Gu Rong Was About to Break Through to Rank 97? Han Yu Reached Rank 58, and Shrek Came to Heaven Dou to Beg for Food?

Tai Tan rose dejectedly. Looking at his three old friends, his eyes were full of complicated emotions:

"You... have really decided?

"To abandon the Clear Sky Sect and follow a sect none of you had ever even heard of?"

Yang Wudi carefully tucked the Immortal Herb into his robes and said coldly:

"Old Gorilla, your so-called loyalty is nothing more than self-indulgence.

"If the Clear Sky Sect truly cared about us, it would not have left us barely scraping by for all these years.

"What Sect Master Han can give us is a future for our clansmen, not a cold memorial tablet."

Bai He also sighed and patted Tai Tan on the shoulder:

"Old Tai Tan, it is time for you to wake up too.

"You know full well how many people the Speed Clan has lost over the years.

"We are not abandoning anyone. We just want to survive."

Han Yu turned around and looked calmly at Tai Tan:

"Clan Head Tai Tan, I will not force you.

"If the Strength Clan wishes to continue guarding that 'loyalty,' my Ling Tian Sect will not stop you.

"But one thing: from now on, if the Strength Clan dares interfere with my Ling Tian Sect's plans in Heaven Dou City in the name of being a Clear Sky Sect affiliate, then do not blame me for disregarding old ties."

Tai Tan swayed, seeming to age ten years in an instant. Looking at Niu Gao, he spoke in a low voice:

"Old Rhino, do you truly believe this kid can lead us farther than the Clear Sky Sect?"

Niu Gao burst into laughter and thumped his chest.

"Old Gorilla, look at my estate, then look at the resources Sect Master Han has brought!

"Following him, my Defense Clan has never held its head this high in our entire lives!

"If you do not believe it, stay and see for yourself. Within three years, the structure of Douluo Continent will surely change because of the Ling Tian Sect!"

Tai Tan remained silent for a long while before finally letting out a deep sigh and walking toward the door. His retreating figure looked especially desolate:

"Fine, fine... Since all of you have made your choices, I will say no more.

"I only hope you will not regret today's decision in the future."

After Tai Tan left, the atmosphere in the hall eased somewhat.

Han Yu looked at the three of them, his tone turning solemn:

"Since you have joined my Ling Tian Sect, we are family now.

"Clan Head Yang, this Immortal Herb is only the beginning. In the future, I will gather more Soul Tool blueprints from ancient ruins,

"and help you combine pill refining with Soul Tools to create new pill formulas."

Pill refining still had considerable potential.

The Breaking Clan had plenty of experience in that regard.

In Douluo 2, there were pills like the Mystic Water Pill, which were quite useful.

But they could not possibly develop one anytime soon.

Han Yu did not hold much hope for it either. He only said it to give Yang Wudi something to look forward to.

Yang Wudi's eyes gleamed brightly:

"Combining Soul Tools with medicine?

"If it can truly be done, my Breaking Clan will surely reclaim its former glory!"

Han Yu then looked at Bai He:

"Clan Head Bai, the Speed Clan's speed is an innate advantage.

"I will obtain Soul Tool technology from overseas as soon as possible and craft specialized scouting and mobility equipment for you,

"making the Speed Clan the sharpest eyes on this continent."

Long-lost hope flared in Bai He's eyes:

"If that can truly be done, the Speed Clan is willing to brave fire and water for Sect Master!"

After confirming that the three clans had joined the Ling Tian Sect,

the Defense Clan immediately began relocating.

Yang Wudi and Bai He also returned to their clans to prepare to move their entire families into the Heaven Dou Empire.

More accurately, they would be moving to the unfinished Ling Tian Sect outside Sunset Forest.

The Nine Heart Begonia Family provided the money, while the Defense Clan provided the labor. They began constructing a sect and a city around a valley backed by mountains and facing water.

