Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

"The Elephant Armor Sect still has a chance. They joined the Spirit Hall a long time ago. This selection conference is hosted by the Spirit Hall, and the Elephant Armor Sect is quite strong, so they still have a chance."

"That's right, that's right. This selection conference is hosted by the Spirit Hall, so there's bound to be some bias. The positions of the three upper sects will definitely change this time."

"Two of the three upper sects are now ruined. The Haotian Sect has closed its mountain, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect exists in name only. I heard that some of its juniors are active outside and cannot participate in the conference at all."

"The Clear Sky Sect may not know, but the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect really has no chance. Who told them to provoke that Holy Son of the Spirit Hall? Speaking of which, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the luckiest."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is pragmatic, and their strength is also strong enough. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which could only reach the Soul Saint level, was already very strong. Now it can reach the Nine-Ring Title Douluo level. It truly deserves the title of the number one auxiliary martial soul in the world."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has a good chance of becoming the leader of the seven major sects. In fact, with their current strength, even if the Haotian School were to come out of seclusion, they would not be able to compete with them."

"That's hard to say. It's said that people from the Haotian Sect have also come to Longxing City. If this news is true, then there's going to be quite a show."

"The Upper Three Sects are too far removed from us. The Lower Four Sects are more practical. This time, it is said that the reclusive Star Crown Sect has also emerged. This is the strongest sect in our Star Luo Empire."

"The Star Crown Sect had a conflict with the White Tiger Royal Family back then, and had no choice but to go into seclusion. If it weren't for that, how could my Star Luo Empire not even have one of the three upper sects?"

"The Wind Sword and Fire Leopard from the four lower sects have also arrived. The White Tiger Sect did not send anyone, but the Black Tiger Sect, which has always had a strained relationship with them, sent people."

"This is truly a gathering of powerful figures! There are already more than thirty well-known Soul Douluo experts who have appeared. Who knows how many more will show up? It's going to be very exciting."

"It's really lively. So many powerful people have gathered together. I wonder how many powerful people are participating. They can make a name for themselves in this conference and become famous in one battle."

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Around the Martial Soul Plaza, a cacophony of voices rose and fell, a cacophony of opinions. Too many Soul Master forces had come to Dragon Rising City; Soul Douluo powerhouses, rarely seen in the past, were now appearing one after another as if they were free, naturally making everyone even more eager to see how the tournament would progress.

In the Martial Soul Plaza, the selection process for the seven major sects is proceeding smoothly so far, thanks to the support of the Martial Soul Main Hall.

There are indeed quite a few forces participating in the selection of the new seven major sects of the Spirit Hall this time. In addition to the original seven major members such as Seven Treasures, Elephant Armor, Wind Sword and Fire Leopard, there are also forces behind some advanced spirit master academies.

In addition, the Spirit Hall supports the Holy Dragon Sect, which replaced the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect; the reclusive Star Crown Sect; the hidden Clear Sky Sect; the White Tiger Sect, which supports the Star Luo Royal Family; and the Black Tiger Sect, which is at odds with the White Tiger Sect. Many other forces have gathered here.

At this time, all the major sects that openly wanted to participate in the competition had arrived, among which the Elephant Armor Sect, led by Hu Yanzhen, had the strongest momentum.

This leader of the four lower sects, who had long ago pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall, wanted to further solidify the Elephant Armor Sect's reputation and was now aiming to challenge for a place among the top three sects.

"Hahaha, Elder Tuoba, it's been a long time! I didn't expect you to come this time as well."

After Hu Yanzhen of the Elephant Armor Sect arrived, he approached the Spirit Hall's camp and showed particular enthusiasm when he saw the group from the Holy Dragon Sect.

The Holy Dragon Clan, with its White Armor Earth Dragon Martial Soul, and the Elephant Armor Clan, with its Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul, have a long-standing relationship. The Elephant Armor Clan initially connected with the Spirit Hall by following the path of the White Armor Earth Dragon Clan.

"Brother Huyan, it's been a long time."

