Douluo Continent: Dragon's Journey Across the World

After thinking for a while, Xue Qinghe said calmly, "Very well, since this Yang Ping'an is Elder Ju's disciple and has made a significant contribution to our Spirit Hall this time, it wouldn't hurt to meet him."

Before Ghost Leopard Douluo could say anything, Xue Qinghe continued, "But I'm a little curious, how did Yang Ping'an know about my existence? Elder Ju shouldn't have leaked my information, right?"

Ghost Leopard Douluo was startled. If he agreed with Xue Qinghe, it would probably bring trouble to Chrysanthemum Douluo.

After careful consideration, he finally spoke: "Your Highness, this Yang Ping'an is meticulous and very good at scheming. If it weren't for his advance suggestion, our plan for this Soul Hunting Operation would probably not have gone so smoothly."

Xue Qinghe simply nodded silently, seemingly showing some interest in Yang Ping'an.

Yang Ping'an meditated until noon the next day before preparing to leave the room to eat something.

Since acquiring the Soul Core, Yang Ping'an's Soul Power seems to be increasing much faster than before, making him somewhat fascinated by the feeling of meditation.

However, just as Yang Ping'an finished eating, several familiar people appeared before him: Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly: "Young friend Yang, it's been a long time. I didn't expect to meet you again in Tiandou City. It seems we are destined to meet."

Yang Ping'an smiled slightly: "Sect Leader Ning, you flatter me. Fate is three parts destiny and seven parts willpower."

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "What you said is quite interesting, young friend. I wonder if you have the time? I would like to discuss something with you privately, on the top floor of this hotel."

Yang Ping'an nodded: "Since Sect Leader Ning has invited me, I am naturally honored."

The five of them arrived at a private room on the top floor, which appeared to be a VIP room prepared for important guests, elegant and luxurious.

As soon as the five sat down, before Ning Fengzhi could speak, Ning Rongrong spoke first: "Brother Yang, where have you been all these years? Why haven't we heard a single word from you?"

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but smile: "Miss Rongrong, I've been cultivating alone outside all these years, so it's normal that you haven't heard from me."

The three chatted for a few minutes. Yang Ping'an seemed quite calm and collected throughout the process, while Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo seemed a bit nervous, especially Sword Douluo, who, despite being seriously injured, seemed to be able to sense the faint aura emanating from Yang Ping'an.

Ning Fengzhi suddenly spoke up: "Young friend, what brings you to Tiandou City? If you need any help, please feel free to speak up. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has suffered a great calamity, it still has considerable strength in Tiandou City."

Yang Ping'an's face turned serious: "I'm really sorry, Sect Master Ning, I only recently heard about your sect's affairs, which is a bit of a pity."

Ning Fengzhi also sighed: "Unexpected things can happen at any time. I'm sorry to have made you laugh, young friend. However, if you need anything, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to be your friend forever."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but smile: "Sect Leader Ning, there is indeed something I'd like to ask you. I wonder if you have any news about Tang Hao recently?"

Ning Fengzhi and the other three were immediately taken aback. They hadn't expected Yang Ping'an to be inquiring about Tang Hao, who was a Title Douluo-level powerhouse and could even be considered a legend of his generation.

In the end, Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "I'm a little sorry, I haven't seen Tang Hao recently. But young friend, is there anything you want to see Tang Hao about? You can pass on the message if you happen to meet him in the future."

Yang Ping'an just sneered: "Sect Leader Ning, let's not beat around the bush. You should have investigated my background quite thoroughly. My father died tragically when I was four years old. I'm afraid you all guess that Tang Hao was responsible."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "I dare not speak carelessly about such things. It is true that the place where Tang Hao lived in seclusion was very close to the place where your father died, but it cannot be confirmed that Tang Hao was the one who did it."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but shake his head: "Sect Master Ning, this is not fair. I know that the three upper sects are closely connected, but those things from back then can be found out by anyone who is willing to investigate. Especially with the vast information network of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, you probably already guessed Tang Hao."

