Douluo Continent: Starting from Tianshui Academy

Chapter 242 Three major single-attribute clans come to seek refuge

After learning about Ye Liangchen's special forces training program, Qian Renxue became very interested. If the ordinary troops of the Spirit Hall could also receive such training, they would be able to deal with the million-strong armies of the two great empires with ease in the future.

"Xiao Chen, our Spirit Hall is currently building up its regular army. When are you going to train those soldiers?"

Qian Renxue has now given up her undercover mission, so she must devote herself to the cause of the Spirit Hall. Therefore, she wants the little guy to help her.

"No rush. After I finish training the first batch of soldiers and they meet my requirements, I will then let them become instructors and train the other soldiers."

In another year or two, Ye Liangchen will have to go to Poseidon Island to level up, so he won't have that much time to train the army.

Ye Liangchen's training was highly effective; after more than a month of grueling training, all the hundreds of soldiers were completely transformed.

In addition to their improved physical fitness and tactical skills, these soldiers also learned some exquisite martial arts techniques from the Xuan Tian Bao Lu, which enhanced their individual combat capabilities by at least several times.

Each person was also equipped with a Zhuge Divine Crossbow, a set of hidden arrows, a Flying Divine Claw, a Tang sword, a short sword, a bow and arrows, and other combat items.

Ye Liangchen felt that the equipment of these soldiers was comparable to that of special forces in the Douluo world.

Seeing that these soldiers had become stronger, Ye Liangchen decided to test them and see how well they could fight against ordinary soldiers.

On this day, Ye Liangchen ordered the Mercury City Lord to bring in 600 city defense troops to test these special forces soldiers.

Shui Lanxin, Ye Cailan, Dugu Bo, Shui Bing'er, Lord Mercury City, Qian Renxue, and others also gathered at the military training base to see how effective it was.

"Attention! Right dress! Front view!"

"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, the troops have assembled. Please give instructions."

The first captain assembled his troops, stepped forward, saluted Ye Liangchen, and asked for instructions.

"Return to the team." Ye Liangchen signaled for Number One to return to the team.

"Yes, Master."

The number one captain immediately returned to the team, his demeanor truly resembling that of a soldier from Earth in his previous life.

"Congratulations, everyone, on passing the month-long grueling training. Now you will be assessed and conduct a live-fire exercise with six hundred city defense troops."

"Your mission is to enter Cathawk Valley and capture six hundred city defense soldiers alive. Are you confident you can accomplish it?"

Looking at these spirited soldiers, Ye Liangchen felt like a military commander.

"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, the mission is guaranteed to be completed."

The 120 soldiers shouted in unison, their momentum incredibly powerful.

"This time you are facing an army that is more than five times your size. Once you enter the battlefield, you cannot underestimate them. You must use every method at your disposal, such as ambushing, kidnapping, setting traps, etc. In short, use every means possible to capture all six hundred enemy soldiers alive."

"Six people form a combat team, set off."

Ye Liangchen noticed that the soldiers seemed a bit arrogant, so he reminded them not to underestimate the enemy.

"Please rest assured, Master, I guarantee the mission will be completed."

"Tap tap tap..."

Captain Number One immediately led his team and quickly headed towards Cat Eagle Valley, disappearing from everyone's sight in no time.

"Judging from the imposing presence of these soldiers, I feel that Soul Masters below level 20 might not be a match for them."

"Yes! If the Spirit Hall had an army like that, it could sweep across the two great empires."

Looking at that unusual army, the two titled Douluo, Jiangmo and Qianjun, couldn't help but nod in amazement. Ye Liangchen was truly an incredible guy to be able to train ordinary people to be so powerful.

"Xiao Chen, this training method must be kept secret. If the two great empires learn it, it will be troublesome."

Shui Lanxin, Dugu Bo, and others felt that Ye Liangchen's advanced military training should be kept secret and not fall into the hands of the enemy.

