Laying the Groundwork in Sun Moon, the Grand Plan Begins

At dawn the next day, as the first light of day appeared, Yu Yuanchen and his group quietly left the Black Stone City Inn where they were staying, without alerting anyone.

They no longer concealed their presence; their figures transformed into several Daoliu, heading straight for the main city of the Oak Tribe — Oak City —at a speed far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

A journey of a hundred miles or so was but a short while for these top experts of the era. A city far larger than Black Stone City, with higher walls and a denser glow from its Soul Tool, appeared in the basin surrounded by mountains.

On the city wall, the thick Soul Guidance Cannon gleamed with a ghostly light, and the Energy Shield covering the entire city was a pale yellow. The energy fluctuations were indeed stronger than those of Black Stone City, reaching the level of a level five Soul Tool. However, for Yu Yuanchen and the others, it was still useless.

Yu Yuanchen's Divine Sense swept across the entire city like mercury spilling across the ground, instantly locking onto the entity within the most magnificent stone fortress in the center of the city, where the strongest energy reaction was detected—a Soul Emperor with Cultivation Level level of around level sixty-three, Blood Essence were already showing signs of decline and whose potential had been exhausted. He was presumably the leader of the Oak Tribe.

"Let's go and get to the bottom of this." Yu Yuanchen said calmly, and with a wave of his sleeve, an invisible Power of Space enveloped everyone. In the next instant, they appeared like Gui Mei, ignoring the Soul Tool Barrier of the city wall and the patrolling guards, directly in the council hall at the deepest part of the stone fortress.

The hall was quite spacious, with some dimly lit Soul Tool embedded in the walls. The furnishings were simple yet tidy.

An elderly man, dressed in an animal skin coat, with gray hair and a dignified yet somewhat weary face, was examining a huge animal skin map at a table when he suddenly felt the space around him freeze. He looked up in shock and saw six figures with auras as deep as the sea appear out of nowhere in front of him!

"Who goes there?!" The leader of the Oak was both shocked and furious. His Soul Power erupted instinctively, and six Soul Ring —white, yellow, purple, purple, purple, and black—rose instantly. He gripped a heavy black battle Martial Soul in his hand and looked at Yu Yuanchen and the others with extreme vigilance.

A storm raged within him. To be able to break through the city's defenses and guards silently and appear directly in front of him—such methods were beyond the capabilities of the Oak Tribe!

"You must be Chief Orc," Yu Yuanchen said calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority. "No need to panic. We mean no harm; we are merely passing through and wish to inquire about the exact locations of the Three Great Tribes: Zihuang, Golden Sun, and Silver Moon."

Upon hearing this, Chief Oak did not relax; instead, his vigilance intensified, and a hint of determination even flashed in his eyes! He stared intently at Yu Yuanchen and the others, especially sensing the unfathomable aura emanating from them, aura that seemed to merge with heaven and earth.

He had once represented the Oak Tribe to meet the leaders of the Three Great Tribes. The aura of the group of people in front of him was no less than that of the leaders of the Three Great Tribes, and the three leaders were even stronger. When did the Sun Moon Continent have such powerful figures?

At that moment, a terrifying thought surged into his mind, "You... you Ferocious Beast in human form?! You want to pry into the secrets of my Human Race? Don't even think about it! I, Oak Doron, would rather die than betray my people!"

He mistook Yu Yuanchen and the others for transformed Ferocious Beast! After all, in his understanding, apart from the leaders of the Three Great Tribes, only those legendary Ferocious Beast could possess such terrifying strength and such a bizarre way of appearing.

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuanchen and the others were first taken aback, then exchanged glances and couldn't help but burst into laughter. Tang Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Old man, how do we look like those horned beasts?"

Yu Yuanchen shook his head helplessly and gestured to Tang Chen. Tang Chen understood, stepped forward, and too lazy to explain any further, he unleashed a powerful aura with a thought, but he didn't fully release it for fear of scaring the Soul Emperor; it was probably at the level of Super Douluo.

Boom!

Purple, purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, red, red! A total of nine Soul Ring rose from beneath his feet, and a majestic Giant Hammer appeared in his hand.

The air in the entire hall seemed to freeze. The terrifying pressure made Oak Doron, a Soul Emperor- level expert, weak in the knees and almost kneel down. He could barely hold onto his battle axe!

"Nine... nine Soul Ring! Title... Douluo!?" Oak Doron's eyes widened like saucers, his voice sharp and distorted with extreme shock, filled with disbelief.

Titled Douluo! This is a supreme powerhouse who only exists in the legends of the Three Great Tribes! There are only a handful of known Titled Douluo in the entire Sun Moon Continent! And now, he is actually standing right in front of him.

"Now, do you believe it? You don't actually believe there are still hammer spirits in the world, do you?" Tang Chen spoke calmly, concealing his aura, but his invisible authority was even stronger.

