The Seven Sects Established, Reigning Supreme Over the Age (Part One)

Spirit City, located in the center of the continent, is the main hall of the Spirit Hall. It is majestic and magnificent, with a magnificent atmosphere. On ordinary days, this place is a sacred place in the hearts of Soul Master, solemn and dignified. But today, the entire city is shrouded in an unprecedented grandeur and clamor.

In the Papal Palace, a vast white marble plaza had been temporarily transformed into a huge Martial Arts Arena, surrounded by layers of Observation Platform. It was now packed with people. Representatives from various forces, sects, and families across the continent, as well as countless rogue Soul Master had rushed there upon hearing the news, surrounded the area. The air was filled with a complex mix of excitement, tension, and anticipation.

Today marks the official start of the inaugural "Seven Sects Selection" conference, initiated and led by the Spirit Hall! This grand event will select the seven strongest sects on the continent, bestowing upon them the titles of "Upper Three Sects" and "Lower Four Sects," thus establishing the sect structure for the next hundred years and beyond!

On the high platform, Pope Qian Chongshan himself was present, representing the Spirit Hall to preside over the conference. Beside him sat several Elder with profound auras, and an old man in a simple white robe with a calm face sat quietly to the side. Although he did not exude any aura, all the powerful figures present felt an invisible pressure—it was none other than the Great Consecrator the Spirit Hall, the Angel Douluo Qian Chongxiao! His appearance undoubtedly demonstrated the importance the Spirit Hall attached to this selection.

Representatives from the participating sects entered the arena one by one, eliciting gasps of surprise from the spectators.

Led by their Sect Master Yu Boxuan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan strode into the plaza. Yu Boxuan, at the head of the group, wore Golden Dragon Sect Master's robe, his face imposing, his aura deep and resolute, radiating a terrifying surge of Soul Power at the peak of level ninety-seven! Behind him, the Supreme Elder Yu Qingtian, with his white hair and beard, sharp eyes, and Soul Power at the peak of level ninety-five; Elder Yu Boyu, with his imposing aura, had also reached level ninety-three.

Even more astonishing was the fact that the dozen or so elders following behind them were all Soul Douluo- level powerhouses! This power drew the attention of all the forces present. But the most eye-catching figure was the blue-haired youth walking a step behind Yu Boxuan — Yu Yuanchen! He was calm and composed, his aura restrained, like an ordinary person. However, everyone who knew his name dared not underestimate him in the slightest. This was a peerless genius hailed as the number one young talent on the continent, and even showing signs of contending for the throne!

The Clear Sky Sect members followed closely behind. Sect Master Tang Gan was burly and had a resolute face, exuding an aura as heavy as a mountain. His Soul Power was also as high as level 97! Beside him was Tang Chen, who had already advanced to level 95 and whose aura was even stronger than before, as well as an old man with a cold face and Soul Power of level 94 (Second Elder Tang Lie). Behind them were eleven Soul Douluo Elder, each exuding a fierce aura, demonstrating the domineering power of top-level Power Attack System Weapon Soul.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was led by a gaunt-faced old man carrying a long sword, who was none other than the sect's revered elder, the peak level 95 Azure Peak Douluo. His Soul Power was incomparably fierce, and although he was not the Sect Master, his combat strength was beyond doubt. The Sect Master, Ning Zhiyuan, was only Level 79 Soul Sage, but he held the dazzling Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, exuding an elegant demeanor. Behind him were nine Seven-Ring Soul Sage and nine Soul Douluo, whose auxiliary light was faintly connected, forming a system of its own.

Wind Sword Sect, the Sect Master the Wind Feng Zaiyun, wore a green robe and had a cold and stern face. He was at the peak of level 95 in Soul Power and his body was surrounded by sharp sword energy. He only had three Soul Douluo Elder with him, but no one dared to underestimate his attack power.

Dai Jingxuan, the Sect Master of the White Tiger Sect, had fierce tiger-like eyes and Soul Power level of 94. He led more than ten Soul Douluo, exuding a fierce aura, forming a standard lineup of Power Attack System Battle Soul Master.

The Black Tortoise Sect (Martial Soul Black Tortoise Turtle, not the Xuanwu) is led by Shi Feng Soul Douluo, a peak Soul Douluo. The five Soul Douluo Elder all have a calm and profound aura, clearly Soul Master who are extremely skilled in defense, filling the gap in top-level defensive sects after the destruction of the Elephant Armored Sect.

In addition, a number of sects, such as the Fire Leopard Sect and the Sparrow Bee Sect, which have Soul Douluo leaders but are slightly weaker overall, also came with hope.

