Lin Yao watched as the members of the Holy Dragon Sect and the Wind Sword Sect made their moves, their soul rings shining brightly, dazzlingly so, yet his expression remained calm and composed.

If it were someone else, a group of Soul Masters working together might pose a certain threat; after all, even a lot of ants can kill an elephant.

However, for Lin Yao, it was nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot; what he had in abundance was a wide-range killing soul skill.

Thinking this, the fifth spirit ring behind Lin Yao suddenly lit up; it was a ten-thousand-year spirit ring radiating a dense black light.

As the fifth spirit ring lit up, the surrounding air instantly became humid.

Countless tiny water droplets condensed from the air, forming a huge water curtain in front of him.

The water curtain grew larger and thicker, radiating a powerful water-attribute soul force.

A powerful domain force spread out from the water curtain, instantly enveloping Tuoba hope, Feng Tianlei, and all the Soul Masters behind them.

"The Azure Realm!"

Lin Yao spoke softly, his voice not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Under the cover of the Canglan Realm, Tuoba hope, Feng Tianlei and the others immediately felt an immense pressure, as if they were being enveloped by giant waves in the deep sea.

He had difficulty breathing, his limbs felt heavy, and it seemed that every step he took required tremendous effort.

The water-attribute soul power was like countless invisible chains, binding them tightly and making the flow of soul power sluggish.

Some weaker Soul Masters were even directly crushed to the ground by this immense pressure, unable to move, their faces filled with pain.

Tuoba hope felt the terrifying pressure from the Canglan Realm, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

If they don't find a way to break free, even if they possess the combat power of a Title Douluo, they will likely be completely suppressed by this domain power and lose the ability to resist.

Thinking this, a resolute glint flashed in Tuoba hope's eyes. He let out a dragon's roar, and his seventh soul ring suddenly lit up, his soul power surging wildly.

"Martial Soul True Form! White-Armored Earth Dragon!"

As the seventh spirit ring lit up, Tuoba hope's figure swelled again, transforming into a giant white-armored earth dragon tens of meters long.

The dragon's scales were thick and heavy, gleaming with a metallic sheen, and its claws were incredibly sharp, containing earth-shattering power.

He wanted to use the powerful strength of his Martial Soul True Body to break free from the shackles of the Canglan Realm.

At the same time, Tuoba hope mobilized his powerful earth-attribute soul power and poured it into the ground, attempting to cause the earth to crack and destroy the structure of the Canglan Realm.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The ground shook violently, and huge cracks spread outwards, sending debris flying and dust billowing everywhere.

However, all this is in vain.

Lin Yao's Canglan Realm contains terrifying water elemental power.

Water overcomes earth. In the face of the Canglan Realm, Tuoba hope's earth attribute power was like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun, instantly suppressed and crushed.

No matter how much he struggled or how much he drew upon the power of the earth, he could not shake the Canglan Realm in the slightest.

On the contrary, due to the excessive consumption of soul power, his aura became increasingly chaotic.

Feng Tianlei and the others were in an even more difficult situation. Under the pressure of the Canglan Realm, it was extremely difficult for them to even stand up, let alone launch an attack.

They could only watch helplessly as their soul power was constantly depleted and their bodies were continuously suppressed, their hearts filled with despair.

Only now did they truly feel the terror of Lin Yao's strength and understand that the previous legends about Lin Yao were not exaggerated.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was able to withstand the Soul Hunting Offensive of the Spirit Hall, represented by Pope Bibi Dong.

This is certainly because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has the combat power of three Douluo—Sword Dao Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Dugu Bo—as well as the support of the sect leader Ning Fengzhi, a Nine Treasure Douluo who is rumored to have broken through the limitations of his martial soul.

But Lin Yao, this unparalleled genius, clearly also played a crucial role.

Indeed, a great reputation is well-deserved!

In his desperate situation, Tuoba hope's eyes gradually dimmed, realizing that he had no chance of resisting.

He, a titled Douluo, has been completely defeated. Continuing to resist will only be futile and may even cost him his life.

Although he had always been loyal to Bibi Dong, in the face of life and death, his so-called loyalty became insignificant.

Tuoba hope slowly retracted his Martial Soul True Body, and his figure returned to its original state.

Looking at Lin Yao, the arrogance on his face had vanished, replaced by deep respect and resentment.

He spoke with difficulty, his voice hoarse: "I...I give up."

Seeing this, Feng Tianlei completely gave up resisting.

He knew that those who adapt to circumstances are the wise, and that continuing to resist would only lead to his utter destruction.

Feng Tianlei dropped his longsword, cupped his hands to Lin Yao, and said, "Young Master Lin's strength is extraordinary; I, Feng Tianlei, am convinced."