The Nine Heart Begonia Ye Family, the Defense Clan Niu Family, the Breaking Clan Yang Family, and the Speed Clan Bai Family

simultaneously announced to the outside world that they had joined the Ling Tian Sect.

The Four Great Families had now all joined the Ling Tian Sect.

At this point, the Ling Tian Sect's high-level combat power consisted of Gu Rong, Dugu Bo, and Meng Shu.

Its mid-to-high-level combat power consisted of the Four Great Families.

As for lower-level Spirit Masters, the Four Great Families had quite a few of them as well.

In an instant, the Ling Tian Sect's foundation had risen to the very top tier of Douluo Continent.

The Defense Clan was still busy constructing the sect, while Han Yu and the others temporarily resided at the Ling Tian Sect's base in Heaven Dou City.

That morning, Han Yu had just finished cultivating, and his Soul Power had risen from Rank 57 to Rank 58.

The moment Han Yu pushed open his door, he saw Gu Rong striding over, his face full of barely concealed delight.

"Grandfather, what has made you so happy?"

Han Yu asked with a smile.

Gu Rong did not answer directly. Instead, his Soul Power suddenly erupted.

A vast, slightly violent aura instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.

His Soul Power aura surged and ebbed continuously, appearing extremely unstable.

"This..."

Feeling that oppressive force, Han Yu exclaimed in delight.

"Grandfather, are you about to break through?"

Gu Rong withdrew his aura and laughed heartily:

"That is right!

"After condensing my Soul Core, I was already on the verge of a breakthrough.

"These past few days, I have personally helped you build the Ling Tian Sect into such a massive force.

"My state of mind has unexpectedly loosened somewhat.

"This time, I have an eighty percent chance of breaking through!"

"That is wonderful!"

Han Yu was sincerely happy for him.

"Go into seclusion quickly. Elder Dugu is overseeing the sect, so nothing will go wrong."

Gu Rong nodded, his expression growing more serious:

"This seclusion may last a few days at the shortest, or half a month at the longest.

"Be more cautious in your actions. If you encounter a powerful enemy, remember not to fight them head-on."

After seeing Gu Rong off, Han Yu had barely sat down in the hall when a Ling Tian Sect scout hurried in with a report.

"Sect Master, a group of people has appeared outside Heaven Dou City.

"Judging by their clothing, they are from Shrek Academy. Flender and the Grandmaster are leading them, along with that Tang San."

Han Yu set down his teacup, amusement flashing through his eyes:

"Shrek?

"What are they doing in Heaven Dou City?"

There was no need to guess. They had come to Heaven Dou to beg for food.

They wanted to borrow Imperial Dou's Elite Tournament entry qualification.

The scout replied respectfully:

"According to our investigation, they appear to be seeking some way

"to borrow Imperial Heaven Academy's slot to participate in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament."

Just as expected.

Han Yu sneered, lightly tapping his fingers against the table:

"Borrow a slot?

"It seems they have truly run out of options.

"Since they have come to Heaven Dou City, we should watch this show properly."

Han Yu could not be bothered to target Tang San and the others.

The gap between him and Tang San was like an insurmountable chasm.

In a few more years, the gap between them would only grow wider and wider!

There was another reason as well.

Gu Rong had just entered seclusion.

If it drew Tang Hao's attention, it would be troublesome to some extent.

The Shrek group had just entered Heaven Dou City and found an inn, planning to rest for a day before visiting Imperial Dou tomorrow.

Inside the restaurant, several Spirit Masters at the next table were discussing something excitedly.

"Have you heard?

"The Ling Tian Sect is at the height of its power now. Even the Four Great Families have submitted to it. They say the sect alone has three Titled Douluo!"

"Exactly. Senior Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, is a Rank 96 super powerhouse,

"yet he actually left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for the Ling Tian Sect. The Ling Tian Sect's foundation is probably deeper than even the two great empires."

The chopsticks in Ning Rongrong's hand clattered onto the table, and her face instantly turned deathly pale.