Elite Tournament? Recruiting the Four Single-Attribute Clans—That Dog Slave Tai Tan Can Get Lost!

At this, Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes lit up as she looked at Meng Shu:

"Earlier, I heard outside that Senior Meng's Exotic Beast Academy was planning to relocate here?

"Perfect. We can build the academy beside the sect as well, turning it into a base for nurturing the younger generation of the sect.

"By then, once we integrate Exotic Beast Academy's teachers and talents,

"we might even make it in time for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament two years from now!"

"Ha ha ha, Yanyan's idea is excellent!"

Dugu Bo slapped his thigh, his face full of approval:

"Sunset Forest is my territory. I could draw every inch of its terrain with my eyes closed.

"Finding an open area on the outskirts that is easy to defend and hard to attack would be perfect for building the sect!"

Gu Rong stroked his bare chin and nodded in agreement:

"This girl's mind works fast.

"With Sunset Forest nearby, both the mimetic cultivation environment and the issue of obtaining spirit rings for the disciples will be solved in one stroke.

"As for that Elite Tournament, while I do not pay much attention to it, I know it is the most watched grand event on the entire Douluo Continent.

"If our Ling Tian Sect team can win the championship there, our name will truly resound across the land."

After listening, a glint flashed through Han Yu's eyes, and a satisfied curve rose at the corner of his lips:

"Yanyan's idea coincides exactly with mine.

"The outskirts of Sunset Forest are indeed an ideal location for establishing a sect.

"And the Elite Tournament two years from now will be the best stepping stone for our Ling Tian Sect to announce its rise to the entire Douluo Continent."

He turned to Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang and made the final decision:

"Senior Meng, Senior Chao, then it is settled.

"After you return, quickly gather the staff of Exotic Beast Academy.

"Once the sect grounds and the new academy are completed, we will use these two years to forge a championship team capable of sweeping aside everything at the Elite Tournament!"

Meng Shu's blood boiled at the words. He immediately clasped his fists heavily and shouted:

"This old man shall obey the Sect Master's command!

"I will return at once to make preparations and will certainly not disappoint the Sect Master's expectations!"

After receiving their orders, Meng Shu and his wife hurriedly took their leave to pack their belongings and prepare to depart the next day.

Inside the main hall, everyone settled back into their seats.

Gu Rong rubbed his bald chin and said thoughtfully:

"Yu'er, the location has been decided,

"but leveling the ground on the outskirts of Sunset Forest and building a base large enough to house a major sect and an advanced academy is no small undertaking.

"Ordinary craftsmen would not only work too slowly, but the defenses and standards of their construction would also fail to meet the requirements of our Number One Sect Under Heaven."

Han Yu looked at Gu Rong and smiled lightly:

"Since Grandfather says that, I presume you already have someone suitable in mind?"

"Of course."

Gu Rong grinned, a gleam flashing in his eyes:

"When it comes to construction, engineering, and building defensive fortifications, across the entire Douluo Continent,

"if one force claimed second place, absolutely no one would dare claim first.

"That force is one of the Four Single-Attribute Clans: the Defense Clan!"

"The Defense Clan?"

Dugu Bo raised his brows slightly and cut in:

"Old Bones, are you talking about the Defense Clan that once served the Clear Sky Sect and was later abandoned by them?

"I heard that their clan chief, Niu Gao, has a foul temper and is stubborn as a rock. Because of what happened with the Clear Sky Sect, he is extremely hostile toward the Upper Three Sects and major powers alike."

Gu Rong snorted coldly, unconcerned:

"So what if they are hostile?

"Our Ling Tian Sect is not like those cowardly turtles from the Clear Sky Sect!

"That old rhino Niu Gao may be stubborn, but the construction skills under his command are truly exceptional.

"We will provide the money and the land. At worst, I will personally make a trip and reason with him using my fists. I refuse to believe he will not take this job."

Han Yu lightly tapped the tabletop with his fingers, a calculating glint passing through his deep eyes:

"Grandfather, since the Defense Clan excels so greatly in construction and defense,

"would merely hiring them to build houses not be a terrible waste?"

Gu Rong froze for a moment, then burst into laughter:

"Good boy!

"You want to take their entire foundation along with them!

"But you are right. The entire Defense Clan possesses pure defense attributes.

"If we can bring them under our command, the Defense Hall of our Ling Tian Sect will finally have its foundation."

Dugu Yan listened from the side, her beautiful eyes flashing as she could not help but say:

"But Sect Master, just as Grandfather said, they hold deep prejudices against major sects. It will probably not be easy to win them over, will it?"

"Their prejudice runs deep because they were once abandoned and lack a sense of security."

Han Yu rose to his feet, absolute confidence in his voice:

"As long as we give them the respect, protection, and irresistible benefits they desire, there is nothing that cannot be negotiated.

"Grandfather, Elder Dugu, it seems we will have to make a personal trip to Longxing City."

Han Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes gleaming as he slowly said:

"For us, the sect has only just been established and there is much to be done. This is the best time to expand aggressively and recruit talent."

"Moreover, my target is not merely the Defense Clan."

Dugu Bo was briefly stunned before he understood:

"The Sect Master means to take in all four of the Four Single-Attribute Clans?"

"No, three."

Han Yu shook his head, a faint smile on his lips:

"Tai Tan, chief of the Strength Clan, regards Tang Hao as the master of his entire life. His blind loyalty runs too deep; there is no need for us to stir up that mess.

"But the remaining Defense Clan, Speed Clan, and Breaking Clan are all excellent targets for recruitment."

Gu Rong nodded thoughtfully:

"When the Clear Sky Sect sealed its gates, it discarded them as abandoned pawns. Those clans hold an extremely deep grudge against the Clear Sky Sect.

"If we extend an olive branch now..."

"Exactly."

Han Yu took over, his tone certain:

"Our Ling Tian Sect has only just been founded, and we need all kinds of forces to fill the vacant halls.

"If they join us now, they will be founding elders of the sect."

"With Grandfather, a peak Rank 96 Titled Douluo, holding the fort,

"along with Elder Dugu and Senior Meng,

"we can provide them with the strongest backing on the entire continent, as well as the most generous allocation of resources."

"They can gain absolute protection and enjoy top-tier resources. They have no reason to refuse!"

Dugu Bo nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration:

"Good boy, your vision is sharp enough!

"The Breaking Clan's medicine refinement and offense, the Speed Clan's supreme reconnaissance, together with the Defense Clan's construction and defense.

"If we can truly bring those three clans under our command, the foundation of Ling Tian Sect will rise by a tremendous margin in an instant!"

Gu Rong also laughed loudly and cracked his knuckles:

"If that is the case, then we should not delay.

"Old Poison, come with me and accompany Yu'er on a trip. Let us go meet those stubborn mules and bring those three great clans back to Ling Tian Sect!"

"No time to lose, Grandfather. Open a spatial passage. We will go directly to Longxing City."

Han Yu said decisively.

"Alright!"

Gu Rong laughed loudly and tore his hands apart, causing a pitch-black spatial rift to appear once more.