As each sect took their seats, an invisible pressure permeated the air above the plaza. Everyone understood that the upcoming battle would determine the future power structure of the continent.

The Cardinal rose, his voice amplified by his Soul Power, resounding throughout the arena. "Gentlemen, the Seven Sects Selection aims to establish sect order and promote the Way of Soul Master. The rules are simple: order is determined by martial prowess! Each sect may send a representative to fight and spar. The sect with the most victories will be ranked higher! Ultimately, we, along with the notaries, will jointly determine the affiliation and ranking of the seven sects! Now, the selection begins! The first match: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan versus Clear Sky Sect!"

Boom!

The entire arena erupted in cheers! A bombshell opening! The clash between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and the Clear Sky Hammer! This was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated duels of the entire competition!

Yu Boxuan and Tang Gan exchanged a glance, both seeing a burning fighting spirit in each other's eyes. In a flash, they appeared in the center of the huge Martial Arts Arena.

"Sect Master Yu, it's been a long time!" Tang Gan's voice boomed like a bell. He clasped his hands in a salute, and a huge black hammer shadow loomed behind him, exuding a terrifying sense of oppression.

"Sect Master Tang, please!" Yu Boxuan returned the greeting, his body bursting with Purple-Gold Lightning and faintly emitting Dragon Roar's roar, showing no sign of weakness.

Without further ado, their auras instantly surged to their peak!

"Seventh Soul Skill, Clear Sky True Body!"

"Seventh Soul Skill, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon True Body!"

Tang Gan's body swelled dramatically, transforming into a giant over ten meters tall, with bulging muscles and wielding a massive Clear Sky Hammer. His violent power seemed to tear space apart! Yu Boxuan, on the other hand, transformed into a majestic dragon over twenty meters long, covered in blue-purple scales and Entanglement lightning, its Dragon Might overwhelming!

"Kill!" Tang Gan roared, and the enormous Clear Sky Hammer, carrying the force to shatter mountains and split the earth, smashed fiercely towards Yu Boxuan! It was the "Collapse Character Art" from the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes!

"Well done!" The giant dragon that Yu Boxuan had transformed into roared, its Dragon Claw Entanglement with Destruction lightning. It activated its True Dragon Transformation and fearlessly charged forward! This was the evolution of Yu Boxuan's Ninth Soul Skill, "Tyrant Dragon Tribulation Fall"!

Boom--!!!

The hammer and claws clashed, unleashing a deafening roar! A terrifying shockwave, almost tangible, spread outwards, striking the Soul Power shield surrounding the Martial Arts Arena and creating violent ripples! The entire Spirit City seemed to tremble for a moment!

A collective gasp rippled through the spectator stands. The clash between Titled Douluo- level experts was terrifyingly powerful!

With a single blow, both men retreated several steps, their strength evenly matched!

"That's exhilarating! Take another hit from me! Break Character Art!" Tang Gan's fighting spirit intensified, and dark light condensed on his Clear Sky Hammer, unleashing it with unparalleled penetrating power as he blasted it out once more!

Yu Boxuan eyes were solemn, and his dragon tail swept across with the Thunderous Might.

Boom boom boom!

The two instantly clashed, hammers flashing, dragon roars shaking the heavens, thunder and immense force colliding wildly, each clash causing violent fluctuations in the energy of heaven and earth. Their fighting styles were both fierce and domineering, head-on collisions, making the audience's blood boil with excitement and their hearts pound with fear.

"The Clear Sky Nine Absolutes are indeed incredibly powerful. Tang Chen is quite talented, but unfortunately, he's been overshadowed by Chen'er." Yu Qingtian stroked his beard in admiration, though there was little worry in his eyes.

"Bo Xuan's Thunder Dragon is equally formidable." Ye Kuan nodded slightly.

Yu Yuanchen watched the fierce battle calmly, his gaze deep. He could clearly sense that his grandfather Yu Boxuan and Tang Gan were evenly matched in terms of Soul Power Cultivation Level, combat experience, and the power of their Soul Skill. The key to victory in this battle lay in the details, in... endurance and physique!

As expected, after nearly a hundred rounds of fierce fighting, the intense clash had greatly depleted the Soul Power of both of them, and their auras began to show subtle fluctuations. Normally, in such an intense Titled Douluo, their Soul Power should have been nearly half depleted.

