Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

The crying and fuss of the women and children completely broke down the Haotian Sect disciples. One or two of them who were originally stubborn were filled with fear and despair when they saw their families being brought to the field.

All eyes turned to Tang Xiao, this time not to urge him to resist, but to his yearning for life. It was as if mountains were pressing down on Tang Xiao, forcing him to bend over.

"Haotian Sect admits defeat."

Tang Xiao ultimately chose to yield, not only to preserve the Haotian Sect, but also because he genuinely did not want to continue sacrificing himself.

Chapter 452 The Star Luo Army

"Your Haotian Sect isn't so inflexible, is it, Tang Xiao..."

Yan looked at Tang Xiao, who was standing with his head down, and shook his head, saying, "It would have been so much better if you had done this earlier. Why did you have to fight like this? Only you guys are suffering..."

Yan made sarcastic remarks, but in reality, this was the situation he wanted to see. Only when the Haotian Sect was completely crippled would he hold back a little and show some magnanimity.

The strength and foundation of the Haotian Sect are too great. As one of the three upper sects, it can easily defeat the other two sects plus the four lower sects combined. This is without even considering Tang Hao, Tang Chen, Tang San and others.

If the powerful Clear Sky Sect isn't crippled, and the Spirit Hall dares to keep it, they can only wait to be betrayed sometime in the future.

Therefore, from the very beginning, those five old guys from the first generation were destined to die. This was to make an example of them and let all sects, including the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, understand the Spirit Hall's methods and determination.

After this battle, Tang Xiao was also half-crippled. Let alone continue to improve, he would be lucky to be able to maintain the combat power of a Title Douluo.

Using these family members also completely broke the backbone of these second, third, and fourth generation disciples. Although they hated the Spirit Hall even more, it left them with knots and resentments, making it extremely difficult for them to break through in the future.

The Haotian Sect that survived in this way no longer poses any threat. It is impossible for it to recover its vitality and potential without going through fifty or sixty years and two or three generations.

However, by the time the Spirit Hall has stabilized the situation on the continent and may even be developing other continents, what difference will it make if the Clear Sky Sect shows any signs of regaining its former glory?

"Let them go!"

Yan's words made Tang Xiao and the others lower their heads. He didn't intend to make things difficult for them any further and waved his hand to have the group of Spirit Hall experts release the Clear Sky Sect's family members.

These family members were terrified when they were brought over. After being released, they rushed to their respective relatives and embraced each other, weeping.

"Sweetie, sweetie, I'm so glad you're okay."

Yan shuddered at the heart-wrenching cries of the grown man next to him, but he didn't laugh at it; after all, everyone has family.

He turned his head slightly and looked at the guy who had made the crying sound. He seemed to recognize him. He was one of the two outstanding third-generation disciples of the Haotian Sect who had been sent by Tang Xiao to sweep the arena. I think his name was Tang Hu.

At this moment, this rough-looking man in his thirties was holding a girl of about eleven or twelve years old tightly in his arms. The girl was quite pretty.

Yan couldn't help but take a second look. The little girl in Tang Hu's arms must be his daughter. She had two cute little braids on her head and looked about twelve or thirteen years old. Her delicate face was full of tears. Noticing Yan's gaze, she couldn't help but shrink her thin body.

"father!"

The little girl probably sensed fear and instinctively called out to her father in a timid voice. Tang Hu followed his daughter's gaze and saw Yan. He was also filled with fear, but his love for his daughter prevented him from backing down. He held his daughter in his arms and watched Yan warily.

Yan looked at the father and daughter, slowly walked forward, and stood in front of them, examining them closely.

His actions infuriated and terrified the Haotian Sect disciples. They looked at each other, but none dared to step forward. Even the Haotian disciples who were slightly closer to Tang Hu and his daughter subconsciously moved aside.

Although Yan's gaze was merely appraising, the sheer power he had displayed in that battle had already shattered the morale of the Haotian Sect.

Under his gaze, Tang Hu was furious but dared not make a move. The little girl's face was filled with fear, her bright eyes were full of tears, and her slender body clung tightly to her father.

"Little girl, what's your name?"

Yan didn't make many moves, but looked at the girl and asked softly, his voice gentle and mild, showing no trace of the ruthlessness he had shown during the previous battle.

The little girl glanced at her father. Tang Hu's gaze towards Yan was still wary, but seeing the little girl looking at him, he hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"My name is Tang Tiantian. You can, you can call me Tiantian."

The little girl was still afraid of Yan, but perhaps Tang Hu's gaze encouraged her, and since Yan wasn't that scary now, she still timidly replied.

"Tang Tiantian, what a nice name."

