The Speed Clan's Submission! The Beginning of the Road to Dominance!

Song Ye had always intended to win over and bring Dugu Bo, this neutral combatant, under his control.

Now, seeing that this old poisoner also seemed inclined to draw closer to him—

He might as well lay everything out and thoroughly subdue him, gaining his first Title Douluo combatant.

Wouldn't that be more fitting?

Still, Song Ye's blunt proposal caught Dugu Bo slightly off guard.

"Huh?"

Dugu Bo had indeed meant to befriend him, but he had not expected Song Ye to be so direct, moving so quickly.

It was like I was still flirting with you, and you suddenly confessed your love?

This...

Dugu Bo coughed twice, unsure how to respond.

Dugu Yan spoke before him:

"Get lost!"

"Who do you think you are, dreaming so big? My grandfather showed you some respect, and now you want him to become your servant?"

"Grandfather, look at him! He doesn't respect you at all!"

"Now, Yan Yan, don't get worked up, don't get worked up..." Dugu Bo said, somewhat awkwardly.

Yet Song Ye merely chuckled and cupped his hands sincerely.

"Senior, I wasn't speaking carelessly."

"You know a fair bit about my background. Even if I don't take action in the future, sooner or later, others will discover me and target me."

"Or perhaps I should say that, having been born into this world, there are some things I have no choice but to do."

"And if you join my ranks, Senior, you won't be some servant. You'll be a central pillar, a foundation that holds up the heavens."

"With your strength, Senior, even if you follow me, would I possibly harm your interests?"

"Of course, that says nothing of the sincerity behind my invitation..."

Song Ye immediately produced a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone that he had condensed long ago and said:

"If you join me, Senior, this Soul Bone will be yours!"

"Furthermore, I can find a way to let you and your granddaughter attempt Martial Soul Evolution, achieving a complete transformation and escaping all the side effects of your toxins!"

"What do you think?"

The Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone in Song Ye's hand shone brilliantly, its blue radiance brimming with life force.

The moment it appeared, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were both stunned.

Dugu Bo even cried out on the spot, terrified that he had seen wrong. He said in shock:

"This, this..."

"This is a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone?!"

"You brat, you dare take out such a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone so openly? Aren't you afraid this old man will simply snatch it from you?!"

As he said this, genuine greed flashed through Dugu Bo's eyes.

He seemed to be suppressing himself with all his strength. Who could see a Soul Bone like this and not be tempted?

Yet Song Ye showed no fear at all.

"On one hand, I trust your character, Senior."

"On the other, if you seize my Soul Bone, I can kill you and take it back someday."

"A Title Douluo may be terrifying to ordinary people, but to me, it is nothing much..."

"And what if this old man kills you and takes your bone?" Dugu Bo asked solemnly.

Song Ye pointed at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"I have a method to increase the potency of its cold and fire toxins a hundredfold!"

"I can even detonate the toxins within your body, multiplying their potency by a hundred or a thousand times! At that point, Senior, you will only die before I do, and your granddaughter will be even less capable of defeating me!"

"Good brat. If anyone else said that, I wouldn't believe it! But if you say it, you must truly have a way to trigger the toxins!" Dugu Bo said, a little shaken.

"This Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone... seeing it, this old man truly wants it."

"And if you can really evolve the Martial Souls of my granddaughter and me, then what difficulty is there in joining your ranks?"

"However..."

Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and said regretfully:

"If this old man takes this Soul Bone, can I choose not to use it and give it to Yan Yan instead?"

"What?"

The moment Dugu Yan heard that, she frowned and stopped him.

"No, Grandfather!"

"You're submitting to him for my sake? Yan Yan will never agree to that!"

But Dugu Bo did not listen to her and continued staring at Song Ye.

Song Ye nodded calmly. "Of course!"

"If that's the case, then what's wrong with following you?"

Dugu Bo chuckled. "Little Monster, I don't know what's going on either."

"Every time you give me something, I feel an even stronger urge to submit to you, as if I can't escape it no matter how I try."

"It seems you truly possess some imperial aura!"

"This old man has a good eye. Following you, there should be hope for the future!"

As he spoke, Dugu Bo did not hesitate. He took the Soul Bone directly and handed it to Dugu Yan.

"Yan Yan, absorb it quickly. This is a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone!"

"I don't want it!"

Dugu Yan looked at the Soul Bone, swallowing hard. She was deeply tempted.

But for the sake of her grandfather's freedom, she absolutely could not accept it.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo continued persuading her.

"Yan Yan, absorb it quickly. What if they regret it? Then it'll be gone!"

"Your grandfather is joining his faction, not becoming anyone's slave."

"If I'm unhappy, can't I just leave?"

"Quickly! If you still acknowledge me as your grandfather, absorb it at once. This Soul Bone will bring you endless benefits in the future!!"

By the end, Dugu Bo's tone had become somewhat forceful.

Naturally, Dugu Yan was still unwilling, but Dugu Bo persuaded her for a long time.

He even threatened that if Dugu Yan refused to absorb it, he would no longer acknowledge her as his granddaughter.

In the end, Dugu Yan tearfully had no choice but to absorb the Soul Bone.

Dugu Yan was still unconvinced and shouted:

"You must have used some method to deceive my grandfather!"

"I refuse to believe a child like you has anything worth my grandfather following!"

"Just wait! I'll definitely expose you when the time comes!"

Song Ye nearly laughed when he heard that.

She was only a sixteen-year-old girl, so he could not be bothered to say much to her.

What he needed was Dugu Bo's combat strength. Dugu Yan was nothing more than a backdrop standing nearby.

An hour later, Dugu Yan successfully absorbed the Soul Bone.

Song Ye spoke up, unwilling to waste any more time.

"Alright, Senior. Now that the Soul Bone has been absorbed, I'll still need to study the development of your Martial Souls for a while."

"Come with me to where I'm staying first!"

"Tomorrow, we'll head to our target and gather our first group of followers!"

"Alright!"

"I'm going too!" Dugu Yan shouted again from the side.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo looked helplessly at Song Ye. "Little Monster, this..."

Song Ye glanced at the displeased Dugu Yan and said casually, "Then let her come along."

"Just don't cause trouble!"

"Yes, yes. Little Monster, don't worry. I'll keep an eye on her."

Dugu Bo gave a bitter smile.

In truth, he was also willing to bring Dugu Yan along so she could broaden her horizons.

And perhaps when Song Ye gathered his followers, he would reveal some of his strength. Once Dugu Yan saw it, she would understand him.

With Song Ye's talents and the Imperial Seal Spirit, even a pig could tell that he would soar in the future.

Otherwise, why would Dugu Bo submit so easily?

Wasn't it because the other party was simply too extraordinary?

Once Dugu Yan saw things clearly, she would naturally understand as well.

Afterward, Dugu Bo brought the two children to Spirit City.

Song Ye briefly explained his circumstances, allowing Dugu Bo and the others to understand.

When he heard that they were not on Spirit Hall's side, Dugu Bo felt relieved. He did not like Spirit Hall.

Along the way, Song Ye also introduced the weapons he had made, leaving Dugu Bo even more astonished.

The next day, the three of them headed straight for the Speed Clan and began their true recruitment drive...