At this moment, all four of them fell silent. Even though Ning Rongrong's eyes were full of surprise, she knew that this was not the time for her to interrupt. However, Sword Bone Douluo's eyes seemed to be filled with cold light.

Yang Ping'an continued, "Sect Master Ning, the so-called unity of the three upper sects is probably just a joke now. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has been completely wiped out, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has probably been severely weakened after this war. On the other hand, the Haotian Sect has not only been unaffected by hiding, but after so many years of development, its strength has probably exceeded the imagination of the world."

Ning Fengzhi's previously calm face revealed a hint of anger: "What exactly do you mean, young friend? Do you perhaps wish to make an enemy of the entire Haotian Sect?"

Yang Ping'an shook his head: "I don't care about the Haotian Sect, I just want to take revenge on Tang Hao."

At this moment, Bone Douluo suddenly let out a cold laugh: "Yang Ping'an, aren't you overestimating yourself a bit? Although Tang Hao was severely injured back then, he still had the strength of a Title Douluo, plus the power of the Clear Sky Hammer. I'm afraid you can't handle him."

Yang Ping'an just smiled and said, "There's no need for Senior Bone Douluo to worry about that. You should worry about your own health first. I estimate that Senior Bone Douluo will probably not be able to fully recover in less than three years, while Senior Sword Douluo will probably never be able to return to his peak in his lifetime."

Ning Fengzhi coldly said, "Yang Ping'an, what do you mean by that? Although my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has fallen on hard times, it is not a place that anyone can bully."

Yang Ping'an shook his head: "I was just telling the truth. Sect Leader Ning can't silence everyone. Besides, since I dared to say this, I must have my reasons."

Ning Fengzhi's face showed a hint of doubt: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Yang Ping'an coldly said, "If Sect Master Ning is willing to help me deal with Tang Hao, I might have a way to help the two seniors recover from their injuries. Although they may not be able to fully recover, at least they can increase their combat power as soon as possible."

Ning Fengzhi blurted out, "Is that true? Do you really have a way to restore Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu?"

Yang Ping'an didn't speak, but simply took a sip of the tea in front of him. However, his right leg seemed to be flashing with soul power, and the entire room was instantly filled with the aura of life. Even for someone who was seriously injured, his injuries seemed to be slowing down.

But just a moment later, the life force completely disappeared, even though there seemed to be a trace of longing on the faces of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.

In terms of healing alone, Yang Ping'an is probably stronger than all the healing-type Soul Masters in the world. You should know that the highest level of healing Soul Master in the entire Douluo Continent is only Soul Saint, while the 100,000-year Soul Bone in Yang Ping'an's right leg can definitely reach the level of top Soul Douluo or even Title Douluo in terms of healing ability.

Furthermore, purely in terms of rare and precious medicinal herbs for treatment, Yang Ping'an probably possesses more than all the other people on the entire Douluo Continent combined.

After a moment of distraction, Ning Fengzhi finally spoke calmly, "Young friend, I'm really sorry, could you perhaps change the terms? My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has already offended the Spirit Hall, and it's impossible for us to offend the Clear Sky School as well."

"Moreover, young friend should know that Tang Hao is Tang Xiao's younger brother after all. If anyone dares to kill Tang Hao, they will be making an enemy of the entire Haotian Sect. Just as you said, after so many years of recuperation, the strength of the Haotian Sect is probably unfathomable."

Yang Ping shook his head: "Then forget it. Even without your help, I will find Tang Hao sooner or later. I believe he can't escape."

"By the way, I heard that Yuexuan has some connection with Haotian Sect. If we kill everyone in Yuexuan, do you think Tang Hao will show up?"

