Douluo Continent: My name is Yang Jian, and I achieved sainthood through my physical body

The black mist around the ghostly figure beside him surged violently, a clear indication that his heart was in turmoil and his usually calm demeanor had been completely shattered.

His hoarse voice carried a heavy sense of hesitation and unease: "What Yue Guan said is true, and it is by no means an excuse. The two of us have been responsible for intelligence gathering and covert purges for many years. We are good at covert tracking, assassination and breaking the deadlock. We have never coordinated the political affairs and power deployment at the continent level. The Spirit Hall is now in a situation where a single move can affect the whole body. If the two of us take over rashly, we may make many mistakes and fail His Majesty's trust."

Every word they spoke was sincere, a genuine and unvarnished refusal, without a trace of pretense. In their eyes, this power was too heavy a burden, so heavy that no one dared to touch it lightly.

Yang Jian quietly watched the two of them, who were so cautious and hesitant, and a faint, gentle smile appeared on her lips, without the slightest displeasure.

He slowly took two steps forward, his gaze fixed firmly on Yue Guan, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable determination: "You have no need to belittle yourselves, nor do you need to be overly cautious. Since I have voluntarily handed over authority, it means I believe you have the ability to take charge of the Spirit Hall."

"You have fought alongside the Spirit Hall for decades, traversing various forces, seeing through the wickedness of human nature, and being familiar with the operating rules of the branch halls. You are calm and insightful, without any impetuousness or greed for merit, nor any rebellious thoughts. Looking at the entire Spirit Hall, no one is more suitable than you."

"Just go ahead and do it, there's no need to be timid. Make your own decisions on ordinary matters, only come to me to discuss major crises that disrupt the system and are difficult to handle. With me behind you, I'll take care of things even if the sky falls, you don't need to worry about making mistakes or taking responsibility."

Every word was steady and powerful, like a reassuring pill, landing heavily on the hearts of Yue Guan and the ghost.

Chapter 248 Let's go when we say we'll go, without any delay.

Yue Guan's body trembled slightly. He looked up at the incomparably dignified Yang Jian. The hesitation and unease in his eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a surge of excitement and an uncontrollable desire.

No one understood the weight of this authority better than him, and no one desired this power to control everything more than him.

He was born into one of the poorest families in mainland China. In his childhood, his family was impoverished, he struggled to get enough to eat, suffered all kinds of bullying, and witnessed the coldness and warmth of the world.

My biggest dream when I was young was simply to escape the mire of the lower class, to hold power in my hands, and to no longer be trampled on by others.

Later, he was fortunate enough to awaken his martial soul and embark on the path of a soul master. He devoted half his life to climbing the ladder before finally sitting on the position of elder of the Spirit Hall.

Despite seemingly holding a high position and wielding the power of life and death, only they themselves know the frustration and helplessness they feel.

When Bibi Dong was in power, she held supreme authority all to herself.

He may seem to be living a life of endless glory, but in reality he is constrained at every turn. He must be careful with every word and action, and obey orders at every turn. He lives forever under the control of others and cannot control his own destiny.

Over the years, his yearning for supreme power was suppressed layer by layer, buried deep in his heart, and he dared not reveal it in the slightest.

Now, Yang Jian has firmly delivered the immense power that he has craved and dreamed of all his life to him.

Even though he knew that there was still a towering figure like Yang Jian above him, and that he still had to bow down and obey orders, this power to control the power of the continent and dominate the fate of thousands of soul masters was something he had never possessed before.

This is not a constraint, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, his only chance to stand at the pinnacle of power and realize his ambitions, which he would never miss.

An overwhelming sense of ecstasy surged from the depths of my heart, sweeping through my limbs and bones.

Yue Guan's tense and anxious face completely relaxed. He bowed deeply and said excitedly, "I will obey Your Majesty's orders! I will do my utmost to manage all affairs of the Spirit Hall and will never fail Your Majesty's trust!"

The ghost beside him was also greatly shocked, a burning light flashing in his turbid eyes. His life trajectory was almost identical to Yue Guan's: humble origins, half a lifetime in hiding, holding a high position but always being controlled by others, possessing great strength but being restrained.

This sudden and important responsibility was also an unparalleled opportunity for him. He was unwilling and would not miss the chance to take charge of the vast Spirit Hall and stand at the top of the continent's power structure.

Ghostly bowed deeply, his hoarse voice filled with passion and determination: "Your Majesty, I swear to follow you to the death, and I will work hand in hand with Yue Guan to stabilize the foundation of the Spirit Hall and manage all affairs on the continent!"

Seeing their sincere submission, Yang Jian nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. The two were reliable and capable, and now that they were willing to take on worldly affairs, he could finally free himself up to devote himself entirely to cultivation and sorting out the situation on the continent.

