Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

Minghua stretched out her hands to support herself against his chest, as if rejecting Yan's suggestion.

"Don't do this, my brother knows it's not good."

"It's not good for your brother to know right now, but you can contact your father." Yan's words surprised Minghua. She had made herself so clear, yet this man was still acting like a stubborn mule. It wasn't good for her brother to know, but he still wanted her to contact her father. What did he mean by that?

What outrageous words! Yan smiled as he looked at the dazed Minghua, and suddenly said, "What! Miss Minghua, is my contact with Caicai to prepare for the top four not a big deal for the Heavenly Evil Sect? If I remember correctly, the Heavenly Evil Sect is also very interested in the Heavenly Pearl Token right now!"

"What...what do you mean by that?" Minghua's trembling body stiffened, and she suddenly raised her shyly lowered head, staring at him with disbelief.

Yan still looked at her with a smile, and pointed to the door over there again.

"What, you still won't invite me into your room for a chat?"

“Let’s go inside and talk.” A complicated expression flashed across Minghua’s face. Then she let Yan pass and walked gracefully toward her room. Yan quickly followed her. After the two went inside, the door closed immediately.

Inside the dark room, Minghua suddenly stopped after entering, preparing to find a candle to light. However, as she stopped abruptly, the guy behind her pressed himself against her without any politeness.

Minghua sensed Yan suddenly pressing close to her, and she instinctively turned around, trying to use her hands to brace herself and struggle to avoid him bumping into her.

Don't let her lively and playful exterior fool you; she's actually a true virgin.

Yan was still moving forward when Minghua suddenly turned around and pushed him. He reacted instinctively, and the two of them bumped into each other. He felt the girl's soft body and was surprised to find that her curves were already quite well-developed.

Ouch! Yan felt good about ambushing her, but Minghua was so startled by his collision that she lost her balance and was about to fall. How could Yan let things develop like this? Almost instinctively, he grabbed her delicate body.

Moreover, whether intentionally or unintentionally, his embrace resulted in his hand landing on the part of the other person's back that was sticking out, creating a seamless and complete contact between them.

Minghua felt a large hand grab her private parts, and then a strong aura surged in, and an aggressive heat spread throughout her body, leaving most of her body powerless to resist.

With a soft moan, Minghua collapsed into Yan's arms. After a brief moment of shock, a surge of anger and shame welled up within her.

"what are you doing?"

"I didn't expect you to stop suddenly either. It was to protect you." Yan's casual explanation certainly didn't satisfy Minghua, but he was already giving the little beauty face by explaining, so even though Minghua was dissatisfied, she could only accept it.

"Let me go." Minghua almost growled. Yan could tell that her shame and anxiety were not an act.

Although the feel was exceptionally good, Yan considered himself a gentleman and this was not the time for him to steal a kiss.

Although the flowers there are absolutely exquisite, like perfectly ripe peaches, we haven't known each other for very long. Forcing it won't satisfy our cravings, so we'll have to savor the sweetness slowly over time.

"You bastard." Yan carefully loosened his grip on her a little, and Minghua immediately exploded, shoving him away and seemingly preparing to throw a tantrum. This time, Yan wouldn't let her get away with it.

"Speak properly." Yan grabbed Minghua's wrists with one hand and snapped his fingers with the other, instantly turning the room brightly lit. At the same time, the door closed at some point.

"You... what exactly is your background?" Minghua was also stunned by the scene before her. She stared at Yan for a long time, completely unable to figure out his background.

Yan released her and sat down to the side.

“My background is not important. What is important is what your Heavenly Evil Cult is going to use to bribe me.” Minghua was about to argue when she cautiously stared at him and said, “What do you mean? What does your deal with the Fei Li Empire have to do with the Heavenly Evil Cult?”

“This originally had nothing to do with the Heavenly Evil Cult, but since you and Mingyu, two direct descendants of the Heavenly Evil Cult, are in the Fei Li team, this matter becomes relevant.” Yan picked up the teapot beside him and poured himself a cup.

"You and Mingyu's father, Mingwu, are the heads of the Heavenly Evil Cult in the Feili Empire. This is a big fish. If this news leaks out, what do you think will happen, given the Heavenly Evil Cult's notorious reputation?" Yan glanced at Minghua with a half-smile, then continued, "Don't worry! I don't mean to fight you to the death. I'm just giving you a warning and hoping to get some benefits in the process. I helped the Feili team win the championship, and your Heavenly Evil Cult will benefit from it. If I didn't know, that would be fine, but if I did, this matter can't be left unresolved. Send a message back; I need some ancient secrets from the Vast Continent. That way, everyone will be happy..."

Chapter 502 Fei Li and Patda

"Is this all you want?"

Inside Minghua's room, the beautiful woman from the Heavenly Evil Sect looked on with disbelief, completely unable to believe that Yan's request was so simple.

