Eager to Battle the Clear Sky Twin Prides!

(Apologies, everyone! Because I stayed up late writing and had to catch a flight today, I didn't notice everyone's thoughts about the Golden Dragon King and the Angel Martial Soul. At first, I was thinking about the gap in Innate Soul Power, but after reading the comments today, I deeply apologize. The Angel Martial Soul has the potential to become a god, but compared to the Golden Dragon King, one of the Dragon God's two sons, there must definitely be a huge gap. The earlier part has been revised. I'm truly sorry!)

(Also, regarding how Madam Liu, as a woman of the dust, could enter a great sect, my explanation is that I initially only wanted her to remain hidden. Now that she has a talented child, she can barely become a concubine.)

(The explanation took up 172 words, so this chapter will have at least 2,200 words.)

The location for this exchange among the major sects had been set at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

As the wealthiest sect among the seven great sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's mountain gate was exceptionally imposing.

Yu Yuanzhen had brought only Yu Tianjun with him this time.

Yu Taiyue had been ordered to lead men to guard the area around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was somewhat undermanned at the moment, so Yu Yuanzhen had not brought anyone else.

As soon as they stepped onto the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's mountain gate, a disciple dressed in magnificent robes came forward to lead the way.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a good relationship with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. Not only have they made plenty of money, they've also learned quite a bit of court etiquette. Once we're inside, speak less and observe more. I'll take this chance to introduce you to some people."

Yu Yuanzhen said with a smile.

"I will remember Father's teachings."

Yu Tianjun replied softly.

The two were led into the main hall, where people from many factions had already gathered.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Elephant Armor Sect, one of the Lower Four Sects.

The other three of the Lower Four Sects were all located in the Star Luo Empire, so they had arrived somewhat later.

"Brother Yuanzhen, it has been a long time. Your bearing surpasses even that of the past."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's sect master, seated in the place of honor, was the first to speak with a smile.

A refined young man sat beside him.

Though the young man appeared gentle and cultured, the sharpness in his eyes could not be concealed.

"Brother Ning, I hope you have been well. I have brought my son to pay you a visit."

Yu Yuanzhen said in a booming voice as he clasped his hands.

"Tianjun, this is the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Hurry and greet your Uncle Ning."

Yu Yuanzhen's tone was quite warm.

As a purely support-type Martial Soul sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had many dealings with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Their relationship was fairly good.

"Tianjun greets Uncle Ning."

Yu Tianjun hurriedly bowed, though his gaze fell upon the young man beside him.

The young man noticed Yu Tianjun's gaze and gave him a warm nod and smile, conveying his goodwill.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's sect master waved his hand.

"No need for such formality. This is my son, Ning Fengzhi. You are close in age, so you can interact more."

Sect Master Ning introduced the young man beside him.

Yu Tianjun suddenly understood. So this was Ning Fengzhi. No wonder he stood out like a crane among chickens.

Yu Yuanzhen took his seat, and the people from the Elephant Armor Sect also came over to greet him. However, Yu Yuanzhen's attitude was noticeably colder.

The Lower Four Sects were all close to Spirit Hall. It would not be an exaggeration to call them Spirit Hall's subordinate forces, and Yu Yuanzhen did not wish to have too much to do with them.

Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also had a good relationship with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, it was fundamentally its own master rather than becoming a lapdog of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

Directly opposite Yu Yuanzhen were the seats of the Clear Sky Sect.

"Yu Yuanzhen, it has been a long time. Your cultivation has improved quite a bit as well."

A middle-aged man in the Clear Sky Sect's seating area spoke in surprise.

This man was the Clear Sky Sect's current First Elder. By seniority, he belonged to the same generation as Tang Chen. His strength was formidable, and he was already nearing the level of a Title Douluo.

"Elder Tang Yi, it has been a long time. You are about to become a Title Douluo as well."

Yu Yuanzhen replied courteously.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect had always competed over the title of the world's number one Martial Soul. Their relationship was neither good nor bad.

Tang Yi smiled faintly.

"I cannot compare to juniors like you. Truly, the waves behind drive the waves ahead."

Hearing the other party place himself in the position of a senior, Yu Yuanzhen's smile faded somewhat.

Old bastard. I praised you a little, and now you're getting carried away. Even if you break through to Title Douluo at your age, you won't have many years left to live.

Yu Yuanzhen snorted inwardly and looked toward the two young men behind Tang Yi.

