Qian Yufeng looked at him in confusion and said, "Calm down? How am I supposed to calm down?!"
"The Heaven Dou Empire joined forces with seven sects, and we lost a total of three thousand Deacons!"
"That even included the three hundred people Clear Sky Sect set up and harmed. How am I supposed to calm down?!"
"They appeared to have died gloriously in the battle to suppress Fallen Spirit Masters, but in reality, they were sacrifices in the struggle between major powers!"
There was no way he could stay calm. This debt had to be settled!
The eighty million Gold Soul Coins Clear Sky Sect had paid in compensation were merely an appetizer.
He wanted them to carry this information back. He, Qian Yufeng, was going to begin settling accounts with them one by one.
They should not think their schemes were foolproof. Nothing could escape his eyes!
Even Qian Yufeng had not expected those people to be so bold that they would rather disregard civilian casualties than spare Spirit Hall's strength.
Three thousand Deacons had indeed left Spirit Hall branches across the land severely short-staffed.
Xue Ye had acted so hastily because Xue Yao was backing him from behind.
Yet before this matter had even been properly resolved, he had issued an order to replace personnel. That was no different from cutting off one of his own arms.
Now, the elites Xue Yao had cultivated were almost gone. A mere few Soul Douluos could not block Qian Yufeng's plans.
"I know, but the Spirit Master world is currently stable. It is not suitable to stir up another major conflict."
"If they join forces with Fallen Spirit Masters again, even more innocent civilians will be caught up in it."
Qian Daoliu also understood that those forces had gone too far, but they needed to proceed gradually.
Otherwise, Qian Xunji, as Pope, would face even greater pressure both inside and out. If he mishandled it, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"You hate evil, but you should also consider Xunji, shouldn't you? He is the Pope now!"
"To put it bluntly, if you interfere too much now, others will look down on the Pope. What do you think Xunji will feel about that?!"
He added another sentence, causing Qian Yufeng to fall unusually silent for a moment.
After steadying his breathing for a few moments, Qian Yufeng said, "I have my own plans for this matter. I will not make things difficult for the Pope."
"You are right. I am already an old man, so I truly should not act too aggressively."
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. He had truly feared that this Second Uncle would lead an army into Heaven Dou City in a fit of rage and curse Xue Ye right to his face.
Most importantly, Qian Yufeng had actually done something like that before.
He had led an army directly into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and fiercely berated their clan leader before the entire clan's disciples for three whole hours.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had lost a tremendous amount of face because of it, and they had not dared provoke Second Uncle again.
The key was that, when he left, he had also emptied half of their treasury.
His reason was: compensation for emotional distress and lost work wages.
Little did they know that Qian Yufeng was currently setting his sights on the private treasuries of Heaven Dou Empire's nobles.
The premise was that, after Clear Sky Sect returned this time, they would spread the exact news that he was still alive, and those nobles would knowingly offer apologies and compensation.
Otherwise, it would depend on whether they could protect the ill-gotten wealth they had accumulated over many years.
Qian Yufeng said, "You should try this Soul Cultivation Method first. Let me see how effective it is."
Seeing that he had truly calmed down, Qian Daoliu said, "All right, I'll try it now."
After saying that, he swiftly adjusted his breathing and began circulating the Soul Cultivation Method.
"Ding!" "Detected that the host has successfully helped Qian Daoliu defy fate and change his destiny. Task reward issued!" "Second Martial Soul: Emperor Armor. The host may activate its awakening independently to summon it."
The system's voice rang out, signifying that Qian Yufeng had helped Qian Daoliu change the outcome of his future.
"Second Martial Soul... Heh, heh, heh. If Emperor Armor gets Soul Rings, does that mean I need to deal with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King?"
"A million-year Soul Ring is the only way I'll look impressive enough!"
Qian Yufeng began considering Soul Rings for his second Martial Soul. As for making the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King into a Soul Spirit, he did not know whether the whale king would be willing.
Reason with him?
But that Sea God fellow had kept him around as a trial for his own successor.
If Qian Yufeng acted rashly, it would be easy to draw the Sea God's attention.
"If that is the case, I can only go to the Star Dou Great Forest and steal those several hundred-thousand-year soul beasts first."
Qian Yufeng muttered inwardly. Then, seeing Qian Daoliu gradually entering a better state, he did not disturb him and simply turned to leave.
After leaving Worship Hall, Qian Yufeng encountered Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Second Worship, Great Worship is currently cultivating. If you have anything to discuss, come back later."
Qian Yufeng spoke, and Golden Crocodile Douluo stopped in his tracks.
"Elder Qian, your aura is stronger than before. May I ask if you have reached Rank Ninety?"
Qian Yufeng smiled and nodded. "Yes. At my age, being able to activate my bloodline power is simply unbelievable."
Golden Crocodile Douluo knew very well of Qian Yufeng's talent. This could be considered the result of years of accumulation.
"Congratulations, Elder Qian. Spirit Hall has gained another Title Douluo. This is truly a fortunate event."
"You flatter me, Second Worship. Perhaps it is the blessing of our ancestors."
Qian Yufeng smiled, then recalled something and took a jade bottle from his storage Soul Tool.
"This pill should help you. Its main ingredient is the rare Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, and it can open the body's seven channels and eight meridians."
Golden Crocodile Douluo had naturally studied Qian Yufeng's Martial Soul theories, so he accepted the jade bottle.
After all, Qian Yufeng had personally cultivated quite a number of Title Douluos.
"Ling Xin and Ling Su have already taken it. The effects were quite good."
"When I have time, I will meet Yue Guan and Gui Mei as well. Once their strength improves, their Martial Soul Fusion Skill will yield even better results."
Qian Yufeng spoke again. He was not only thinking about his own subordinates.
"Elder Qian's broad-mindedness is beyond my reach!" Golden Crocodile Douluo said respectfully.
Such pills were incredibly precious, yet Qian Yufeng was distributing them for the greater good. He could not compare.
"What are you saying, Second Worship? It is all for Spirit Hall, haha!"
Afterward, the two exchanged a few pleasantries before leaving Worship Hall together.
After returning to his residence, Qian Yufeng said to the two women, "I need to enter the secret chamber. No matter what happens, no one is allowed to approach!"
The two women nodded. "Understood, Patriarch!"
Qian Yufeng entered the secret chamber and excitedly began activating his second Martial Soul.
"System, activate my second Martial Soul, Emperor Armor. Put the Soul Mark in my left palm!"
"Ding, beginning activation of the host's second Martial Soul, Emperor Armor!"
As soon as his words fell, an aura of unmatched dominance and supremacy surged from Qian Yufeng's body.
A Soul Mark in the shape of a Universe Belt appeared in his left palm.
Qian Lingxin and Qian Lingsu stood guard outside. Feeling that powerful aura, their hearts abruptly trembled.
The two women exchanged glances. "Could the Patriarch have comprehended a new realm?!"
Superb experts throughout the continent awoke from their secluded cultivation and looked in the direction of Spirit City.
They all secretly wondered which expert had broken through and caused such an enormous disturbance.
Even the Snow Empress, who was refining the Ice God's Inheritance in the Far North, slowly opened her eyes.
She murmured, "Power comparable to a god's... Could it be Qian Yufeng?"
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