The Heavenly Evil Cult is one of the five holy lands of the Vast Continent. Although it is disliked because of its evil nature, this does not affect its strength and foundation.

What Yan wanted were some classic texts and historical records. These kinds of knowledge are indeed valuable, but they are not that valuable either, since they can be reproduced many times, so their value is just so-so.

If Yan helps the Fei Li Empire break into the top four, it won't be difficult for the Tianxie Sect to plant its own people in the Fei Li Empire and leave behind a Heavenly Pearl Token. This is crucial for the Tianxie Sect, which is currently in a precarious situation.

"Do I have many requirements? For now, you only need to meet this one. As for the others, I will personally talk to your leader about them later."

Yan smiled and nodded at Minghua, showing considerable interest in the Heavenly Evil Sect.

As one of the five holy lands of the Vast Continent, no matter how bad their reputation is, they still have considerable resources. Yan, being alone on the Vast Continent, also needs help with his affairs, so this is a perfect match.

At least that's what he thought. As for what the Heavenly Evil Cult might think or do, he didn't care, nor did he need to care. Because his strength was enough to suppress the entire Heavenly Evil Cult, and that was enough.

“You… I can relay your request back to the church, hoping that you can really lead the Felicity team into the top four.”

After remaining silent, Minghua made the same decision as Caicai before, which was quite pragmatic.

“Very good, I look forward to your sincerity.”

Yan smiled, stood up, nodded to Minghua, and before turning to leave, pointed to a certain part of her body, "By the way, that's nice, I like it."

"Pah! So he's a lecherous fellow after all..."

Minghua was taken aback at first, and then, after realizing what he meant, she was both embarrassed and angry. However, after regaining her senses, she couldn't help but act coquettishly. In short, she felt very complicated.

……

On the second day of the Heavenly Bead Competition, outside the base of the Fei Li team, the team members looked at the smiling red-haired guy in front of them, and something seemed off.

Ming Yu, the current captain of the Fei Li team, glanced at Yan, whose eyes were almost squinting into slits, and then turned to Cai Cai, who was leading the team, "Cai Cai, how come I didn't know about the team changing its substitutes?"

Cai Cai glanced at Ming Hua before replying, "Ming Yu, I have already reported this matter. Ming Hua is aware of it. Inviting Yan to join us is to strive for a place in the top four."

Mingyu turned to look at his sister, only to receive Minghua's request, indicating that he should not dwell on the matter for the time being.

Although both Mingyu and Minghua came from the Heavenly Evil Cult, Mingyu's personality was more suited to working in the military, while the matter of contacting the Heavenly Evil Cult was handled by his younger sister, Minghua.

"Okay, as long as we can win and make it to the top four, I can understand."

After thinking for a moment, Ming Yu nodded in agreement. On the way to Zhongtian City, Ming Yu had tried to test Yan but to no avail. He knew that Yan was a master and that with Yan's help, they might be able to break into the top four. That was why he was willing not to pursue the matter further.

Heavenly Pearl Island is a sacred place in the hearts of countless Heavenly Pearl Masters, and the Heavenly Pearl Token can only be obtained by the top four. Everyone wants it, and Ming Yu is no exception. Moreover, as a general, he wants to win even more.

"Yan, welcome to the team."

Mingyu walked up to Yan and extended his hand, which Yan reciprocated. Seeing that their captain, Mingyu, didn't say anything, the others naturally accepted the situation.

After leaving their base, the Fei Li team quickly arrived at Zhongtian Square. Compared to yesterday, Zhongtian Square was much more lively today.

Early in the morning, the area around the square was already packed with people. If it weren't for the special passage arranged by the Zhongtian Empire for the team members from the 24 participating countries, it would have been very difficult for them to reach the competition venue.

Today, there's a noticeably more somber atmosphere at Zhongtian Square. Yesterday's warm-up matches eliminated a group of the weakest teams, and those who can continue to participate today are all quite strong.

Teams from various countries arrived one by one, including the four seeded teams, all of whom were present. These teams ranged from eight to more than ten members; the Fei Li team, including Yan and Cai Cai, had ten members.

When the unfamiliar Yan walked into the lounge where the Fei Li team was located, he couldn't help but attract the attention of other teams, especially the other teams in the same group as them.

Team Emery is considered a top-tier team outside of the four main seeds, and as the second seed in their group, their roster changes naturally attract attention.

Yan had barely sat down when Minghua approached him and whispered, "Yan, the changes to the Feili team's roster require communication with the Zhongtian Empire. Sister Cai will be bringing Zhongtian Empire's experts later, so please keep a low profile."

Yan understood what Minghua was saying. She was giving him a heads-up in case he got angry and caused trouble.

"Don't worry! I'm not someone who doesn't know what's important."

Yan nodded, not caring at all; it was just a small matter anyway.

Just as Yan and Minghua were talking, Cai Cai, the leader of the Fei Li team, walked over with a middle-aged man. When Minghua saw him, she immediately jumped.