"If I am not mistaken, these two must be the Clear Sky Twin Prides who have recently risen to fame across the continent."

Hearing Yu Yuanzhen mention his sect's geniuses, Tang Yi became interested and chuckled.

"That's right. These two are Tang Xiao and Tang Hao. They can hardly be called Heaven's Prides. It is merely a reputation they earned while training."

Though he said that, the pride on Tang Yi's face was obvious to everyone.

"Today, I will certainly let my son witness the abilities of your sect's Heaven's Prides."

Yu Yuanzhen said meaningfully, his eyes darkening slightly.

Sect Master Ning, seated above, watched this with interest as he stroked his chin.

As a merchant—and a merchant with keen judgment—Sect Master Ning had noticed Yu Tianjun from the moment he spoke.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect were now at odds, and the former had suffered nine consecutive defeats. For Yu Yuanzhen to say such words now, he clearly had something to rely on.

Not long after, the remaining three sects of the Lower Four Sects also arrived.

Besides the seven great sects, there were more than twenty other sects of varying sizes. It truly was a grand gathering.

Everyone moved outside. They had exchanged enough pleasantries; now it was time for the main event.

Yu Tianjun noticed that after they left the hall, two middle-aged men followed Sect Master Ning without leaving his side.

One radiated sharpness, while the other was as heavy and steady as a mountain.

"Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong. The former became a Title Douluo before I did, while the latter broke through at around the same time as me. They are experts specially recruited and cultivated by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Yu Yuanzhen introduced them in a low voice.

Chen Xin's talent truly was extraordinary. He had broken through before Yu Yuanzhen. Had Yu Yuanzhen not consumed immortal herbs, he would not have been Chen Xin's match.

However, Chen Xin clearly had not yet reached the future realm where man and sword became one and returned to simplicity. He was like an unparalleled divine sword drawn from its sheath—powerful, but somewhat too unyielding.

Once everyone was seated, Gu Rong raised a bamboo tube and announced in a clear voice.

"The rules of the Heaven's Pride Tournament remain the same. Everyone will draw lots for their matches, and the final victor will be the champion."

Sect Master Ning spoke at the right moment.

"Everyone, the rules remain unchanged, and neither can we omit the tradition of putting up stakes. As the host of this tournament, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will set an example by offering the deed to a shop in Heaven Dou City. Whoever has the last laugh may take the deed."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was immensely wealthy, and the stakes it offered in previous tournaments were mostly related to money.

The most absurd part was that the other sects were not skilled at business. Before long, these prizes would be taken back by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect anyway.

The stakes offered by the other sects were mostly ordinary as well, usually money and medicinal herbs.

There was no helping it. The Clear Sky Sect had been winning continuously. No matter how good the offerings were, they would only be handed over to the Clear Sky Sect, so they might as well make do.

Seeing that everyone had offered nearly enough, Yu Yuanzhen swept his gaze around.

"My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan offers ten Snow Silkworms."

Snow Silkworms?

Many important figures shifted their gaze and looked in surprise at the Snow Silkworms in Yu Yuanzhen's hand.

Snow Silkworms were a type of medicinal herb, the finest among cordyceps. The Snow Silkworms Yu Yuanzhen had taken out were twice as large as ordinary ones, making them the finest of the finest.

Even Tang Yi of the Clear Sky Sect was somewhat tempted.

"Good, good! Worthy of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's sect master. Since you are being so generous, it seems my Clear Sky Sect will gain quite a harvest this time."

Tang Yi laughed loudly.

With Tang Hao here, who else could possibly claim these stakes?

Yu Yuanzhen gave a mysterious smile.

"Elder Tang Yi, are you declaring victory before the competition has even begun? In that case, do you dare make a wager with me and see who will win? Of course, if the world's number one sect cannot produce an equivalent stake, then let us forget it."

Tang Yi's expression changed. He faintly sensed that something was wrong, but Yu Yuanzhen's words, "the world's number one sect," had already placed him over the fire.

"Sect Master Yu, there is no need to provoke me. My Clear Sky Sect can naturally afford such a small stake."

A flash of reluctance crossed Tang Yi's eyes as he casually took out more than ten Cinnabar Lotuses.

"Though these Cinnabar Lotuses are somewhat young, there are more of them. Does Sect Master Yu accept?"

"Of course."

Yu Yuanzhen burst into laughter, his expression full of confidence. Everyone watching could not help but feel curious.

Could the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, after nine consecutive defeats, finally turn things around today?