Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

Chapter 194 Turbulent Times

Just when everyone at the scene was a little confused, Yang Ping'an had more or less figured out the reason for the matter.

At this moment, Yang Ping'an just sneered: "Master, Uncle-Master, there's no need to worry about such a trivial matter. We can just proceed with our normal operations."

Chrysanthemum Douluo was still a little worried: "But Ping An, I'm afraid things might change if we delay. It would be best if we set off immediately and head to Wuhun City as soon as possible."

Yang Ping'an shook his head: "Master, you can't say that. We need to stay calm, especially in situations like this. With the strength of the four of us—two Title Douluos and one Soul Douluo—even the three upper sects can't do anything to us, let alone the other small fry."

Chrysanthemum Douluo and the other two were taken aback. It seemed that what Yang Ping'an said made a lot of sense. Normally, Chrysanthemum Douluo was already level 97, and Ghost Douluo was at the peak of level 96. Even if the three upper sects came out in full force, they probably wouldn't be able to capture the two of them. Not to mention that neither the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School nor the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would pay too high a price, otherwise it would definitely be a loss.

Especially the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; if they send out all their Title Douluos, their entire families might be wiped out.

As for the Heaven Dou Empire, it has been in great turmoil in recent years. There was originally a titled Douluo guest elder, Dugu Bo, but he suddenly disappeared a few years ago. Even though the Heaven Dou Empire sent countless people to search for him in the Sunset Forest, they could not find a trace of him. Even when Dugu Yan went there in person, they could not even find the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, let alone Dugu Bo.

For a time, everyone in the Heaven Dou Empire was in danger. After all, a Title Douluo was a powerful figure who could single-handedly govern a country. With Dugu Bo no longer a deterrent, rumors spread like wildfire, and the Heaven Dou Empire was even on the verge of collapse.

Bibi Dong even spread all sorts of rumors, saying that Dugu Bo was killed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, that Dugu Bo secretly defected to the Clear Sky School and is now living in seclusion, and that Dugu Bo defected to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan because of his granddaughter. In short, all sorts of rumors kept coming out, but the real trouble came from the Heaven Dou Empire.

Prince Xuexing lost his backer, Dugu Bo, and instantly lost power in the Tiandou Empire. As a result, Prince Xue Beng was no longer as arrogant as before.

Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo was, after all, a titled Douluo-level expert with extremely high intelligence. He understood the key to the matter in an instant: the one who was anxious now was not himself, but his enemy.

However, Chrysanthemum Douluo still spoke with some hesitation: "Ping An, judging from the current situation, I'm afraid the three upper sects won't let this go easily. They might even send the Clear Sky Sect out of seclusion. After all, Tang San has a close relationship with the 100,000-year-old soul beast. That would really be a bit troublesome."

Yang Ping'an just sneered: "Master, you should know the strength of the Spirit Hall better. If the Clear Sky Sect dares to come out of seclusion, it will be breaking the agreement from back then, and I'm afraid those old guys in the Hall of Offerings will not be able to sit still."

Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly realized something, but he still continued, "Ping An, what should we do now? This 100,000-year-old soul beast is a hot potato after all, so we should get rid of it as soon as possible."

Yang Ping'an sneered, "Master, the ones who should be anxious right now are not us, but the Pope and Tang San. We should just stay here and sit back and relax."

"Why don't we head to the Spirit Hall as soon as possible? If we get there, no one will be able to do anything to us."

"Master, you're overthinking it. There are definitely countless spies on our way to the Spirit Hall, but there's only one place that can truly affect us."

Chrysanthemum Douluo asked, somewhat puzzled, "How is that possible? We have countless paths to take if we want to reach the Martial Soul. How could anyone possibly stop us?"

Yang Ping'an smiled without saying a word, but instead took out a map and pointed to a square. The three of them suddenly realized what was going on.

As Yang Ping'an said, if the other forces were separated, they would be unable to do anything to the two top-tier Title Douluos unless all of them gathered together. And there was only one place where that could be done: the outskirts of Spirit City. After all, no matter which path Yang Ping'an and his companions took, they would eventually end up in Spirit City.