"Don't worry, we just need to keep our military training base closed and send strong people to guard it so that no one can watch it casually. Besides, there are some things that others can't learn."

Ye Liangchen wasn't worried about anything; those rigid-minded people in the Empire wouldn't learn much anyway.

A dozen minutes later, the special forces entered the Cathawk Valley a few kilometers away, and the two armies officially clashed.

"Ugh...! You guys are so shameless!"

"What kind of war is this? We refuse to accept this!"

"Haha...! You lost. Our special forces team won this combat exercise."

After more than an hour of fighting, the special forces team captured 600 city defense soldiers alive, suffering only 20 minor injuries.

"Tap tap tap..."

The special forces used ropes to bind 600 city defense soldiers, and marched them back to the training base with great pride and high morale.

"Reporting to the Lord, the enemy has been completely captured, and 20 members of the special forces team have been wounded."

The first captain stepped forward and excitedly reported the results of the operation to Ye Liangchen.

"very good!"

"Buzzing..."

"Life is being restored."

Ye Liangchen summoned the Goddess Martial Soul to heal the wounded soldiers, and then dismissed the team.

"To achieve such results after only one month of grueling training is amazing."

"He can already take on 5 opponents at once. If he trains for a few more months, he should be able to take on 10 opponents at once, as Xiao Chen mentioned before."

Shui Lanxin and her group were amazed to see that ordinary soldiers could have such strong combat capabilities after Ye Liangchen's grueling training.

"Grandpas, you should return to the Spirit Hall immediately and have the Pope select over a hundred ordinary soldiers with excellent physical abilities to come here for grueling training. Also, have the three members of the Golden Generation come and learn from their experience."

Qian Renxue immediately instructed Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, the two titled Douluo, to return to Wuhun City.

"Xiaoxue, aren't you coming back with us?"

Seeing Qian Renxue's state, Qianjun Douluo realized that she intended to stay at Tenglong Pavilion for a long time.

"I'll go back next time."

Qian Renxue doesn't want to leave yet. She plans to personally train a special forces instructor team and bring them back to the Spirit Hall as a grand gift for her mother, which would be a great honor.

"Oh well!"

After Qianjun finished speaking with Jiangmo, he immediately returned to Wuhun City.

More than half a month later, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan and others led a team to Ye Liangchen's military base.

Ye Liangchen simply had someone notify Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wushuang, asking them to bring their own people to learn from his experience. In no time, Ye Liangchen's small military training base became incredibly busy.

Three months later, Qian Renxue, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang, and the others each led a special forces team of instructors back to begin building an elite army in preparation for future wars.

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Another six months passed. After rebelling from the palace, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire disappeared forever. The imperial spies who were infiltrating Wuhun City also failed to find any trace of Xue Qinghe. Emperor Xue Ye believed that the Wuhun Hall had killed Xue Qinghe and was extremely angry. He directly issued a public announcement accusing the Wuhun Hall.

"The Spirit Hall murdered the Empire's Crown Prince Xue Qinghe; their intentions are despicable, and their actions are perverse and tyrannical..."

Emperor Xueye wanted to use this method of verbal attacks to portray the Spirit Hall as an utterly wicked organization, with the aim of winning over free spirit masters on the continent.

With the support of the Haotian Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect also expressing their intention to join forces, Emperor Xueye has become a little more assertive.

In response to Emperor Xueye's accusations, Pope Bibi Dong also issued a statement:

"Although Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire knew some Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall, his disappearance has nothing to do with the Spirit Hall. Do not involve the Spirit Hall in the competition for the Heaven Dou imperial succession..."

For a time, the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Royal Family were arguing fiercely, each side claiming to be right, and people didn't know what was true or false.

Because Xue Beng had committed many heinous acts while playing the role of a spoiled rich kid, his image in the public's mind was extremely bad. After Bibi Dong issued the announcement, many onlookers who did not know the truth actually thought that Xue Qinghe was killed by Xue Beng.