However, to the astonishment of all the spectators, especially the powerful Titled Douluo, the Soul Power fluctuations of the two combatants were astonishingly fast! In the brief intervals after each clash, their Soul Core could be felt spinning rapidly, frantically absorbing the surrounding Heaven and Earth Origin Qi to replenish their own consumption! The speed of their Soul Power recovery far surpassed that of ordinary Titled Douluo!

"Strange... How can the Soul Power of Sect Master Yu and Sect Master Tang be so enduring?" On the high platform, Wind Sword Sect, the Sect Master the Feng Zaiyun, frowned slightly.

"Such an intense exchange of blows would have exhausted sixty or seventy percent of our Soul Power by now, but they seem to have only exhausted thirty or forty percent?" Dai Jingxuan of the White Tiger Sect also looked surprised.

Even the Angel Douluo Qian Chongxiao, seated high on the platform, had a barely perceptible glint in his calm eyes. He could naturally see that both of them had condensed Soul Core within their bodies! And of considerable quality.

This was a preview of the "Soul Core Condensation Method" that Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen had agreed to announce later! At this moment, Yu Boxuan and Tang Gan's performance was undoubtedly laying the best groundwork for this secret technique that was about to change the Soul Master World!

The fierce battle continued. Two hundred rounds passed, and although their speed had slowed slightly, their attacks remained fierce. At this moment, Yu Boxuan's advantage began to show!

After a hard-fought collision, the two separated again. Tang Gan's breathing was slightly rapid, and his arm holding the hammer was slightly numb. As for the Holy Dragon that Yu Boxuan had transformed into, although there were some cracks on its scales, its aura was more stable, and its dragon eyes shone brightly.

"Sect Master Tang, be careful!" Yu Boxuan roared, and lightning surged again on his Dragon Body. This time, however, the lightning was faintly mixed with a trace of extremely faint yet vibrant Life Bloodline Power! Although he was old and unable to cultivate Martial Way to a high level, under Yu Yuanchen's guidance, he had dabbled in the first five ranks and undergone preliminary tempering of his physical body! This made his physical strength, endurance, and recovery ability superior to those of other Titled Douluo of the same rank who relied purely on Soul Power for Body Tempering.

This slight difference became the key factor in tipping the scales in a protracted battle where the forces were evenly matched.

"Thunder Dragon Nine Flashes!" Yu Boxuan seized the moment when Tang Gan took a breath, and his Dragon Body transformed into nine afterimages, launching a storm of attacks from different angles! The speed and density of the attacks far surpassed those before!

Tang Gan was startled and hurriedly used the "Entwine Character Art" and "Shock Character Art" from the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, wielding the Clear Sky Hammer in an attempt to neutralize the sudden and fierce attack. However, Yu Boxuan's attacks were too fast, his Timing Control was perfect, and more importantly, the attack, which contained a trace of Bloodline Power, had stronger penetrating power and a higher ability to withstand the recoil!

A muffled thud!

A streak of Thunder Dragon broke through the hammer's defense, its Dragon Claw slamming into the side of Tang Gan's Clear Sky Hammer! Although most of the force was blocked by the hammer, the shockwave and the impact of his Blood Essence still caused Tang Gan's Blood Essence to surge. He groaned and retreated more than ten steps, leaving deep footprints on the ground.

Yu Boxuan did not pursue. The nine afterimages merged into one, transforming back into a majestic Holy Dragon, hovering in mid-air. The lightning subsided, but its aura remained powerful.

The winner has been decided!

Tang Gan steadied himself, his expression shifting several times before finally letting out a long sigh. He then withdrew his Haotian True Form, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Sect Master Yu's cultivation is profound; I admire it! In this battle, I have lost!"

He accepted his defeat wholeheartedly. His opponent was not only on par with him in terms of Soul Power endurance, but also slightly superior in terms of physique and control over instantaneous bursts of power!

Yu Boxuan also returned to human form, slightly out of breath, and cupped his hands in return. "Sect Master Tang is too kind; I was fortunate enough to win by a single move."

After a moment of silence, the entire venue erupted in thunderous cheers and murmurs!

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has won! In the fierce battle for the title of the Number One Sect Under Heaven, they have taken the lead!

In the spectator stands, the various factions harbored different thoughts. The terrifying strength and mysterious endurance displayed by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan instilled fear in everyone. Although the Clear Sky Sect was defeated, its powerful attack and equally astonishing endurance still commanded respect.

Yu Yuanchen looked at his grandfather, who was receiving cheers in the arena, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. The effects of the Method of Soul Cores were already beginning to show.

The first showdown has concluded, and the prelude to the Seven Sects Selection has been fully unveiled. An even greater storm is on the horizon.