Upholding Heaven's Justice

In a mountain range northwest of the Silvia Kingdom, Xiao Yu, Mu, Hui Huo, Black Tortoise, and the others temporarily settled down.

Establishing a sect or building an academy was not something that could be done with mere words. With the system's help, they had their initial personnel, but there remained a series of problems for Xiao Yu to solve. The first was territory.

Xiao Yu wanted to establish his own power on the Douluo Continent. He could not possibly have his sect hide away in some remote mountain forest, nor could he make the soul masters he recruited sleep under the open sky.

Second was funding. Whether it was the development of a sect or the construction of an academy, both required massive financial support. Why had Shrek been so shabby in the beginning? Because it had no money. Tang San's Tang Sect had developed so rapidly, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's financial support had been indispensable. In the original story, when Tang San recruited the Four Sects as subordinate clans, he mentioned several times that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a major client of the Tang Sect.

But Xiao Yu was not Tang San. He had no wealth rivaling that of a nation from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, nor could he find a loyal servant like Titan who would casually offer up his own territory. On this continent where strength reigned supreme, only one method remained.

"Rob them!"

Black Tortoise was the first to voice the solution, a trace of killing intent flashing across his resolute face.

"Agreed!"

Hui Huo, Miao, Lu Ni, and the others all voiced their support.

"But we cannot attack sects at random."

Xiao Yu said slowly, "We have only just emerged from the mountains. We absolutely cannot leave the impression in the soul master world that we slaughter innocents indiscriminately. That would be detrimental to our future recruitment of unaffiliated soul masters."

Mu nodded in agreement. "The Young Master is right. Before taking action, I suggest we gather intelligence and target several sects with poor reputations and enormous public resentment. That way, not only can we obtain the territory and funds we urgently need, but we can also earn a good reputation!"

In the soul master world, strength was supreme. Mu, a Titled Douluo, held the highest status among them, and his words made perfect sense. Naturally, no one objected.

"Good."

Xiao Yu made the final decision and immediately arranged, "Miao, your Demon Butterfly martial soul has infiltration abilities, so I'll leave the intelligence gathering to you. The rest of you brothers, work hard for the time being. Rest well and prepare for action."

A few days later, Miao had thoroughly investigated the surrounding area. "We are currently near Silvia City, the capital of the Silvia Kingdom. The largest sect force nearby is the Dragon Peak Sect. Its sect master, Feng Bailong, is said to have some distant connection to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and is a Soul Sage.

This sect has relied on its influence to run rampant throughout the kingdom. Its disciples act arrogantly and tyrannically, suppress civilian soul masters at will, seize wealth through trickery and force, and prey on women. The public resentment against them is immense.

Feng Bailong's son, Feng Quan, is especially vile. Though not yet twenty, he has already defiled more than a dozen respectable women and has many blood debts on his hands. Most horrifying of all, he once beat an old farmer to death in the street simply because the man accidentally bumped into him. The kingdom feared Feng Bailong's intimidation and did not dare interfere at all."

"It's them!"

Xiao Yu immediately made the decision. "A sect with both considerable backing and heinous crimes is the perfect starting point for us to make a name for ourselves on the Douluo Continent. Against the Dragon Peak Sect, we will openly march up to their gates and make it clear to the world that we are upholding Heaven's justice!"

The Dragon Peak Sect was located fifty li outside Silvia City. Having run rampant through the kingdom for many years, exploiting the local people and amassing vast wealth, its sect grounds had been built on a grand and imposing scale.

Several sect disciples guarding the gate had gathered together, chatting and laughing without the slightest vigilance. Over the years, they had always been the ones to storm other people's homes, robbing and killing. Who would dare come looking for trouble with the Dragon Peak Sect?

But they never could have imagined that today, the God of Death was about to descend upon them.

"Sixth Spirit Skill, Corona Gale!"

With a cold shout, a scorching gale swept in. Hui Huo, who possessed the ability to fly, had struck first. An eagle a hundred meters long came speeding toward them, its body covered in black feathers interspersed with streaks of red and gold. Two yellow, two purple, and four black spirit rings flashed around it as the Sixth Spirit Ring lit up.

The Bennu Bird spread its wings, and a solar storm laced with terrifying heat instantly swallowed the disciples. The Dragon Peak Sect's seemingly sturdy gates were also blown away in an instant.

"Who—who dares cause trouble at my Dragon Peak Sect?"

An enraged roar rang out. Before the voice had faded, a figure darted out, seven spirit rings flashing around his body. Without question, this was Feng Bailong, the Dragon Peak Sect's sect master.

Feng Bailong, who had charged out in fury, focused his eyes and immediately saw the eight shining spirit rings around Hui Huo. His pupils contracted violently.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!!

While Feng Bailong hesitated, the Dragon Peak Sect's powerhouses, having sensed the disturbance at the gates, also shot out one after another. Several figures arrived behind Feng Bailong: three Soul Emperors and five Soul Kings. When they saw Hui Huo's spirit ring configuration, every one of them froze.

The weaker Dragon Peak Sect disciples rushed out under the leadership of the Young Master Feng Quan, stopping in the square at the center of the sect grounds in stern formation.

At the same time, Xiao Yu arrived through the air with Mu and Miao, facing Feng Bailong and the others from afar. Meanwhile, Black Tortoise led a force of more than two hundred soul masters transformed from Saint Seiya candidates into the sect square, glaring murderously at Feng Quan and the others opposite them.

"Feng Bailong, your Dragon Peak Sect has oppressed the good and exploited the people for many years. Your crimes are utterly heinous. Today, I will uphold Heaven's justice and rid the continent of a cancer like you."

Xiao Yu's expression was calm, but his words sent a chill through Feng Bailong.

Feng Bailong forcibly steadied himself, barely squeezing out a smile as he cupped his hands. "There must be some misunderstanding, everyone. My Dragon Peak Sect has always acted according to the rules. These claims of oppressing the good and committing evil deeds must be slander from our rivals. I ask that you not believe such rumors!"

"Feng Bailong, if you do not wish others to know, then do not do it in the first place!"

Xiao Yu sneered. "There is no use denying it. If we had not investigated thoroughly, we would never have come to your doorstep."

Feng Bailong's expression immediately darkened. His eyes narrowed as killing intent seeped into his gaze when he looked at Xiao Yu. He said coldly, "Everyone, I urge you to think carefully. You may not know this, but my grandmother came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan..."

"There is no need to waste your breath. You are not even considered a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Xiao Yu cut him off bluntly. "Even if a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan came, I would kill them all the same!"

"What arrogance! Brat, it seems you truly do not know the immensity of heaven and earth!"

Feng Bailong's face had become terrifyingly grim, his vicious ferocity fully exposed. "Since that is the case, I will let you see that my Dragon Peak Sect is not so easily provoked."