Oak Doron snapped out of his daze, his back instantly drenched in cold sweat. He quickly dispelled his Martial Soul and knelt down with a thud, his voice trembling with awe and fear. "I... I am Oak Doron, blind and ignorant, I have offended Your Majesties! Please forgive me! Forgive me!"

He had no more doubts at this moment. The pressure of Titled Douluo was undeniable, and if the other party were truly Ferocious Beast, why waste words with him?

"Get up, ignorance is no excuse." Yu Yuanchen raised his hand to help Oak Doron up, a gentle force lifting him. "We come from another continent beyond the Sun Moon Continent, and have traveled here. We are quite interested in the customs and culture of your land, especially the Three Great Tribes. Just tell us everything you know about the maps and the Three Great Tribes."

"Yes! Yes! I obey!" Oak Doron dared not be negligent in the slightest, and quickly presented the most detailed animal hide map on the table with both hands, and began to explain it in detail.

The map wasn't very detailed, but it marked the locations of major mountain ranges, rivers, and some important tribes. The territories of the Three Great Tribes occupied the richest and largest areas on the map, forming a tripartite balance.

The Purple Blazing Tribe is located in the Purple Blazing Mountain Range in the southeast of the continent, the Golden Sun Tribe occupies the Sunset Plains in the center, and the Silver Moon Tribe is entrenched in the Moonlight Forest in the northwest.

Besides these three behemoths, dozens of small and Star Luo Chess -sized tribes are scattered across the map, but many of them are marked with small words like "abandoned" or "suspected to be extinct," which shows how difficult it is for small and medium-sized tribes to survive under the threat of Soul Beast.

"The strength of the Three Great Tribes is unfathomable, each with Titled Douluo in charge, and their Soul Tool technology is unparalleled on the continent. Although they occasionally have conflicts, they will join forces when facing powerful Soul Beast. As for specific information... it is really difficult for a small tribe leader like me to know the Core Secrets," Oak Doron said bitterly.

Yu Yuanchen glanced at the map and understood. He put the map away and was about to take his leave when Oak Doron suddenly knelt down again, banging his head on the ground, his voice filled with utmost pleading and a hint of desperate resolve:

"Your Excellencies! I... I have a humble request! I humbly beg Your Excellencies to take in my Oak Tribe! My Oak Tribe is willing to pledge our allegiance and pledge eternal loyalty! We only ask... we only ask for Your Excellencies' protection!"

He raised his head, his eyes filled with a complex mix of longing and despair. " On the Sun Moon Continent, Soul Beast roam freely. My Oak Tribe is confined to a corner, seemingly possessing three cities, but in reality, we walk on thin ice! Every time there Beast Tide, we have to pay a heavy price to barely hold on!"

The strongest in our tribe is none other than myself, a Soul Emperor whose potential has been exhausted. If this place weren't so remote and resource-poor, preventing us from attracting powerful Soul Beast, we would probably have been wiped out long ago! Today, we have met you esteemed lords from overseas, a truly heaven-sent opportunity! I beg you, Your Excellencies, to grant our Oak Tribe a way to survive!"

His mind raced. These Titled Douluo from overseas had no foundation on the Sun Moon Continent. If he could join them, he would be the first to take the plunge, a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the tribe to continue its lineage! Even just a sliver of protection would be far better than their current precarious existence!

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuanchen and the others exchanged glances, their brows furrowing slightly. Taking in this weak, remote tribe? It seemed pointless, only adding to the trouble. Resources? They didn't care about the Oak Tribe's meager resources. Manpower? The tribe's strongest member was only Soul Emperor; what help could he possibly offer?

However, Yu Yuanchen looked at Oak Doron, who was kneeling on the ground, his body trembling slightly with excitement and fear, and a thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes. He pondered for a moment, and under the slightly puzzled gazes of Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen, he slowly spoke, "You may rise. The matter of surrendering is not unnecessarily open to discussion."

Upon hearing this, Oak Doron looked up abruptly, his eyes blazing with unbelievable elation!

"However," Yu Yuanchen changed the subject, "We have important matters to attend to on this trip, and it is impossible for us to stay here permanently to protect you."

Oak Doron's heart leaped into his throat again.

Yu Yuanchen continued, "I will send some people from overseas to assist you in managing the tribe and provide some protection. However, the Oak Tribe must fully comply with their instructions and carry out reforms. Can you do that?"

"Yes! Absolutely! I swear on my Martial Soul that the entire Oak Tribe will obey Your Majesty's every command!" Oak Doron swore without hesitation. For him, being able to cling to the coattails of a powerful overseas figure was already a stroke of luck; how could he dare to make any demands?

