Coercion

Under the old man's expectant gaze, an Ice Dragon brimming with draconic might instantly appeared behind Little Dragon Girl.

At a single glance at the Ice Dragon's form, the old man felt a terrifying pressure bearing down on him—the absolute suppression of a superior being over an inferior one!

"How is this possible? My Martial Soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, one of the most supreme beast Martial Souls on this continent. How could there be another dragon Martial Soul stronger than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?!"

The old man's eyes were filled with disbelief, but soon afterward, an uncontrollable look of wild joy and excitement appeared on his face.

"Miss, I am Yu Xuanhai, Grand Elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, a level 94 Titled Douluo. Would you be interested in joining our Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect?"

"As one of the foremost sects on this continent, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect can provide you with the finest resources if you join us. I guarantee that within ten years, I will be able to help you reach Soul Douluo. Even becoming a Titled Douluo would be entirely possible if you work hard enough!"

At his words, Little Dragon Girl and Xiao Wu behind her immediately frowned. When they had accompanied Jiang Lin back to Holy Soul Village five years ago, Old Jack had told them that members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect had severely injured him in his youth.

And from what they knew of Jiang Lin, with his personality, he would definitely avenge Old Jack. There was no way he would be on good terms with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect!

With that being the case, Little Dragon Girl could never possibly accept the old man's proposal.

"Thank you for your kind regard, Senior, but I am used to being alone. Please withdraw your generous offer."

Yu Xuanhai's eyes immediately revealed his astonishment. He clearly had not expected Little Dragon Girl to refuse so decisively.

However, having finally encountered a dragon-type Martial Soul wielder with such peerless talent as Little Dragon Girl, Yu Xuanhai clearly had no intention of giving up so easily.

"Miss, are you worried about the two people behind you? If that is the case, then rest assured. I can make the decision to take them into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect as disciples as well. That way, the three of you can still remain together when you are not cultivating."

Yet Little Dragon Girl's expression did not change in the slightest. She merely shook her head.

"Senior, I am deeply grateful for your appreciation, but I truly do not wish to join any sect."

"Miss, you—"

Seeing Little Dragon Girl remain so resolute, Yu Xuanhai immediately furrowed his brow. Just as he was about to say something else, several figures in the sky, perhaps tired of waiting, descended directly.

"Uncle Xuanhai, you have delayed long enough down here. These people—"

"Hm? This pressure is...?"

The man who spoke had not cared about Jiang Lin's group at all, but the instant he landed, he felt the absolute suppression of facing a superior being.

Although Little Dragon Girl had already withdrawn her Frost Dragon Soul, some of its lingering aura still remained, and they sensed it immediately.

"Yuanpo, this young lady's Martial Soul is also a dragon-type Martial Soul. The aura and pressure you felt were left behind by her Martial Soul."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, the way they looked at Little Dragon Girl immediately changed. Although each of them had different thoughts, every one of them wore an expression of wild delight.

Then, a dignified man in luxurious robes standing beside Yu Yuanpo, carrying an imposing air without needing to show anger, immediately spoke.

"Miss, I am Yu Yuanzhen, the current Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, a level 95 Titled Douluo. I now sincerely invite you to join our Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect."

"As soon as you join, I can personally designate you as the current Holy Maiden of our sect and devote all the sect's resources to nurturing you. Within ten years, I can guarantee that you will absolutely break through to become a level 90 Titled Douluo!"

"What do you think, Miss?"

"Big Brother, isn't this a bit too much?"

Hearing Yu Yuanzhen's words, shock immediately appeared in Yu Yuanpo's eyes. Even he, the biological younger brother of the current Sect Master, had never received such treatment!

In response, Yu Yuanzhen merely cast him a faintly warning glance before turning his gaze back to Little Dragon Girl. His face was filled with certainty. He believed that no one on the entire continent could possibly refuse such a proposal.

However, he was destined to be disappointed.

"Senior, thank you very much for your regard, but please forgive me, I cannot agree to your request."

"What? Little girl, do not fail to appreciate kindness! My big brother is the Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, a level 95 peerless powerhouse. Do you know what your refusal means?"

Hearing Little Dragon Girl's words, anger immediately rose on Yu Yuanpo's face. Then, eight Soul Rings containing terrifying auras instantly rose beneath his feet, and a pressure as heavy as Mount Tai descended directly upon Little Dragon Girl.

In an instant, the Ice Dragon's form appeared behind Little Dragon Girl once more, blocking the terrifying pressure.

However, Little Dragon Girl's cultivation was simply too low. Although the Frost Dragon Soul was of an exceptionally high grade, it still could not completely withstand the pressure. In the blink of an eye, the Soul Power within Little Dragon Girl's body was rapidly depleted, and her face turned deathly pale.

"Yuanpo, what are you doing?!"

Seeing this, Yu Xuanhai's face immediately darkened. With a wave of his hand, all the terrifying pressure weighing on Little Dragon Girl dissipated.

"Uncle Xuanhai, why are you in such a hurry? I merely saw that this little girl did not know what was good for her and gave her a small lesson, that's all."

Yu Yuanpo paid no attention to Yu Xuanhai's words. His big brother was still here; even if Yu Xuanhai was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do to him.

"Miss, I can excuse what you said earlier as youthful ignorance. Now, I will give you one more chance. You may reconsider whether you wish to accept my invitation."

Yu Yuanzhen, who had tacitly approved Yu Yuanpo's actions, spoke again. This time, however, there was no longer the slightest trace of negotiation in his tone. His voice was filled with dominance and cold severity.

Clearly, no matter how precious Little Dragon Girl's Frost Dragon Soul was, it could not make a sect master like him show her a pleasant face a second time.

"Sister Long, perhaps—"

Looking at Yu Yuanzhen's group, whose weakest members were all Soul Douluo, Xiao Wu revealed a trace of helplessness and hesitation. She wanted to persuade Little Dragon Girl to temporarily accept the proposal.

"Xiao Wu, Jiang Lin would not agree to it, so neither will I."

Determination appeared in Little Dragon Girl's eyes. The Soul Power throughout her body instantly surged into the Ice Dragon behind her. In a moment, the Ice Dragon, whose aura had been waning, recovered once more.

Little Dragon Girl then stepped forward and looked coldly at Yu Yuanzhen and the others.

"Senior, even if you ask me again, my answer will not change in the slightest. I will never join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect!"

At her words, Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Yuanpo's expressions instantly darkened.

After being rejected so many times in succession, even Yu Xuanhai, who had originally thought highly of Little Dragon Girl, could no longer keep his expression pleasant.