Subduing the Defense Clan! Fence-Sitter Yang Wushuang!

The Defense Clan's leader, Niu Gao, rushed out. Before his Soul Rings had even fully lit up, Dugu Bo's poisonous mist forced him back three steps.

He swept his eyes around, then finally fixed them on Bai He. "Old White Bird? You brought people here to wreck the place?!"

The corner of Bai He's mouth twitched. Before he could speak, Lin Fan had already flung out a black card, embedding it in the ground. "Clan Leader Niu, 150,000 Gold Soul Coins, plus Spirit Hall's protection. If you refuse..."

"Then all the men die. As for the women, I don't need to spell it out, do I..."

Niu Gao's fists cracked as he clenched them, but when he saw the Soul Rings of the six Titled Douluo opposite him, he ultimately deflated.

Five minutes later.

Every member of the Defense Clan swallowed Poison Pills. Lin Fan patted Niu Gao's shoulder in satisfaction. "Wouldn't it have been better to do this from the start? You just had to waste my time."

While Lin Fan and the others were talking, Niu Gao dragged Bai He into a corner and cursed under his breath, "Damn it, you old white bird actually sold me out! You exposed the Defense Clan's location! All the support we gave you over the years was fed to the dogs!"

Bai He looked innocent as he retorted helplessly, "What could I do? They went after the Speed Clan first. We didn't even have the ability to resist. Their pressure pinned us down the moment they arrived—we couldn't even move. My granddaughter nearly got into trouble too..."

"And it wasn't me who exposed your location. Longxing City's lord had secretly pledged himself to Spirit Hall long ago. Besides, you've been in Longxing City for so long—did you really think Spirit Hall wouldn't be able to find out?"

Niu Gao ground his teeth in rage, but he had no way to refute him. Deep down, he knew they had truly fallen this time.

Lin Fan's group had come specifically for them. There had never been any coincidence.

"Old Niu, we were forced into this too." Bai He sighed. "Do you think I wanted to join Spirit Hall? But with things as they are, if we don't join them, they'll just attack directly. We won't even have room to resist."

Niu Gao gritted his teeth, but he knew Bai He was right.

Their single-attribute clans were far too weak. They were no match for Spirit Hall at all.

"You make it sound easy. We've treated your Speed Clan well over the years, yet the moment trouble came, you joined Spirit Hall." Niu Gao's tone carried a trace of resentment.

"I didn't want to either, but you know the Speed Clan's situation. If we didn't join Spirit Hall, we wouldn't even be able to afford food." Bai He gave a bitter smile. "At least after joining Spirit Hall, we can survive."

Niu Gao fell silent. He knew Bai He was right. Their single-attribute clans were weak and lacked resources. They simply could not gain a foothold in these chaotic times.

"Fine, I admit defeat." Niu Gao finally sighed. "But you have to promise me that if you get the chance in the future, you'll help me out."

Bai He nodded and smiled bitterly. "What's the point of saying that now? Hurry up and think of how to protect your clansmen. That kid said as long as we behave, there'll be plenty of antidotes and plenty of money..."

"Money, money, money! What the hell is money good for?!" Niu Gao interrupted him irritably. "I'd rather be so poor I have to chew tree bark than be someone's dog!"

At that moment, Lin Fan's lazy voice drifted over. "The next stop is the Breaking Clan, right? Where is the Breaking Clan?"

Bai He and Niu Gao both suddenly fell silent and pricked up their ears.

"They're in Xuanpo City. It isn't too far from here. We should arrive in two days." Lingyuan Douluo Xue Ying brushed back her hair.

"Young Master, the Breaking Clan hates Spirit Hall to the bone. After Yang Wudi's younger brother, Yang Wushuang, was captured by us, he defected. And Yang Wudi's son died at Spirit Hall's hands. It'll be difficult to subdue them."