Yan looked at the pure-eyed girl in front of him, smiled, and extended his palm. The girl suddenly shrank back, and Tang Hu's body trembled. He immediately shielded Tang Tiantian behind him.

Although Yan is now showing a gentle demeanor, Tang Hu dares not gamble. This is his daughter, the most precious bond in his life, and he is unwilling to take any risks, even if such an action would lead to his utter ruin.

Yan's hand froze in mid-air. Looking at the father and daughter in front of him who were afraid of him, the smile on his face faded a little, but he still managed to maintain it. "Am I that scary?"

Perhaps so. In your eyes, I am probably an utterly wicked person, but that's just how the world works..."

His next words seemed to be an explanation of his actions, or perhaps a speech to himself. He calmly withdrew his hand, making no further moves.

"Uncle, Uncle is bad. You just hit Sweetie's dad."

Perhaps it was Yan's actions that gave the little girl some courage. She timidly poked her head out and whispered, her eyes filled with fear and caution, but without much hostility.

"I did do it, but you don't understand yet. Only this way could your father survive. Never mind, why bother telling you all this? Young girls are much better."

Yan smiled again. The little girl's innocence and purity were always endearing. This child, who had always lived in a secluded sect, was indeed different from ordinary soul masters who struggled outside.

At the age of twelve or thirteen, in any Soul Master Academy, one is already quite independent, and some even have children. How could one have such an innocent appearance?

Perhaps most people in this world mature early; by the age of twelve or thirteen, they almost all have very mature thoughts.

There are very few girls like this little girl in front of me. Not to mention this life, there are very few in my past life. But when I was in elementary school, there were quite a few innocent girls like this who could trick me into kissing them with lollipops. So many memories.

A hint of nostalgia flickered in Yan's eyes. The little girl Tang Tiantian reminded him of his past life, and also gave him a moment of relief and relaxation.

He has lived under pressure ever since he came into this world. In order to live, to live better, and to reach the highest or even higher position, he has been scheming and plotting. Now that even the Haotian Sect is no longer a threat, he can finally relax for a moment.

A relaxed smile spread across Yan's face. Then, he placed a palm on Tang Hu's shoulder, and a burst of flame instantly flowed through his entire body.

Tang Hu felt completely refreshed and had boundless energy. Not only were his injuries fully healed, but his soul power had also returned to its peak.

With his strength fully restored, Tang Hu felt a sense of relief, but subconsciously glanced at Yan, revealing a hint of surprise and doubt. He strongly suspected that the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall had ulterior motives.

"A great war is about to begin. The affairs of Xingluo must come to an end. Longxing City will become a battlefield. This is the last war between Soul Masters and Nobles."

Yan's gaze swept past Tang Hu and his daughter and looked towards the southern sky, where a dark cloud was spreading, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

He patted Tang Hu on the shoulder, as if giving him some instructions, "Protect your daughter well. If a real fight breaks out, the Spirit Hall may not be able to protect every corner of the city. There will always be ambitious people who want to cause trouble."

The future of the Haotian Sect is in your own hands. If you don't want to be completely destroyed, then be smart for now.

As he said these words, he glanced at Tang Xiao one last time, then led a group of Spirit Hall experts to leave in preparation for the next major battle, the real war.

"uncle."

Just as Yan passed by Tang Hu and his daughter, Tang Tiantian suddenly mustered up the courage to peek out and call out to him. Yan stopped in his tracks, and behind him came the little girl's words of gratitude, "Thank you for curing Tiantian's father, thank you uncle."

Yan turned around, smiled at the little girl, and waved his hand, saying in a long voice, "I'm not some uncle, I'm not that old..."

He laughed as he said this, waved his hand behind him, and continued on his way. After meeting up with Tuoba Hong and the others, they headed towards the South Gate.

"Big brother, are you alright?"

After Yan and Tuoba Hong left, the scene became noisy again. Tang Yuehua, who had been hiding in the crowd, rushed to her elder brother. Looking at Tang Xiao, who looked haggard and seemed to have lost his spirit, her eyes were full of heartache.

"It's alright, that guy isn't planning to go too far."

Tang Xiao shook his head and, with Tang Yuehua's help, managed to stand up. His gaze was fixed on the direction Yan and the others had left in, and he said in a deep voice, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be the Star Luo Emperor leading his army here."

Hearing Tang Xiao's words, Tang Yuehua had a new idea in mind. "Brother, the Star Luo Emperor's army is pressing in, so what should we do..."

"Yuehua, there's no chance. We never had a chance from the beginning."