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "Young friend, that's a bit too extreme. Yuexuan has long since severed all ties with the Haotian Sect. Moreover, Yuexuan has various connections with the Tiandou royal family and many nobles. I'm afraid that if you do something, it will have far-reaching consequences."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but chuckle: "Sect Leader Ning, you were once the sect leader of the number one sect in the world, yet you're afraid of the mere royal family and so-called nobles. That's a bit ridiculous."

Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "There's nothing to be afraid of. It's all just business. Besides, the Heaven Dou royal family has a new Title Douluo, and my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has its own path to follow."

Yang Ping'an sighed, "Everyone has their own ambitions, so let's just forget about it. It seems I have no affinity with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Ning Fengzhi quickly interrupted Yang Ping'an: "Young friend, if you are willing to help treat Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu's injuries, you can make any demands. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to pay any price."

Yang Ping'an stared at Ning Fengzhi and the others for a few moments: "I'm really sorry, but I have no other requests besides seeking revenge against Tang Hao."

For Yang Ping'an, getting Sword Douluo and Ancient Douluo to help deal with Tang Hao, even if it's just providing information or backstabbing him at a crucial moment, would only be auxiliary. His real goal was to personally kill Tang Hao or weaken Tang Hao and Tang San's future support.

Bone Douluo, however, was somewhat displeased: "Yang Ping'an, although you have good talent, are you overestimating yourself by thinking you can deal with a Title Douluo or even the entire Clear Sky Sect right now?"

Yang Ping'an took another sip of tea, but countless soul powers overflowed from his body, revealing his strength as a top-tier Soul Saint. Even Sword Bone Douluo felt a trace of killing intent from him.

The four were immediately shocked, seemingly marveling at Yang Ping'an's rapid progress. In just five years, he had already become a Soul Saint. This rate of improvement was terrifying. Five years ago, Yang Ping'an was only a Soul Master. This meant that he had improved by a full thirty levels in five years.

Sword Douluo, who had remained silent, looked somewhat grave: "Young friend, you exude a strong killing intent, and it seems you also possess a trace of sword intent. Could it be that you've been to the City of Slaughter all these years?"

Yang Ping'an nodded and said, "Senior Sword Douluo is indeed very knowledgeable. The City of Slaughter is indeed a good place. In fact, it's a bit of a pity that you didn't go to the City of Slaughter with your sword skills."

Sword Douluo couldn't help but sigh: "It is indeed a bit of a pity. I have always been troubled by worldly matters and ultimately failed to make up my mind."

Ning Fengzhi was also somewhat dejected at this moment: "Young friend Yang, I'm sorry that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is unable to help you. We cannot afford to be attacked from both sides, otherwise the sect will probably be completely destroyed."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but smile: "Sect Leader Ning, aren't you being a bit short-sighted? The survival of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has absolutely nothing to do with the Clear Sky School. I'm afraid the root cause lies with the Spirit Hall."

Ning Fengzhi was a little puzzled: "It is precisely because of our hatred for the Spirit Hall that we must not antagonize the Clear Sky Sect any further."

Yang Ping'an couldn't help but sigh: "Sect Master Ning, the overall situation of the world has already been settled. With the strength of the Spirit Hall, it will probably take action against the two great empires sooner or later. At that time, won't you be facing many Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall again?"

"Instead of continuing this deadly struggle, we might as well learn from the Haotian Sect. Although I am somewhat ashamed of their behavior of running away, they have indeed preserved their sect and may even be able to go further."

Ning Fengzhi gritted his teeth: "This is impossible. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School suffered a loss of 80% this time, with nearly 4,000 disciples dying. I will fight the Spirit Hall to the death."

After the exchange, Yang Ping'an simply watched Ning Fengzhi and the other three leave. As the saying goes, good advice is hard to persuade a damned ghost. Although he had a slight liking for Sword Douluo, they had chosen their own path. Since they continued to choose to be enemies of the Spirit Hall and allies with the Clear Sky Sect, they shouldn't blame him for being ruthless.