Common Perception
Even the biggest storms eventually subside with the passage of time. ♤🎃 ♥😳
If no external force continues to intervene.
In the first few months of Douluo Calendar 2619, things were relatively peaceful. Although the Green Wood Merchant Association had some business dealings with the military of the two great empires and various kingdoms and duchies regarding the cultivation of "Qi and Blood Blue Silver Grass", which caused quite a stir and attracted a lot of attention, it was ultimately just some commercial exchanges.
At most, various parties on the mainland will only take some action regarding the new variety "Blue Silver Grass" (also known as "Qi and Blood Blue Silver Grass"), such as collecting samples, researching whether it has any hidden effects, or investigating the purpose of the Green Wood Merchant Association's large-scale acquisition of this new variety...
But just as everyone's attention was still focused on "Qi and Blood Blue Silver Grass", a meteorite fell from the sky, which actually attracted the convergence of many powerful forces, including the Clear Sky Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Lingyun City, the Elephant Armor Sect, and the Dragon Spear Lancelot Family.
But during this gathering, something unexpected happened.
Ling Yi actually clashed with Tang Hao!
Upon receiving this news, almost everyone's first thought was, "This is impossible!"
Once the news was confirmed to be true, these people made almost the same judgment: Tang Hao must have gone too far, otherwise, given Ling Yi's consistent personality, how could he possibly have a conflict with someone?
In the minds of everyone in the Douluo Continent, Tang Hao and Ling Yi are almost two extremes. Tang Hao is the representative of strength and domineering, while Ling Yi is the representative of gentleness, humility and politeness.
Even the members of the Clear Sky Sect share this view.
If the conflict between Ling Yi and Tang Hao was unexpected by all the forces in the Douluo Continent, then the fact that it was not Ling Yi, who was clearly at a disadvantage, who suffered the most in this conflict, but Tang Hao, who had never been defeated since his debut, shocked everyone!
Before the attention of all parties could be focused on Ling Yi and the Lingyun City, who had suddenly displayed great power, rumors about Tang Hao's setback and his undeserved reputation spread to every corner of the continent within just a few days.
The Clear Sky Sect responded quickly, wiping out the two most vocal Soul Master families in just about a month, thus deterring other small and medium-sized forces that followed suit and mocked them.
With the cannon fodder no longer jumping around, the major forces that had been secretly fueling the flames naturally also fell silent.
After all, they just wanted to see the Clear Sky Sect make a fool of itself, not to completely offend the Clear Sky Sect, which was the number one sect in the world.
As for the two small families that were wiped out, they were just unlucky.
Both families were accustomed to being arrogant in their own little world, and their members were usually domineering. This time, they got involved with the number one sect in the world and Tang Hao, who was rumored to be the number one genius on the continent. After a few drinks, these people started spouting nonsense and were killed by the Clear Sky Sect as a warning to others. No one spoke up for them.
In Ling Yi's view, the biggest mistake of these two companies was not blindly following the crowd and gossiping, but rather their own weakness without realizing it and their lack of the respect that the weak should have.
Those who speak recklessly of the strong are courting death!
After all, this is the Douluo Continent, where bloodshed and barbarity are not just terms from books, but real phenomena happening around everyone!
The Yan Feng surrounding the Clear Sky Sect lasted for less than two months before coming to an abrupt end under the powerful deterrence of the Clear Sky Sect.
As a result, the attention of various forces in the Douluo Continent was diverted to two matters.
One is the change of leadership in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with Ning Mofan stepping down and his eldest son Ning Fengzhi becoming the new leader.
Another unconfirmed rumor is that Titled Douluo seems to be living in seclusion in Lingyun City!
The moment this rumor broke, it almost instantly overshadowed Ning Fengzhi to become the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and one of the most powerful figures on the Douluo Continent.
To paraphrase a certain anonymous "Four-Eyed Cat Owl": "That's Titled Douluo! No matter how young and promising Ning Fengzhi is, or how much power he wields, he's still just a Seven-Ring Soul Sage!"
However, the information about the Titled Douluo is ultimately just a rumor and has not been acknowledged by any party, including Lingyun City.
Therefore, onlookers like the "Four-Eyed Cat Owl" have new ideas.
"Really? That's Titled Douluo! Lingyun City has only been built for a short time, and already Titled Douluo is willing to settle there? I just can't believe it!"
"It should be true, since we haven't seen Master Ling come out to deny it—"
"Although Master Ling didn't deny it, he didn't admit it either—"
For a time, the Douluo Continent was filled with discussions about whether there really was Titled Douluo living in seclusion in Lingyun City. It would be an exaggeration to say that the whole nation was discussing it, but every Soul Master would participate in the related discussions, whether actively or passively.