"hateful!"

"Clang... Crack..."

Upon hearing these rumors, Avalanche became extremely angry and smashed more than a dozen cups in a row.

Although Xue Beng has already ascended to the position of Crown Prince of the Tian Dou Empire, he has failed to win the hearts of the people and has a very bad reputation. Countless people believe that he is just a useless prince who is not worthy of the position of Crown Prince.

"Avalanche, stay calm. Now you need to help the royal family recruit talent. Don't worry about what others say," Xuexing advised Avalanche to remain composed and not panic.

"Yes, Uncle."

Although Xue Beng was very annoyed, he had to hold back for now. So, in his capacity as the Crown Prince, he visited some Soul Master Academies in Tian Dou City to help the royal family win over Soul Masters.

The Heavenly Dou royal family is recruiting talent everywhere, and the Clear Sky Sect is not idle either, preparing to subdue the four single-attribute families again.

The Clear Sky Sect has been out of seclusion for half a year now, and the Spirit Hall has not made any statement, which has emboldened the Clear Sky Sect. Therefore, Tang Xiao wants to take back the affiliated sects that he had previously abandoned.

Tang Xiao remembered that the Power Clan had already been subdued by Tang Hao, so he decided to make contact with them first and meet Titan using the identity of Tang Hao's elder brother.

"Old servant Titan, with his children and grandchildren, pays respects to the overlord."

The Power Clan is born to be slaves. When Tang Xiao came to their door and mentioned Tang Hao, the old Titan immediately knelt down with his son and grandson without saying a word. After all, the other party was his master's older brother, and he was also a level 96 Title Douluo. Loyalty to Tang Xiao was almost the same as loyalty to Tang Hao.

However, Titan did not address Tang Xiao as his master, but only as the sect leader, since his only master was Tang Hao.

"Old Titan, the sect has failed you all these years..."

Seeing that Old Titan was so understanding, Tang Xiao immediately said a bunch of sentimental things, which moved Old Titan to tears.

"Sect Master, please stop. This old servant understands the sect's predicament."

Old Titan did not blame the sect for abandoning him back then; on the contrary, he understood that the Clear Sky Sect had its own difficulties.

The main reason is that the Power Clan lives in Heaven Dou City and are blacksmiths, so the Spirit Hall doesn't take them seriously and they live a pretty good life.

"Titan, what are the attitudes of the other three races towards the Clear Sky Sect?"

Tang Xiao easily subdued the Power Clan, and immediately wanted to subdue the other three major clans as well.

"Sect Master, the Old Rhinoceros and the Old Goat harbor great resentment towards the sect, and this old servant is not entirely confident. How about this, this old servant will take you to see them first and discuss it with them."

Old Titan once went with Tang Hao to subdue the other three major clans, but the Yu Clan and the Po Clan refused on the spot, and the Min Clan also sided with the two major clans, leaving him with no choice.

"Alright then! Let's go see them first."

Upon hearing Titan's words, Tang Xiao immediately sensed something was amiss, but he still hoped that the three major clans could return to the Haotian Sect.

With a heart full of trepidation, Tang Xiao followed Titan to Longxing City. He first found Bai He of the Min clan, apologized to him, and then tried to persuade the old man as a relative.

"I still stand by my stance: if the Po Clan and the Yu Clan are willing to return to the sect, the Min Clan is also willing."

Although Bai He is Tang Xiao's uncle, he still vividly remembers how the Clear Sky Sect abandoned the Min Clan. Now that the Spirit Hall is not suppressing them too much, and with the support of the Yu Clan, they are doing quite well and are unwilling to take risks with the Clear Sky Sect.

"Old White Crane, the sect leader has personally come to invite you, which shows his sincerity. What are you still hesitating for?" Titan was very dissatisfied with Old White Crane's attitude.

"Old gorilla, this matter concerns the future of the entire Min clan, and I cannot be careless."