Lin Yao looked at the two pragmatic guys in front of him, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

He knew in his heart that the conflict between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall would eventually erupt completely, and at that time a large amount of combat power would be needed.

Tuoba hope is a Title Douluo, and Feng Tianlei is a Soul Douluo. Behind them are many disciples from the Holy Dragon Sect and the Wind Sword Sect. If they can be subdued, they will undoubtedly become a great help to him.

There's no need to completely eliminate them; after all, having one more friend is always better than having one more enemy.

Thinking of this, Lin Yao's seventh soul ring suddenly lit up. It was a soul ring that emitted a strange purple light and contained the power of rules and cause and effect.

"The Tribulations of the Dark Heart!"

Lin Yao gave a soft shout, and an invisible spiritual force surged out from his body, splitting into two streams that entered the minds of Tuoba hope and Feng Tianlei respectively.

This Dark Heart Tribulation is a rule-based mental soul skill that also incorporates the power of causality, capable of leaving a mark deep within the opponent's mind.

Once marked, the other person's life or death is in Lin Yao's hands.

If Lin Yao has even a single thought, or if the other party has any idea of ​​resistance, they will suffer unbearable pain, a fate worse than death.

Tuoba hope and Feng Tianlei felt a sharp pain in their minds, followed by an invisible force taking root deep within their spirits.

They could clearly feel that their lives were now inextricably linked with Lin Yao's.

The two men were pale-faced and filled with fear, yet they dared not offer the slightest resistance.

At the same time, Lin Yao manipulated the Canglan Realm, enveloping Tuoba hope and Feng Tianlei in an independent space, isolating them from outside sight.

Therefore, apart from the three of them, no one else knew what had happened.

All that could be seen was that Tuoba hope and Feng Tianlei suddenly stopped resisting and looked at Lin Yao with complicated expressions.

Among the disciples of the Holy Dragon Sect and the Wind Sword Sect, Lin Yao seemed to have spared his sect leader Tuoba hope and Feng Tianlei because he did not want to completely break ties with the Spirit Hall.

Although Yang Wudi, Baihe, Longgong Shepo and the others were puzzled, they did not ask any further questions. They knew that Lin Yao must have his reasons for doing this.

"Take your people and leave this place."

Lin Yao said in a calm tone.

Tuoba hope and Feng Tianlei nodded hastily, not daring to hesitate for a moment, and turned to shout to their disciples behind them, "Retreat!"

After saying that, he led everyone away from the area in a hurry.

Before leaving, they glanced back at Lin Yao, their eyes filled with awe and resentment, yet they dared not speak out against it.

Watching Tuoba hope and Feng Tianlei's departing figures, Lin Yao slowly withdrew his Canglan Domain, and his soul power returned to calm.

A sudden ambush ended with Lin Yao subduing two powerful Soul Master leaders.

Yang Wudi, Long Gong She Po, Bai He and others stepped forward, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Lin Yao.

"Young Master Lin, well done!"

Yang Wudi praised sincerely.

Lin Yao smiled but didn't say anything more.

……

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the rolling mountains in a warm gold. Lin Yao reined in his horse and gazed at the city in the distance, which was gradually becoming clearer in the twilight.

The city wall was built of dark blue-green rocks that gleamed with a cold light, and it was dozens of feet high.

The figures of patrolling guards could be vaguely seen on the city wall, and the air was filled with a faint smell of iron filings mixed with sulfur.

Gengxin City, a city renowned for its forging techniques in the Douluo Continent, was also his destination, and now he had finally arrived.

"Is this Gengxin City? As expected of one of the major cities of the Star Luo Empire, it is even more magnificent than Soto City. It is indeed not to be underestimated."

Ma Hongjun shouted in a carefree manner.

"I've heard that this place is full of blacksmiths, and even children can swing hammers. I wonder if it's true."

Bai Chenxiang tucked a stray hair behind her ear, her gaze curiously surveying the city ahead, and said softly.

"The forging tradition of Gengxin City has been passed down for thousands of years. The headquarters of the Blacksmith Association is located here, and the legendary craftsman Lou Gao is a figure of great renown."

It is said that this place is far ahead in the excavation of ancient soul tool relics due to the presence of numerous forging talents.

Ning Rongrong sat on the carriage next to her, nodded slightly upon hearing this, glanced at Gengxin City in front of her, but did not find anything special about it, as it was far inferior to her home.

Of course, it also has its advantages.

Afterwards, the group slowly made its way towards the city gate of Gengxin City.

The guards at the city gate were dressed in uniform armor, with swords at their waists, and their sharp eyes scrutinized the pedestrians coming and going.

