Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1858 Personnel Adjustment of the Chen Family
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Chenlin Village, Lanxin Mountain, Ancestral Hall Side Hall
Inside the side hall paved with bluestone, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Chen Xun sat upright in the large rosewood chair at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over the ten people below with the coldness of lightning.

These ten people were dressed in different clothes, some in tight-fitting short outfits and others in long robes and cloth shoes. The only thing they had in common was that they all wore an inconspicuous but sharp emblem on their chests or cuffs - the Chen Family Seven Kill Sword.

"You know where you all went?" Chen Xun said calmly.

The ten men bowed in unison, their voices like the striking of metal: "Clan Chief, we understand!"

“Alright,” Chen Xun nodded slightly, tapping the armrest lightly with his fingertip, “Then let’s set off immediately and lead the team to Tian Dou City.”

"Yes! We take our leave!" The ten men bowed again and filed out of the side hall in single file, their steps steady and their figures quickly disappearing from the hall.

Their journey to Tian Dou was a saga, and the seven of them were headed to the underground Ironjaw Fortress.

Dugu Han (Level 72 Soul Saint): Dugu Fu's second uncle and Dugu Lin's second son. He will serve as Jin Hua's deputy. The underground world, damp, miasma-ridden, deep, winding, and fraught with danger, is the perfect battlefield for his martial soul, "Azure Serpent"!

In the underground environment, the Azure Serpent's sensitivity to air is even more pronounced, and its venom is enough to be a nightmare for underground forces. Its dispatch is also clear evidence that the ties between the Dugu family and the Chen family have deepened further.

Fei Xin (Soul Emperor) of the Fei Family (Owl) and An Shouren, Yuan Dayong, Qiu Zexian, and Gu Yuanli (Soul Emperor-level Thick Earth Class) of the Four Families of Thick Earth: Fei Xin's night vision and keen hearing, combined with the natural affinity and defensive capabilities of the Thick Earth Family members to the earth and stone environment, all strengthen the defense.

Tie Bukuang (Level 68 Soul Emperor): From the "Wild Hammer" Tie family, the leading crafting family in the village. Ironjaw Fortress is rich in mineral resources, and related transactions are intricate and complex, urgently needing a knowledgeable and absolutely loyal member of their own to oversee things.

The remaining three went to work at the Duke's Mansion in Tiandou City:
Zhang Bite (Level 74 Soul Saint): He replaced his brother Zhang Yintie, who had lost an arm, and became the commander of the Xuanlin Guard, which was expanded by the Duke of Tiandou. He possesses the Xuan Tie Shield, a fifth-grade martial soul, and is also the head of the Zhang family.

Sun Miaoyi (Level 64 Soul Emperor, Female): One of the survivors of the Battle of the North Gate. Now, as the leader of the Xuanlin Guard, she is Zhang Bite's deputy. Her martial soul is the mid-grade fifth-rank Qingxuan Vine, also known as Shaolin Xuan Vine. The Sun family are natives of Shaolin Mountain and were taken under the command of the Chen family two hundred years ago.

Ji Tianyin (Level 69 Soul Emperor, Female): Born into the Ji family of the Nine Phoenixes Arriving at Court, she succeeded the deceased Jian Hezhi as the External Affairs Steward of the Heavenly Dou Duke's Mansion. Once she breaks through the Soul Saint threshold, she will naturally be promoted to the position of External Affairs Director.

Not long after the ten people left, the palace doors opened slightly.

Si Baining entered slowly. The handsome man, dressed in white, bowed and said, "Clan leader, you summoned me?"

Chen Xun gestured for him to sit down and got straight to the point: "Elder Si, how have you been feeling these past few days recuperating in the village?"

A smile appeared on Si Baining's cold face: "Thank you for your concern, Clan Chief. I am even more grateful for the Life Dew and the many Grade 8 spiritual herbs and medicinal wines bestowed upon me. After these few days of recuperation, my blood and qi are full, and my chronic illness has subsided considerably. I feel much better than when I arrived."

“Yes, Elder Si already has a solid foundation, a strong physique, and blood and energy like a furnace, so it’s a good thing that he recovered quickly.” Chen Xun nodded slightly, then suddenly changed the subject: “In that case, I will speak frankly. The promotion ceremony originally scheduled for Elder Si next month needs to be moved up to three or four days from now.”

"Ahead of schedule?" Si Baining's heart skipped a beat. So soon?
"Chieftain, has something happened?"

"Hmm." A cold glint flashed in Chen Xun's eyes. "My Chen family, together with the government, destroyed a large stronghold of the Crimson Church's Black Nether Legion in Sunset City, next to Heaven Dou City, killing countless evil soul masters, including two titled Douluo."