Looking at Titan's servile attitude, Bai He scoffed inwardly: "The Haotian Sect abandoned even me, their uncle, back then, causing us endless suffering. Who would want to associate with such a force? Only you, old gorilla, treat Tang Hao like an ancestor."

Tang Xiao was too embarrassed to say anything, since Old Man Baihe was his uncle, so he had no choice but to go with the two of them to see Niu Gao and Yang Wudi.

"Sect Master Tang Xiao, congratulations on the emergence of Haotian Sect."

"However, I am sorry, the Yu clan is unwilling to return to the Haotian Sect. Please forgive us, Sect Master Tang."

When the group approached Niu Gao, the old man immediately refused to return to the Haotian Sect.

The Yu Clan has taken on major projects from the Tianshui Sect and Tenglong City in recent years, earning millions of gold soul coins. They are living a very comfortable life now. Who would still follow the Haotian Sect to attack the Spirit Hall? Wouldn't that be out of their mind?

"Niu Gao, don't forget that you were able to develop under the protection of the sect back then."

Tang Xiao saw that Niu Gao's attitude was very firm and his face was very ugly. The other party did not give him any face at all. In this way, it would be very difficult to subdue the three major clans.

"Sect Master Tang Xiao, we were indeed dependent on the Haotian Sect in the past, but we also made great contributions to the sect."

"Back then, you heartlessly abandoned us. The suppression of us by the Spirit Hall caused us unbearable suffering and almost wiped out our clan. We dare not follow the Clear Sky Sect, which abandons its subordinates so easily. Who knows, one day you might abandon us again?"

Just then, Yang Wudi of the Po clan walked in from outside and directly stated his position.

"Old Goat, that's going too far," Titan advised Yang Wudi from the side, telling him not to be so reckless.

"Yang Wudi, the one suppressing you is the Spirit Hall, not our Clear Sky Sect. We should unite and eliminate the Spirit Hall."

Tang Xiao was very displeased when Yang Wudi portrayed the Haotian Sect as treacherous, so he shifted all the blame onto the Spirit Hall.

"It was indeed the Spirit Hall that suppressed us, but the Clear Sky Sect's ruthless abandonment has chilled us to the bone. Sect Master Tang Xiao, please return! My Broken Clan has no interest whatsoever in returning to the Clear Sky Sect. As for revenge against the Spirit Hall, I, Yang Wudi, do not have that much ability and will not lead my clansmen to their deaths."

Although Yang Wudi hated the Spirit Hall, he hated the Clear Sky Sect even more, especially that troublemaker Tang Hao. He heard that Tang Hao had lost a leg and an arm and was now completely crippled. What a fitting retribution!

"This is outrageous, Yang Wudi, you..."

"Buzzing..."

Tang Xiao was furious with Yang Wudi and immediately released his hammer spirit and nine spirit rings, trying to intimidate his opponent with force.

"What? Is Sect Master Tang Xiao planning to wipe us out completely?"

"Sect Master Tang Xiao, you are a Title Douluo. Killing us Soul Douluos is a piece of cake. Even if we die today, we will never be able to return to the Clear Sky Sect."

"Old gorilla, did you bring Sect Master Tang Xiao here to wipe out our three major sects?"

Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He stood together, desperately resisting Tang Xiao's oppressive aura.

"Sect Master, don't act rashly."

"Old goat, old rhinoceros, old white crane, why are you doing this to yourselves?"

Titan immediately advised from the side that if Tang Xiao really killed the three of them, it would be troublesome.

"Old gorilla, everyone has their own ambitions. Our three clans just want to live quietly and don't want to get involved in other things."

"I'd rather die standing than live on my knees."

Niu Gao and Yang Wudi were resolute in their stance and would not yield to Tang Xiao.

"If you don't want to return to the Clear Sky Sect, then live your lives well! But I also don't want you to join other forces, otherwise you'll bear the consequences."

"Titan, let's go."