Seeing that Lin Yao and his group were all extraordinary, it was clear that they were all Soul Masters with considerable strength.

Especially seeing the powerful aura emanating from Long Gong Meng Shu, a hint of awe flashed in his eyes, and he didn't question him further before letting him pass.

After entering the city, most of the buildings on both sides of the street are made of dark blue-black rock, with a rough and heavy style.

Shops with signs for "Forging Shop" and "Ironware Shop" can be seen everywhere, and the clanging sound of hammering can be heard from time to time.

The streets were filled with blacksmiths dressed in short clothes and with dark skin, or merchants carrying ore or pushing iron.

The smell of iron filings in the air grew stronger.

By this time, the sky was gradually darkening, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the gaps between the buildings on both sides of the street, casting long shadows on the ground.

Lin Yao looked up at the sky and said in a deep voice:

"It's getting late. Let's find a hotel to stay in first, and then head to the Blacksmiths' Association tomorrow."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and after asking around, they found an inn called "Jinshi Inn".

This inn is quite large, with a simple yet elegant decor. Most of its guests are traveling merchants or blacksmiths from out of town, and it has a very good reputation.

The innkeeper, a slightly overweight middle-aged man, greeted Lin Yao and his group warmly with a smile as they entered.

"Esteemed guests, please come in! How many rooms would you like? Our inn has top-class rooms, clean and tidy, with private courtyards, ensuring your comfort."

"Prepare seven rooms for us, and also prepare a sumptuous feast to be served in the courtyard."

Lin Yao casually gave the order and handed over a small, heavy bag of gold soul coins.

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up, and he quickly took the gold soul coin, weighed it in his hand, and his smile became even more ingratiating:

"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir, I'll make the arrangements right away!"

Having said that, he hurriedly instructed the waiter to lead everyone to the courtyard.

The courtyard was decorated quite elegantly, with a few green bamboos dotting the landscape, and tea sets placed on a stone table, filling the air with a faint aroma of tea.

Afterwards, everyone took their seats without any formalities, as they had become quite familiar with each other along the way.

By this time, Ma Hongjun's stomach was already growling with hunger. He let out a long sigh and laughed:

"Finally, we don't have to chew on the rather simple dry rations to fill our stomachs anymore. We can eat freshly cooked dishes. I just wonder if the food and wine in Gengxin City have any special features."

Bai Chenxiang smiled, about to say something, when she saw Lin Yao suddenly raise his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, his gaze fixed on the direction outside the courtyard, his expression solemn:

"Someone is spying on us."

Long Gong Meng Shu's eyes narrowed, and his soul power instantly spread out, covering the entire perimeter of the inn. After a moment, he let out a cold snort:

"They are from the Spirit Hall. They concealed their aura quite well, but they are no match for me."

His voice carried a hint of disdain, and the fluctuations of his soul power suddenly intensified.

A moment later, a muffled groan came from outside the courtyard, clearly indicating that the person who had been spying had been repelled by the soul power.

"It seems we've already been targeted by the Spirit Hall as soon as we arrived in Gengxin City."

Ning Rongrong frowned slightly, her tone tinged with worry.

"The master of the Martial Soul Hall in Gengxin City is probably not a simple character. He clearly has a deep control over this city."

Lin Yao nodded and said softly:

"It is indeed evident that the master of the Martial Soul Hall in Gengxin City has extremely strong control over the city."

But that shouldn't be the case. They've just arrived and are already so openly targeting us. Are they that arrogant?

Lin Yao was also at a loss with the master of the Martial Soul Hall in Gengxin City.

Everyone else was also puzzled upon hearing this.

They couldn't understand it either.

Soul Masters come and go on the mainland, and a few unfamiliar powerful figures will set their sights on them, especially since it's the kind of spying that easily offends people.

Is the master of this Martial Soul Hall really that audacious? Isn't he afraid of offending people and being killed by powerful figures?

Just then, the waiter brought in the wine and dishes, and the aroma of each dish was irresistible.

There was golden-brown, crispy roasted deer meat, delicious soup, and several local side dishes.

Hungry, everyone stopped thinking about the Hall Master of the Martial Soul Hall and picked up their bowls and chopsticks to start eating.

After all, with Lin Yao, a top expert with combat power comparable to a Title Douluo, and the fusion skill of Long Gong, who has already broken through to the Title Douluo level, plus Snake Granny, they can easily defeat ordinary Title Douluos.

Ning Rongrong, Bai Chenxiang, and Ma Hongjun felt extremely safe and did not believe that the Martial Soul Hall Master of Gengxin City could affect them.

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