"Yan, that person is Shangguan Longyin, the Palace Master of the Tuoyin Palace of the Zhongtian Empire. He is a prominent figure in the Zhongtian Empire, and he is also a powerful figure from the Piaomiao Palace."

Minghua whispered, "The Misty Palace itself is composed of members of the Zhongtian Empire's royal family. Although the Zhongtian Empire is vast, the Shangguan family's throne is as solid as a rock."

Minghua and Yan's conversation wasn't kept secret, and everyone else heard it clearly. When they learned that Shangguan Longyin was the Palace Master of the Zhongtian Empire's Tuoyin Palace, they were all shocked.

The Feli Empire also has a Palace of Imprints, and their Palace Master is a Heavenly King-level expert. The Zhongtian Empire is certainly no weaker than the Feli Empire, so this person must be even more powerful. In other words, this person is most likely a Heavenly King-level expert.

"Don't worry, I understand the situation."

Yan glanced at it briefly before looking away. He didn't care about Shangguan Longyin or anything like that. A ten-bead Heavenly King level was only roughly equivalent to a Title Douluo, and he was no longer an ordinary Title Douluo.

"Yan, this is Senior Shangguan Longyin, the chief referee of this competition."

Before long, Princess Caicai arrived before everyone with Shangguan Longyin and introduced him to Yan first.

"Chief Referee."

Yan stood up and nodded slightly. When he looked at Shangguan Longyin, the latter also glanced at him, but didn't seem to notice anything.

Emperor Shangguan Tianxing of the Zhongtian Empire was gentle and easygoing, but Shangguan Longyin appeared extremely dignified, expressionless, and his sharp gaze swept across the room like a tangible sword.

"Your name is Yan, right? Don't worry, I just need to confirm one thing to ensure the fairness and impartiality of the competition."

Shangguan Longyin nodded slightly to Yan, not caring about his minor breach of etiquette. As he spoke, Shangguan Longyin placed his right hand directly on Yan's shoulder.

His palms instantly turned into a crystal-clear white, which was the Heavenly Dao Power of Heavenly Power, the last of the four levels of Heavenly Power. To reach this level, one must be at least at the Heavenly King level.

In an instant, white light enveloped Yan's entire body. The members of the Fei Li team immediately tensed up, especially Cai Cai, Ming Yu, and Ming Hua. They knew some inside information and were afraid that Yan would be found to have problems.

Mingyu and Minghua were more nervous than the others, not only because they were worried that Yan might have a problem, but also because they were worried that if something went wrong, they might all be investigated, and their identities as members of the Heavenly Evil Cult might be exposed.

The Heavenly Evil Cult is almost universally hated on the mainland, and Shangguan Longyin is said to be one of those who have absolutely no goodwill towards the Heavenly Evil Cult. If he finds out anything wrong with it, then things will be in big trouble.

After a while, Shangguan Longyin slowly withdrew his right palm, his originally serious face showing a hint of gentleness, and then he withdrew his hand.

"He's fine and can be a substitute for the Emery team."

Shangguan Longyin nodded to Cai Cai. He hadn't found the curse seal that the Heavenly Evil Cult required for initiation on Yan. This meant that Yan wasn't a member of the Heavenly Evil Cult, and once that was clear, there was no need to investigate further.

The Haomiao Palace has been strictly investigating the Tianxie Cult in recent Tianzhu Competitions because they are afraid that the Tianxie Cult will infiltrate Tianzhu Island, which could cause a crisis for the Haomiao Palace. As long as they are sure that the person is not a member of the Tianxie Cult, they don't care too much even if there is some secret.

After confirming that Yan was alright, Shangguan Longyin said to Cai Cai, "Your Highness, since there are no problems, I will take my leave now."

"Chief Referee, let me see you off!"

Cai Cai saw Shangguan Longyin off, and only after they left did Ming Yu and Ming Hua, the brother and sister, finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Yan looked at the brother and sister, feeling utterly speechless. "I mean, do you two have to be so scared? If I didn't have some confidence, how could I dare to join your team halfway through?"

Minghua wrinkled her delicate nose and snorted in dissatisfaction, "Hmph! What do you know? If something had really gone wrong just now, it wouldn't just be you who would be finished, we would all be implicated too."

Yan was speechless at their expressions, and at that moment, Cai Cai, who had sent Shangguan Longyin away, returned.

Cai Cai's expression was somewhat solemn. "Everyone, if we win this round, our opponents for the next round are basically already determined."

"Sister Cai, is there a problem with our next opponent?"

Anyone could tell that Cai Cai was acting strangely, but few dared to ask her directly. Ming Hua was one of them.

"If we win this round, we'll face the Baida Empire team next round."

Cai Cai was silent for a moment, then spoke solemnly. As soon as she spoke, the entire Fei Li team was filled with excitement.

(End of this chapter)