Tuoba hope, the former elder of the Spirit Hall and the current sect leader of the Holy Dragon Sect, was quite amiable when he saw Hu Yanzhen, because they needed the support of the Elephant Armor Sect for the upcoming Seven Great Election.

The seven major sects in the Soul Master world are never chosen arbitrarily. Instead, the strength of each sect's martial soul and overall strength are carefully considered, with the focus on the characteristics of the martial soul, in order to select the best in each field.

The Clear Sky Sect is the number one weapon spirit, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the number one support spirit, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect is the number one beast spirit, and the Elephant Armor Sect is the number one defensive spirit...

These sects' flagship spirits are indeed the best in their respective fields in terms of comprehensive capabilities. It is precisely because of this authority that these seven sects have been able to have a huge influence in the spirit master world, and even once rivaled the Spirit Hall.

Now that the Spirit Hall is preparing to reorganize the Seven Great Sects, it will inevitably have to choose obedient sects to replace the original Seven Great Sects. Among them, the positions vacated by the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect are the most difficult to handle.

These two, respectively claiming to be the pinnacle of Beast Martial Soul and Weapon Martial Soul, may be a bit of an exaggeration, but they are indeed very powerful Soul Master forces. Ordinary Soul Master families and sects really don't have the ability to replace them.

However, there are many powerful figures in the Spirit Hall. While none can truly overpower the Clear Sky Sect, replacing the original Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect would allow the White Armor Earth Dragon Clan to give it a try, and it could also be considered as a way for the Holy Dragon Sect to get revenge.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please be quiet."

On the central platform of the bustling Spirit Hall Plaza, a series of steady voices rang out. Seeing that it was someone from the Spirit Hall speaking, all the spirit masters lowered their voices. No one was foolish enough to try to attract attention at this moment.

"Today, the Martial Soul Hall of Longxing City has been ordered to preside over the selection conference for the seven major sects. We hope that everyone can cooperate well."

After the bishop of the Dragon Rising City Martial Soul Main Hall took the stage, he spoke loudly. However, looking at so many powerful figures above the Soul Saint level below, this Soul Emperor bishop was still a little nervous. So he didn't waste any words and quickly got to the point.

"The situation on the mainland is changing. The Haotian Sect has gone into seclusion, and the Blue Lightning Overlord Sect has disbanded. The seven major sects exist in name only. So today, the main task is to select a suitable sect to replace these two sects."

The victor will replace the original two sects, and then, together with the remaining five of the original seven sects, will accept challenges from all other sects. Finally, the ranking of the new seven sects will be decided…

After speaking for a while, the Bishop of Longxing City finally announced the selection rules for the new Seven Great Councils. The selection rules were simple and straightforward: a contest.

All Soul Master factions that aspire to replace Haotian and Landian can step onto the arena to showcase their skills, demonstrate their Martial Soul and strength, and let everyone see if they are qualified to replace them.

"Huyan Li of the Elephant Armor Sect, please enlighten me."

A powerful whistle rang out in the arena. When the figure landed on the stage, the entire plaza trembled violently. After landing, the person looked around, cupped his hands in a fist salute to the many powerful figures present, and spoke loudly.

A deep, resonant voice echoed throughout the venue. The person who appeared was somewhat unexpected; it turned out to be Huyan Li, the young sect leader of the Elephant Armor Sect.

Many eyes turned to Hu Yanzhen below the stage, secretly thinking that this guy was really ambitious. With his entry into the new top seven being almost certain, he actually thought of replacing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect with the Elephant Armor Sect to become the number one beast spirit sect in the world.

After Hu Yanli entered the arena, there was a moment of deathly silence. Some of the strong fighters who originally wanted to go on stage and show their skills were having second thoughts.

The sect selection arena battles don't start with veteran powerhouses; the initial tests are always done by younger players, giving them a chance to shine.

The one who is currently on the field, Hu Yanli, is not considered to have a very high cultivation level. He is only a high-level Soul King. However, he is a Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul cultivator who possesses a Soul Bone, and his defensive power is terrifyingly strong.