Si Baining's body trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light. In just a few days, the Chen family had achieved such an incredible feat, which was truly exhilarating.

"Does the clan leader intend for me to rush to Tian Dou's aid immediately after my breakthrough?" Si Baining asked in a deep voice.

"Hehe," Chen Xun laughed heartily, unexpectedly, and shook his head. "No. The place I want Elder Si to go is Xingluo City."

"Star Luo City?!" Even Si Baining, who was used to seeing all kinds of things, could not hide his astonishment at this moment.

A tremendous battle has just taken place in the suburbs of the capital of the Heavenly Dou Empire. The main force of the Chen family has gathered here, and the patriarch is actually pointing him towards another capital.
The contrast was so stark that he couldn't understand it for a moment.

"The situation of the Heavenly Battle is more than enough for Chen Zhang and his group to handle, and they also have several senior figures with titles overseeing things."

Chen Xun stood up and walked to the huge continental map hanging on the right side of the hall. "But Sunset City's blow was well done! The Crimson Church may not let this go." "The setback on the northern front may have a chain reaction in the south, triggering undercurrents within the Star Luo Empire! The Star Luo government should be making moves soon, and my Chen family may be involved. In addition, given the grudge of the attack on my Chen family's Jiannan Marquis's Mansion, it's impossible to let it go so easily."

"Right now, on the Xingluo side, my Fifth Uncle Chenqiu is still recovering from serious injuries. The only top-tier combat power we can mobilize are my two great-uncles, Shen Tianjun and Feng Tonglong, one a titled general and the other a titled general. We are stretched thin. Elder Si, once you break through, you will be the pillar of strength!"

Si Baining suddenly understood, and all doubts vanished from his mind. He solemnly said, "The clan leader's foresight is truly remarkable! Please rest assured, clan leader, I will go and make preparations immediately and await the ceremony. I will certainly not fail your trust!"

Chen Xun turned around, his gaze intense, filled with powerful confidence: "Elder Si, rest assured, since you have been granted the promotion, my Chen family is confident in our ability to do so."

"Thank you for the clan chief's auspicious words!"

Si Baining bowed deeply, his eyes burning with decades of longing. He had been stuck at the peak of level 89 for more than two years, and the dream of becoming a Title Douluo was within reach!
After Si Baining took his leave, the side hall returned to silence.

Chen Xun stood alone in front of the huge map of the land, lingering for a long time, then looked back at the giant map along the northern foothills of the Xie Luo Mountains on the large table next to him.

"Clan Chief," Chief Steward Meng Wei quietly entered and reported in a low voice, "Clan Chief Ma Tianyang of the Ma family has come to visit."

A glint flashed in Chen Xun's eyes, as if he had expected this: "You've come at the perfect time, please come in!"

Before the words had even finished, a loud, bold voice, brimming with fervor, boomed into the hall like thunder:

"Hahaha! Ah Xun, you're not angry that this old man came here uninvited, are you?"

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Tosk Province, Ancestral Land of the Chen Family, Mountain Fortress

Almost simultaneously, a majestic and high-pitched eagle cry, piercing through the clouds and splitting rocks, shattered the tranquility above the ancestral mountain fortress of the Chen family in the Tosk Province.

A giant eagle with wings as bright as gold and extraordinary steed slashed through the sky and landed steadily on the castle square, its powerful wings stirring up clouds of dust.

Inside the fortress, Zhao Deyun, who was discussing important matters with Mo Qiyuan, suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "This eagle cry... is it the Golden Crown Eagle King?"

He strode out, with Mo Qiyuan following closely behind.

Upon seeing the people leaping down from the eagle's back, Zhao Deyun was somewhat taken aback: "Hanshu? Tianxiang? Zongtao? And...Xiaoshan?"

His gaze fell on the last burly figure, which was his second son, Zhao Shan (level 69 Soul Emperor).

Zhao Shan nodded to his father and called out, "Dad!"

The leader was none other than Zhu Hanshu, who wore a moon-white robe and possessed a refined and scholarly demeanor, yet also exuded a profound and dignified presence.

He casually dusted off the dust from his robe sleeves, a familiar, slightly mischievous smile playing on his lips: "What, Brother Deyun, aren't you welcome?"

Zhao Deyun smiled wryly: "How could the clan leader be willing to easily send someone as virtuous as you out to run errands? One order is not enough."

Zhu Hanshu is a support-type Soul Douluo, so he won't be asked to run errands.

Ma Tianxiang (Soul Saint) of the Crimson Blood Ma family and Luo Zongtao (Soul Saint) and Rong Yunhua of the Blackback Dogfish Luo family also stepped forward to pay their respects. Although they were travel-worn, they were full of energy.

Zhu Hanshu put away his joking expression: "Let's go inside and talk."

(End of this chapter)