Continental Upheaval · Part One

News of Lingxiao Hall's founding was like a massive boulder thrown into a still lake, the ripples spreading at an astonishing speed.

The next day, in the streets, tea houses, and taverns of Heaven Dou City, nearly every Soul Master was eagerly discussing this newly risen force.

West of Heaven Dou City, at a bustling open-air tea stall.

Several men who looked like Soul Masters sat gathered around a table. Steam rose from their tea, and though they deliberately kept their voices low, they could not hide their excitement.

"Have you heard? Yesterday, Marquis of Wu'an Mansion put up a new plaque!" a lean man said mysteriously.

"Come on, who wouldn't know? The three gilded characters, 'Lingxiao Hall,' can be seen from far away. It looks incredibly imposing!"

A fat man beside him chimed in, his eyes shining. "That Marquis Xiao... no, we should call him Hall Master Xiao now! He's truly amazing. He raised his banner just like that—how many days has it even been?"

"More than amazing!" a middle-aged man in a long robe clicked his tongue. "Do you know what kind of people are in Lingxiao Hall? My third uncle's cousin's nephew works in the palace and vaguely caught wind of something..."

He looked around and lowered his voice even further, drawing everyone at the table closer.

"Hall Master Xiao goes without saying. He's a ruthless figure who can directly contend with a Title Douluo! The title of Marquis of Wu'an was earned through sheer strength!"

"I know that," the lean man nodded fiercely. "The battle in Spirit City has spread across the entire continent!"

The fat man urged, "Hurry up and tell us, who else is there?"

The robed man continued, "Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, you know him, right? A royal guest of our Heaven Dou