Amidst the commotion and conflicting opinions, the year 2619 of the Douluo Calendar quietly passed, and time moved into the year 2620 of the Douluo Calendar.
Ling Yi neither ignored nor paid too much attention to the various speculations from the outside world.
There's a saying from my past life: When the bald eagle thinks you have weapons of mass destruction, you'd better actually have them!
The existence of Chen Jianjun, the Seven Kill Douluo, is real and true, so Ling Yi's mindset is very stable.
However, Ling Yi did not want to bring Lingyun City to the forefront too early and confront established forces such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect directly.
Therefore, like a rabbit, no matter how the outside world speculates and analyzes, Ling Yi's main approach is to remain silent when asked questions.
At the current stage, Lingyun City possesses Dugu Bo, Seven-Ring Soul Sage of the Control System, and Yang Shelly, Six-Ring Soul Emperor of the Power Attack System, and Ah Yin, Six-Ring Soul Emperor of the Control System. The two women are not only powerful enough to sweep away all Soul Emperor of the same realm, but after using their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they also possess super-standard combat power capable of Battle Soul Douluo- level beings!
Under normal circumstances, with these three in charge, the vast majority of disputes between Lingyun City and the outside world can be handled.
Besides, the various factions will not forget Erlang, who suddenly appeared at the moment when Tang Hao and the Valkyrie clashed in their final blow.
Although it was later discovered that Erlang's effortless blocking of two Power Attack System Eighth Soul Skill was not due to his own strength, but rather to the "Armor of Divine Sealing" he was wearing at the time.
This masterpiece, crafted by the Divine Craftsman Ling Yi, is imprinted with an extremely powerful Soul Guidance Array. Once the array is activated, it can unleash a special Soul Skill called "Invincible Golden Body".
Someone in Lingyun City once heard the city lord Ling Yi say that unless one possesses the power of a god, no one on the Douluo Continent could break the ' Invincible Golden Body ' defense within three seconds!
For a time, everyone on the Douluo Continent, from Titled Douluo to newly enrolled Soul Scholar, was filled with longing for the "Armor of Divine Sealing".
And the "Armor of Divine Sealing" has jumped into the top three of the "Soul Master Dream Ranking"!
The only things that can be compared to it are Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. Even the legendary External Soul Bone is inferior.
After all, External Soul Bone are just legends, and no one has ever seen them. But the fact that he could withstand two powerful Power Attack System equivalent to the Eighth Soul Skill of the Armor of Divine Sealing type without taking any damage happened right in front of everyone!
Unfortunately, because the materials used to forge the "Armor of Divine Sealing" are too precious and rare, even the Divine Craftsman Ling Yi himself is currently unable to replicate it.
In other words, there is currently only one "Armor of Divine Sealing" on Erlang's body in the Douluo Continent.
"Clang—!"
The sound of metal clashing echoed over the City Lord’s Mansion. On the training ground, Chen Xin sheathed his sword and stood there, looking at Erlang, who stood proudly opposite him, leaning on his "Three-Pointed Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade Erlang".
Chen Xin's gaze swept over the spotless silver armor on "Erlang" and he gritted his teeth, saying, "You tell me the truth, kid, is this armor really as amazing as Ling Yi said?"
"Why do I get the feeling that when you blocked my attack, you didn't activate any Soul Guidance Array at all, and just relied on pure physical strength to withstand it?!"
Faced with Chen Xin's questioning, "Erlang" remained silent, only turning his gaze to Ling Yi on the sidelines.
Following Erlang's gaze, Chen Xin also saw Ling Yi who had just walked over. She immediately glanced at him sideways and complained resentfully, "You two, one a taciturn type and the other a slippery one, neither of you are straightforward people—!"
Ling Yi was not annoyed by this, and simply responded with a light smile.
What are you saying?
You're right, Erlang really did withstand the attack entirely with his physical strength.
Another half year has passed, and a few days ago, "Qi and Blood Blue Silver Grass" completed its third large-scale acquisition.
They spent nearly 500,000 Gold Soul Coin to get Erlang's fifth and sixth "Qi and Blood Soul Ring".
The purchasing power equivalent to five small goals in Ling Yi's previous life was exchanged for two "Qi and Blood Soul Ring" equivalent to Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. Whether this deal was profitable or not, only Ling Yi himself knows.