According to the unspoken rules of arena battles, before a senior expert personally enters the arena, the age difference between the defenders and challengers should not exceed five years, which makes many sects back down.

Hu Yanli's strength is average, but his defense is too strong. Among the younger generation of strong fighters, there are not many who can break through his defense in a one-on-one fight on the stage.

"Tuoba Hong of the Holy Dragon Sect, please enlighten me."

Just as the scene fell into an eerie calm, another figure suddenly fell into the arena. When this person entered the arena, the square and the surrounding area were shaken again, and when everyone saw what this person looked like, they were all shocked.

The one who leaped onto the arena to challenge Hu Yanli was none other than Tuoba Hong, a renowned member of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation and possessing a top-tier True Dragon Martial Soul.

"Brother Tuoba, please."

Hu Yanli was shocked when he saw Tuoba Hong, but he didn't say much. He took the lead in completing the Martial Soul Possession, and his already tall body suddenly grew even larger, with five soul rings of yellow, purple, and black constantly pulsating.

"Roar~~~"

Without further ado, Tuoba Hong let out a loud dragon roar, and his body radiated a rich, earthy yellow light. The powerful aura of a true dragon mixed with earth-attribute energy surged down on Huyan Li, instantly turning his chubby face bright red.

Huyan Li was very strong, and his defense was among the best of his peers. It was just a pity that he was facing Tuoba Hong.

Tuoba Hong's Diamond Sacred Dragon Martial Soul and Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul are both earth-attribute, so they are inherently superior to each other. In addition, the dragon race is the leader of all soul beasts, and the dragon's might can restrain many other martial souls.

With a superior martial spirit and a vastly different strength, Hu Yanli was naturally unable to hold on.

"Boom!"

On the stage, as Tuoba Hong unleashed a powerful punch, Hu Yanli was sent flying without even being able to block a single blow, a scene that naturally shocked many.

Chapter 446 Two Battles

"It's really pointless for everyone to come one by one. If you want a spot, just come up on stage. Who else is there?"

Tuoba Hong, having defeated Huyan Lihou with a single punch, was filled with pride and swagger, gazing down at the group of powerful figures below as he uttered boastful words.

Some seasoned veterans naturally wouldn't take this minor provocation to heart, but the Soul Master forces aspiring to become one of the Seven Great Sects wouldn't remain inactive.

One after another, figures leaped onto the high platform, and numerous powerful beast martial spirits appeared on the arena, vying to make their moves. These individuals were mostly under forty years old, neither significantly older nor younger.

This is mainly because the little fat boy's talent is truly too amazing. He is a Soul Emperor in his twenties, and his combat power is still incredibly strong. His peers who can stand up to him are all in the Spirit Hall. So if you want to suppress him, you can only find some older people.

Even among the top-tier Soul Master forces, Soul Emperor level experts are not as common as cabbages. Those who can participate now are basically the middle-generation successors that various Soul Master forces have been striving to cultivate.

"The Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall is indeed terrifying. This person is so strong, but it is said that he is not even among the top three in the Spirit Hall this generation."

"Times are changing too fast. Young people today are generally very strong, and their conditions are much better than ours in the past. But those from the Spirit Hall are indeed stronger."

"Yes, the Golden Generation truly lives up to its name. That Spirit Hall Holy Son, who was famous throughout the continent, is probably already at the level of a Soul Douluo. He's really terrifying."

"Not to mention the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, even the Holy Maiden recently appointed by the Spirit Hall is an unattainable existence."

"The Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall? It's said that her name is Hu Liena, and she's the sister of Xie Yue, the youngest recipient of the Purple Record Medal of the Spirit Hall."

“These young people are all terrifying. The Holy Dragon Sect is already quite strong. With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect not leaving the mountain, what other sect can compete with them for the number one beast spirit in the world?”

"We can't compete with them. Even if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan were to reappear, they still wouldn't be able to compete. They have the Spirit Hall behind them."

"That's not quite true. If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan really comes out of seclusion, they might be able to maintain their status, but at most they can only hold out for a few decades. When the one on the arena breaks through to the title level, Blue Lightning will still be eliminated, because the other person's martial soul is stronger."