However, Yang Ping'an still asked with some confusion, "Master, if we want to stop the two of you, or even intimidate you, it would probably take at least three Title Douluos. Can they do that?"

According to Yang Ping'an's estimate, at most the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can produce one Title Douluo, plus one Tang Hao, and at most one Soul Saint of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. This strength can only barely restrain them, and cannot suppress or even deter them at all.

Chrysanthemum Douluo shook his head: "Ping An, you still underestimate the three upper sects. Although they don't have many titled Douluo, they have a lot of Soul Douluo and Soul Saints. In particular, they all have their own family's direct lineage philosophy, which is very compatible with their martial soul. In terms of combat power alone, they are stronger than our Spirit Hall."

"You have also learned the dragon transformation technique of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, but the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan has cultivated for countless years and accumulated a lot of experience. Just in terms of a single Soul Douluo, their strength is even above that of an ordinary Soul Douluo. Not to mention that although Yu Yuanzhen is only level 95, he can already achieve full-body dragon transformation. Even if I am level 97, it would be difficult for me to defeat him."

"Besides, you've underestimated the Clear Sky Sect from beginning to end. I estimate that the Clear Sky Sect probably has three Title Douluos now. Apart from Tang Xiao and the Second Elder from back then, they can probably cultivate at least one more Title Douluo after years of seclusion. Given the relationship between the Tang Hao and Tang Xiao brothers, the Clear Sky Sect will probably secretly send someone to take action this time."

Yang Ping'an seemed to have thought of something: "Master, are the people of the Clear Sky Sect really that strong? Back in the Spirit Hall, Tang Hao was actually able to fight all seven of you by himself, and even after losing an arm, he was still able to escape unscathed. That's a bit illogical."

Yang Ping'an has always been very wary of the Clear Sky Sect, or rather, extremely wary of the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, which has almost become a shadow over him. Chrysanthemum Douluo has been defeated by the Clear Sky Hammer several times, so he probably has some experience with it.

Chrysanthemum Douluo just smiled helplessly: "The Clear Sky Hammer is indeed powerful, especially Tang Hao. Whether it is the Clear Sky Hammer technique or his own strength, he has basically brought the Clear Sky Hammer's fierce and domineering power to the extreme. In terms of personal offensive ability, he can be called the strongest. Old Ghost and I have suffered great losses in our battles with him several times."

"However, the Clear Sky Hammer is only strong in single-point attacks. If we attack it together, taking down Tang Hao will be a piece of cake. Unfortunately, we Title Douluos are a bit arrogant and disdain to gang up on him."

Yang Ping'an was speechless. No wonder Qian Xunji was able to defeat Tang Hao one by one when he led two Title Douluos to besiege him. It turned out that he was too proud to admit defeat and even after he made his move, he didn't seem to be killing him. Otherwise, how could Tang Hao have dealt with attacks from three different directions with just a hammer?

"By the way, Ping An, what should we do now? Should we head to Wuhun City as soon as possible?"

Yang Ping'an shook his head: "Master, we're not in a hurry. His Holiness the Pope wants a spirit ring and a spirit bone, so he has to do something first. Otherwise, wouldn't it be better if we just killed Xiao Wu and got a 100,000-year spirit bone for free?"

"By the way, Uncle Li Gui, go to a nearby village and grab a girl who is a bit like Xiao Wu in age and build. Then, dress her in Xiao Wu's clothes, and we can just wait for the show."

Actually, if Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo hadn't been so loyal to Bibi Dong, Yang Ping'an would have just killed Xiao Wu and gotten a 100,000-year soul bone for free. As for the soul ring issue, losing it is fine; it's better than letting the enemy benefit from it.

Of course, if Yang Ping'an's soul power has now exceeded level 70, he can consider adding a soul ring to his main martial soul. Although Xiao Wu's strength is not great, her Invincible Golden Body soul skill is indeed quite useful.

However, for safety's sake, Yang Ping'an repeatedly emphasized: "Master, Uncle, if we really get into a crisis, we must kill Xiao Wu immediately. We absolutely cannot let his soul ring go to someone else. At worst, we'll only get a soul bone."

(End of this chapter)