Douluo: Steal Tang San's luck and become stronger!

It includes a brief description of the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo's characteristics, a strength assessment, and warnings about the properties of the vessels he might carry. At the end of the command is a unique soul power imprint representing Tang Lan's highest authority, along with the cold warning, "Those who disobey will be treated as traitors."

The order was like a stone thrown into a still pond, creating ripples all around.

Tongyuan City, Jiuyue City, Beidou City, Tianque City, Tang City, Qingyuan City... These cities, large or small, located in different regions, but which have all been recovered, integrated, or established with solid cooperation by the Tang Clan forces in various ways, all felt the solemnity and grimness brought by this supreme order at almost the same time.

In the secret chamber of the city lord's mansion in Tongyuan City, the newly appointed city lord, after reading the rapidly delivered secret order in his hand, took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and immediately summoned his trusted confidant.

"Issue the order! Summon all Soul Douluos of the Guardian Hall within the city, as well as the patriarchs of the three affiliated families outside the city. Assemble within the manor within one hour! This is a top-level mission!"

Inside the main hall of the Iron Sword Sect, the largest sect in Jiuyue City, the old sect leader, with his gray hair but still vigorous spirit, held a secret order, remained silent for a few breaths, and then suddenly slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair.

"Evil forces and heretics harm living beings, which is intolerable to Heaven! Sect Master Tang has given the order, and our Iron Sword Sect has no choice but to obey! I hereby issue the order of my sect master: all elders and guest elders whose cultivation has reached the eighth ring, put down all your affairs and immediately follow me!"

In Beidou City, at the important material transit station and intelligence base established by the Tang Clan in the northwest region, the person in charge was a middle-aged woman with a cold face. She quickly verified the authenticity of the secret order and said to her deputy beside her.

"Activate the 'Level 3' emergency plan. You will temporarily take over the stronghold and maintain it at a minimum operating level. Mobilize all the Contra warriors within the stronghold, as well as the leaders of the two mercenary groups we secretly control in Beidou City. In one incense stick's time, meet at Ximenwai, travel light, and head to the target area at full speed!"

Tianque City, Tang City, Qingyuan City... similar scenes were constantly unfolding. Figures quietly emerged from the city lord's mansions, sect strongholds, and secret outposts of various cities, either alone or in small groups, taking advantage of the cover of night or daily outings, and quickly and orderly gathered at designated locations outside the city.

They all exuded a powerful aura at least at the level of a Soul Douluo, but at this moment they tried their best to restrain themselves, moving as swiftly as the wind, their faces bearing a uniform solemnity and murderous intent.

Their sole objective was to travel northwest to Dongyang City, located at the border between the Douling Empire and the Tianhun Empire, to jointly exterminate the Holy Spirit Cult member, Wanhun Douluo, who had committed heinous crimes.

This terrifying torrent of power, composed of dozens of Soul Douluos and even several Title Douluos, converged secretly and rapidly from all directions toward Dongyang City and its surrounding areas, like rivers flowing into the sea.

Along the way, they avoided major roads and densely populated areas, using soul skills, terrain, and even some simple disguise soul tools provided by the Tang Sect to conceal their whereabouts as much as possible. A vast net targeting important figures of the Holy Spirit Cult was rapidly taking shape around Dongyang City.

Yu City, the headquarters of the Guangyan Chamber of Commerce, is now also one of the Tang Clan's forward command centers in the southwest region.

Due to the rapid deterioration of the situation in the southwest, especially the tragedy in Black Iron City and the emergence of a larger conspiracy by the Holy Spirit Cult, after receiving some urgent intelligence from Tang Lan, the Tang Clan headquarters, after emergency consultations at the senior level, decided to shift some of its command focus forward.

Therefore, several high-ranking core members of the Tang Clan have successively traveled from the Tang Clan headquarters to Yu City to personally oversee the situation, coordinate resources from all parties, and deal with a potentially larger crisis.

In a spacious and bright council hall with a huge detailed map of the southwest and northwest regions of the continent hanging on the wall, Huo Yuhao was standing in front of a huge table, his finger lightly tracing the arrow markings on the map pointing from various cities to Dongyang City.

His cultivation level has become increasingly unfathomable, and his temperament has become more composed and reserved, yet his brows naturally exude the wisdom and majesty of a superior.

As he looked at the gradually clearing encirclement on the map, a slight smile curved his lips, and his eyes gleamed with insightful understanding of the situation. He commented with a smile.

"Lan's actions this time were swift and ruthless. The Black Iron City incident was a tragedy, but also an opportunity. If we can seize this opportunity to successfully kill the Ten Thousand Souls Douluo who has collected the blood sacrifice energy of several cities in Dongyang City, and take or destroy that evil artifact... then our Tang Sect's actions this time will not be as simple as eliminating evil for the people and avenging our grievances."

