Upon hearing this, Kong Deming showed no surprise or anger, but rather acted as if he had heard something trivial.
He smiled faintly, his tone even carrying a hint of teasing. "Well, ever since I demonstrated the power of the Battle Armor at Star Luo Plaza, I knew things wouldn't be peaceful from now on."
"However, these people underestimate the defenses of the Worship Hall. If we let them slip in so easily, then I might as well resign myself as the Hall Master of the Worship Hall."
Kong Xuan then asked, "How did Grandpa deal with these people?"
"How was it handled?" Kong Deming chuckled. "An attempt to break into the core of the Worship Hall and spy on the Empire's top secrets naturally had to be cleaned up completely, leaving not even a speck of ashes, to avoid soiling the place."
Kong Xuan felt a slight chill, but was not surprised.
His adoptive grandfather was naturally very good to him and Kong Ling, but he would never be lenient when facing enemies or potential threats.
Kong Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "The people who have come are not just those originally from the Douluo Three Kingdoms, are they?"
"That's right, the empire is not a monolithic entity either."
Kong Deming smiled indifferently, "No matter whose people they are, since they've extended their reach here, they should be prepared to have their claws chopped off by me."
Kong Xuan didn't ask any further questions, but he guessed that Crown Prince Xu Tianran would definitely not be able to resist sending someone to take action.
Xu Tianran is a smart man, but he has too much of a desire for control and always wants to have everything in his own hands.
With his personality, he's destined for tragedy sooner or later.
Kong Xuan then got down to business. "Grandpa, why did you call me back?"
Kong Deming laughed and said, "Didn't you say before that you'd call me back when the Du Busi came out?"
"Grandpa, right here? Don't we need to make any preparations?"
Kong Deming stood up, the power of space surging around him, and he was already wearing his Battle Armor.
"I'm enough. Against Super Douluo like Du Busi, any other preparations are useless."
Now that he's wearing the Battle Armor, Kong Deming speaks with absolute confidence.
He casually waved his right hand towards the empty space in the room.
"Buzz!"
A clearly visible ripple spread outwards, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.
A flash of silver light disappeared in an instant, and the next moment a tall figure staggered and suddenly appeared in the center of the room.
It was none other than the Body Sect, Du Busi, who was sealed within the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield!
He was completely different from the disheveled and exhausted appearance he had when Xuan Zi escaped from his predicament.
Although the Du Busi before him was clearly in poor condition due to being sealed for three days, with his domineering aura greatly diminished and his face showing an unnatural pallor, his back was still ramrod straight.
Although his copper bell-like eyes had lost their previous domineering air, they were still bright and piercing.
His sharp gaze held a mixture of defiance and fury.
He stood there like an ancient pine tree that had been battered by storms but still stood firm, its roots intact and its spirit undiminished.
The stark difference between the two wasn't solely due to the fact that Du Busi Xuan Zi's "debuff" of feeling unwell without food.
On the other hand, and more importantly, the two people had completely different mindsets.
In the original novel, if Xuan Zi hadn't relied on the Universe Creation Pill that Huo Yuhao fed him, he would never have been able to break through to Level 99 and become Limit Douluo Soul Power.
Du Busi focuses on honing his body, possesses an iron will and unwavering determination, and his persistence in pursuing his path far surpasses that of Xuan Zi.
Du Busi shook his head, looked around, and instantly saw the surroundings and Kong Deming and Kong Xuan in front of him.
" Kong Deming!"
His voice was hoarse, but still booming. "If you're so capable, fight me fair and square! What kind of skill is sealing away!"
Kong Xuan chuckled inwardly. Although Du Busi, he didn't attack immediately after coming out, which was clearly not his style. He was afraid!
Kong Deming had clearly seen through this as well, and his expression remained calm. "If the Poison Sect Master still wishes to make a move, then please do so."
Seeing that his provocation had no effect, Du Busi's eyes flickered, clearly thinking of a countermeasure.
He had to admit that Kong Deming's spatial manipulation technique was indeed powerful; even he, who was always confident in his own strength, could not break through that silver light barrier.
He was the only one who had come out at this moment; the remaining twenty-odd powerful members of the Body Sect were still sealed away by Kong Deming.
Du Busi clenched his fists, staring intently at Kong Deming, and said in a deep voice, "What do you want to do by letting me out?"
Kong Deming said calmly, "I have nothing to say, I just want to have a proper talk with the Poison Sect Master."
Du Busi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and said, "Alright! What do you want to talk about?"
Before Kong Deming could speak, Kong Xuan interrupted, "I know you came here for Huo Yuhao, but as the message I sent back earlier said, my grandfather agreed to let Huo Yuhao join the Body Sect, but he is also my grandfather's disciple, and he cannot follow you back to the Body Sect to cultivate for the time being."
Du Busi glanced to the side and, seeing that Kong Deming didn't object, understood that this must be his intention as well.
He narrowed his eyes. He had initially thought it was just a way of refusing, but now that he had "lost," the other party was still saying this.
He thought about it seriously for a moment, then looked at Kong Deming and asked, "Do you really agree to Huo Yuhao joining my Body Sect?"
"I admire the Poison Sect Master's magnanimity; he is willing to accept and nurture the entire continent's Body Martial Soul with care."
"However, Yuhao is my disciple, and his talent in Soul Tool should not be underestimated."
"For his growth, I am willing to let him join the Body Sect."
Teachers always hope that their students can receive better training.
Hearing Kong Deming's words, Du Busi was slightly startled.
He couldn't help but exclaim, "I think you are the one with truly great magnanimity!"
If it were anyone else, Du Busi would never have agreed to Huo Yuhao cultivating both his Body Martial Soul and learning about Soul Tool.
But he had truly witnessed the power of Kong Deming's Soul Tool; how could he not learn such a technique?
However, he also had some concerns. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "A person's energy is ultimately limited. Whether it's cultivating Body Martial Soul or learning about Soul Tool, it's very energy-consuming. If Huo Yuhao tries to do both, won't it affect his cultivation speed?"
Upon hearing Du Busi ask this question, Kong Deming knew that he had basically agreed to the proposal.
He immediately laughed and said, "Hahaha, Poison Sect Master, it seems you still underestimated the talent of your future disciple, Yuhao."
"You'll understand when you guide him in his cultivation; he's not only talented, but more importantly, he's incredibly hardworking."
"Therefore, for him, balancing both won't affect his cultivation speed. Once he breaks through to the Titled Douluo, his combat power will be even stronger because he's proficient in both."
Kong Deming was willing to let Huo Yuhao follow him in cultivation, and this time his attack on them did not cause any deaths or injuries, so the two sides were not considered enemies.
Du Busi looked at Kong Deming and said, "Alright! I accept Palace Master Kong's proposal and am willing to take Huo Yuhao as my disciple, and then bring him back to the Body Sect for cultivation!"
After saying that, he clasped his hands in a fist and said to Kong Deming, "I apologize for my abrupt arrival this time. I was the only one who attacked earlier. I wonder how you, Hall Master Kong, can release my disciples?"
"Hahaha!"
Kong Deming laughed loudly, "Since the Poison Sect Master is willing to teach Yuhao, then we are family, so there's no need for formalities."
"I will release the Poison Sect Master's disciples shortly."
"However, there is still one more thing I need to discuss with the Poison Sect Master!"