The Titled Douluo of the Black Market ultimately succumbed to the pressure from the three Limit Douluo, Du Busi Ye Xishui, Du Busi, and Long Xiaoyao, and paid compensation to Meng Hongchen.
Meng Hongchen then smiled and said, "Thank you, seniors."
Meng Hongchen's compensations may seem small and scattered, but when added together, they amount to nearly 100 million Gold Soul Coin.
Qin Fang and his group left happily and began dividing the profits. Meanwhile, the Titled Douluo of the Black Market were truly heartbroken.
This was also part of Meng Hongchen and Qin Fang's plan—to scam someone big. Heh heh, they actually managed to trick us.
That night, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy celebrated their victory in the Sun Moon Workshop, with a variety of rare dishes being served continuously.
Qin Fang was naturally also present, and even in the center position. Jing Hongchen and the others knew perfectly well that if Qin Fang hadn't gone easy on them, they really wouldn't have been able to win.
Qin Fang and the people from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy toasted each other, creating a lively atmosphere. The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely and ate their fill.
Mingyue Hotel.
The members of the Body Sect were huddled in the hotel, eating steamed Steamed Bun while shedding tears.
Long Aotian and the others were in tears: Ah, Sect Leader, when will you fulfill your promise and give us our Gold Soul Coin?
Qin Fang returned reeking of alcohol, and even packed two roast chickens for them, moving the disciples of the Body Sect to tears.
The next day.
The leaders of the various academies all requested that the barrier of Mingdu be opened, as they wanted to leave and felt that Mingdu safe.
Xu Tianran outwardly agreed, but secretly arranged for assassins from the Holy Spirit Cult to ambush and kill them.
This batch of contestants are all geniuses from various academies and sects. If they are allowed to leave, they will eventually have an impact on the Sun Moon Empire. It is better to intercept and kill them as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, the various academies and sects had anticipated the Sun Moon Empire's treachery and united as one, forming a formidable force. Furthermore, the moment they left Mingdu, at least a hundred Titled Douluo were there to meet them.
These Evil Soul Master of the Holy Spirit Cult are wicked, but not stupid. Without Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao intervening, do you think you can capture them? The Holy Spirit Cult will suffer heavy casualties.
Helpless, Zhong Liwu could only watch them leave.
Mingyue Hotel.
Du Busi found Qin Fang, who was leisurely eating breakfast, and asked, "Qin Fang? Tell me, what's the next step for the Body Sect? What should we do?"
Even Du Busi, he grabbed a golden, crispy lamb leg and put it in his mouth.
Qin Fang smiled, taking small bites of his chicken leg, and said, "Supreme Sect Master, I have two plans. The first plan is to settle down in Mingdu and learn the most advanced Soul Tool forging technology."
Du Busi's expression was rather grim. He said, "Qin Fang, this makes it easy for the Sun Moon Empire to hold us back. I feel like there's a knife hanging over our heads, ready to fall at any moment."
Qin Fang continued, "Supreme Sect Master, the best natural barrier is the Clear Sky Sect's base. Once I'm free, I'll take the Clear Sky Sect's base for you to use as the base of the Body Sect. What do you think?"
Du Busi fell into deep thought again. The location of the Clear Sky Sect was too remote. Being situated on a high peak did not seem to be conducive to the development of the Body Sect.
Qin Fang took a sip of tea and smiled, "Supreme Sect Master, you don't need to worry about it anymore. The Body Sect needs to integrate with the world. The Heavenly Soul Empire's natural barrier was quite safe, but wasn't it destroyed by me?"
Du Busi's face darkened. "Uh, you little brat, how dare you say that?"
Qin Fang pointed to the defensive shield of Mingdu and said, "Supreme Sect Master, this thing can replace solid city walls. This is the power of technology, and it is what we should pursue."
"The ancient city walls of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Dou Ling Empire should be phased out. A Rank 9 Soul Tool Cannon is enough to make them safely turn into ruins."
"Keeping pace with the times is the fundamental guarantee that the Body Sect can continue to be full of vitality. Listen to me."
Du Busi fell silent. To be honest, some of his ideas were indeed outdated and detrimental to the sect's development. He took a big bite of the lamb leg and said, "Fine, you make the arrangements, kid."
Qin Fang wiped his mouth and said confidently, "Supreme Sect Master, believe me, ten thousand years from now, the Body Sect will definitely not decline; on the contrary, it will shine even brighter."
Holy Spirit Cult.
Qin Fang arrived at this place with Ye Xishui's token and greeted Zhong Liwu, the Sect Leader, with a smile, "Sect Leader, it's been a long time."
Zhong Liwu snorted coldly and said, "So you do know how to come back, Body Sect Master."
Qin Fang laughed and said, "Sect Leader, what are you saying? I will always be the Saint Son of the Holy Spirit Cult. How could I forget that it was you who nurtured and promoted me?"
Zhong Liwu's expression softened somewhat, and he said, "Speak, what is it?"
Zhong Liwu saw the Death God Tower on Qin Fang's waist, which was Ye Xishui's symbol.
Qin Fang laughed and said, "Sect Leader, do you think my status as a Saint Son is a bit too low? Should we raise it?"
Zhong Liwu said generously, "This is no big deal. From today onwards, you will be the new Vice Sect Leader of the Holy Spirit Cult, second only to me."
Qin Fang smiled, accepting this identity, and greedily absorbed the evil energy of the place, saying, "Sect Leader, are you aware that Shrek Academy is plotting against me?"
Zhong Liwu drank a cup of blood wine and said, "Well, you better behave yourself these days and don't go out, otherwise we won't be able to protect you either."
Qin Fang made a startling statement. "Sect Leader, my two teachers, along with Senior Du Busi, are preparing to annihilate Shrek Academy. What about Shrek City? How about it? Do you want to participate? I remember you were only one step away from becoming Limit Douluo. I wonder if you can break through after devouring the soul and blood of the Taotie?"
Zhong Liwu's eyes widened: Huh? Holy crap, what did I just hear? Destroy Shrek City? You guys? That's too audacious!
Zhong Liwu felt a chill run down his spine just from imagining it; the difficulties were simply too numerous to count. But then his heart burned with excitement. Maybe? Maybe he could really succeed.
If they truly succeeded, who could stop the Holy Spirit Cult's expansion? Zhong Liwu's blood boiled in an instant.
Zhong Liwu took a deep breath and said, "The plan."
Qin Fang smiled and said, "The plan cannot be disclosed, but all members of the Body Sect need to gather around Shrek City, lie in wait, and await the signal."
Zhong Liwu's face paled, and he said, "Hmm? Isn't this a bit too risky?"
All members of the Holy Spirit Cult? What if Shrek Academy wipes them all out?
Qin Fang said confidently, "Sect Leader, this is a war of life and death. The loser loses everything, and the winner takes all. Besides, what's the big deal about the deaths of some ordinary followers? As long as humanity exists, do you think there will be no shortage of Evil Soul Master?"
Qin Fang spoke very casually, treating human life as worthless. Zhong Liwu suddenly laughed. Yes, he was actually feeling sorry for the lives of ants. Haha, what's wrong with him? Zhong Liwu laughed and said, "Give me half a month, and I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
Qin Fang nodded, stood up, then stopped and said, "Sect Leader, the Soul Spirit Hall will be officially established tomorrow. Please remember to come and support us."
Zhong Liwu was stunned. Huh? The Soul Spirit Hall? You kid, you're really going to do this?