"That's true. The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex is just an ordinary true dragon, while the Diamond Sacred Dragon has a domain. It even fought a cross-level battle in the Elite Tournament."

……

Outside the Martial Soul Plaza, countless powerful Soul Masters watched Tuoba Hong display his might on the arena and whispered among themselves about Tuoba Hong and the Holy Dragon Sect.

Most people were smart enough to know that since the Holy Dragon Sect had separated from the Spirit Hall, it was destined to be one of the top three sects. So they spoke politely and discussed matters in favor of the Holy Dragon Sect.

However, not everyone was satisfied with the Spirit Hall. In one corner of the square, a group of men in black cloaks were whispering and discussing among themselves.

"Big brother, are these guys from the Spirit Hall really that strong?"

In a corner outside the square, Tang Xiao and Tang Yuehua, disguised, stood observing the arena. Although Tang Yuehua had good eyesight, she was not a Soul Master after all and could not see through many things on the arena, so she quietly asked her older brother Tang Xiao.

Tang Xiao, a level 97 Super Douluo, was arguably the most powerful cultivator in the entire arena, and his insight was naturally far beyond that of ordinary people. Carefully observing Tuoba Hong, who had easily defeated numerous Soul Emperors on the arena, Tang Xiao's brows furrowed, his expression far from calm.

He sighed inwardly upon hearing his sister's question and replied softly, "This young man from the Spirit Hall is indeed very strong. None of my generation from the Clear Sky Sect can match him."

"Brother, aren't you praising him too much? He's not the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall."

Tang Yuehua was also a little surprised to hear Tang Xiao say this. She had been a fan of her brother since she was a child and always believed that her family's Clear Sky Hammer martial soul was the strongest. Hearing her brother say this, she couldn't quite accept it.

"Ahem, actually, Tang Long and Tang Hu's cultivation and talent are quite good, but our Haotian Sect was forced to close its mountains, and various cultivation resources were somewhat lacking, which delayed them."

When Tang Xiao was having some trouble explaining, the Second Elder with Long Eyebrows, the head of the five elders of Haotian, whispered an explanation behind him and his sister.

However, his explanation only slightly boosted the morale of his own side. In reality, he didn't really believe these words himself, but he still had to say them to maintain appearances.

Just as the Haotian Sect members were discussing quietly, the situation on the arena gradually became clear.

With his martial spirit fully activated, his domain possessed, and numerous powerful soul skills, Tuoba Hong swept across the entire arena against multiple opponents, eliminating all challengers without even breaking a sweat.

"Everyone, if there are no objections, then our Holy Dragon Sect will take this spot."

A figure suddenly appeared on the field. It was Tuoba hope, the current sect master of the Holy Dragon Sect. As he spoke, his powerful aura at the level of a Title Douluo was released and dominated the entire field.

The grandfather and grandson duo, one dominating the entire scene and the other exuding an overwhelming aura, immediately deterred many Soul Master factions.

Many forces in the Soul Master world want to replace the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan and join the ranks of the Upper Three Clans, but there are not many that are truly powerful. The strength displayed by the Holy Dragon Clan is enough to make most people hesitate.

Everyone understands the rules for these seven selections: first, the younger generation takes turns competing, which gives them a chance to shine.

After the winner is decided, if any forces are still dissatisfied, the older generation can also step in. When the initial seven major sects were selected, it was by having the older generation of strong individuals step in to determine the winner.

However, the strength displayed by the Holy Dragon Sect is overwhelming. None of the middle-aged and young powerhouses below the Soul Saint level are a match for Tuoba Hong. In fact, there are very few truly reclusive Title Douluos in the Douluo Continent, and very few can compete with Tuoba hope.

Because this was the case, the Holy Dragon Sect had an absolute advantage, and naturally, they secured the first spot.

"Everyone, since no one has any objections, then the first beast spirit of the new generation will be the Diamond Holy Dragon Spirit of the Holy Dragon Sect."