He paused, then gently tapped the location of Dongyang City on the map with his finger, his voice clear and forceful.

"This is also an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the strength, responsibility, and action of the Tang Clan to the entire continent! The Holy Spirit Cult has committed such heinous crimes that are beyond the reach of both gods and men, and the two great empires and various forces are either unable to act effectively due to their distance or internal constraints."

However, my Tang Clan was able to mobilize so many experts with lightning speed, traversing several cities to precisely encircle and annihilate its core criminals! If this battle is successful, the prestige and reputation of my Tang Clan will surely rise to prominence throughout the entire Soul Master world, and there is a growing trend of it surpassing other first-class sects on the entire continent!

This is of immeasurable significance for the future development of my Tang Sect, for attracting more talent, expanding its influence, and even... meeting greater challenges.

Today, thanks to the rapid development, integration and mergers of the Tang Clan over the years, as well as the support of the many advanced concepts and resources left by Tang Lan, the total number of disciples inside and outside the sect has reached an extremely astonishing number—a terrifying 60,000!

Admittedly, most of them were disciples from various affiliated sects and families who had successively submitted to, joined, or been dispersed and reorganized, making their composition relatively complex.

However, through years of continuous internal reorganization, ideological indoctrination, interest binding, and rigorous tests of loyalty and ability by the Tang Clan, the disciples of these affiliated forces have long been deeply integrated, and their sense of belonging and identification with the Tang Clan has grown day by day.

The Tang Clan's advanced management system, relatively fair contribution-based reward system, abundant cultivation resources, and the sense of glory brought by its several assertive external actions have greatly enhanced internal cohesion. They have become exceptionally loyal and united, at least when facing the Tang Clan's core interests and common enemies, demonstrating strict adherence to orders and a shared sense of righteous indignation.

These 60,000-plus people constitute a formidable force that no one dares to underestimate, and their mobilization and organizational capabilities far surpass those of ordinary sects.

Beibei, He Caitou, and the others, who were also standing by the table, nodded solemnly upon hearing this.

Beibei, dressed in white, possessed a gentle yet sharp temperament, and he continued.

"Yuhao is right. Junior Brother's actions are both a blood debt repayment and a strategic move. The Holy Spirit Cult's actions in the southwest this time are unprecedented in scale and cruelty, and their ambitions must be enormous. If we can successfully cut off this crucial link in their chain—"

The Soul Douluo responsible for transporting the core 'sacrifice' can not only cripple their plans and dampen their arrogance, but also demonstrate to the entire continent that the Tang Sect has the capability and determination to stand at the forefront in the face of such evil! This is more powerful than any propaganda.

He Caitou was a burly man with a resolute face. He clenched his fist and spoke in a deep voice.

"The lives of hundreds of thousands in Black Iron City cannot be lost in vain! The brothers of the Tang Clan cannot die in vain either! No matter if he's a Ten Thousand Soul Douluo or a Hundred Thousand Soul Douluo, if he dares to commit such a heinous act, he must pay with his life! Junior Brother Lan has mobilized so much power and laid a net of heaven and earth; this time, we will make sure that bastard has nowhere to escape! The blades of my Tang Clan should have been slashing these scum hiding in the shadows long ago!"

Several core members of the Tang Clan were in complete agreement, fully affirming and supporting Tang Lan's decision and the significance of this operation. The council chamber was filled with an atmosphere of shared hatred and unwavering determination.

Meanwhile, Shrek Academy, located in the heart of the continent, received a secret message from the Tang Sect through a highly clandestine channel.

This letter was not a detailed operation report, but a confidential letter issued in Tang Lan's personal name, serving as a reminder and warning. The letter mainly focused on two points.

First, it serves as a reminder to all instructors and deans of Shrek Academy to be extremely cautious of the Holy Spirit Cult's potential infiltration of the academy and the surrounding area. Second, it specifically mentions a new and extremely evil soul tool that the Holy Spirit Cult is currently using, capable of parasitizing and controlling soul beasts and creating large-scale beast tides.

The document also included a partial description of the black metal piece and an analysis of its potential hazards, reminding Shrek Academy to take precautions, especially when organizing students for wilderness training or when approaching the Soul Beast Forest, where vigilance and reconnaissance should be heightened.

The letter was sent directly to the Sea God Pavilion.

At this moment, the solemn and dignified conference hall of the Sea God Pavilion was filled with people sitting on both sides of the long conference table. Yan Shaozhe, Cai Meier, Xian Liner, Qian Duoduo, and other core instructors of the inner academy, deans of various academies, as well as several elders who had been in seclusion for many years and whose auras were long and profound, were all gathered here. Everyone's expression was very solemn, and a serious atmosphere permeated the air.