Seeing that he could not subdue the three major clans, Tang Xiao made a harsh statement and then called Titan to leave.

Tang Xiao saw that the Po Clan and the Yu Clan harbored such deep resentment towards the Clear Sky Sect, and was very worried that they would join the opposing forces, especially the Spirit Hall. That's why he made those harsh words, as a warning to them.

"Oh! Why are you doing this to yourselves?"

Titan looked at the three of them helplessly, then followed Tang Xiao and left Dragon Rising City.

"Old Rhino, this Tang Xiao is really getting angry with us, trying to force us into submission. What kind of jerk is he?"

"That's right, Old White Crane is his uncle! The people from Haotian Sect are really no good."

"That old gorilla's addicted to being a lackey. When Tang Hao stepped in, he immediately ran up and groveled. Now that Tang Xiao is here, he's doing the same thing. He's born to be a lackey. Sigh!"

"The old gorilla is loyal to Tang Hao, and Tang Xiao is Tang Hao's older brother. The old gorilla is probably only doing this because of Tang Hao's reputation."

Having witnessed the shamelessness of the Haotian Sect once again, Niu Gao and Yang Wudi felt that Titan's choice was not worthwhile.

Bai He didn't offer any evaluation of Tang Xiao, but he was very unhappy about it.

"Old Goat, Old White Crane, the situation on the mainland is unpredictable these days. Our three major clans need to find a powerful backer, otherwise the Haotian Sect might come knocking on our door again one day."

Niu Gao felt that things couldn't continue like this.

"Old Rhino, let me state this first: there is no way we can join the Spirit Hall," Yang Wudi reminded him.

"Who said we were going to join the Spirit Hall? Have you forgotten that peerless prodigy, Young Master Ye? The reason our Yu Clan has been able to earn so much money these past few years is because we've taken on those young master's massive projects."

"Now Young Master Ye has established the Tenglong Pavilion, with three Title Douluo under his command and the Tianshui Sect behind him."

"I've heard that the Water Orchid Sect Master's strength is as high as level 97, and she is also Young Master Ye's adoptive mother. Pope Bibi Dong also seems to have a close relationship with Young Master Ye. It can be said that he is the most handsome guy on the entire continent, with a limitless future."

"We have taken the initiative to seek refuge with Young Master Ye, and our future is bright."

Niu Gao analyzed Ye Liangchen's advantages to his two old friends, and felt that joining that prodigy would definitely be a good deal.

"Hey! Old Rhinoceros, the moment you mention Young Master Ye, I'm reminded of his unpredictable alchemy skills. I'd like to ask him for some advice."

"Let's go! We'll visit Young Master Ye right away."

At this moment, Yang Wudi also became interested and decided to take a gamble. He had heard that Young Master Ye was not afraid of powerful people and treated those around him very well. Joining him would definitely not be a bad idea.

"If the Haotian Sect finds out we've joined another faction, will they retaliate against us?" Bai He reminded him from the side.

"Old White Crane, you're not still thinking about returning to the Clear Sky Sect, are you?"

"Don't be foolish. Don't gamble your people on the Haotian Sect. That's suicide."

"Trust my judgment in people. Only by joining Young Master Ye can you have a future."

"I have no illusions about the Haotian Sect. Since you have decided to join Young Master Ye, then our Min clan will join you as well."

The three reached a consensus and immediately set off for Tianshui City.

A few days later, the three arrived at Tenglong Pavilion and met Ye Liangchen, Dugu Bo, and others.

When guests arrive, Ye Liangchen naturally has to entertain them.

"May I ask what business the three of you have with me?"

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, Ye Liangchen asked the three of them a question.

"Young Master Ye, our three clans have decided to join Tenglong Pavilion and await your command. What do you think?" Niu Gao directly stated his purpose to Ye Liangchen, his attitude very sincere.

"I am Yang Wudi, and I have considerable knowledge of alchemy. If Young Master Ye does not mind, my Po clan is willing to serve you."