"Do your jobs well, and I won't treat you unfairly."

With that simple promise, Yang Jian said no more.

With a slight sway of his body and a surge of soul power, he rose into the air like a gentle breeze and vanished in an instant at the end of the layers of palaces, his speed too fast to be detected.

After Yang Jian's aura completely dissipated, Yue Guan slowly straightened up, looked up at the end of the void, and couldn't help but show a strong smile on his face, his eyes full of high spirits.

After a lifetime of lying low, finally seizing power, the exhilaration of this state of mind is far more satisfying than any breakthrough in cultivation.

The black mist surrounding the ghost beside him softened a bit, and his usually gloomy face relaxed for once, revealing a genuine joy in his heart.

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High above the clouds, Yang Jian stood against the wind, looking down at the vast Douluo Continent below, his expression calm and distant.

The mundane affairs of the Spirit Hall have been properly settled, and the entire continent seems to be under control. However, Yang Jian knows in his heart that this is by no means true unification.

Although the human territory has been completely integrated and there is no longer any conflict, there is still a huge race on the continent that cannot be ignored—the Soul Beasts.

The conflict between humans and spirit beasts has existed since the birth of the continent, lasting for tens of thousands of years without ever ending.

Survival of the fittest is the core natural law of this world.

Yang Jian never intended to completely slaughter and exterminate all soul beasts.

Once soul beasts become extinct, the circulation of soul power on the continent will be broken, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will gradually dry up, and the entire cultivation system will completely collapse. This is a major taboo that goes against the laws of nature.

What he wanted was never to exterminate them, but rather to have checks and balances.

Restraining all spirit beasts from wantonly slaughtering humans and invading human territory, forming a balanced coexistence between humans and beasts, and ending the millennia-long chaos of slaughter, is the true way to unify the continent.

The most important gathering place for soul beasts on the continent is the Star Dou Great Forest.

This place boasts the most profound spiritual beast clan heritage on the continent, with the Silver Dragon King presiding over its central location.

The Silver Dragon King possesses the essence of the Dragon God, with unfathomable and vast power, making him the absolute ruler of the current soul beast race.

With Yang Jian's current cultivation level, if he rashly enters the Star Dou Great Forest, he may not be able to reliably suppress his opponent.

If a deadly battle breaks out, it will most likely result in mutual destruction, which would be a losing proposition.

To be on the safe side, he temporarily set aside the Starry Sky Forest and did not rashly touch it.

Instead of tackling the toughest challenges head-on, it's better to proceed gradually.

First, subdue the other major gathering places of soul beasts, accumulate strength and hone combat power. Once your cultivation reaches the peak of Title Douluo, then march into the Star Dou Great Forest and establish your dominance over the entire region.

With his thoughts settled, Yang Jian fixed his gaze on the vast southwest direction.

That's the direction of Sunset Forest.

Sunset Forest is far less powerful than Star Dou Great Forest. It lacks top-tier divine beasts and its strongest soul beast is a golden earth dragon king that is nearing the 100,000-year bottleneck, so its combat power is limited.

With his current strength, suppressing and restraining them would be effortless for him.

They can leave whenever they want, without hesitation.

Yang Jian's soul power suddenly erupted beneath his feet, and his figure transformed into a streak of light, tearing through the sky as he sped toward Sunset Forest at extreme speed.

The wind howled along the way, the clouds receded, and the scenery of mountains and rivers changed rapidly. In just a few dozen breaths, he traversed thousands of miles of territory and came into view the endless, vast sea of ​​trees in the Sunset Forest.

The Sunset Forest is perpetually bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. Its lush vegetation and rich soul energy permeate the entire forest, creating a unique environment that has nurtured countless earth and rock-type soul beasts.

The closer you get to the heart of the forest, the heavier and more oppressive the earth's aura becomes, faintly revealing a domineering and ferocious beastly power.

Yang Jian slowly descended, hovering above the core of Sunset Forest, his invisible pressure quietly spreading out.

There was no earth-shattering momentum, no dazzling soul power phenomenon, but the absolute suppressive power of this top expert was like an invisible mountain, overwhelming the entire forest.

The large and small spirit beasts that used to roam, forage, play, and fight in the forest trembled and went limp the moment the oppressive aura descended, and they didn't even have the courage to raise their heads.

The low-level soul beasts collapsed to the ground, trembling in fear, while the mid- and high-level soul beasts fled in panic towards the depths. In just a few breaths, the once bustling core of the forest became empty and deathly silent, as all the soul beasts concealed themselves and fled.

Chapter 249 Golden Earth Dragon King

"Roar--!!!"