"Very good." Yu Yuanchen nodded, then said to Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen, "Brother Qian, Brother Tang, we need your help with this matter."

Although Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen did not understand Yu Yuanchen's deeper meaning, they both nodded in agreement out of trust.

At that moment, Yu Yuanchen opened the Hell Gate, and the three of them returned to the Douluo Continent.

Yu Yuanchen returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. After a brief discussion with his father, Yu Mingfeng, he selected more than ten capable and Cultivation Level stewards and disciples from outside the clan, whose cultivation levels ranged from Soul King to Soul Emperor and who were extremely loyal to the family. These stewards and disciples were led by Yu Luoyun, a collateral Elder of the Yu Family whose Cultivation Level level had reached Soul Douluo.

These people are not only skilled in combat, but also adept at management and business operations.

Qian Daoliu transferred several Platinum Bishop and Soul Sage- level core members from the Spirit Hall who were skilled in construction, trade, and missionary work, while Tang Chen sent several Soul Emperor and Soul Sage from the Clear Sky Sect who were proficient in forging, construction, and defense.

The three groups gathered in Oak City. Although their numbers were small, only about thirty people, the lowest level of each Cultivation Level was Soul King, and the leaders were three Soul Douluo! This force, if placed on the Sun Moon Continent, would be enough to easily sweep away a medium-sized tribe like Oak!

Yu Yuanchen introduced Oak Doron to the leaders of the three parties and set the tone: the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would take the lead, with the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect assisting, to jointly govern the Oak Tribe.

The primary task is to help the Oak Tribe improve its strength, rectify its internal affairs, promote more advanced cultivation methods (basic Martial Way Foundation Building Chapter) and forging techniques, and gradually build this place into a stable stronghold. At the same time, bullying the weak is strictly prohibited; people's hearts must be won over through appeasement.

All of this took three full days. Looking at this group of powerful and efficient overseas Soul Master, Oak Doron was moved to tears. He knew that from this moment on, the fate of the Oak Tribe would be completely changed!

Three days later, with everything arranged, Yu Yuanchen and his group did not linger. Amidst Oak Doron's grateful gaze, they transformed into streaks of light and sped off toward the Purple Blazing Tribe marked on the map.

Above the clouds, a gust of wind brushed against their faces. Qian Daoliu finally voiced the question that had been nagging at him, "Brother Yuanchen, why devote so much energy to this place? The Oak Tribe is weak and located in a remote area; it doesn't seem to offer much help to our journey across the continent."

Tang Chen also looked over, clearly equally puzzled.

Yu Yuanchen gazed at the desolate mountains and land rushing past beneath his feet, his eyes deep, and slowly asked, "Brother Qian, Brother Tang, what do you think of the Douluo Continent now?"

Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment and said, "There are numerous sects and empires, and although there are frictions, the overall situation is stable. The Spirit Hall maintains order and spreads faith, and it is quite orderly."

Tang Chen snorted, "Stable? That's because there hasn't been a fight yet! The two great empires are only superficially united, and each sect has its own agenda. If it weren't for the few of us keeping things in check, and the threat of external Demon Plane, things would have been in chaos long ago, a complete mess."

Yu Yuanchen nodded, then shook his head. "What Brother Tang said is the surface. What Brother Qian said is the order from the perspective of the Spirit Hall. But what I'm talking about is the 'rigidity' and 'bottleneck' behind this order."

His tone turned serious. "The two great empires, with their lineage spanning over a thousand years, have rigid systems, deeply entrenched noble and Soul Master families, and narrow avenues for upward mobility for commoners. The major sects, clinging to their traditions, are heavily fortified. The power of the entire continent is fragmented and internally strife."

Like a stagnant pool, calm on the surface, but already decaying beneath. If we hadn't promoted the development of Soul Core, Martial Way, and introduced the pressure of the Demon Plane, this pool would have become even more stagnant.

Qian Daoliu frowned slightly. As the head of the Spirit Hall, he was well aware of its drawbacks. Although the Spirit Hall seemed aloof, it was actually constrained by the balance of power among various factions, and it would face numerous obstacles in trying to implement major reforms.

Yu Yuanchen continued, "I have long intended to make changes. But how? Overthrow the two great empires? Annihilate all sects? Unify the world under my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?" He smiled self-deprecatingly, "With me here, it's not impossible to succeed, but even if we succeed, a thousand years later it will simply be equivalent to exchanging it for a ' Yu Family World'."

While I am here, I may be able to suppress everything, but what if I leave? Will the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan become the next Heaven Dou or Star Luo Empire? How can we break the cycle of history?