Previously, when Erlang took Tang Hao's "Great Sumeru Hammer" and Yang Shelly and the other two girls' "Thunderclap Explodes the Five Sacred Mountains", he did not enter "Thunder Mode" or activate the Soul Skill effects of the two "Qi and Blood Soul Ring". He was able to take them so easily, which was indeed due to the "Armor of Divine Sealing".
But now, with six "Qi and Blood Soul Ring" on his body, each of which is equivalent to a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring Qi and Blood, combined with the "Two Aspects Fist" and the "Thunder Mode" body tempering, "Erlang's " physical strength has far surpassed that of "Titan Giant Ape" Er Ming!
Times have changed. If we were to return to the time when Tang Hao fought the Valkyrie, Erlang could indeed recreate that final scene with his physical strength.
After all, physical strength is one aspect, but as Ling Yi's Second Martial Soul, it's perfectly reasonable for him to have some tricks up his sleeve regarding borrowing and deflecting force.
"If Father weren't in seclusion recently," Chen Xin waved his hand to put away the "Seven Kill Sword" Martial Soul, continuing to mutter with a hint of resentment, "I would definitely ask him to come and assess your strength, kid, to see just how powerful you really are now!"
After speaking, his gaze lingered between "Erlang" and Ling Yi, observing their reactions.
Erlang wore a silver-white mask that looked as if it had been welded on. Apart from his deep, indifferent eyes, nothing else could be seen.
Ling Yi, however, displayed a perfectly timed expression of sincere blessing, smiling broadly as he said, "I imagine Your Seven Kill Douluo will achieve a complete success in your seclusion this time, and your strength will reach a new level!"
As for Erlang's strength, Ling Yi didn't mention it at all.
Because Ling Yi himself doesn't know what level of strength "Erlang" possesses when he goes all out.
Just now, when he sparred with Chen Xin, "Erlang" did not use "Thunder Mode" or "Qi and Blood Soul Ring"Soul Ring Soul Skill block Tang Hao's "Great Sumeru Hammer" on the same day. Apart from the "Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade" and the battle skills that were faintly condensing into a substance, he only used his own physical strength and powerful combat skills.
This alone was enough to force Chen Xin to use all his skills, including "My Body Is Like a Sword" and "Eighth Soul Skill: Moving Mountains Move Mountains and Fill Seas," but he still couldn't make "Erlang" exert much effort.
It was only after discovering that Erlang hadn't used the golden lightning that enveloped his entire body and weapon during their first battle that Chen Xin's mental defenses crumbled, and he was greatly shocked.
As an aside, when I accompanied Ling Yi to ' Heaven Dou City ' before, Chen Xin fought against seven Soul Douluo!
These seven Soul Douluo who secretly went to ' Heaven Dou City ' to test Ling Yi, but were ultimately challenged by Chen Xin, were no match for him except for two who fought to a draw. The other five Soul Douluo were beaten by Chen Xin vomited blood and fled.
As a result, discussions about the conflict between Ling Yi and Tang Hao, and between Lingyun City and Clear Sky Sect, began to gradually disappear on the mainland.
The existence of Chen Jianjun is uncertain for ordinary people on the continent, but it is already a tacitly accepted fact for the major powers.
The Weiyi reason these forces haven't made their guard up openly is that Chen Jianjun is currently living in seclusion in Lingyun City Lingyun City, rather than directly joining it.
The differences are quite significant.
Just like Chen Xin, this Soul Douluo, although this proud middle-aged man has not yet said he would join, ever since he accepted Ling Yi's invitation to go to ' Heaven Dou City ' together, and stood by Ling Yi's side when Ling Yi clashed with Tang Hao, and afterwards even took the initiative to stop one Soul Douluo after another who came to test Ling Yi, in the eyes of all the forces on the Douluo Continent, this is enough to show that Chen Xin is a member of [Lingyun City]!
Some people say that since Chen Xin has joined Lingyun City, Chen Jianjun, as Chen Xin's father, can also be considered to have joined Lingyun City.
This viewpoint isn't wrong, but it's somewhat one-sided.
For example, in Ling Yi's previous life during the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, there were three brothers in the Zhuge Family: Zhuge Liang served in Shu Han, his elder brother Zhuge Jin served in Eastern Wu, and their cousin Zhuge Dan served in Cao Wei.
Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin naturally don't need to place bets on many things, but even a super power like the Spirit Hall recruits Titled Douluo by offering them positions as elders or elders. Given the current size of Lingyun City, all parties naturally assume that Chen Jianjun hasn't decided to join Lingyun City yet, and is just sending his son Chen Xin to gain experience first.
This viewpoint is currently the most widely accepted by all factions in the Douluo Continent.