Do You Dare Declare War on Spirit Hall?

I could use divine skills too.

They just seemed a little different from the divine skills you described.

That sounded like nothing more than a soul skill—at most, a relatively powerful one.

"So stop dreaming about it."

Seeing Chen Changfeng's somewhat bewildered expression, the Soul Ancestor continued explaining, "For a behemoth like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they probably wouldn't even spare Soul Kings a glance. They'll also consider age and potential. It seems opportunities are reserved for those backed by powerful sects and factions. For free Soul Masters like us, with no one to rely on, it's truly difficult to rise to prominence."

"Besides, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan wouldn't be making such a huge fuss for no reason. Their clan has nearly ten thousand disciples—why would they need to establish an affiliated sect? According to rumors in the Soul Master world, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan may be planning to make a move against Spirit Hall this time."

"If that's true, then the affiliated sect won't be accepting Soul Masters who are too weak."

The Soul Ancestor analyzed the matter, sharing some of his own conjectures with Chen Changfeng.

"I understand."

"Thank you for the advice."

Chen Changfeng put on an enlightened expression and kindly warned him, "I hope you won't join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in opposing Spirit Hall."

"Spirit Hall?"

"Shh—keep your voice down."

The relaxed-looking Soul Master's face instantly reddened. Lowering his voice, he warned, "Brother, let me secretly tell you this: the waters run deep here. It's not something people like us can casually discuss."

The Soul Ancestor had intended to end the topic there, but he simply could not keep his mouth shut. His expression turned solemn as he warned Chen Changfeng, "So rein in your curiosity. There might be Spirit Hall informants in this crowd right now. Especially within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, don't mention those three words, Spirit Hall."

"If you get dragged away and arrested, I'll have to die with you."

Die?!

Just mentioning Spirit Hall could get someone killed?

Chen Changfeng frowned at those words.

Was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan really this overbearing?

Chen Changfeng's heart turned cold. Looking toward the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he said calmly, "Don't worry. You won't be implicated."

"What do you mean?"

The Soul Ancestor frowned, then blurted out in shock, "Could you be from Spirit Hall?"

"No, no."

"You look to be only around twenty. Why would Spirit Hall send someone so young deep into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? You probably wouldn't dare, anyway."

The Soul Ancestor quickly dismissed his own speculation.

How could that be possible?

As time passed, the moment for the Enfeoffment Ceremony finally arrived under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

The invited nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire also gradually took their seats.

Hm?

Xiaoxue?

Among those entering, one figure caught Chen Changfeng's attention.

It was Qian Renxue, disguised as the Empire's Crown Prince, along with Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who were responsible for protecting her.

Could it be that Qian Renxue was carrying out this Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Enfeoffment Ceremony in Xue Ye's place?

Chen Changfeng briefly swept his gaze across the guest seats. Aside from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and several influential sects, another person completely wrapped in a black robe also caught his attention.

The aura was heavy and oppressive, yet vaguely familiar.

A Titled Douluo?

The Clear Sky Sect?

Chen Changfeng's lips curved slightly. Heaven Dou Empire's only Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo, had already been killed by him. A Titled Douluo who did not dare show his true face could only be from the Clear Sky Sect. It was most likely Tang Xiao.

When a crisp bell rang out across the plaza, the noisy clamor all around quietly fell silent.

As the ringing bell lingered in everyone's ears, the enormous stone gates of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, over a hundred meters tall, slowly opened. Clan Leader Yu Yuanzhen strode out from within, his gaze sweeping across the thousands of seated and standing Soul Masters in the plaza. At that moment, nearly ten thousand people raised their heads, turning reverent gazes toward this old dragon who possessed an immensely prestigious reputation in the Soul Master world.

From his appearance, Yu Yuanzhen looked vigorous and high-spirited. Though no longer young, he remained robust and energetic, without the slightest hint of age. Between his brows was a trace of formidable dominance.

Just as his reputation suggested, he feared no authority. He was the man on Douluo Continent who dared to directly stand against Spirit Hall's Pope, Bibi Dong.

"In the name of the Blue Tyrant Sect's leader, I hereby announce that the Empire's Enfeoffment Ceremony begins!"

Boom!

The entire venue erupted as cheers surged into the skies!

Standing in the plaza, Yu Yuanzhen first nodded slightly in salute toward Qian Renxue in the guest seats. Then, looking out over the boiling sect plaza, he declared in a majestic voice after a moment, "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan now announces its acceptance of the Heaven Dou Empire's noble title. Next, let us invite His Highness the Crown Prince to preside over the ceremony."

Although the plaza was so tumultuous that even the bell could barely be heard, Yu Yuanzhen's forceful voice still rang clearly beside every person's ears. This showed that the legendary strongest Beast Spirit master in the world possessed truly extraordinary strength.

At Yu Yuanzhen's words, Qian Renxue slowly rose from her seat in the guest area.

The commotion below once again fell silent.

Everyone's gaze settled on Qian Renxue.

"Elder Clan Leader Yu, you are too kind."

Qian Renxue slowly said, "As the head of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, your willingness to accept the Empire's enfeoffment is truly Heaven Dou's honor. I have merely come on His Majesty's behalf to offer congratulations. This ceremony should still be presided over by Clan Leader Yu—"

She stopped halfway through.

Qian Renxue suddenly shivered.

With just a casual sweep of her gaze, she had inadvertently spotted Chen Changfeng standing among the crowd in the plaza.

Brother Changfeng?!

Why are you here?

She had already warned him that this was a trap.

At that moment, Qian Renxue was both nervous and afraid, so much so that she completely forgot she had not finished speaking.

"Your Highness!"

Ning Fengzhi frowned and followed Qian Renxue's gaze, but he noticed nothing. He could only remind her in a low voice, "Your Highness, what is wrong?"

"N-Nothing."

Qian Renxue instantly came back to her senses. Steadying her racing heart, she continued, "Since Elder Clan Leader Yu has already received the imperial decree, it would be best for Elder Clan Leader Yu to personally preside over this ceremony."

"Good!"

Yu Yuanzhen did not decline. He immediately faced the entire plaza and said in a deep voice, "There are three matters to be addressed at today's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Enfeoffment Ceremony."

"First, the imperial decree of enfeoffment from the Heaven Dou Empire will be read aloud!"

"Second, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will establish an affiliated sect and recruit from factions and Soul Masters across the continent. Anyone who joins the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's faction will be qualified to enter the clan's inner branch, and may also form marriage alliances with inner branch disciples!"

"Third, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will formally declare war on Spirit Hall!"

The moment those words fell, the entire plaza exploded into uproar.

Reading the Empire's enfeoffment decree was one thing. It was merely an honor granted to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan by the Heaven Dou Empire.

But the second and third announcements were utterly shocking.

Joining the affiliated sect could offer a chance to enter the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan itself and even form marriage alliances with inner branch disciples?

What a grand gesture!

Any Soul Master who had read Yu Xiaogang's Top Ten Core Competition Theories of Soul Masters knew how important Spirit inheritance was. Being able to marry into the true Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was a major matter that would bless one's descendants and family. What an irresistible offer.

As for the third announcement, it was downright terrifying.

Declare war on Spirit Hall?