He looked at Qian Daoliu: "To be honest, Brother Qian, I actually quite admire the Spirit Hall's model. Breaking down national and sect boundaries, it unites Soul Master through faith and a relatively fair order, giving ordinary people opportunities. This is more dynamic than the imperial system. But—"

He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze sharpening. "The Spirit Hall of today is the Spirit Hall of the ' Qian Clan.' The root of the Angel Faith is the Qian Clan Family. If I were to join with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, it would be an act of submission. I have a deep friendship with Brother Qian and do not wish to create any rift with the Qian Clan Family because of this, but I also do not wish for my family to be subservient to others."

However, if the Spirit Hall doesn't take the lead, the complex situation on the Douluo Continent is so interconnected that any change could have far-reaching consequences. How easy would reform be? Forcing it would inevitably lead to bloodshed and chaos, which is not what I want."

Qian Daoliu remained silent, understanding Yu Yuanchen's meaning. The core of the Spirit Hall was indeed the Angel Faith and the Qian Clan bloodline; this was an unchangeable foundation.

"So," Yu Yuanchen's gaze turned to the distance again, to the heart of the Sun Moon Continent, "Having come to this continent and seen its chaos, backwardness, and... the blank slate not yet fully tainted by the old powers, I have a new idea."

"Why don't we... draw a new picture on this blank sheet of paper?" Yu Yuanchen's voice carried an unprecedented ambition.

"Unify this Sun Moon Continent, and then establish a brand new nation here! A nation that learns from the strengths of the Spirit Hall, but discards its drawbacks of monopolistic dominance! We can try a... ' Federal Republic ' system!"

"Federal Republic?" Both Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen looked thoughtful; the term was quite new to them.

"Simply put, it means uniting all tribes to form an alliance. The alliance establishes a supreme council, composed of representatives from each tribe or region, to jointly decide on important matters."

The alliance possesses a unified army, legal system, and Soul Tool research institution. However, each tribe (which may be changed to a province or autonomous region in the future) retains considerable autonomy in its internal affairs,"Yu Yuanchen explained.

"The leader of the alliance, perhaps called the 'Consul' or ' Grand Speaker,' is elected by parliament and has a term of office, rather than being hereditary."

"At the same time, we will vigorously promote the Soul Master training system and establish a Soul Master organization similar to the Spirit Hall, but it will not be controlled by any family. Instead, it will belong to the Alliance and be responsible for Soul Master management, civilian awakening, and maintaining order. It's like... a larger version of the Spirit Hall, without family control!"

Yu Yuanchen spoke, his thoughts became clearer. "We can bring the more advanced cultivation system, forging techniques, and management system of the Douluo Continent to this place, to help the people here develop rapidly, fight against Soul Beast, and unify the continent."

In this process, the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect, and my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan can all participate, sending personnel and imparting knowledge. However, the leading role must be in the hands of our three-way alliance, not in the hands of any single party.

"Once the Sun Moon Continent is unified and stable, and its systems are mature," Yu Yuanchen's eyes gleamed, "We will then establish contact with the Douluo Continent, conduct exchanges and trade, and even... ultimately merge! When the powers, systems, and cultures of the two continents collide and merge, the stagnant waters of the Douluo Continent will naturally be stirred up!"

At that time, with the foundation we have laid on the Sun Moon Continent and our powerful influence, the resistance to pushing for change on the Douluo Continent will be much smaller! The ultimate goal is to establish a unified, powerful, and vibrant new order spanning both continents! A powerful civilization that truly belongs to all the Human Race of the Douluo Plane, not just a particular Royal Family family or clan!

Yu Yuanchen's words struck Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen like a thunderclap! They had never imagined that Yu Yuanchen's scheme was so grand! It was no longer just about exploring and acquiring resources, but about creating a completely new kingdom on another continent and using it to influence and transform their homeland!

Unifying the Sun Moon Continent, establishing Federation, merging the two continents... every step of these actions was earth-shattering!

Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming. He had to admit that Yu Yuanchen's idea was extremely tempting! It was far more interesting and meaningful than carefully maintaining a balance in the complex situation of the Douluo Continent!

Moreover, the Spirit Hall model can be put into practice and refined in the New Continent, and the Angel Faith may be able to spread in a more inclusive way, which may not be a bad thing for the Qian Clan.

Tang Chen was even more excited, slapping his thigh hard. "Great! Lao Yu, your idea is exactly what I want! Building a new world here, just thinking about it is exhilarating! It's much more satisfying than scheming against those old foxes back home! Let's do it! We have to do it!"

Seeing the flames burning in his two close friends' eyes, Yu Yuanchen knew they were captivated by this grand plan. He smiled slightly, gazing resolutely towards the Purple Blazing Tribe.

Subduing the Oak Tribe is merely the first step in this grand scheme. Next, it's time to confront the so-called Three Great Tribes of the Sun Moon Continent. Let's see if they are qualified to be part of this new order, or... obstacles that need to be cleared away.

A new journey has begun. This time, their goal is not just exploration, but conquest and creation!