Tang Xiao shook his head. "The Holy Son of the Spirit Hall wouldn't do anything without being sure of success. Whether it's us or the Star Luo Army, we're probably all within his expectations. His last words were directed at us, warning us not to act recklessly."

"Brother, so you're saying you don't have a high opinion of the Star Luo Empire?"

Tang Yuehua's expression shifted slightly. She glanced tentatively at Tang Xiao, then her gaze swept over the crowd and landed on Tang Tiantian, who was whispering to Tang Hu. A hint of something unreadable appeared in her eyes. "Big brother, since Star Luo won't work, then Spirit Hall..."

"Let's go and take a look too."

Tang Xiao glanced around and noticed that forces like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Elephant Armor School, which had pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall, were already arranging for their spirit masters to head south of the city. After a moment's thought, he nodded in agreement.

Chapter 453 A Million-Strong Army Hunts Dragons

"Boss, that girl from the Haotian Sect seems to be staring at you the whole time. Maybe you need a change of pace!"

In the south of Longxing City, Yan, along with the chubby boy Tuoba Hong and a group of powerful members of the Spirit Hall, were heading towards the south gate. The chubby boy, unable to resist his tendency to be cheeky, probably dared to tease Yan, seeing that he was in a good mood.

"I think you've been having too much free time lately. Are you planning to try grilling baby dragons again?"

Yan glanced at Tuoba Hong's groin, and the chubby boy trembled, not daring to say anything more. It was a past he couldn't bear to recall.

This fat guy was always lazy, and after completing his martial soul evolution, he even got a little arrogant, and then Yan gave him a good beating for a while.

Yan's method was simple: he threw a ball of fire at the guy, specifically targeting his groin area. His flames were powerful enough to burn any clothing.

Tuoba Hong has high defense, but it still hurts. Every time he has this experience, his lower body suffers. After a few times, he is left with psychological trauma.

The chubby boy quickly admitted defeat, "No, no, boss, I was just joking!"

"It's best if you don't dare. Don't make jokes like that. Putting aside these trivial matters now, if something really happens in the future, just for what you said, you'd be lucky to get a beating."

Yan glanced at Tuoba Hong and warned him that Tang Tiantian reminded him of some happy things from his past life. The little girl was very cute, and this fat man was talking nonsense, which might cause some trouble.

Once Yan reaches this position, even a casual remark from him can attract the attention of countless subordinates, and some might even try to curry favor with him.

"Holy Son".

Just as Yan and Tuoba Hong were talking, they arrived at the south gate of Longxing City. A nimble figure flipped down from the city wall and came to him, bowing with clasped hands.

"Xie Yue, why are we being so polite with each other?"

Yan patted the person in front of him on the shoulder. The person was Xie Yue, Hu Liena's brother, who was one of the people in the Spirit Hall who was closest to Yan.

However, as this guy got older, he became more calculating. He usually acted like a respectful and proper person. Although he was capable, his relationship with Yan had become distant, at least on the surface.

His position certainly required obedient subordinates, but he needed even more close friends. Not to mention that they had known each other since childhood and were close friends, so they should have gotten along very well. However, Xie Yue did not see this as clearly as Fatty Tuoba Hong.

This fat guy had a carefree, laughing demeanor, but he was only this unreliable in front of Yan and his friends. When it came to serious matters, he was actually quite dependable.

Xie Yue, however, always maintained a serious and polite demeanor, both in public and in private. Even Hu Liena said that she felt a sense of distance when she was with her brother, and Yan also felt somewhat at a loss when they were together.

However, he also understood that it wasn't that Xie Yue had any other ideas, but that he had just grown up a bit crookedly. He just needed to find a time to beat up this brother-in-law.

Yan patted Xie Yue on the shoulder, signaling him and Tuoba Hong to follow him. As the three of them led the way up the city wall, Yan asked, "What's the situation outside? The Xingluo army should be arriving soon, right?"

"Holy Son, Yan, according to reports from our scouts outside, the Star Luo Empire's million-strong army is converging on the South Gate from three directions. At the same time, more troops have been discovered outside, not just from Star Luo, but also from the Heavenly Dou forces."

Xie Yue had already compiled the relevant information and reported it as he ascended the city wall with Yan: "The provinces directly under the Tiandou Empire are doing well, but those former kingdoms and duchies have been quite restless lately."

They probably felt that we were unfair and too harsh on them, and they wanted to maintain the absolute privileges they used to have.

"Nana, following your instructions, captured a group of people. Those guys haven't been causing trouble on the surface, but they're secretly even more dissatisfied. This time, they've even amassed a large army to support the Star Luo Empire. Although they haven't directly raised the banner of rebellion, it's practically the same."