At the very front of the conference table, in two special chairs, sat two of Shrek Academy's true pillars of strength and top decision-makers—Moun and Xuanzi. Moon still had a kind and aged appearance, his eyes closed in meditation, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.

But those familiar with him knew that this Dragon God Douluo's senses had already covered the entire area. Xuanzi, meanwhile, held the secret letter, his brow furrowed, carefully reading every word.

After a long while, Xuanzi put down the letter and exhaled a long breath, breaking the silence of the meeting hall.

His gaze swept over everyone present, and he spoke slowly, his voice filled with complex emotions.

"That kid Tang Lan... I never expected that in such a short time, the Tang Sect, under his leadership, has already developed to this point."

He shook his head, his expression a mix of admiration, relief, and shock.

"Not only is his own strength unfathomable and his actions decisive and ruthless, but he is also able to mobilize such a huge amount of subordinate forces to launch such a large-scale targeted hunt against the Holy Spirit Cult... He has even been able to keenly detect the Holy Spirit Cult's use of core secrets such as new evil soul tools... This speed of growth and control is truly astonishing."

Xuanzi's words echoed in the Sea God Pavilion's conference hall. His感慨 about the rapid development of Tang Lan and the Tang Sect seemed to evoke memories and thoughts about that young man in the hearts of everyone present.

At this point, Xuanzi's heart stirred slightly, and a more specific and personal thought emerged.

He subconsciously raised his hand, as if he could feel the powerful and abundant soul force within his body, which was flowing more and more smoothly and even faintly touching the barrier of a higher level.

A complex smile appeared on his rugged face, and his voice unconsciously lowered, carrying a sense of reminiscence and gratitude.

"Speaking of which... I owe all the changes in my old bones to that boy."

He looked at his palms, as if examining the changes within them.

"The immortal herb he sent back then, called 'Earth Vein Exquisite Ginseng'... was truly a divine object that defied the creation of heaven and earth. It not only healed some minor hidden injuries I had in my early years due to my eagerness for quick success, but more importantly, it seemed to fundamentally harmonize and nourish my 'Gluttonous Divine Ox' martial spirit!"

He paused, his tone revealing obvious surprise and satisfaction.

"As you all know, although my martial spirit is strong, its demand for blood and energy is astonishing. I often need to replenish a massive amount of food to maintain my peak combat power, and I even feel hungry easily on ordinary days. But ever since I consumed that immortal herb and completely absorbed it according to the refining method that Tang Lan provided..."

That feeling had almost disappeared! His Martial Soul essence seemed to have undergone some kind of fundamental strengthening and sublimation, increasing its energy conversion and utilization rate by more than one level! Now, even without deliberately consuming large amounts of food, he could maintain his peak condition for a long time, and even… it felt like the barrier that had troubled him for many years had loosened considerably.

Xuanzi's words revealed the undisguised joy he felt from his increased strength and his gratitude towards Tang Lan. At his level, any improvement in strength was invaluable, let alone such a positive evolution involving the very essence of his martial soul. This favor was truly immense.

Although Mu En remained seated in the main seat with his eyes closed as if in meditation, the unfathomable aura emanating from him seemed to fluctuate slightly with Xuan Zi's words. The wrinkles on his aged face seemed to smooth out a bit, and he was also filled with deep emotion.

Moon slowly opened his eyes, and a trace of reminiscence and relief flashed in those seemingly cloudy eyes that actually contained wisdom as vast as the stars and the sea.

His voice was calm, yet it carried a sense of vicissitude that seemed to have pierced through the years.

“What Xuanzi said is correct. I… am also thanks to that child Tang Lan.”

His gaze swept over everyone present, his tone calm yet carrying immense weight.

"If he hadn't risked his life to venture into dangerous territory back then to find that unique 'Nine-Grade Dragon Blood Mushroom' for me, and hadn't used special methods to help me refine it... my chronic illnesses and injuries from all these years would probably have only gotten worse with the passage of time. Let alone recover, just maintaining the status quo would have been a luxury. Not to mention, what could I possibly hope for to 'go further'?"

Mu En's tone became slightly more assertive, and an invisible yet vast and majestic aura naturally emanated from him, causing all the elders and mentors present with profound soul power to feel a chill run down their spines.

"And now, not only have all my injuries been healed during this period, and my interrupted cultivation path has been resumed, but my 'Holy Dragon of Light' martial soul has also undergone an indescribable positive transformation due to the extremely pure ancient dragon bloodline essence contained in that Dragon Blood Mushroom!" (End of this chapter)