Dugu Bo cut in grimly, "Young Master, although the Poison Pills they took were formulated jointly by Yang Wushuang and me, the Breaking Clan is exceptionally skilled with herbs, and their inheritance has lasted for centuries. If they manage to develop an antidote..."

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes and suddenly turned toward the corner. "Old White Bird, stop hiding."

Bai He stiffened all over and reluctantly stepped out.

"Leave for Spirit City immediately." Lin Fan tossed him a token. "Find the Pope and have Yang Wushuang brought out. Tell him—" The youth suddenly grinned. "He has a chance to see the light again and become the Breaking Clan's leader."

Bai He's hand trembled, and the token nearly fell to the ground. Niu Gao broke out in a cold sweat beside him. This move was far too vicious!

"What are you standing around for?" Gui Mei suddenly emerged from the shadows, startling Bai He. "Hurry up! Run there!"

Old White Bird activated his martial soul with a bitter expression and vanished from the spot in the blink of an eye.

The Sharp-tailed Swallow was indeed fast, though its fleeing posture was somewhat pathetic.

After Bai He left, Lin Fan turned to Niu Gao. "You're coming with us. Tell me about the Breaking Clan on the way."

Niu Gao's face fell, but he did not dare refuse and could only nod. "Fine."

Along the way, Lin Fan listened as Niu Gao recounted the Breaking Clan's history and current circumstances.

"The Breaking Clan excels at pill refining, but their most impressive creation is the Soul-Breaking Pill. It can cure all poisons and break seals as well. If they thoroughly study your Poison Pills, they might really be able to cure them," Niu Gao said quietly.

Lin Fan smiled. "Perfect. Let them study it. At worst, I'll add Teacher's Death Spider Emperor poison to it."

As for why he would not add his own, it was because he did not want to be drained dry.

Niu Gao did not dare say anything, but inwardly, he grew somewhat wary of Lin Fan.

After waiting for two days, Bai He finally brought Yang Wushuang over.

The already-defected Yang Wushuang saw Lin Fan and respectfully said, "Young Master..."

"Enough nonsense. Tell me directly—what level are you now?" Lin Fan interrupted.

"Reporting to Young Master, this subordinate is currently level 78."

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction. He casually took out a rare, entirely crimson Immortal Herb from his Soul Tool and tossed it to him. "Eat this Immortal Herb right now. In the future, you'll be the leader of the Breaking Clan."

Yang Wushuang caught the Immortal Herb, greed flashing through his eyes. He immediately dropped to both knees, his tone fervent. "Thank you, Young Master, for cultivating me!"

Lin Fan sneered. "Fine, hurry up and eat it. Don't waste time."

Yang Wushuang did not hesitate. He stuffed it into his mouth and immediately sat cross-legged.

Although Yang Wudi's cultivation was close to that of a Titled Douluo, his son had died at Spirit Hall's hands. Even if he reluctantly submitted now, he would inevitably become a threat in the future.

Rather than leave behind a ticking time bomb, it was better to replace him outright!

Yue Guan leaned in and whispered, "Young Master, can Yang Wushuang, that fence-sitter, really keep Yang Wudi in check?"

"Even if he can't, he has to." Lin Fan sneered. "Yang Wudi must die. The Breaking Clan can either replace their clan leader or be wiped out. They can choose for themselves."

Dugu Bo added with a sinister chuckle, "If that doesn't work, this old man will give them a little extra."

Xue Ying covered her mouth and giggled. "Old Poisonous Creature, don't poison them all to death. The Young Master still needs them."

After two hours, a powerful wave of Soul Power erupted from Yang Wushuang's body.

"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master. My cultivation has already broken through to Level 80! All I need now is a Soul Ring to become a true Soul Douluo!"

Niu Gao watched from the side, clicking his tongue in disdain as he cursed that traitor in his heart for having no backbone at all.

But on second thought, hadn't he become Spirit Hall's lackey too?

That made him feel even more stifled.