Suddenly, a deep, heavy dragon roar, filled with extreme anger and resentment, exploded from the deepest part of the forest.

The roar shook the surrounding area, the earth trembled violently, and towering ancient trees swayed wildly, their leaves flying everywhere. Thick earth-elemental soul power surged from the ground, condensing into a fierce and powerful beastly might, attempting to resist Yang Jian's oppressive aura.

The next moment, the earth suddenly cracked open, and countless pieces of rock and soil shot into the sky.

A colossal body covered in shimmering golden scales slowly emerged from the abyss beneath the earth.

This is the absolute ruler of Sunset Forest, the Golden Earth Dragon King.

It is nearly a hundred feet long, with a robust and muscular body. Every scale is like refined gold, shining brightly in the afterglow of the setting sun, gleaming with a heavy and hard metallic luster.

The dragon's thick claws were deeply embedded in the earth, and each movement caused the ground to tremble. The dragon's head was ferocious and powerful, and its eyes were piercing, revealing extreme ferocity and arrogance.

Its cultivation has reached 99,999 years, and it has been stuck at the bottleneck of 100,000 years for countless years. It is only one step away from transforming into a dragon and becoming a 100,000-year soul beast.

It has been ruling the Sunset Forest for many years and has long since developed intelligence that is no weaker than that of a human titled Douluo. It is meticulous and has domineering combat power. Its only regret is that it has not been able to break through the bottleneck and speak human language.

The Golden Earth Dragon King hovered in mid-air, its massive body exuding an extremely oppressive aura. It stared intently at Yang Jian, its eyes filled with vigilance and rage.

Its territory was blatantly invaded, and its people were intimidated and fled. This humiliation was intolerable to the creature that had dominated this place for countless years.

Yang Jian stood quietly in mid-air, his expression calm and composed as he faced the top-tier soul beast. He stated his purpose directly: "I have come here today not to hunt, nor to seize the ring."

"From this day forward, you must restrain all the spirit beasts in the forest, keep them in line, and not allow them to recklessly break out of the forest to invade human territory or slaughter human spirit masters. If you manage your tribe to stay here peacefully, I can guarantee the safe survival of all the spirit beasts in Sunset Forest."

The words were blunt and carried an unquestionable, commanding tone.

But to the Golden Earth Dragon King, these words were an extreme provocation and humiliation.

It is the sole overlord of Sunset Forest, always the one who bullies others and controls everything; no one has ever dared to trespass into its territory and issue orders to it.

The mere humans, attempting to enslave and control its race, thoroughly enraged the proud and arrogant Golden Dragon King.

Its eyes blazed with fury, and its golden earth-elemental soul power exploded, unleashing its overwhelming ferocity. Its once calm aura instantly transformed into a violent and savage one.

The power of earth and rock gathered around him, and the dragon head was raised high. It let out another violent dragon roar that shook the mountains and forests, demonstrating its attitude of never obeying and never compromising.

The next second, the Golden Earth Dragon King launched a fierce attack. Its massive dragon body, carrying thousands of rocks and pebbles, crashed into Yang Jian like a golden meteor.

The dragon claw tore through the sky, carrying an overbearing power that could shatter everything. The claw wind was fierce, and the rocks and soil churned. The heavy earth elemental power sealed off the entire space, determined to crush the arrogant humans before it under its claws.

Faced with this fierce attack that was enough to severely injure an ordinary Title Douluo, Yang Jian remained calm and composed, his eyes showing no emotion, and his hand gestures were casual and gentle.

He felt a slight sense of helplessness. In the end, reason could not persuade the ferocious beast that dominated the area. Only absolute strength could make it completely submit.

Since the other party insisted on fighting, he took action to suppress them and establish his authority with absolute strength.

Yang Jian casually raised his hand, and a faint golden soul power surged gently in his palm. There were no earth-shattering phenomena, no complicated soul skills, only the purest and most extreme soul power crushing.

Boom! ...

The invisible soul power instantly crushed everything. The Golden Earth Dragon King's ferocious charge, unleashing all its strength, was utterly futile against this power, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

The power of the earth and rocks dissipated instantly, and the fierce dragon claw attack was completely thwarted.

An irresistible and terrifying force struck the Golden Earth Dragon King, instantly denting and deforming its hard scales. Its massive body suddenly lost all power and, as if crushed by a mountain, plummeted to the ground.

Bang! ! !

The enormous body crashed down, creating a deep crater. The earth collapsed violently, and countless cracks spread wildly in all directions from the crater's center.

The Golden Earth Dragon King trembled violently, his body firmly imprisoned at the bottom of the pit, his soul power completely sealed and suppressed, unable to be mobilized at all.