"I am Bai He, the patriarch of the Min clan. Our clan's soul masters are not good at much else, but they are good at flying and gathering intelligence. If you are willing to take me in, young master, the Min clan is willing to serve you faithfully."

Yang Wudi and Bai He also expressed their support to Ye Liangchen, and pointed out their respective strengths.

"Senior Niu Gao, are you three major clans going to pledge allegiance to me? Are you serious?"

Ye Liangchen had thought that these three people came to him just to buy some pills or skills, but he didn't expect them to want to join Tenglong Pavilion directly. He hadn't even tried to recruit them, and they had come to him on their own initiative. It was too unexpected.

"Xiao Chen, since these three seniors are so sincere, let's have them join!"

Ye Cailan, Dugu Bo, Ye Suling, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er and others reminded them that these three major clans were also a considerable force and should not be missed.

"The three of us swear by our martial spirits that we will serve you to the death, young master."

Upon witnessing the overall strength of Tenglong Pavilion and Ye Liangchen's attitude towards people, Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, and Bai He immediately swore an oath with their martial spirits to pledge allegiance to Ye Liangchen.

"Welcome to our three senior members. Your presence has brought great honor to our humble Tenglong Pavilion."

"After the three seniors are the third, fourth, and fifth elders of Tenglong Pavilion."

"My goal is to make a lot of money so that everyone can live a good life."

Ye Liangchen naturally welcomed the addition of the three single-attribute clans.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master."

Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, and Bai He bowed to Ye Liangchen with great excitement. In front of this peerless genius, the three of them were very sincere.

"Welcome to the three of you. We're all on the same team now, so let's support each other."

"Three seniors, join our forces, and Xiao Chen will not let you suffer any losses."

Dugu Bo, Ye Suling, Shui Bing'er and others also welcomed the three major clans to join. The three major clans had at least several hundred soul masters, which made Tenglong Pavilion an instant super sect.

"Elders, our Tenglong City has just been built and is short of people. I suggest that you all move here together so that we can take care of each other."

"Longxing City is located within the Star Luo Empire, which is too far from our Tianshui City. If you join my forces, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction from the Haotian Sect. They may cause you trouble. Only if you move here can your safety be guaranteed."

Ye Liangchen suggested that the three major clans relocate to Tenglong City. He also pointed out that the Haotian Sect had definitely approached the three clans, but these old guys were unwilling and worried about retaliation from the Haotian Sect, so they sought other backers. As a superior, Ye Liangchen had to consider the safety of his subordinates.

"Thank you for your consideration, Lord. Your subordinate is deeply grateful."

"The Pavilion Master is very perceptive. Tang Hao contacted us two or three years ago, and now Tang Xiao has also contacted us. However, we were abandoned by the Haotian Sect, and it is impossible for us to submit to them again."

The three old men were very excited. Ye Liangchen had even considered their safety, making them feel that they had chosen the right person to follow.

"Elders, let me reveal a secret: Tang San was forced into becoming a demon by the Clear Sky Sect a year ago and even obtained the inheritance of the God of Evil Thoughts. Now, his hatred for the Clear Sky Sect even surpasses that for the Spirit Hall and me. Once he becomes stronger, he will definitely come to kill us and destroy the Clear Sky Sect."

"Elders, are you surprised? Are you taken aback?"

Ye Liangchen directly revealed the true situation of the Haotian Sect, which dispelled the concerns of the three.

"Hahaha...! This is the best news we three old guys have heard in years."

"The Haotian Sect's betrayal back then caused us immense suffering, and now they have finally received their retribution."

"Those arrogant old fogies of the Clear Sky Sect actually managed to drive the sect's twin martial soul geniuses into demonic possession. It's utterly ridiculous! Karma! Hahaha..."

Upon hearing that a major problem had arisen within the Haotian Sect, the three old men burst into laughter, venting their pent-up resentment of many years.

(End of this chapter)