion has given the Spirit Hall a significant voice in the entire Soul Master World.

And.

Recently, based on reports from his subordinates, Elder Yu has noticed some clues about the Lower Four Sects.

Decades ago.

These Lower Four Sects are like loyal lapdogs to the Upper Three Sects them.

According to recent reports from my subordinates...

It seems that the people of the Lower Four Sects can no longer curry favor with the disciples of the Upper Three Sects.

Even.

Even some collaborations between the two were found to fall apart by the people of the Lower Four Sects.

The speed at which this expression changed was as fast as the face-changing act in Sichuan opera.

Things can change in an instant.

Elder Yu also discussed this matter with some high-ranking officials.

Ultimately, a conclusion was reached.

A dog relying on its master's power!

That's right.

In their eyes, the Lower Four Sects were nothing more than dogs.

Who is the owner of this dog?

What kind of owner could give this usually obedient dog the confidence to suddenly defy them?

The result is self-evident.

On the Douluo Continent today.

There are few people who dare to openly oppose the Upper Three Sects; this is the only one.

That is the Spirit Hall, located at the very top!

This behemoth is practically the sky above the entire Soul Master World!!

They mean what they say, and if they point to a horse and say it's a deer, everyone in the Soul Master World has to verbally acknowledge it.

And now.

This piece of sky, because of one person's arrival, has expanded and thickened once again.

It's even more unattainable for most people.

"Elder Yu is absolutely right. Whether this is a scheme by the Spirit Hall or not, we should make plans as soon as possible."

"That new elder, though he wields a sword, is extremely skilled in Spiritual Power attacks; we must be on guard."

The middle-aged sect leader nodded, then turned his gaze back to Elder Yu and continued:

"Elder Yu, you are the backbone of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. I entrust this matter to you. Also, strengthen the defensive array set up around our sect."

"Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect is situated high in the mountains, surrounded by plains. Backed by the Canglan River, we possess all the advantages of terrain and timing. As long as we maintain control of our defensive formation, given our easily defensible and difficult-to-attack location, even if the Spirit Hall wanted to destroy us, they wouldn't be able to breach our sect for a while."

"A thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole."

"I don't think the Spirit Hall's ambitions are as simple as dominating the Soul Master World. We should stockpile resources and make thorough preparations to cope with the unpredictable situation."

Hearing the middle-aged sect leader's suggestion, Elder Yu revealed a hint of appreciation. "Sect Leader, your judgment is wise!"

The middle-aged sect leader's words struck a chord with him.

He was about to offer his opinion when, unexpectedly, the sect leader spoke his mind first.

How could he not be happy to follow a wise ruler?

At the same time.

Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Inside the main hall.

An elder was recounting his observations of Spirit City to the sect leader.

"Sect Master, this is a golden opportunity for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to expand rapidly!"

"After witnessing the attack displayed by the new elder of the Spirit Hall, many Soul Masters will definitely realize the immense value of Spiritual Power defense artifacts."

"If we produce a large quantity of glass towers capable of withstanding Spiritual Power attacks in the next few days, and then sell them on the market, we can definitely make a fortune!"

An elder, his face beaming with excitement, spoke with fervor, already envisioning the rise and expansion of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"According to you, this is indeed a golden opportunity for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to grow stronger."

"But..."

"This also means that the Spirit Hall's strength has increased once again."

The sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not carried away by the elder's words.

Whether it's profitable or not, whether it's sustainable or not, let's leave that aside for now.

The Spirit Hall's strength has increased again. If they intend to annihilate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, how should we respond?